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Sempra Energy and NREL to grow AI and low-carbon solutions

Sempra Energy has signed an MoU with the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, providing a framework to advance future net-zero energy systems. They will share objectives focused on advancing AI to scale solutions across the US and reach clean energy goals. 3 UNITED KINGDOM

Cornwall receives £1m energy funding investment

Up to £1 million of innovation funding, via the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund, has been earmarked for businesses in Cornwall to support their development of technologies, products and processes in energy efficiency, power generation and energy storage, coinciding with the G7 Summit.

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Next Energy Technologies plans launch after Series C funding

NEXT Energy Technologies is set to roll out its innovative energyproducing panels in commercial windows after securing $13.4 million in Series C funding. The startup, whose first two rounds raised $11 million, has also received grants from government agencies.

Acer Group joins RE100 initiative

The Acer Group has joined the RE100 initiative and pledged to achieve 100% renewable energy use by 2035. Acer declared its mission to help tackle environmental challenges with its Earthion platform that unites employees and supply chain partners, and expands its sustainability efforts.

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Total financing in Northvolt rises to $6.5 billion

Northvolt has received $2.75 billion in new equity, from new shareholders such as Sweden's AP1-4 pension funds and Canada's OMERS alongside Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Volkswagen Group. It marks a key milestone in achieving European Green Deal objectives, according to EIT InnoEnergy.