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The clean energy transition, in 10 charts

Canary Media

Canary Medias chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Canary thanks Clean Energy Counsel for its support of the column. Every day, Canary Media documents the clean energy transition with words and at least once a week, we do it with charts.

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Lyten to acquire lithium-metal battery manufacturing assets from Cuberg

Charged

San Jose-headquartered Lyten , a manufacturer of advanced materials and sulfur-lithium batteries, plans to acquire manufacturing assets from San Leandro-headquartered Cuberg, including its lithium-metal battery manufacturing facility and cell-making equipment. Lyten plans to convert the facility to lithium-sulfur battery production and to invest up to $20 million in 2025 to expand its full Bay Area production capacity to as much as 200 MWh.

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Module price drop and supply chain vulnerabilities: sun.store on the European solar market

PV Tech

As the year comes to an end, PV Tech speaks to sun.store's Agata Krawiec-Rokita about the companys 2024 performance and 2025 prospects.

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Hyzon Motors Issues WARN Act Notice Amid Financial Challenges

Hydrogen Fuel News

Financial Woes and Policy Uncertainty Pushes Hyzon Motors Hyzon Motors, a US based heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer, recently announced a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) notice. This decision affects employees at the companys Bolingbrook, Illinois, and Troy, Michigan facilities, alongside its remaining workforce in these states.

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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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The PV review, Q3 2024: SunPower collapses, Maxeon struggles and US tariffs tighten

PV Tech

The demise of SunPower and the ongoing struggles of Maxeon dominated the news in Q3 2024, along with forecasts of a lengthy industry downturn.

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Sport produces mountains of high-tech waste—researchers are finding new ways to recycle it

TechXplore

In the early days of the modern Olympics and Paralympics, athletes competed using heavy, non-aerodynamic equipment. The record for throwing a javelin, for instance, has almost doubled since 1908, when the sport was introduced. Athletes have got betterbut so has their equipment.

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Why LONGi Hydrogen and HydrogenPro Are Betting Big on Electrolyzers

Hydrogen Fuel News

LONGi Hydrogen and HydrogenPro Join Forces to Advance Green Hydrogen Technology LONGi Hydrogen and HydrogenPro ASA have recently announced a landmark partnership, marking a significant step in the development of green hydrogen technology. With a combined investment of approximately NOK 140 million, the collaboration includes contributions from ANDRITZ AG and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

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Study explores microbial methods for hydrogen production from waste

TechXplore

As the world grapples with rising energy consumption and escalating environmental crises, the need for sustainable energy solutions has never been more urgent. Microbial hydrogen production is emerging as a promising renewable energy pathway, offering a clean, high-energy-density alternative that can be sourced from a wide variety of feedstocks.

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US DOE offers US$584.5 million to Convergent for solar-plus-storage in Puerto Rico

Energy Storage News

The US Department of Energys (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has committed US$584.5 million to Convergent Energy and Power to build solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Puerto Rico.

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How Panasonic is Breathing New Life Into Old Spaces

Hydrogen Fuel News

Panasonic’s Cardiff RE100 Facility: Technological Advancements at the Cardiff Facility Panasonic’s newly launched RE100 facility in Cardiff, Wales, represents a bold leap in renewable energy innovation. Designed to run entirely on renewable sources, the site’s infrastructure integrates hydrogen fuel cells, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems , and battery storage.

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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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American Battery Factory partners with China’s KAN Battery to pilot LFP cell manufacturing

Energy Storage News

American Battery Factory (ABF) has partnered with KAN Battery to pilot a line of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells.

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Year in a word: Greenlash

Financial Times: Energy

The seemingly unrelenting rise of populism has spurred a retreat from environmental targets

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India Adds 4 GW of New Coal-Fired Capacity for Second Straight Year

POWER Magazine

India added 4 GW of coal-fired power generation capacity this year, according to the country’s Central Electricity Authority, about the same amount of new coal-based generation it added in 2023. […] The post India Adds 4 GW of New Coal-Fired Capacity for Second Straight Year appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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India: SECI launches 500MWh BESS tender with Viability Gap Funding in Kerala

Energy Storage News

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has launched a 150MW/500MWh battery storage solicitation in Kerala.

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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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EVs Climbing the Mountain

Energy Central

Canary Media: "One-in-five new cars sold this year will be battery-powered."Just 6 yrs ago only 2% of new vehicles sold worldwide were pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids. But the International Energy Agency is confident that 20% of all vehicles sold this year will be battery-powered.

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3 Business Resolutions for the New Year

Mosaic

2025 has arrived. With the new year upon us, many people are focused on resolutions, and that goes for solar businesses too! Taking time to set goals and priorities now, can help you find success throughout the year. In our opinion, the best resolutions are the ones that center around the customer and make it easy and beneficial to choose sustainable upgrades here are three resolutions to get you thinking. 1.

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67Ah Semi-Solid Battery: Insights from Low-Temperature Testing

Energy Central

We recently tested a 67Ah semi-solid high-voltage lithium battery under extreme low temperatures (-40). During the test: The chamber's temperature increased from -40 to -29. This rise indicates heat release from the battery during operation, showcasing its active performance even in harsh conditions. This performance could be a game-changer for applications in cold.

