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Nexamp and T-Mobile Announce Community Solar Energy Partnership

Nexamp and T-Mobile are partnering in Nexamp's community solar program, which directly addresses climate change by increasing the number of clean power sources available on the local utility grid. The long-term agreement to participate in the Nexamp community solar program is part of T-Mobile's broader efforts to achieve its science-based carbon emissions targets.

Research by H2020 Project LEAP4SME Reveals Gaps in Support Networks for SMEs

Existing support measures for increased energy efficiency in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must go further to increase effectiveness, suggests the latest research conducted by the Horizon 2020 project, LEAP4SME.

Groundbreaking portable EV charger now at advanced prototype stage

Pioneer in portable EV charging ZipCharge has announced that its Go portable charger is advancing to validation prototype (VP) stage with designs released for manufacture and hardware testing well underway.

BP Acquires 30% Stake in Green Biofuels

BP has acquired a 30% stake in Green Biofuels Ltd. (GBF), the UK’s largest provider of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). GBF’s products are made from renewable feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal oils and fat.  The product range includes HVO Gd+, a low emission advanced HVO fuel that can be used as a direct drop-in replacement for diesel.

CMS and Ammongas Collaborate to Introduce Biogas Upgrading Technology to N. America

Clean Methane Systems and Ammongas have introduced amine technology to North American renewable natural gas (RNG) customers. The new Danish technology simplifies biogas upgrading by minimizing the steps required to prepare and inject renewable natural gas into the grid.  Amine technology also reduces the operational cost of the system in the novel way it manages hydrogen sulfide and other contaminants in the gas stream.

AAK to Invest in Biomass Boilers for Substantial CO₂ Reduction 

AAK AB will invest approximately $55 million (SEK 500 million) to install biomass boilers at its production plant in Aarhus, Denmark – an initiative that is expected to reduce the plant’s CO₂ emissions by approximately 90%. The installation will also generate substantial savings as fossil fuel will be replaced by shea meal, a by-product from the plant’s shea oil extraction process. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

Tritium Announces Location of New US Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee

In an effort to increase sales, localize production and expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States, Tritium DCFC Limited, a global leader in direct current fast chargers for EVs, has announced plans for expansion of its American footprint with a new manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. The location is expected to house up to six production lines for Tritium’s DC fast chargers, including the Company’s award-winning RTM and all-new PKM150 models. The new facility is also anticipated to bring more than 500 jobs to the region over the next five years. All chargers produced at the facility are expected to comply with applicable Buy America Act provisions under Federal Highway Administration  requirements for domestic sourcing.

UK Government announces funding for energy efficiency upgrades in social housing

The government is to make £179 million available to improve energy efficiency in 20,000 UK social housing properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or lower including installation of external wall and roof insulation, energy efficient doors and windows, heat pumps and solar panels.

Quaise Energy secures $40 million Series A financing to demonstrate novel drilling technology for geothermal energy

Quaise Energy has announced the closing of a $40 million Series A financing round led by Safar Partners to fund plans to introduce millimetre wave drilling systems capable of reaching depths between 10 and 20 kilometres to harness deep geothermal energy.

Genevos and Transfluid Partner to Develop a Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion System

Genevos, a specialist in marine fuel cell integration, and Transfluid a renowned brand around the world in the production of transmission units and electric motors, have partnered to combine expertise for a scalable zero emissions propulsion pack.

10 Ways Autonomous Solar-Powered Drones Can Benefit Our World

Autonomous technological advancements are influencing different industries. In 2016, Jeff Bezos facilitated the first Prime Air delivery in Amazon’s history. The company plans to use drones for delivery services in the near future.

UK homebuilding company pioneers net-zero carbon emitting housing development

Cumbria-based housebuilder Genesis Homes will build 16 houses that are fully powered by renewable energy and smart technology in the village of Calthwaite as part of its EcoGen project.

South Korea
Pusan National University researchers show how radiative coolers can reduce heat impacts on solar cells

Scientists at Pusan National University in South Korea have demonstrated how integrating a radiative cooler with a multi-junction solar cell can enhance its power conversion efficiency.

European and national associations call for long-duration energy storage

Signing a joint letter, 11 European and national associations, representing key energy stakeholders across the EU, have called on European legislators to support long-duration energy storage in order to achieve carbon neutrality and to ensure energy prices remain stable and affordable.

Alpiq Signs PPA with Renewable Power Capital in Finland

Alpiq has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Finland with Merkkikallio Wind Oy, a wind power production company owned by Renewable Power Capital. This agreement is a further step in the expansion of Alpiq's European energy trading activities in the Nordics and strengthens the company's market position.

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