Renewable power generation
This startup wants the $80-billion U.S. railroad industry to switch from diesel to batteries
Voltify plans to build a series of energy microgrids to power its locomotive batteries, as shown in this computer-generated image. Voltify Daphna Langer has a bold ambition: To decarbonize the rail industry in less than a decade. How? By convincing U.S. freight railroad companies to switch from diesel power to rechargeable batteries — part of […]
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Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is using old EV batteries to power AI data centers
As demand for energy skyrockets amid the rise of AI, one of Tesla‘s co-founders is betting on a new solution: giving old electric vehicle batteries a second-life. JB Straubel, who helped launch Tesla and served as its tech chief until 2019, founded Redwood Materials in 2017 to recycle batteries and build a closed-loop supply chain […]
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Rare earths are China’s bargaining chip in the trade war — the U.S. is trying to fix that
Rare earths refer to 17 elements on the periodic table whose atomic structure gives them special magnetic properties. They’re also the most important bargaining chip in the U.S. and China trade war. That’s because these rare earth magnets power everything from electric vehicles and wind turbines to defense equipment, data centers and high-tech consumer electronics. […]
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Yacht-racing competition SailGP has two podiums — one for sport and one for the planet
An international sailing championship has become the first of its kind to rank teams on their efforts in sustainability, as well as performance. CNBC explored how SailGP is racing for the future. An international yacht-racing competition, featuring teams competing in high-tech foiling catamarans across a season of multiple grand prix events, is on a mission […]
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We went inside the Amsterdam smart arena changing the game for sporting infrastructure
Arenas are often thought of as purely functional: a music venue, an expo or a place where athletes go head-to-head and where rivalry is encouraged. But what if there was more to these places? What if they could also lead new innovations? That’s exactly what the Johan Cruijff Arena did on August 11, 2024, when […]
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China plans $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year, Reuters reports
Chinese national flags flutter in front of the Great Hall during the fifth plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 12, 2023 in Beijing, Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury […]
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Are we any closer to a greener future? Leaders weigh in at the world’s largest energy event
Fossil fuels still dominate the global energy mix at 81.5% in 2023, according to the Energy Institute. “It just goes to show how difficult it is to change the energy mix. That’s not because companies aren’t making their efforts and progress isn’t being made. It’s because it takes time,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, chairman and CEO […]
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Indian public sector firm NTPC’s green energy arm files for $1.2 billion IPO
This photograph taken on April 6, 2022, shows a general view of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) plant in Dadri. The mounds of jet-black coal shimmering under the afternoon sun at the Dadri power plant are a raw illustration of India’s coal dependence — a habit that despite increasing pressure, the country is finding […]
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Clean energy sector looks to create even more jobs after the election — regardless of who wins
As presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in their first debate Tuesday night, voters will be tuning in for clarity on their plans to handle issues including the economy, inflation and job growth. One sector that faces particular uncertainty after the election is clean energy, which […]
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Here’s how to buy renewable electrical power from your electric powered utility
Critical Points Numerous renters and house owners can decide to get their electrical power from renewable power sources like solar and wind. These types of buyers select a green electrical power program provided through their electrical utility. Shoppers should pick a environmentally friendly power option or renewable energy certificate that has been verified by an […]
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