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Mitsubishi Electric Invests in OptQC Startup Developing Optical Quantum Computer Hardware

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:20:06 EDT

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in OptQC Corp., a Japanese startup that develops and provides optical quantum computer hardware. This is the fund's sixteenth investment to date. - - Quantum computing is transitioning from research to practical applications, including the rapid acceleration of technological development for industrial use. These applications require hardware equipped with a large number of qubits, and among...

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Moeve doubles savings for its customers through the end of November

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:15:08 EDT

- - • From September 15 to November 30, all Moeve gow users will earn 10 cents per liter in account credit on their fill-ups: double the usual rate - • Moeve gow members will be able to accumulate savings of up to 40 cents per liter of fuel, depending on how they use the program's various benefits. A driver filling up with 50 liters could earn up to 20 euros in credit - • Moeve pro direct's professional customers will receive a direct discount of 10 cents per liter of fuel during the same pe...

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Moeve and ArcelorMittal will launch a joint innovation platform for industrial decarbonization

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:49:38 EDT

- - • The new entity, established under their Green Molecules to Green Steel (G2G) partnership, will have both private and public funding to carry out large-scale projects that advance competitiveness and sustainability - • The project focuses on green molecule-based energy sources — such as biogas and biomethane, renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, and second-generation biofuels — and their use to accelerate the transition to economically viable steel produced with low CO 2 emissions...

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Enel closed the acquisition of 810 mw portfolio of solar plants in the United States

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:46:56 EDT

- - • The consideration for the acquisition of the 810 MW 1 portfolio of solar plants is equal to approximately 760 million US dollars - • The transaction follows the agreements signed in February 2026 for the acquisition of a portfolio of renewable plants for a total of more than 1 GW 2 - - - Enel S.p.A. (“Enel”)3 [/sup] closed the acquisition from Excelsior Energy Capital 4 [/sup] of a portfolio of solar plants, located in the United States, with an overall installed capacity o...

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KB Equipment Rental Raises Funds for Dayton District Volunteer Fire Department at Dayton Fair

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:29:21 EDT

KB Equipment Rental once again demonstrated its commitment to the local community this past week, raising funds for the Dayton District Volunteer Fire Department during the Dayton Fair. - - In addition to raising funds throughout the fair, KB Equipment Rental generously donated the use of its equipment before and throughout the event. Prior to the fair, the equipment was used to help dig water lines and prepare the fairgrounds, and the company continued providing equipment and assistanc...

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Moeve invests over 100 million euros to improve the environmental performance of its Campo de Gibraltar operations in 2025

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 13:13:57 EDT

- - • The investment went to projects focused on decarbonization, energy efficiency, improving the environmental performance of industrial processes, and protecting the local environment - • The voluntary EMAS Environmental Statement reflects Moeve's commitment to reporting its sustainability improvements transparently and responsibly, while remaining accountable to the local community   - • The San Roque Energy Park recovers 61.5% of its waste in 2025 and cuts water consumption by 17%...

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Anza Power Signs Amazon's First Standalone Battery Storage Tolling Agreement in Asia Pacific

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 09:23:24 EDT

Anza Power, the next-generation independent power producer launched by I Squared Capital in January 2026, has signed a tolling agreement with Amazon Australia for the Bairnsdale Battery Energy Storage System in East Gippsland, Victoria. The agreement represents Amazon's first standalone battery storage tolling agreement in Asia Pacific and a first-of-its-kind arrangement in Australia for a non-energy business. The Bairnsdale system will connect directly to the electricity grid as an indep...

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Light art and hydrogen come together at Lutakko square during the City of Light event

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 09:17:37 EDT

Cefmof will once again take part in the City of Light event in Jyv�skyl�. This year, Cefmof is enabling Evanescent, a light art installation by Australian art studio Atelier Sisu, to be presented at Lutakko square. The installation will be on display throughout the City of Light event and will be complemented by Cefmof's Hydrogen, Light and Power programme from 25 to 27 September, offering visitors an opportunity to explore hydrogen production, storage and different ways of using hydrogen....

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FirstEnergy Foundation Grants Expected to Help Provide 3.6 Million Meals Across Pennsylvania

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 08:40:38 EDT

The FirstEnergy Foundation is making its largest investment in hunger relief to date, awarding $1.2 million to 37 Pennsylvania food banks and pantries during Hunger Action Month. - - The funding is expected to provide more than 3.6 million meals for families in communities served by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) – a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company known locally as Penn Power, Penelec, Met-Ed or West Penn Power. - - John Hawkins, President, FirstEnergy Pennsylvani...

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Mitsubishi Electric to Aid Victims of Earthquake in Kumamoto Through In-house Donation Program

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 02:00:02 EDT

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that the Mitsubishi Electric Group will donate a cumulative 44.16 million yen through an in-house matching-gift program — the Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund — to aid people affected by the earthquake that struck Kumamoto, Japan recently. - - Donations collected from employees at Mitsubishi Electric Group offices amounted to 22.08 million yen, which the company then doubled. The total will be donated to a fund named “disaster vo...

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New Report: Untapped Potential of Subsurface Hydrogen Offers No-Regrets Investment Opportunity in the US

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 11:42:59 EDT

Accumulating beneath the Earth's surface, naturally occurring and engineered subsurface hydrogen could one day become a cost-competitive source of clean hydrogen, according to a new report from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). Leveraging America's existing strengths in geoscience and drilling could position the country to lead in early development, but targeted federal action is needed to determine whether the resource can be commercially developed at scale. - - Read t...

