Month: June 2025

As food insecurity spikes this summer, California’s award-winning ready-to-drink cocktail
increases its commitment 150% with $150,000 initial donation

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With the first day of summer upon us, temperatures aren’t the only thing rising – so is food insecurity. Which is why alongside its nationwide expansion in all Total Wine & More stores, Mission Craft Cocktails has doubled down on its purpose-driven quest to ‘pour it forward’ and deliver real impact with a long-term, nationwide partnership with Feeding America^®. Mission Craft Cocktails’ initial $150,000 pledge will help provide 1.5 million meals for Americans experiencing hunger through the Feeding America network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 meal programs across the country.

Building on the Southern California-born brand’s once regional footprint – having funded over 600,000 meals for families in need via Community Action Partnership of Orange County with their 5% of sales pledge – Mission Craft Cocktail Founders Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko are proud to amplify the brand’s impact and continue to help ensure families across the country have access to the food they need to thrive.

Mission Craft Cocktails’ award-winning bar-strength, 375 mL ready-to-drink cocktails made from locally-sourced Southern California ingredients and premium bar spirits have been consistently recognized as best-in-class – winning Platinum and Consumers’ Choice honors at the SIP Awards and a Platinum and numerous Double Golds at the San Francisco World Wine and Spirits Competition. Beyond this, Singh and Malyszko’s commitment to make an impact in the fight against food insecurity also caught the attention of Ernst & Young LLP. The duo are currently finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Pacific Southwest Region.

“When we started Mission Craft Cocktails in 2023, our purpose was always crystal clear – to build a premium brand designed to pour it forward and support people experiencing food insecurity. Today is a remarkable milestone, as we take this purpose nationwide and increase our impact 150% in partnership with Feeding America,” notes Singh and Malyszko. “We believe in placing just as much care in one another as we do the cocktails we craft.”

Believing all people deserve to have enough food to eat without worrying if they can afford it, Feeding America envisions an America where no one goes hungry. They turn this ethos into action with a nationwide network that ensures everyone can get the food they need with respect and dignity; through advocacy to improve food security for everyone; and by working to address the root causes of food insecurity – including the high cost of living and systematic barriers to opportunity.

“With food banks across the country reporting rising demand, millions of people are turning to the Feeding America network for support,” said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. “We are grateful for Mission Craft Cocktails’ generous donation during this critical time. Their commitment to the mission to end hunger will help provide more nutritious food to communities nationwide.”

Learn more about Mission Craft Cocktails by visiting: https://missioncocktails.com

About Mission Craft Cocktails
Mission Craft Cocktails’ Founders Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko are Keeping it Real with award-winning, bar strength 20-40% abv, ready-to-drink cocktails made from locally-sourced SoCal ingredients except spirits—and delivering real impact: 600,000+ meals funded through their 5% of sales giveback program. From Wine Enthusiast’s drink of the summer – the Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita – and traditional Margs to Espresso Martini, Cosmopolitan to Manhattan and Old Fashioned (even a killer Mai Tai), Mission Craft Cocktails are bottled and ready to pour. Because sometimes you need a cocktail, now—no bar tools, no $25 price tag, all good.

About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.

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“Accelerating the Shift to Renewable Energy: A Smart, Sustainable Investment for a Cleaner Planet and a Stronger Economy Amid the Global Climate Crisis”

BOSTON, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest study from BCC Research, the “Renewable Energy: Technologies and Global Markets” is projected to increase from $1.3 trillion in 2024 to $2.0 trillion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% from 2024 through 2029.

This report analyzes the global market for renewable energy technologies, presenting data on the market’s size in terms of both monetary value and energy capacity. It examines the technological, competitive, and economic trends that are shaping the industry. The report focuses on major renewable energy sources, including hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal, ocean energy, and bioenergy. It segments the market by technology, application, and region, with insights into the market in 19 countries across five regions. Additionally, it features profiles of 15 leading companies in the sector. While the primary focus is on power generation, the report also briefly addresses other applications such as heating and lighting.

Certain renewable energy sources, like ocean energy and bioenergy, are still in the early stages of development, with only a few facilities operating worldwide and limited energy output. More research is needed to overcome the challenges of scaling them up. While they cannot reduce emissions on their own, they can still play a valuable role in helping limit global warming to 2°C or below.

