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Clean Transportation: Another Form of Indigenous Resistance to Big Oil

NRDC onEarth

A deep dive into tribal clean transportation with the executive director of Electric Nation, Bob Blake.

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“I’m not interested in the fanatics:” Dutton responds to science academy’s report on nuclear SMRs

Renew Economy

Dutton dismissed report on nuclear SMR by the highly respected Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, saying he is not interested in the views of "fanatics." The post “I’m not interested in the fanatics:” Dutton responds to science academy’s report on nuclear SMRs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hidden Hazards: Oversight Voids in Gas Gathering Lines

NRDC onEarth

PHMSA lacks complete information on gathering line routes and operating status. Recent accidents confirm these pipelines pose unknown hazards beneath our feet.

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China installs more than 100GW of solar in first half of 2024

Renew Economy

Government data shows China has already installed more than 100GW of new solar capacity this year, bringing the total to more than 700GW. The post China installs more than 100GW of solar in first half of 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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California aims for 7.6GW of offshore wind by 2035

Canary Media

If California wants to meet its goal of building gigawatts of floating wind turbines off its coast in the coming decades, the state needs to go big or go home.

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Origin to double size of Eraring battery to soak up solar next to country’s biggest coal generator

Renew Economy

Origin to double size of Eraring battery, adding a more than four-hour second stage to help soak up solar at the site of Australia's largest coal generator. The post Origin to double size of Eraring battery to soak up solar next to country’s biggest coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New rules will allow consumer energy to compete with coal and gas, make solar visible and power cheaper

Renew Economy

Virtual power plants, community batteries and flexible industrial loads could soon compete directly with coal and gas plants and big batteries, as part of proposed rule change that promises to slash the energy costs. The post New rules will allow consumer energy to compete with coal and gas, make solar visible and power cheaper appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UK National Gas Network Ready for 100% Hydrogen

FuelCellsWorks

A world-first trial in Carlisle tested hydrogen blending from 2% to 100%, proving it is safe and effective for the UK gas network. A trial in Cumbria has tested the.

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Bowen backs NT renewables drive with $250 million for batteries, solar and grid upgrades

Renew Economy

Federal Labor tips $250 million into upgrading and expanding the electricity grid in the Northern Territory, as it races to get to 50 per cent renewables. The post Bowen backs NT renewables drive with $250 million for batteries, solar and grid upgrades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This little-known agency has billions to make federal buildings green

Canary Media

An under-the-radar U.S. agency is pushing efforts to slash emissions from buildings, marshaling billions of dollars to test and deploy new carbon-cutting technologies and materials at properties owned by the federal government. The U.S.

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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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Repowering old wind farms could treble capacity, using a lot less turbines

Renew Economy

Experts say around 1700MW of aging wind generation in Australia could be repowered to deliver 6GW, using just a third of the turbines. But there are issues to address. The post Repowering old wind farms could treble capacity, using a lot less turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Toyota Joins With Coca-Cola and Air Liquide for Heavy Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Test Programme

FuelCellsWorks

In collaboration with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide, Toyota is undertaking a pilot programme for a new hydrogen fuel cell, zero tailpipe emission long-haul truck. Toyota has provided a proof-of-concept hydrogen.

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Farmers demand more control, higher payments for wind and solar projects

Renew Economy

Farmers want to force renewable energy developers to maintain the agricultural productivity of farming land, and to pay more for hosting. The post Farmers demand more control, higher payments for wind and solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KLM and ZeroAvia Plan Zero-Emission Demonstration Flight Using Liquid Hydrogen

FuelCellsWorks

Leading European airline and hydrogen-electric propulsion innovator plan to work towards joint demonstration flight. Farnborough International Airshow– ZeroAvia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announced that they will work towards a demonstration.

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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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Fortescue opens first solar farm as it gathers wind assets to help real zero and green hydrogen plans

Renew Economy

Fortescue starts production from its first solar farm as it insists its "real zero" target by 2030 remains on track, despite the timeline shifting on its green hydrogen plans. The post Fortescue opens first solar farm as it gathers wind assets to help real zero and green hydrogen plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WestCAT to Replace Old Diesel Buses With New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

FuelCellsWorks

The Western Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT) will receive $20,646,189 to buy hydrogen fuel cell buses to replace older diesel buses and expand its hydrogen fueling station and maintenance facilities,

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Zinc Battery Manufacturers Partner to Speed Commercialization

POWER Magazine

The Zinc Battery Initiative (ZBI) and its members have collaborated with experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and West Virginia University (WVU) to develop an effective path to […] The post Zinc Battery Manufacturers Partner to Speed Commercialization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Germany Commits to Massive Hydrogen Import Strategy to Meet Future Demands

FuelCellsWorks

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its hydrogen economy, Germany has approved a comprehensive hydrogen import strategy that anticipates importing up to 2.73 million tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen by.

