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Unlocking Solar’s Full Potential with a Tiny Dose of Hydrogen Magic

Hydrogen Fuel News

Breakthrough in Wide-Bandgap Kesterite Solar Cells with Hydrogen Annealing What Is CZTS and Why Should You Care? CZTS, short for CuZnSnS , is a semiconductor material composed of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), tin (Sn) , and sulfur (S). It belongs to the kesterite family of materials and has become a promising option in the field of solar energy. What sets CZTS apart is its unique combination of properties.

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Texas A&M Launches SMR ‘Energy Proving Ground’ with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms

POWER Magazine

Texas A&M University System has unveiled four nuclear developers with which it plans to explore building and operating small modular reactor plants (SMRs) at its Texas A&M-RELLIS campus near College […] The post Texas A&M Launches SMR Energy Proving Ground with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Orange County, California officials enact emergency moratorium on new BESS in wake of fire at Moss Landing 

Energy Storage News

The Board of Supervisors (BoS) of Orange County, California, has enacted an emergency moratorium on the approval of any new BESS facilities proposed for unincorporated areas of the county in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents.

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Circunomics raises €8 million for its battery lifecycle management solution 

Charged

German start-up Circunomics, which is developing a battery lifecycle management system, closed an 8-million Series A financing round in December 2024. The company promotes the circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by “advancing internationalization and developing new digital services.” Circunomics provides a lifecycle management system featuring a digital business-to-business (B2B) marketplace and analytics that cover the entire battery lifecycle.

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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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Estonia backs 500MW pumped hydro project to integrate wind

Energy Storage News

The government of Estonia will financially back a 500MW pumped hydro energy storage project to meet the country's need for long-duration energy storage, as the Baltics prepare to disconnect from Russia's grid this weekend.

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Noveon Magnetics to supply rare earth magnets to Nidec Motor

Charged

Nidec Motor, a US-based manufacturer of commercial, industrial and appliance motors and controls, and Noveon Magnetics have signed a five-year, binding offtake agreement to potentially supply more than 1,000 tons of finished sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) rare earth magnets. Deliveries are set to begin in 2025, supporting Nidec’s operations across industries including automation, industrial, and defense applications.

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Pure Lithium and Saint-Gobain Ceramics to produce lithium-selective membranes for batteries

Charged

US-based lithium battery technology company Pure Lithium has signed a joint development agreement with Saint-Gobain Ceramics to accelerate the production of Pure Lithiums selective, water-blocking membranes for lithium metal anode production from brine. Pure Lithium has also invented a flexible lithium conducting membrane for next-generation lithium metal battery applications, which can serve as both a solid electrolyte and separator in a lithium metal battery.

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GridStor acquires 150MW/300MWh Texas BESS from Balanced Rock Power

Energy Storage News

Developer-operator GridStor has acquired a 150MW/300MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Texas, US from Balanced Rock Power (BRP).

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Toro unveils Electric High Lift Ultra Buggy e2500-THL

Charged

Toro, a maker of landscape equipment, construction equipment and material handling solutions, has announced the Electric High Lift Ultra Buggy e2500-THL. The new high-lift system offers construction and demolition crews a carrying capacity of up to 1,250 lbs (567 kg), a just over 6 ft (1.8-meter) dump height and 12.8 cu ft (0.37 cubic meters) of capacity, while the proprietary Toro HyperCell lithium-ion battery supplies eight hours of fume-free continuous operation, enough to support two shifts

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Self-powered sensor can generate electricity and light simultaneously using only movement

TechXplore

DGIST research teams have developed a self-powered sensor that uses motion and pressure to generate electricity and light simultaneously. This battery-free technology is expected to be used in various real-life applications, such as disaster rescue, sports, and wearable devices.

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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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Going Nuclear: Why AI Will Lead the Next Energy Transition

POWER Magazine

As policies and regulations are adjusted to reflect a new presidential administration, the U.S. needs to unleash its full energy potential by embracing nuclear power. With opinions and regulations historically […] The post Going Nuclear: Why AI Will Lead the Next Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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New device uses electrically assisted wind to fight fires

TechXplore

Researchers have developed a new portable tool that could improve how firefighters douse fires, making the process more efficient and far less risky.

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Ampyr buys co-developer Shell’s equity in 1GWh BESS in New South Wales, Australia

Energy Storage News

Renewable energy developer Ampyr Australia has secured Shell Energy Australia's remaining stake in the 1GWh Wellington battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales.

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Fossil fuel subsidies now more than $A2 trillion just in G7 countries

Renew Economy

Report finds volume of fossil fuel subsidies from G7 nations increased 15% between 2016 and 2023 with the US spending the most. The post Fossil fuel subsidies now more than $A2 trillion just in G7 countries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Enspired integrates battery health analytics into AI-driven BESS trading platform

Energy Storage News

European battery optimisation and energy trading service provider enspired has partnered with battery analytics company volytica diagnostics.

