Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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MOFs can capture benzene, says Manchester study

Envirotec Magazine

When petrol is exposed to air, benzene readily evaporates, contributing to the fumes around petrol stations. A new study shows that metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be adapted to capture benzene from the air, offering a potential solution to tackling a major health and environment risk. Led by the University of Manchester, the work shows that this kind of ultra-porous material can be modified to capture and filter out significantly more benzene from the atmosphere than current materials in us

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Leading the charge: the crucial role of battery energy storage on the road to net zero

Energy Storage News

BESS is key to the UK's net zero goals but significant challenges for the industry remain, writes Harmony Energy's Peter Kavanagh.

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A clean power supply for Britain is achievable with significant investment, says NESO report

Envirotec Magazine

Advice from the newly-formed National Energy System Operator (NESO) has concluded that clean power “is a huge challenge but is achievable” for the UK by 2030. The nationalised energy system operator – formed on 1 October following the buyout of National Grid – says its new report provides comprehensive and independent analysis of how to achieve this goal.

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Beam Global receives first order for BeamSpot curbside EV chargers from Fortune 500 utility company

Charged

Beam Global sells an innovative portable solar-powered EV charger that fits in a parking space and can be set up in mere hours. Obvious applications for the EV ARC include off-grid and/or temporary charging needs, such as events of disaster relief (a few of these would have come in handy here in St. Pete, Florida recently). However, when Charged spoke with CEO Desmond Wheatley back in 2022 , he pointed out that there are numerous other applications too—just about anywhere that limited grid power

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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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Google Street View opens doors to Scottish renewable energy projects

Envirotec Magazine

Hydroelectric power station at Loch Lomond. A project which gives Google Street View users an inside view of renewable energy sites launched on 29 October. From a hydropower plant deep beneath a mountain to the top of a wind turbine, Scottish Renewables’ Renewables360 is a global first-of-its-kind. It takes the public behind the scenes of the country’s 42,000-strong, £10 billion a year renewable energy industry.

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Toshiba and partners testing electric buses with rapid pantograph charging system

Charged

Multinational electronics company Toshiba is partnering with Japanese bus operator Rinko Bus and Swiss electric bus equipment manufacturer Drive Electro Technology on a demonstration project to test the effectiveness of a rapid-charging battery powered by a pantograph to charge an electric bus in 10 minutes. Drive Electro Technology will produce the pantograph charging system and convert a diesel bus to electric, powered by a Toshiba SCiB rechargeable battery.

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PPG develops new application method for battery pack fire protection coatings

Charged

US-based paint and specialty materials manufacturer PPG has developed a new method for applying battery fire protection coatings, called Intelligent Dynamic Non-Masking Airless Application (IDNMAA). PPG says the battery fire protection coatings they developed are highly adaptable, enabling them to accommodate any battery pack design—an essential feature as packs become increasingly complicated.

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Preventative pump maintenance reduces downtime and risk

Envirotec Magazine

Image credit: Xylem Now that industrial companies face being hit with unlimited fines for pollution incidents, outsourcing pump maintenance to specialist contractors can provide security and peace of mind, as well as long-term cost savings, writes Guy Fitzpatrick, industry & infrastructure director at Xylem UK In December 2023, a £250,000 cap on penalties for companies that pollute the environment was lifted by the UK government.

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Engineers design innovative 25 MW rotors to keep pace with wind turbine growth

TechXplore

University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science professor Eric Loth, who led a multi-institutional team in designing one of the world's largest wind turbines, is mentoring the next generation of students who are exploring next-generation wind turbine designs.

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Green Bay, Wisconsin, grants permit to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ 800MWh BESS project

Energy Storage News

The City of Green Bay in Wisconsin, US, has granted a Conditional Use Permit for a large-scale battery storage project proposed by a subsidiary of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).

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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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Photothermal materials improve aqueous battery efficiency in low-temperature conditions

TechXplore

Aqueous batteries have emerged as a promising option for large-scale energy storage due to their affordability, safety, and environmental benefits. However, their application in cold climates has been hindered by performance issues at subzero temperatures, where electrolyte freezing and reduced ion transfer slow down the system.

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Australia: Victoria secures highest dispatchable power allocation in CIS tender

Energy Storage News

Victoria, Australia, has secured the largest allocation of dispatchable power in the upcoming Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), with 1.7GW/6.8GWh for energy storage.

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How wasted heat from our bodies could generate green energy

TechXplore

If you've ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you'll know that your body produces lots of heat. This is in fact a waste product of our metabolism. Every square foot of the human body gives off heat equivalent to about 19 matches per hour.

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US developer Primergy lands US$225 million financing for three-state solar-plus-storage portfolio

Energy Storage News

Primergy has secured US$225 million in project financing to support its “Valley of Fire” project portfolio across Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.

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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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Blast furnace slag and fly ash create low-cost cement alternative

TechXplore

China's waste incineration industry has grown rapidly, with about 90% of projects using the mechanical grate furnace process. However, municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI FA), classified as HW18 on China's hazardous waste list due to pollutants like chlorine salts, dioxins and soluble heavy metals, poses disposal challenges. By 2025, annual fly ash production is projected to hit 10 million tons, around 10% of China's hazardous waste.

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BESS dominate new wins in capacity markets in Italy and Belgium

Energy Storage News

Capacity market (CM) auctions have concluded in Italy and Belgium and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects won the lion's share of new contracts.

