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Enhanced geothermal systems promise wider access to clean energy

TechXplore

Historically, access to geothermal energy has hinged on real estate's famously three most important factors: location, location, and location. Because conventional geothermal power plants require hot, permeable rocks and plenty of underground fluid, use of the technology has been limited mostly to places with recent volcanism, such as Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Kenya, El Salvador, Iceland, and the western United States.

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Trina Storage, Pacific Green ink partnership for 500MWh BESS in South Australia

Energy Storage News

Trina Storage has agreed a deal with Pacific Green to support the development of the 250MW/500MWh Limestone Coast North Energy Park battery energy storage system (BESS) in South Australia.

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Leh Airport set to have India’s largest geothermal space conditioning system

ThinkGeoEnergy

Work is now ongoing for what is set to become the largest geothermal system for heating, cooling, and domestic hot water supply in India at the Kushok Bankula Ripoche Airport in Leh (“Leh Airport”). The system will specifically serve the new domestic terminal building, which is still under construction. When completed, the system will have a thermal capacity of 2500 kW, delivered by 457 boreholes, each drilled to 110-120 meters depth.

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NIO contributes to new German battery swapping technology standard

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Chinese EV manufacturer NIO, which specializes in battery swapping stations, has collaborated with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE (DKE) to draft a new industry standard for battery swapping systems. The latest version of the international DIN standard (E DIN EN IEC 62840-2 VDE 0122-40-2:2024-12, Battery Replacement Systems for Electric Vehicles) is designed to aid in the planning, installation and testing of electrical systems.

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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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Hydrogen-Powered Data Centers Poised to Transform AI Infrastructure

Hydrogen Fuel News

Meeting AIs Energy Demands with Innovative Solutions Artificial intelligence has seen explosive growth over the past few years, with generative AI tools like ChatGPT igniting the demand for powerful computing infrastructure. However, the reality is starktraditional energy grids are struggling to keep up. Enter ECL, a California-based startup led by Yuval Bachar, which is charting an innovative path with hydrogen-powered data centers.

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Biodiversity in England’s rivers improved as metal pollution reduced

Envirotec Magazine

Improvements in water quality have supported freshwater invertebrates such as damselfly. (image credit: Steve Thackeray). An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in Englands rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers. Invertebrates are used as an important measure of a rivers biodiversity and health, and Environment Agency data show there was a widespread, significant increase in species richne

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Scientists cook up a green recipe for recycling lithium-ion batteries using vegetable oil

TechXplore

University of Leicester scientists have developed a technique for sustainably extracting valuable metals from a waste product of used batteries with a mix of water and cooking oil.

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Kemmerer 1—TerraPower’s Pioneering Fourth-Generation Nuclear Project—Hits Key NRC Milestone Ahead of Schedule

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its draft safety evaluation (SE) a month ahead of schedulealbeit with open itemsfor TerraPower’s Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1, a pioneering 345-MW […] The post Kemmerer 1TerraPower’s Pioneering Fourth-Generation Nuclear ProjectHits Key NRC Milestone Ahead of Schedule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Gene mutation discovery could pave the way for using less fertilizer to grow crops

Envirotec Magazine

Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that seemingly makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes. The discovery – made by researchers at the John Innes Centre in Norwich – could pave the way for more environmentally-friendly farming practices, potentially allowing farmers to use less fertiliser. Production of most major crops relies on nitrate and phosphate fertilisers, but excessive fertiliser use harms the environment.

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TransGrid Energy secures US$1.4 billion for two Arizona BESS totalling 450MW/1,800MWh

Energy Storage News

Developer-operator TransGrid Energy has successfully secured over US$1.4 billion in financing for two battery energy storage (BESS) projects located in Arizona, US, with a combined capacity of 450MW/1,800MWh.

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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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Scientists design novel battery that runs on atomic waste

TechXplore

Researchers have developed a battery that can convert nuclear energy into electricity via light emission, a new study suggests.

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Hydrogen Retrofits Are Changing River Cruises

Hydrogen Fuel News

Zepp.solutions Powers the Switch to Zero-Emission River Cruising with Hydrogen Technology The river cruise industry is on the brink of significant transformation as it embraces clean energy solutions. Thanks to Zepp.solutions , a Dutch leader in hydrogen fuel cell systems, retrofitted vessels may soon offer zero-emission journeys along Europe’s rivers.

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The green economy is booming, despite best efforts to hold it back…

Terra Infirma

To me, last week’s podcast episode “ Is the electricity grid ready for Net Zero? ” is the most important since I started the pod in late 2023. Paul Glendinning’s optimism that his grid would be Net Zero by 2028, including projected increases in the electrification of vehicles and heating, was mind-blowing. But the real jaw dropping moment for me was that the UK’s amazing progress to date in decarbonising the grid had been done despite legislation rather than because

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LG ES to invest US$1.4 billion in US stationary storage cell manufacturing

Energy Storage News

LG ES will begin production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells for stationary energy storage applications in the US this year.

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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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Boosting seawater battery performance with wood waste-derived catalysts

TechXplore

Seawater batteries represent the next generation of energy storage devices, capable of efficiently storing and discharging electricity derived from seawater. Key to their commercialization is the advancement of cost-effective catalyst materials, a challenge successfully addressed by researchers at UNIST.

