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MIT researchers conclude fundamental changes in the US energy-innovation system are needed to meet challenges of climate change and energy supply

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A three-year study by a team of researchers based at MIT has concluded that fundamental changes are needed in the US energy-innovation system. For each year of delay it will be necessary to “bend the curve” of carbon emissions that much more sharply if the worst consequences of climate change are to be averted.

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ICL model predicts lithium-ion batteries most competitive for storage applications by 2030

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levelized cost)—as opposed to the investment cost—of 9 electricity storage technologies for 12 different applications between 2015 and 2050. The authors received funding from the Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment at Imperial College London, and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

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Nano One to acquire Johnson Matthey Battery Materials Canada; JM takes stake in AEM electrolyzer pioneer Enapter

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various applications, including electricity storage (residential and industrial), production of synthetic gas or methane (power-to-gas), mobility (hydrogen refuelling and e-fuels) and industrial use. Enapter’s highly efficient standardised?and Johnson Matthey and? —Liam Condon, CEO of Johnson Matthey.

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LSE report calls for global investment of an additional $3T each year to drive economic recovery and transformation

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It also calls on the G7 to “ make a collective commitment to double climate finance ” and to lead on ensuring that the rich countries “ deliver on and go beyond ” their commitment to mobilise $100 billion per year by 2020 from public and private sources to support developing countries in tackling climate change.

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California PUC requires SCE to procure at least 50 MW of new electrical capacity in LA Basin from energy storage systems

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This approach is a major step forward in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Going forward, SCE’s customers will not be solely reliant on a fossil fueled electric supply. Today’s decision takes a creative new approach to integrating preferred resources into our long-term planning process.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Assess, in co-ordination with all relevant stakeholders, the extent to which the present market arrangements enable the financing of economically viable investments in new flexible gas-fired generation and cost-effective electricity storage. Climate Change Europe Policy Power Generation'

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All UK households to get electric smart meters

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Smart meters will be rolled out through energy suppliers to every home by the end of 2020 under final plans published today by Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Hunt. Most exciting will be the facility to feed-in small scale low carbon electricity sources such as wind from individuals and businesses.