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In Southeast Asia, the transition from coal to clean energy is a challenging yet vital endeavor. Cipher News' latest article, penned by Bill Spindle, dives into this issue. With coal plants in Southeast Asia accounting for 60% of Asia's energy consumption, the road to phasing out coal is slow but necessary. Read more on Cipher: https://nt-z.ro/3yaOfRo

BE Fellows alumni and current BEV portfolio company — Molten Industries — has announced a partnership with U. S. Steel Košice s.r.o. and CPFD Software, supported by a $5.4M U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant. Together, they aim to integrate Molten's clean hydrogen production process with a pilot-scale direct reduced iron system. This collaboration marks a step towards carbon-neutral steel production, leveraging technology to reduce emissions and enhance efficiency in the industry. https://nt-z.ro/4fbYfL3

The aviation industry faces the challenge of aligning with net-zero goals. This transformation calls for unprecedented innovation and collaboration. In February of this year, three pioneers from the BE network – Verne, Viridos, and Infinium – were honored as winners of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Sustainable Aviation Challenge. Their work showcases the power of sustainable fuels, innovative propulsion technologies, and value chain advancements in revolutionizing aviation. https://nt-z.ro/3yh78SI

Today marks a significant milestone for the Transmission Siting and Economic Development (TSED) grant program, authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act with a $760 million budget. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the first round of selections, totaling $370 million for 20 projects across 16 states. Learn more here: https://nt-z.ro/3WB32hK

Our partners at The Earthshot Prize were in London last month for #LCAW2024. We had the privilege of hosting and connecting with them at #BESummit24 – where we engaged with fellow visionaries, sparked ideas, and reinforced our commitment to driving impactful change.

Breakthrough Energy is proud to sponsor the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Energy and Sustainability Summit on July 24. We're excited to have our VP of U.S. Policy and Advocacy, Aliya Haq, join the panel “Innovation in Energy Policy and Production.” Learn more about the Energy and Sustainability Summit and register here: https://nt-z.ro/46hAJYU

In a groundbreaking partnership, Verne – a BE Fellows alumni – and Cryostar have announced a collaborative effort to revolutionize the hydrogen fueling landscape for heavy-duty vehicles. The alliance aims to develop advanced cryo-compressed hydrogen fueling solutions, this promises to significantly reduce costs and ensure that refueling infrastructure remains adaptable. Read more here: https://nt-z.ro/4d6kyjX