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Donation advances global access to safe water and sanitation, supporting health, education, and opportunity for people in poverty

ATLANTA, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aiper, the global pioneer of cordless robotic pool cleaning technology and a leader in smart yard product solutions, today announced its support for Water.org to help families around the world gain access to safe water or sanitation. Through its donation to Water.org, Aiper is helping 4,000 people in need gain access to safe water and transform their lives.

The global water crisis continues to be one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges, affecting billions of people and shaping daily life in profound ways:

• 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water
• 3.5 billion people live without a safe toilet
• Every two minutes, a child dies from a water or sanitation-related disease
• Women and girls spend 200 million hours daily collecting water – time that could be spent in school or earning an income

Amid these staggering challenges, organizations like Water.org are driving meaningful, lasting change. Water.org is an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed more than 79 million lives around the world with access to safe water or sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, Water.org pioneers market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis – breaking down barriers to give women hope, children health, and families a bright future.

“Today billions of people still live without access to safe water, a reality that demands urgent action,” said Richard Wang, Founder and CEO of Aiper. “At Aiper, we’re committed to making a difference both through our support of Water.org and other charitable organizations, as well as by designing products that help our customers use water more sustainably. We’re proud that our donation will help Water.org provide access to safe water for people in need around the world.”

Aiper’s donation to Water.org will help transform the lives of people living in poverty by improving access to safe water thus unlocking better health, education, economic opportunity, and empowerment. A commitment that flows beyond the pool and to a more sustainable future, Aiper’s donation underscores the brand’s pledge to help people across the globe, especially in the following areas: 

• Water Equity & Access – Partnering with organizations like Water.org, Aiper will continue to help expand access to safe water, empowering families and communities with the security and resources they deserve.
• Sustainable Innovation – From clean homes to a cleaner planet, Aiper will prioritize smart designs and cordless cleaning solutions that minimize energy use and reduce water waste – building a smarter, greener future.
• Community Wellbeing – From Aiper’s teams to the neighborhoods it serves, Aiper supports wellness, education, and inclusive opportunities that uplift people where they live and work.

“Thanks to Aiper’s support, we’re helping families gain access to safe water at home and the health, hope and opportunity that flow from it,” said Melanie Mendrys, Global Director of Brand and Marketing at Water.org. “This support will help change the lives of 4,000 people in need with access to safe water or sanitation solutions that last.”

The missions of Aiper and Water.org align around the shared goal of advancing water access and conservation. Just as Water.org helps people gain access to safe water to unlock opportunity, Aiper develops innovative products that help consumers use water more efficiently. From cordless robotic pool cleaners that reduce the need for frequent backwashing and water replacement by keeping pools cleaner for longer, to the new IrriSense smart irrigation system that uses real-time weather monitoring to water lawns only when it’s needed – Aiper’s innovations are designed to help people use water more sustainably.

As a leader in pool cleaning technology, Aiper is committed to not only developing innovative products but also to embracing ethical, community-focused practices. Dedicated to making a positive impact, Aiper continues to advance sustainable solutions and support initiatives that create a better world for all.

For additional information about Aiper’s CSR program, please visit https://aiper-uat.aiper.us/us/from-clean-homes-to-a-cleaner-planet or follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

For additional information about Water.org and ways to support, visit https://water.org.

About Aiper

Aiper is the global pioneer of cordless robotic pool cleaning technology and a leader in smart yard product solutions. Through its “Bring Vacation Home” campaign, Aiper empowers homeowners to transform their backyards into a personal vacation retreat with the help of innovative, smarter, and greener product solutions that effortlessly handle pool and lawn maintenance to save time, money, and energy. From state-of-the-art pool cleaners to intelligent irrigation systems, Aiper delivers a comprehensive backyard ecosystem of products that simplify outdoor maintenance so users can enjoy more leisure and fun. Renowned for excellence, Aiper products have garnered prestigious awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and editorial awards from USA Today and TWICE. Additionally, Aiper has been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards honoree in 2023, 2024, and 2025, underscoring its commitment to pioneering smart yard solutions.

