Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 28, 2024
Exploring Hondas Commitment to a Hydrogen-Powered Future Hydrogen technology is increasingly seen as a crucial element in reducing carbon emissions, and Honda is bringing its long-standing expertise into the spotlight. Building on nearly four decades of research and development, the company is taking bold steps to integrate hydrogen fuel cell systems into their product offerings.
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 2, 2025
Within a decade, Australia could become a globally competitive battery maker just as demand for energy storage grows As more and more solar and wind energy enters Australias grid, we will need ways to store it for later. We can store electricity in several different ways, from pumped hydroelectric systems to large lithium-ion battery systems. We can also use flow batteries.
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TechXplore
JANUARY 3, 2025
A team of chemical engineers at Deakin University, working with colleagues from the University of Western Australia, the University of Sydney and Monash University, all in Australia, has found that a type of plastic crystal can be used as a refrigerant, possibly replacing the greenhouse gas currently used in most refrigerators.
Energy Storage News
JANUARY 2, 2025
A list of pre-qualified bidders has been published in the first procurement of BESS resources by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC).
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.
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Hydrogen Tax Credits Backing Nuclear Power The Biden administration has unveiled new regulations that clarify tax credit eligibility for hydrogen production, aiming to bolster clean energy innovation and retain the economic viability of nuclear power plants. The new guidelines, central to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), represent a major step in combating climate change by incentivizing technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
POWER Magazine
DECEMBER 30, 2024
San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc. (SMECI), a not-for-profit generation and transmission rural electric cooperative located in Atascosa County, Texas, was awarded more than $1.4 billion through the U.S. Department of […] The post Texas Coal Plant Will Convert to Solar Plus Storage with Help of Fed Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Energy Storage News
JANUARY 2, 2025
Tesla has started trial production at its Megapack assembly plant in Shanghai, China, state-owned news reported this week (31 December).
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 2, 2025
Hydrogen Tax Credits Under IRA: Nuclear Powers Role in Clean Energy Sparks Debate The U.S. Treasury Department is slated to unveil much-anticipated guidance on tax credits for hydrogen production under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Sources suggest this guidance, due later this week, will chart a pathway for hydrogen produced using nuclear power to qualify for government incentives.
Charged
DECEMBER 31, 2024
The US Department of Energy s (DOE)Loan Programs Office(LPO) has closed a direct loan of up to $9.63 billion to BlueOval SK, a joint venture between Ford and South Korean battery supplier SK On , for the construction of up to three manufacturing plants to produce batteries for Fords future Ford and Lincoln EVs. The plantsone located in Tennessee and two in Kentuckywill support more than 120 gigawatt-hours of US battery production annually.
TechXplore
JANUARY 2, 2025
A research team led by the University of Southampton and UWE Bristol has shown wearable electronic textiles (e-textiles) can be both sustainable and biodegradable.
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
Energy Storage News
JANUARY 1, 2025
Solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) firm Canadian Solar will deliver 315MWh of BESS projects and up to 2GWp of solar modules to Sunraycer Renewables.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 31, 2024
How These Companies Are Tackling Climate Change Using Green Hydrogen Green hydrogen is paving the way for a sustainable future, offering a clean and carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels. Across the globe, companies are developing groundbreaking technologies to make green hydrogen production more efficient, eco-friendly, and scalable. Heres a look at five trailblazing companies and the unique methods theyve adopted to push the boundaries of green hydrogen production. 1.
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 2, 2025
UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28% The UKs electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a report. The analysis by Carbon Brief found that in the past decade the UK had more than halved electricity generated from coal and gas and doubled its output from renewables.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A joint research effort has developed a high-performance self-charging energy storage device capable of efficiently storing solar energy. The research team has dramatically improved the performance of existing supercapacitor devices by utilizing transition metal-based electrode materials and proposed a new energy storage technology that combines supercapacitors with solar cells.
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.
Energy Storage News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Developer-operator Aypa Power has closed a US$190 million financing for the 200MW/400MWh Bypass battery energy storage system (BESS) project.
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 2, 2025
Advancing Hydrogen Production Through Geothermal Energy The global push for cleaner energy sources has brought hydrogen into the spotlight as a sustainable fuel option. Among the various methods for hydrogen production, geothermal energy is gaining attention due to its potential to provide a consistent and renewable power source. Companies like PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy, TEPCO, Toshiba ESS, and Magma Power are exploring innovative ways to integrate geothermal technology into hydrogen produc
Charged
JANUARY 3, 2025
US automaker GM is extending its 14-year collaboration with South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution to develop prismatic cell technology. GM expects the cells that the companies develop to power its future EV models, as part of its strategy to diversify its supply chain, using multiple chemistries and form factors. GM will continue to use the pouch battery cells produced at the companies Ultium Cells joint venture plants in Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee.
