PJM’s Capacity Auction: The Real Story
NRDC onEarth
AUGUST 22, 2024
Fossil fuel un-reliability and PJM’s failure to speedily connect new clean resources to the grid are to blame for the 2025/26 auction price spike.
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A near 100 per cent renewable grid is readily achievable and affordable
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Three years of daily simulations show that very close to 100% renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main grid at reasonable cost, using just several hours of battery storage. The post A near 100 per cent renewable grid is readily achievable and affordable appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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How to protect yourself against solar scams
Canary Media
AUGUST 22, 2024
Canary Media’s Electrified Life column shares real-world tales, tips, and insights to demystify what individuals can do to shift their homes and lives to clean electric power. Canary thanks EnergySage for its support of the column. Fraudsters can dim even an industry as bright as solar.
Renewable records season arrives early as solar pushes sunshine state to new highs
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2024
The unseasonably warm weather is causing renewable energy records to tumble early, driven by surge in solar output in Australia's most coal dependent state. The post Renewable records season arrives early as solar pushes sunshine state to new highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Decarbonizing steel and concrete: “We’re in the age of urgency”
Canary Media
AUGUST 22, 2024
Steel and concrete form the backbones of our modern infrastructure. Billions of metric tons of both materials are churned out every year to make the world’s buildings, bridges, sewers, electrical grids, and seemingly everything else.
Australian flow battery pioneer put into administration after failing to find backers
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Australian flow battery pioneer Redflow placed in administration after failing to find backers for its first megawatt-hour scale storage. The post Australian flow battery pioneer put into administration after failing to find backers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Future Made in Australia: A plan to super-charge renewables, or a stalking horse for gas expansion?
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Federal Labor has allowed a policy based on leveraging our comparative advantage in clean energy to be hijacked by claims we need more gas. We don't. The post Future Made in Australia: A plan to super-charge renewables, or a stalking horse for gas expansion? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Energy opens 3GWh tender for standalone energy storage
Energy Storage News
AUGUST 22, 2024
Bulgaria's Ministry of Energy began accepting applications yesterday (21 August) in tenders for 3,000MWh of energy storage capacity.
Bill passes to force big Australian companies to report on climate impacts and risks
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Australia's largest companies and financial institutions must provide greater detail on how climate change is affecting strategy and key business decision under amendments to the Corporations Act. The post Bill passes to force big Australian companies to report on climate impacts and risks appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cache Energy’s mysterious white pellets could help kill coal and natural gas
TechCrunch: Climate
AUGUST 22, 2024
The pellets can be stored in piles or silos, moved around using conveyor belts, and transported via rail cars. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Glint, glare, magnetic fields: Tamworth solar farm sent to planning commission with 120 objections
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Just 5 per cent of the 120 objections to the solar and battery project came from residents within 5km of the project. One quarter were from more than 100km away. The post Glint, glare, magnetic fields: Tamworth solar farm sent to planning commission with 120 objections appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GM supports Celadyne’s efforts to develop heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen Fuel News
AUGUST 22, 2024
Not just any fuel cell is fit for industrial use. Two US companies, automotive giant General Motors (GM) and Celadyne Technologies, a developer of hydrogen fuel cells (HFCs), have teamed up to further the large-scale adoption of hydrogen solutions. Specifically, GM is collaborating with Celadyne to develop durable, heavy-duty HFCs for heavy-duty industrial applications, including for energy use and heavy-duty trucks.
CPUC Sends Strongest Signal Yet to Advance Offshore Wind
NRDC onEarth
AUGUST 22, 2024
The California Public Utilities Commission just unanimously voted to approve a decision that establishes a strong central procurement pathway for offshore wind.
Stadtwerke Stuttgart Secures Approval for Hydrogen Project at Port of Stuttgart
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 22, 2024
Stuttgart municipal utilities can start project at Stuttgart port – Supervisory board has given its approval – Construction to begin in early 2025 Stuttgart – Stuttgart municipal utilities (SWS) can.
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
TVA Boosts Nuclear Funding with $150M for SMR Development at Clinch River
POWER Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2024
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA’s) board of directors has approved an additional $150 million for the public power utility’s $200 million New Nuclear Program to boost continued design work and […] The post TVA Boosts Nuclear Funding with $150M for SMR Development at Clinch River appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Hystar Awards Thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering for the Engineering of an Automated 4.5 GW Electrolyser Production Line
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 22, 2024
Hystar AS today announces it has awarded German industrial engineering company thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering with the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the supply of Hystar’s automated electrolyser manufacturing line for its GW.
EIA: US added 12GW of solar PV in H1 2024
PV Tech
AUGUST 22, 2024
According to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) latest report “Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory”, solar PV accounted for 59% of all additions.
Could Canada become a world hydrogen production leader?
