Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image credit: Gareth Abraham / Shutterstock.com. Under the agreement, Tata Steel will supply the British construction equipment manufacturer with green steel from Port Talbot after completing its transformation plans. JCB, which maintains a close focus on carbon reduction in its manufacturing and equipment, will integrate the steel into its machinery range.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 19, 2024
An international team of scientists has used machine learning to help them develop perovskite solar cells with near-record efficiency. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they used the machine-learning algorithm to help them find new hole-transporting materials to improve the efficiency of perovskite solar cells.
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Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
ExxonMobil Baytown Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Project: A New Milestone in Clean Energy ExxonMobil, one of the worlds leading energy companies, is progressing with plans for a cutting-edge low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility in Baytown, Texas. This ambitious project, expected to produce up to 28.3 million cubic meters (1 billion cubic feet) of low-carbon hydrogen per day and nearly 1 million metric tonnes of ammonia annually, represents a significant technological leap toward sustainabl
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Chris Bowen describes Peter Dutton's nuclear plan as a political "con job", and says while Labor's policies are starting to deliver there is more to do. The post Dutton’s nuclear plan a “con job” and a recipe for blackouts, says Bowen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A study from South Korea has revealed the evolutionary journey of brown algae through genomic analysis, with potential opportunities for aquaculture and developing sustainable biomaterials. The research highlights key milestones, including the transition to multicellularity and species diversification, and uncovers viral integrations in brown algae genomes that influenced their evolution.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology that could significantly advance the global shift away from fossil fuels. The discovery, detailed in a study published Dec. 18 in Nature, involves a new thermal energy storage (TES) material that could help harness renewable energy more effectively and efficiently.
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Charged
DECEMBER 20, 2024
US-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid has raised $28 million in financing led by Toyota s growth fund, Woven Capital, to help automakers integrate their EVs with the electric grid while optimizing the charging experience for drivers. WeaveGrids EV Management System (EVMS) enables grid-integrated EV charging and offers vehicle-to-grid capabilities and power distribution optimization.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The AquaMaster in situ. Sustainability is a huge concern for organizations tasked with providing people with fresh water. Almost two thirds of the worlds population already experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year and more than 2 billion people live in countries with an inadequate water supply. This threatens to drive social unrest and mass migration, with 700 million people potentially being displaced in their search for safe and secure water by 2030. 1 Water scarcity c
TechXplore
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon, demonstrating a new pathway to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 16, 2024
City Collaboration Sparks a Green Revolution with First Public Hydrogen The City of Lancaster and the City of Industry have announced the launch of First Public Hydrogen (FPH2) , marking a milestone in renewable energy innovations. This new public utility aims to reshape the renewable hydrogen landscape by simplifying the connection between hydrogen producers and reliable off-takers.
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
The Guardian: Energy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Balcony solar panels can save 30% on a typical households electricity bill and, with vertical surface area in cities larger than roof space, the appeal is clear They are easy to install, and knock chunks off electricity bills. It may not be Romeo and Juliet, but Spains balcony scene is heating up as the country embraces what has hitherto been a mainly German love affair with DIY plug-in solar panels.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image credit: Siemens Mobility. Hydrogen trains will be used – seemingly for the first time – in the Berlin-Brandenburg and Bavarian regions in Germany, following a 12 December announcement by Siemens Mobility. The group said the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains have received authorization for passenger operation in time for the scheduled timetable change on December 15, 2024, and are ready to inaugurate passenger service.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in clean energy technology. The team has successfully enhanced a crucial component of a bio-electrochemical cell, enabling more efficient hydrogen production from microorganisms found in waste. This advancement resolves longstanding power loss challenges in conventional processes, offering a transformative pathway toward large-scale, cost-effective hydrogen production.
Solar Industry
DECEMBER 19, 2024
SunVest Solar, a developer of distributed renewable energy projects in the United States, has completed construction on a 19.5 MW solar project at Charter Steel’s manufacturing facility in Saukville, Wis. The landmark project is the largest behind-the-meter solar installation in the state and helps ensure that Charter Steel – Wisconsins largest single energy user – will produce steel using clean electricity.
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.