The factors driving the market’s growth include:

Renewable Energy’s Race to Cost Reduction: The cost of solar, wind, and battery storage has dropped significantly due to advanced technology, mass production, and supportive policies. This makes renewable energy more affordable and competitive with fossil fuels, encouraging wider adoption globally.

Rising Industrial Demand: Industries are increasingly switching to renewable energy to meet sustainability goals, reduce emissions, and avoid the volatility of fossil fuel prices. Many large companies are signing long-term deals to power their operations with clean energy.

Growth of Green Hydrogen: Green hydrogen, made using renewable electricity, is gaining momentum as a clean fuel for industries like steel, transport, and chemicals. Governments and companies are investing in this sector, seeing it as a path to deep decarbonization.

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Interesting facts:

• Europe’s rapid growth in renewable energy is due to its goals of protecting the environment, becoming more energy self-sufficient, and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. New policies like carbon taxes and emissions trading systems (ETS), along with strong national goals, are boosting demand for clean energy.
• In 2023, five countries—China, the U.S., Brazil, Germany, and India—accounted for 82% of all new wind energy installations around the world. 
• By 2027, wind energy is expected to produce more electricity than hydropower.
• By 2029, wind and solar together are expected to generate 77% of all renewable electricity globally.

Emerging startups:

• GE Vernova: GE Vernova was a spun-off of General Electric Co., in April 2024. GE Vernova is dedicated to delivering critical technologies to accelerate the energy transition. The company has more than 20 patents related to NGCC and CCS. In January 2025, the company signed an order to supply 14 4.2MW-117m* wind turbines for the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms in Japan.
• Eurus Energy Holdings Corp: Is a holding company of the Eurus Energy Group, Japan’s largest wind power developer. It is developing wind farms near Higashidori, Aomori, Japan. The project is expected to begin its operations in 2028. This move is aligned with Japan’s goal to increase the renewable energy share in the total energy mix from 36% to 38% by 2030.
• ThinkLabs AI, Inc.: Launched in 2024 by GE Vernova, ThinkLabs AI is focused on technology development to enhance grid planning by combining the capabilities of intelligent automation and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. In 2024, it secured $5 million of seed funding to develop technology to transform critical grid operations.
• Fervo Energy: Fervo Energy was founded in 2017. Based in Houston, Texas, it develops geothermal projects by utilizing technologies such as horizontal drilling and distributed fiber optic sensing. In 2024, the company secured $255 million in funding for geothermal project development, which includes a $135 million corporate equity round and $120 million of debt capital.

The report addresses the following questions: 

1.  What is the projected market size and growth rate?

•  The global market for renewable energy technologies market was valued at $1.25 trillion in 2023 and is expected to reach $2.0 trillion by the end of 2029.

2.  What segments are covered in the report?

•  The segments covered are technology and application. The technology segmentation includes solar power, wind power, bioenergy, geothermal energy, and ocean energy. The application segment includes industrial, residential, and commercial applications. Solar power is further segmented by technology, application, and region. Its technology segment includes solar PV and CSP. Wind power is further classified by technology, application, and region. Its technology segment comprises onshore and offshore wind. Geothermal energy is further segmented by technology, application, and region. Its technology segment includes flash steam, dry steam, and binary. Hydroelectric power is further segmented by technology, application, and region. Its technology segment includes renewable hydropower and pumped storage. Bioenergy is further segmented by technology, application, and region. Its technology segment includes solid biofuels and renewable waste, liquid biofuels, and biogas. The ocean energy segment is further segmented by application and region.

3.  Which application segment will be dominant through 2029?

•  The industrial segment will be the dominant segment through the forecast period. 

4.  Which technology segment will be dominant through 2029?

•  The hydroelectric segment will be dominant through the forecast period.

5.  Which region will be dominant through 2029?

•  APAC currently accounts for the largest market share due to the significant renewable energy potential and raw material manufacturing base in countries like China, and India.