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FirstEnergy Foundation Expands Fight Against Hunger with $5 Million Investment Across Six-State Region

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:19:34 EDT

To mark Hunger Action Month, the FirstEnergy Foundation is awarding $5 million to 140 food banks and pantries across its grantmaking footprint, helping provide an estimated 15 million meals for families and neighbors facing food insecurity. The investment is the Foundation's largest hunger relief initiative to date and doubles its support for hunger relief organizations compared with 2025. - - The grants support organizations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, V...

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NovaChargeX Advances Technology Development and Expands International Industrial and Government Engagement

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:58 EDT

NovaChargeX LLC, a U.S.-registered clean-energy technology company, today announced continued progress in the development and international positioning of its proprietary XDriveMax hybrid regenerative energy technology, as the company advances discussions with industrial organizations, infrastructure groups, and government-related entities across multiple regions. - - The latest phase of development is focused on preparing the technology for larger-scale applications where energy stability,...

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Cefmof Hydrogen Oy acquires the historic J��skel�n Tila in Jyv�skyl� to promote hydrogen use for a carbon-neutral future

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:08:33 EDT

Cefmof Hydrogen Oy has acquired the buildings of the historic J��skel�n Tila in Jyv�skyl� from J��skel� Innovation Oy. The transaction was signed and includes the transfer of the leasehold rights to the land owned by the City of Jyv�skyl�. The land itself remains owned by the City of Jyv�skyl�. - - The acquisition supports Cefmof Hydrogen Oy's plans to develop J��skel�n Tila into a new environment for practical hydrogen applications and commercially oriented activities. The 1000 Lakes Disti...

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SenseNet Acquires N5 Sensors' Wildfire Business to Expand AI Wildfire Detection Platform and Accelerate U.S. Growth

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:59:39 EDT

SenseNet, a global leader in ultra-early wildfire detection, prediction, and management, today announced the acquisition of N5 Sensors wildfire business. The strategic transaction brings N5 Sensors' specialized fire-sensing technologies, hardware expertise, and customer relationships into SenseNet, accelerating the company's vision to build the world's most comprehensive wildfire intelligence platform. - - Through the acquisition, SenseNet assumes N5 Sensors' wildfire business, including...

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Mitsubishi Electric Develops Task-Aware Unified Source Separation Technology

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:11:47 EDT

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced the development of its Task-Aware Unified Source Separation (TUSS) technology, which enables a single AI model to separate and extract desired sounds from complex acoustic mixtures. Integrating the technology into physical AI systems in acoustically complex environments, such as manufacturing sites and public spaces, helps improve the reliability of these systems by enabling them to understand complex situations more accurately. Mit...

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Scania to showcase its broad marine offering at SMM 2026

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:58:03 EDT

At the event in Hamburg, Germany, from 1–4 September, Scania will showcase its range of power solutions including its popular 13-litre marine engine. Built on the Scania Super platform, the DI13 delivers improved efficiency, higher performance, and increased durability, helping reduce fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and operating costs. - - Scania will also present its electrification offering, including hybrid power solutions and industrial battery technology as part of its long-term...

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Mitsubishi Electric to Demonstrate Smart Building and Smart City Technologies in Legacy Building at Berlin's Urban Tech Republic

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:53:16 EDT

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that it will demonstrate smart building and smart city technologies at an innovation and research district being developed in the Berlin TXL project 1 at the former Tegel Airport in Berlin, Germany on September 1. Using a legacy building 2 at the Urban Tech Republic,3 the demonstration aims to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort and operational efficiency, and also explore the potential for optimized energy management at t...

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SLB Launches ExaCT Electrical Downhole CT Control System

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:16:43 EDT

SLB (NYSE: SLB) launched the ExaCT™ electrical downhole coiled tubing (CT) control system, an advanced intervention platform that introduces real-time electrical control to coiled tubing operations. By replacing pressure-dependent hydraulic actuation with electrical communication, power delivery and telemetry, the ExaCT system gives operators greater visibility, precision and control, helping improve intervention execution and reservoir access. - - The ExaCT system combines electrical power...

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New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:31:09 EDT

The public will be better protected from potential hikes on their energy bills, as a new initiative looks to cut the UK's reliance on more expensive sources of power. - - The Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage (Ultra-LDES) Challenge was launched. - - It will offer grants which support the development of new tech focused on energy storage, including advanced batteries and underground hydrogen storage. - - Backed by £28 million from government through UK Research and Innovatio...

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EWG: California's extreme heat, soaring utility bills make cooling unaffordable for millions

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:09:57 EDT

California is experiencing more frequent and dangerous heat days, but sky-high utility bills mean millions of people can't afford to run air conditioning that could keep them safe, a new Environmental Working Group report finds. - - EWG is calling on policy makers to prioritize solutions like customer-sited solar electric devices that can drastically lower or eliminate annual utility costs for air conditioning. - - Heat advisory days defined as “extreme” or “major” – those threatening the...

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Duke Energy awards more than $50,000 in emergency grants to support Indiana storm recovery

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:11:01 EDT

Duke Energy and its foundation are reaching out to its communities affected by last week's historic floods with more than $50,000 in emergency grants. - - “Our line crews and support teams who worked to restore power saw firsthand the devastating impacts of last week's storms and historic flooding on the Indiana cities and towns we serve,” said Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar. “We know the rebuilding process is just beginning and communities have immediate needs.” - - The rapid re...

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