Hydrogen Fuel News
AUGUST 22, 2024
A global analysis showed that large parts of the country are very well suited for this purpose Paul Scherrer Institute PSI researchers recently conducted an analysis of the regions around the world that would be suited for hydrogen production and pointed to regions of Canada as some of the most promising. The focus was on where H2 could be made most cost-effectively The research concentrated on where hydrogen production could take place most cost-effectively in order to develop an H2 economy as
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
IAEA: Aging Nuclear Fleet Warrants Reactor Life Extensions, Much More New Capacity
POWER Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2024
While global nuclear power capacity has remained at a consistent level over the past decade, newly released data from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) suggests that more than two-thirds […] The post IAEA: Aging Nuclear Fleet Warrants Reactor Life Extensions, Much More New Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.
VPPs are transforming energy markets in the U.S.
Solar Power World
AUGUST 22, 2024
Amid the increasing frequency of extreme weather events across the United States, recent developments in virtual power plants (VPPs) are showcasing how grid operators, utilities and retailers have the capacity to leverage connected, distributed renewable energy resources to address critical energy challenges. Leading the charge, Texas and California have emerged as excellent examples of how… The post VPPs are transforming energy markets in the U.S. appeared first on Solar Power World.
World’s 1st geothermal direct use cement project sets model for sustainable industry
ThinkGeoEnergy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Established in 1987, Steam S.r.l. (“STEAM”) has nearly 40 years of experience in geothermal engineering and consulting. Their latest assignment in Kenya showcases the potential of geothermal energy to revolutionize high-emissions industrial processes and contribute to global climate goals. Project Background: Geothermal as a Business Strategy As reported a few months ago , Steam has been chosen by Karsan & Sons’ (KRSL) for their NDOVU NAKURU Cement project in Kenya’s Menengai field.
Enel starts operations at solar-plus-storage plant in Texas, BESS nearly commissioned
Energy Storage News
AUGUST 22, 2024
The solar PV part of the Stampede project started producing power in June 2024, while the 86MW BESS is currently undergoing final commissioning.
How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
Gigawatt-scale Victoria wind farm, big battery joins queue for federal green tick
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Plans to build a massive wind farm of up to 1.3GW in Victoria's north have joined the queue for federal environmental approval. The post Gigawatt-scale Victoria wind farm, big battery joins queue for federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.
hofer powertrain and Monumo to accelerate the development of new electric motor designs
Charged
AUGUST 22, 2024
Drivetrain engineering firm hofer powertrain is collaborating with engineering specialist Monumo to build new electric motor designs that can reduce cost and the use of permanent magnets, while improving the efficiency and performance of EV powertrains. Cambridge-based startup Monumo has developed a scalable engine called Anser, which can evaluate millions of detailed powertrain concepts within days. hofer powertrain and Monumo aim to use data-driven machine learning approaches to reduce the con
Pier Solutions and H2scan Forge Pioneering Partnership for Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Sensors and Technology
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 22, 2024
Pier Solutions, a leading provider of cutting-edge services and solutions for the energy transition and hydrogen industry, has announced a strategic partnership with H2scan, a global leader in advanced hydrogen.
California condo development adds an EV charger in every garage
Charged
AUGUST 22, 2024
Another private community is installing charging stations in every unit. The Woodland Creek Homeowners Association of East Palo Alto, California—a condominium development that was formed in 2002 and consists of single-family semi-detached residences—is in the process of installing the Pando Smart Outlet at all 90 homes and three shared-use buildings in the community, including a clubhouse and a fitness center.
GM Signs Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
Solar Industry
AUGUST 22, 2024
General Motors (GM) has entered a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three of its assembly plants. NorthStar’s 180 MW Newport Solar project in Newport, Ark., is set to support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, and the Wentzville Assembly site in Missouri.
World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana
Financial Times: Energy
AUGUST 22, 2024
William Lamb, chief executive of Lucara, says his company’s rare find provides ‘sparkle’ amid market gloom
Cavendish Hydrogen ASA: Invitation to Q2 2024 Results Presentation
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 22, 2024
Oslo, Norway — Cavendish Hydrogen ASA (Cavendish, OSE:CAVEN) will publish its second quarter 2024 results on Thursday 29 August 2024 at 07:00 CET. The quarterly report and recording of the.
SolarBank Developing 6.4 MW in East Bloomfield, New York
Solar Industry
AUGUST 22, 2024
SolarBank Corporation has announced that it intends to develop a 6.41 MW ground-mount solar power project located in East Bloomfield, N.Y. The project is expected to be eligible for incentives under the NYSERDA NY-Sun Program. The company has secured a lease over the project site, received interconnection approval and has received a special use permit from the Town of East Bloomfield.
German Consortium to Develop Major Hydrogen Electrolyzer by 2028
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 22, 2024
A consortium of four North Rhine-Westphalian municipal utilities, comprising EMERGY, Gelsenwasser, Stadtwerke Münster, and Trianel, has embarked on an ambitious project to ramp up hydrogen production in the Münsterland region.
Consumers, groceries, price-gouging and stakeholder capitalism
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 22, 2024
Over the past week, there has been a lot of discussion of policies designed to address price gouging. Some say these are a. The post Consumers, groceries, price-gouging and stakeholder capitalism appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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