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16/10/2023

Thermal energy storage (TES) systems can be installed in buildings in a way that allows the building to act as a thermal battery. Energy, potentially from renewable sources such as solar or wind, is stored in tanks or other vessels filled with materials — such as ice, wax, salt, or sand — for use at a different time. Learn more!

Can Cooling Methods of the 1800s Advance Energy Storage Needs for a Clean Energy Future?

11/10/2023

Rapid progress of key clean energy technologies shows the new energy economy is emerging faster than many think. But momentum in solar, EVs and heat pumps needs to expand quickly across more countries and to other parts of the energy system to move the world closer to net zero by 2050.

Rapid progress of key clean energy technologies shows the new energy economy is emerging faster than many think - News from the International Energy Agency

26/09/2023

Despite the rapid growth of electric vehicles and solar power, other efforts to tackle warming are lagging, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). https://nyti.ms/3t9WuKM

22/09/2023

Xcel Energy proposed a $15 billion “preferred plan” to add an “unprecedented” amount of renewable energy to its grid over the next seven years that would double the amount of renewable energy on the system.

Xcel Energy proposed a $15 billion “preferred plan” to add an “unprecedented” amount of renewable energy to its grid over the next seven years that would double the amount of

08/09/2023

Renewables and other low-carbon solutions’ share in the global energy supply must rise four to six fold by 2050 to reach the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

The share of energy sourced from renewables and other low-carbon solutions in the global energy supply must rise four to six fold by 2050. This is imperative for reaching the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

30/08/2023

Fervo Energy is part of an ambitious effort to unlock vast amounts of geothermal energy from Earth’s hot interior, a source of renewable power that could help displace fossil fuels that are dangerously warming the planet.

BEAVER COUNTY, Utah — In a sagebrush valley full of wind turbines and solar panels in western Utah, Tim Latimer gazed up at a very different device he believes could be just as powerful for fighting climate change — maybe even more. It was a drilling rig, of all things, transplanted from the oil...

25/08/2023

This year, the world is set to increase its renewable energy capacity by 107 gigawatts to reach a total capacity of 440 gigawatts. While much of that growth will come from solar power and wind energy, these variable renewables need a steady partner to make sure the power grid is not only clean but also reliable and resilient. Hydropower is one of those unwavering partners.

Hydropower is an unwavering partner that can help make sure the power grid is clean, reliable, and resilient. This National Hydropower Day, the Water Power Technologies Office highlights why hydropower is key to a dependable clean energy future.

19/08/2023

The renewable energy revolution is happening faster than you think. Both China and the US, the world's top carbon emitters, are racing ahead with solar panels and wind turbines. It is even looking like we may soon see the beginning of the end for fossil fuels.

Both China and the US, the world's top carbon emitters, are racing ahead with solar panels and wind turbines. It is even looking like we may soon see the beginning of the end for fossil fuels

31/07/2023

The first US-built offshore substation is now standing at New York’s South Fork Wind, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in US federal waters. South Fork Wind’s 1,500-ton, 60-foot-tall offshore substation was designed and engineered in Kansas and then built near Corpus Christi, Texas, by Kiewit Offshore Services.

The first US-built offshore substation is now standing at South Fork Wind, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in US federal waters.

30/07/2023

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration has tasked the firm Blue Origin with deploying its Blue Alchemist technology to make solar cells on the Moon, from scratch. NASA wants these new solar cells to sport a “Made on the Moon” label, using only materials harvested from the Moon.

NASA wants new solar cells to sport a

19/07/2023

The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers.

The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal "green bank" for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers.

15/07/2023

But this summer, California is setting a major milestone in energy storage. The state now has the capacity to store 5,600 megawatts of power using batteries. That's enough to supply more than 4 million homes.

As California increases its reliance on renewable energy sources like solar and wind, there's a concern that there may not be enough energy during certain seasons and times of the day to keep the lights on.

04/07/2023

Happy Independence Day! On this special holiday, may your heart swell with pride for all that America stands for – liberty, equality, and justice for all. May we remember the sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom in this great country as we celebrate today with family and friends throughout the nation.

25/06/2023

The TransWest Express, a landmark transmission project that will carry clean energy from North America’s largest $5 billion, 3,000-megawatt, 600-turbine wind farm in Wyoming to the US Southwest, has broken ground.

The TransWest Express transmission line that will carry power from the US’ largest wind farm in Wyoming to the Southwest has broken ground.

18/06/2023

Austin, Texas, is home to a number of clean-tech startups. Part of the secret, a longtime entrepreneur told Insider, is people's willingness to help others. The city's thriving culture also makes it a magnet for tech workers.

Clean-tech companies make up a key part of the startup scene in Austin, Texas. The city has benefited from tech experts' willingness to help others.

09/06/2023

New Jersey is host to an 8.9 megawatt (MW) floating solar farm – the largest floating solar array in North America. NJR Clean Energy Ventures owns and operates the floating solar farm, which covers 17 acres of the Canoe Brook reservoir in Short Hills, New Jersey. NJR CEV and New Jersey American Water held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project recently.

