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Flow battery companies look beyond vanadium to compete with lithium-ion

Energy Storage News

We hear from XL Batteries and Quino Energy, 'organic' chemistry flow battery technology companies, about how they plan to scale up and reduce costs to compete with lithium-ion.

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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power could be used to attack the grid and cause blackouts

Envirotec Magazine

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power systems pose potential risks to grid security, stability and availability, according to a new study The SUN:DOWN research – conducted by Forescout Research, a specialist in cybersecurity – investigated different implementations of solar power generation. “Our findings show an insecure ecosystem with dangerous energy and national security implications,” says the group’s blog, which presents these more concerning ramificat

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New York State large-scale energy storage support scheme approved by regulators

Energy Storage News

Regulators earlier this month approved a scheme to support grid-scale energy storage facilities, aligned with New Yorks 6GW by 2030 policy target.

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New modelling tool could help protect wildlife from offshore developments

Envirotec Magazine

A new resource has been developed in a bid to better protect seabirds from the impacts of offshore wind farms. The group behind it says the innovative modelling tool has the potential to save wildlife, while ensuring the effective and sustainable development of renewable energy sources. Led by researchers at the University of Glasgow, the new modelling tool, published in the journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution , is the first of its kind to accurately predict space use of seabird colonies wi

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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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re/cell launches lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs

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US-based supplier of remanufactured battery packs for EVs, re/cell has introduced lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs. Smart battery features built on re/cell’s block architecture include an LED fuel gauge, current detection, charge warning and safety protection, built-in cell balancing with real-time pack status using CAN/SMBus communication and integrated crossflow cooling.

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Smart motor innovation could be game-changer for energy saving

Envirotec Magazine

An intelligent motor developed in Nottingham appears to offer a game-changing combination of energy savings, performance and small size, providing an industrial motor with advanced variable frequency technology in a package that is 60% smaller than current market offerings. The group behind the technology at the heart of the approach suggests it has the potential to revolutionise the energy efficiency of industrial processes in harsh environments.

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Bridging the nature-finance gap

Envirotec Magazine

COP16 talks featured an extended session in Rome in February, where negotiators sought to address a $942 billion shortfall in the funds believed to be required to protect and restore nature. By Samantha Willis, Biodiversity Consultant at Ramboll In a significant step towards global nature recovery, bridging the Nature-Finance gap was at the heart of negotiations during the recent extended COP 16 session, which concluded in Rome on the 27th February.

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Virgin Atlantic and Joby plan to launch UK air taxi service

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Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation, a maker of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, have signed an agreement to create an eVTOL service that the two said will pave the way towards launching an air taxi service across the UK. An air taxi is an off-highway transportation service that bypasses the traffic and delays of major airports when going between Point A and Point B.

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UK solar-to-hydrogen innovation uses organic materials

Envirotec Magazine

Image has conceptual relevance to the article (in our view), but does not depict any actual assembly or equipment. A new approach to generating hydrogen from solar energy represents a significant milestone in sustainable energy technology, say the researchers behind it, from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London. Published in Nature Energy , the study details a seemingly pioneering approach to harnessing sunlight for efficient and stable hydrogen production using cost-effec

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Hyundai to expand production capacity at its Georgia EV plant to 500,000 vehicles per year

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Hyundai has announced plans to expand production capacity at its new $7.6-billion EV factory in Georgia by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year. Hyundai broke ground at the Metaplant America in Bryan County, Georgia in the fall of 2022, and began producing EVs less than two years later. The company received some $2.1 billion in tax breaks and other incentives from state and local governments.

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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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Filter-free ultrafine particle removal system deployed in subways in Korea

Envirotec Magazine

The team behind the approach was led by (right) Dr Hak Joon Kim, Principal Researcher, Department of Urban Environment Research at KIMM. A high-capacity filter-free ultrafine particle reduction technology developed by the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials is now being deployed (or is soon to be deployed) at a number of locations in the east Asian country, including subways, schools, department stores, and other large public facilities.

