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Lego sets stricter emissions reductions requirements for suppliers

GreenBiz

The toymaker’s partners will need to share reduction targets starting in 2026.

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Firm showcases “next-level CHP control” at World Biogas Expo

Envirotec Magazine

Gen-C says its complete CHP support service allows operators to optimise their asset. CHP support experts Gen-C will showcase their range of engine control and optimisation solutions at the World Biogas Expo in July. Covering four key areas – parts, controls, upgrades, and asset supply – Gen-C and its network of engine partners will be on hand to explain to biogas plant operators how to cut CHP downtime, increase operational efficiency and “take full control of their own engine”.

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Amazon cut emissions 3% in 2023, enabled by renewable energy purchases

GreenBiz

The company’s emissions are up 34.5 percent since 2019.

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Labour lifts block on onshore wind projects in England

Envirotec Magazine

Wind power in Wales. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced on 8 July that the Government will reform the National Planning Policy Framework before the end of the month to end the de facto ban on onshore wind in England. The move fulfills an earlier promise to overturn the block on new projects within Labour’s first weeks in power. This had been a legacy of David Cameron’s government and its adjustment of the National Policy Planning Framework which meant that even a single objection was e

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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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Circular Fashion Index awards failing grades to apparel brands

GreenBiz

Clothes are complicated to make, difficult to recycle and have low resale value — and that’s holding back the industry’s green credentials.

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U.S. Oil Production Develops Massive Lead Over Russia And Saudi Arabia

R-Squared Energy

In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis. Each year, I do a series of articles covering the Review’s findings. In two previous articles, I discussed the trends in global carbon dioxide emissions , as well as the overall highlights of the Review.

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Giant Brisbane battery trebles in size after Origin extends deal for life beyond baseload

Renew Economy

The already giant Supernode battery project in the north of Brisbane is to treble in size after the developer Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners extended its off-take deal with Australia’s biggest utility, Origin Energy. The first stage of the battery – sized at 250 MW and 520 MWh – is already under construction after the two companies […] The post Giant Brisbane battery trebles in size after Origin extends deal for life beyond baseload appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Is the EPA about to get serious about methane pollution from landfills?

Canary Media

Landfills are the third-largest source of methane emissions both in the U.S. and globally.

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Fossil fuel industry’s anti-climate and anti-renewables playbook goes back 57 years – they are still hard at it

Renew Economy

New report analyses deep origins of the fossil fuel industry's fight against climate action and renewables, and the key players in Australia. The post Fossil fuel industry’s anti-climate and anti-renewables playbook goes back 57 years – they are still hard at it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Plug Completes 13 Hydrogen Refueling Station Deployments Over Last Two Years in Europe

FuelCellsWorks

Installations Support Range of Material Handling and Mobility Applications, Highlighting Company’s Unparalleled Execution Capabilities SLINGERLANDS, N.Y. — Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for.

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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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Rondo's heat batteries will soon be cleaning up factories in US, Europe

Canary Media

Thermal energy storage uses cheap, clean electricity to bring rocks, bricks, or molten metals to red-hot temperatures, then taps that heat later to do all sorts of work.

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China’s clean energy pushes coal to record-low 53 pct share of power in May

Renew Economy

Clean energy generated a record-high 44% of China’s electricity in May 2024, pushing coal’s share down to a record low of 53%, despite continued growth in demand. The post China’s clean energy pushes coal to record-low 53 pct share of power in May appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ZeroAvia Unveils AI Software to Slash Hydrogen Production Costs

FuelCellsWorks

Advanced algorithm designed to reduce cost and emissions for green H2 production Tested with real hardware, demonstrating over 20 percent reduction of levelized cost of hydrogen Hollister, CA & Kemble,

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Offshore wind’s biggest hurdle in Australia? It just might be the election cycle

Renew Economy

An energy crisis helped Denmark to launch the global wind industry. Can the climate crisis do the same for offshore wind in Australia? A crucial ingredient is missing. The post Offshore wind’s biggest hurdle in Australia? It just might be the election cycle appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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New Ceramic Reactor Revolutionizes Hydrogen Production: A Game Changer for Industrial Decarbonization

Hydrogen Fuel News

In a groundbreaking development poised to reshape the hydrogen production landscape, Utility Global has unveiled its innovative eXERO ceramic-based reactor. This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize the industry by producing hydrogen without the traditional need for electrolysis and electricity. How the Technology Works The eXERO reactor represents a significant step forward in hydrogen production technology.

