Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Plastic recycling charity RECOUP received a record number of entries for its annual awards, which showcase the work being done throughout the plastics value chain in re-use, recycling, and re-design. Several initiatives that facilitate these activities in consumer product packaging won awards. The event concluded with a conference that summarized the broader outlook.
Energy Storage News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The EU could save €9 billion a year in gas costs by deploying BESS to capture excess wind and solar, according to think tank Ember.
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Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Microsoft Pioneers Green Hydrogen Trial in Dublin Microsoft is breaking new ground in sustainable energy with its latest initiative to trial zero-emissions green hydrogen at its data center in Dublin, Ireland. Partnering with ESB, this innovative pilot program will see hydrogen fuel cells deployed to deliver up to 250kW of power to the data center’s power control and administration building over an eight-week period.
TechXplore
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A team of engineers at Nanjing University, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of California, Berkeley, has developed a new way to extract lithium from briny water.
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.
Energy Storage News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Developer FuturEnergy Ireland has announced its intentions to build Europe’s first iron-air battery energy storage system (BESS).
BloombergNEF
OCTOBER 1, 2024
BloombergNEF has published a new edition of its Energy Transition Factbook. This flagship report identifies major trends – and offers critical solutions – in the transition to a net-zero world by showcasing progress made in three sectors: clean power, electrified transport and industry. The post Getting Into Gear for Net Zero: BNEF’s Energy Transition Factbook 2024 appeared first on BloombergNEF.
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POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Space-based solar power (SBSP) could prove transformative to global energy demand by providing price-efficient, continuous clean energy from orbit (Figure 1). Recent developments, including low-cost space access, mass-produced satellites, robotics, […] The post Space-Based Solar Power for U.S. Energy Independence appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Early campaign moves suggest energy will be a key policy battleground in the Queensland election – and that Labor and the Coalition will divide the state down party lines over climate and renewables. The post Coal extension and public power retailer set battle lines for Queensland’s energy election appeared first on RenewEconomy.
TechCrunch: Climate
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Where most startups aim to recreate the superheated, super-pressurized conditions inside of a star, Acceleron takes a different approach. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
While natural gas power accounted for 43% of total U.S. power generation in 2023, several state and federal policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions are bolstering interest in hydrogen […] The post THE BIG PICTURE: Hydrogen Cofiring at U.S. Gas Power Plants (Infographic) appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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
TechCrunch: Climate
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Amsterdam-based Brineworks, a company specializing in seawater electrolysis technology, says its innovative method is expected to cost under $100 per ton of CO2 at scale. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A GE Vernova-led project, completed in just 10 months, is helping Taiwan’s efforts for a more reliable power supply, along with supporting the integration of renewable energy resources in the country. Taiwan The post Innovative Gas-Fired Power Station Supports Taiwan’s Need for More Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Canary Media
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund , the national green bank program created by the Inflation Reduction Act, has gotten off to a slow start — but the money has started to flow. In April, a handful of nonprofit consortiums were selected to administer the $20 billion program.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Germany can achieve annual savings of up to €4.3 billion ($A6.4 billion) by establishing offshore hydrogen production on two energy islands, a report says. The post Offshore hydrogen “energy islands” could save Germany €4 billion per year – report appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Science Daily: Renewable Energy
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Discerning whether a nuclear reactor is being used to also create material for nuclear weapons is difficult, but capturing and analyzing antimatter particles has shown promise for monitoring what specific nuclear reactor operations are occurring, even from hundreds of miles away. Researchers have developed a detector that exploits Cherenkov radiation, sensing antineutrinos and characterizing their energy profiles from miles away as a way of monitoring activity at nuclear reactors.
