Energy Storage News
MARCH 4, 2025
The capabilities of lithium-ion battery storage in providing long-duration energy storage to global energy systems should not be overlooked, write Kotub Uddin and Sam Secher of Envision.
TechXplore
MARCH 7, 2025
A study led by Dr. Latha Marasamy, a research professor at the Autonomous University of Quertaro, Mexico, is setting the stage for advancements in solar energy technology. The research team has made a significant breakthrough by exploring the capabilities of SrZrS3 absorbers in cutting-edge chalcogenide perovskite solar cells, marking the first time such potential has been theoretically predicted.
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Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 5, 2025
A new study suggests that circular fashion (CF) the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste might not be the green solution it claims to be. While the concept sounds promising, the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainability , seems to uncover major flaws in how circular fashion is being implemented and discussed.
DeSmogBlog
MARCH 7, 2025
As the world is gathered in Trondheim for the 2025 World Ski Championships , Norway stands at a crossroads. This event is more than a celebration of sport it is a global stage where the country can either reinforce its role as Europe’s biggest fossil fuel producer or rise to the occasion and lead a just transition away from oil, gas and goal production.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Charged
MARCH 7, 2025
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a straight boom for its EC18 Electric mini-excavator. The EC18 is a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator sized for use in indoor demolition. The new optional straight boom offers a 10% higher pin height than the standard boom configuration. The excavator has a 48 V, 20 KWh battery. Electric compact excavators have become increasingly popular for indoor demolition use due to their reduced noise levels and lack of emissions compared to machine
TechXplore
MARCH 6, 2025
In two new studies published in ACS Energy Letters and Energy & Environmental Science, scientists in Saudi Arabia have made a breakthrough that could increase the power and lower the cost of lithium-metal batteries by incorporating nylon into the design.
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DeSmogBlog
MARCH 5, 2025
Half of the worlds carbon dioxide emissions in 2023 came from just three dozen companies, according to a new report released today by the Carbon Majors project, with the list dominated by coal, cement, and oil producers. Saudi Arabias Saudi Aramco , the years worst offender, drove 4.4 percent of the worlds carbon dioxide pollution alone in 2023, the report found.
Charged
MARCH 3, 2025
Lyten , which is developing lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing, has signed agreements with California Sulphur at the Port of Los Angeles and a Port of Stockton company for the supply of domestically sourced, industrial-grade sulfur for its manufacturing facilities in San Jose and San Leandro in California as well as its recently-announced gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.
Energy Storage News
MARCH 5, 2025
In the wake of the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility fire, regional and state-wide California authorities have proposed or passed legislation tightening control of BESS projects.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 5, 2025
US group Firefly Aerospace has arguably secured a place in the space exploration history books with its 2 March soft-landing on the Moons surface the first such attempt by a commercial company to have been successful. The Blue Ghost lunar lander completed the landing at 8.34am GMT, within a basaltic plain known as Mare Crisium. The Mare Crisium region (a mosaic of photos taken by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, courtesy of NASA).
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
TechXplore
MARCH 5, 2025
To support the further advancement of the electronics industry, energy researchers have been trying to develop new battery technologies that could be charged faster, power devices for a greater amount of time and have longer overall lifetimes. Some of the most promising emerging batteries that could meet these requirements are all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).
Charged
MARCH 7, 2025
Jolt, an Australian EV charger manufacturer that offers drivers free, advertiser-supported charging, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank, a federal Crown Corporation of Canada that is charged with financially supporting revenue-generating infrastructure projects, have announced a C$194-million loan agreement that will support the expansion of Jolts charging network.
Energy Storage News
MARCH 6, 2025
Waller County, Texas, officials have approved tax abatements for Tesla to build its newest battery storage factory in the US.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 4, 2025
The LEGO Group has introduced a new, more sustainable material for selected LEGO tires, made from recycled fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil. The material is created by repurposing discarded ropes and nets from ocean vessels which is then combined with recycled engine oil to reduce reliance of virgin fossil fuel-based ingredients. It will initially be used in seven LEGO tire pieces, each containing at least 30% recycled content.
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.
TechXplore
MARCH 3, 2025
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have published a new study showing an advanced new methane flare burner, created with additive manufacturing and machine learning, eliminates 98% of methane vented during oil production. The burner was designed by U-M engineering researchers and tested at SwRI.