Market leaders include:

• MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
• OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES INC.
• POET LLC.
• SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY
• STATKRAFT AS
• TRINASOLAR
• VESTAS
• LONGI
• ADM
• ANSALDO ENERGIA
• CALPINE CORP.
• CHINA THREE GORGES CORP.
• DRAX GROUP PLC
• GE VERNOVA
• JINKO SOLAR

Related reports include:

• Heat Pumps: Global Markets to 2030: This report looks at the global heat pump market by type, size, end user, and region. It shows the market size in dollars and number of units. It also compares top companies, new technologies, and global trends. The report includes simple tools like SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces to explain the market. It covers how heat pumps are used in homes, businesses, and industries, and explains the rules and environmental policies in different countries. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are also discussed.
• Grid-Scale Electricity Storage Technologies: Global Markets: This report analyzes the global market for grid-scale battery storage technologies, focusing on lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow, and sodium-ion batteries. It covers utility-scale and behind-the-meter applications across regions, excluding residential and transport uses. The study includes market size, trends, costs, and forecasts from 2024 to 2029, based on commercial technologies in use.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Group’s engine plant in Skövde, Sweden, has been awarded up to €49 million from the EU Innovation Fund to support the CarbonSmart Factory project: SPACE. This initiative aims to advance Volvo’s transformation through net-zero innovation and clean technology.

“We transition towards sustainable foundry operations by electrifying key processes and integrating AI technologies, reducing CO₂ emissions by 88% from our manufacturing process. This project is a vital part of Volvo Group’s journey towards net-zero emissions.” says Rickard Lundberg, Vice President Powertrain Production Skövde Plant.

The initiative is an ambitious transformation project aiming for significant reduction of CO₂ emissions from manufacturing processes within Skövde Plant. With support from the EU, the plant will become a pioneering example of decarbonized heavy manufacturing.

Driving Industry Leadership in Sustainability

Central to this transformation is the integration of green technologies, including:

• Electric furnaces powered by green electricity
• Hydrogen replacing propane, as a fossil-free fuel alternative
• Advanced heat recovery systems to capture and reuse energy
• Cutting-edge AI-powered energy management to optimize energy use across operations

The project will also introduce three innovative solutions for energy storage, allowing the plant to balance energy use and production.

1. Iron Battery: Uses existing furnaces to store energy for high-demand times.
2. Hydrogen Battery: Uses green hydrogen, adding possibilities to store energy seasonally.
3. Water Battery: Reuses hot water to reduce energy needs for heating and melting processes.

Together, these systems will allow the plant to balance energy use and production, improving operational flexibility while addressing grid capacity limitations that many large-scale electrification projects face.

The Skövde plant is conditionally granted up to €49M by Innovation Fund, European Commission. The project is preceded by a prestudy conducted together with Skövde Energi and AI Sweden, funded by Advanced Digitalization through Vinnova.

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For more information, contact:

Rickard Lundberg
VP Powertrain Production Skövde Plant 
rickard.lundberg@volvo.com
+46 790 62 43 78

Maria Hillerström
Manager Communication Strategy Skövde Plant
maria.hillerstrom@volvo.com
+46 735 58 84 97

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Sustainable, resilient solutions to support England’s critical road network

DALLAS, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobs (NYSE: J), in joint venture with AtkinsRéalis, has been appointed by National Highways in the U.K. to provide essential environmental and sustainability technical services to support the organization’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity and climate resilience, and support community wellbeing.

The AtkinsRéalis-Jacobs Joint Venture will work closely with National Highways to support the delivery of its Environmental Sustainability Strategy, which aims to achieve net zero emissions across England’s 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads by 2050.

With a three-year duration, the contract has been commissioned through National Highways’ Specialist Professional and Technical Services Framework. The joint venture will provide a range of technical expertise across priority areas, including designing lower carbon roads, developing nature-based solutions, mitigating pollution, optimizing resource and energy use, and integrating roads into surrounding landscapes.

“Our integrated project delivery will be essential in supporting National Highways’ vision for a connected country and a thriving environment,” said Jacobs Senior Vice President Richard Sanderson. “Leveraging our knowledge of the network and the supply chain, combined with our global environmental and sustainability capabilities, we are committed to helping National Highways foster a resilient natural environment, reduce carbon emissions and support community wellbeing.”