TechCrunch: Climate
JANUARY 3, 2025
Electra has raised $76.3 million to clean up the dirty ironmaking industry, TechCrunch has learned. The startup has developed a novel method of using electricity to coax pure iron out of low-grade ores, opening the door to cleaner steel. The new funding round, which was disclosed in a regulatory filing, seeks to raise a total […] 2024 TechCrunch.
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.
Energy Storage News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Battery storage warranties are complex and inflexible and can add prohibitive costs and risks for some asset owners, according to ACCURE Battery Intelligence.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Hydrogen-Bonding Additives Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Stability A groundbreaking technique has been developed that enhances the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells, thanks to the introduction of hydrogen-bonding additives. This research, published in Energy & Environmental Science , was led by the collaborative efforts of Professor Choi Jong-min’s team at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
POWER Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2025
Compared to recent years, which have been characterized by chronic energy shortages and price volatility, the world appears to be trundling toward a new energy market context, defined by an unprecedented The post 2025s Energy Crossroads: 6 Trends Redefining the Global Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Charged
JANUARY 3, 2025
Tivolt Electric Vehicles, an EV venture of Indian conglomerate Murugappa Group, has signed an agreement with Tata Power Renewable Energy to build an EV charging ecosystem for commercial fleets. The companies will use Tata Power’s experience in setting up and managing an expansive EV charging infrastructure to provide Tivolts growing network of small electric commercial vehicles with accessible charging at dealerships, customer locations and high-traffic public spaces.
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
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Dr. Chi-Young Jung's research team from the Hydrogen Research & Demonstration Center at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed a method to analyze the microstructure of carbon fiber paper, a key material in hydrogen fuel cells, at a speed 100 times faster than existing methods. This was achieved by utilizing digital twin technology and artificial intelligence (AI) learning.
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 2, 2025
AI Accelerating Efficient Green Hydrogen Production The global push toward renewable energy has heightened interest in the production of green hydrogen, a sustainable energy source with promising applications. Traditionally, the process of producing green hydrogensplitting water into oxygen and hydrogen using electricity from renewable sourceshas faced significant challenges due to high energy demands and reliance on rare, expensive metals.
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 1, 2025
Behaviour experts say misinformation shared in media and by other stakeholders is impeding uptake Experts from a nudge unit have been hired to help ministers fight misinformation about heat pumps in to try to encourage take-up of the devices. The appliances run on electricity instead of gas and are regarded as a way of decarbonising homes at scale. A target of installing 600,00 a year by 2028 is part of a drive to achieve Britainscommitment to reach net zero by 2050.
Solar Power World
JANUARY 2, 2025
Across the United States, the rise in solar project proposals has met growing resistance from communities expressing “Not in My Backyard” (NIMBY) concerns. Researchers at Columbia University track local bans on renewable energy projects. In the last year alone, there has been a 111% increase in state bans, a 16% increase in local bans and… The post Overcoming NIMBY challenges in solar <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>How
TechXplore
JANUARY 2, 2025
Thermal switches, which electrically control heat transfer, are essential for the advancement of sophisticated thermal management systems. Historically, electrochemical thermal switches have been constrained by suboptimal performance, which impedes their extensive utilization in the electronics, energy, and waste heat recovery sectors.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 30, 2024
China Achieves Milestone with First 30MW-Class Pure Hydrogen Gas Turbine China has set a new benchmark in the field of renewable energy by successfully igniting the world’s first 30MW-class pure hydrogen gas turbine. Named Jupiter I, this groundbreaking accomplishment was achieved through the efforts of the Mingyang Group in collaboration with other firms and research teams.
Charged
DECEMBER 30, 2024
IONNA , the charging network founded by eight of the worlds top automakers BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyotahas formed a strategic partnership with Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz. IONNA opened EV Rechargeries at three Sheetz locations in late December 2024: Springfield and Willoughby, Ohio; and Scranton, Pennsylvania.
TechCrunch: Climate
JANUARY 3, 2025
Hydrogen startups are widely seen as a promising way to eliminate fossil fuels from heavy industry and long-haul transportation. But they have been stuck in limbo for the last couple years, waiting for official guidance from the U.S. Treasury on lucrative tax credits. The wait ended today, with the Treasury announcing final rules for hydrogen […] 2024 TechCrunch.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A research team has developed a lithium metal battery using a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte that offers greatly enhanced fire safety and an extended lifespan. This research holds promise for diverse applications, including in electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems. The research is published in the journal Small.
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Project Termination Amid Financial and Policy Challenges South Koreas government has officially halted plans for a landmark 100MW hydrogen fuel cell power plant in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province. According to updates from Pulse , the project, initiated by Korea Midland Power Co. (KOMIPO) and Doosan Enerbility Co., faced significant financial issues that led to its cancellation.
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