POWER Magazine
MARCH 4, 2025
A Canada-based crypto mining company is acquiring two Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants as part of its purchase of a digital mining group. The post Canada Bitcoin Miner Acquiring Two Pennsylvania Coal Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 7, 2025
A groundbreaking organic semiconductor sensor has been developed, offering unprecedented capabilities in detecting hydrogen gas with speed, accuracy, and reversibility. The core mechanism behind the sensors functionality lies in a process known as “p-doping,” enabling it to address significant safety challenges associated with hydrogen. The research, published in Nature Electronics , is a collaboration between Manchester University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technolo
The Guardian: Energy
MARCH 7, 2025
Government considering such a move over state-owned firm set up by Labour in Junes spending review, say reports The UK government is making plans to cut the funding for GB Energy, the state-owned company set up by Labour to drive renewable energy and cut household bills , in Junes spending review. Cuts to the 8.3bn of taxpayer money promised over the five-year parliament would be another blow for Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, after he was overruled by the government when the chancellor, Rac
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.
TechXplore
MARCH 5, 2025
More electric vehicles are on the road than ever before. But a recent global survey has found that some EV ownersabout 46% in the U.S.have considered switching back to a gasoline car. The top reason: charging. While average ranges have steadily increased over time, drivers' expectations still outpace what current lithium-ion batteries can deliver.
POWER Magazine
MARCH 5, 2025
Next week, the worlds most influential energy conference, CERAWeek, will see more than 10,000 delegates assemble to hear from the industrys leaders about the future of energy. The conference has […] The post Tripling Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050: Maximizing a High-Energy Future for Data Centres, Refineries, Manufacturing, and Beyond appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DeSmogBlog
MARCH 5, 2025
In the autumn of 2014, I was sitting in a tiny shed at a writing residency in Point Reyes, Northern California. I was there to write my book about the psychology of facing planetary crises. One particularly warm afternoon, I was looking out at Tomales Bay, teeming with bird life, when my phone rang with an unknown Washington DC number. Grateful for any distraction, I took the call.
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 5, 2025
Tata Motors Launches Hydrogen Truck Trials as India Moves Towards Net-Zero Goals Tata Motors , Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has taken a major step forward in sustainable transportation. The company has officially launched the countrys first-ever trials for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks. This pioneering initiative aligns closely with Indias target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 and signals a future of cleaner, more efficient freight transport.
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.
TechXplore
MARCH 6, 2025
Scientists have developed a hydrogen sensor that could accelerate the transition to clean hydrogen energy. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, hydrogen is considered a key player to the transition to cleaner energy. However, the clear, odorless and highly flammable gas is hard to detect using human senses and poses a challenge for its safe deployment.
POWER Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
Since 2013, when China launched its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), interest in the measure has been sharply divided. Proponents in Beijing and across the Global South view the BRI as a transformational The post China’s Belt and Road Initiative Is Reshaping Global Power Infrastructure appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 5, 2025
Kensa Shoebox NX ground source heat pump and water cylinder installation in a cupboard (image credit: Kensa Group). The innovative Shoebox NX ground source heat pump from British manufacturer Kensa has been recognised at the Energy Institute’s International Energy Awards, taking home the International Technology Energy Award. The 2025 awards received over 140 entries from a record 29 countries.
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 4, 2025
Tyczka Hydrogen’s New Project and Key Investment Tyczka Hydrogen is making headlines with its announcement to build a state-of-the-art 5 MW electrolysis plant and hydrogen refueling station in the Port of Schweinfurt, Germany. This ambitious project received a 5 million grant from the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, signaling strong governmental support aimed at advancing Germanys green energy infrastructure.
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?
TechXplore
MARCH 6, 2025
A small team of optical and solar cell specialists and electrical engineers affiliated with several institutions in China, and one in France, has found that adding pyrrodiazole to formamidinium iodide perovskite films can increase the efficiency of the solar cells made with them.
POWER Magazine
MARCH 7, 2025
Dominion Energy has asked Virginia officials to approve its request to build a new 1-GW natural gas-fired power plant, as the company seeks to add more generation capacity to help serve surging demand from data centers. The post Dominion Seeks Virginia Approval for 1-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 4, 2025
This article contains sponsored content. Anaerobic digestion (AD) sites are vital for sustainable waste management and renewable energy production, but they face ongoing challenges in managing odour emissions and adapting to changing weather conditions, both of which can impact operations, community relations, and overall efficiency. Maximising the efficiency and productivity of an AD site is achieved through the professional installation of a tailored meteorological monitoring solution such as
TechCrunch: Climate
MARCH 5, 2025
A U.K. startup, originating from founder Jacob Nathan’s high school science project on using enzymes to break down plastic waste, has secured an oversubscribed $18.3 million in Series A funding. Founded in 2019 in London, Epoch Biodesign now a 30+ strong multidisciplinary team of chemists, biologists and software engineers. It will be using the new […] 2024 TechCrunch.
TechXplore
MARCH 4, 2025
Aqueous organic flow batteries (AOFBs) hold promise for renewable energy integration and electricity grid storage due to their inherent safety, as well as the availability of naturally abundant and synthetically tunable organic redox-active molecules (ORAMs). However, challenges such as low energy density, poor stability at high concentrations, and high synthesis costs hinder their commercial viability.
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