Alternative energy

CE+P to Partner with the U.S. Joint BioEnergy Institute on Advanced Biofuels Research

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

In addition to JBEI, research will also be implemented by the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Berkeley Lab).

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  • In addition to JBEI, research will also be implemented by the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Berkeley Lab).
  • The Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Research Center program combining the scientific talent, expertise, resources, and support of six national laboratories and six academic institutions.
  • The Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Units (ABPDU) mission is to expedite the commercialization of advanced, next-generation biofuels and bioproducts by providing industry-scale test beds.
  • ABPDU has access to cutting-edge national research organizations, academic centers of excellence, and major industries.

S&B Taps EPC Leader Jeff Sipes as Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

S&B names Jeff Sipes as its Chief Commercial Officer effective August 2.

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  • S&B names Jeff Sipes as its Chief Commercial Officer effective August 2.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005642/en/
    S&B names Jeff Sipes as its Chief Commercial Officer effective August 2.
  • In this newly created role, Sipes will have responsibility for the commercial development and strategy of the S&B family of companies.
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    Jeff is a proven leader joining S&B at the right time, said Brook Brookshire, Chief Executive Officer of S&B.

Insights on the Carbon Credit Global Market to 2027 - Size, Share, Outlook and Opportunity Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The global carbon credit market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, owing to the increasing investment in the carbon credit market.

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  • The global carbon credit market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, owing to the increasing investment in the carbon credit market.
  • At present, the carbon credit market is only limited to companies that are dealing with carbon emissions and its regulations.
  • However, the rapidly growing global carbon credit market is expected to attract funding from various financial institutions such as venture capitals, banks, and others.
  • On the other hand, international non-profit organizations are also investing in the carbon credit market in order to fund and promote scalable climate and environmental actions.

FREYR Announces Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The participant passcode for the call is: 14540890#

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  • The participant passcode for the call is: 14540890#
    A webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously at https://streams.eventcdn.net/freyer/h1q2-2021/register on a listen-only basis.
  • Please log in at least 10 minutes in advance to register and download any necessary software.
  • FREYR will supply safe, high energy density and cost competitive clean battery cells to the rapidly growing global markets for electric vehicles, energy storage, and marine applications.
  • FREYR is committed to supporting cluster-based R&D initiatives and the development of an international ecosystem of scientific, commercial, and financial stakeholders to support the expansion of the battery value chain in our region.

Bidgely Brings Leading Perspectives on AI for Superior Utility Service to CS Week 2021

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Bidgely will be demonstrating the power of data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and personalization for utilities again this year at the industrys premier educational and customer service event CS Week 2021 .

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  • Bidgely will be demonstrating the power of data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and personalization for utilities again this year at the industrys premier educational and customer service event CS Week 2021 .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005498/en/
    Bidgely, alongside customers like NV Energy and Southern California Gas, will demonstrate how to empower CSR teams through AI techniques that are proven to elevate customer satisfaction and engagement at CS Week 2021.
  • NV Energy & Bidgely at CS Week 2021, August 16-19 in Tampa, Fla.
    Bidgely CEO Abhay Gupta will join Adam Grant, manager of demand side management program delivery at NV Energy, for the CS Week presentation AI in Utilities: A Customer-Centric Approach to Energy Management.
  • At the event, visit Bidgely in Meeting Room #446 or Bidgely can also be found in the Salesforce theater.

Veritone Wins Microgrid Modeling Contract for U.S. Cryptocurrency Mining Project

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

(NASDAQ: VERI), the creator of the worlds first operating system for artificial intelligence, aiWARE , today announced a new project with a leading microgrid developer to model the clean energy supply needs for a new U.S cryptocurrency mining project within Texas.

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  • (NASDAQ: VERI), the creator of the worlds first operating system for artificial intelligence, aiWARE , today announced a new project with a leading microgrid developer to model the clean energy supply needs for a new U.S cryptocurrency mining project within Texas.
  • Veritones AI-powered energy solutions enable independent power producers and microgrid developers to more accurately model and predict mining data center energy supply needs.
  • The new contract calls for modeling and simulation of the energy sources required to optimally dispatch 1,000 mW of clean, continuous, and reliable power for crypto mining.
  • This hybrid microgrid / utility grid combination ensures 24x7 continuous operation, with Veritone ensuring supply and demand are always in balance.

NuScale Power Secures Nearly $200 Million in Strategic Investments

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

NuScale Power today announced that recent private capital investments from a diverse base of strategic investors total $152 million, closing out NuScales A-5 round of investments, and bringing the companys total funding year to date to approximately $192 million.

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  • NuScale Power today announced that recent private capital investments from a diverse base of strategic investors total $152 million, closing out NuScales A-5 round of investments, and bringing the companys total funding year to date to approximately $192 million.
  • NuScale is the leading developer of a small modular reactor (SMR) that delivers scalable, safe and reliable carbon-free nuclear power.
  • NuScale Power has developed a new modular light water reactor nuclear power plant to supply energy for electrical generation, district heating, desalination, and other process heat applications.
  • The majority investor in NuScale is Fluor Corporation, a global engineering, procurement, and construction company with a 70-year history in commercial nuclear power.

IHS Markit Expert Panel Examines Net Zero Goals and the “Changing Landscape of Energy Transition”

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The pace and ultimate form of energy transition is a major force shaping the New Map of energy and geopolitics.

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  • The pace and ultimate form of energy transition is a major force shaping the New Map of energy and geopolitics.
  • In a conversation moderated by Daniel Yergin, vice chairman, IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) and author of The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations, senior IHS Markit energy experts examine the key questions and implications on the changing landscape of energy transition.
  • On the long horizon of energy transitions:
    Atul Arya: Changing the energy system takes decades, sometimes more than decades.
  • The series is produced by the team responsible for the worlds preeminent energy conference, CERAWeek by IHS Markit.

Quaise Raises $12 Million from Nabors Industries

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Quaise Inc., an energy company pioneering millimeter wave drilling technology to access deep geothermal energy (Quaise), today announced that it has raised $12 million in financing from Nabors Industries (Nabors), a leading provider of advanced technology for the global energy industry and one of the worlds largest land drilling companies.

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  • Quaise Inc., an energy company pioneering millimeter wave drilling technology to access deep geothermal energy (Quaise), today announced that it has raised $12 million in financing from Nabors Industries (Nabors), a leading provider of advanced technology for the global energy industry and one of the worlds largest land drilling companies.
  • We believe that geothermal can play a much larger role in the energy transition, said Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President.
  • Quaise has raised a total of $18 million to date, which includes $6 million in Seed Funding led by The Engine, with participation from Collaborative Fund, Vinod Khosla and Safar Partners.
  • Nabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry.