Cirba Solutions reports on a $50 million investment from the Marubeni Corporation. “This most recent strategic investment in Cirba Solutions further augments the previously announced $245 million investment from EQT Infrastructure and the over $82 million from two recent Department of Energy grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.” Read the full article here.
Enginuity Power Systems: Clean Power with Natural Gas, Propane, and Hydrogen
Enginuity’s work is yet another testament to the innovation of the private sector in solving our greatest energy and environmental challenges.
Sodium solid-state battery shows stable performance, 91% efficiency after 500 cycles
Abhishek Bhardwaj of Interesting Engineering writes about the efficiency of solid-state batteries. Australia-based Altech Batteries has announced that its first Cerenergy ABS60 battery prototype is online and operating successfully at its joint venture partner Fraunhofer IKTS’ test laboratory in Dresden, Germany. The prototype 60 kWh sodium chloride solid-state battery energy storage system has been integrated...
How High Prices are Spurring Farmers to Adopt Eco-Friendly Fertilizers
Alternatives to synthetic fertilizers have been around for a while, but the war in Ukraine has recently made these alternatives more lucrative. Ammonia prices have tripled since 2020, and many farmers are looking for cheaper – and greener – solutions. Here are three companies that are changing the game.
Climate Lockdowns Aren’t the Answer to Lowering Emissions
Preventing economic prosperity not only produces harmful negative externalities: it is also an extremely costly way to eliminate emissions.
Ron Estes Promotes Common Sense Solutions to Energy and the Economy
Common sense solutions like an “all of the above” approach and immediate expensing, which Congressman Estes has championed, can deliver energy relief. As Congress addresses these issues, expect Rep. Estes to be an active leader in advancing such reforms.
How to Breakdown the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy, derived from an atom’s core, has been an ongoing debate for decades. The world is searching for better energy resources, and many consumers think nuclear energy is the best route to take. However, some are apprehensive as the list of pros and cons of nuclear energy grows. Breaking Down Nuclear Energy Pros and...
Can this Plastic-Eating Mold Help Solve the Plastic Pollution Challenge?
The backyard fungi can break down plastic in just 140 days.
Underwater Robots Are Helping Maritime Shipping Clean Up Its Act
"Stopping biofouling buildup isn’t just good for the climate: Many scientists have sounded the alarm on ecological threats posed by invasive species that hitchhike on ships. In recent years, Australia and New Zealand tightened scrutiny of ships arriving in their waters, including requiring regular removal of biofouling. California, home to some of America’s biggest ports by cargo tonnage, also requires biofouling management."
Congress Considers the State of Nuclear Fuel Recycling and Management
The private sector is ready to address America’s spent fuel needs. Now it’s up to policymakers to implement laws to streamline innovation and provide a comprehensive strategy to address spent fuel.