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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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Stadler picks OPmobility to power its first H2 trains in Europe

Hydrogen Fuel News

OPmobiliy awarded major contract with Stadler. One of the world’s largest rail vehicle manufacturers, Stadler, has awarded a major contract to OPmobility, which will equip Stadler’s H2 trains in Italy with high-pressure hydrogen storage systems and fuel cell systems. Deliveries for the trains is planned for late 2025. OPmobility is a France-based leader in mobility, including innovative technologies for sustainable mobility.

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China installs 102.48GW of new PV in first half of 2024

PV Tech

China added 102.48GW of new PV installations between January and June 2024, according to the latest data from China's National Energy Administration.

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Talon Logistics Sparks Curiosity with Intriguing Nikola Hydrogen Truck Post on Facebook

Hydrogen Fuel News

Pioneering Sustainability with Nikola Talon Logistics, known for its innovative approach in the logistics industry, has stirred up curiosity and excitement with a recent Facebook post. The company, which partnered with Nikola last year, posted a picture of their hydrogen truck with the caption, “What’s wrong with this picture?” The intriguing post quickly caught the attention of followers, leading to a notable response from a savvy subscriber, “Shows only one truck that

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Netherlands: TotalEnergies Acquires a Stake in the OranjeWind Offshore Wind Farm in View of Supplying Green Hydrogen to Its European Refineries and Lowering Their Emissions

FuelCellsWorks

PARIS– TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) today signed agreements with German renewable developer RWE, to acquire a 50% stake in OranjeWind, a 795 MW offshore wind farm under development in the.

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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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The Cost of Decarbonizing Industry is High, But Within Reach

BloombergNEF

Producing the materials needed for the infrastructure and objects we use every day accounts for more than 20% of global emissions. These are some of the most difficult industries to decarbonize, as we have few ready options to replace the coal, gas and oil they typically use as fuel and feedstocks. Over the next six years hydrogen, carbon capture and electrification will need to be tested and scaled, as industrial emissions must drop dramatically from 2030.

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Hopium successfully crosses the test bed course Performance above expectations for the 100 kW Hopium Fuel Cell

FuelCellsWorks

Paris– HOPIUM (FR0014000U63 – ALHPI), the cleantech, which aims to decarbonize heavy transport, has successfully completed the bench tests of its 100 kW battery. The latter confirm characteristics and performance unmatched to date.

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Utility offtake agreement signed for gigawatt-hour scale BESS project in Arizona

Energy Storage News

Arizona utility Salt River Project has signed agreement for dispatch rights to 250MW/1,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project.

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SunHydrogen Announces Agreement with CTF Solar GmbH, Global Innovator of Thin Film Solar Cell Modules, to Accelerate Production of Green Hydrogen Panels

FuelCellsWorks

CORALVILLE, IA– SunHydrogen, Inc. (OTCQB: HYSR), the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and water, today announced that the Company has entered into a technology.

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Ryze is supplying ZeroAvia with hydrogen fuel for flight testing in UK

Hydrogen Fuel News

The two companies recently entered a partnership. Ryze, a supplier of clean hydrogen fuel has teamed up with ZeroAvia, a developer of zero-emission hydrogen-electric engines for commercial aircrafts. As part of the new deal, Ryze, which is known for providing heavy-duty vehicle and long-range fleet operators in the industrial and construction sectors with affordable and simple conversion to hydrogen, will supply hydrogen to ZeroAvia.

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Proton-Conducting Materials Could Enable New Green Energy Technologies

FuelCellsWorks

Analysis and materials identified by MIT engineers could lead to more energy-efficient fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, or computing devices. As the name suggests, most electronic devices today work through the.

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Micropep taps tiny proteins to make pesticides safer

TechCrunch: Climate

Farmers have got to do something about pests. But nobody really likes the idea of using more chemical pesticides. Thomas Laurent’s company, Micropep, thinks the answer might already be in the plants themselves. Micropep is exploring how naturally occurring compounds, known as micropeptides, might work as an entirely new class of pesticides. If the startup […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Dutch Hydrogen Market Shows Growth but Project Progression Remains Muted, Reports ICIS

FuelCellsWorks

LONDON-– ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, has reported considerable Dutch hydrogen market growth across supply and demand between October 2023 and April 2024. Despite such growth, no projects in the Netherlands have progressed further.

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120MW solar-plus-storage project in Western Australia aided by AU$215 million debt finance

PV Tech

Frontier Energy has secured a AU$215 million debt facility to construct and operate a 120MW solar-plus-storage facility in Western Australia.

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First Look at NSW Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

FuelCellsWorks

The NSW Government has today unveiled the design of the first state Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, that will train thousands of plumbers and gas fitters and ensure NSW has a.

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