Climate Change Solutions Update

Category: Industry, Materials & Waste

Cut Emissions:
– Improve Materials
– Improve Processes
– Cut Fugitive Emissions
– Use Waste as a Resource
– Shift Energy Sources

  • A New Era for Industry: AirPlantTM One is Online

    AirPlant OneTM in Moses Lake, Washington is now online producing E-Jet® SAF and E-Naphtha, marking a major milestone for Twelve in the new era of manufacturing. The products are piloted with P&G and Mercedes-Benz, with support from various partners and customers, signifying a shift towards eManufacturing. This innovative process uses renewable electricity to produce everyday products from air and water, showcasing a sustainable solution for reducing carbon emissions in manufacturing.

    https://www.twelve.co/post/a-new-era-for-industry-airplant-one-is-online

  • AirPlantTM One Opens in Moses Lake: America’s First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations

    Twelve has opened AirPlant One in Washington, the first facility in the US to produce E-Jet fuel and E-Naphtha from CO2 and renewable electricity. Alaska Airlines and Microsoft were present at the ribbon cutting ceremony, committing to purchasing output from the facility. The E-Jet SAF and E-Naphtha offer lower CO2 emissions, price predictability, and support domestic industrial growth. Microsoft's strategic investment aims to reduce emissions associated with business travel and advance clean energy solutions in aviation and global industry. Twelve's focus on electrifying fuel and chemical production using CO2 and renewable electricity is commercially viable in the United States and can scale to additional production sites and airline partners.

    https://www.twelve.co/post/airplant-one-opens-in-moses-lake-america-s-first-commercial-e-jet-fuel-plant-begins-operations

  • Carbon Clean ranked among the world’s top GreenTech companies by TIME and Statista

    Carbon Clean, a UK-based carbon capture company, has been recognized as the highest-ranked UK company in the World's Top GreenTech Companies list for the second consecutive year. The company focuses on developing carbon capture solutions for hard-to-abate industries and has advanced its modular CycloneCCTM technology through industrial demonstrations, capturing over 3 million tonnes of CO2 globally. Carbon Clean aims to make carbon capture scalable, cost-effective, and accessible to support the transition to a lower-carbon industry, showcasing its commitment to innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions in various industrial applications.

    https://www.carbonclean.com/en/press-releases/carbon-clean-time-greentech

  • Australia’s biggest transmission project powers up

    Transgrid has completed the EnergyConnect project in New South Wales, linking three state grids and integrating renewable energy zones into the national network. The project includes 700 km of new transmission lines, with the first stage already operational, adding 800 MW of transfer capacity. Despite challenges and cost overruns, EnergyConnect is expected to deliver significant benefits for consumers and help Australia achieve its climate change targets. Additionally, Transgrid is making progress on the HumeLink transmission project to connect Snowy 2.0 to the grid and planning for the delivery of the NSW section of the VNI West project, enhancing the integration of renewable energy sources and improving grid efficiency for a more sustainable and climate-friendly energy system.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/06/10/australias-biggest-transmission-project-powers-up/

  • Afrika Vuka Week 2026

    Africa is facing a severe energy crisis with 600 million people lacking electricity access, exacerbated by fuel price spikes, debt distress, and food insecurity. Women are disproportionately affected, spending hours on unpaid care work. Afrika Vuka Week 2026 mobilized for clean energy advocacy rooted in people's power. The Week of Action focused on affordable renewable energy as a human right, with local communities demanding political accountability and a just energy transition. The REPower Afrika campaign emerged as a roadmap for transitioning towards community-owned renewable energy solutions, empowering African nations to lead their own energy transition. The call is for a renewable energy future that is fair, democratic, affordable, and free from debt, urging a shift towards community-led renewable energy to meet the needs of the people and build a sustainable future.

    https://350.org/afrika-vuka-week-2026/

  • COP31 Presidency announces new targets on global electrification, cutting waste, resilient cities; press conference transcript

