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We're thrilled to see that our member Sublime Systems has received an investment from Greentown partner Holcim! - Sublime Systems—a startup decarbonizing cement-making with a carbon-free electrochemical system—will provide its cement to Holcim through an offtake agreement. - Holcim's support will advance Sublime Systems's first commercial manufacturing facility, which is located in Massachusetts and intended to produce 30,000 tons of cement per year by 2026. - Sublime Systems and Holcim are collaborating to co-develop future facilities to scale and commercialize the startup's technology. The partnership is the latest major milestone for Sublime Systems, which this year has also announced the sale of 2,000 tons of cement to Vineyard Offshore (the parent company of Greentown partner Vineyard Wind), the deployment of its cement in its first commercial construction project—which will be Boston’s largest net-zero-carbon office building—and the receipt of $87M in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

SUN METALON Inc. Raises $21M to Decarbonize the Metal Industry The metal industry is facing a massive challenge—decarbonization and the need for a circular supply chain. That’s where deep tech startup SUN METALON Inc., led by CEO Kazuhiko Nishioka, comes in. With a fresh $21M in Series A funding backed by JIC VENTURES Growth Investments, Sumitomo Corporation Global Metals, and other investors, they’re tackling this head-on. Here’s what sets them apart:  1. Cost-Effective Recycling: Turning metal waste into reusable resources  2. Low CO2 Emissions: No fossil fuels required, paving the way for a zero-emissions future  3. Space Efficiency: Modular tech that easily integrates into existing production lines  With partnerships across automotive, heavy industry, and construction, SUN METALON Inc. is already making waves in industrial decarbonization. The big question: If SUN METALON Inc. solves the problem of decarbonizing global metal production while driving down costs, could they become the leader in sustainable manufacturing? Amit Rosner, Rugigana KAVAMAHANGA, Michael Contreras, Rana S. Mookherjee, (Benjamin) Pietro Filardo, Dana Dennis, Dimitry Herman Gordon Wilson, Jim Daniell, Eyal Shinar, Dan Kelly, Franco Scalamandre 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 : 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8XyWxcQ #CleanTech #Sustainability #DeepTechInnovation

A startup supported by Bill Gates and Amazon inaugurates the world's inaugural eco-friendly steel manufacturing facility. Electra, a startup supported by Bill Gates and Amazon, has launched its inaugural steel production facility in the United States. Located in Colorado, this pilot plant employs renewable energy to extract clean metallic iron from high-impurity ores, aiming to produce environmentally-friendly "green" steel, thus reducing the ecological footprint of steel manufacturing. By harnessing renewable energy sources, Electra achieves emissions-free iron production at significantly lower temperatures compared to conventional coal-fired furnaces. With a purity exceeding 99%, their clean iron is highly sought-after by electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers, marking a significant stride towards a cleaner and more sustainable steel industry. Electra has devised an innovative process for green steel production, operating at a mere 60 degrees Celsius—considerably cooler than traditional steelmaking methods reliant on coal-fired furnaces. Leveraging proven electrochemical and hydrometallurgical techniques on an industrial scale, their process involves dissolving iron oxide ore in an acidic aqueous solution, selectively refining impurities like alumina and silica, and directly reducing iron oxide into pure iron metal without blast furnaces or coal combustion. The result is gangue-free iron metal with exceptional purity, suitable for direct use in EAF steelmaking, offering a greener alternative to conventional methods which emit a significant portion of global carbon dioxide emissions. Electra's pilot plant represents a substantial stride towards a cleaner, more sustainable, and circular steel industry, supported by collaborative efforts across the value chain with the aim of producing millions of tons of clean iron by the decade's end. In October 2022, Electra secured $85 million in Series B funding from a distinguished group of investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures founded by Bill Gates, Amazon, BHP Ventures, Temasek, S2G Ventures, Capricorn Investment Group, Lowercarbon Capital, Valor Equity Partners, and Baruch Future Ventures. . . . #post #reels #trading #forextrading #tradingnews #livenews #newslive #liverpoolnews #startiyapa #official #reelsviral #viralreels #news #newsong #newseason #newstyle #newsingle #sneakernews #newstart #breakingnews #newsupdate #newstore #newshopt . . https://lnkd.in/d-Af35cP

Concrete Revolution: Cementing a Greener #Future! 👇 Sublime Systems, an MIT-born startup, is redefining cement production, traditionally a colossal contributor to carbon emissions. By swapping kilns and fossil fuels for electrochemistry, they're crafting cement with electricity and water, significantly slashing the carbon footprint. This method is not just a patch-up but a complete overhaul of the cement recipe. As Sublime scales up, their innovation could be a cornerstone in building a greener planet. Will this electrifying approach cement a sustainable future for one of the world's most used materials? Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gbqxqn2M

Several startups are working to make the #steel industry greener, including H2 Green Steel. The Swedish company, backed by Hy24 via its #CleanH2 Infra Fund, is aiming to build the world’s first large-scale #greensteel plant, with plans to produce 5 millions tons/year by the end of the decade. Using #hydrogen instead of traditional blast furnace technology could help cut emissions of the total process by 95% 📉 — a crucial aspect as steelmaking is still responsible for more than 2.6 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions annually. H2 Green Steel is now racing to implement its ambitious solution, as soon as possible. Time is of the essence, says head of communications Karin Hallstan: “The world doesn’t need another pilot. It’s time for action at scale.” 👇 Read more in this article from Fast Company: Hy24 | Joint Venture | FiveT Hydrogen AG | Ardian https://lnkd.in/ey8CUees

Biomass solutions are more than energy. When the objective function is refined and the resource pool is broadened, economic and carbon-friendly magic happens.

🤝World’s biggest cement producers invest in a startup to reduce carbon emissions by 90%. 🏗️Cement is critical for construction BUT its production releases an extreme amount of CO2 each year! 🌱Sublime’s technology uses clean energy and is critical in reducing carbon footprint on 🌍 👀Read more in my first for Quartz 🔗https://lnkd.in/ereyBEyX #climatechange #cementindistry #carbonfootprint #carbonemissions #businessnews #startupinvestment #startups #funding #climatetech #cleanenergy #climatechangematters

Concrete Revolution: Cementing a Greener #Future! 👇 Sublime Systems, an MIT-born startup, is redefining cement production, traditionally a colossal contributor to carbon emissions. By swapping kilns and fossil fuels for electrochemistry, they're crafting cement with electricity and water, significantly slashing the carbon footprint. This method is not just a patch-up but a complete overhaul of the cement recipe. As Sublime scales up, their innovation could be a cornerstone in building a greener planet. Will this electrifying approach cement a sustainable future for one of the world's most used materials? Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eAKpuuUG

ICYMI: #PrometheusMaterials was listed in Canary Media Inc.'s list of "6 Innovative Startups That Are Kicking CO2 Out of Cement and Concrete"! 💥 President, CEO and Co-founder Loren Burnett shares how our #biomineralization process can potentially eliminate 100 percent of the CO2 emissions associated with making #concrete blocks and impact CO2 reduction on a global scale: https://bit.ly/48t1olS

Have you ever wondered how the future is being shaped by innovation? At Norsteel Buildings, we’re not just keeping pace—we’re leading the charge in pre-fabricated steel! Check out our latest blog post and dive into the world of Norsteel innovation! https://lnkd.in/eqi5ZaPf