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Synhelion raises CHF 22M (US$23.6M) to support scaling of solar fuel production

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million) in another financing round. The proceeds of the investment round will accelerate the company’s growth and support the scaling and commercialization of Synhelion’s solar fuels technology. Synhelion is developing two pathways to solar fuels: Redox splitting. This ultra-clean solar fuel closes the carbon cycle.

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Mercedes-Benz Energy and Vivint Solar partner on US home energy storage systems

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Mercedes-Benz Energy and Vivint Solar announced an exclusive strategic collaboration to bring the Mercedes-Benz customizable home energy storage system to the US. For Vivint Solar, which has installed solar energy systems in more than 100,000 homes across the US, this is the first collaboration to integrate batteries with its offering.

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Exxon/Mobil To Fund Solar Financing Bond For Torrance Homeowners

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In a deal brokered by the city’s newly commissioned Citizens Environmental Task Force, Exxon/Mobil, owners of the Exxon/Mobil Refinery in the City of Torrance agreed today to fund a bond that will make low cost financing of solar energy systems for home and apartment owners. 2. Green Building & Remodeling.

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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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Solar Sister (Great Falls, Virginia) invests in women’s enterprises in off-grid communities in Africa. African Clean Energy (Lesotho) produces cookstoves that reduce smoke emissions and solar electricity for small electronics and LED lighting. is using pay-as-you-save financing to help transportation companies switch to electric buses.

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Neo Lithium closes strategic investment with CATL; ~8% stake; 3Q project

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It further strengthens our long-term commitment and focus on our Project as we work together with CATL to bring 3Q into full development by building a comprehensive financing plan. In addition, there is enough space for stockpiling waste salts that are a natural byproduct of the solar evaporation process.

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Aemetis selects Worley to provide engineering for ‘Carbon Zero 1’ renewable jet and diesel production plant

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The Carbon Zero project team includes Koch Project Solutions as the EPC, Worley for engineering and technical solutions, Axens for process engineering and technology license, and ATSI serving as owner’s representative, working with our in-house Aemetis technology, development, finance, regulatory, and Global Sales and Trading team members.

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Opinion: Why Buffett Bet A Billion On Solar: Miles Per Acre Per Year

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The cost to operate an EV, per mile, is already well below the cost to drive a standard ICE-age model, and the advantage is likely to widen. The first eye-opener for large scale solar was the Austin Energy PPA last year that was priced at 5 cents. But suppose your new car is up to current Chinese standards (~35 mpg).

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