The Guardian: Energy

JULY 13, 2024

Ed Miliband sets new rules on solar panels and approves three giant solar farms as Labour seeks to end years of Tory inaction Keir Starmer’s new Labour government today unveils plans for a “rooftop revolution” that will see millions more homes fitted with solar panels in order to bring down domestic energy bills and tackle the climate crisis. The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, also took the hugely controversial decision this weekend to approve three massive solar farms in the east of England tha

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JULY 13, 2024

Some automakers have been tinkering with these H2 engines, should power plants? Automakers and industries aren’t the only polluters looking to decarbonize while giving hydrogen combustion some consideration. Utilities have been examining whether this could be a feasible opportunity for them as well. What have they found so far? The appeal of hydrogen combustion for utilities is to be able to burn it for a low-carbon or even carbon emission-free electricity generation opportunity.

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The Guardian: Energy

JULY 13, 2024

Campaigners welcome ‘seismic shift’ and urge museum bosses to review links with other fossil fuel sponsors The Science Museum has been forced to cut ties with oil giant Equinor over its sponsor’s environmental record, the Observer can reveal. Equinor has sponsored the museum’s interactive “WonderLab” since 2016, but the relationship is now coming to close , a move that will be seen as a major victory for climate change campaigners.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JULY 13, 2024

In a recent open letter, 120 scientists and academics have called on the organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics to reconsider the use of Toyota’s Mirai hydrogen-powered vehicles as the official fleet. The plea is rooted in concerns about the environmental impact of hydrogen production, despite Toyota’s commitment to using green hydrogen derived from organic matter.

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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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Financial Times: Energy

JULY 13, 2024

Rome plans to allow investments in small reactors as part of a bid to lower the country’s carbon emissions

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Smart Energy International

JULY 13, 2024

A vehicle to grid (V2G) trial in the UK is testing workplace V2G charging technology, offering trial participants free V2G chargers as incentive. The V2VNY project aims to demonstrate, test and refine V2G technology, pushing the boundaries of charging technology and paving the way for its broader adoption. Trial participants will be provided with a free V2G EV charger which can be kept after the end of the project.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 13, 2024

Ames National Laboratory, a US DoE Office of Science national laboratory operated by Iowa State University, has developed a new type of high voltage overhead power conductor made of an aluminium-calcium composite for increased efficiency. Material scientists from the laboratory are moving into the field-testing stage of the new type of cable, which is similar to today’s long distance power transmission lines, but with the composite is lighter and stronger than those currently in use.

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Energy Central

JULY 13, 2024

Stanlow refinery to host Europe’s first hydrogen-ready CHP plant Interesting to see what colour of hydrogen this project starts it's life as? Grey, to blue.to green? [link].

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The Guardian: Energy

JULY 13, 2024

The government’s net zero ambitions will be expensive and will require infrastructure improvements that carry a political cost Ed Miliband’s decision to give the go-ahead for the construction of three big solar sites in eastern England is a major boost for renewable energy generation in the UK and has been welcomed by green campaigners. But many other changes are needed in the way electricity is generated and transmitted if Britain is to achieve its net-zero ambitions.

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Financial Times: Energy

JULY 13, 2024

Failure by municipalities to pay debts worth billions of rand risks thwarting company’s recovery efforts, utility chief says

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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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Eco-Business

JULY 13, 2024

In Southeast Asia, over 50 per cent of shark species are threatened with extinction. Drastic interventions are warranted. But conservation efforts are underway to save predators that are vital for the health of Southeast Asia's coral reefs.

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Financial Times: Energy

JULY 13, 2024

Highest ETF inflows in four years come as electric car sales flag

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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

Much has been said in recent months about supposedly slumping EV sales growth. As we’ve pointed out on a number of occasions now, EV sales are actually soaring at many automakers in the USA, including at Ford, GM, Rivian, Audi, BMW, and several others. However, it seems there’s a brewing. [continued] The post Number of Cars on Dealer Lots Climbing Higher & Higher Across USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

Japan Post is not a newcomer to the notion of using electric vehicles (EVs) to save money as well as the environment. Mitsubishi supplied the Japan Post with electric vehicles (EVs) roughly 11 years ago — 5,000 Minicab-MiEVs, the Minicab EV’s precursor. Now, a fresh Mitsubishi Motors order has been. [continued] The post Long-Distance Volkswagen ID.7, Japan Post Orders 3,000 (More) Minicab Electric Vehicles — Cleantech News Roundup appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

To avoid the worst impacts of climate change we need to switch from gasoline and diesel to electric vehicles powered by clean electricity as soon as possible. While driving an electric vehicle (EV) can save drivers on fuel and maintenance, the upfront cost of electric cars and trucks can be. [continued] The post Improved EV Credits Makes the Switch Even Easier for US Drivers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

In a negative month in the overall market (down 12% to 35,386 sales), June saw plugin registrations also drop by 15% YoY, to 16,089 units. As a result, the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reached 45% market share last month, in line with the year-to-date average. That’s mostly thanks to. [continued] The post 45% of New Cars Sold in Netherlands in 2024 Have a Plug!

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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

A hydrogen fuel cell eVOTL demonstrator from the US firm Joby has achieved a flight of more that 500 miles, emitting only water vapor and no greenhouse gases. The post Hydrogen Fuel Cell eVOTL And Jets Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

The cost of batteries is falling rapidly, especially in China, where researchers are claiming a dramatic reduction in costs. The post Lower Cost Batteries Will Move The EV Revolution Forward More Quickly appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

On June 24, 2024, Joby’s hydrogen-electric technology demonstrator aircraft completed a 523-mile flight above Marina, California, with no in-flight emissions except water. Hydrogen-electric program builds on technology developed by Joby subsidiary H2FLY, acquired in 2021, and forms part of Joby’s future technology roadmap; Joby’s hydrogen-electric, vertical take-off and landing demonstrator.

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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

NREL Researchers Identify Promising Locations off US Coastlines for Installation of Technology Using electricity generated by offshore wind turbines as one pathway to split water to produce clean hydrogen may make economic sense, particularly along the U.S. Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, according to researchers at the. [continued] The post Offshore Wind Turbines Offer Path for Clean Hydrogen Production appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

There are times when I review the electric vehicle penetration rates for Australia that I feel like I am stuck in Groundhog Day. Each month, new models are spotted — this month, it is the MG Cybster and the Xpeng G6 that have sneak photos on Facebook sites — yet. [continued] The post Is It Groundhog Day for the Australian EV Market? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JULY 13, 2024

Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health. As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants that drive climate. [continued] The post Study Finds Health Risks in Switching Ships From Diesel to Ammonia Fuel appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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