2023 has been a landmark year for renewable energy, with solar power leading the charge and significant advancements in battery technology. The global capacity for renewable energy increased rapidly, signalling a potential shift away from fossil fuels and a move towards mitigating the effects of global warming. This growth has been fuelled by the declining […]
Amazon is taking a significant step towards sustainability by initiating on-site hydrogen fuel production at its fulfillment centers. Partnering with Plug Power, Amazon has installed its first electrolyzer at a facility in Aurora, Colorado, which will generate hydrogen to power approximately 225 forklift trucks. This move aligns with Amazon’s broader goal to decarbonize its operations […]
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Swedish start-up Modvion has constructed the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, challenging conventional steel structures and promising a carbon-negative future for wind power. The 150-meter-tall tower, with a 2-megawatt generator, powers approximately 400 homes and represents a visionary shift in renewable energy construction. Using laminated veneer lumber from sustainably farmed spruce—the same wood as […]
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest Automotive Trends Report reveals a significant milestone for model-year 2022 vehicles, showing the lowest carbon emissions and highest fuel economy on record. The average real-world CO2 emissions dropped by 10 g/mile to 337 g/mile, while fuel economy increased by 0.6 mpg to an average of 26 mpg. This […]
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a landmark downturn in coal demand globally by 2026, despite a brief rise to over 8.5 billion tonnes in 2023. The “Coal 2023” report indicates unprecedented regional variances, with the EU and US facing about 20% reductions in coal use. In contrast, Asia’s appetite for coal grows, with India’s […]
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Nova Scotia is abuzz with the promise of a green hydrogen revolution, with EverWind Fuels proposing to harness the province’s wind resources to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for export to Europe. The company’s CEO, Trent Vichie, sees it as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for Nova Scotia to become a world leader in clean energy. The […]
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The European Space Agency (ESA) is gearing up for the mid-2024 launch of its largest rocket, the Ariane 6, with a pioneering approach to transport its components using Canopée, a wind-powered cargo ship. Canopée, a hybrid industrial vessel equipped with collapsible wing sails dubbed “Oceanwings,” has recently completed its first transatlantic voyage, delivering crucial parts […]
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Researchers from KAIST and LG Energy Solution have announced a significant advancement in lithium metal battery technology, which promises to greatly extend the driving range of electric vehicles. Lithium metal batteries are known for their potential to increase driving range, but they face challenges such as dendrite formation and corrosion from liquid electrolytes. The joint […]
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The Battery Monitor 2023 report by Roland Berger and RWTH Aachen University’s PEM group predicts the battery market will grow sixfold by 2030, driven by the green transition’s demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. With a 34% CAGR, the expected market demand is about 4,900 GWh by 2030, up from 800 GWh in […]
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Hamburg-based energy start-up 1Komma5 Grad has received its first bank loans, totaling approximately €52.5 million, from BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and LBBW, proving its creditworthiness as it prepares for a planned initial public offering (IPO) in 2025. The company, led by CEO Philipp Schröder, intends to use the borrowed capital primarily for acquisitions rather than […]
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Panasonic Energy Corporation has partnered with Sila to utilize Titan Silicon, a nanocomposite silicon negative electrode, to improve its lithium-ion batteries. Sila, known for introducing Titan Silicon in WHOOP 4.0, aims to replace traditional graphite anodes, offering higher energy density and reduced CO2 emissions. Panasonic will produce this anode material at its Moses Lake facility […]
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Researchers have developed a two-dimensional bimetallic catalyst combining platinum nanoparticles with a supercrystal structure of gold nanoparticles, showing a significant increase in hydrogen production from formic acid under visible light and solar irradiance. This catalyst capitalizes on the interaction between plasmonic and catalytic properties, where electric field intensity at ‘hotspots’ correlates with heightened catalytic activity, […]
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