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Eneos opens demo plant in Australia to produce MCH liquid organic hydrogen carrier

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ENEOS Corporation has constructed a demonstration plant in Brisbane, Australia, to produce methylcyclohexane (MCH), a liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC), using its proprietary low-cost electrochemical synthesis of organic hydride method Direct MCH. Earlier post.) The plant will begin operation this month.

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Stellantis acquires 49.5% in Argentine solar power producer

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of an Argentine solar power producer to increase its self-sufficiency in its operations. The legacy automaker invested $100 million in 360 Energy Solar. Stellantis hopes to develop new solar plants, install large-scale solar storage systems, and produce hydrogen energy through the partnership. Stellantis acquired 49.5%

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Renewables to overtake coal as largest global electricity source in 2025

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During the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai last month, world leaders from over 130 national governments agreed to set a goal to triple world renewable energy installations by 2030. There are still some big hurdles to overcome, including the difficult global macroeconomic environment.” “For

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Improving energy output by understanding power loss in organic solar cells

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Researchers from the Chemnitz University of Technology analyse performance-limiting mechanisms to reduce power loss in organic solar cells. Conventional solar cells based, for instance, on silicon, which is a well-known semiconductor material, are already highly developed and in widespread use.

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WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

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A team of biologists and engineers modified Rhodopseudomonas palustris TIE-1 (TIE-1) so that it can produce a biofuel using only three renewable and naturally abundant source ingredients: carbon dioxide, solar panel-generated electricity and light. We hope that it can be a steppingstone for future sustainable solar fuel production.

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Stanford’s GCEP awards $10.5M for research on renewable energy; solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy

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million for seven research projects designed to advance a broad range of renewable energy technologies, including solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy. Novel inorganic-organic perovskites for photovoltaics. efficiency, low-cost silicon solar cells. Investigator: Hongjie Dai, Chemistry.

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PA Turnpike considers solar-powered EV charging stations

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike is attempting to power its EV charging stations with solar power facilities along the highway. Renewables offer a great way to help balance the scale. With cheap energy generation, one high cost of EV charging can be removed, assisting organizations in achieving profitability. billion debt.

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