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BMW Group Plant Regensburg Drives Toward Hydrogen-Powered Logistics by 2030

Hydrogen Fuel News

BMW Group Plant Regensburg Drives Toward Hydrogen-Powered Logistics by 2030 The BMW Group Plant Regensburg is forging ahead with an ambitious plan to revolutionize its logistics processes by integrating hydrogen propulsion systems. This transformation is set to begin in 2026, with the introduction of hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks, aiming for a full transition from electric to hydrogen propulsion by 2030.

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Asian Development Bank loan to support Sri Lanka’s first grid-scale battery storage project

Energy Storage News

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) multilateral finance institution has approved a loan to upgrade Sri Lanka’s grid infrastructure.

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California revises LCFS regulations to favor EV charging over biofuels

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The California Air Resources Board has approved an update to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that will make it more difficult for biofuel producers to generate regulatory credits, and seems likely to result in the largest share of credits going to support electricity for EV charging. The program, which is funded by fossil fuel suppliers whose product emissions exceed legislators’ emissions targets, delivered $2.8 billion to suppliers of biofuels and electricity for EVs last year.

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New South Wales government approves one of Australia’s largest BESS projects at coal-fired power plant

Energy Storage News

Australia's New South Wales government has approved plans for a 500MW/2,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) being developed by energy generator-retailer EnergyAustralia.

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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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Ioneer receives federal permit for its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada

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Emerging lithium-boron producer Ioneer has received the final permit approval for its Rhyolite Ridge project from the US Bureau of Land Management. Having received the formal approval, Ioneer expects to issue updated reserve figures and estimated project costs by December 2024 and advance toward a final investment decision with its financing partners in the first quarter of 2025.

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Cambridge materials science spin-out Molyon is on a mission to make next-gen batteries fly

TechCrunch: Climate

Battery tech is pivotal as the world leans into electrification to power decarbonization in the race against climate change. But rising demand is putting more attention on the limits and drawbacks of current generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology. This is where Cambridge University spin-out Molyon hopes to come in: the U.K. startup is developing next-gen […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Microwave-induced pyrolysis: A promising solution for recycling electric cables

TechXplore

The demand for electronics has led to a significant increase in e-waste. In 2022, approximately 62 million tons of e-waste were generated, marking an 82% increase from 2010. Projections indicate that this figure could rise to 82 million tons by 2030.

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Clearway signs offtake exclusivity agreement with California utility for 3GWh BESS in light of interconnection delays

Energy Storage News

IPP Clearway Energy Group has signed a Energy Storage Exclusivity Agreement (ESEA) with California CCA utility Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) for a 750MW/3,000MWh standalone BESS located in Monterey County, California.

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Inspired by nature: Leaftronics pave way for biodegradable electronics

TechXplore

A research team headed by Prof. Karl Leo at TUD Dresden University of Technology have developed an innovative, nature-inspired solution that could revolutionize the electronics industry: "Leaftronics." This innovative approach leverages the natural structure of leaves to create biodegradable electronic substrates with enhanced properties and offers a sustainable, efficient, and scalable solution to the global-waste problem.

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The evolving dynamics of the energy storage system integrator landscape

Energy Storage News

We hear from S&P Global Commodity Insights analysts and a former Fluence executive about the major trends shaping the competitive landscape of system integrators in the BESS industry.

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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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Extreme weather threatens Canada's hydropower future

TechXplore

Hydropower production in Canada is plummeting as extreme weather linked to climate change, particularly sudden swings between drought and flood, hampers output while threatening the structure of dams themselves.

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Milestone BESS projects progressed in Finland, Netherlands, Germany and France

Energy Storage News

A flurry of major grid-scale BESS news in Finland, the Netherlands, Germany and France about projects which could all be described as the largest in those countries.

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What Air Liquide’s La Mède Hydrogen Plant Means for Industry and Sustainability

Hydrogen Fuel News

Air Liquide Launches Renewable Hydrogen Project at La Mède Air Liquide has unveiled a significant renewable hydrogen production initiative at TotalEnergies’ La Mède site in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France. This project is set to enhance the region’s hydrogen ecosystem while supporting TotalEnergies’ biorefinery operations. The partnership aligns with Air Liquide’s goals to innovate decarbonization solutions for industries and contribute towards a sustainable energy transitio

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Advances in carbon nanotube applications enhance battery dry process

TechXplore

A research team led by Dr. Joong Tark Han at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Nano Hybrid Technology Research Center has developed the world's first technology for producing highly dispersible carbon nanotube (CNT) powder, which can be easily applicable to environmentally-friendly secondary battery dry processes.

