Sep-29 to Oct-4
Happy Friday,
Carbon capture is going big with Project Tundra, cold fusion gets another shot at success, solar and wind keep outpacing fossil fuels, and Bill Gates is pouring $839M into the climate tech race—green energy’s HOT!
Headline Roundup
Sustainability & Conservation
- Phase one of Project Tundra to start near Center in October (MSN)
- Top 10: Carbon Capture Companies (EM)
- Google Aims for Carbon-Free Data Centres by 2030 (EM)
- Direct ocean capture may be the next frontier for carbon removal (TC)
Climate
- The states where climate progress is on the ballot (GRST)
- 96% of Climate Policy Since 1998 Failed (OXF)
- Green Tech Innovations Emerging from New York (TB)
Clean & Alternative Energy
- Nuclear power is the new AI trade (BT)
- Solar and wind less than half the cost of fossil fuels as price falls continue (RE)
- Acceleron Fusion has raised $15M to take another stab at cold fusion, filing reveals (TC)
- Impact of UK Stopping its Reliance on Coal for Electricity (EM)
Investments & Startups
- Carbon Capture, Storage And Transformation Is Still A Popular Funding Theme (CB)
- A High-Profile Clean-Energy Startup Is Running Short on Cash (WSJ)
- Vallarta Supermarkets Partners with GreenStruxure® For Onsite Renewable Energy Microgrid (TFN)
- 2024 Climate Tech Companies to Watch: Ceibo and its copper mining tech (MIT)
- Zevero secures $7M to drive sustainability across the world (TFN)
- Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures secures $839M for third climate fund (TFN)
The Breakdown
Investor Insights: The increasing momentum in carbon capture technology, like Project Tundra, and renewed interest in cold fusion represent emerging opportunities for early investment in game-changing technologies. Meanwhile, solar and wind continue to outcompete fossil fuels, signaling strong long-term growth for renewables. Major funding rounds, such as Bill Gates’ $839M for climate ventures, highlight the influx of capital into clean energy startups. Investors should keep an eye on scalable carbon capture solutions and innovative tech like cold fusion, which could disrupt energy markets
TLDR: The latest developments in sustainability showcase promising innovations in carbon capture, renewable energy, and green technology. While efforts like Project Tundra aim to capture vast amounts of CO2, advancements in solar, wind, and AI-driven nuclear power highlight the shift away from fossil fuels. However, financial challenges persist for clean energy startups, despite rising investments like Bill Gates’ $839 million climate fund. With states and companies pushing forward, global climate policies still face significant hurdles, as most have failed to meet their goals. The push for renewable energy is becoming unstoppable, but scalability remains a challenge.
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