Alinta receives approval for 300MW BESS in Western Australia
Energy Storage News
JULY 22, 2024
Energy generator retailer Alinta Energy has received approval to construct its 300MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Wagerup, Western Australia.
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Engineers develop safe and long-cyclable lithium metal battery for high temperatures
TechXplore
JULY 22, 2024
In recent years, batteries have become ubiquitous in consumers' daily lives. However, existing commercial battery technologies, which use liquid electrolytes and carbonaceous anodes, have certain drawbacks such as safety concerns, limited lifespan, and inadequate power density particularly at high temperatures.
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Enel North America CEO: ‘US BESS industry ultimately needs local manufacturing’
Energy Storage News
JULY 22, 2024
In this Q&A, Enel North America CEO Paolo Romanacci discusses the IPP's operational BESS projects, pipeline and deployments as well as his views on wider US industry challenges.
Enhancing the performance, stability of solid oxide cells via in-situ forming of dual phase strontium lanthanum ferrate
TechXplore
JULY 22, 2024
Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is a highly efficient and clean advanced energy conversion technology that converts chemical energy directly into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions and can be widely used for distributed and stationary power generation.
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.
Japanese government selects battery aggregators for JPY9 billion subsidy scheme
Energy Storage News
JULY 22, 2024
The Japanese government has published the list of battery aggregators that successfully applied to a scheme to promote energy storage systems.
Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution
TechXplore
JULY 22, 2024
The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia's energy grids is a major issue in science and politics. Solar and wind are clearly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limits to these technologies can undermine the case for a renewables-only electricity mix.
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Converting captured carbon to fuel: Study assesses what's practical and what's not
TechXplore
JULY 22, 2024
The struggle to cut emissions is real. Last year, the world emitted more than 37 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, setting a new record high. As a result, sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere has become an increasingly popular idea. Governments worldwide are banking on this technology, called direct air capture, to help them achieve climate goals and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.
Ameresco completes 313MWh of BESS projects for Colorado utility
Energy Storage News
JULY 22, 2024
System integrator Ameresco has completed and put into commercial operation eight battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for utility United Power in Colorado, US.
Less is more: Efficient hydrogen production with less precious metals
TechXplore
JULY 22, 2024
In a step towards sustainable energy, a team of researchers at the University of Twente led by Dr. Marco Altomare has demonstrated a new method to reduce the use of precious metals such as platinum in green hydrogen production without sacrificing performance.
Governor Hochul’s Opportunity to Help New York Farmers
NRDC onEarth
JULY 22, 2024
Nation-leading bill pending before the Governor would boost municipal purchasing of local, healthier, and more sustainably produced food.
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
Gas leaks cost US fire departments more than half a billion dollars each year, finds study
TechXplore
JULY 22, 2024
Responding to gas leaks cost U.S. fire departments over $564 million in 2018, according to a new study published in Energy Policy. The study, led by PSE Healthy Energy, is the first to estimate the financial burden placed on first responders by gas leaks. In 2018, New York City experienced 22,090 gas leak incidents—more than the next 25 cities combined—conservatively costing the city $70 million.
New Environment Secretary visits wetlands tackling river pollution
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
The Hogsmill River as it joins the River Thames at Kingston (image credit: Motmit , CC BY-SA 3.0 license). On 18 July The Rivers Trust and South East Rivers Trust welcomed the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed MP to Chamber Mead Wetlands, a demonstration of how nature-based solutions can be improve river health.
First megawatt charger for electric trucks unveiled
TechXplore
JULY 22, 2024
With partners from industry and research institutions, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is trying to make battery-powered trucks viable for long-distance cargo transport. Megawatt charging represents an important step toward this goal.
How to Make a Wildfire Evacuation Plan
NRDC onEarth
JULY 22, 2024
Fires can be wild and unpredictable—don’t let your reaction to them be the same.
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.
Nigeria's chronic power shortages: Mini grids haven't solved the problem—here's why
TechXplore
JULY 22, 2024
Electricity is a scarce commodity in Nigeria. With just over 4,000 megawatts supplying nearly 220 million people, the electricity access deficit stands at about 40% nationwide. The picture looks even darker in rural areas. There, 73% of the population is off the power grid.
Building better: Making the transition from operational carbon to embodied carbon measurement
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
When thinking about the construction sector and emissions, the first thing that may spring to mind is the CO2 created when heating, cooling and lighting the structure. However, is this the only and most important aspect to explore? Does it give the full picture of a building’s carbon footprint? Indoor air quality expert Volution offers a more expansive appreciation of the topic.
