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The Clock is Ticking for Businesses to Meet Sustainability Targets

3BL Media

In an editorial in Plastics News, editor Don Loepp says, “It’s time for everyone to get serious about sustainability,” citing the need for plastics manufacturers to look beyond packaging to focus on plastics used in automotive, health care and other industries.

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“DC factory” picks up Energy Efficiency Award from German Energy Agency

Envirotec Magazine

We are very honored to win the Energy Efficiency Award and hopeful that other companies feel encouraged to explore the economic and environmental benefits DC grids can bring to their production sites.” Schaltbau’s NExT Factory is described as a pioneering leap in sustainable manufacturing and energy efficiency.

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Silicon valley startup develops hydrogen fuel cell powertain for potential zero-emissions aviation

Envirotec Magazine

ZeroAvia plans to start supplying its platform to commercial operators and aircraft manufacturers in 2022, initially targeting up to 500-mile regional flights in 10 to 20-seat fixed-wing aircraft. He previously founded and was the CEO of eMotorWerks, a smart grid electric vehicle charging company which was acquired in 2017.

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How energy storage can unlock the potential of renewables

Envirotec Magazine

So a manufacturing plant, for example, could significantly lower its electricity expenditure by charging an energy storage system at times when energy is cheaper to use and drawing on that power when the cost goes up during peak pricing times. Essential element of smart grids.

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Firms demonstrate inductive energy harvesting

Envirotec Magazine

The technology – the fruit of a collaboration between e-peas, an energy harvesting specialist, and magnetic components manufacturer TCT – is being positioned for an important role within building automation and smart-grid deployments. The companies have now demonstrated this platform in action. A video of it can be viewed here.

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Decarbonisation push in northeast Asia drives demand for UK tech

Envirotec Magazine

Areas of opportunity for UK tech companies include: Green hydrogen production and storage to support the countrys energy transition goals Renewable energy solutions, particularly offshore wind and solar power for application in densely populated regions Smart grid technologies to enhance energy efficiency, grid monitoring and demand management.