AtkinsRéalis Market Director – Strategic Highways & Regional Roads, UK & Ireland, Peter Baynham said: “England’s economy depends on our strategic road network and sustainability must be at its heart, not just for environmental protection, but because resilient, low-carbon infrastructure is essential for long-term growth. This appointment builds on our extensive environmental work with National Highways, including our ongoing collaboration with Jacobs and specialist supply chain. This combined expertise enables us to engineer roads which benefit both road users and the environment, continuing our work on sustainable infrastructure development across England’s highways.”

National Highways Director of Environmental Sustainability Stephen Elderkin said: “We are committed to delivering on our ambitious environmental sustainability goals. We want to have a connected country and a thriving environment. This means achieving our net zero targets, contributing to nature recovery and tackling local environmental pollution for the benefit of our neighbouring communities. In order to achieve those goals, we need to work collaboratively to accelerate the transformation of the highway sector. Drawing on expert support from our technical partners is a crucial step towards doing just that. The bid submitted by AtkinsRéalis and Jacobs demonstrated a strong commitment to these values, and we look forward to working with them to deliver this vision.”

Through a collaborative delivery approach, the joint venture will engage a diverse supply chain, including Jacobs’ strategic partner PA Consulting, small and medium-sized enterprises and academic representatives to create and deliver effective propositions that meet National Highways’ environmental objectives.

Jacobs and AtkinsRéalis bring significant credentials, with an eight-year track record of previous collaborations through National Highways’ Specialist Professional and Technical Services Framework. This includes the innovative “Structures Moonshot” project, which is exploring advanced technologies for bridge monitoring and maintenance, and trials of graphene-enhanced asphalt on the A12 which could extend road materials’ lifespan while reducing carbon.

Additionally, both companies are members of the Roads Research Alliance, and have achieved PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure, demonstrating their systematic approach to helping clients reduce carbon emissions across the entire infrastructure lifecycle.

About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

About AtkinsRéalis  
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

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Unilever, Asahi, and Amcor are among the initial global brands and packaging producers trialing Deepnest to design more sustainable packaging

LONDON, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Greyparrot, a global leader in waste analytics, has launched Deepnest: a world-first AI waste intelligence platform that gives brands direct access to their recyclable waste data. What happens to products when they become waste is a knowledge gap for most industries. This is due to limitations of waste infrastructure and a lack of available data. Deepnest plugs this knowledge gap, unlocking post-use packaging performance insights to help brands shape their products and business models.

Recyclable materials offer a powerful opportunity for both business growth and environmental gains, but brands aren’t able to fully tap into this potential. By 2040, regulations like virgin plastic taxes and EPR fees could cost global businesses up to $100 billion[RB1] every year. With 95% of plastic packaging discarded after a single use,[RB2] keeping materials in the value chain longer is key to improving circularity and reducing financial risk. Consumer goods brands currently spend millions annually on product innovation, testing centers, and consultants to improve their packaging, but lack the real-world data to validate these developments.

Greyparrot’s latest product, Deepnest, delivers detailed, product-level data to brands. This unlocks commercial insights by tracking packaging performance by brand, material, product type, and region. It reveals exactly how packaging moves through the waste system: what’s sorted, recycled, or lost. No assumptions or guesswork: just the objective, data-led truth.

Powered by Greyparrot Analyzer AI-camera systems in material recovery facilities, Deepnest relies on the world’s most comprehensive household packaging waste database – these systems process over 40 billion waste objects annually across more than 20 countries. Greyparrot currently detects $1 billion worth of recyclable materials in the waste streams it monitors, and estimates that, if rolled out globally, its systems could uncover up to $100 billion in recyclable value every year by 2040.

Using this data, Deepnest then provides brands with actionable insights, generating tailored recommendations to improve packaging, from shape and color to material composition. This allows brands to measure the real-world impact of their product innovations for the first time. Brands can use Deepnest to:

• Benchmark packaging recycling performance against competitors and category standards
• Test and compare packaging formats within sub-brands before scaling across the full portfolio
• Identify specific design elements that reduce recyclability in priority markets
• Quantify the impact of R&D efforts, packaging innovations, and circularity interventions

Greyparrot’s ultimate ambition is that Deepnest will not only reduce financial risk, but help brands keep much higher volumes of their recyclable waste in their own value chain. This provides financial value as well as driving a more transparent and truly circular economy.

