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CSIRO joins US sCO2-based power generation project STEP demo

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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science research agency, has 2 -based-power-generation-project/">joined the Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) of the Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) project known as STEP Demo.

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Tesla shows demo video of Optimus bot working in the Fremont Factory

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While showing how the robot uses Autopilot technology, Tesla also showed the humanoid robot watering plants at the Fremont Factory’s offices. Perhaps most interesting about the Optimus demo , however, was Elon Musk’s comments that came after. Credit: Tesla/YouTube. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Soletair demo plant produces renewable hydrocarbon fuel from CO2 captured from the air

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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) are beginning testing of the Soletair demo plant, which uses air-captured carbon dioxide to produce renewable fuels and chemicals. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis is used for hydrogen production. Phase 1: Renewable energy.

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HYBRIT JV planning to begin building demo plant for fossil-free steel in 2023

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The purpose is to consult and to conduct an open dialog about the location and design of the plant ahead of the upcoming selection of the site and permit application. The byproduct of using fossil-free electricity and hydrogen in steelmaking, instead of coke and coal, will be water instead of carbon dioxide.

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Euro Manganese to begin assembly of demo plant in Czech Republic; production targeted for December

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The demonstration plant is designed to produce large-scale samples of high-purity manganese products for use in the supply chain qualification process of the company’s products. As the project recycles historic mine tailings, it will clean up the contaminated site and eliminate a longstanding source of water pollution. Background.

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Honda and Ford separately launching smart home demos

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High-efficiency HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and Lighting System designed by UC Davis. UC Davis energy research centers will design high-efficiency, cost effective solutions to major home energy loads. The home will be designed to achieve top-level green building certifications from the major US rating systems.

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Toshiba to partner with Kawasaki City on 5-year demo of independent energy supply system utilizing solar power and hydrogen

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The independent energy supply system combines a 25 kW photovoltaic facility; a storage battery; hydrogen-producing water electrolysis equipment; hydrogen (275 Nm 3 ) and water tanks; and fuel cells. Kawasaki Marien, a municipal facility to promote Kawasaki Port, is a designated emergency evacuation area. Click to enlarge.

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