Britain is home to a national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, generating significant waste heat. A new trial project will utilize this excess heat by storing it in a disused coal mine and using it to heat nearby homes, potentially heating around 5,000 local homes annually. This innovative approach could be replicated in various locations with flooded mines across Britain.
US 2024 Election: California to open one of the world’s largest energy storage plants
President Biden pushes climate agenda with a new clean energy project near Los Angeles featuring a battery plant that could be one of the world’s largest. The Nova Power Bank by Calpine promises to support California’s power grid during peak times and boost its renewable energy industry. The state aims to meet 50GW of battery storage by 2045.
Ahead of the November election, the US awards $6bn to CO2 reduction projects in key battleground states
The Biden Administration unveiled $6 billion funding for 33 industrial projects in 20 states, aiming to cut emissions and create jobs. Key projects include decarbonizing steel production and manufacturing materials to reduce emissions. This initiative aligns with President Biden’s re-election campaign, focusing on job creation and climate action.
Marine ‘biomimetics’ could be blue economy’s next big hit
Designing products that mimic nature’s forms, from whale flippers to sea worms, could contribute billions to the sustainable blue economy, say researchers.
Google to launch oil and gas methane leak monitoring tool
Google partners with EDF to use satellite technology and AI to map oil and gas methane leaks. The project aims to help reduce emissions.
Review: Plantable pencils
SproutWorld, a Danish company, has devised a plantable pencil that aligns with sustainability, reusability and circular economic principles. The product hoped to inspire more eco-friendly behaviours among consumers and corporations.
Viewpoint: Why it’s helpful to charge EVs on the go
Jeremy Williams on the evolution of EV charging.
Spain launches pioneering combined hydrogen and floating offshore wind project off the coast of the Canary Islands
A pioneering combined offshore floating wind and green hydrogen project to deliver heating needs in the Canary Islands.
The wonder material, perovskite, could revolutionise solar power as scientists set to build upon efficiency record
Wonder material could revolutionise the solar industry.
China sets new record by installing the world’s largest wind turbine
China becomes the first country to install a 16 MV wind turbine.