Battery Storage Can Maintain Reliability, Even After Fossils Retire
NRDC onEarth
AUGUST 1, 2024
New analysis shows that Illinois can maintain reliability even after retiring fossil resources by deploying 3 GW of 4-hour battery storage.
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Global South Ecosystems are Producing Breakthrough Innovation to Solve Local Climate Needs
CleanTech Group
AUGUST 1, 2024
Countries in many parts of the world are already experiencing the effects of climate change, and Global South populations are particularly vulnerable. According. The post Global South Ecosystems are Producing Breakthrough Innovation to Solve Local Climate Needs appeared first on Cleantech Group.
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New trade show ready to showcase advances in water jetting
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2024
The first WJA Trade Show taking place in September will provide a strong focus on key issues in the water jetting industry, including health and safety, training and innovations like robotic systems. The first water jetting exhibition of its kind held by the Water Jetting Association takes place at the StoneX Stadium, North West London, on Thursday 12th September 2024.
“Pivotal moment:” Wind and solar overtake coal in China in historic first
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Total capacity of wind and solar in China has overtaken coal for the first time, and solar alone is predicted to overtake coal within two years. The post “Pivotal moment:” Wind and solar overtake coal in China in historic first appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
In a first, electric Ford F-150 trucks are powering homes in Baltimore
Canary Media
AUGUST 1, 2024
For the first time ever, electric Ford F-150 drivers are getting paid to run their homes from their pickup truck batteries during peak hours to help meet grid demand.
One of Australia’s biggest and worst performing wind farms back on line after near two month outage
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2024
What was once Australia's biggest wind farm is back on line after a transformer was repaired, but its overall performance has been poor. The post One of Australia’s biggest and worst performing wind farms back on line after near two month outage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Big renewables need big support: Local Energy Hubs can help us through the change
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2024
These hubs would help communities to understand and participate in the shift to renewables, from the small stuff to the big stuff, and serve as crucial touchpoints for developers. The post Big renewables need big support: Local Energy Hubs can help us through the change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
MIT hydrogen reactor design can use saltwater to power a submarine for a month
Hydrogen Fuel News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Researchers have come up with an interesting new way to produce H2 in marine vehicles A team of MIT researchers have discovered a fresh take on H2 production for a hydrogen reactor design that could be used to power marine vehicles such as submarines, which already draw in seawater. The fuel can be produced using only seawater, soda cans and coffee grounds The researchers focused on this chemical reaction because it could offer marine vehicles a new source of power in a world that is working to
6 Elements to Make Streets #SaferByDesign
The City Fix
AUGUST 1, 2024
India’s vibrant streets, a reflection of its dynamic culture, are unfortunately also the setting of a grim reality. Every year, approximately 150,000 people die on Indian roads, which translates to an average of 47 accidents and 18 deaths every hour. In.
Investment giant faces fine in first greenwashing action brought by ASIC
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Investment firm could have to pay fines amounting to all, or most, of it's annual profits after misleading consumers by promoting an "ethical" investment fund. The post Investment giant faces fine in first greenwashing action brought by ASIC appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Amazon Veteran Dean Fullerton Takes the Helm at Plug Power as COO
Hydrogen Fuel News
AUGUST 1, 2024
LATHAM, NY — Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has announced the appointment of Dean Fullerton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Fullerton, who brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Amazon, will be instrumental in driving strategic growth and operational excellence at the company.
It’s a Hot Italian Summer for Enapter Megawatt Electrolysers
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 1, 2024
Enapter’s production site is just outside of Pisa, in the beautiful region of Tuscany – famous for its landscape of olive groves, cypress trees and rolling hills crowned with picturesque.
Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave
POWER Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2024
Through its innovative virtual power plant (VPP), Arizona Public Service (APS) harnessed smart home devices to save 138 MW during a historic heatwave, shifting peak demand and proving critical for grid The post Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave appeared first on POWER Magazine.
City of Lancaster Multi-Agency Regional Resilience Center Named “Parris Center” in Honor of Mayor R. rex Parris and His Family
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 1, 2024
The City of Lancaster, California, has dedicated its Multi-Agency Regional Resilience Center to Mayor R. Rex Parris and his family, naming it the “Parris Center” in honor of their significant.
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.
Back on the solar-coaster: Rooftop PV market rebounds from June lull to record July
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Australia's rooftop solar market is again the focus of attention with "worsening lows and improving highs" harking back to the industry's bumpy formative years. The post Back on the solar-coaster: Rooftop PV market rebounds from June lull to record July appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Foton Is Delivering Fuel Cell Intercity Buses in Beijing
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 1, 2024
Foton AUV has delivered a batch of BJ6126 hydrogen fuel cell intercity buses to Beijing Leading Tourism Passenger Transport Company, as reported by the Chinese trade media Chinabuses. The number.