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Drilling of new geothermal doublet in Alfortville, France officially starts

ThinkGeoEnergy

The Coriance Group has officially started work on the drilling of a new geothermal doublet in the Alfortville commune in the suburbs of Paris, France. The new wells will be targeting the Dogger formation at a depth of 1600 meters, where water at 73 C is expected. The drilling will take approximately three months and commissioning is expected by September 2025.

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SEIA: US annual module manufacturing capacity passes 50GW

PV Tech

The US has surpassed 50GW of annual nameplate capacity for module capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

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Streamlining Outage Efficiency at a Pennsylvania Nuclear Power Plant

POWER Magazine

Nuclear power plant outages demand efficiency, safety, and a high level of coordination to execute time-critical tasks and bring plants back online quickly. When a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant faced […] The post Streamlining Outage Efficiency at a Pennsylvania Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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Yes, energy prices are hurting the food sector. But burning more fossil fuels is not the answer

TechXplore

Months out from a federal election, the industry lobby is gearing up in opposition to the Albanese government's renewable energy targets. In a salvo on Monday, food distributors urged the government to increase fossil fuel production, as a way to purportedly tackle high energy prices.

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Major Solar Tracker Technology Deal as Kinematics Completes Acquisition of P4Q

POWER Magazine

Kinematics, an Arizona-headquartered global group focused on intelligent motion control, said it has completed its acquisition of P4Q. Kinematics on Feb. 4 said it will now integrate P4Q’s high-performance electronics […] The post Major Solar Tracker Technology Deal as Kinematics Completes Acquisition of P4Q appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Engineers and architects launch manifesto on regenerative design

TechXplore

A team of engineers, architects and researchers from the University of Bath have published a manifesto on "regenerative" design and engineering, providing a guide to confronting the climate crisis and creating "Net Positive" buildings, technologies and systems.

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Spring into action: Maximizing solar farm performance through proactive maintenance

Solar Power World

Its that time of year when solar farm operators face the task of spring maintenance to ensure optimal performance during the long summer days. The consequences of inadequate maintenance can result in lost revenue due to sluggish performance or equipment downtime during peak production periods. Dirt on PV panels reduces the power output. Five grams… The post Spring into action: Maximizing solar farm performance through proactive maintenance appeared first on Solar Power World.

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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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Experts offer recommendations for EV battery recycling problem

TechXplore

Recyclers, battery manufacturers, and electric vehicle manufacturers must work together to revolutionize lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling processes to meet ever-growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, according to a new study.

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E-fuels startup will make diamonds before powering jet planes

TechCrunch: Climate

Circularitys process uses 40% less energy than competing CO2-to-fuel pathways. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Ohio Chamber of Commerce emerges as unexpected ally for solar projects

Canary Media

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce is emerging as an unexpected ally of clean-energy advocates and solar developers who are hoping to build more projects in the state.

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Hydro Tasmania strikes deal to continue powering one of world’s greenest smelters

Renew Economy

Hydro Tasmania inks new deal to supply manganese smelter with a majority renewables power mix that makes it one of the greenest in the world. The post Hydro Tasmania strikes deal to continue powering one of world’s greenest smelters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Want larger transmission lines? Fix this regulatory gap, experts say.

Canary Media

U.S. utilities are spending more than ever on their transmission grids. So why has the construction of new long-range, high-voltage power lines the kind that experts say the country desperately needs slowed over the past decade?

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Hybridisation and storage co-location key to strengthening revenue in European solar

PV Tech

Growing hybridisation and co-location of renewable power projects and storage facilities could strengthen revenue in Europes power sector.

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Australia’s most advanced green hydrogen project hangs in balance after state LNP pulls support

Renew Economy

Future of $12.5 billion renewable hydrogen project hangs in balance after new LNP state government pulls support, leaving questions over wind and solar projects. The post Australia’s most advanced green hydrogen project hangs in balance after state LNP pulls support appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New record for CIGS perovskite tandem solar cells

Science Daily: Renewable Energy

Combining two semiconductor thin films into a tandem solar cell can achieve high efficiencies with a minimal environmental footprint. Teams have now presented a CIGS-perovskite tandem cell that sets a new world record with an efficiency of 24.6%, certified by an independent body.

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Snowy Hydro-worth of solar and wind wasted in 2024, as curtailment continues to bite

Renew Economy

New data reveals that the total amount of large-scale solar and wind curtailment in 2024 was equivalent to the annual output of the original Snowy Hydro scheme. The post Snowy Hydro-worth of solar and wind wasted in 2024, as curtailment continues to bite appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Thames Water burns through £15mn a month on lawyers and advisers

Financial Times: Energy

Troubled utility tells court hearing for emergency loan that restructuring costs could top 200mn

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