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New technology makes carbon capture easier

TechXplore

Flue gases from industrial plants contain the greenhouse gas CO2. Carbon capture processes increase the concentration of the gas, enabling it to be utilized or stored.

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Latest Research Shows How Zinc-Air Batteries Enhance Hydrogen Safety and Efficiency

Hydrogen Fuel News

Challenges in Current Green Hydrogen Production Green hydrogen production is heralded as a cornerstone for a sustainable energy future, yet several obstacles hinder its widespread adoption. The primary challenge lies in the conventional methods of hydrogen production, which predominantly emit carbon dioxide (CO2), negating the environmental benefits of this clean fuel.

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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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FREYR Battery Acquires Trina Solar’s U.S. Manufacturing Assets

Solar Industry

FREYR Battery has entered into an agreement to acquire the U.S. solar manufacturing assets of Trina Solar. The transaction is subject to certain customary conditions precedent, including receipt of certain third-party consents, completion of the preferred stock issuance to Encompass Capital Advisors and internal reorganization to be completed by Trina Solar.

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Solar pushes renewables to record share of grid, coal hits new low despite highest spring demand

Renew Economy

Renewables hit new record high of 75.9 per cent, sending coal to a record low despite usually strong spring electricity demand. The post Solar pushes renewables to record share of grid, coal hits new low despite highest spring demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energy Toolbase Partners with Solesca for C&I, Community-Scale Projects

Solar Industry

Solesca has joined the Energy Toolbase ETB Developer platform for solar design services, offering design solutions for C&I and community-scale solar projects. ETB Developer, which analyzes solar and storage projects, aims to present the economics of these projects, particularly in the C&I sector. Solesca is a design experience using energy simulations, powered by NREL’s SAM model, that hopes to help developers accelerate project timelines and improve team collaboration. “Our

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California voters pass $10B bond to help protect people from climate change

Canary Media

California voters appear set to approve a $10 billion bond package to fund key state climate and environmental priorities — a bright spot in what has been a dark election for U.S. climate efforts. Proposition 4 was passing with nearly 58 percent voter approval on Wednesday morning according to the Associated Press.

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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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Polar Racking to Supply Mounting System for Indigenous Solar Project

Solar Industry

Polar Racking has contracted to supply the 21 MW quA-ymn Solar Project with its CORE Utility-Scale Ground Mount, a fixed-tilt solar PV mounting system coupled to single/double helical piles. The project is owned by the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council and BluEarth Renewables. Located near Kamloops, British Columbia, the project is being installed on reclaimed land at the Highland Valley Copper mine site. “We are proud to work on this site with PCL, a worldwide leader in solar engin

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Danish giant launches Australian renewables play with 6 GW of wind, solar and battery plans

Renew Economy

Danish renewables giant launches new all-Australian subsidiary with plans to develop 6 GW of onshore wind and solar and "a network" of big batteries. The post Danish giant launches Australian renewables play with 6 GW of wind, solar and battery plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Power grids supplied largely by renewable sources experience lower intensity blackouts

Science Daily: Renewable Energy

New research into the vulnerability of power grids served by weather-dependent renewable energy sources (WD-RESs) such as solar and wind paints a hopeful picture as various countries around the globe attempt to meet their climate emissions targets -- with the research showing grids with high penetration of WD-RESs tend to have reduced blackout intensities in the US.

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Regulator says “systemic change” needed to cut energy costs, embrace consumer renewables

Renew Economy

Australian Energy Regulator says electricity affordability will be an "ongoing challenge" that requires systemic change and reforms to harness household solar and batteries. The post Regulator says “systemic change” needed to cut energy costs, embrace consumer renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Washington voters uphold the state’s pioneering climate law

Canary Media

On Tuesday, voters in Washington state decisively upheld a landmark climate law that created a cap-and-invest program that has raised billions of dollars for clean energy and electrification projects across the state.

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NSW biggest winner, wind gets priority over solar as Bowen lands renewable tender deals

Renew Economy

NSW gets the lion share of new generation capacity in new CIS tender guidelines, wind gets priority over solar in Victoria, and new storage tender to open next week. The post NSW biggest winner, wind gets priority over solar as Bowen lands renewable tender deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: Selection of SOCAP slides showcasing systemic solutions

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In San Jose, Costa Rica, for FLII Central America and the Caribbean? Catch up with ImpactAlpha’s Zuleyma Bebell, who. The post The Brief: Selection of SOCAP slides showcasing systemic solutions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Victoria reworks offshore wind terminal plans in fresh bid for federal green tick

Renew Economy

Victoria is pushing ahead with plans for a renewables terminal in Western Port Bay following a veto of initial plans by the federal environment minister. The post Victoria reworks offshore wind terminal plans in fresh bid for federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Feds deal blow to dream of data centers connected to nuclear plants

Canary Media

As tech giants search for clean electricity to power their massive data-center expansions, one energy source has garnered strong interest: existing nuclear power plants.

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Hydrogels harness sunlight: A step closer to artificial photosynthesis

Science Daily: Renewable Energy

Researchers designed bioinspired hydrogels capable of using sunlight to produce hydrogen and oxygen from water. Hydrogels contain polymer networks that facilitate energy conversion, offering a breakthrough approach to generating renewable hydrogen energy. This research shows how polymer-based systems could revolutionize sustainable energy production.

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