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EV Charging Adoption and Consumer Trends in 2025

Green Living Guy

The EV Tipping Point: 64% of Consumers Ready to Go Electric 2025 marks a watershed moment for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. A groundbreaking study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reveals that 64% of consumers are likely to choose an EV for their next purchase. This surge in interest signals a seismic shift in the. The post EV Charging Adoption and Consumer Trends in 2025 appeared first on green guy, green living, electric vehicle consultants, Companies, Car Expert, Electric Car News, Ne

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Advanced tracking technology installed in MRFs in Wales

Envirotec Magazine

Packaging-tracing technology firm Polytag says it has successfully integrated four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales. “The new sites in Conwy, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, and Anglesey mark a significant step in Polytags Ecotrace Programme,” said the group, “an industry-led initiative empowering brands, retailers, and waste management businesses with real-time data on the recycling of single-use plastic.” The four units have joine

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Large-scale solar market starts shift to 2-kV projects

Solar Power World

In this uncertain time for the large-scale solar industry, with federal incentives up in the air and tariff wars on overdrive, any potential cost savings are welcomed. A change from 1.5-kV to 2-kV solar projects could provide just that to developers. When voltage increases, current decreases, while power output remains the same, per the equation… The post Large-scale solar market starts shift to 2-kV projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

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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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Bird and bat boxes installed at railway stations in northern England

Envirotec Magazine

Northallerton station. Dozens of bird and bat boxes have been installed at nine TransPennine Express (TPE) stations to provide additional habitats for native wildlife. A total of 50 boxes have been installed on buildings, walls and trees at stations to house bats and birds. Located at Yarm, Northallerton, Thirsk, Hull, Cleethorpes, Grimsby Town, Barnetby, Scunthorpe and Stalybridge, they are part of TPEs plans to grow biodiversity at its stations.

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Wärtsilä closes strategic review of energy storage segment, ‘remains committed’ to sector

Energy Storage News

Finnish marine and power technology firm Wrtsil has ended an 18-month long strategic review of its Energy Storage and Optimisation (ES&O) business, a process which could have led to the firm divesting it.

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South Africa Grants Emissions Exemptions to Coal-Fired Plants in Effort to Avoid Blackouts

POWER Magazine

South African officials will allow some of the country’s coal-fired power plants to operate without the need to adhere to regulations on carbon and other emissions. The move comes as […] The post South Africa Grants Emissions Exemptions to Coal-Fired Plants in Effort to Avoid Blackouts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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115kW of Green Power: Bosch’s Game-Changing Hydrogen Aircraft Engine

Hydrogen Fuel News

Bosch Aviation Technology Unveils Groundbreaking Hydrogen Aircraft Engine Concept The race to decarbonize aviation has reached new heights as Bosch Aviation Technology introduces its hydrogen-powered aircraft engine. Touted as a significant leap in sustainable aviation, this innovation reflects Boschs dedication to addressing climate challenges with cutting-edge technology.

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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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Drax outbids Foresight Group for ownership of UK BESS investor Harmony Energy Income Trust

Energy Storage News

Drax has outbid Foresight Group LLP to acquire the share capital of the publicly-listed Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) for 200 million (US$239.15 million).

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Farmers, energy experts, and locals ask: What’s in the renewable boom for us?

Renew Economy

Last week, farmers, energy experts, and community leaders gathered in Narrabri for the inaugural New Energy Expo, to tackle a pressing question: How can regional Australia truly benefit from the renewable energy transition? Across the country, massive solar and wind projects are taking shape, but many locals feel like spectatorswatching the transformation unfold without seeing […] The post Farmers, energy experts, and locals ask: Whats in the renewable boom for us?

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Europe installed 12GW of energy storage in 2024; EU state aid boost to come

Energy Storage News

A total of 11.9GW of energy storage across all scales and technologies was installed in Europe in 2024, bringing cumulative installations to 89GW.

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Electrovaya receives $51-million EXIM loan to expand battery manufacturing in the US

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Lithium-ion battery systems manufacturer Electrovaya has closed a loan of $50.8 million with the Export-Import Bank of the United States announced last November to expand its battery-manufacturing capabilities. The company plans to expand its facility in Jamestown, New York, using the funds. Jamestowns history as a thriving industrial area in the 20th century is well known, as is its connection to the legendary comedienne Lucille Ball, who was born there in 1911.

