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First Student deploys 13 electric school buses for Missouri school district

Charged

School transportation provider First Student operates a fleet of about 40,000 buses across North America. Some 400 of those are already electric, and the company is steadily rolling out more EV deployments. The latest school district to get charged is El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools in Missouri, which just held an event to mark the deployment of 13 electric school buses, and plans to transition its entire fleet of regular education bus routes to electric.

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ACE Power submits EPBC application for 3.6GWh BESS in Queensland, Australia

Energy Storage News

Renewable energy developer ACE Power has submitted its 3.6GWh 4-hour duration Nebo battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland to the Australian government seeking approval under its Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.

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Cleaning firm Algenmax replaces diesel generators with Miba mobile battery systems

Charged

German building faade cleaning firm Algenmax has converted its diesel vans to a customized VOLTSTATION CS30 mobile energy storage system from Miba Battery Systems. The VOLTSTATION CS30 fulfills its requirements for efficiency, cost reduction and sustainability, Algenmax said. The battery storage system provides up to 10 hours of energy, creates more space in the van for additional equipment and optimizes the workflow thanks to bidirectional charging.

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TVA Taps Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi for Clinch River SMR Nuclear Project

POWER Magazine

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has selected Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi to spearhead the initial planning and design phases for a potential BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) […] The post TVA Taps Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi for Clinch River SMR Nuclear Project 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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Scientists Use Hydrogen Nanoreactors to Engineer Bacteria That Creates H2

Hydrogen Fuel News

Science News Breakthrough in Green Hydrogen Technology at the University of Oxford Researchers at the University of Oxford have unveiled a significant breakthrough in the ongoing quest for sustainable energy. Utilizing bio-engineered bacteria referred to as hydrogen nanoreactors, their team has developed an innovative method to produce green hydrogen from water and sunlight.

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Are Our Public Lands on the Chopping Block Again?

NRDC onEarth

Another assault on America's natural heritage puts cultures, wildlife, tourism, and our climate at risk.

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New 2-liter ammonia-fueled engine developed, showing improved thermal efficiency and power output

TechXplore

A 2-liter engine utilizing ammonia, a renewable and zero-carbon energy source, has been developed. This groundbreaking technology is expected to serve as a foundational platform for various applications, including vehicles, ships, aircraft, and industrial power generators.

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California utility SCE seeks expedited approval for solar-plus-storage offtake contracts

Energy Storage News

SCE is seeking expedited approval from the California Public Utilities Commission for offtake agreements associated with Copia Powers Centennial Flats facility in La Paz County, Arizona.

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From wasteland to powerhouse: The case for brownfield solar development

Solar Power World

If I had a dollar for every time I heard an upset community member complain, Why dont you put your ugly solar thing on a landfill?, I would have enough money to invest in brownfield remediation for a solar site. At its core, a solar developers job is about assessing risks and costs while simultaneously… The post From wasteland to powerhouse: The case for brownfield solar development appeared first on Solar Power World.

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What makes Waratah Super Battery a ‘giant shock absorber’ for Australia’s power grid?

Energy Storage News

ESN Premium discusses the technology enabling Australias Waratah Super Battery to fulfil its critical System Integrity Protection Scheme (SIPS) duties.

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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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Halting new wind farms while coal plants buckle: Is this the LNP’s plan for Queensland?

Renew Economy

With three coal units unexpectedly down in the middle of a heatwave, it's an interesting time for the Queensland government to halt assessments of new wind farms. The post Halting new wind farms while coal plants buckle: Is this the LNP’s plan for Queensland? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CATL seeking US$44 million in overdue payments from Powin for battery shipments in 2022/23

Energy Storage News

CATL has filed a complaint in a US court against system integrator Powin for alleged non-payment of shipments of battery cells for BESS.

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Massive 70 GW wind and solar project that straddles Nullarbor seeks federal green tick

Renew Economy

The worlds biggest wind, solar and green ammonia project joins queue seeking federal environmental approval to install up to 60 million PV panels and 3,000 turbines. The post Massive 70 GW wind and solar project that straddles Nullarbor seeks federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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LG Energy Solution to provide BESS for PGE’s 263MW/900MWh Poland project

Energy Storage News

State-owned power producer PGE Group has selected LG Energy Solution to provide the BESS for a 263MW/900MWh project it will build in Poland, for a total of PLN 1.555 billion (US$385 million).

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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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Solar PV overtakes coal in EU power sector

PV Tech

The report from clean energy think tank Ember showed solar PV accounting for 11% of EU electricity while coal fell to 10% for the first time.

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Australia’s Yarra Energy Foundation analyses a year in the life of a community battery storage system

Energy Storage News

Not-for-profit consultancy Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) has said that its Fitzroy North community battery in Melbourne, Australia, generated AU$8,423 in revenue, excluding goods and services tax (GST), for the 2023-24 financial year.

