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Battery Council International to Launch Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Battery Council International (BCI) has been awarded $5 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) so that it can establish the Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES). The just-announced award is part of DOE's Storage Innovations 2030: Technology Liftoff funding opportunity.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Battery Council International (BCI) has been awarded $5 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) so that it can establish the Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES).
  • This consortium will help unleash the full potential of lead batteries to support the nation's storage needs.
  • The soon-to-launch Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in LDES will bring together Battery Council International, CBI, eight U.S. lead battery manufacturers, and three national laboratories to conduct pre-competitive research aimed at improving lead battery performance.
  • Through collaboration and innovation, the Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in LDES aims to realize the full potential of this essential technology by achieving performance improvements.

AIChE Selected by DOE to Lead New Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium 

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024
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Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.

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  • Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.
  • This development will be supported by federal funding to be awarded to AIChE for the Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium, which totals $50 million over five years.
  • Additional DOE funding is being awarded for projects including low-cost, high-throughput electrolyzer manufacturing; electrolyzer component and supply chain development; advanced technology and component development; advanced manufacturing of fuel cell assemblies and stacks; and fuel cell supply chain development.
  • AIChE and its consortium partners will establish a blueprint across the industry for recycling electrolyzer and fuel cell systems and components, aimed at securing long-term supply chain security and environmental sustainability.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discussed Hydrogen and Gas Turbine Combustion Systems with Georgia Tech Clean Energy Expert

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of a breakthrough technology that uses clean energy and water to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Dr. Tim Lieuwen, Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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  • During the conversation, Dr. Lieuwen shared his extensive insight on gas turbine combustion systems, explaining their versatility and ability to use different types of fuel, including renewable ones such as hydrogen.
  • The discussion also covered the process of generating electricity through gas turbines, with Dr. Lieuwen providing a detailed explanation.
  • Dr. Lieuwen and Mr. Hill also discussed challenges and opportunities of a hydrogen economy, with a focus on the use of green hydrogen produced from renewable sources.
  • Dr. Lieuwen said, “There is a need for efficient energy storage solutions, such as converting the energy into hydrogen and storing it underground.

LIS Technologies Inc. Announces Oversubscribed $1.3 Million Seed Funding Round Led by Advanced Nuclear Technology Investors to Fund the Rebirth of the Only USA-Origin Patented Laser Uranium Enrichment Technology in the World

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024
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This unique laser-based method enhances energy efficiency and can be implemented at highly competitive capital and operational expenses.

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  • This unique laser-based method enhances energy efficiency and can be implemented at highly competitive capital and operational expenses.
  • Ambassador to Russia and distinguished research and development staff member in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
  • In late October, the White House requested $2.2 billion for domestic uranium enrichment capabilities.
  • In March, the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act passed , allocated $1.685 billion towards nuclear energy research and development.

Rigetti Computing Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024
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BERKELEY, Calif., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • As part of the project, Rigetti proposes to develop and deploy a 24-qubit quantum computer based on the Company’s Ankaa-class architecture.
  • In December 2023, Rigetti launched the Novera QPU (quantum processing unit), a 9-qubit QPU based on the Company’s Ankaa™-class chip architecture.
  • ET, or 2:00 p.m. PT, to discuss its fourth quarter 2023 and full year 2023 financial results.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Announces Letter to Shareholders From Grant Begley

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024
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WICHITA (Kan.), March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announced a letter to shareholders from Chairman Grant Begley.

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  • WICHITA (Kan.), March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announced a letter to shareholders from Chairman Grant Begley.
  • Those heritage drones provided agricultural support, ultimately proving to be foundational to the company name AgEagle.
  • Today, AgEagle is proud to offer best-in-class products; eBee X, eBee TAC, and newly available eBee VISION.
  • Your AgEagle of today is now providing, Worldwide, the proprietary line of eBee-branded high performance, fixed-wing drones for professional use.

BPGbio Presents Key Advances in its Oncology Pipeline related to the NAi Interrogative Biology Platform

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星期五, 四月 5, 2024
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BPGbio, Inc., a leading biology-first AI-powered biopharma that focuses on oncology, neurology, and rare diseases, today announced the application of its NAi Interrogative Biology® Platform across several drug and diagnostic applications, following successful collaborations with Stanford University, University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and several leading hospitals across Mexico.

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  • BPGbio, Inc., a leading biology-first AI-powered biopharma that focuses on oncology, neurology, and rare diseases, today announced the application of its NAi Interrogative Biology® Platform across several drug and diagnostic applications, following successful collaborations with Stanford University, University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and several leading hospitals across Mexico.
  • The company will present four posters showcasing these research collaborations and provide updates on other internal research activities at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting being held April 5-10, 2024, in San Diego, Calif.
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    A graphical representation of BPGbio's NAi Interrogative Biology Platform (Graphic: Business Wire)
    New data further validating the mitochondrial-centric effect of BPM31510 on the immune system.

Quaise Energy Raises $21 Million to Accelerate Terawatt-Scale Deep Geothermal Energy

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024
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Photo: Quaise Energy

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    Deep geothermal is one of the most promising sources to meet the global energy transition at scale by creating more energy with fewer resources.
  • A deep geothermal power plant can create 10x more energy than conventional geothermal, provide 24/7 baseload power, and unlock near-universal access to clean energy on a small land footprint.
  • We believe deep geothermal has great potential to become one of these technologies,” said Toshiaki Nobuhara, General Manager, International Utility Dept.
  • “We are honored and excited to join Quaise in its journey to make deep geothermal a reality.”
    Quaise is uniquely positioned to harness deep geothermal energy worldwide at 3-20 km below the Earth’s surface.

ANTERIX JOINS CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND LEADING SOLUTION PROVIDERS IN SUPPORT OF GRID MODERNIZATION EFFORT

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced its participation in a broad alliance among energy industry leaders that are supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) national laboratories' efforts to help modernize the energy grid.

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  • Anterix is joining Idaho National Laboratories, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), ABB, Amazon, Avista Utilities, EPRI, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Nokia, and Survalent to support the Assessment of Communication Architectures for Energy Systems (ACAES).
  • ACAES is one of nine projects, led by national laboratories and public- and private-sector entities, that are components of the DOE's 2023 Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) , announced in September 2023.
  • "Today's announcement demonstrates Anterix's deep commitment to—and our expertise in—helping our utility customers keep the grid secure," commented Rob Schwartz, President & CEO of Anterix.
  • "High-speed, high-capacity, secure grid communications are more vital than ever as threats to the energy grid increase.

LIS Technologies Inc. Strengthens its Technical Team with the Addition of Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D. as its Director for Regulatory Affairs

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024
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Ambassador to Russia and distinguished research and development staff member in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.

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  • Ambassador to Russia and distinguished research and development staff member in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.
  • “The United States has shown a strong interest in finding safe, domestic energy solutions,” said Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D., Director for Regulatory Affairs for LIS Technologies Inc. “Nuclear energy presents a promising option to meet this demand.
  • Figure 1 - LIS Technologies Inc. Appoints Randall L. Beatty, Ph.D., as its Director for Regulatory Affairs.
  • He was also a senior diplomatic officer in Moscow Russia and the Deputy Executive Director for the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC).