Category: technology

Viewpoint: Heating homes with supercomputers

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.