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Tidal and wave energy could contribute £8 billion to the economy

Envirotec Magazine

Orbital Marine Power’s Westray project, near the Isle of Orkney (image credit: Orbital Marine Power). Tidal and wave energy could contribute more than 8 billion to the Scottish economy by 2050 according to a new report from the University of Edinburgh’s Policy & Innovation Group. Scotland is a global leader in the development and deployment of tidal stream and wave energy devices, said a news release about the document.

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Battery storage helps Baltics disconnect from Russia’s BRELL grid and connect to Europe

Energy Storage News

Battery storage played a crucial role in the Baltic region's switch from Russia over to the Continental European grid over the weekend, coinciding with Lithuania launching a 100 million storage support scheme.

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Report sets out priorities for UK to become a global leader in AI frugality and efficiency

Envirotec Magazine

Government must ensure that tech companies accurately report how much energy and water their data centres are using, according to a report published on 7 February by the National Engineering Policy Centre. Data centres can and should be designed to use less water and critical raw materials, but government must set the conditions for this as the AI Opportunities Action Plan is rolled out.

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TVA, Type One Energy Ink Deal to Develop Commercial Fusion Power Plant

POWER Magazine

The pursuit of energy from fusion technology has taken another step forward, with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) entering into a cooperative agreement with Type One Energy to jointly develop […] The post TVA, Type One Energy Ink Deal to Develop Commercial Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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.

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Three men arrested in connection with Hoads Wood illegal waste dumping

Envirotec Magazine

Etchden road, Hoads Wood (image credit: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0 license). Three men were arrested on Wednesday 5 February as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at the Hoads Wood Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Ashford, Kent. An Environment Agency press release said two of those arrested aged 44 and 62 are from the Isle of Sheppey, while the third, aged 41, resides near Sittingbourne.

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Microvast advances its solid-state battery technology

Charged

US battery technology developer Microvast has advanced the development of its all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology. Microvast’s all-solid electrolyte separator membrane is based on a polyaramid separator, which is non-porous and tailored to solid-state applications. This ensures high ionic conductivity, structural stability and long-term durability, addressing a critical technical challenge in solid-state battery technology.

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comemso announces MCS-ready EVSE/EV test platform

Charged

comemso, a provider of high-precision test and measurement solutions for electromobility, has announced the integration of Megawatt Charging System (MCS) capabilities into its EVSE and EV test platform. The MCS-ready test platform is designed to meet the demands of 1,500 V and up to 1,000 A for high-performance EV charging. The system already supports CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, GB/T, and AC.

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Prototype turns car and helicopter exhaust into thermoelectric energy

TechXplore

Combustion engines, the engines in gas-powered cars, only use a quarter of the fuel's potential energy while the rest is lost as heat through exhaust.

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TELO to offer its compact electric pickup truck to commercial fleets

Charged

Where are the electric pickup trucks? The Cybertruck isnt really a pickup in the usual sense of the term, and Fords F-150 Lightning has been getting great reviews but disappointing sales. TELO Trucks is addressing an unserved segmentthe company makes a compact electric pickup truck, and with its new TELO Trucks Commercial Fleet Sales initiative, it is targeting the fleet market.

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ChatGPT may not be as power-hungry as once assumed

TechCrunch: Climate

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s chatbot platform, may not be as power-hungry as once assumed. But its appetite largely depends on how ChatGPT is being used and the AI models that are answering the queries, according to a new study. A recent analysis by Epoch AI, a nonprofit AI research institute, attempted to calculate how much energy a […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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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

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Rivian opens sales of its commercial van to all US fleets

Charged

Rivian Automotive is on a rollthe companys electric pickup and SUV are earning rave reviews, other automakers are knocking on the door to license Rivians technology , and now the company is opening up sales for the Rivian Commercial Vehicle, the platform on which Amazon based its custom electric delivery van (EDV). Amazons exclusivity period ended in November 2023, and since then Rivian has been trialing its commercial van with several large fleets in the US, and preparing its fleet management p

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Unlocking safer batteries: Study uncovers key insights into electrolyte materials for all-solid-state batteries

TechXplore

A joint computational and experimental study has examined how adding certain dopants to a solid electrolyte could improve its interaction with a lithium metal electrode. The result could be safer, more energy-efficient batteries.

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Microsoft powers AI ambitions with 400 MW solar purchase

TechCrunch: Climate

Microsoft has added another 389 megawatts of renewable power to its portfolio as the tech giant scrambles to meet the power demands required to match its AI ambitions. The additional renewable power spans three solar projects developed by EDP Renewables North America two in southern Illinois and one outside Austin, Texas. Microsoft is buying […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Waste to wealth: Pomelo peel can be used for electricity generation and sensing devices

TechXplore

Pomelo is a large citrus fruit commonly grown in Southeast and East Asia. It has a very thick peel, which is typically discarded, resulting in a considerable amount of food waste. In a new study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers explore ways to utilize waste pomelo-peel biomass to develop tools that can power small electric devices and monitor biomechanical motions.

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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.

