Global Climate News

1Komma5° has announced free installation of 500,000 smart meters, guaranteed marketing success, effective electricity price of 10 cents/kWh, and launched intraday trading through Heartbeat AI spinoff.

IBM released State of Sustainability Readiness Report 2024 and launched multiple AI-powered tools for sustainability, including Envizi ESG planning, Maximo asset management, and partnerships with WWF and UNDP.

EvoPhase and Kwik Fab Ltd have unveiled AI-designed Birmingham Blade urban wind turbine, optimized for Birmingham's wind conditions. First prototype produced in aluminum, with commercial availability expected by late 2025.

WaveX has signed MoU with Floating Solutions Consulting to enhance D-Spar wave energy technology. WaveX is seeking SEED funding and plans to deploy prototype in Albany by 2025.

Stegra and Uniper have signed a 6-year PPA for 6TWh of electricity to power Stegra's Boden green steel plant in Sweden, which will produce green hydrogen and steel from 2027.

Wells Fargo's Innovation Incubator has awarded $250,000 each to three cleantech startups - Blip Energy, Evercloak, and Transaera - focusing on building decarbonization and energy efficiency technologies.

Sun'Agri revealed 2024 harvest results from two pilot sites testing agrivoltaic systems on vineyards, showing 30% yield increases and reduced irrigation needs through real-time climate optimization.

KIT spin-off Phytonics has launched PV modules with anti-glare film featuring microtextured surface, reducing reflection by 98% compared to conventional modules. Product maintains 30-year warranty.

Spiralis Energy has launched Tides2Tea campaign to raise awareness for tidal energy and announced testing of Axial Skelter technology in Alderney waters in 2025. UK gas producer Kistos Holdings has taken a stake in the company.