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Concrete Walls That Double as Powerful Home Energy
Brinc Portfolio Team
June 12, 2024
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News: Concrete Walls That Double as Powerful Batteries
Events: Sustainability TrendsWatch: How can businesses build sustainable supply chains? Jun 20th - China
Startups: Pollination Launches $150M Venture Fund to Fuel Climate and Nature Startups
Tips & Tools: Enhance email effectiveness with real-time AI coaching and personalized suggestions - Lavender
+ PLUS: FREE guide about “70+ Questions from Venture Capitalists!”
NEWS
In A Nutshell:
Researchers are exploring the use of concrete as a medium for energy storage, turning structural building materials into functional batteries.
Key Points:
Researchers are exploring ways to turn concrete structures into energy storage systems by integrating rechargeable batteries into the concrete.
This innovative approach involves adding conductive materials and chemical components to concrete, enabling it to store and release electrical energy.
The technology could transform buildings into large-scale batteries, offering a sustainable solution for energy storage and reducing the need for separate battery systems.
Why It Matters:
This development could revolutionize the energy efficiency of buildings, providing a dual purpose for concrete not only as a structural component but also as an energy solution. It offers a potential pathway to decrease urban energy demands and contribute to sustainable urban development.
EVENTS
SUSTAINABILITY / STARTUPS
Jun 20th: Sustainability TrendsWatch: How can businesses build sustainable supply chains?
Beijing, China
Attend a webinar on June 20th with the UN Global Compact and Accenture, focused on enhancing supply chain sustainability and reducing Scope 3 emissions. Gain expert strategies for effective stakeholder engagement. LINK
Jun 27th-28th: Asean Circular Plastics Summit 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dive into innovative recycling technologies, sustainable packaging solutions, and the latest in government regulations, all aimed at reducing the environmental impact of plastics and promoting circular economy principles. LINK
Jun 28th: Unpacking EU sustainability-related policies
Virtual, Singapore
Discover how EU regulations impact Asian businesses at our exclusive event. Delve into directives like the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Deforestation Regulation, examining their implications for supply chains across Asia. LINK
July 9th-10th: Energy Storage Summit Asia
Singapore
The Energy Storage Summit Asia addresses the critical balance of reliability, sustainability, and affordability in energy across Asia. It brings together industry leaders to strategize on the continent's energy storage solutions, anticipating major market growth by 2026. LINK
Startup & Investment News
SUSTAINABILITY / STARTUPS
💰 Pollination: Pollination founded five years ago by climate and environmental law expert Martijn Wilde, has launched a $150 million venture capital fund focused on supporting climate and nature-centric startups, aiming to drive innovation in environmental sustainability. LINK
⚡️ Battery Smart: An Indian startup operating a battery-swapping network for electric vehicles, raised $65 million in a Series B round led by LeapFrog Investments, with MUFG Bank, Panasonic, and others also participating. LINK
⚡️ Whizz: A New York-based startup offering electric bike rentals for delivery riders, raised a $5 million Series A round led by LETA Capital, with Flashpoint adding $7 million in debt, bringing its total funding to $20 million. LINK
⚡️ SiTration: A Boston-based startup, raised $11.8 million in a seed round to advance its technology for extracting valuable metals from industrial waste like mining tailings, led by 2150 with contributions from BHP Ventures, Extantia, Orion Industrial Partners, Azolla Ventures, and E14 Fund. LINK
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TIPS & TOOLS
STARTUP
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