#sustainable-technology

#sustainable-technology

Underwater data centers like Subsea Cloud are emerging as sustainable solutions for high computational demands, despite concerns about environmental impact.

Companies are shifting from lithium batteries to molten-salt batteries for industrial energy storage solutions.

Recent innovations in home heating technology enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

The floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.

DartSolar offers a solar array that adds range to any EV, generating up to 20 miles per day through solar energy.

Solar generators capture and store solar energy, providing a sustainable energy solution for users.

Materials science plays a key role in addressing environmental challenges and advancing healthcare technologies.

A self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.

The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.

Innovative bricks could replace fossil fuels in industries reliant on heat, providing a potentially sustainable solution for high-temperature processes.

CarbonX has secured an additional €4M funding to enhance sustainable battery anode development, aiming to reduce dependency on graphite sourced from China.

Google is partnering with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for clean energy in its data centers by 2030.

Microsoft's new data center cooling technology aims to drastically minimize water consumption while maintaining energy efficiency.

Tech companies are shifting to more efficient cooling methods, like liquid cooling, to manage surging power demands in data centers.

Nexalus's cooling system increases efficiency and has the potential to repurpose waste heat.

Aeromine's bladeless wind energy technology efficiently captures wind to generate power, providing a complementary solution to solar energy.

Technological advancements may limit carbon capture use due to unproven scale and unintended consequences. Transition to cleaner energy is crucial for reaching net zero emissions.

Micro wind turbines, like the Aeroleaf, provide a flexible, aesthetic, and continuous energy solution for urban environments.

Q Energy is advancing floating solar technology in Europe with the largest farm set to supply energy for 37,000 people.

Meta is investing in geothermal energy to develop emissions-free power for its data centers, highlighting a commitment to clean energy initiatives.

Wind power is a viable alternative to solar power in environments with limited sunlight, such as the UK.

A new lab-created yellow powder shows promise for carbon capture, potentially matching a tree's CO2 absorption in just half a pound.

Neustark raised $69mn, capturing waste CO2 to create carbon-storing concrete for roads and buildings, expanding globally.

LIQUIDLOOP aims to revolutionize energy through innovative hardware for sustainable chemical technologies, focusing on CO2 transformation and capture.

Next-generation geothermal energy is emerging as a viable low-carbon energy source, backed by significant investments from major tech companies.

Ayrton Energy innovates non-toxic, room temperature liquid organic hydrogen carriers to enhance hydrogen transport and storage significantly.

Seaya closes Southern Europe's first climate-tech fund Seaya Andromeda at €300M, aiming to invest in 25 climate-focused companies by 2027.

Solaq has secured €1.4M funding to develop sustainable Air-to-Water technology for clean water access, targeting areas with unreliable water sources.

Starpath Robotics has raised $12 million to develop lunar ice mining for rocket propellant, enabling spacecraft refueling for future missions.

Radical optimism is essential for progress through innovation in addressing global challenges.

California's electric vehicle sales surged in the first quarter of 2024, showing strong growth and disproving critics' predictions of a downward trend.

Re/Cell provides Tesla Roadster battery replacements that enhance performance and reduce weight, offering an estimated range of over 210 miles.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 highlights innovative strategies for startups tackling climate change in competition with established tech giants.

Experts will discuss how to leverage weaknesses in legacy industries to build competitive advantages.

Brineworks is innovatively capturing carbon from seawater, offering a more efficient and sustainable alternative to direct air capture methods.

Scientists are leveraging bacteria to extract rare metals essential for green technology, promoting sustainability amid resource scarcity.

Again raises $43mn funding round led by Google Ventures and HV Capital, aims to turn waste CO₂ into commercial-grade compounds, with potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.

FluoRok secured £7.7M in funding to expand production of fluorochemicals critical for lithium-ion batteries.

Reverion's mini power plant efficiently generates clean energy, captures CO2, and produces hydrogen, showcasing a sustainable approach to energy generation.

Brineworks secures $2.2M funding to advance sustainable seawater electrolysis technology, aiming to revolutionize CO2 capture and e-fuels production.