    At the UN June Climate Meetings in Bonn, the incoming COP31 Presidency of Türkiye announced new climate targets as part of its Global Climate Action Agenda launch. The targets include raising the share of final energy demand met by electricity to 35% by 2035, halving global waste growth by 2035, and reducing energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035. These targets are part of a framework for implementation to accelerate climate action and address the critical period the Earth is facing due to the climate crisis. The focus is on turning climate commitments into tangible actions through collaboration, dialogue, and effective implementation, with an emphasis on supporting countries in turning their climate goals into investable projects and ensuring that climate finance reaches the ground quickly and effectively. The ultimate goal is to move from dialogue to results in addressing the global challenge of climate change, with a strong emphasis on electrification, renewable energy, and transitioning to a circular economy to drive faster and fairer progress in combating the global climate crisis.

    https://unfccc.int/news/cop31-presidency-announces-new-targets-on-global-electrification-cutting-waste-resilient-cities

  • Solar Energy Saves Europeans $135 Million A Day

    Europe has seen significant savings in electricity costs due to the installation of solar power, avoiding billions in fossil fuel import costs. By deploying more solar, scaling storage, and accelerating electrification, Europe can reduce the role of gas in setting electricity prices and build a more secure and affordable energy system. Spain has doubled its wind and solar capacity, reducing the influence of expensive fossil generators on electricity prices. The focus on green technology in Europe has shown the benefits of renewable energy in reducing costs and increasing energy independence. Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are setting new records for energy production in countries like Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, and the UK, proving to be cheaper and faster to install compared to fossil fuels. Global energy investment is shifting towards clean energy, with more money going into renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, efficiency, and electrification, further accelerated by political decisions and global events, making them the dominant energy sources of the future.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/08/solar-energy-saves-europeans-135-million-a-day/

  • EU clears $26.5bn of Italian State aid to boost renewable power

    Italy has received approval from the European Commission for a €23bn state aid scheme to boost renewable electricity generation, with a focus on onshore wind, solar, hydropower, and sewage gas projects. The goal is to add 37.15GW of renewable electricity capacity as part of Italy's target to have 39.4% of energy consumption from renewables by 2030. Financial support will be provided through contracts for difference over 20 years, with competitive bidding for larger projects and set prices for smaller ones. This initiative aligns with the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework and is designed to expedite Italy's shift towards renewable energy sources.

    https://www.power-technology.com/news/eu-clears-italian-state-aid/

  • Inside PV manufacturing: Sunmaxx’s PVT module factory in Germany

    Sunmaxx has developed a scalable industrial solution for photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) technology with the world's largest mass-production facility in Ottendorf-Okrilla, Saxony. The facility operates on renewable electricity and has an annual production capacity of 120,000 modules, with potential for expansion. The PVT modules combine electricity generation with thermal energy capture, providing both electrical energy and low-temperature heat. The technology's heat exchanger, adapted from automotive applications, enables high energy efficiency exceeding 80% and can be used in various applications from homes to industrial facilities. The company's integrated electricity and heat generation technology reduces the need for multiple energy technologies and supports the electrification of building climate systems. It has the potential to reduce geothermal costs by capturing heat for ground regeneration, lowering installation expenses. Sunmaxx aims to expand internationally and position itself as a European player in hybrid renewable heating solutions as Europe phases out fossil fuels in the heating sector.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/06/08/inside-pv-manufacturing-la-fabrica-de-paneles-pvt-de-sunmaxx-en-alemania/

  • Capital and carbon: Australian green finance pioneer Martijn Wilder honoured in King’s birthday awards

    Martijn Wilder, a leader in sustainable finance and climate law, is focused on unlocking green capital through innovative financial tools. He has been recognized for his work in sustainable finance and is currently leading climate investment firm Pollination, playing key roles in public finance institutions to grow renewable energy in Australia. Despite global geopolitical challenges, Wilder remains optimistic about Australia's transition to a more innovative and resilient economy in the face of climate change.

    https://reneweconomy.com.au/capital-and-carbon-australian-green-finance-pioneer-martijn-wilder-honoured-in-kings-birthday-awards/