We published an analysis from a leading economist on soaring nuclear costs. Facebook removed it
Renew Economy
JULY 22, 2024
On Sunday, we published an analysis on the soaring cost of nuclear power by leading economist John Quiggin. On Monday we attempted to post it in our feed on social media. Facebook removed it. The post We published an analysis from a leading economist on soaring nuclear costs. Facebook removed it appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CIWM white paper calls for reform to UK battery recycling
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) has called for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries (and products containing batteries) and a targeted deposit return scheme (DRS). The appeal was made in a new white paper from the group, called ‘An EPR of Everything, Starting with Batteries’. Fires caused by the batteries consumers throw away are causing a major crisis for the waste and resource management sector, taxpayers and the communities in which they occur, explains the
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.
Global renewables generation to outstrip coal power by next year
Renew Economy
JULY 22, 2024
A new report from the International Energy Agency predicts renewable energy generation will “eclipse” that generated by coal in 2025. The post Global renewables generation to outstrip coal power by next year appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Devon man sent to prison for 32 months after dumping waste on floodplain
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
Devon man Christopher Garrett was jailed for 32 months on 14 July after he dumped thousands of tonnes of waste, including asbestos, on land by his home, in a floodplain near Kingsteignton in Devon. He was also ordered to pay a Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation sum of over £200,000, as the Environment Agency reported. Garrett is thought to be the worst offender the EA has seen in Devon and Cornwall for the quantity of asbestos he illegally disposed of.
Dutton and crew get close to planned nuclear power plant site, and repeat same old nonsense
Renew Economy
JULY 22, 2024
Peter Dutton and some of the LNP's best and brightest gathered atop a small hill on Monday, where they had a panoramic view of one of their chosen nuclear power plant sites, and could repeat their energy nonsense. The post Dutton and crew get close to planned nuclear power plant site, and repeat same old nonsense appeared first on RenewEconomy.
AFC Energy signs supply deal with Germany’s Zollner Elektronik to Scale Manufacture of S Series Fuel Cell Modules
FuelCellsWorks
JULY 22, 2024
AFC Energy signs supply deal with Germany’s Zollner Elektronik to Scale Manufacture of S Series Fuel Cell Modules.
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?
“Failed gas fantasy:” CCS slammed as Labor issues permits for offshore “carbon dumping”
Renew Economy
JULY 22, 2024
Federal Labor will finalise 10 permits for carbon capture and storage exploration alongside new permits for offshore gas exploration. The post “Failed gas fantasy:” CCS slammed as Labor issues permits for offshore “carbon dumping” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Hydrogen Could Still Fuel the Future of the Combustion Engine
FuelCellsWorks
JULY 22, 2024
The way cars are powered isn’t a done deal yet – the mix of methods could be more interesting than ever before. Alpine’s exhibition of its Alpenglow prototype at the.
Sheep farms master the art of solar agri-voltaics in New Zealand
Renew Economy
JULY 22, 2024
New Zealand has lagged well behind Australia in the development of solar generating capacity, efforts are being made to reverse the trend, and to continue sheep grazing. The post Sheep farms master the art of solar agri-voltaics in New Zealand appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Puerto Rico could soon build its biggest solar and grid battery plants
Canary Media
JULY 22, 2024
Utility-scale solar in Puerto Rico has just received a $861 million boost from the federal government. On Thursday, the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a conditional commitment to finance new solar and battery storage facilities on the southern coast of the island.
Rolls-Royce and TCS Collaborate on Hydrogen Research Programme
FuelCellsWorks
JULY 22, 2024
FARNBOROUGH | MUMBAI–Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has expanded its partnership with Rolls-Royce, a British multinational specializing.
Magma and hot rocks: Iceland seeks the future of geothermal energy
Canary Media
JULY 22, 2024
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland — The signs of Iceland’s geothermal riches are hard to miss. Earlier this summer, bright orange lava sprayed like a fountain and flowed like a river from an active volcano, visible from miles away. Out on older lava fields, thick steam clouds rose from the ground as the earth brimmed with heat.
Pure Hydrogen Signs MOU for Multiple Hydrogen Buses With the Vietnam Asean Hydrogen Club
FuelCellsWorks
JULY 22, 2024
Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), a Vietnam-based policy group which coordinates the advancement of Vietnam’s hydrogen industry across key stakeholders in government and.
Converting captured carbon to fuel: Study assesses what's practical and what's not
Science Daily: Renewable Energy
JULY 22, 2024
A new analysis sheds light on major shortfalls of a recently proposed approach to capture CO2 from air and directly convert it to fuel using electricity. The authors also provide a new, more sustainable, alternative.
Air Products’ Chairman, President and CEO Seifi Ghasemi Announces Formation of Senior Management Board
FuelCellsWorks
JULY 22, 2024
Talented Senior Leadership Focused on Executing Company’s Two-Pillar Growth Strategy, Delivering the Company’s Next-Level of Success, and Generating a Cleaner Future. LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa– Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced the.
Solar and battery project proposed for gateway to Snowy Mountains
Renew Economy
JULY 22, 2024
Developer of Australia's biggest solar farm is pushing another solar and battery project to the NSW planning department, this time in the Snowy Mountains. The post Solar and battery project proposed for gateway to Snowy Mountains appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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