TechXplore
OCTOBER 1, 2024
From current on-road vehicles to future electrified aircraft, the safety and reliability of energy storage systems is critical across battery applications. Before entering the market, all battery systems undergo thorough reviews and certifications to confirm they operate safely in both routine and extreme conditions, including fluctuating temperatures, repeated charging and discharging, and a full range of driving cycles.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Jackson Generation plant, a 1.2-GW combined cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois, debuted North America’s first M501JAC gas turbines. Developed by J-POWER USA, the facility has emerged as a model for The post Jackson Generation Pioneers North America’s First M501JAC Gas Turbines appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Solar Power World
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In July 2024, a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft Windows systems to crash globally — grounding commercial airlines and halting credit card processing. The U.S. Government Accountability Office said it was potentially the largest IT outage in history, affecting a wide range of critical infrastructure like emergency services, financial institutions and communications.
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.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Deliberate efforts to expand the share of capital that is owned and managed by non-white, non-wealthy non-men is meeting (predictable) resistance both from. The post The Liist, October 2024: Diversifying the landscape of problem solvers, wealth builders – and fund managers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Energy Central
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Synopsis A previous article noted that coal can be transformed to RNG (renewable natural gas) biologically which can then be used to power EVs (electric vehicles). This concept fuses multiple renewable platforms (EVs, RNG, and bioconversion) together that can act synergistically to achieve favorably unexpected results to mitigate energy footprint while employing renewables.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2024
West Bank-based Ibtikar notched a $3 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, bringing the amount invested in its second. The post Ibtikar raises $25 million to invest in Palestinian startups appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
TechXplore
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Australia risks losing its world-leading advantage in critical and rare minerals used for clean energy, electric vehicles and batteries for solar energy, unless it embraces artificial intelligence in the mining sector, according to research from Monash University and the University of Tasmania.
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?
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! This month’s Liist adds to our searchable database of more than 150 impact funds that have been actively raising. The post The Brief: Diverse fund managers actively raising capital on this month’s Liist appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Oil shale doesn’t fuel a lot of power plants around the world, but in Jordan, it’s a vital option, offering energy security and independence. The success of the Attarat Power Plant in capitalizing on this The post Attarat Power Plant Unlocks Domestic Energy Source for Jordan appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The first Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund deal has been inked, just six weeks after the awards were finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency. The post Greenhouse Gas Reduction funds begin to flow with $32 million loan for Arkansas solar project appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Caithness Energy’s Guernsey Power Station, which features GE Vernova equipment, is an important gas-fired facility helping replace retired coal-fired generation in the PJM Interconnection territory The post Ohio Facility Supports PJM Power Supply in Heart of Major Shale Plays appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Aspiring renewables and storage company to be chaired by former WA premier says it "shocked and surprised" to miss out on a lucrative state capacity contract, but intends to have another go with federal scheme. The post Battery hopeful licks its wounds after missing out on capacity credits as grid shortfall erased appeared first on RenewEconomy.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A New Mexico senator has introduced a bill that would support community solar projects and help expand access to solar energy across the U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D), considered […] The post New Legislation Would Expand Access to Community Solar appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The incoming editor of The Spectator, Michael Gove, emphasised his belief in environmentalism and climate action at Tory conference yesterday – setting up a rift with the magazine’s new ownership. At the event in Birmingham, hosted by the Conservative Environment Network (CEN), former Conservative MP Gove, who stood down at the 2024 general election, suggested that members of his party “shouldn’t say that it is wrong to seek to decarbonise the economy.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Finland has a diversified energy mix, comprised mostly of renewable energy resources and nuclear power. Recent power generation project announcements highlight this diversification, which has led to industry The post Diversification Key to Finland’s Goals Around Energy and Environment appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Mosaic
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Whether for cost-saving or environmental reasons, electric home upgrades are top of mind for many homeowners. While the process of electrification offers numerous benefits, it can also be a daunting process for homeowners, especially in the beginning stages of their journey. Solar professionals are the experts who can help homeowners navigate and reach their energy-efficiency home goals.
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Star Energy Geothermal has announced plans of expanding their installed geothermal power generation capacity by 102.6 MWe by retrofitting their existing assets and increasing the capacities in their operating fields. The announcement was made during the recent Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition in Jakarta, which Star Energy also hosted. “By retrofitting and increasing the capacity of existing generators, we are ensuring a sustainable and efficient future for cle
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