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UK Future of Roads Minister announces £120 million for more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has confirmed that the Department for Transport is extending the Plug-in Van Grant for another year, to help van drivers and businesses transition to zero emission vehicles.
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Weltec Biopower Hands Over Dairy RNG Plant in Wisconsin
In February 2025, the German biogas specialist Weltec Biopower successfully completed the commissioning and handover of a dairy RNG (Renewable Natural Gas / biomethane) plant in Barron County, Wisconsin.
After just four months of construction, the dairy farm produces 2.36 million standard cubic meters of RNG/biomethane annually (86,600 MMBTU per year). This RNG, above gas grid specifications, is processed using advanced membrane-based gas upgrading technology to deliver 272 standard cubic meters per hour (159 SCFM), which is compressed, bottled and transported to a gas grid injection point. This strongly carbon-negative RNG is drawn off the gas grid elsewhere, significantly enhancing the sustainability of the transportation fleets of the buyers.
The farm currently has a herd of 3,400 cattle, primarily Holsteins along with a select number of Swiss cows. The owners previously operated an AD plant producing electricity for on-site use, so the concept was not new for them.”For years, we have been utilizing cattle manure to generate biogas, meeting our farm’s electricity and heating needs while also fertilizing our fields with digestate,” said the owner. Read more https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/
Everyday Biomass Produces Drinking Water From Thin Air
Discarded food scraps, stray branches, seashells and many other natural materials are key ingredients in a new system that can pull drinkable water out of thin air developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel Successfully Tested by Rio Tinto in Australia
Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ has helped fuel Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations for the first time, with the completion of a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines.
The trial, the first of its kind for Rio Tinto in Australia, was conducted in partnership with leading global renewable diesel producer Neste and Australian fuel supplier Viva Energy. It has provided Rio Tinto with a greater understanding of how renewable diesel could be integrated across its Pilbara operations.
Neste allocated 8,500 tons (10 million liters) of renewable diesel from used cooking oil for the trial. The fuel was shipped from Singapore to Rio Tinto’s Parker Point fuel terminal in Dampier by Viva Energy and blended portside with fossil diesel to create a mix with about 20% renewable diesel. It was then distributed across Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations for use in rail, marine, blasting, haul trucks, surface mining equipment and light vehicles.
The four-week trial in January and February 2025 provided an understanding of how renewable diesel use could be scaled up across Rio Tinto’s Australian operations in the future, giving key insights into the bulk renewable diesel supply chain, importation and blending processes. It also reduced Rio Tinto’s Scope 1 emissions by about 27,000 tons of direct greenhouse gas emissions.Read more https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/publico/control_clics.php
GreenFire Energy Selected to Explore How to Tap Into US Geothermal Energy Supply
Geothermal developer, GreenFire Energy, was selected by the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) to explore how to tap into America’s abundant geothermal energy supply.
May is just around the corner, and so is the Power2Drive Europe 2025!
While the world is buzzing about AI, space travel, and whether charging stations should come with coffee dispensers, we’re here to talk about the real game-changer: the future of mobility.
At Power2Drive Europe 2025, we’re not just watching the shift to e-mobility. We’re driving it. From cutting-edge charging infrastructure to seamless grid integration, the exhibition brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to accelerate the transition to smarter, more sustainable mobility. With leading brands like Ford, The Mobility House, ChargePoint, BYD Energy, and Alpitronic, this edition of Power2Drive is set to showcase breakthrough innovations and drive the industry forward.
This year, the special exhibit on bidirectional charging will highlight how electric vehicles are evolving into dynamic energy assets. Explore the latest technology in action, hear from top experts on new developments, and discover how businesses, cities, and individuals can benefit from this transformative innovation.
The European distribution grids are facing major challenges. An estimated 600 GW of renewable energy, 50 million electric cars and 50 million heat pumps need to be integrated into the power grids by 2030. All technologically feasible, but the factors of time, money, resources and regulation also play a role in the solution.
Discover the technological innovations to meet these challenges at EM-Power Europe from May 7–9, 2025. And discuss new business models, market designs and regulations with leading energy experts at the EM-Power Europe Conference from May 6–7, 2025. Both events are part of The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry.
Look forward to many highlights with us, such as the Start-up Area, the special exhibit Bidirectional Charging, and the presentation of The smarter E AWARD. Or join us for our Bavarian Night on May 6 to toast with a freshly tapped beer. We look forward to welcoming you in Munich.
Trende Secures JPY 1.07 billion investment to expand renewable energy initiatives
Japanese renewable energy solutions provider Trende has announced the successful completion of a JPY 1.07 billion (approximately $7.2 million) funding round, welcoming four strategic partners as new shareholders, aimed at accelerating Trende’s growth initiatives, including the expansion of its flagship solar and battery leasing service ‘Teraris’.
Anora Invests in Biomass Moving its Koskenkorva Distillery Towards Carbon Neutrality
Anora is investing in a new, state-of-the-art biomass-boiler at its Koskenkorva Distillery in Finland in line with its strategy. This replacement investment will allow the distillery to fully transition to fossil-emissions-free fuels by the end of 2026 and help the distillery to achieve its carbon neutrality target, marking a significant step in Anora’s sustainability work
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Prysmian And Edison Energia Sign Multi-Year Renewable Energy Agreement
Prysmian and Edison Energia have signed a multi-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the supply of 100% renewable energy. The agreement marks an important step forward in Prysmian’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its CO2 emissions.
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