Alternative Energy

NatureWorks and IMA Announce Turn-Key Compostable Coffee Pod Solution Compatible for North America

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Technology, Science, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Textiles, Oil, Gas, Packaging, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Energy, Other Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Food, Beverage, Manufacturing, Retail, Food Tech, Environment, Marketing strategy, NatureWorks, PLA, Ingeo, Taste, AMI, Biopolymer, Capsule, Filter, Partnership, Coffee, Compost, IMA, Wageningen University & Research, PP, Keurig Dr Pepper, DIN, Biodiversity, Methane, Multimedia, Soil

NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.

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  • NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.
  • The partnership between NatureWorks and IMA Coffee began in April 2021 with accelerated testing announced in February of 2022.
  • IMA Coffee and NatureWorks presented on this new coffee pods solution at the AMI Single-Serve Capsules conference held from March 19-20 in Boston, MA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404501499/en/
    Every IMA Coffee pod filling and sealing machine can handle compostable coffee pods made from Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer.

UK Government Selects X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear for First Advanced Modular Reactor Award from Future Nuclear Enabling Fund

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Energy, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Nuclear, Other Construction & Property, Electricity, Constructability, Temperature, Dow, Government, Babcock International, Kier Group, Partnership, FID, Howden, Steam, AMR, Hydrogen, Modularity, Kier, Renewable energy

X-Energy UK Holdings, Ltd (“X-energy”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, and Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babcock International, today welcomed a funding award from the UK Government’s Future Nuclear Enabling Fund (“FNEF”) to further the development of their plans for Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) in the UK.

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  • X-Energy UK Holdings, Ltd (“X-energy”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, and Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babcock International, today welcomed a funding award from the UK Government’s Future Nuclear Enabling Fund (“FNEF”) to further the development of their plans for Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) in the UK.
  • X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear also announced a partnership with Kier Group (“Kier”), a leading UK provider of construction and infrastructure services, to support constructability and supply chain analyses.
  • Kier joins steel producer and engineer Sheffield Forgemasters and the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) to support X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear in completing the scope outlined in their FNEF proposal.
  • Last year X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear signed a memorandum of understanding with Howden, the Glasgow-based gas circulator manufacturer.

Americhem has earned the EcoVadis Silver Medal for Sustainability

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Textiles, Climate Change, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Energy, Carbon, PCR, Solar energy, Cold, Biophysical environment, Silver, Human rights, PET, Guarantee of origin, LCA, Wind, Life-cycle assessment, Water, Safety, Sustainable procurement, Certification

Americhem, a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies, has been awarded the Silver EcoVadis Medal.

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  • Americhem, a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies, has been awarded the Silver EcoVadis Medal.
  • EcoVadis is a globally recognized assessment platform that rates businesses' sustainability in various categories.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404483358/en/
    Americhem has earned the EcoVadis Silver Medal for Sustainability (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The EcoVadis rating also covers a broad range of non-financial management systems including Environmental, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement impacts.
  • Americhem would like to thank EcoVadis for their commitment to ensuring that companies remain conscious in their efforts toward a more sustainable future.

EnerSys Wins 2024 U.S. Department of Energy Better Project Award

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Environment, Carbon, Health, Global warming potential, ENS, Ventilation, Water, Safety, Primary energy, DOE

EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has been awarded the Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Plants Program for implementation of the Sovema Cold Cube cutting system.

Key Points: 
  • EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has been awarded the Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Plants Program for implementation of the Sovema Cold Cube cutting system.
  • This award is the second award that EnerSys has received in two years from the DOE, underscoring the company’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and innovation within the manufacturing industry.
  • As a member of the Better Plants Program since 2021, EnerSys has continuously strived to enhance energy productivity, setting ambitious commitments with the Department of Energy to improve energy intensity by 25% by 2031.
  • Patrice Baumann, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer at EnerSys, commented, "Receiving the Department of Energy's Better Project Award is a testament to our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Advent Technologies Signs Strategic Joint Development Agreement with Siemens Energy to Expedite the Decarbonization of the Maritime Sector

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Technology, Manufacturing, Maritime, Other Energy, Transport, Recycling, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Engineering, Hardware, Proton, Hydrogen, Electricity, Temperature, Advent, Joint, Methanol, Digital, Sanlorenzo S.p.a., Humidity, Ion, Research, Siemens Energy, JDA, CO2, MEA, German, Renewable energy

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sectors, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Advent Technologies A/S (“Advent”), has signed a Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with Siemens Energy, one of the world's leading energy technology companies.

Key Points: 
  • Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sectors, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Advent Technologies A/S (“Advent”), has signed a Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with Siemens Energy, one of the world's leading energy technology companies.
  • The innovative clean energy solution resulting from this multi-year collaboration is expected to initially address the power needs of large yachts.
  • This agreement builds upon the strong collaboration between Advent and Siemens Energy, which began in February 2022 with the Sanlorenzo Life Ocean pilot project.
  • Advent Technologies' HT-PEM fuel cells utilizing the innovative Ion Pair™ MEA technology, offer high-temperature operation between 80°C and 240°C.