About Water.org

Water.org is an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed more than 79 million lives around the world with access to safe water or sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, Water.org pioneers market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For 30 years, they’ve been providing women hope, children health, and families a future. Learn more at https://water.org

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Playbook Provides Number One Protective Factor

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Early reviews confirm that “Champions in Life: The Playbook for Teens and Their Parents with 10 Essential Skills to Optimize Mental Health—by positive psychology experts Dr. Henry G. Brzycki and Elaine J. Brzycki—strengthens teen mental health.

The book for teens and their parents—released by The Brzycki Group and The Center for the Self in Schools—offers clinically proven, breakthrough methods that produce happy, healthy and flourishing teens.

By completing ten critical skills and thirty experiences, teens can empirically build their mental health. Teens develop self-awareness through everyday trial-and-error interactions with important people in their lives, beginning with their parents (or guardians/caretakers).

Kim Bartosch, young adult author, says in her professional review, “If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to start mental health conversations with your child, this book gives you that starting point . . . It sparks conversations, reflection, and connection—something many young people deeply need today.”

For example, the playbook guides teens to share their seemingly impossible dreams, and encourages parents to simply listen without judgment or paring down the dreams. Through this process, teens feel more connected, self-directed, confident, inspired and hopeful at a critical developmental stage.

Dr. Henry G. Brzycki says, “The playbook helps teens build protective mental health competencies such as self-esteem, resilience, internal motivation and life purpose. These competencies build overall ‘self-awareness,’ which research shows is the number one protective factor for mental health.“

According to a 2024 CDC National Center for Health Statistics study, parents think they are offering emotional support during critical teen years, but teens disagree. Teens are suffering in silence with nowhere to turn.

Teens often feel existential anxiety and depression, keeping them from fully experiencing the happiness and love that are available through their relationships and daily experiences.

The dominance of screen time contributes to “dissociation,” a clinical term meaning teens are separated from their own thoughts and feelings. Simultaneously, teens’ sense of Self is “disintegrated” by unceasing and fragmented demands for their attention.

Parents/caregivers can ensure that their teens are equipped with the latest best practices for prevention, and not wait until treatment is necessary. The playbook builds a foundation of resilience for teens ages 12 to 18 years old, and it teaches how to integrate the Self and heal dissociation.

Studies find that 75% of life success comes from non-cognitive factors such as self-awareness, motivation, emotional intelligence, and passion for pursuing an area of interest. Unfortunately, schools are not doing enough to impart these competencies. Therefore, parents need to make certain, within their own families, that their teens have the opportunity to develop these critical non-cognitive factors.

With Champions in Life, teens and families gain real-life skills to proactively envision and pursue happy, healthy and flourishing lives.

Dr. Henry G. Brzycki and Elaine J. Brzycki, experts in positive psychology, human development, and teen mental health, invented the Integrated Self Model™, which is transforming education, counseling, and family dynamics worldwide. They authored six top-selling books. Their work is used in over 60 countries.

Media Contact:
Elaine J. Brzycki
814-753-2505
398725@email4pr.com 

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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Superior Environmental Solutions (“SES”), a market leading provider of mission-critical, essential, and non-discretionary environmental and industrial services, and a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners, LLC (“Palladium”), today announced the acquisition of Hydroblasters Inc. The acquisition further expands SES’s operational footprint and strengthens its market presence in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and across the Midwest. The acquisition marks SES’ 10^th acquisition in the past ten years and its 4^th during Palladium’s two-year ownership.

Based in Wisconsin Rapids and founded in 1995, Hydroblasters delivers a suite of recurring, essential industrial services closely aligned with SES’ offerings, including vacuum services, hydroblasting, and industrial services.

