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Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme helps businesses explore collaborative innovation and growth opportunities that exist in overseas markets. This fully-funded GBIP is focussed on Clean Growth and includes a five-day in-market visit to Denver in April 2024. Colorado is one of the most centrally located areas of the United States and is a national leader in adopting clean energy technologies. The state has one of the highest per capita concentrations of federal science, research, and engineering facilities in the US, including NREL. It was also the first state in the US to pass a voter-approved renewable energy standard, which requires that all investor-owned utilities acquire 30% of their electricity from renewable sources. This major shift towards sustainable energy by both the legislature and the voting public demonstrates Colorado's commitment to clean, renewable energy. Applications are invited from innovative companies who could be developing technologies across a broad range of clean growth sectors including: AgriTech (Aquaculture, Crops, Food & Food Systems) Carbon Capture and Utilisation Energy Efficiency (Advanced Manufacturing, Smart Buildings) Energy Storage Energy Systems Integration (Energy Security & Resilience, Grid Modernisation, Integrated Energy Solutions) Low Carbon Materials (steel, aluminium and concrete) Renewables (Geothermal, Solar, Water, Wind) Sustainable Transport (Aviation, Bioenergy, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, Electric Vehicles & Charging, Freight) Waste (Packaging, Plastics, Recycling, Waste to Energy) The deadline for applications is 17:00, Friday 29th September 2023 https://lnkd.in/eR7nbtuR

When people think of #Equity they often focus on the people portion. This CEO sees #equity as it should be, multifaceted and complex, and he is creating a team to create #equity in the form of #access Shout out to my partner in life David F Jones III for being part of the Form Energy team. I am inspired daily by the work you are all doing!! #equityinenergy #energyforall #energyforlife

Thrilled to share insights on a transformative partnership between Rice University and TU Hamburg, which is set to revolutionize the renewable energy sector with smart reactors. Spearheaded by Professor Walter Chapman, this collaboration merges the expertise of two eminent institutions to create reactors that self-regulate and adapt to changing conditions, optimizing efficiency in renewable energy production. Rice University's prowess in fluid interactions, coupled with TU Hamburg's advanced bioreactor facilities, provides a fertile ground for developing materials that respond to environmental shifts, a crucial step towards a sustainable energy economy. Professor Irina Smirnova's contributions at TU Hamburg, along with Chapman's research group, exemplify the multidisciplinary effort required to surmount the challenges in our shift from fossil fuels. The implications of this partnership extend far beyond academia, potentially reshaping production chains and offering sustainable solutions to our global energy needs. It's partnerships like these that catalyze the transition to greener energy and foster a more sustainable future. I'm inspired by the vision of these institutions leading the charge towards a cleaner, more efficient energy landscape. As professionals invested in a sustainable future, let's discuss the impact of such innovations. What are your thoughts on the potential of smart reactors in renewable energy production? Share your views in the comments below. #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #Collaboration Original article: https://lnkd.in/djcTgxMf

Grateful for the insights gleaned in my time at the MIT Energy Conference, which provided invaluable education for me as I navigate my new role in the industry. A huge thanks to Vontier for sending me and to Joel Van Rensburg for unlocking the secrets of alt fuels even further. Top 3 insights coming atcha: 1. Future of Energy Storage 🔋: Panelists dove into the critical role of energy storage in the transition to renewable energy. They emphasized the need for scalable and efficient storage solutions to address intermittency challenges. From advanced batteries to novel technologies like hydrogen storage, innovation is key to unlocking the full potential of renewables. 2. Decarbonizing Transportation 🚛 : The transportation sector's decarbonization was a hot topic, with discussions on electrification, hydrogen fuel cells, and sustainable biofuels. Panelists underscored the importance of collaboration between industry, government, and academia to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon transportation solutions and achieve ambitious climate goals. 3.Investing in Climate Solutions 💵 : Investors and experts explored opportunities and challenges in financing climate solutions. From green bonds to impact investing, there's a growing recognition of the financial sector's role in driving sustainable development. The panel highlighted the need for innovative financial instruments and risk management strategies to attract capital towards climate-positive initiatives.

Are you interested in green energy and the climate transition? Join us on April 16th at the CBS Green Business Forum to learn all about developments in Hydrogen, Biogas, Carbon Capture, and Maritime Shipping!