Energy Storage News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Utility Puget Sound Energy has signed contracts for a solar PV project developed by Qcells and a standalone battery storage project from Brightnight and Cordelio Power in Washington, US.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The headlines have been full of exciting announcements about new brain-computer interface technologies that can read our minds. This data could be used in place of phone touch screens or computer mice to decode our speech and perhaps even control wheelchairs or drive cars. Much of the media’s attention is drawn to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, the company developing an invasive, wireless ‘brain-chip’.
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Energy Storage News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
California Investor-owned utility Pacific Gas & Electric is seeking regulatory approval for a four-project portfolio of hybrid solar and storage resources with over 575MW of battery storage output.
NRDC onEarth
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
With contaminated wells, climate-fueled drought, and limited access to safe water sources, a study seeks solutions—and perspective—from the reservation’s residents.
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.
Energy Storage News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
India and Spain both saw major developments in their respective pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) sectors yesterday (26 September).
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) says it has advanced its flood risk management capabilities with the deployment of Scotland’s first public “near-shore” wave buoys for monitoring coastal flooding. The wave buoys, deployed near Arbroath and Eyemouth, are part of a UK-wide WaveNet network coordinated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), which provides critical information to better protect communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems.
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Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
From the 1st of January 2025, all Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) will be notifiable under new codes. Companies exporting or importing WEEE will need to obtain a notification from the Competent Authorities involved to obtain a consent for the export or import of this type of waste. This change is being brought in because of an amendment to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Spanish wind giant is proposing a 3 gigawatt wind project in the south-west corner of Western Australia to help replace the state's last coal generators when they close at the end of the decade. The post Australia’s biggest wind farm proposed to fill gap as last coal generators exit grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Workdry’s CEO Dan Lee with of Holland Pump CEO Tom Vossman. Liz Jarvis MP recently paid a visit to the headquarters of pump solutions firm Selwood, in Chandler’s Ford, to learn about the company’s activities, sustainability initiatives, and work in the community. Selwood is a specialist in pump rental and engineered water handling solutions, employing more than 500 staff across a UK-wide branch network.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
This weekend marks the 8 year anniversary of the South Australian system black event. It was a turning point for the grid, a trigger for batteries, syncons and record rooftop PV, and the state now leads the world. The post The response to South Australia’s blackout started with a tweet and became a revolution on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
DeSmogBlog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Funders and directors of the UK’s leading climate science denial group have donated more than £7 million to the Conservative Party over the past two decades, DeSmog can reveal. The Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) was founded by Margaret Thatcher’s former Chancellor Nigel Lawson in 2009 in order to combat what it describes as “extremely damaging and harmful policies” designed to mitigate climate change.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Recent developments toward high efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem cells indicate a bright future for solar power, ensuring it continues to play a prominent role in the global transition to renewable energy The post New solar cells break efficiency record – and could supercharge how we get energy from the Sun appeared first on RenewEconomy.
POWER Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The UK government has narrowed its shortlist of technologies competing in its flagship Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition to four candidates. On Sept. 25, it announced that Westinghouse, GE-Hitachi Nuclear […] The post UK SMR Competition Narrows Contenders to Four Nuclear Designs appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
What is being described as the biggest grid-connected sodium sulphur battery installation in Australia may be installed in one of Queensland's main clean energy hubs. The post Australia’s biggest grid-connected sodium sulphur battery to be installed at old coal hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Canary Media
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
U.S. clean hydrogen policy appears to be stuck in neutral — and not everyone is convinced that’s a bad thing. Last October, seven “clean hydrogen hub” projects were awarded a collective $7 billion in potential funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Hydrogen Fuel News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The mining industry is undergoing a revolutionary change with the introduction of hydrogen fuel innovations. These advancements promise to significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. Understanding these changes can provide valuable insights into the future of mining and energy consumption. Hydrogen fuel technologies are not just a trend; they are becoming a cornerstone in the quest for sustainable energy solutions.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Despite a desire to adopt low-carbon technology in their homes and Ed Miliband’s commitment to lifting 1 million of UK homes out of fuel poverty as part of “social justice”, UK consumers are still confused about how heat pump technology works, according to a recent study. In a survey of more than 1,000 mortgage homeowners, outright homeowners and aspiring homeowners, less than a third (31%) said they are familiar with heat pumps (know a fair amount or a lot about them), and 18%
TechCrunch: Climate
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Despite hydrogen’s challenges, BMW thinks the only way to actually achieve a shift to zero-emissions transportation is through a mix of BEVs and hydrogen vehicles. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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.
PV Tech
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The global weighted average LCOE of utility-scale PV plants fell to US$0.044/kWh in 2023, a 12% year-on-year decline from 2022.
Canary Media
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The U.S. electric car market is clearly growing. Sales are rising, market penetration is increasing, and we're getting closer to the dream of emissions-free motoring.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Aula Energy, a newly launched offshoot of finance giant Macquarie, is to build its first wind farm after reaching financial close with the joint owner of the $740 million project. The post Macquarie offshoot to build its first wind farm after $740 million project reaches financial close appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Charged
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The US Department of Energy has selected US-based graphite processing technology developer Urbix to enter into award negotiation for $125 million of funding by the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to advance the construction of its commercial-scale graphite processing facility. The funding, provided under the government’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law , aims to expand domestic manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and other applications.
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?
PV Tech
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Saudi Arabian government’s power procurement arm has invited bids for up to 3GW of new solar PV capacity.
Charged
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
California-headquartered TeraHive, an energy-management software company backed by Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer LITEON Technology, has entered the US market with the launch of three systems designed to optimize energy storage, usage, efficiency and performance: TeraHive Energy Suite, Charging Station Management Solution and Enterprise Energy Management.
Hydrogen Fuel News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In a groundbreaking study, experts from the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) have unveiled a promising vision for the future of clean energy. Their research, published in the journal New Energy Exploitation and Application , explores using nuclear power to produce hydrogen, positioning it as a key player in achieving the UK’s net zero emissions target by 2050.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Climate Week NYC Carbon markets fall short as a climate solution, but go far in. The post The Brief: A carbon market for financing sustainable development appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
AEMO issues a first of its kind "minimum load" warning for Victoria as the state heads into the AFL grand final. Will rooftop PV have to be switched off? The post As Victorians prepare to watch the AFL grand final on TV, their rooftop solar may have to be switched off appeared first on RenewEconomy.
TechCrunch: Climate
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The company recently closed a $130 million round, according to an SEC filing, bringing the total to $327 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Guardian: Energy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Lobbyists and lawmakers have coordinated to enact new laws that increase criminal penalties for peaceful protests Fossil fuel lobbyists coordinated with lawmakers behind the scenes and across state lines to push and shape laws that are escalating a crackdown on peaceful protests against oil and gas expansion, a new Guardian investigation reveals. Records obtained by the Guardian show that lobbyists working for major North American oil and gas companies were key architects of anti-protest laws th
Financial Times: Energy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Damaged vessel approaches England’s south-east coast as it journeys to Malta after running aground
PV Tech
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Researchers from Fraunhofer ISE have developed a perovskite silicon solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 31.6%.
Financial Times: Energy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
UK utility’s hopes of avoiding renationalisation are disappearing fast
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