SES, with a workforce of nearly 1,000 employees, operates from over 64 facilities across 14 states in the Midwest, Southern, and Western United States. The Company offers a full suite of environmental and industrial solutions, including hydro blasting, vacuum truck services, waste management, product destruction, tank cleaning, and a range of other technical services. SES serves a diverse base of more than 1,100 customer locations across key end markets such as agriculture, food processing, chemicals, metals, utilities, automotive, and refining.

“We are thrilled to have Hydroblasters join the SES family,” said John Stevens, CEO of SES. “Rod Marquette and his team have built a strong, service-oriented business, and we look forward to working closely with the team as we expand SES’ reach and capabilities in the Midwest.”

Rod Marquette, President of Hydroblasters stated, “Partnering with SES, a leader in industrial and environmental services, marks an exciting next chapter for us. We’re eager to collaborate with the SES team and their private equity sponsor, Palladium. This partnership positions us to create meaningful opportunities for our employees and deliver even greater value to our combined customers.”

Scott Kirschner, Principal at Palladium, commented, “Palladium is pleased to support SES’ latest acquisition, its fourth under our ownership in less than two years. This transaction will help SES accelerate its position as a national leader in environmental and industrial services and further grow and expand its operations in the Midwest.”  

Palladium President Daniel Ilundain added, “This transaction reflects Palladium’s dedication to supporting SES’s outstanding leadership team to drive long-term value and strengthen its position as an industry leader.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL served as legal advisor to SES.

About Superior Environmental Solutions
Founded in 1999, Superior Environmental Solutions (SES) is a leading provider of mission-critical, non-discretionary, environmental and industrial services, including high-pressure water jetting, vacuum equipment services, waste management, specialized tank cleaning and other technical services. For more information about SES, visit http://www.sesinc.com.

About Palladium Equity Partners, LLC
Palladium is a private equity firm with over $3.5 billion of assets under management. The firm invests in the middle market, focusing on companies in the U.S. Hispanic market, founder and family-owned businesses, and those with accretive M&A opportunities. The partners of the firm have significant experience in the consumer, services, industrials, and healthcare sectors. Since its founding in 1997, Palladium has invested in more than 240 businesses, including 41 platforms and over 200 add-ons. For more information, visit www.palladiumequity.com.

Contacts:
Jeff Sweren, Chief Financial Officer
JSweren@sesinc.com
513-682-4275

Jeffrey Taufield / Todd Fogarty
jeffrey.taufield@kekstcnc.com or todd.fogarty@kekstcnc.com
212-521-4800

 

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Demand response, solar generation, and battery storage adoption fuel B2G market expansion worldwide

BOULDER, Colo., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new report from Guidehouse Research analyzes major trends in grid-interactive buildings engaged with three primary building-to-grid (B2G) technologies: demand response (DR), solar power generation, and battery energy storage.

As global electric grids are put under stress to meet growing energy demands and manage the introduction of more renewable distributed energy resources, utilities will face more pressure to stabilize the grid. B2G technologies—which enable buildings to interact with the electric grid and act as a grid resource—are effective solutions that, if managed properly, can help with grid stabilization. According to a new report from Guidehouse Research, the number of grid-interactive buildings participating in DR, generating solar power, and equipped with battery energy storage worldwide will increase from 122.1 million in 2025 to 281.9 million in 2034 at a CAGR of 9.7%.

“B2G technologies can directly benefit utilities, building owners, and residential homeowners as well as governments and energy consumers,” says Wendy Davis, principal research analyst with Guidehouse Research. “Market conditions are promising for increased B2G integration. As countries around the world work to stabilize and decarbonize their power grids, B2G integration will be a key component in achieving these goals.”

Increased interest in grid participation from building owners and residential homeowners has made B2G-enabling technologies more desirable, as evidenced by their increased adoption globally. Other key market drivers for B2G integration include the proliferation of enabling technologies, the emergence of transactive energy, and supportive policies and regulations. Most of the barriers to B2G integration concern the market’s maturity. As B2G integration is in its infancy, many questions remain about which technologies, business models, and policies will take hold as the market matures, according to the report.

