Mariam Sharman
🌊🚀 TEAMER Opens Applications for 15th Round of Marine Energy Projects!
The Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program, backed by the U.S. Department of Energy and managed by the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust, has launched its 15th request for technical support. This initiative offers marine energy technology developers the chance to collaborate with top testing facilities to advance their projects.
Applications for this round are due by February 7, 2025. Participants are encouraged to prepare early and align their technical objectives with potential partner facilities. Only TEAMER-approved facilities will provide support, ensuring high-quality testing environments.
Currently, 34 applications from the previous round are under review. TEAMER recently added the Bourne Tidal Test Site in Massachusetts, enhancing opportunities for open-water testing of tidal devices. This effort underscores the U.S. government's commitment to advancing marine energy technologies.
US research program opens applications for 15th call for marine energy projects - Offshore Energy
The TEAMER program, supported by the US Department of Energy, has opened its 15th request for technical support (RFTS).
Moment Energy to Build First UL1974 Certified EV Battery Reuse Gigafactory in Texas 🌱⚡
Moment Energy, a Canadian EV battery repurposing company, is set to establish the first UL1974 certified manufacturing facility in Texas, supported by a $20.3 million grant from the Biden-Harris Administration. This gigafactory aims to produce 1 GWh of annual capacity at full operation, with design and development plans starting in Q1 2025. CEO Edward Chiang stated that the facility aligns with their mission to provide clean, affordable power and aims to repurpose all retired EV batteries by 2030. The project will also create over 50 manufacturing jobs and 200 permanent positions, contributing to the local economy and addressing energy supply chain vulnerabilities.
Moment Energy to construct EV battery reuse Gigafactory in Texas - electrive.com
Moment Energy will utilize a US$20.3 million fund to establish the first UL1974 certified manufacturing facility for EV battery reuse as part of a bid to expand the United States economic sector.
US Aerospace Company Natilus Unveils Low-Emissions Aircraft 🌍✈️
Aerospace company Natilus has announced the development of its new commercial aircraft, the "Horizon," which aims to reduce emissions by 50% and fuel consumption by 30% compared to current airliners. Utilizing a blended wing body design, this innovative aircraft allows for smaller engines and improved aerodynamic efficiency.
The Horizon will transport up to 200 passengers on routes such as Los Angeles to Boston and New York to London. Expected to enter the market in the early 2030s, it targets airlines' 2050 net-zero goals.
Natilus’s co-founder and CEO, Aleksey Matyushev, emphasized that the Horizon will derive 50% of its lift from its fuselage and 50% from its wings, contrasting with traditional designs that rely heavily on wing lift. The aircraft is also compatible with both Jet A fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), addressing concerns about the current production limitations of SAF in the aviation sector. 🌱✨
🔋 Lyten to Invest Over $1 Billion in Nevada Lithium-Sulfur Battery Gigafactory 🌟
Silicon Valley startup Lyten has announced plans to build the world’s first gigafactory for lithium-sulfur batteries in Reno, Nevada. The company will invest over $1 billion in the facility, which is expected to create 200 jobs initially, increasing to over 1,000 in the region.
With the ability to produce up to 10 gigawatt-hours of batteries annually, the facility aims to start production in 2027. Lyten's lithium-sulfur technology promises batteries that are up to 40% lighter than traditional lithium-ion cells, catering to markets like drones, micromobility, space, and defense.
This initiative aligns with efforts to reduce reliance on China for battery materials and develop domestic supply chains in North America. 🚀🔋
🌟 ServiceNow to Invest $1.5 Billion in U.K. for AI Infrastructure 🇬🇧
ServiceNow, the enterprise software giant, plans to invest $1.5 billion in the U.K. over the next five years. This investment aims to expand operations, create new office spaces, and enhance its workforce beyond 1,000 employees.
The funding will focus on localizing data processing for its large language models (LLMs), integrating Nvidia GPUs in data centers in London and Newport. Additionally, ServiceNow will launch skills programs to reach 240,000 people in the U.K.
CEO Bill McDermott stated that this investment supports the U.K.’s push to leverage AI technology and innovation. The announcement was made during the International Investment Summit, led by U.K. leader Keir Starmer. 🌐🚀