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How developing nations can raise money to offset climate crisis

Eco-Business

Emerging economies need to explore innovative, pragmatic strategies to mobilise funds for climate adaptation and mitigation.

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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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Ukraine receives first US gas shipments via Greece

Financial Times: Energy

Kyivs purchase comes before expiry of Russian gas transit deal and Trumps inauguration

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Restoration of India’s Yamuna River blighted by concrete

Eco-Business

The plan to rejuvenate the Ganges second-largest tributary, overseen by the Delhi Development Authority, has been criticised for the amount of concrete involved.

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Power Integrations’ wide-creepage IC switcher targets 800 V automotive applications

Charged

US-based Power Integrations , which produces high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has introduced a wide-creepage package option for its InnoSwitch3-AQ flyback switcher IC for automotive applications. A wide drain-to-source-pin creepage distance of 5.1 mm eliminates the need for conformal coating, making the IC compliant with the IEC60664-1 standard in 800 V vehicles while simplifying manufacturing and increasing system reliability.

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Explainer: Why ocean temperatures are a growing concern

Eco-Business

Cleaner global shipping, El Nio and a subsea volcano have all been implicated, as scientists rush to understand record-breaking ocean heat.

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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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Photos: 2024 Was the LNG Export Boom’s Wild Year

DeSmogBlog

As the year began, the climate movement had its sights set on reining in the sprawling liquefied natural gas (LNG) export industry thats been transforming the Gulf Coast since 2016. Author and activist Bill McKibben proclaimed a massive win early on. But that victory proved to be short-lived. From start to finish, the future of LNG in the United States would take a wild ride in 2024.

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New Tools Make Early Detection Of Forest Fires Possible

CleanTechnica

Some forest fires could be avoided by earlier detection. Today, new digital and satellite tools are available to do just that. The post New Tools Make Early Detection Of Forest Fires Possible appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New York Becomes Second State To Pass Superfund Pollution Law

CleanTechnica

A new Superfund law in New York may require fossil fuel companies to pay up to $75 billion over 25 years for harm to the environment. The post New York Becomes Second State To Pass Superfund Pollution Law appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NIO’s New Firefly Brand Has Some Special Sauce, Could Help NIO Reach Profitability

CleanTechnica

NIO launched a new brand last week, the low-cost Firefly brand. The new compact car from Firefly will cost as little as 148,800 yuan ($20,400) at launch. It also launched its most expensive model, the ET9, which starts at 788,000 yuan ($108,000), more than 5 times more! Clearly, NIO is. [continued] The post NIO’s New Firefly Brand Has Some Special Sauce, Could Help NIO Reach Profitability appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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You Can Now Get Free Tesla Supercharging Adapters from Hyundai

CleanTechnica

Almost every automaker in the US has decided to put the Tesla Supercharger port (or NACS North American Charging Standard port) on its EVs in the future, instead of CCS fast charging ports. The challenge, in the meantime, is getting adapters for existing EVs to allow them to. [continued] The post You Can Now Get Free Tesla Supercharging Adapters from Hyundai appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Inside Scoop On The First Ever Electric Vehicle To Hit The Rose Bowl Parade

CleanTechnica

For the first time ever in Rose Bowl history, an electric vehicle will power a float in the 136th annual Rose Bowl Parade on January 1, 2025. The post The Inside Scoop On The First Ever Electric Vehicle To Hit The Rose Bowl Parade appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lilium Lives!

CleanTechnica

A couple of months ago, I wrote about Lilium running out of money. It seemed the dream had died. After 9 years and nearly 1,000 “preorders,” Lilium just couldn’t make it financially. It’s hard to get off the ground as a startup and reach profitability, even more so in an. [continued] The post Lilium Lives! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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China Hits EV Target 10 Years Early, Still Hasn’t Reached 2020 Nuclear Target

CleanTechnica

On October 27th of 2020, the China Society of Automotive Engineers laid out a roadmap for how the country was going to achieve 50% of all cars sold in 2035 being fully electric, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen, with 95% of them of course being fully electric. Per projections from HSBC, [continued] The post China Hits EV Target 10 Years Early, Still Hasn’t Reached 2020 Nuclear Target appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Is Safety A Much Bigger Issue For Robotaxis Than We Assume?

CleanTechnica

The “robotaxi revolution” has been hyped for about a decade. Many see it as never coming. Many see it as just around the next corner. The fact of the matter is: robotaxis are already in operation. However, that’s still at a rather small scale. The “revolution” part would be when. [continued] The post Is Safety A Much Bigger Issue For Robotaxis Than We Assume?

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Electric Truck Charging’s Cost & Price Flexibility Are Its Superpower

CleanTechnica

Key takeaways Early adopters of charging microgrids can gain a competitive edge with flexible pricing Solar-powered microgrids cut costs with zero marginal cost energy Collaboration on green corridors boosts savings and revenues First movers with electric truck charging microgrids have a superpower, which is much more flexible energy pricing options.