The report, Building-to-Grid Technologies, provides an overview of B2G technologies and the factors driving their adoption or limiting their growth. It analyzes the number of grid-interactive buildings globally from 2025 through 2034, segmented by technology, building type (commercial, institutional, and residential), and region. The report includes specific recommendations for B2G stakeholders to promote these technologies in support of grid stabilization. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Research website.

About Guidehouse Research
Guidehouse Research, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today’s rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Research can be found at guidehouseresearch.com.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Building-to-Grid Technologies, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Research based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report’s conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Research nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.

For more information, contact:

Cecile Fradkin for Guidehouse Research
+1.646.941.9139
cfradkin@scprgroup.com 

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Elimini, a carbon removal expert with a mission to remove carbon for good, has signed a joint development agreement with Greater Copenhagen’s public utility HOFOR to explore the development of a large-scale bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) facility at the Amagerværket combined heat and power plant in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The strategic collaboration will cover the development of the BECCS facility, with the aim of entering into a Joint Venture Agreement to transform Unit 4 (AMV4) at the site to capture CO₂ and generate high-quality, verified carbon removal credits (CDRs) in addition to renewable electricity and heat.

By supporting the deployment of reliable renewable electricity and removing CO₂ from the atmosphere, the partnership will play an important role in enabling Denmark to achieve its carbon removal and broader climate targets while stimulating both job creation and economic growth.

The Amagerværket Power Station, which yearly produces 9.900TJ heat, equivalent to 25 percent of Copenhagen’s district heating using biomass while generating 670 GWh of renewable electricity, is one of Denmark’s largest point sources of biogenic CO₂. HOFOR has an established biomass supply chain to purchase certified sustainable wood pellets and wood chips. The project intends to establish a full BECCS value chain with the capability to remove CO₂ from heat and power production at the facility totaling hundreds of thousands of tonnes annually, supporting Copenhagen’s ambition of being climate positive by 2035.

The project is among 10 pre-qualified projects that are eligible for the Danish Energy Agency’s CCS subsidy scheme.

The Danish Government recognizes that capture and storage of biogenic CO₂ is an effective tool to fight climate change and key to achieving national and international climate ambitions. To support Denmark’s goals, in 2024 the Danish Energy Agency established a USD 4.2 billion CCS fund to support the development of capture, transportation and geological storage of CO₂ over a 15-year period.

In parallel, Elimini and HOFOR have agreed a CDR marketing agreement under which Elimini will lead the commercialization pathway for the project’s verified carbon removal credits. 

“This ambitious partnership with HOFOR is a breakthrough in the scaling of carbon removals,” said Ross McKenzie, Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Business Development at Elimini. “Together, we’re developing a first-of-its-kind model that will capture biogenic CO₂ – reducing CO₂ levels in the environment – and will generate verified, high-integrity carbon credits.”

“This agreement represents a pivotal step to supporting Copenhagen’s target of being climate positive and decarbonizing the city’s district heating,” said Gorm Elikofer, Chief Operating Officer at HOFOR. “By collaborating with Elimini on carbon capture at Amagerværket, we are building the technical and commercial foundations that will help to advance carbon capture solutions that benefit our city and the broader energy transition.”

Elimini is a development partner for the project in this first stage, using its expertise in BECCS to support HOFOR with the project and marketing for the carbon removal credits. Following further project evaluation, and subject to agreement by both Elimini and HOFOR, the parties will explore the potential formation of a joint venture.

To learn more about carbon capture at HOFOR: www.hofor.dk/ccs

About Elimini
Elimini exists to remove carbon for good. The company has an ambition to be the world’s leading carbon removal company and to transform the carbon removals market through the deployment of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology at scale. By working with partners across its value chain, Elimini aims to permanently remove carbon from the atmosphere while generating 24/7 renewable, reliable power. For more information, visit www.elimini.com.

