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Bridging the Gap — Social Equity in Green Energy Innovation
Because the global urgency of the climate crisis tends to overshadow the social aspect of green energy innovation, people don’t often recognize the relationship between the two. Focusing on accelerating technological advancement can bridge the gap.

Vedanta Power Supports Set-up of Punjab’s Largest Torrefied Biomass Plant
Talwandi Sabo Power Limited,a Vedanta Power company and North India’s largest private thermal power producer, has enabled the establishment of Punjab’s biggest torrefied bio-pellets manufacturing facility, near its 1,980 MW plant in Mansa. Driven by TSPL’s demand for biofuel, the plant has been set up by its strategic business partners to manufacture and ensure steady supply of torrefied biopellets.

UK scientists to tackle AI’s surging energy costs with atom-thin semiconductors
A team of UK scientists at Queen Mary University of London, University of Nottingham and University of Glasgow has received a £6 million EPSRC programme grant, “Enabling Net Zero and the AI Revolution with Ultra-Low Energy 2D Materials and Devices (NEED2D)”, to develop energy efficient, atomically-thin semiconductors to dramatically reduce the electricity demand from AI data centres and high-performance computing.

Plug Power Signs $525 Million Secured Credit Facility with Yorkville Advisors
Plug Power Inc., a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions, announced it has signed a definitive agreement for a secured debt facility and achieved key operational and financial milestones that support its path toward profitability and long-term growth.

Advancing Ocean Tech for Marine Sustainability: A Dive into Marine Science Innovations
As our planet grapples with climate change and environmental degradation, the oceans, covering over 70% of Earth’s surface, are central to both the challenges and solutions.

U.S. Energy Storage Industry Commits $100 Billion Investment in American-Made Grid Batteries
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), on behalf of the U.S. energy storage industry, announced a historic commitment to invest $100 billion into building and buying American-made grid batteries. This investment is expected to fuel the creation of 350,000 jobs across the battery energy storage industry and transform the United States into a global battery manufacturing leader.

Welsh Government backs tidal power with £2 million investment
The Welsh Government has completed a £2 million equity investment in tidal energy firm Inyanga Marine Energy Group, reinforcing Wales’ commitment to developing renewable energy. The investment will help test improved tidal turbines in real sea conditions at the Morlais tidal energy site off Ynys Mon (Anglesey).

European Commission Says Countries Must Harness Full Potential of Geothermal
The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) welcomes the European Commission’s Communication, ‘Roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports’, as a much-needed strategic initiative to ensure Europe’s energy sovereignty, resilience, and climate neutrality.

Ash Creek Renewables Expands Global Reach with Camelina Seed Licenses
Ash Creek Renewables a platform dedicated to developing renewable fuel feedstock solutions and a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC recently announced it has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for a new high-performance Camelina seed variety.

Bureau Veritas joins NavHyS project to advance liquid hydrogen innovation in shipping
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated to advancing the use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime applications.