Axle Energy’s sprint to decarbonize the grid lights up with $9M seed led by Accel
TechCrunch: Climate
AUGUST 1, 2024
Axle Energy is a B2B, back-end infrastructure business focused on connecting flexible assets, such as electric vehicles and home batteries, to energy markets that aren't otherwise available for consumers to dip into. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Green Hydrogen: ‘Artificial Leaf’ Becomes Better under Pressure
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 1, 2024
Hydrogen can be produced via the electrolytic splitting of water. One option here is the use of photoelectrodes that convert sunlight into voltage for electrolysis in so called photoelectrochemical cells.
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.
Vietnamese Distribution Grid Automation System a Winning Project
POWER Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2024
Vietnam Electricity Group’s Ho Chi Minh City Power Corp. (EVNHCMC) deployed a distribution automation system that facilitates automatic—and very quick—fault detection and handling with a success rate of The post Vietnamese Distribution Grid Automation System a Winning Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
4 home battery misconceptions PV installers must debunk for homeowners
Solar Power World
AUGUST 1, 2024
In 2022, the residential solar market set its fifth consecutive quarterly growth record in the United States. This shows that homeowners generally recognize the benefits of solar panels. While encouraging, the same cannot be said for residential batteries – yet. In fact, a recent FranklinWH survey of 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that more than half… The post 4 home battery misconceptions PV installers must debunk for homeowners appeared first on Solar Power World.
Regulator signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, but trims budget by $300 million
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Regulator approves final costs for contested Humelink project, but trims the allowed budget by around $300 million. The post Regulator signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, but trims budget by $300 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Hygreen Energy and Voltan Group Sign Agreement to Provide After-Sales Maintenance and Technical Support for Electrolyzer Projects in Europe
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 1, 2024
BEIJING, CHINA AND MADRID, SPAIN– Hygreen Energy (“Hygreen” or “the Company”), a global electrolyzer manufacturer, and Voltan Group, a renowned technical services provider for the energy sector, have entered into a Memorandum.
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?
Sunrun launches V2H pilot in Maryland using Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks
Charged
AUGUST 1, 2024
Sunrun, which offers a “clean energy as a subscription” service, is piloting a vehicle-to-home power plant using a small group of customer-owned bidirectional EVs, in partnership with Baltimore Gas and Electric. The project uses Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks to deliver power to owners’ homes during peak demand times to support Maryland’s power grid.
Masdar and TotalEnergies to Develop a Commercial Green Hydrogen to Methanol to SAF Project in Abu Dhabi
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 1, 2024
Agreement follows successful test flight by Masdar and TotalEnergies demonstrating potential for converting methanol to SAF Project will capture and utilize CO2 from an industrial source as a feedstock for.
US senators seek to exclude Chinese PV manufacturers from IRA tax benefits
PV Tech
AUGUST 1, 2024
The “American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act” was introduced yesterday by a bipartisan group of senators.
South Africa Announces Bold Shift to Renewables and Nuclear
POWER Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2024
Emerging from a historic election that stripped the African National Congress (ANC) party of its majority, South Africa’s new government has indicated it will accelerate the transition to renewable power to The post South Africa Announces Bold Shift to Renewables and Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.
OCI Energy sells 260MW ERCOT solar plant to Hyundai Engineering
PV Tech
AUGUST 1, 2024
The transaction also sets the stage for both companies to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for future collaboration on the development of renewable energy.
Engineering researchers crack the code to boost solar cell efficiency and durability
Science Daily: Renewable Energy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Photovoltaic (PV) technologies, which convert light into electricity, are increasingly applied worldwide to generate renewable energy. Researchers have now developed a molecular treatment that significantly enhances the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells. Their breakthrough will potentially accelerate the large-scale production of this clean energy.
HDF Energy and Tunisian Ministry of Energy Collaborate on Developing an International Green Hydrogen Production Project
FuelCellsWorks
AUGUST 1, 2024
Tunis– HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France), d eveloper of large-scale hydrogen infrastructure , h as signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy of.
Thames Water has breached its licence to operate. So what now?
Financial Times: Energy
AUGUST 1, 2024
For a start, the regulator must act quickly if it is to retain any shred of credibility
‘Ultra-cheap energy for every household’: could a different kind of tariff change everything?
The Guardian: Energy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Rising block tariffs and national energy guarantee systems are almost unknown in Europe – but are flourishing elsewhere More than half of the world’s population lives under an energy system that its advocates say can tackle fuel poverty, improve crumbling housing stock and reduce energy demand. And to cap it off – when properly designed – it would not cost the taxpayer anything.
UK charges Glencore’s billionaire ex-head of oil over corrupt payments
Financial Times: Energy
AUGUST 1, 2024
Alex Beard and four other former employees of UK-listed commodity trader charged after long-running bribery probe
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