Elimini is a wholly owned subsidiary of UK-based Drax Group, a global energy company that’s been pioneering decarbonization projects for decades. This includes piloting the first bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project of its kind in Europe

About HOFOR
HOFOR A/S is Denmark’s largest local supplier, providing water, heat, city gas, district cooling and wastewater disposal for more than 1 million people in the capital area. We build wind turbines and solar parks that deliver energy for a greener Denmark. Together with our eight owner municipalities, we create sustainable cities with a focus on cloudburst projects, energy optimization and the development of future supply solutions. We take responsibility and work closely with our customers, universities, business and authorities. We have over 150 years of experience, 1,600 employees and an annual turnover of over 7 billion kroner.

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SHANGHAI, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HOTELEX Shanghai 2026, one of Asia’s leading hospitality and catering trade shows, will be held from March 30 to April 2, 2026.

China’s hotel and foodservice equipment industry is entering a transformative stage, driven by three converging forces: automation, sustainability, and space optimization. As digital technologies reshape operational models, the market is rapidly shifting toward intelligent, low-emission, and compact solutions — positioning China not only as a manufacturing hub but also as a high-potential consumption market.

AI-powered cooking systems and IoT-connected kitchens are gaining momentum, with smart fryers, real-time monitoring tools, and multifunctional appliances boosting kitchen efficiency and consistency. The global smart foodservice equipment segment is projected to grow at over 10% CAGR through 2032, with China leading in adoption and scale.

Sustainability remains a critical innovation driver. As China accelerates its carbon neutrality roadmap toward its 2030 and 2060 climate targets, procurement is increasingly guided by energy performance and environmental certifications such as the China Energy Label and CQC. Globally, the commercial catering equipment market is expected to exceed USD 27 billion by 2026, fueled by growing demand for water-efficient, solar-integrated, and emissions-reducing solutions aligned with ESG goals.

This momentum sets the stage for HOTELEX Shanghai 2026, held from March 30 to April 2. As one of Asia’s leading hospitality and catering trade shows, HOTELEX connects global brands with hotel chains, F&B groups, and procurement leaders across China’s evolving foodservice landscape.

For international suppliers looking to scale in a data-driven, sustainability-conscious, and innovation-focused market, HOTELEX 2026 is the gateway to growth.

Booth Inquiry: Junyan.jin@imsinoexpo.com

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SINGAPORE, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Univers, the global AI for Energy leader, and Starbucks China have unveiled a technological partnership to accelerate sustainability across Starbucks’ China value chain.

Through the deployment of Univers’ advanced AI and Internet of Things (IoT) decarbonization solutions, the collaboration will enable Starbucks to digitally monitor, measure and actively reduce Scope 3 emissions across its supplier network.

This visibility will allow Starbucks to drive actionable emissions reductions, support its suppliers in their own low-carbon transitions, and strengthen compliance with evolving climate regulations.

Greener Store

Starbucks is not only making their stores greener, but also more intelligent. More than 7,500 Starbucks stores are now connected to a new AI and IoT platform jointly developed by Univers and Starbucks. This will enable real-time and remote monitoring of over 8 types of equipment per store including HVAC, lighting, and water filtration, optimizing energy use with AI-driven insights and enhancing partner and customer experience.

Greener Supply Chain

Leveraging Univers’ EnOS^TM Ark Carbon Management System, Univers and Starbucks will develop a Supply Chain Carbon Management Platform used to track carbon emissions across core suppliers and products—including but not limited to milk, beverages, food, and packaging.

Milk, the single largest carbon emitter in Starbucks value chain, is a major contributor to Scope 3 emissions. As a response, the companies developed a Sustainable Dairy Digital Management Tool to enable comprehensive carbon baseline tracking, decarbonization planning, and implementation of pilot farm solutions.

Future-Proofing Starbucks

With Univers’ global innovative R&D capabilities in AI and IoT, Starbucks can now meet its future business expansion needs with the next-generation edge computing intelligent device One-Box, which integrates computing power and hardware management across five local application scenarios from point-of-sale systems to smart store control terminals.