Ambarish Mitra, Co-founder of Greyparrot, said: “The term ‘waste’ is itself a misnomer – our data shows that post-consumption materials are worth billions to our global economy. For too long, brands have had to operate with little visibility into their packaging’s end-of-life. Empowering brands with real-world data on their products’ recyclability gives them a huge competitive advantage, which is exactly what Deepnest is designed to do. As regulations tighten and consumer demands grow, winners will be those who act on real-time insight — and can prove it.”

Unilever and Amcor are some of the major consumer goods brands and packaging producers trialing Greyparrot’s technology to navigate the changing landscape for waste material and unlock its business-critical insights.

Dr Liz Smith, Global R&D Head of Deodorants at Unilever, said: “AI-enabled waste intelligence tools have great potential to provide new visibility into how packaging is actually being sorted and processed in real-world recycling systems. Our goal is to reduce our virgin plastic use and make our plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable – and insights like these could critically help to inform future packaging design, enable recyclability in practice and at scale, and increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials.”

Sandra Gibbs, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Asahi Beverages, said: “Asahi Beverages has made big strides in sustainable packaging, including switching to 100% recycled plastic bottles for brands like Pepsi Max, Solo, Schweppes, and Sunkist. We also operate Australia’s largest PET recycling facility—a joint venture with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners—and we’ve been looking for real-time data to help maximize its impact. That’s why we installed Greyparrot Analyzers to unlock operational data to improve recycling quality and output. Deepnest can transform that data into insights to guide smarter packaging design from the outset. We’re exploring how this technology can help us embed a data-driven approach across the entire packaging lifecycle, moving us closer to 100% circular packaging.”

Mark Roberts, Circular Economy Director at Amcor, said: “The packaging industry relies on lab-scale testing and software models to predict recyclability of packaging solutions, but actual real-life data is missing, given the huge resources it would take to get real waste data at scale from operating facilities. With Greyparrot’s AI-powered waste intelligence, Deepnest is unlocking real-world recyclability data that the packaging data chain has been missing.”

[RB1]https://www.pew.org/-/media/assets/2020/07/breakingtheplasticwave_report.pdf

[RB2]https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/plastics-and-the-circular-economy-deep-dive

About Greyparrot
Greyparrot (https://www.greyparrot.ai/) is using AI to revolutionize the resource value chain by gathering previously unavailable data on waste streams. Its systems collect real-time data on global waste streams, detecting over 40 billion waste objects in 2024 alone. In the process, the company has created one of the world’s most comprehensive waste datasets. That data equips recyclers, brands, and regulators with actionable intelligence to improve efficiency, accountability, and sustainability in the global resource ecosystem.

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MBAK Energy Solutions Debuts at the Battery Show Asia – Long awaited shipment of electric tax bikes arrived in Mombasa, Kenya

SEOUL, South Korea and SHENZHEN, China and WILMINGTON, N.C., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MIA GLOBAL is executing a key component of its long-term strategic growth plan. This involves a significant rebranding initiative centered around its recently acquired controlling interest in Alternet Systems Inc., a company founded in 2000 and previously traded on the US OTC market under the ticker symbol ALYI. The rebranding effort will see Alternet Systems Inc. relaunched as MBAK Energy Solutions Inc., reflecting a strategic shift in focus and  a new direction for the company’s operations. The exact details of this strategic shift, including the specific areas of energy solutions MBAK will target, remain to be announced. MIA GLOBAL’s acquisition and subsequent rebranding suggest a considerable investment and a belief in the future potential of the rebranded entity. The announcement of the new ticker symbol for MBAK Energy Solutions Inc. will signal the completion of the rebranding process and the commencement of trading under the new identity. This rebranding is a substantial step for both MIA GLOBAL and the formerly known Alternet Systems Inc., marking a significant milestone in their respective corporate histories.

MBAK, under its newly adopted name, is expanding its current operations to encompass a comprehensive approach to the battery industry. This includes not only the design and development of batteries themselves, but also the entire manufacturing process and the crucial supply chain necessary for efficient production and distribution. Furthermore, MBAK’s focus extends to the broader field of energy storage technology and its diverse applications. This strategic diversification positions MBAK for significant growth within the rapidly evolving energy sector.”MBAK Energy Solutions Inc.’s formation is a strategic repositioning for substantial growth, driven by a robust order pipeline and proven success in meeting global demand for sustainable energy solutions,” said Chairman Michelle Boos.