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German Steel Industry Urges Deadline Reassessment for Green Hydrogen Transition

Hydrogen Fuel News

The German steel industry, a key player in Europes green hydrogen economy ambitions , has raised concerns about the timeline for adopting green hydrogen technology. Thomas Bnger, CEO of ArcelorMittal Germany, recently stated that more flexibility is necessary to ensure the transition is both sustainable and economically viable. This request highlights the broader challenges industries face when adopting innovative technologies and raises critical questions about how to balance urgency with feasi

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US and China lead G20 in hydrogen fuel development

TechXplore

The U.S. and China are leading the G20 in efforts to develop hydrogen fuels, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.

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BESS revenues in Australia’s NEM up 45% year-on-year in 2024, says Modo

Energy Storage News

Modo Energy has said that battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Australias National Electricity Market (NEM) earned an average of AU$148,000/MW (US$92,810/MW) in 2024, a 45% increase year-on-year.

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Star Energy completes testing of 15.5-MW Salak binary geothermal power plant

ThinkGeoEnergy

Star Energy Geothermal , a subsidiary of Barito Renewables , has just announced the successful completion of the 72-hour commissioning test of the Salak binary geothermal power plant in West Java, Indonesia. During the test, the binary power plant sustained a 15.5-MW gross capacity production, which is higher than the developer initially expected. “We would like to thank all stakeholders and teams who have supported this project,” said Barito Renewables President Director Hendra Tan,

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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.

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Italy ‘provides route into BESS for capital that is excluded from other markets’

Energy Storage News

The energy storage market in Italy has unique characteristics that mean more risk-averse investment funds will be able to enter, but upcoming auctions could be very competitive, driving down clearing prices, a director at consultancy Timera Energy said.

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SEPA and Bidgely Release Report on the Power of AI for Transportation Electrification

Bidgely

Hydro One and NV Energy success stories highlight innovative use of AI to improve EV adoption and integration WASHINGTON, D.C. and LOS ALTOS, Calif., February 11, 2024 Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), in partnership with Bidgely , has released a new Insight Brief: AI for Transportation Electrification. SEPA’s insight brief, designed to educate utility stakeholders, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) enables advanced grid impact analysis and facilitates better management of f

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Ørsted takes FID on 500MWh Texas BESS, plans to reduce capital investment spending

Energy Storage News

rsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on a 250MW/500MWh BESS that will be co-located with one of the companys operational solar facilities in Fort Bend County, Texas.

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Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario's energy future

TechXplore

The demand for electricity is growing rapidly as the world transitions from fossil fuels to low carbon-emitting forms of energy. However, making this transition will be difficult.

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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?

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Fluence lowers 2025 guidance due to ‘disappointing’ contract delays, competitive pressure

Energy Storage News

Fluence has reported a year-on-year fall in quarterly revenues and lowered its 2025 guidance but sees robust global demand for battery storage.

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Biggest coal generator has zero appetite for nuclear in a market where grid flexibility is king

Renew Economy

AGL CEO says Australia's biggest baseload generator has no plans for "always on nuclear," but is investing heavily in flexible assets including heaps of big batteries. The post Biggest coal generator has zero appetite for nuclear in a market where grid flexibility is king appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chris Wright Outlines His Energy Priorities

R-Squared Energy

On February 5, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued his first secretarial order titled Unleashing the Golden Era of American Energy Dominance. The order outlines a comprehensive plan to accelerate domestic energy production, modernize critical infrastructure, and simplify regulatory processes. It signals a renewed focus on ensuring energy abundance and bolstering innovation in the sector.

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AGL targets 1.4 GW of new big batteries to firm renewables and cash in on price volatility

Renew Economy

AGL details plans to lock in another 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of grid scale battery storage projects over the coming year, in the race to transform its electricity mix from roughly 80 per cent coal to firmed renewables. The post AGL targets 1.4 GW of new big batteries to firm renewables and cash in on price volatility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The great climate disconnect

Financial Times: Energy

New attempts to prolong the fossil fuel era have come at precisely the wrong time

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Builder of Australia’s largest single wind project seeks solutions for blade recycling

Renew Economy

Spain's Acciona Energia - which is building Australia's biggest single wind project - is seeking solutions for the full recycling of turbine blades. The post Builder of Australia’s largest single wind project seeks solutions for blade recycling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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World’s largest EV battery maker files for Hong Kong listing

Financial Times: Energy

CATL is one of several Chinese companies expected to list in the territory this year as activity revives

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Fortescue accelerates “real zero” campaign amid grim times for climate action

Renew Economy

Fortescue has published an open letter calling for the Australian government to commit to the end of fossil fuel use entirely. The post Fortescue accelerates “real zero” campaign amid grim times for climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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‘An act of betrayal’: Japan to maximise nuclear power 14 years after Fukushima disaster

The Guardian: Energy

Tokyo wants to drop attempts to lessen its reliance on nuclear power, according to a draft energy plan More than a decade after the triple meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, Japan is again turning to nuclear power as it struggles to reach its emissions targets and bolster its energy security. In a draft strategic energy plan due to be approved by the cabinet this month, the trade and industry ministry signalled it was ditching attempts to lessen Japans reliance on nuclear power in th

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“Game changer:” Biggest green hydrogen projects hail passage of tax credit scheme

Renew Economy

Backer of massive proposed green hydrogen hubs in W.A. - with nearly 100 GW of planned capacity - says newly passed production tax credit will be a "game changer." The post “Game changer:” Biggest green hydrogen projects hail passage of tax credit scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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