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Do you already know about All4Zero Innovation Hub and its open #call for #impact #ideas to speed up decarbonization? Keep reading👇 #All4Zero is the result of the joint forces of 4 #industry #leaders: Repsol, Iberia, Holcim and ArcelorMittal, focused on developing technologies aimed to #decarbonization🌍 and #circulareconomy♻️ All4Zero launched recently a bunch of #technology challenges for #entrepeneurs, #startups, #SME, #universities and #tech #research & #innovation centers. Within all the applications received, All4Zero will select up to 10 solutions to develop Proof of Concepts in the #industrial facilities of the hub 4 founding partners and together with the hub's experts 🤜🤛 The call is still #OPEN until Friday 5th April🗓. Don't miss it! MORE INFO: 🟢 All4Zero Innovation Hub: https://lnkd.in/dpMWR6du 🟢 Technology Challenges: https://lnkd.in/dBsKD9zV 🟢 Inscription Form: https://lnkd.in/ddWmStCJ #Repsol #RepsolTechLab #RepsolVenturing #OpenInnovation #sustainability #energy #mobility #zerowaste #recycling #netzero #CCUS #water #materials #renewable #hydrogen #renewable #fuels https://lnkd.in/dBsKD9zV

US-based carbon conversion startup AIR COMPANY has raised $69 million in fresh funding to progress its proprietary Carbon Conversion Reactor technology, designed as a one-step system to transform carbon dioxide into products including sustainable aviation fuel. The Series B funding round was led by business aviation fuel supplier Avfuel and supported by sustainable investment groups and other aviation companies. Through the new process, CO2 that routinely would be discharged into the atmosphere is instead captured at source within industrial plants. Then, using its patented AIRMADE technology to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis, the company combines CO2 and green hydrogen to create SAF, alcohol and chemicals, including perfumes. The company says its one-step process is more energy-efficient than competing two-step conversion systems in which CO2 and green hydrogen are combined in a syngas generator then further processed in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor to create liquid fuel. https://lnkd.in/eWrcSun8

Mantel raises $30 million Series A co-led by Shell Ventures and Eni Next for carbon capture - Mantel Capture, Inc. has raised $30 million in Series A funding co-led by Shell Ventures and Eni Next. - The funding will help implement a demonstration project at an industrial site to prepare for full-scale commercial deployment of the company's carbon capture technology. - Mantel’s technology uses molten borates to capture CO2, potentially reducing capture costs by more than half compared to conventional technologies. - The upcoming project will capture 1,800 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, significantly larger than its lab-scale success of half a tonne per day. - Carbon capture involves collecting CO2 from large sources and can prevent its release into the atmosphere. - The International Energy Agency estimates that carbon capture capabilities will only reach 40 percent of the 2050 Net Zero Emissions target of capturing and storing 1 Gt CO2 each year by 2030. - Mantel’s innovative solvent operates at high temperatures, enabling the recovery of high-grade heat during the carbon capture process. - The efficiency of the molten borate system makes installing Mantel’s technology economically feasible for heavy industry sites. - Investors and industry leaders are supporting Mantel to showcase its technology across industrial applications. - Mantel was founded in 2022 as a spinout from MIT’s Hatton Research Group and previously raised a $2 million seed round. - The company aims to play a pivotal role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through efficient carbon capture technology. https://lnkd.in/gXzz-GKb

The booming production of silicon solar panels, a core technology to the energy transition, calls for proper end-of-life management. Writing in Nature Sustainability, the authors propose a salt-etching approach enabling efficient recycling of critical materials from end-of-life silicon solar panels, without the use of toxic reagents. https://lnkd.in/guTXr_dv

🌱 Do you have an idea to accelerate #decarbonisation? At All4Zero, the industrial technology innovation hub founded by Iberia and three other leading companies - ArcelorMittal, Holcim and Repsol, we are looking for disruptive technologies to reach #netzero by 2050. Do you want to be part of this transformation?   🔍 We are looking for solutions to these five tech challenges: ▶️ How can we generate #SAF and other renewable fuels and mineralise CO₂? ▶️ How can we efficiently capture #carbon and reduce atmospheric and origin emissions at source?  ▶️ How can we guarantee industrial processes' water resources using alternative sources or recycled #water circulation? ▶️ How can we reduce costs and increase efficiency when obtaining renewable #hydrogen?  ▶️ How can we use materials from #waste to create solutions that drive circularity and sustainability? 🔉 Participate in our #OpenCall, where we will select up to 10 solutions to develop a #ProofOfConcept and turn your ideas into real, scalable industry #solutions. 📅 Open call until 22 March 📥 You can apply at: https://lnkd.in/dkFTu-vr #Startups #Researchcenters #Universities #SMEs