In a significant development and in the spirit of “promises made, promises kept”, Chairman Michelle Boos has announced the arrival of a highly anticipated shipment  of electric taxi bikes in  the port of Mombasa, Kenya. This marks a key milestone for MBAK’s expansion into the African market and hence taken over the relay set by the former Alternet Systems Inc. The company is now aiming for a substantial market penetration, projecting deliveries of over 2000 electric taxi bikes to East and West African markets by the end of 2025 and continuing into 2026. This ambitious target underscores MBAK’s commitment to providing sustainable transportation solutions across the region and highlights the significant potential of the African market for electric vehicles. The successful port arrival represents a crucial step in fulfilling this ambitious goal and bringing MBAK’s innovative electric transportation solutions to a wider audience.

MBAK will showcase its innovative products at The Battery Show Asia in Hong Kong. The event will take place from July 15th to July 17th, and MBAK’s booth will be located in Hall 5, number 5D20. Attendees interested in learning more about MBAK’s offerings are encouraged to visit their booth during the show’s opening hours. The Battery Show Asia is a significant industry event, providing a platform for companies to display their latest advancements in battery technology and related products. MBAK’s presence at this event highlights their commitment to the Asian market and their dedication to showcasing their technological capabilities to potential clients and partners. Visitors to booth 5D20 can expect to see firsthand demonstrations and detailed information on MBAK’s products.

MBAK engages in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of non fossil fuel products. MBAK specialized in lithium, sodium and solid state batteries and battery manufacturing and supply chain equipment. Interested parties are welcome to visit MBAK website at www.mbakcorp.com

MIA GLOBAL USA INC is a green energy company conceptualizing, designing, manufacturing and commercializing e-mobility products for automotive, maritime and aeronautical uses.  MIA Global’s current operating business focuses on the commercialization of in-house manufactured e-bikes, golf carts and specialized batteries for niche applications.  MIA Global affiliated companies has sold over 5600 electric vehicles since 2010.  In 2022 it expanded into the USA with a corporate office in New York. After a successful 2023 CES Show (Las Vegas), MIA Global has partnered with importers, distributors, and dealers throughout the United States with sales currently focused on electric golf carts, e-bikes, scooters, three wheelers, e-utility vehicles, and electric boats.

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A new space to foster collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning in solar energy — part of Trinasolar’s growing global network of university-linked Demo Centers.

MADRID, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trinasolar, a global leader in smart solar and storage solutions, and the Instituto de Energía Solar at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid have officially inaugurated their joint Demo Center, located on the university’s campus in the Spanish capital.

The opening of this Demo Center marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership launched in early 2024 between Trinasolar and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. More than just a technology showcase, the center underscores the shared values of innovation, knowledge exchange, and long-term collaboration that define this alliance. It is designed to serve as both a real-world testbed for emerging solar technologies and a collaborative space for joint R&D, training, and open innovation in the renewable energy sector.

Visitors to the Demo Center will have the opportunity to explore the performance of Trinasolar’s proprietary Vertex N series photovoltaic modules, as well as its complete range of solar mounting solutions, including the Vanguard 1P and 2P trackers, and the FixOrigin fixed-tilt structure.

“This Demo Center represents a bridge between innovation and collaboration,” said Gonzalo de la Viña, President of Trinasolar Europe. “It allows us to demonstrate the quality and performance of our latest technologies to our European partners while deepening our joint work with one of Europe’s leading solar research institutions.”

From the Instituto de Energía Solar, Ignacio Antón Hernandez, Director at Instituto Solar, added: “Having access to such advanced technologies on campus opens up great opportunities for our students, researchers and collaborative projects. It’s a living lab, and also a space for connection with the industry.”

The inauguration, held on June 18th, brought together representatives from academia, industry, and the renewable energy sector, reinforcing Trinasolar’s broader commitment to supporting the global energy transition through local partnerships.

In addition to the Madrid facility, Trinasolar recently opened another Demo Center in São Paulo, Brazil, in collaboration with Facens University. This initiative is part of a growing global network of collaborations with academic institutions, designed to foster talent development, research, and innovation in solar energy around the world.

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