Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The record season for renewable energy has extended from its traditional spring season into summer, with numerous output records tumbling on Monday for the instantaneous generation of large scale wind and solar, rooftop PV and renewables in general. The new records reflect a combination of new capacity and excellent conditions for generating power from wind […] The post Wind, solar and rooftop PV set output records, and send coal and gas plunging to new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A Prince, a Race Car, and a Cleaner Future H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco showcased his steadfast commitment to clean energy innovation on a historic drive through the streets of Monaco. Behind the wheel of Extreme H’s hydrogen-powered prototype race car, the Pioneer 25, the Sovereign Prince reinforced the potential of hydrogen to transform the future of mobility and sustainability.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AEMO says its ability to deal with summer heat and floods have been boosted by more than 3 GW of new capacity, particularly in big battery projects that have already proved useful. The post Big battery summer: AEMO says new storage capacity to play key role in keeping lights on appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CleanTech Group

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As demands for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) grow, the IT hardware, energy infrastructure, and data center architecture needed to support. The post Artificial Intelligence will Require More Efficient Cooling and Innovation in Order to Scale Sustainably appeared first on Cleantech Group.

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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.

Sustainability

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Chevron's Gorgon CCS project - the flagship for the technology in Australia - has had its worst year on record, collecting less than one third of the CO2 it is supposed to. The post Expensive failure: Flagship Gorgon CCS collects less CO2 in worst year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CleanTech Group

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The chemical industry is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, accounting for approximately 3% of total emissions. Key chemicals produced in the. The post Decarbonizing the Chemical Industry: The Role of CO2 Electrolysis appeared first on Cleantech Group.

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Solar Industry

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Avangrid Inc. and Portland General Electric have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for Tower Solar, a new 120 MW AC solar energy project now under construction in Morrow County, Ore., in collaboration with QTS and Meta. The facility will deliver energy to Portland General Electric’s grid through Green Future Impact (GFI), a voluntary program designed to help large commercial, industrial and municipal customers meet their sustainability and carbon reduction goals through the development of

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The first cyclone resistant solar farm, along with a big battery, have been opened to provide daytime power for BHP's iron ore port operations in Port Hedland. The post Cyclone resistant Port Hedland solar and battery project opened to provide power to BHP port facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Charged

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Explore the engineering behind First Charge, an innovative charging infrastructure designed to meet the diverse needs of fleet managers and charging system engineers alike. James Johnson, Director of Engineering at First Student, will showcase how First Charge combines cutting-edge design with real-world practicality. From its flexible, above-grade configurations to its scalable architecture, this solution is engineered to reduce costs and streamline deployment.

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PV Tech

DECEMBER 2, 2024

French independent power producer (IPP) TSE has secured €65 million (US$68 million) bond financing from asset management firm Eiffel Investment Group for a 800MW agrivoltaics portfolio.

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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

Energy

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Construction has been completed on the second biggest battery in Victoria, which will be the second big battery in Australia contracted to Big Oil company Shell. The post Construction complete at Victoria’s second-biggest battery, contracted to Big Oil company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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R-Squared Energy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Donald Trump’s nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy has sparked significant debate, with environmental groups labeling him a “ climate skeptic ” or “ climate denier ” regarding his views. However, a closer examination of Wright’s publicly stated views reveals a more nuanced position that doesn’t align with typical climate change skepticism.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Rather than relying on a big solar button, rapid rule changes could help AEMO manage minimum load while also getting the most out of rooftop solar for consumers. The post How to make the rooftop solar emergency backstop work for consumers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Everywhere you turn these days people are talking about data centers and the enormous amount of electrical power they are expected to demand as artificial intelligence (AI) platforms scale up and become more The post Data Center Hysteria: How the Power Industry Is Accommodating the Boom appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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Charged

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Centennial College’s School of Transportation, which claims to be Canada’s largest on-site transportation training facility, will require students entering the Automotive-Motive Power Technician program to complete EV and hybrid vehicle training, as of the fall 2024 semester. The Motive Power Technician two-year degree program covers a variety of topics necessary for students seeking a career in an increasingly computerized field.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Green hydrogen is often touted as a game-changer in achieving net-zero emission goals by decarbonizing industries like transportation, aviation, and heavy manufacturing. However, an essential but lesser-discussed factor affecting the viability of green hydrogen is the role of grid fees —the costs associated with using power distribution networks. These fees, although technical in nature, have far-reaching consequences for the cost structure of renewable energy systems and hydrogen production.