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In a resounding success for Icelands renewable energy sector, it was announced today that North Tech Drilling ehf. , in partnership with Hydro Drilling SRL, has been awarded one of the largest geothermal drilling contracts in the countrys history. Following a competitive tender process initiated in August 2024, Reykjavik Energy (Orkuveitan) and its subsidiary, Veitur , have entrusted the consortium with drilling up to 35 geothermal wells under a contract valued at ISK 4,600 million (approx.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Geo-data specialist Fugro said it is carrying out a comprehensive ground investigation for a ground-breaking new CO2 highway, off the coast of Belgium. The contract is part of a 1,000-kilometre-long planned pipeline by Equinor to transport CO2 between mainland Europe and Norway. Bringing large scale CO2 storage to European industry, this project could be a game-changer for CO2 transport and storage in northwestern Europe.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In recent years, microplastics have garnered significant attention due to their detection in tap and bottled water, as well as in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Tesla says Dutton's nuclear plan would result in "severe" curtailment of household rooftop PV, and argues there is little room for any "baseload" on Australia's main grids. The post Tesla says Dutton’s nuclear plan will result in “severe” curtailment of household rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Canary Media
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Switching to heat pumps is one of the most energy-efficient and cost-effective ways to reduce the climate impact of buildings, which account for more than a third of U.S. carbon emissions.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Miatta Fahnbulleh addressed the ADBA conference on 11 December. Green gas will play a critical role in helping the government deliver energy, climate and economic security, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Energy Consumers) at DESNZ told around 300 industry stakeholders a conference in London on 11 December, organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA).
TechXplore
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Another advance has been made by experts in nano-scale chemistry to propel further development of sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Flexible rooftop solar exports have been implemented in South Australia with great success. But a new report finds the slow or non-existent rollout in other states is coming at a huge cost. The post “Flexible exports” vital to the value of rooftop PV, and could help avoid the big solar button appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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?
CleanTech Group
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Robotic waste management, sustainable chocolate derived from precision fermentation, and a cloud-computing platform to curtail methane flares: Recent Deals worth looking at Agriculture. The post Recent Deals – 17 December 2024 appeared first on Cleantech Group.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Early data released from a survey of over 100 professionals working in the ecology and environmental management sector in England has seemingly shown that only one-fifth of respondents believe BNG has been successful so far. 1 These requirements came into force in February for most developments. The full findings and research from the survey are expected to be published early next year.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 20, 2024
While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively scarce, expensive and difficult to source, and may soon be at risk due to geopolitical considerations. Scientists around the world are working to create viable alternatives.
Charged
DECEMBER 20, 2024
ICF provides energy efficiency, electrification and demand management programs to over 60 utilities across North America, including Duke Energy, Con Edison and National Grid. Now the company has launched PowerGuide , a cloud-based customer engagement, education and analytics platform designed to provide utilities and their customers real-time insights on the costs and benefits of fleet electrification.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Regulator says big energy players are manipulating prices to their benefit. It's not illegal, but it's putting a sour note on the energy transition and may require changes to market design. The post How big utilities manipulate the energy market, even with a high share of wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Vincent Chevrier of the University of Arkansas (image credit: Russell Cothren). Determining the conditions in which brines are stable could be key to better understanding the climate and potential habitability of Mars (words: University of Arkansas). More than a hundred years ago, astronomer Percival Lowell made the case for the existence of canals on Mars designed to redistribute water from the Martian ice caps to its lower, drier latitudes.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Electrocatalytic water splitting, a process that entails breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen, is a promising approach to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cells, which could in turn be used to power large electric vehicles. So far, the real-world use of this process has been limited by the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a key chemical reaction occurring at the anode.
Charged
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a $1.4 billion, four-year Clean Transportation Program investment plan to accelerate deployment across the state of EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. At least 50% of the funding will be targeted to benefit priority populations. The funds will be distributed through competitive grants to projects that include direct incentive and rebate programs for businesses, nonprofit organizations,
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Well over half of North America faces a potential shortage of electricity supplies in the coming years, compounded by surging demand growth, accelerating generator retirements, and delays in resource development, […] The post Five Critical Insights from NERCs 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Joseph Doherty, CEO of waste management firm Re-Gen, writes The Northern Ireland Local Authority Collected Municipal Waste Management Statistics annual report for 2023/2024 has provided clear evidence that the commingled, three-bin waste collection system delivers higher household dry recycling rates compared to a multi-stream, kerbside sort system, Re-Gen has stated.
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