Wed.May 29, 2024

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$160 million in circular manufacturing funds up for grabs

GreenBiz

44 projects are hoping to get investment from the National Science Foundation in 2025.

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Deploying Internet of Things (IoT) technology for battery storage

Energy Storage News

Creating a connected Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure is crucial for improving the efficiency, security and resilience of BESS, claims IoT system and platform provider Advantech.

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4 tips to build, scale a world-class asset-management sustainability strategy

GreenBiz

Here's how private capital firms can create customized sustainability strategies that will pay dividends.

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Ørsted and JP Morgan close US$680 million tax equity financing for US solar and storage

Energy Storage News

Denmark-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) Ørsted and investment bank JP Morgan have closed a tax equity financing of US$680 million for solar and storage projects in the US.

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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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Gamma tomography of spent nuclear fuel for geological repository safeguards

TechXplore

All spent nuclear fuel that will be deposited in the bedrock will be measured with a method and device that have been developed in a doctoral research thesis being defended on 4 June 2024 at the University of Helsinki. The final disposal operations are being prepared to start next year in Finland.

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‘China selling below cost’: Serbian LFP gigafactory firm ElevenEs on state of the market and ramp-up

Energy Storage News

Some of the current market prices for lithium-ion batteries are below cost and will not last forever but Europe still needs to be more cost-competitive, the CEO of one of Europe's first large-scale manufacturing facilities told Energy-Storage.news.

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China’s power market regulation update accomodates energy storage, revises trading rules

Energy Storage News

China's National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have issued new rules for the power market.

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Researchers analyze retrofit hydrogen-powered aircraft configurations

TechXplore

As technologists search for approaches to reduce our global carbon footprint and stave off the worst ravages of climate change, they are turning to an old friend—hydrogen. The potential of hydrogen fuel cells for generating power is enormous although not without issues.

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US real estate developer Gardner to host VPP-connected flywheels and batteries in Utah

Energy Storage News

Real estate development company Gardner has signed an agreement with technology provider Torus to deploy flywheel and battery-based energy storage systems at its commercial properties in Utah, US.

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Meat and Dairy Industry ‘Weakening’ Climate Policy in the EU: Report 

DeSmogBlog

Intense lobbying from the meat and dairy industry since 2020 has helped weaken and stall crucial climate policies in the European Union, according to a new report from InfluenceMap. For the past three years, agricultural industry associations such as farmers’ union COPA-COGECA , European Livestock Voice , and the European Livestock and Meat Trades Union (UECBV) have spearheaded the pushback against six key EU climate policies, alongside meat and dairy companies such as Cargill, Arla, and Vion.

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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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Utility EWS and developer MW Storage expand Swiss BESS to 28MW

Energy Storage News

Utility EWS AG and developer MW Storage have completed the expansion of a battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Switzerland from 20MW to 28MW, making it the country's largest.

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NSW rethinks storage needs to replace coal: More short duration batteries might do the trick

Renew Economy

NSW is rethinking its storage needs to replace its ageing coal generators. Turns out more 4-hour batteries might be cheaper and more effective than eight hour storage. The post NSW rethinks storage needs to replace coal: More short duration batteries might do the trick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ireland’s first 4-hour battery project indicates market evolution, challenges remain

Energy Storage News

The first 4-hour duration battery storage project to be built in Ireland exemplifies both the challenges and opportunities of the country’s growing and evolving market.

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Helping low-income families electrify could save Americans $96 billion

Canary Media

Americans who electrify their homes could reap a massive net savings of $96 billion over the coming decades, but only if policymakers ensure lower-income households aren’t left behind.

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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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Andrew Forrest plans massive 2GW wind and solar project, backed by gigawatt-scale 12-hour battery

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's latest renewable mega project proposal includes a battery component with up to 12 hours of storage. The post Andrew Forrest plans massive 2GW wind and solar project, backed by gigawatt-scale 12-hour battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Siemens Gamesa Cutting 4,100 Jobs in Wind Turbine Unit

POWER Magazine

Siemens Gamesa plans to cut about 4,100 jobs from its wind turbine division as the company continues to restructure its business. The downsizing, reported May 28 by Reuters, impacts about […] The post Siemens Gamesa Cutting 4,100 Jobs in Wind Turbine Unit appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Australia’s Net Zero target is being lost in accounting tricks, offsets and more gas

Renew Economy

The only pathway we have left to limit warming to 1.5°C is political. Sadly, our current government seems set on a sleight of hand rather than cutting fossil fuel and industry emissions. The post Australia’s Net Zero target is being lost in accounting tricks, offsets and more gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A Tale of Two Vehicles: Exploring BEVs and Hydrogen FCEVs

POWER Magazine

As the global community intensifies its efforts to combat climate change, the transportation sector has emerged as a crucial battleground. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), carbon dioxide (CO2) […] The post A Tale of Two Vehicles: Exploring BEVs and Hydrogen FCEVs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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Chevron : Study recommends ways to expand hydrogen to help meet US climate goals

FuelCellsWorks

A diverse committee of more than 200 experts from more than 100 energy industry, government, academic and environmental organizations recently spent two years responding to a request from U.S. Secretary.

