SUBIACO: Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has announced a binding agreement to acquire worldwide rights to a groundbreaking photovoltaic (PV) solar panel recycling technology developed by Macquarie University. The patented “Microwave Joule Heating Technology” (MJHT) promises to revolutionize the recycling of end-of-life solar panels by enabling efficient recovery of valuable materials like silver, silicon, gallium…
Tag: Renewable energy
KKR to acquire Zenith Energy in major infrastructure investment
SYDNEY: Global investment firm KKR has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zenith Energy, an independent power producer specializing in hybrid power solutions, from a consortium of investors. Zenith’s founder and management will retain a minority stake in the company. The deal positions Zenith for long-term growth, supported by strong sector fundamentals and macroeconomic tailwinds. The…
Pensana signs rare earth offtake MoU with Toyota Tsusho
LONDON: Pensana PLC (LSE: PRE) announced Thursday it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Toyota Tsusho Corporation for a rare earth offtake agreement, marking a key step in establishing a new sustainable supply chain. Under the proposed terms, Toyota Tsusho could purchase up to 20,000 metric tons per year of ultra-clean mixed…
GreenRoc Strategic Materials inks MOU with Morrow Batteries for sustainable lithium-ion battery cells
GreenRoc Strategic Materials plc (AIM: GROC), a company specializing in critical mineral projects in Greenland, announced a significant step forward with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morrow Batteries ASA, a Norwegian firm focused on developing sustainable and high-performance lithium-ion battery cells. Alongside this MOU, GreenRoc has initiated the setup of a…
Tesla Roundup: Crypto Endorsements, Political Backlash, and Charging Innovations
Elon Musk’s Crypto Endorsement and Political Moves Elon Musk, the Tesla billionaire, has recently endorsed bitcoin and backed Howard Lutnick for Trump’s Treasury secretary. This move comes amid Musk’s warnings about U.S. government spending and potential financial emergencies. His endorsement of Donald Trump has sparked anger among some Tesla owners, leading them to buy anti-Musk…
Mercury NZ announces leadership changes to drive new three-year goals
WELLINGTON: Mercury NZ Limited’s Chief Executive, Stew Hamilton, has announced significant changes to the company’s Executive Leadership Team to support its new three-year objectives. Mr. Hamilton, who has been in the role for about two months, emphasized the importance of engaging with team members and stakeholders to steer Mercury’s growth. Two existing roles have been…
Microsoft signs record-breaking deal to power AI with renewables
Microsoft has partnered with Brookfield Asset Management in a monumental agreement to support approximately $10 billion worth of new renewable energy initiatives. This deal represents the most significant corporate investment in renewable energy to date, with the goal of meeting the increasing energy requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and data centers. A New Era…
Chariot Limited announces strategic review of its Transitional Power Division
LONDON: Chariot Limited (AIM: CHAR), a company at the forefront of Africa’s transitional energy sector, has declared the commencement of a strategic review for its Transitional Power division. This division is dedicated to delivering sustainable power and water solutions across Africa, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy projects and electricity trading. Since its inception…
Julieann Esper Rainville becomes new CEO of Power Factors
Power Factors, the leading software solutions provider for the renewable energy sector, has announced the appointment of Julieann Esper Rainville as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will succeed Gary Meyers, who will become the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, according to a news release. Esper Rainville has over 27 years of software…
Active Energy settles dispute with PDI over CoalSwitch® production
LONDON: Active Energy, a renewable energy company, has reached a settlement agreement with Player Holdings and its subsidiaries (PDI) over the former production of CoalSwitch®, a biomass fuel, at PDI’s facility in Maine. The settlement involves PDI paying Active Energy $1.65 million and taking over some of the production equipment that Active Energy had invested…
SolGold partners with Ecuadorian & American firms to power Cascabel with renewable energy
SolGold PLC, the developer of the flagship Cascabel copper-gold project in northern Ecuador, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three leading companies to develop a sustainable power project that will deliver about 200 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to the Cascabel site. The partners are Grupo Empresarial Semaica, a major construction company in…
Cindrigo acquires 50-year lease on Finnish waste to energy plant
LONDON: Cindrigo (LSE:CINH), a renewable energy company, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Amtroy OÜ for the acquisition of a 50-year lease on a 110 MW waste to energy (WTE) plant in Kaipola, Finland. The plant, which was built by UPM Kymmene Corporation as part of its paper mill…