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Critical minerals are the bedrock (literally!) of the clean energy transition. We’ve added these essential projects to our Cleantech Tracker so you can learn about their location and status.    Cipher’s Cleantech Tracker now includes all the latest projects across the U.S. for:   ➕ NEW: Critical Minerals Processing ➕ Carbon Management  ➕ Electrolyzer Manufacturing ➕ Clean Hydrogen Production ➕ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)   Take a spin around the updated map and accompanying chart: https://lnkd.in/eMRM2jBN

⚡ To reach #netzero, the world needs to remove 10 billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere each year by 2050. This blog explores how innovative technology can accelerate the process, highlighting start-ups like Top Innovators Infinium and AIR COMPANY who leverage captured #carbon to create fuel feedstock for the transport sector. 🏅 In the coming weeks, we're announcing the winners of the first Carbon Capture and Utilization Challenge, launched to source solutions that convert captured CO2 into valuable products such as #cleanfuels, #buildingmaterials, or other #chemicals, in addition to solutions that retrofit industrial facilities to incorporate CO2 reuse. ➡️ Read the blog to learn more about Carbon Capture and Utilization: https://ow.ly/Gcf850U31tJ Ministry of Economy and Planning - MEPsaudi Ministry of Energy King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) aramco AEON Collective SABIC Global CO2 Initiative Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability #CircularCO2 #CarbonCircularity #CarbonUtilization #CarbonCapture #CarbonRecycling #StartUp #Innovation

#Research# : The catalyst for real Climate Action. My mind has recently been bagged with the thought of how research can play a critical role in turning the tide towards Sustainability. In the ongoing #ClimateChangebuzz, research is more than just data. it’s the engine driving real solutions. My focus has been on developing innovative solutions like #Perovskite Solar Panels that can revolutionize renewable energy to breakthrough s in #carboncapture&storage (CCS) technologies that decarbonize industries. But Hey! research is not just about innovation, #Transparency and #Accountability is very key. In an era where #Greenwashing is a growing concern, transparent and rigorous research ensures that businesses and governments uphold their promises in the fight against climate change. Research fuels our Journey towards #NetZero. This begs the question: How can we integrate research-driven insights into our strategies and actions? Are we investing in projects that not only mitigate our carbon footprints but also enhance #biodiversity, strengthen community #resilience and create #Tangible impacts? Let’s champion research-driven Climate Action. After all, Science is a path forward and the future is in our hands. #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #Research

Sustainability News: The future of #hydrogen will define the UK’s #NetZero transition and the way we use low carbon fuels. So, what opportunities and challenges are on the horizon? Stantec's Jonny Greenwell dives into 10 things you should know.

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 10 - 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 A curated update of valuable climate-action related posts on LinkedIn that happened in the past few days (recency not guaranteed, post value, lot more!) (This is the second edition; the first edition is here - https://lnkd.in/gKamax-K ) 1. #ClimateInvesting "A question we have been getting recently from our Private Equity clients is where they should be looking for opportunities in the ‘energy transition’." - Useful post for climate investors, Chetan Chhatwal - https://lnkd.in/gpU3T5pU 2. #Biofuels Renewable methanol capacities - China impresses Vitalii Protasov, CFA - https://shorturl.at/kxzQ7 3. #EnergyStorage Supercapacitors vs. Li-ion batteries - a deep dive - Thanks for the excellent insights, Jahagirdar Sanjeev - https://shorturl.at/jzP58 4. #EVs Here's something for fleet electrification: Fleet managers: Three ways to bring them along for the (electric) ride, according to Michal Herbut - https://shorturl.at/rVZ15 5. #GreenHydrogen What matters more: hydrogen’s color or its carbon intensity? Fiona Mwacharo answers - https://shorturl.at/abrFP 6. #CorporateDecarbonization Navigating the Green Future: Siemens Five Levers Driving Sustainability Stacy Mahler - https://t.ly/oWMKY 7. #HeatPumps A nice illustration of how large industrial heat pumps reduce energy demand - Thank you Jan Rosenow - https://t.ly/M69jE 8. #DistributedSolarPower Virtual Power Plants and how US DoE can support them - Jigar Shah - https://t.ly/XpFZz 9. #Recycling Glass gets recycled into new glass for buildings – a first for an Irish company ! - Great work GLF Facades - https://t.ly/hxt0n 10. #ClimateFinance The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance - Over 50 Lab Members and Observers from across the globe gathered recently to select the ten groundbreaking climate finance solutions that will make up the 2024 Lab cohort! A much needed effort indeed - https://t.ly/L5P40 == I hope my LinkedIn Climate Top 10 this week was of use! Have a great weekend.

