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Labor springs surprise nuclear power committee to call Coalition bluff on energy policy

Renew Economy

Labor has sprung a surprise move to create a committee to look into nuclear power. It will be chaired by an MP whose electorate is one of those targeted by the Coalition for a large reactor. The post Labor springs surprise nuclear power committee to call Coalition bluff on energy policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Form Energy raises $405M for its 100-hour iron-air batteries

Canary Media

Form Energy just hit a funding milestone few startups reach, announcing a $405 million Series F financing round on Wednesday that brings its total funding to more than $1.2 billion. That’s a lot of money for a novel long-duration energy storage startup.

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Coalition claims of a nuclear power renaissance in UK further expose its shameless policy con

Renew Economy

Far from being a poster child for nuclear power, the UK is a case in point for both the problems with technology and its decline in some major economies. The post Coalition claims of a nuclear power renaissance in UK further expose its shameless policy con appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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From Cars to Kitchens: Toyota’s Hydrogen Cartridges Transform Energy Use

Hydrogen Fuel News

Unveiling Toyota’s Portable Hydrogen Cartridges: A New Era in Sustainable Energy Toyota is set to showcase its groundbreaking portable hydrogen cartridges for the first time in Japan, October 15th to the 18th, at the Japan Mobility Bizweek event. These innovative cartridges are crafted to revolutionize the future of hydrogen energy by providing a swappable power source for next-generation fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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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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Global shift to renewables has quickened, but still not fast enough to meet crucial climate goals

Renew Economy

New report says renewable deployments have accelerated but still not at the pace to meet emissions goals. Australia, however, is hailed a "global pioneer" on wind and solar. The post Global shift to renewables has quickened, but still not fast enough to meet crucial climate goals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green hydrogen headwinds hit production hub, steel project in Mississippi

Canary Media

A green hydrogen project tied to a novel steelmaking initiative in Mississippi faces delays as headwinds batter the emerging market for cleanly produced hydrogen.

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Zap Energy shows off its new fusion power prototype, Century

TechCrunch: Climate

After keeping Century under wraps for several months, the startup gave TechCrunch a peek under the hood. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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SSE Renewables begins construction of 640MWh BESS in the UK

Energy Storage News

UK utility SSE's renewable energy arm has started constructing a 320MW/640MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in North Yorkshire. When completed, it will be one of the country’s largest.

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New Hampshire’s low-income community solar program finally moves forward

Canary Media

This article was first published by Energy News Network. More than seven years after New Hampshire regulators first approved the idea of using community solar to create savings for low-income households, electric bill discounts are finally on the horizon for the first batch of participants.

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Reducing risk in battery procurement for large energy storage projects in the US

Energy Storage News

In the rapidly growing but still relatively new battery energy storage sector, equipment procurement and integration for large projects presents numerous risks.

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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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Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project

POWER Magazine

In a significant breakthrough for the development of supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycles, the 10-MWe Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo pilot plant in San Antonio, Texas, has wrapped […] The post Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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ARENA funds fleet electrification for Melbourne local council alliance

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Local councils in the west of Melbourne, Australia will receive $2.2 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to assist in the EV transition. The funding will support the $8.9-million Local Council BEV Integration Project to deploy 65 EVs and seven heavy EVs, as well as charging infrastructure, across three local councils in Victoria.

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Tips for Reducing Fleet Fuel Costs: Strategies for Maximum Savings

Hydrogen Fuel News

To reduce fleet fuel costs, implement preventative maintenance regularly to enhance gas mileage, minimize idling time among drivers, and utilize GPS navigation systems to streamline routes. Additionally, consider adopting fleet fuel cards for discounts on fuel purchase s and investing in technology that monitors vehicle performance for improved efficiency.

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First Bus starts £59 million bus electrification project in West of England

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UK bus service operator First Bus West of England & Wales has started work on two multi-million-pound projects to electrify bus depots in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. The company is investing £37.4 million in electrifying its Hengrove depot in Bristol to launch 74 electric buses on the city’s network. It will receive an additional £6.6 million in funding from the government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) program.

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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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Revolutionizing Hydrogen Production: The Role of High-Entropy Alloys

Hydrogen Fuel News

High-Entropy Alloys: Transforming Material Science with Unmatched Durability and Versatility High-entropy alloys (HEAs) represent a groundbreaking advancement in material science, characterized by their unique structure and properties. Unlike conventional alloys that are composed predominantly of one or two elements, HEAs consist of multiple principal elements mixed in roughly equal proportions.

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Ashtrom powers 400MW PV plant in Texas

PV Tech

This is the first operational renewable project for the IPP in the US, and is part of a 1.8GW development portfolio in the country.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hyundai Sedans: Key Models and Features

Hydrogen Fuel News

Hyundai sedans offer a perfect blend of style, comfort, and innovation. Known for their exceptional reliability, these vehicles have captured the hearts of car enthusiasts worldwide. Are you curious about the range of Hyundai sedans available? This guide dives deep into the key models that are redefining the sedan landscape. Discover the features that set Hyundai apart from the competition.

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Nexperia launches transformer drivers for EVs

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Netherlands-based global semiconductor company Nexperia has introduced push-pull transformer drivers that provide 6 W of power delivery at up to 90% efficiency in a small, SOT package for a range of automotive applications like traction inverters and motor control, DC-DC converters, battery management systems and on-board chargers. The NXF6501-Q100, NXF6505A-Q100, and NXF6505B-Q100 are AEC-Q100 qualified and enable the design of small, low-noise and low-EMI isolated power supplies.

