CSIRO Study: Nuclear Energy Is Not The Savior Some People Say It Is
New SMR technology or not, researchers have thrown cold water on the idea of launching the nuclear energy industry into Australia.
Green Economy
EU To Invest 1 Billion Euros To Boost Domestic Supply Of Battery Components
The US Inflation Reduction Act — unless it is repeal or revoked — will provide tens of billions of dollars in production credits to companies that manufacture lithium-ion batteries using materials and components sourced from within the US or from countries America deems worthy. This week, the European Union announced … [continued]
ConnectDER Will Expand Distributed Energy Products Business
ConnectDER has several products that plug in to an existing meter socket to make connecting solar panels or EV chargers easy and inexpensive.
Wisconsin School Project Gives Kids A Solar Plus Storage Microgrid Learning Environment
A Wisconsin school is getting a solar plus storage microgrid project that will save the district significant money on energy. Intelligent power management company Eaton will provide the solar plus storage microgrid to support affordable, resilient, and sustainable power in the Wisconsin school district. The system will be the largest … [continued]
MAN Energy Mega Heat Pump Activated For District Heating In Denmark
Heat pumps are getting more sophisticated and now include units like the MAN Mega heat pump being used for district heating in Denmark.
Mercedes-Benz Seeks Sustainable EV Battery Made From Rice Hulls
The humble rice hull could provide EV battery makers with a more sustainable, bio-based graphite supply chain that outperforms conventional graphite, too.
USA’s Largest Solar & Storage Project Approved — Emission-Free Electricity for 800,000 Homes
In an effort to meet strong renewable energy requirements, Oregon just authorized the largest solar farm in the state, and seemingly the nation. It is situated on around 10,000 acres of active farming in Morrow County. In order to counteract the detrimental effects on the local agricultural sector, the huge … [continued]
New Lithium-Sulfur EV Battery Could Reverse The Ill Fortunes Of Stellantis
Despite its current troubles, Stellantis is pushing forward with big EV battery plans including new lithium-sulfur technology and a new lithium-ion battery factory in Indiana.
Tiny TELO Electric Truck Punches Up At You-Know-Who
The TELO electric truck aims to mark out space for itself among city dwellers and entrepreneurs longing for a stylish, versatile pickup that can parallel park like a champ and take off for weekend adventures, too.
Superconducting Transmission CEO Talks Grids In Brussels
When I was in Brussels recently speaking at the launch of the second edition of Supergrid Super Solution, Eddie O’Connor and Kevin O’Sullivan’s handbook for Europe’s renewable power grid of the future, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Fitzgerald, CEO of Supernode, a startup developing superconducting transmission. … [continued]