Chemours Recognized With Two Awards From U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings, Better Plants Initiative

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Other Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, Utilities, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Energy, Organization, CC, Recycling, Primary energy, Building, DOE, Renewable energy

This is the second year that Chemours has been recognized with both Better Project and Better Practice awards.

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  • This is the second year that Chemours has been recognized with both Better Project and Better Practice awards.
  • “Partners in the Better Climate Challenge are industry leaders in energy efficiency and decarbonization.
  • Better Practice Awards are presented to partners for innovative and industry-leading accomplishments in implementing and promoting practices, principles, and procedures of energy management.
  • The 2024 Better Project, Better Practice Awards winners were celebrated during the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit held in Washington, D.C.

AECOM consortium selected to deliver Australia’s M80 Ring Road Completion

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Engineering, Contracts, Sustainability, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Building Systems, Defense, Environment, Construction & Property, Public Transport, Utilities, Trucking, Urban Planning, Maritime, Landscape, Alternative Energy, Energy, Transport, Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, First Nations, Partnership, M80, ACM, Investment, State, State government

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that the Victoria State Government has appointed AECOM, in partnership with Acciona and MACA Civil, as alliance non-owner participants to design and construct Australia's M80 Ring Road Completion between Plenty Road and the North East Link in Watsonia, Melbourne.

Key Points: 
  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that the Victoria State Government has appointed AECOM, in partnership with Acciona and MACA Civil, as alliance non-owner participants to design and construct Australia's M80 Ring Road Completion between Plenty Road and the North East Link in Watsonia, Melbourne.
  • AECOM will serve as the lead consultant and the only designer of the alliance and will play a central role in delivering the professional and technical services for the planning and design of permanent works.
  • “We’re excited to deliver this transformative project that will change how people move around Melbourne and deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment,” said Mark McManamny, chief executive of AECOM’s Australia and New Zealand region.
  • In its role, AECOM will aim to achieve positive social outcomes through supplier engagement with First Nations people and businesses, as well as with people and businesses from local areas of social and economic disadvantage.

Agilent Brings Great Science to Life at Analytica 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Technology, Chemicals, Plastics, Health, Manufacturing, Batteries, Alternative Energy, Energy, Machinery, Research, Software, Health Technology, Hardware, Science, Semiconductor, Online, Immersion, Automation, Sustainable energy, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, PFAS, Bioreactor, Environment, Biophysical environment, ICP-OES, MAST, Tissue, Food, ADS, Molecular biology, Laboratory, ICP-MS, Merck Group, Workflow, Agilent Technologies, Water, Chemical substance, BioTek, Fine chemical

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced its participation in Analytica 2024, where it will unveil its latest innovations and transformative workflows.

Key Points: 
  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced its participation in Analytica 2024, where it will unveil its latest innovations and transformative workflows.
  • Analytica, the premier international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, and biotechnology, is scheduled to take place from April 9 to 12 in Munich, Germany.
  • Agilent technical experts will be available to share insights into these latest innovations and intuitive workflows.
  • Join us as we bring Great Science to Life!

Vineyard Wind Named Climate Change Project of the Year by Environmental Business Council of New England

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Other Energy, Utilities, Environment, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Electricity, Wind, PLA, Climate change, Vineyard Wind, Government, EBC, Partnership, CIP, Cornell University, Climate, Ruth, Carbon, Lawyer, City Winery, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, AGR, Silman, Commonwealth, Vineyard, Renewable energy

The award, which was established in January 2020, recognizes a project or endeavor which demonstrates leadership in climate change.

Key Points: 
  • The award, which was established in January 2020, recognizes a project or endeavor which demonstrates leadership in climate change.
  • “We are honored and grateful to receive this important recognition for our Vineyard Wind 1 project, and thank the Environmental Business Council for their partnership and support as we work together to take urgent action on climate change,” said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra.
  • Vineyard Wind 1 is the first large-scale offshore wind project in the United States.
  • In July 2021, Vineyard Wind signed the first Project Labor Agreement for an offshore wind project in the United States, which outlined the creation of 500 union jobs through the project.

SolarEdge Acquires Wevo Energy, EV Charging Optimization and Management Software Startup

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Alternative Energy, Software, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Acquisition, C&I, Commercial, SolarEdge, Multimedia, Online shopping

SolarEdge Technologies , Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced that it completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Wevo Energy Ltd. (“Wevo”).

Key Points: 
  • SolarEdge Technologies , Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced that it completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Wevo Energy Ltd. (“Wevo”).
  • Wevo is a software startup specializing in EV charging optimization and management for sites with large quantities of EV chargers such as apartment buildings, workplace carparks and public charging locations.
  • Wevo is already integrated with SolarEdge’s EV chargers, solar inverters and meters, for a holistic real-time view of solar production, grid consumption and EV charging.
  • The Wevo solution will also be part of the SolarEdge ONE energy optimization system for the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment, designed to offer SolarEdge customers a single energy optimization solution that orchestrates and integrates between on-site solar generation, battery storage and large-scale EV charging.