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October 4, 2024 Manufacturing

Cryptocurrency & Data Centers Create Soaring Electricity Demand in Texas

In the United States, electricity consumption is growing fastest in Texas, where the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages 90% of the load on the state’s power grid. One of the main sources of growing demand for power is large-scale c...

October 4, 2024 Manufacturing

EnergySage Releases Its 19th Solar & Storage Marketplace Report

Latest report signals a potential solar industry inflection point with near-record low pricing and surging demand for energy storage Today, EnergySage released its 19th EnergySage Intel Solar & Storage Marketplace Report. This semiannual report ...

October 4, 2024 Manufacturing

Runergy Alabama Begins Production at State-of-the-Art Solar Module Manufacturing Facility

Runergy Alabama Inc. proudly announces that its state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing facility has officially commenced production. The factory, located in Huntsville, will begin producing its first customer order in October. The team at Runerg...

October 4, 2024 Manufacturing

Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Covers 794 km on One Battery Charge

Driving the new all-electric ID.7 Pro S1, Volkswagen Team Switzerland, headed by project lead Felix Egolf, an expert in long-distance driving with electric cars, successfully covered a total of 794 kilometres (493 miles) with a single battery charge ...

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October 4, 2024 Sustainability

Why is the weather becoming more extreme?

Climate change is making floods, heatwaves and storms more frequent and more intense; scientists warn emissions must be cut.

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October 4, 2024 Sustainability

Japan’s decarbonisation projects in Southeast Asia are prolonging fossil fuel use: study

Projects involving liquified natural gas, ammonia co-firing with coal plants and carbon capture and storage are designed to extend fossil fuel production in the region, say researchers at Zero Carbon Analytics.

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October 3, 2024 Sustainability

Stop waiting around for carbon market integrity – we’re all responsible

It is risky to assume the many high-level standard-setting initiatives today can provide blanket improvements. Asian businesses all have a part to play to create a trusted carbon market that benefits climate, nature and stakeholders.

October 3, 2024 Manufacturing

New Analysis Finds Substantial Value of Adding Up to 4-Hour Duration Batteries to Solar Or Wind Power Plants Located In Regions Facing Transmission Congestion

We are pleased to announce a new study that examines the value of adding batteries to wind and solar plants located in areas that face transmission congestion. We examine two types of areas facing transmission congestion. These areas represent portio...

October 3, 2024 Manufacturing

LG Chem Finds Key to Suppressing Thermal Runaway in Batteries

“Prevents EV Fires Like a Fuse” LG Chem Finds Key to Suppressing Thermal Runaway in Batteries □ Developed temperature-responsive material to suppress thermal runaway; Paper published in a leading scientific journal □ Temperature-responsive material a...