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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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Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with surprise role in keeping lights on in NSW heatwave

Renew Economy

Updated: Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW. The post Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with surprise role in keeping lights on in NSW heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteries

TechXplore

Whether you're manufacturing cement, steel, chemicals, or paper, you need a large amount of heat. Almost without exception, manufacturers around the world create that heat by burning fossil fuels.

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South Australia wants to bring back mothballed diesel plants due to lack of demand side options

Renew Economy

South Australia wants to bring back two mothballed diesel generators for the next two summers, citing the lack of demand side measures in the state and delays to the new link to NSW. The post South Australia wants to bring back mothballed diesel plants due to lack of demand side options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ipsun Solar, Versiris Energy Partner to Install Solar on Virginia Storage Units

Solar Industry

Ipsun Solar and Versiris Energy have partnered on installing 1.58 MW of rooftop solar on storage units across Virginia. The partnership’s first completed installation project is located at a facility in Fairfax, Va. “We are delighted to partner with Versiris Energy; they bring a tremendous track record of commitment to high-quality projects,” says Jim Cahill, general manager of Ipsun Solar.

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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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China solar giant Jinko seeks federal approval for massive PV and battery project in Queensland

Renew Economy

Chinese solar giant Jinko seeks planning approvals for a large solar and battery project near Goondiwindi in Queensland. The post China solar giant Jinko seeks federal approval for massive PV and battery project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New England labor unions call for faster offshore wind buildout

Canary Media

A new report by a coalition of unions across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts calls for the states to raise their ambitions for offshore wind.

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NSW gives planning approval for giant 2 GWh battery at site of state’s likely last coal generator

Renew Economy

NSW government gives planning approval for another giant battery to be built at the site of a coal fired power generator likely to close within the next decade. The post NSW gives planning approval for giant 2 GWh battery at site of state’s likely last coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Compressed natural gas vehicles gain slow momentum in Nigeria

TechXplore

Car mechanic Adebola Omotosho has to drive eight kilometers across Nigeria's bustling commercial hub Lagos to fill his tank with compressed natural gas.

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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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FRV starts generating power from its biggest Australian solar farm, which will supply Microsoft data centres

Renew Economy

Spanish owned FRV starts generating power to its biggest solar farm to date, which has a supply contract to data centres operated by Microsoft. The post FRV starts generating power from its biggest Australian solar farm, which will supply Microsoft data centres appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fine-tuning how homes can help the grid as 'virtual power plants'

Canary Media

Can thousands of houses equipped with remote-control thermostats and other devices mimic what big power plants do for utility grids? EnergyHub , a software and services company that operates virtual power plants (VPPs) for about 70 utilities in 30 states, says yes — and it has a trove of data from three major U.S.

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Metro Self Storage Deploys Solar Across Northeast Portfolio

Solar Industry

Metro Self Storage has engaged Wunder to deploy solar across its portfolio of self-storage facilities. The first six solar projects to come online, totaling 710 kW, are located in Illinois and New Jersey. “Deploying solar across our portfolio has been an incredible step forward for our business,” says Nick Gerou, chief investment officer at Metro. “Not only are we unlocking new revenue, but we’re also powering our facilities with clean energy and achieving our sustainabi

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China’s emissions peak in sharper focus as solar and electric cars boom

Financial Times: Energy

Experts cautiously optimistic about Beijing’s environmental progress

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Japan, Korea Groups Will Build 2.4-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Qatar

POWER Magazine

Four major Japanese and Korean energy companies have jointly won the rights to build and operate a natural gas-fired power plant and a seawater desalination facility near Doha in Qatar. […] The post Japan, Korea Groups Will Build 2.4-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Qatar appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NSW consumers asked to dial back electricity use as coal and gas plants go missing in heatwave

Renew Economy

NSW asks consumers to dial back electricity use in heatwave as major coal units go missing, including at the Eraring facility it has agreed to underwrite to stay open for longer. The post NSW consumers asked to dial back electricity use as coal and gas plants go missing in heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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US scrambles to break reliance on Russian nuclear fuel

Financial Times: Energy

The race to boost the domestic supply chain comes amid a revival in interest in nuclear energy due to surging power demand

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Community meetings for proposed Victoria wind farm cancelled due to “safety concerns”

Renew Economy

Community forums for proposed wind farm in central Victoria cancelled by the developer over "safety concerns". The post Community meetings for proposed Victoria wind farm cancelled due to “safety concerns” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Eastern Europe to focus on ‘ready-to-bank’, not ‘ready-to-build’, solar project development

PV Tech

Getting projects to the 'ready-to-bank' stage is a key challenge for Eastern Europe’s energy transition, according to speakers at LSSCEE.

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Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with key role in keeping lights in NSW heatwave

Renew Economy

Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW. The post Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with key role in keeping lights in NSW heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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