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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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Boviet Solar North Carolina Plant to Begin Module Production Next Year

Solar Industry

Boviet Solar Technology says the renovation of its new manufacturing facility in Greenville, N.C., is on schedule. The first phase of the project began construction in Q3 of this year, focusing on the renovation of an existing facility. This plant is set to produce Gamma Series monofacial and Vega Series bifacial PV modules designed for applications across the U.S.

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Anger at UK’s ‘bonkers’ plan to reach net zero by importing fuel from North Korea

The Guardian: Energy

Government criticised over list of potential countries for sourcing biomass, which also includes Afghanistan A plan by the British government to burn biomass imported from countries including North Korea and Afghanistan has been described as “bonkers”, with critics saying it undermines the credibility of the UK’s climate strategy. A bioenergy resource model , published in late summer, calculates that only a big expansion in the import of energy crops and wood from a surprising list of nations wo

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Dürr expands portfolio with two-sided coating machine for battery electrode production

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German mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr has introduced its GigaCoater simultaneous two-sided coating technology for battery cell OEMs. GigaCoater combines wider substrate capabilities with faster coating speeds, which has the potential to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining automotive-grade quality across widths up to 1,200 mm. The machine features a straight-path product flow with two coating stations combined in a single location, complemented by a non-contact flotation dryi

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Solar PV to account for 80% of the world’s renewable capacity additions this decade

PV Tech

Solar PV is set to account for 80% of the 5,500GW of new clean energy additions made by 2030, according to the IEA.

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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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Australia’s coalmines and gasfields may be emitting twice as much methane as declared, report warns

The Guardian: Energy

Superpower Institute says analysis of Queensland, NSW and Victorian sites shows need for independent reporting of greenhouse gas emissions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s coalmines and gasfields may be emitting twice as much methane as they currently declare, underscoring the need to introduce independent reporting of the potent greenhouse gas, an energy thinktank has warned.

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Maven raises $125 million to expand digital health services for women and families

Impact Alpha

New York-based Maven Clinic is among the growing number of women’s health ventures helping to plug gaps in care and information since the. The post Maven raises $125 million to expand digital health services for women and families appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Bel Fuse launches liquid-cooled DC-DC converter for rugged EVs

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Bel Fuse, a manufacturer of products that power, protect, and connect electronic circuits, is adding the 350DNG40-12-8, a second-generation 4 kW liquid-cooled DC-DC converter to its Bel Power Solutions portfolio. Operating from 240 to 450 VDC input voltages, the converter delivers up to 4000 W of output and can efficiently power low-voltage accessories in electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Climate negotiators head to Baku to craft a financial architecture for the net-zero future

Impact Alpha

In just a month, global envoys will gather for COP29, the annual climate gathering meant to advance the goals of the 2015 Paris. The post Climate negotiators head to Baku to craft a financial architecture for the net-zero future appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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5 benefits provided through the installation of off-grid solar panels

Hydrogen Fuel News

Harnessing the Power of Off-Grid Solar Panels for Sustainable Living and Energy Independence Recent years have seen a far greater awareness of the importance of helping future generations by becoming more environmentally friendly in everyday life and to look at ways of reducing carbon footprints. There are many ways that individuals have taken heed to this advice and available initiatives, using public transport to work or cycling there along special lanes that ensure safety.

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Mitsubishi Brings Final Unit of 5.3-GW Gas-Fired Thailand Project Online

POWER Magazine

Mitsubishi Power announced completion of a 5.3-GW natural gas-fired power plant project in Thailand, with the multi-phase installation now fully in commercial operation. The two combined-cycle power plants in Chonburi […] The post Mitsubishi Brings Final Unit of 5.3-GW Gas-Fired Thailand Project Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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CEP Renewables Completes Construction of New Jersey Brownfield Solar Project

Solar Industry

CEP Renewables , NJR Clean Energy Ventures and CS Energy have completed the 19 MW grid supply Foul Rift solar project, located in Warren County, N.J. The project was built on a brownfield that had been the home to a composting facility for nearly 30 years. Prior to the facility ceasing its operations, it had a history of violations received from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

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ENNOVI launches cell contacting system for pouch batteries

Charged

Following the introduction of its prismatic and cylindrical battery cell contacting systems , e-mobility technology provider ENNOVI is adding the ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch to its offering. The new cell contacting system is designed for battery manufacturers using the pouch cell form factor. ENNOVI’s lamination technology ensures the battery pack’s structural integrity and durability.

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SolarTech Celebrates Grand Opening of Phoenix Facility

Solar Industry

SolarTech has celebrated the grand opening of its Arizona location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the San Diego-based solar provider’s expansion to the Phoenix metropolitan area. The company says it has completed 40 solar installations in the Phoenix area and has 50 more projects in the pipeline. “SolarTech is proud of the impact we’ve made so far on the Phoenix job market and our commitment to community engagement,” says Greg Field, regional sales manager at SolarTech Arizo

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Rio Tinto to buy Arcadium Lithium in $6.7bn cash deal

Financial Times: Energy

Deal will make Anglo-Australian miner one of world’s biggest producers of key battery material

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