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German startup wins accolade for its fusion reactor design

TechCrunch: Climate

Proxima Fusion, a two-year-old, German nuclear fusion startup, has published plans for a working fusion power plant in a peer-reviewed journal, in what is being touted as a step-change in the race to generate limitless energy. Todays nuclear fission reactors create radioactive waste, whereas nuclear fusion releases vast amounts of energy, with zero carbon emissions and […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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From Grid Strain to Sustainability – How Bloom Energy and Equinix Are Powering AI’s Future

Hydrogen Fuel News

Bloom Energys Role in Transforming Energy for AI Data Centers and Beyond Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) is steadily making strides in the energy sector, pushing boundaries with its innovative fuel cell technology. By enabling cleaner and more reliable on-site power generation, the company is helping businesses meet rising energy demands in a sustainable manner.

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XCharge partners with Orlando Utilities Commission for EV charging research

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XCharge North America , a provider of DC fast charging and battery-integrated EV solutions, is partnering with the Orlando Utilities Commission to install XCharge NAs Net Zero Series (NZS) charger at OUCs Grid Integration Laboratory (GIL). The companies aim to explore how resilient charging solutions can enhance the electrical grids stability while reducing costs.

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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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Next top model: Competition-based AI study aims to lower data center costs

TechXplore

Who, or rather what, will be the next top model? Data scientists and developers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are trying to find out, exploring some of the latest artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to help make high-performance computers more reliable and less costly to run.

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Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says

The Guardian: Energy

Green sector growing at triple the rate of the UK economy, providing high-wage jobs and increasing energy security The net zero sector is growing three times faster than the overall UK economy, analysis has found, providing high-wage jobs across the country while cutting climate-heating emissions and increasing energy security. The net zero economy grew by 10% in 2024 and generated 83bn in gross value added (GVA), a measure of how much value companies add through the goods and services they prod

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Inside Plug Power’s Game-Changing Hydrogen Facility That’s Powering Big Names Like Amazon

Hydrogen Fuel News

Plug Powers Louisiana Hydrogen Plant Brings Decarbonization Closer to Reality Plug Power’s 15-ton-per-day (TPD) hydrogen plant in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, is nearing operational status, marking a significant step toward building a sustainable hydrogen network in North America. The facility, owned through a joint venture with Olin Corporation, demonstrates how industrial by-products can integrate seamlessly into clean energy systems.

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New standard helps companies comply with EU digital battery passport requirement

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The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) have published a new standard to help companies implement the mandatory EU-wide digital battery passport, which comes into effect in February 2027. The standard, DIN DKE SPEC 99100, “Requirements for Data Attributes of the Battery Passport,” provides practical guidance for the passport, which will document data along battery life cycles to help comp

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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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Enhanced battery electrode could enable more than 600 km of travel on single charge

TechXplore

A research team led by Professor Kyeong-Min Jeong in the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST, has unveiled an electrode that is five times thicker than existing models, utilizing the dry process.

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Fire at Statera BESS project in England brought under control, handed back to site management

Energy Storage News

A fire broke out at an under-construction BESS project in Essex, England, on 19 February and was brought under control and then handed back to site management a day later.

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ZeroAvia Sets Up Shop at Stockton Airport

Hydrogen Fuel News

ZeroAvia Brings Hydrogen Innovation to Stockton Metropolitan Airport Groundbreaking Partnership for Green Aviation Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) has announced a new chapter in sustainable aviation through its collaboration with ZeroAvia. The company, a leader in zero-emission aviation technology, will establish a state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) facility at SCK.

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How to optimize battery development and production with CT technology

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Sponsored by Lumafield. As the battery industry is projected to surpass $300 billion by 2030, driven by the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, manufacturers face the dual challenge of rapid innovation and stringent quality requirements. Traditional testing methods often fall short in detecting internal defects or optimizing complex designs.

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Seawater purification technique outperforms commonly used materials, even activated carbon

TechXplore

Researchers have discovered a new technique for improving the electrodes that convert seawater into potable water using oxygen. The findings were reported in Nature Communications.

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Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet

POWER Magazine

A volunteer advisory group told the utility that serves Colorado's second-largest city that it should look at adding a small nuclear reactor for additional power generation. The post Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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What role will geothermal play in the energy transition of Saudi Arabia?

ThinkGeoEnergy

As one of the world’s biggest oil producers and the leading oil exporter, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia owes a great deal of its progress and wealth to the discovery and continued extraction of petroleum products. The nation’s power sector is also heavily reliant on hydrocarbons, which is hardly surprising considering its affordability and supply.

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Bollinger Motors partners with EO Charging to provide fleet electrification solutions

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EV manufacturer Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive, has partnered with fleet charging specialist EO Charging to offer comprehensive electrification solutions for Bollingers commercial fleet customers. EO Charging will deliver its full charge assurance solution, including charger installation, a complete tech stack and 24/7 supportthe company promises an uptime greater than 99%.

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Scientists crack the code to longer-lasting perovskite solar technology

TechXplore

Perovskite solar cells could last 10 times longer thanks to new research led by the University of Surrey, which suggests alumina (Al2O3) nanoparticles significantly enhance the lifespan and stability of these high-efficiency energy devices.

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Geothermal Energy Storage: The Clean Power Solution You Haven’t Heard Of

POWER Magazine

Geothermal energy has been utilized by humans for millennia. While the first-ever use may be a mystery, we do know the Romans tapped into it in the first century for […] The post Geothermal Energy Storage: The Clean Power Solution You Havent Heard Of appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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