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Top End to add 16 community batteries to its small, solar-heavy grid

Renew Economy

NT government says the batteries, funded through Arena, will have a significant impact on local network constraints and expand rooftop solar capacity. The post Top End to add 16 community batteries to its small, solar-heavy grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sacramento Regional Transit Receives $76.8M for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses and Modernization

FuelCellsWorks

The Sacramento Regional Transportation District will receive $76.8 million to buy up to 29 new hydrogen fuel cell buses to replace older buses, modernize a maintenance facility, and initiate a.

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Fortescue pulls green hydrogen and ammonia plan from NT’s Middle Arm precinct

Renew Economy

Fortescue withdrawal deals blow to Middle Arm precinct, which now risks leaning heavily towards fossil fuels. The post Fortescue pulls green hydrogen and ammonia plan from NT’s Middle Arm precinct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Enagás Divests U.S. Stake to Fund Ambitious EU Hydrogen Projects

FuelCellsWorks

MADRID – Enagás, the Spanish gas network operator, has announced the sale of its 30.2% stake in Kansas-based Tallgrass Energy to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners for $1.1 billion. This strategic move.

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Is HumeLink worthwhile? The $5 billion dilemma facing the energy regulator

Renew Economy

There is considerable pressure to quickly approve the HumeLink transmission project. But can the AER be confident it is worthwhile, and the best option? The post Is HumeLink worthwhile? The $5 billion dilemma facing the energy regulator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CIC Announces Groundbreaking Green Hydrogen Projects in Australia

FuelCellsWorks

Climate Impact Corporation (CIC) has unveiled plans to construct two groundbreaking green hydrogen facilities in central Australia, each boasting a capacity of 10GW. These developments, set to be the largest.

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Detentions of forced labour-linked solar imports to US drop in June 2024

PV Tech

Detention of electronics by US customs, which includes solar PV products, has dropped to its lowest since the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) in 2022.

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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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Detroit Advances Hydrogen-Powered Public Transit with New FTA Grant

FuelCellsWorks

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is set to enhance its fleet with the addition of four hydrogen fuel-cell coaches, marking a significant step in its shift towards zero-emissions public.

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Powin to supply 880MWh BESS to DTE’s Michigan coal plant site project

Energy Storage News

Powin will supply 880MWh of its BESS technology for a project developed by US utility DTE Energy in Michigan, US.

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Korea: Ulsan Unveils World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Apartment Complex

FuelCellsWorks

Ulsan, South Korea, has introduced the world’s first “hydrogen apartment” complex, utilizing electricity and heat from hydrogen fuel cells, producing substantial energy cost savings.

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Portuguese LV analytics company closes €10.5m in growth funding

Smart Energy International

Portugal’s Eneida, which develops low voltage analytics solutions, has completed a €10.5 million ($11.4 million) Series B financing round to further develop its technology for power grid operators. With the capital infusion, the company aims to strengthen its leadership in the low voltage network operational analytics space and expand into new markets.

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Maire’s Subsidiaries Tecnimont and Nextchem Start- Up Gail’s First Green Hydrogen Plant at Vijaipur Site, India

FuelCellsWorks

The plant will produce 4.3 tons per day of green hydrogen via a 10-megawatt electrolysis unit The start-up of this facility marks a major step towards the supply of clean.

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Enfinity Global secures US$164 million for 250MW solar portfolio in Japan

PV Tech

US independent power producer (IPP) Enfinity Global has obtained US$164 million for a 250MW solar PV portfolio in Japan.

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Airbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum and Repsol Join Forces to Study the Creation of the First Aviation Hydrogen Hub in Spain

FuelCellsWorks

Madrid– Airbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum and Repsol are partnering to study the creation of the first hydrogen airport hub located in Spain. The six companies have joined forces.

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Asahi Kasei Microdevices completes proof of concept for eFuse in 800 V EV applications

Charged

Japan-based Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), a European research center for electronics and software-based systems research, have completed a joint proof of concept of AKM’s eFuse technology in high-voltage applications using silicon carbide-based power devices. The growing use of power devices based on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in EVs and other high-voltage applications makes it necessary to replace mechanical fuses—which have been used with c

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SKR and voestalpine Innovate with Hydrogen DRI-Based Steel for Bearings

FuelCellsWorks

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — SKF and voestalpine Wire Technology, a subsidiary of the leading steel and technology group voestalpine, have successfully produced the first prototype bearing made from steel that contains.

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Lyon Group boss returns with a new grand plan – for 20GW of outback hydrogen plan

Renew Economy

New project claims to have offtake deals and a partnership with GE Vernova, but is yet to secure land or test its first technology module. The post Lyon Group boss returns with a new grand plan – for 20GW of outback hydrogen plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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