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Alberta’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Enforcement Strategy Doesn’t Apply to Polluters

DeSmogBlog

Alberta is taking a zero-tolerance approach to crime, bragged Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in 2023 on social media after her government announced more enforcement, greater emphasis on public safety, and limited discretion of prosecutors to let offenders off the hook. There is an increasing sense that the system is not holding criminals properly accountable and letting the public suffer the consequences, chimed in Alberta Minister of Justice Mickey Amery during the announcement.

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UK approaches potential administrators for Thames Water

Financial Times: Energy

Government is bracing for a possible renationalisation of the UKs biggest water company

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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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Turkish Soyak group to develop 98 MW project in Croatia

ThinkGeoEnergy

Turkish group Soyak received a permit to develop a geothermal power project in Croatia, as reported in Trkiye just before year-end. The Soyak Group operates two geothermal power plants in Turkey through its subsidiary Mis Enerji retim A.S.: Mis-1 Geothermal Power Plant with a capacity of 12.3 MW in Alasehir, Manisa. Mis-3 Geothermal Power Plant with a capacity of 48 MW, also in Alasehir, Manisa and has additional development interest in the country.

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From Satellite Data to Actionable Insights: Predicting Hay Yield for North Dakota with Planetary Variables

Planet Pulse

Authors: Thomas Frederikse & Stephanie Gijsbers The ability to predict crop yields is essential for optimizing agricultural productivity, managing food security, and streamlining supply chain operations. Traditional forecasting methods often struggle with limited and inconsistent data, making it difficult to establish reliable long-term correlations.

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US energy group Venture Global notches up $60bn valuation in IPO

Financial Times: Energy

LNG exporter sharply scaled back earlier plans to target value of up to $110bn

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Cavendish Hydrogen ASA Adapts to Market Realities While Advancing Hydrogen Technology

Hydrogen Fuel News

Cavendish Hydrogen ASA, a leader in the hydrogen fueling industry, has announced significant shifts in its strategy, including a major workforce reduction and a temporary pause in the development of its High-Capacity Hydrogen Station. These actions are a response to unanticipated changes in market demand. At the same time, the company continues to make noteworthy advancements in hydrogen fueling systems , emphasizing its long-term commitment to clean energy innovation.

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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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Not ship shape: Global fleet on course to produce double the emissions permitted under a 1.5C carbon budget

Business Green

New study warns $400bn of investment could be at risk, as it urges shipping investors to prepare for the net zero transition or face the 'premature scrapping' of over a third of the global fleet

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Bedrock Energy wants geothermal to make data centers cooler and offices more comfortable

TechCrunch: Climate

To cut costs and minimize geothermals footprint, Bedrock drills deeper. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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China may finally put a lid on coal

Financial Times: Energy

Grid upgrades are set to unlock more renewable capacity, putting the fortunes of domestic fossil fuel groups at risk

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Lightshift Energy, Basis Climate Complete Sale of ITCs for BESS Projects

POWER Magazine

Lightshift Energy, a developer, owner, and operator of energy storage projects, has partnered with Basis Climate to complete the sale of nearly $10 million of investment tax credits (ITCs) tied […] The post Lightshift Energy, Basis Climate Complete Sale of ITCs for BESS Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Complex electricity tariffs doing more harm than good, as consumers fall through the knowledge gap

Renew Economy

Time-of-use electricity tariffs might be the way of the renewable future, but a new study has found most consumers are not yet willing or able to embrace them and many don't even know they exist. The post Complex electricity tariffs doing more harm than good, as consumers fall through the knowledge gap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MOU to push geothermal development in Sintiki, Greece

ThinkGeoEnergy

The Municipality of Sintiki municipality in the Serres regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece is taking the necessary steps to exploit the rich geothermal field within its geographical boundaries. In October 2023, the Hellenic Geological & Mining Research Authority (EAGME) completed measurements in borehole 17 located above Charopos and found water at 80 degrees Celsius with a flow rate of approximately 150 cubic meters per hour.

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Agtech Insights: The Importance of Strategics on Your Company’s Cap Table

CleanTech Group

Last Novembers Thrive Global Impact Summit brought together several hundred entrepreneurs, investors, and senior executives in Silicon Valley for a day of debate. The post Agtech Insights: The Importance of Strategics on Your Companys Cap Table appeared first on Cleantech Group.

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Fund managers go beyond dealmaking to build the field of climate and gender investing

Impact Alpha

When Suzanne Biegel launched Heading for Change in 2023, her vision was clear: this was about more than moving capital for climate and. The post Fund managers go beyond dealmaking to build the field of climate and gender investing appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Greater Manchester gets green light for £86m clean air scheme

Business Green

Plans for clean air zone dropped, as government approves proposals for new clean buses and green transport measures

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Silicon Ranch and United Power sign PPA for 150MW Colorado solar farm

PV Tech

Silicon Ranch and United Power have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the formers 150MW Byers Solar Farm in Colorado.

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