Headline News:
- “IBM Develops New Battery Technology That Can Be Made From Seawater” • IBM’s research arm detailed its work on a new battery design that doesn’t require any heavy metals to build and could potentially be more efficient than today’s lithium-ion technology. One of the new battery’s advantages is that it is free of cobalt and nickel. [SiliconANGLE News]
IBM battery research (IBM image)
- “Maine Floater Inks Power Supply Deal” • Aqua Ventus 1, a floating wind farm of up to 12 MW off the coast of Maine, has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Central Maine Power Company. The wind farm will use a floating concrete hull developed by the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center. [reNEWS]
- “First US Long-Duration Liquid Air Storage Project Planned In Vermont” • Highview Power Storage and Encore Renewable Energy are planning to build the country’s first liquid air energy storage system in northern Vermont, in a bid to address transmission issues in the region. The proposed project will be at least 50 MW. [Utility Dive]
- “Bob Murray Paid For Science Denial Instead Of His Coal Workers’ Wages As Company Went Bankrupt” • While his company spiraled into bankruptcy, Robert Murray spent tens of millions from the company coffers to pay himself, his successor, and several anti-science and anti-environment lobby groups, according to new court filings. [Electrek]
- “Australia Heatwave: All-Time Temperature Record Broken Again” • Australia saw its hottest day ever on Tuesday, with average highs of 40.9°C (105.6°F) across the country. That record fell on Wednesday, when the average highs were 41.9°C (107.4°F). With increased fears of fires, a state of emergency has been declared in New South Wales. [BBC]
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December 19 Green Energy News posted first on Green Energy Times
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