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Joby Shows Potential for Emissions-Free Regional Journeys Using Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft
Joby Aviation, Inc. has successfully flown a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-electric air taxi demonstrator 523 miles, with water as the only by-product. The aircraft, which takes off and lands vertically, builds on Joby’s successful battery-electric air taxi development program, and demonstrates the potential for hydrogen to unlock emissions-free, regional journeys that don’t require a runway.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth Touts Benefits Of Illinois-Produced Biofuels During Vietnam Visit
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth met with government and trade officials in Vietnam during her recent official visit. Duckworth highlighted the benefits of increasing imports of corn and soy ethanol from Illinois. Duckworth’s official visit builds on her continued efforts to help advocate for Illinois and Illinois agriculture across the globe, with successful commitments from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.
Five Projects Receive Funding to Advance the Circular Bioeconomy with Biomass Feedstocks
Five teams of researchers from across the country will receive up to $47.3 million to develop the science to transform natural materials into energy, animal feed and other essential products. The teams will become part of the Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future (VIFF), a partnership between Schmidt Sciences and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) . VIFF will enhance collaboration across scientific and technological disciplines with the ultimate goal of transforming biomass into key products in a circular, fossil-fuel-free economy.
New Study of Bat Habitats and Wind Energy Can Help Minimize Collisions
Mexican free-tailed bats tend to live in the same areas that are good for wind energy, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey and an international team of scientists. These findings suggest that wind industry practices like turning off wind turbines during low wind speeds may be a more effective strategy for reducing bat fatalities than placing turbines in areas where these bats are not found.
New Legislation to Invest $1B to Advance Marine Energy Toward Full Scale Commercialization
Eco Wave Power has welcomed Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) for the introduction of the Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act, legislation that would invest $1 billion to advance marine energy toward full scale commercialization.
GA Drilling Partners with Petrobras to Deliver Efficiency in Deep Drilling Process
GA Drilling, has entered into a technical cooperation program with Petrobras. In cooperation with Cenpes, Petrobras’ research, development, and innovation center, the partnership aims to revolutionize the geothermal industry by bringing a next-generation downhole drilling system to fruition.
Scatec and Aeolus, part of Toyota Tsusho Group, join forces for Tunisia solar projects
Renewable energy provider Scatec ASA has signed a partnership agreement with Aeolus SA to jointly develop and own renewable energy projects in Tunisia while also financial close has been achieved for the 120 MW Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur solar projects (each 60 MW), which are part of the partnership agreement.
UK solar panel installations expected to rise following new Government announcements
Sustainable energy experts Solar Together say that, despite a fall in the number of solar panels installed in homes across England over the first six months of 2024, it expects to see a rise in the adoption rate across the rest of the year in the wake of economic optimism and a more stable political environment.
Biomass Plant in California Headed for Construction With Financing From Yuba Water Agency
Construction of a 5-megawatt biomass plant near Dobbins in Yuba County can now move forward with the help of a $7 million grant and $8.3 million low-interest loan to the Camptonville Community Partnership approved today by the Yuba Water Agency. The facility will process woody material from forest restoration projects in the Yuba River watershed, increasing the pace and scale of work to improve forest health and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
Neste Provides SAF to United Airlines for Use at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
Neste will provide up to 1 million gallons (3,000 metric tons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to United Airlines for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Illinois through the end of 2024. This expansion of the existing partnership between the two companies enables United to become the first airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for operational use for flights from Chicago O’Hare, one of the busiest airports in the U.S.
Energy From Plants – How Hybrids can Boost Biomass Production
Research from LJMU’s School of Biological and Environmental Sciences is boosting commercial production of Miscanthus grass – a key material for the burgeoning biomass energy sector. A team, led by senior lecturer in plant biology Dr. Richard Webster has produced Miscanthus hybrids to increase seed production of the crop.
World’s First Entirely Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Welcomes Passengers in San Francisco Bay
This summer San Francisco Bay Ferry and a group of private and public sector partners launched the MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells.