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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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Star Energy and Bring Energy to collaborate on geothermal heating in Southampton, UK

ThinkGeoEnergy

UK-based Star Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Bring Energy , the largest operator of UK heat networks, to explore the further integration of geothermal energy the district heating network of Southampton in the UK. The Southampton Geothermal Heating Company (“SGHC”) is a pioneering partnership delivering sustainable heat, chilled water, and power to the city.

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Everrati unveils EverDrive EV powertrain platform

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UK EV manufacturer Everrati has launched EverDrive, a modular EV powertrain platform engineered to reduce complexity and accelerate the development of high-performance, next-generation vehicles. EverDrive offers a complete EV powertrain system, from pedals to powertrain, dials to drivetrain and supports integration with iconic, modern or concept vehicles.

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World Bank announces $150 million investment for geothermal in El Salvador

ThinkGeoEnergy

The World Bank has approved a USD 15 million, six-year investment program that will support El Salvador in increasing their geothermal power generation capacity and harness geothermal heat for direct uses. Part of this investment will go towards the drilling of wells and construction of the Chinameca geothermal power plant. This variable-spread loan is financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and has a maturity of 30 years, including a six-year grace period.

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India Continues to Expand Renewable Energy Resources

POWER Magazine

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reiterated his pledge to more than double his country’s current renewable energy capacity, telling delegates to the India Energy Week 2025 conference in New Delhi The post India Continues to Expand Renewable Energy Resources appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Australia’s largest off-grid hybrid power system goes online at remote mine after overcoming floods

Renew Economy

Solar, wind and battery added to remote mine power facility, nearly eliminating diesel and delivering a big reduction in gas use. The post Australia’s largest off-grid hybrid power system goes online at remote mine after overcoming floods appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SFF 2025 Education Program – How Anaheim Transportation Network’s Solar-Powered EV Charging Hub is Transforming Local Public Transit

Green Technology

MAIN PAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PROFILES EXHIBITOR/SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS ADVISORY BOARD REGISTER Resources Forum Agenda Education Program Leadership Awards Exhibitor/Sponsor Profiles Exhibitor/Sponsorship Options Forum Floorplan Advisory Board Register to Attend How Anaheim Transportation Network’s solar-powered EV Charging Hub is Transforming Local Public Transit Room: Bruno North Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm CEUs: AIA: 1 LU/HSW Join Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) and nat

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World’s biggest gold miner signs up to buy green power from WA’s biggest wind farm

Renew Economy

The world's largest producer of gold will source renewable electricity from Western Australia's biggest wind farm, to help power its local gold and copper mine operations. The post World’s biggest gold miner signs up to buy green power from WA’s biggest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU’s Clean Industrial Deal: what next for Europe’s energy transition?

Energy Transition

The European Commission has unveiled its new strategy to make EU industries more competitive with cheap energy. Does this mean the bloc will go full speed ahead in terms of building more wind farms and solar power plants? Jörg Mühlenhoff looks into what the details of the Clean Industrial Deal mean for Europe’s energy transition. Credits: Miha Creative | Shutterstock, All rights reserved.

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Dutton’s gas plan will run out of gas – unless he embraces wind and solar

Renew Economy

Peter Duttons entire extra supply from his National Gas Plan will disappear up a smokestack if wind and solar is prevented from replacing ageing coal power. The post Duttons gas plan will run out of gas – unless he embraces wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen Explained: Inside GeoRedox’s Game-Changing AWE Technology

Hydrogen Fuel News

GeoRedox Unveils Advanced Weathering Enhancement: A Game-Changer for Geologic Hydrogen Production Hydrogen enthusiasts and energy sector insiders alike have reason to take note as GeoRedox Corporation announces its groundbreaking Advanced Weathering Enhancement (AWE) technology. This innovation promises to redefine how we produce clean, cost-effective hydrogen at scale through stimulated geologic hydrogen (SGH) production.