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Argonne and University of Illinois to form Midwest Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition

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As a consequence, the Midwestern states have some of the highest levels of renewable energy on their grids. Hydrogen can be used as an effective storage medium to increase utilization of these renewable energy resources. Coalitions are working toward similar goals in states including California, Connecticut, Ohio and South Carolina.

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Benchmark: global battery industry needs to invest $514B to meet demand in 2030; $920B by 2035

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The amount is just a fraction of the estimated $35 trillion needed to be spent on the energy transition by 2030, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. This includes spending on renewables such as wind and solar as well as grid and other infrastructure. Manufacturing the additional 2.7 trillion in 2022, IRENA said.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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ARPA-E’s first solicitation awarded $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. Medical University of South Carolina. of South Carolina). Earlier post.). Earlier post.) per gallon.

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ARPA-E awards $33M to 13 intermediate-temp fuel cell projects; converting gaseous hydrocarbons to liquid fuels

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The US Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) is awarding $33 million to 13 new projects aimed at developing transformational fuel cell technologies for low-cost distributed power generation. UCLA’s new materials also have high catalytic activity, which will lower the cost of the overall system. FuelCell Energy.

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ARPA-E awards $35M to 16 REFUEL projects for energy-dense carbon-neutral liquid fuels; leveraging ammonia

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The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has selected 16 projects for a combined $35 million in funding under the new program “Renewable Energy to Fuels Through Utilization of Energy-Dense Liquids (REFUEL)”. Earlier post.) hydrogen or electricity). FuelCell Energy, Inc. Gas Technology Institute. Giner, Inc.

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DOE selects eight integrated biorefinery projects for up to $15M total in funding

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TRI’s work in these systems will promote feedstock flexibility and enable the processing of low-cost feedstock to enhance IBRs’ economic viability. These products will generate revenue for IBRs and help lower the fuel cost from these facilities.