Top 9 Next-Gen Energy Storage and Sustainable Technologies Making Waves

Innovations continue to improve the efficiency of practices across industries, providing new ways to prioritize sustainability. Whether you want to enhance a structure's energy efficiency or implement sustainable strategies into your daily operations, these technologies will help you contribute to an eco-friendly future.

Smart robots could withstand waves to cut green energy costs 

A new study by engineers at the University of Edinburgh has found that underwater robots that can predict waves in real-time could reduce the cost of producing offshore renewable energy.

Estonia
Estonian conference emphasizes focus on green hydrogen in the EU 

The conference “Offshore Power for E-Fuels: Boosting the New Hydrogen Economy”, held in Estonia highlighted that low-carbon hydrogen is a key component of the energy transition.

Neste and Air Canada sign agreement for the supply of 60,000 tons of Neste MY SAF

Neste and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 metric tons of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. Neste will deliver the sustainable aviation fuel blended with conventional jet fuel to the Vancouver marine terminal starting in December 2024, with further shipments throughout 2025

California County Approves Biomass Pilot Project to Improve Wildfire and Climate Resiliency

The Board of Supervisors of Nevada County in California allocated $90,000 to a Biomass Pilot Project to process large green waste and improve wildfire and climate resiliency. The project fits in with both the Board’s Climate Resiliency and Emergency Preparedness objectives. 

Sweden
InductEV presents its three-year wireless charging program with Volvo Cars 

InductEV has announced that its pioneering three-year program with Volvo Cars is being showcased at the newly opened World of Volvo experience center in the automaker's hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Austin Energy Explores Potential Game Changer for Geothermal Energy in Texas

Continuing as a leader in clean energy innovation, Austin Energy is partnering with Exceed Energy Inc. to pilot a first-of-its-kind advanced geothermal project near its Nacogdoches biomass-generating facility. The pilot is expected to be online and producing carbon-free electricity in 2025 and could signal the next green energy innovation in Texas.

SoCalGas, GKN Hydrogen and NREL Begin Solid State Hydrogen Storage Demonstration Project

Southern California Gas Co. and  GKN Hydrogen  announced the commissioning of a research demonstration project with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on an innovative clean renewable hydrogen storage solution. 

The RESPONDENT Project: An Interview with Ben Moore, Communication and Dissemination Manager

Renewable Energy Magazine recently had the opportunity to speak with Ben Moore, Communication and Dissemination Manager, to discuss RESPONDENT's pilot project in Athens, Greece.

IRPP research offers cost-effective path to accelerate renewable energy in developing nations

As the climate talks at COP29 kick off this week in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new paper from the Institute for Research on Public Policy proposes a way to support accelerated climate action in developing countries.

Smaller-scale solar farms in Wales will no longer require direct ministerial approval for construction

Speaking at the Future Energy Wales conference at ICC Wales yesterday, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning Rebecca Evans said that the planning inspectors of Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) would take decisions on projects under 50 megawatts’ capacity, instead.

Harnessing Sunlight: The Next Generation of Smartphones

Imagine if your smartphone didn't run out of battery after hours of use. Picture a future where every time you step outside or sit near a window, your device quietly powers itself, using the energy of sunlight. As the mobile tech industry evolves, the need for sustainable energy solutions has become increasingly urgent. 

Sierra Leone
Idris Elba and Octopus Energy announce plans for Sierra Leone's first wind farm at COP29

Octopus Energy's generation arm, in partnership with Idris Elba, has announced the company's first renewables project in Africa, a wind farm on Sherbro Island in Sierra Leone accompanied by solar panels and battery storage.

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