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Supercritical CO₂ Is Useful. The System Claims Are The Problem.
Supercritical CO₂ has genuine industrial applications, but scaling it for carbon capture and storage infrastructure would require massive investments and present safety challenges that existing deployments do not face.
World’s Largest 12.8 GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China
Envision Group activated a 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage network in northern China featuring artificial intelligence management systems designed to optimize grid operations and increase revenue efficiency.
IEA Numbers Point to a Two-Speed Recovery in Global Fuel Prices
Global fuel markets remain volatile five months after the U.S. and Israel began military operations against Iran, with diesel prices particularly elevated despite declining crude oil prices.
A. O. Smith Partners with Panasonic to Bring a CO2 Split HPWH to Market
A. O. Smith has launched the Voltex X, a split heat pump water heater developed with Panasonic that uses CO2 refrigerant and offers compact tank options for space-constrained homes.
CATL Battery for Electric Aviation Passes Important Safety Test
CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, has developed and successfully tested a battery system for electric aircraft, passing critical safety evaluations from Chinese aviation authorities.
Congress Targets Putin’s Oil Lifeline With Tough New Sanctions
The House of Representatives moved to advance a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions package on August 10, days after the Senate approved it 86-11, targeting Russian energy revenues, banks, oligarchs, and foreign entities supporting Moscow’s war effort.
Organic Flow Batteries Get A Foot In The Energy Storage Door
Flow batteries, particularly organic variants, are emerging as a long-duration energy storage solution to complement lithium-ion technology and support grid and data center needs.
China’s Coal-to-Gas Industry Set to Triple by 2030, Rystad Says
China’s coal-to-gas capacity is expected to triple to 28 billion cubic meters annually by 2030, according to Rystad Energy, as the nation develops domestic synthetic gas production for energy security.
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Sank To Just Six Vessels Monday
Vessel traffic at the Strait of Hormuz fell to six ships on Monday as negotiations for a U.S.-Iran deal stalled, marking the lowest level in over two months.
ESS & Juniper Energy Sign Agreement for 500 MWh+ of Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Deployments
ESS Tech and Juniper Energy signed an agreement for deploying 500 MWh or more of sodium-ion battery storage systems, starting with an 80 MWh California project targeted for 2027.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui
Hawaiian Electric submitted a major renewable energy and storage request for proposals covering Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui to modernize generation infrastructure and reduce oil dependence.
Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged
The British Chambers of Commerce director urged Andy Burnham to permit extraction at North Sea oil and gas fields to prevent significant job losses in Scotland and the northeast as the energy sector transitions.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Great Britain’s grid operator faced political scrutiny over its handling of summer heatwaves that strained the electricity system, with whistleblowers alleging potential cover-ups of the extent of power supply pressures.
EV Charging Infrastructure Partnerships Starting to Grow In Kenya
Electric bus operator BasiGo and fuel retailer Rubis Energy Kenya have partnered to expand fast-charging infrastructure across Kenya’s transport corridors, with the first station now operational and additional sites planned.
Trump Administration Admits Retaliatory Grant Cancellations
The Trump administration admitted to court filings showing it targeted clean energy investments in Democratic-led states, canceling $7.6 billion in federal projects while clean energy outperforms fossil fuels economically.
Altus Power Partners with New Leaf Energy on Development of 5 Community Solar Projects in Virginia
Altus Power acquired five community solar projects in Virginia totaling 32 MW from New Leaf Energy, expected to serve approximately 5,000 homes through Appalachian Power Company’s shared solar program.
Partnership with EnergyHub, Sunrun, & The Mobility House to Test Massachusetts Residential Vehicle-to-Grid Program for Eversource & National Grid Customers
Five energy and technology companies announced a joint pilot program to enable Massachusetts EV drivers to earn incentives by allowing their vehicles to return stored power to the grid during peak demand periods.
Unions attack ‘year-long delay’ for Tata Steel furnace’s grid connection in south Wales
Trade unions are urging government intervention after Tata Steel’s new electric arc furnace grid connection faces a potential year-long delay caused by engineering difficulties and ground conditions.
Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns
Britain’s manufacturing sector faces collapse as companies struggle with energy costs twice those of continental Europe, with nearly a quarter relocating production overseas, according to industry surveys.
Drax cleared after investigation into sourcing of wood pellets
The Financial Conduct Authority closed a 10-month investigation into Drax’s sustainability claims, finding no evidence to justify further action after reviewing complex sourcing materials.
Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars
A European heatwave has driven electricity prices to multi-year highs across the continent as soaring demand for cooling collides with reduced renewable energy generation and power plant outages.
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The Sun is Shining on the Solar Shingles Market
The viability of solar energy as a major game changer in the way we power our society has been a hotly contested debate for a long time. Contentious as it may be, many suspect that it’s not necessarily the technology that is being called into question as much as it is...
Green Revolution: Eight Ways to Save the Earth and Your Pocketbook
In today’s world, saving money isn’t just nice to do, it can be vital. Yet at the same time, helping out our planet seems almost like a necessity. It used to be that these two goals were almost incompatible, as “green” products were often frivolous luxuries....
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