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Enhanced geothermal systems promise wider access to clean energy

TechXplore

Historically, access to geothermal energy has hinged on real estate's famously three most important factors: location, location, and location. Because conventional geothermal power plants require hot, permeable rocks and plenty of underground fluid, use of the technology has been limited mostly to places with recent volcanism, such as Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Kenya, El Salvador, Iceland, and the western United States.

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Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet

POWER Magazine

A volunteer advisory group told the utility that serves Colorado's second-largest city that it should look at adding a small nuclear reactor for additional power generation. The post Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Dutch renewable investors lose money on sale of Australian solar and hybrid assets

Renew Economy

The Dutch-based renewable energy investor Photon Energy says it has made a loss on the sale of its Australian based solar portfolio, which includes a small solar-battery hybrid project development. Photon last year announced the sale to CleanPeak Energy of a portfolio of 15 MW of operating solar farms around Leeton and Fivebough and a […] The post Dutch renewable investors lose money on sale of Australian solar and hybrid assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cambridge GaN Devices raises $32 million to expand power semiconductor production

Charged

Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), a spinout from Cambridge University in the UK, has secured $32 million in Series C financing to expand its operations in the UK, North America, Taiwan and Europe. The investment was led by an unnamed strategic investor and included participation from British Patient Capital as well as existing investors Parkwalk, BGF, Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), Foresight Group and IQ Capital.

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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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Peter Dutton’s nuclear accounting trick #4: Assume climate change has no cost

Renew Economy

What is omitted from the Coalition's nuclear policy costings is far more informative about the party's energy and climate leanings than anything contained in its modelling. The post Peter Dutton’s nuclear accounting trick #4: Assume climate change has no cost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tariffs And Policy Repeals Could Force U.S. Auto Industry To Fail, Ceding Economic Growth To China

Energy Innovation

America's auto industry is back in the fast lane in a race with China to economic dominance. Imposing tariffs and repealing policies will throw that in reverse.

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Shoreham Port and ScottishPower announce green hydrogen feasibility partnership

Energy Central

Shoreham ScottishPower and its parent company, Iberdrola, are driving the development of green hydrogen production in the UK by leveraging Iberdrola's global experience and successful track record of delivering green hydrogen production projects in Spain and developing projects across eight countries. Two of ScottishPower’s leading projects in the UK were successful in the.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells vs. Combustion Engines: BMW’s Experiment in Logistics

Hydrogen Fuel News

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Join BMW Groups Logistics Fleet BMW Group has taken a bold step in shaping the future of sustainable logistics with the introduction of two zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell trucks. These vehicles are part of a pilot operation under the European H2Haul project, aimed at promoting hydrogen mobility in freight transport. The trucks will cover routes between Leipzig, Landsberg, and Nuremberg, offering real-world testing for this cutting-edge technology.

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Top shale boss says US oil companies will not flock back to Russia

Financial Times: Energy

Harold Hamm warns executives will be wary of any peace deal between Trump and Putin

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Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

The Guardian: Energy

The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump The Kremlins invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global energy industry; unravelling Europes decades-long reliance on gas imported via pipelines from Russia, and triggering a global squeeze on gas markets that unleashed a cost of living crisis still felt today.

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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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Canada Plants A Big Wet Kiss On Oil Pipelines

CleanTechnica

US tariffs have been a wake up call for Canada, which is putting up $35 billion to promote two oil pipelines. It needs to think smarter. The post Canada Plants A Big Wet Kiss On Oil Pipelines appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Can Auto Dealerships Survive the Squeeze?

CleanTechnica

Like it or not, auto dealerships are a vital part of the distribution network for both new and used cars. At the moment, they are being squeezed by the adoption of electric vehicles requiring less servicing and a price war in Australia. Can they survive? Should they survive? And what. [continued] The post Can Auto Dealerships Survive the Squeeze? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Executive Order Deletes Social Cost Of Carbon From Official US Policy Considerations

CleanTechnica

The current administration is following the order of the Heritage Foundation by banning the use of social cost of carbon calculations. The post Executive Order Deletes Social Cost Of Carbon From Official US Policy Considerations appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Geely Releases EX5, Signals Revitalization of Operations in the Philippines

CleanTechnica

Geely Philippines just introduced its first all-electric model, the EX5, last week. This launch is part of a broader strategy by Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) to establish a firmer foothold in the region, underpinned by a transition to operations led directly from its Hangzhou headquarters. The EX5, a key component. [continued] The post Geely Releases EX5, Signals Revitalization of Operations in the Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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US Cultural Revolution: Gutting of National Science Foundation & Its Climate Research

CleanTechnica

The US National Science Foundation (NSF) is a storied organization. Literally storied, as it’s integral to the setting, characters and plot points of Kim Stanley Robinson’s Science in the Capital trilogy, one of his many works of climate fiction. Instead of the triumph of science and peace he envisaged in. [continued] The post US Cultural Revolution: Gutting of National Science Foundation & Its Climate Research appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota’s Late Shift to BEVs Evident in Latest Financials Report

CleanTechnica

Toyota has gone through dozens of pairs of shoes dragging its feet on battery-electric vehicles. There may be no more notable laggard on electric vehicles (though, neighboring Honda gives it a run for its money). I pointed out yesterday that despite all of its hype for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. [continued] The post Toyota’s Late Shift to BEVs Evident in Latest Financials Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Xcel Energy Is Keeping Its Renewable Energy Train On The Rails

CleanTechnica

Renewable energy stakeholders in the US continue to hold the decarbonization fort and launch new wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The post Xcel Energy Is Keeping Its Renewable Energy Train On The Rails appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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