By embedding Univers’ EnOS^TM Ark Carbon Management platform into its broader sustainability strategy, Starbucks is taking a major step toward future proofing its energy transition journey – combining technology, data and cross-sector collaboration to set new standards for decarbonization in the food and beverage retail industry.

About Univers

Univers is a global leader in AI for Energy. Our EnOS^TM platform enables enterprises to solve complex energy challenges through intelligent, data-driven insights.

With 365 million connected devices and 845 GW of renewable energy managed, Univers is an AI-native company delivering end-to-end energy management solutions that support organizations across every stage of their energy transition journey

For more information, please visit univers.com.

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Music Legends Wynonna Judd and Steve Earle Also Added to Historic Food and Music Event Roster, Scheduled for Sept. 20 in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame electee Kenny Chesney is set to make his fourth Farm Aid appearance at this year’s annual music and food festival at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20. Wynonna Judd and Steve Earle have also joined the all-star lineup, the organization revealed today.

“We’re excited to have Kenny Chesney back on the Farm Aid stage this year,” said Jennifer Fahy, co-executive director of Farm Aid. “He’s one of many artists who have returned to Farm Aid, generously donating their travel and performances to raise awareness about the family farmers who grow good food for all of us. Kenny’s appearance, along with the addition of music legends Wynonna Judd and Steve Earle, will make this an unforgettable anniversary event.”

Chesney, an eight-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year award winner, is one of America’s biggest concert draws. Farm Aid will mark his only 2025 concert performance outside his recently wrapped Sphere residency. Judd is one of the most decorated female artists in country music history, with 19 No. 1 singles and an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Earle, who became a member of the Grand Ole Opry this year, is no stranger to the Farm Aid stage; this year will be his ninth appearance since joining the inaugural event in 1985.

Together, they join the star-studded Farm Aid 40 lineup, which features Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young (and the Chrome Hearts), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), and Margo Price, as well as Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards, and Wisdom Indian Dancers.

Tickets for Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary music and food festival are available for purchase at farmaid40.org. Ticket prices range from $101 to $390 (fees included, not sales tax). For venue information, visit farmaid.org/festival/venue-information. More details are also available at farmaid.org/festival.

For festival and 40th anniversary updates, follow Farm Aid on Facebook (facebook.com/farmaid), Instagram (instagram.com/farmaid), X (@FarmAid), Bluesky (@farmaid.org) and Threads (threads.com/@farmaid). Festivalgoers are encouraged to use the hashtags #FarmAid40 and #Road2FarmAid40 to join the conversation on social media.

Farm Aid’s mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid’s work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. Since 1985, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $85 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.

**Editors, Producers and Photographers Note: Advance credentials are required for all media to attend Farm Aid 40. Please visit farmaid.org/media by Monday, Sept. 8, to learn about these requirements and apply. Media can download official Farm Aid photos and videos at farmaid.org/media. 

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LONDON, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) has today published a landmark report, Power Systems Transformation: Delivering Competitive, Resilient Electricity in High-Renewable Systems. The report sets out that global power systems dominated by wind and solar generation can reliably deliver electricity at costs comparable to or lower than today’s fossil fuel-based power systems in most parts of the world.

Electricity is projected to provide up to 70% of global final energy consumption in a decarbonised energy system, growing from around 20% today. Total global electricity demand could potentially triple, reaching 90,000 TWh by 2050 compared to 30,000 TWh today, and be met with new generation predominantly from wind and solar.