Check out the great read on climate tech and sustainable energy research at WPI. Batteries, hydrogen, waste, and more. And a team effort! University researchers working with other university researchers, startup companies, big companies. All hands are needed for this huge problem! Thanks Lisa Eckelbecker for working on this story. #makethiswasteworkforus https://lnkd.in/gxRdjqyX

Today, over 110 countries have committed to #NetZero targets, focusing primarily on carbon dioxide while overlooking other #greenhouse gases. Although achieving Net (CO2) Zero is a part of the solution, the critical element is the pathway and process toward these targets. A key question arises: How can the long-term #strategy for reaching NetZero align with the 'National Development Agenda'? Climate action trackers rather indicate a dismal picture. Many countries equate NetZero with missions on green hydrogen, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. This narrow focus risks misaligning the NetZero pathway. Identifying the 'optimum' process to achieve NetZero, along with the necessary #legal, #institutional, and #financial enablers, is crucial for effectively changing course. It’s not just about change, but how you implement it that matters. We must move beyond mere optics and 'templated' actions. It’s vital to consider how NetZero targets can be collectively viewed as #opportunities, keeping the #national context at the forefront. Read the latest blog by Dr Prasad Modak, Director, Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation on this topic for deeper insights: https://lnkd.in/d6rCkwwV #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #FutureOfEnergy #NationalDevelopment #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalLeadership

🌍 We're wrapping up EU Sustainable Energy Week, after a busy week out and about the the EU's main policy conference. If you follow us on X, you'll have seen our content this week highlighting some of the innovative work going on in Scotland around the development and rollout of net zero technologies (if not, go take a look!). To round up the week, we have a little video showcasing just a few more brilliant examples. 1️⃣ The Land Use for Net Zero (LUNZ) Hub, with The James Hutton Institute and the University of Aberdeen - bit.ly/3VHFjvO 2️⃣ Research from the PREDICT Programme with UHI and the University of Aberdeen - bit.ly/4cjkWuy 3️⃣ Can we recycle heat form a supercomputer at The University of Edinburgh to heat 5000 homes? bit.ly/4cnoZ9d 4️⃣ Seven projects, with several looking at net zero innovation, from the University of Aberdeen have made it to the semi-finals of Converge! bit.ly/4ckWhpj 5️⃣ Researchers from The University of Edinburgh are working on a demonstration project with Wild Hydrogen, aiming to produce clean, affordable hydrogen - bit.ly/4cjq7L6 6️⃣ The University of St Andrews is a partner of C-BLUES EU, a project aimed at strengthening knowledge, raising awareness and promoting the use of blue carbon - www.c-blues.eu #EUSEW24 #EUSustainableEnergyWeek

💨 10 New Carbon Capture Innovations: Leading the Charge in Climate Solutions 🌱 The CCUS industry, with over 23K organizations globally, is undergoing transformative advancements. This report highlights 10 pioneering companies among 4K+ startups that are setting new standards in carbon capture, utilization, and storage. 🌟 Key Highlights: - Latest Trends: Innovations include low-energy direct air capture systems, fluidization-based sequestration, and enhanced rock weathering. - Industry Stats: The sector hosts 23K+ organizations and employs around 25 people on average per company, demonstrating a vibrant and growing field with significant funding of USD 28 million on average per funding round. 🚀 Leading CCUS Innovators: - ClearAirTech: Utilizing innovative direct air capture to significantly reduce carbon footprints. - GreenCapture: Specializing in mineralization processes that turn CO2 into stone. - BioCarbon Solutions: Pioneering biological techniques for natural carbon fixation. ...and many more! 🔗 Full Article: https://bit.ly/3Woc5D0 #CCUS #ClimateAction #SustainableSolutions #CarbonCapture #StartUsInsights

Today, over 110 countries have committed to #NetZero targets, focusing primarily on carbon dioxide while overlooking other #greenhouse gases. Although achieving Net (CO2) Zero is a part of the solution, the critical element is the pathway and process toward these targets. A key question arises: How can the long-term #strategy for reaching NetZero align with the 'National Development Agenda'? Climate action trackers rather indicate a dismal picture. Many countries equate NetZero with missions on green hydrogen, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. This narrow focus risks misaligning the NetZero pathway. Identifying the 'optimum' process to achieve NetZero, along with the necessary #legal, #institutional, and #financial enablers, is crucial for effectively changing course. It’s not just about change, but how you implement it that matters. We must move beyond mere optics and 'templated' actions. It’s vital to consider how NetZero targets can be collectively viewed as #opportunities, keeping the #national context at the forefront. Read the latest blog by Dr Prasad Modak, Managing Director, EMC on this topic for deeper insights: https://lnkd.in/d6rCkwwV #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #FutureOfEnergy #NationalDevelopment #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalLeadership