Environment Energy 

Asahi Kasei, Nobian, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt commenced joint project to recycle metals from electrolyzer components

Signaling a major milestone towards circularity in the chlor-alkali industry Tokyo, Novi, MI, and Düsseldorf, Germany, April 23, 2025 – Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has started a joint demonstration with Nobian, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt on the recycling of metals, including precious metals, used in the cells and electrodes incorporated in electrolyzers used for the production of caustic soda. Through this initiative started in February 2025, the partners will work towards building a recycling ecosystem for valuable metals in the chlor-alkali industry. For nearly five decades, Asahi Kasei has…

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The global wind turbine market has grown steadily over the past almost 20 years.

Swiss wind turbine pioneer „3D wind turbine Corp.“ launched a revolutionary product with the 3D wind turbine „Vayu“. After China and the USA, Germany has been proudly in third place on the wind turbine market for years, followed by India, Brazil, the UK and Spain. In Europe, Germany remains the undisputed leader with 64 GW of installed capacity. In neighboring Switzerland, the home of the wind turbine pioneer and manufacturer of the „Vayu“ wind turbine, „3D Wind turbine Corp.“, https://vayu.swiss the situation is -still- different. The share of electricity production…

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The Busch Group at the HANNOVER MESSE 2025 Trade Show:

Pioneering solutions for hydrogen and fuel cell technology The Busch Group will present innovative vacuum and overpressure solutions from their brands Busch Vacuum Solutions and Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions for the hydrogen and fuel cell market from March 31 to April 4 at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE – part of the world“s most important industrial trade fair in Hanover, Germany. Busch Vacuum Solutions: Versatile blowers and vacuum pumps Busch will present the MINK MH series recirculation blowers at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE: the MINK MH 0018 and MINK MH…

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Environment Energy 

Asahi Kasei holds grand opening ceremony for biogas purification system at sewage treatment plant in Japan

Düsseldorf and Novi – February 25, 2025 – Asahi Kasei and Kurashiki City held a grand opening ceremony on February 4, 2025, for a biogas purification system (the System) in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The System uses Asahi Kasei“s CO2 separation/recovery technology utilizing zeolites installed at a sewage treatment plant. The goal of this collaboration is to evaluate and demonstrate the performance of the System. Asahi Kasei and Kurashiki City concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement for the realization of carbon neutrality in society on September 15, 2022. Advancing the demonstration…

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Environment Energy 

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions Achieves Validation of Emission Reduction Targets by the SBTi

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, a member of the global Busch Group, announces that its science-based targets for reducing carbon emissions have now been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions has reached a milestone in its sustainability journey. With the approval of the company“s science-based emission reduction targets, Pfeiffer is now featured on the SBTi website as having a net-zero target in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change. This means Pfeiffer commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.…

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Environment Energy 

SolEnergy Renewables Paving the Way for a Greener Future

Woodland Hills,CA. SolEnergy Renewables is proud to lead the charge in providing sustainable solar energy solutions that empower individuals and businesses to reduce their environmental impact while saving on energy costs. As a trusted provider of high-quality solar systems, SolEnergy designs and installs tailored solar power solutions, combining advanced technology with expert knowledge to deliver energy efficiency. In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, SolEnergy Renewables offers innovative solar panel installations, energy storage systems, and full consultation services. By harnessing the sun’s power, SolEnergy enables clients to reduce reliance on…

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Asahi Kasei receives governmental support to expand manufacturing capacity for green hydrogen production equipment in Japan

Düsseldorf, Tokyo and Novi – January 15, 2025 – The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has received governmental support for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity for cell frames and membranes of alkaline water electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen at its plant site in Kawasaki, Japan. The purpose is to establish a stable domestic manufacturing supply chain for technologies that contribute to achieving the country“s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Driven by expectations for green hydrogen as a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels, the annual installed…

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Licensee of Asahi Kasei technology begins commercial production of high-purity carbonates using CO2 as main feedstock in China

Düsseldorf, Tokyo and Novi – December 5, 2024 – Jiangsu Sailboat Petrochemical (Sailboat) started commercial operation of a new carbonates plant in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, the People’s Republic of China, in November 2024. The plant uses technology licensed from Asahi Kasei for the production of high-purity ethylene carbonate (EC) and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) with carbon dioxide (CO2) as a main raw material. Both carbonates are used as electrolyte solvents in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. In the early 2000s, Asahi Kasei developed process technology to produce various chemical products using…

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Environment Energy 

Busch Group Drives Sustainable Future Technologies

Vacuum is needed for many innovative, environmentally friendly technologies. The Busch Group, one of the world“s largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors and gas abatement systems, is strongly committed to reducing energy consumption and promoting renewable energies. The company is also involved in the development of future technologies that require vacuum and could help counteract climate change. On October 24, the International Day of Climate Action takes place to raise awareness of climate change, as well as to highlight the importance of sustainable strategies and environmental protection.…

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Environment Energy 

QAES Europe GmbH Enters the European Energy Storage Market

Innovative Energy Storage Solutions from Chongqing Come to Europe Berlin, September 30, 2024 – Newly established QAES Europe GmbH announces its official market entry in Europe today. The company maintains a close connection with Qingan Energy Storage Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. (QAES) and brings innovative energy storage solutions to the European market. Based in Berlin, QAES Europe focuses on developing and marketing innovative energy storage systems for the European market. This cooperation combines technological innovation with in-depth market expertise. As part of the close collaboration, the company benefits from the…

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