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The Guardian: Energy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

But it warns of shortfalls if high demand periods – like heatwaves – happen during unplanned outages Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New renewable energy and battery projects should help the power grid this summer although gas supplies will need to be monitored closely during demand peaks, the Australian Energy Market Operator said.

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NRDC onEarth

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The rule is a legacy accomplishment that will help to protect tens of millions of people across the nation who are drinking lead-contaminated water.

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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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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The first cyclone resistant solar farm, along with a big battery, have been opened to provide daytime power for BHP's iron ore port operations in Port Hedland. The post Cyclone resistant Port Hedland solar and big battery opened to provide power to BHP port facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar Power World

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Massachusetts legislature passes new climate bill that includes siting, permitting reform Boston, Massachusetts Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey in November signed a new climate bill into law that prioritizes clean energy siting and permitting, clean energy procurement and net crediting for community solar. The bill was a second attempt after the failed passage of major climate… The post The Solar Policy Scoop: December 2024 <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;fo

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The Guardian: Energy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Move to exclude fossil fuel firms from investment portfolios follows years of campaigning by staff and students More than three-quarters of UK universities have pledged to exclude fossil fuel companies from their investment portfolios, according to campaigners. The move, which is part of a wider drive to limit investment in fossil fuels, follows years of campaigning by staff and students across the higher education sector.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Breakthrough in Water Splitting with Chiral Crystals: A Leap Toward Sustainable Energy A groundbreaking discovery in water splitting technology is paving the way for more efficient hydrogen production, addressing one of the major barriers to its widespread adoption. An international team of researchers has found that special “chiral” crystals—structures with a left- or right-handed atomic arrangement—can dramatically accelerate the oxygen evolution reaction, a crucial step in the wat

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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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Canary Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Nearly 72 million people likely traveled by car over Thanksgiving last week in the United States, setting a record for the holiday travel period. Vehicles crisscrossed the nation’s roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels — infrastructure that, for the most part, was built using carbon-intensive materials.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New monthly data from Rystad Energy shows utility wind and solar generation exceeded 4 terwatt-hours – a first for the month of November. The post Solar and wind deliver November generation high, closing out a record spring appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PV Tech

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The DOC issued a list of companies on Friday (29th November) that it says are exporting solar cells to the US at prices below production costs, a practice known as “price dumping”.

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Energy Central

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Northvolt, once the poster child of the European battery industry, shocked the world last month by filing for Chapter 11 in the United States. The Swedish battery start-up burned through billions of euros in capital from investors such as Volkswagen, Goldman Sachs, and others, with little to show for it. Laurent and Gerard conduct a postmortem on this debacle of epic proportions.

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Solar Power World

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Solar Power World is proud to today unveil its inaugural winning class of Top Products for the solar and storage industry. The 2024 Top Products contest celebrates the most innovative and significant products available to the U.S. market. “Our judges had their work cut out for them, assessing many submissions in both the residential and… The post Solar Power World unveils winners of 2024 Top Products competition appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Energy Central

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Fill ‘er up? OK, and will that be methanol or liquefied natural gas, Mr. Massive Lower Carbon Emissions Containership? Today, that answer would likely be LNG. Both lower-carbon options are breaking away from a containership fuel transition peloton that includes everything from hydrogen and biodiesel to ammonia and nuclear. Reasons for the separation between the duo and the rest.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Driven by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and the digital transformation, U.S. data centers consumed an estimated 150 TWh of electricity in 2023—equivalent to around 3% of the nation’s power […] The post THE BIG PICTURE: How Much Power Will Data Centers Consume? (Infographic) appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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PV Tech

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Pioneering projects in China are demonstrating how the potential of solar power can be harnessed across a wide range of new settings. Carrie Xiao explores the many applications for PV beyond traditional power plants.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Egypt Reducing Renewable Energy Target. Karim Badawi, petroleum minister for Egypt, said the country has cut the amount of renewable energy it will likely have online by 2040. Badawi on Oct. 20, speaking at The post POWER Digest (December 2024) appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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PV Tech

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Tasmania's first utility-scale solar PV project, the 288MW Northern Midlands Solar Farm, is set to be developed after the signing of an offtake agreement with state-owned utility Hydro Tasmania.

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