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Michigan Public Service Commission to retain control over renewable energy permitting

PV Tech

Responsibility for awarding permits for new renewable projects in Michigan will remain with the state’s Public Service Commission (MSPC).

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Centrica Begins Construction on Its UK Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant

FuelCellsWorks

Four ultra-efficient engines have arrived at Centrica’s former combined cycle gas power station at Brigg, with construction work underway on an expansion of the peaking plant at the Lincolnshire site.

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Charging/rideshare provider Revel hires former Tesla Supercharger exec

Charged

When Tesla’s CEO chose to disband the company’s Supercharger team, EV industry pundits predicted that many of those experts would soon be snapped up by other firms. Now we learn that rideshare/charging provider Revel has hired Edward Noseworthy to lead the company’s EV infrastructure design and construction team. Noseworthy, a seven-year Tesla veteran who oversaw the company’s charging design in the Northeast, will bring his expertise in charging development and customer experience to Revel’s gr

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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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Sumitomo Supports UKOG’s Hydrogen Storage Projects

FuelCellsWorks

Strategic Dorset and Yorkshire Initiatives Receive Backing from Summit Energy Evolution Ltd. UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is delighted to.

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Polyplastics launches PPS grade for EVs

Charged

Japanese engineering plastics manufacturer Polyplastics has launched a new glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grade that meets the requirements for metal insert molding, particularly for EV busbars. The DURAFIDE PPS 1140HS6 is designed to limit molding imperfections and enhance performance without the need for impact modifiers in EV busbar applications.

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California’s Clean Hydrogen Pathway Moves to the Assembly

FuelCellsWorks

SB 1420 Will Ensure California’s Hydrogen’s Hub Full Potential Is Fulfilled SB 1420 Passes The Senate 30-1, Heads To Assembly Californian Bill Mandates 60% Green Hydrogen Use in H2-Powered Vehicles.

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Upgrades Planned at Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant as Part of Life Extension

POWER Magazine

Fortum, a Nordic energy company with headquarters in Espoo, Finland, near Helsinki, and offices in 10 other countries, announced that it will modernize the Loviisa nuclear power plant’s low-pressure turbines. […] The post Upgrades Planned at Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant as Part of Life Extension appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Japan: Hydrogen Engine Generator Set Ready for In-House Evaluation

FuelCellsWorks

After trial run to check system functions, evaluation begins with hydrogen this fiscal year -Evaluates combustion stability of 500kW-clas 6-cylinder hydrogen engine and safe operation of generator set Tokyo– Mitsubishi.

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Another Queensland gold mine could be converted into pumped hydro project

Renew Economy

Another Queensland open pit gold mine could soon be converted into a mammoth pumped hydro storage project after its developers this week submitted the environmental impact statement to state authorities. The Mount Rawdon pumped hydro project is being developed by a subsidiary of Evolution Mining, the owners and operators of the Mount Rawdon gold mine, […] The post Another Queensland gold mine could be converted into pumped hydro project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Court Orders Port of Los Angeles to Clean Up Pollution

NRDC onEarth

The San Diego County Superior Court ruled in favor of Los Angeles harbor-area residents with a decision that will require the lease between the Port of Los Angeles and its largest shipping customer, China Shipping, to include enforceable measures to.

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Snowy 2.0’s updated business case is flawed, again

Renew Economy

Last week an updated Business Case for Snowy 2.0 was released. Like every aspect of this hapless, over-hyped project it is late, inadequate, and unrealistically optimistic. The post Snowy 2.0’s updated business case is flawed, again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Beyond Aero CEO Details Hydrogen-Powered BizJet Design

FuelCellsWorks

GENEVA–After successful flight-testing of a demonstrator, Beyond Aero’s engineers are delving into the design of the One, an electric business jet relying on a hydrogen fuel cell, CEO and co-founder.

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Enabling dry battery cell manufacturing with conductive coatings (Whitepaper)

Charged

Sponsored by Henkel. With an innovative approach to lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing, dry battery electrode (DBE) processing eliminates the solvent-based slurries traditionally used in lithium-ion battery production. By implementing DBE technology, battery manufacturers can enhance production efficiency, reduce energy demand, and decrease overall environmental impact while improving electrode performance and reducing battery production costs.

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