Happy Tuesday!   Let's dive into last week's climatetech activity (22/07 - 28/07) - Check out i3connect.com for more details on our research at Cleantech Group. Ecosystem Highlights & News:   Canopy (CISL) launched round 2 of the 'Trust in Sustainability' accelerator program, focusing on digital solutions for voluntary carbon markets this year.   Rio Tinto and Aymium announced their joint venture, Évolys Québec, manufacturing a metallurgic biocarbon product to reduce emissions for large-scale industrial processes.   The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing $4.3B in grants for pollution reduction solutions.   University of Cambridge graduate, Ki Hydrogen (UK) won the Innovate UK Smart Grant of £470K ($605K) for its waste biomass-to-green hydrogen solution.   Fervo Energy secured its largest contract to date, a 15-year deal to sell 320 megawatts (enough to power 350,000 homes) to Southern California Edison.   Severn Trent announced £6.3M from Ofwat Innovation Fund to deliver four innovate projects, including a partnership with E.ON and HORIBA MIRA to tap into waste heat from sewers.   Deals:   🌿 Agriculture & Food Micropep Technologies (FR), developing non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants, announced $29M in Series B funding led by Zebra Impact Ventures and BPI Green Tech Investment.   ⚡ Energy & Power Splight, an AI-powered grid operations startup, completed its $12M Seed round led by noa (formerly A/O) with participation from EDP Ventures, Ascent Energy Ventures, Berkeley Foundation and others. The funding will go towards expanding its presence in North America and Europe to deliver energy curtailment solutions for grid congestion.   ⚗ Materials & Chemicals Lithium battery recycling start-up, tozero (GE), has been awarded €2.5M by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Program   🌍 Resources & Environmental Management Watertech startup, Boon (SG) announced $5M in Series A funding consisting of debt and equity. The round was led by Roca Group Ventures, and will go towards scaling its WaterIo platform.   🚢 Transport & Logistics Electric aviation startup, H55 (CH), closed its Series C round at $73.6M with participation from Investissement Québec and others. The funding will enable H55 to expand into North America and complete final testing requirements for its propulsion battery pack this year.   ♻ Waste & Recycling Combating textile waste with its 3D-Weaving technology, unspun™ (US), raised $32M in a Series B round led by DCVC, with participation from Lowercarbon Capital, SOSV, and others.   #startups #cleantech #netzero #watermanagement #climatetech #greeneconomy #electricmobility #Investments #climateecosystem #LithiumBattery #textilewaste #recycledmaterials   Image Source: UnSpun: The Future of Fashion

How amazing is this? This startup in Texas is recycling old solar panels that have reached the end of their life and is going to use those materials to make glass for new panels. The aim being to create a circular supply chain within solar.   The company's recycling technology allows it to extract 95 percent of the value from used solar panels from the aluminium frame through to glass and plastic.   Solar Panel recycling is still a fairly new concept and as the demand for solar panels continues to grow, consideration to what happens at the end of their life, does require more focus. Although, there have been companies recycling old panels for some years, innovative projects like this one at SolarCycle are crucial as the solar industry grows and develops.    https://lnkd.in/e9_tTXxu   #innovation #renewables #renewableindustry #recycling #netzero

Circular Supply Chain for Solar PV Embedding #circulareconomy into the #greentransition will be key to reducing the need for virgin #rareearthelements whilst creating new commerce opportunities and innovative businesses. #innovation #circularity #greenbusiness

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 Climate Innovation Series from CLIMAFIX In the dynamic field of renewable energy, innovative Solar Panel Recycling and Reuse practices are reshaping the management of end-of-life solar panels. By utilizing advanced recycling technologies and embracing circular economy principles, this pioneering approach enhances sustainability and significantly impacts climate action and resource conservation. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞? Solar Panel Recycling and Reuse addresses waste management concerns and recovers valuable materials from decommissioned solar panels. By analyzing data from mechanical, chemical, and thermal processes, this innovation can separate and repurpose silicon, silver, glass, and aluminum, minimizing environmental impact. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Solar Panel Recycling and Reuse fosters climate action by reducing waste and conserving resources. By reintegrating recovered materials into manufacturing processes, this innovation promotes circularity and accelerates the transition to a sustainable energy system, crucial for mitigating climate change. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲: Developing automated disassembly processes to separate components, improving recycling efficiency and reducing costs efficiently.  𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: Innovations in hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy are enhancing the recovery rates of valuable materials.  𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: Ongoing research explores new ways to repurpose solar panels for building materials or energy storage applications.  𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Blockchain technology tracks and traces solar panels throughout their lifecycle, ensuring transparency and accountability. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬: SOLARCYCLE: Focuses on recycling and refurbishing end-of-life solar panels, contributing to resource efficiency and a circular economy. Suvi Sharma | Ryan Booth   Recycle Energy (Pvt.) Ltd.: Specializes in the recycling of photovoltaic modules and components, promoting sustainable waste management practices. PV CYCLE: A European organization providing a comprehensive recycling infrastructure and managing producer responsibility obligations. Jan Clyncke | Axel Steuer Get to know about the topic from here - https://lnkd.in/gmQUcExt 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐅𝐈𝐗500 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 - 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. [𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 2024] - https://lnkd.in/g7BY86Zp #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #GreenEnergy #ResourceConservation #SolarRecycling #Innovation

With the world facing an unprecedented environmental crisis, it’s no surprise innovative people are finding creative ways to tackle this mammoth issue head-on. The exponential growth of technology and tech-focused businesses is a clear sign of the promising future of #cleantech #sustainabilitytech and #climatetech. Read the blog to learn more about cleantech, examples of cleantech companies, and trends to watch in 2024. #sustainabilitytechtrends #cleantechnology #greentech #greenenergy #solarenergy #carboncapture #ev #renewableenergy #greentrends