New Jersey is host to an 8.9 megawatt floating solar farm – the largest floating solar array in North America.

01/06/2023

Global additions of renewable power capacity are expected to jump by a third this year as growing policy momentum, higher fossil fuel prices and energy security concerns drive strong deployment of solar PV and wind power, according to the latest update from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Renewable power on course to shatter more records as countries around the world speed up deployment - News from the International Energy Agency

28/05/2023

Engineers have demonstrated something marvelous. Almost any material can be used to create a device that continuously harvests energy from humid air.

Engineers have demonstrated something marvelous.

15/05/2023

With 70% of the Earth's surface covered by oceans, wave power could be one of our largest energy resources. If you've ever been knocked off your feet by a big wave, you've felt a smidgeon of that power. The Biden administration's Ocean Climate Action Plan reveals how the ocean holds important potential for renewable energy, both from offshore wind power and less-explored sources such as waves, tides and currents.

Marine energy is getting a boost in the fight against climate change.

09/05/2023

Big Tech companies are dominating the purchase of clean power. In 2022, Amazon.com bought 10.9 gigawatts of clean power, making it the largest corporate buyer of renewable power in the world, according to data from the market research company BloombergNEF. That’s enough energy to power the entire country of Ecuador.

Amazon was the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in 2022 by a factor of more than four. Here's a look at how and what kind of planning that takes.

03/05/2023

So often, the focus of the climate conversation is on energy production and renewables, like solar, wind and hydropower. We fixate on green energy production, but what would it take to store that energy in a green way too?

Today on the show, next-generation energy innovators Bill David and Serena Cussen challenged us to think about the future of clean energy storage. They spoke to Emily Kwong at the 2023 annual meeting for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington D.C.

28/04/2023

Thanks to a new a €40 million Series B funding round led by EIN Next and Neva SGR, Energy Dome is a position to bring its low-cost, long-duration energy storage to the world. Energy Dome says it has created a technology that takes a problem — too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leading to an overheating planet — and turns it into a solution. Using carbon dioxide to reduce carbon emissions? That’s some smart thinking.

Thanks to a new Series B funding round, Energy Dome is a position to bring its low cost, long duration energy storage to the world.

22/04/2023

Happy Earth Day! 🌍🌱 Today is a reminder to renew our commitment to protecting our planet by working to accelerate the energy transition.

We are proud of our cleantech community and your efforts towards a more sustainable future. May we strive every day to develop technology and solutions to reduce our carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and harness the power of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal.

Together, we can make a difference. 🍃🌳

18/04/2023

NET Power is moving closer to building what it calls “the world’s first large-scale gas-fired power facility with near-zero emissions” and includes carbon capture technology. It announced this week it had selected Zachry Group as the engineering firm for the project, and it is to be built near Odessa, Texas, and will cost between $750 million and $950 million.

NET Power is moving closer to building what it calls "the world’s first large-scale gas-fired power facility with near-zero emissions" and includes carbon capture technology.

12/04/2023

A record-setting supply agreement between solar hardware builder Qcells Worldwide and project developer Summit Ridge Energy was announced last week, indicating that the incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are already driving the deployment of domestically sourced renewable energy infrastructure.

A record-setting supply agreement between solar hardware builder Qcells and project developer Summit Ridge Energy was announced last week, indicating that the incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are already driving the deployment of domestically sourced renewable energy infrastructure. The 1.2...

23/03/2023

Global renewable energy capacity grew by 9.6% last year but needs to grow by three times the current rate to limit global warming, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said.

Global renewable energy capacity grew by 9.6% last year but needs to grow by three times the current rate to limit global warming, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said on Tuesday.

16/03/2023

One sector we do see with tremendous long-term promise is clean energy, aka cleantech. The global climate crisis isn’t going anywhere and for enviro-minded startups, that translates into growth potential — and employment opportunities. Check out who's hiring now.

In this week’s edition of Who’s Hiring In Tech, we look at open positions at funded startups in the clean energy sector of our Crunchbase database.

08/03/2023

"I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that's me." - Maya Angelou

Happy International Women's Day! On this special day we celebrate the achievements of the phenomenal women throughout the world, especially those in our clean energy community. Thank you for your efforts to further accelerate energy transition and for your contributions to clean technology and solutions. Hats off to you, amazing women!

04/03/2023

Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide rose less than anticipated in 2022 thanks to the growth of clean energy sources like solar, wind, electric vehicles and heat pumps, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.

The energy agency's analysis comes amid a major disruption within global energy markets following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last February.

23/02/2023

Policymakers have given the green energy transition a major cash injection. The surge in spending has fueled a boom in demand for clean energy workers. In fact, 78% of clean energy workers surveyed in the 7th edition of the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), say they’ve been headhunted at least once in the past year.

A cash injection from America’s Inflation Reduction Act has made talent in the clean energy sector a high demand asset