A Global Opportunity

The report shows that many countries can operate power systems with 70% or more electricity from wind and solar, using proven technologies available today, like battery storage, other energy storage, long-distance transmission, and flexible energy use. It highlights significant regional opportunities:

• “Sun belt” countries – including India, Mexico, and much of Africa – are best-positioned to cut power system costs by transitioning to low-cost, solar-led systems, which mainly require day-night balancing.
• In contrast, “wind belt” countries – such as the UK, Germany, and Canada – that rely on higher shares of wind face higher balancing costs, but can still achieve affordable, stable systems through smart policy and innovation.
• In many regions, long-distance transmission lines can be one of the most cost-effective solutions to balancing supply and demand, and should be maximised where feasible.

Rapid electrification of buildings, transport and industries and decarbonisation of power systems must advance together to keep costs per kilowatt-hour affordable for consumers and businesses.

“Multiple technologies, including nuclear and geothermal, may play a role in zero-carbon power systems. But wind and solar will be the dominant source of power in most countries, providing 70% or more of electricity at costs at or below today’s fossil-based systems. In particular, in the global sun belt, the collapsing cost of solar PV and batteries makes possible far cheaper and more rapid growth in green electricity supply than seemed feasible 10 years ago. But wind belt countries can also achieve cost-effective decarbonisation by leading in offshore wind, long-duration storage, and grid innovation.” said Adair Turner, Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission.

Key Findings:

• It is technically possible for wind- and solar-dominant systems to be stable and resilient with the right mix of balancing and grid technologies. These systems are no more likely to experience blackouts than thermal generation-dominated systems.
• High wind and solar systems can be competitive with today’s wholesale prices and grid costs. Sun belt countries could see costs more than halve to $30–$40/MWh by 2050. Wind-dependent country costs (e.g., UK) are higher, but in the future could be comparable to current levels.
• The “last mile” of decarbonisation will be the most expensive, particularly in countries which need ultra-long duration balancing to meet seasonal variations in supply and demand. Once countries have reached very low levels of carbon intensity (e.g., less than 50g per kWh), electrification is more important than rapid last-mile decarbonisation.
• Up to 30% of all global power demand could be time-shifted through demand-side flexibility. This requires the development of dynamic pricing and the use of smart management technologies.
• Grid costs per kWh can be kept stable. Total global grid length will need to more than double by 2050, reaching around 150–200 million km. Annual grid investment could rise from $370 billion in 2024, peaking at $870 billion in the 2030s. However, ~35% of grid expansion costs (equivalent to $1.3 trillion in Europe¹) could be avoided between now and 2050 through the usage of innovative grid technologies.
• Delivering low-cost, high variable renewable energy power systems will require strategic vision and planning, including market reform to put all technologies on a level playing field, grid modernisation enabled by innovative technologies, supply chain development strategies and customer engagement.

“Clean electricity is essential for climate action and is the most affordable way to power economic development. Countries can build resilient economies fit for the future by investing in renewables, grids, and flexibility now. Indeed it is their obligation to do so, according to the recent ICJ advisory opinion. Low-cost, clean power is what people, industry and businesses want. Countries must deliver it now, and this report shows that they can.” said Christiana Figueres, Founding Partner, Global Optimism.

Policymakers, the power industry, and financial institutions should collaborate to ensure:

• Appropriate planning of high wind/solar systems to expedite planning approvals and minimise deployment bottlenecks.
• Electrification of demand that keeps pace with generation and grid build-out to avoid the cost per kWh increasing for consumers.
• Accelerate power market reforms to unlock investment in critical technologies.
• Address workforce and supply chain bottlenecks to enable delivery at scale.

“Renewables are the core of the global energy transition, delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power. Wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, storage and modern grids are transforming electricity systems and opening new opportunities for growth, investment, and energy security.

To keep this momentum, deployment must advance alongside grid expansion, market reform, and investment. Together, these build competitive, resilient systems that support jobs and economic progress. With governments leading and the private sector supporting, renewables will deliver a clean, secure, and just energy future.” said Bruce Douglas, CEO at Global Renewables Alliance.

The ETC also published a supplementary briefing, Connecting the World: Long-Distance Transmission as a Key Enabler of a Zero-Carbon Economy, focused on the role of cross-border interconnectors and long-distance transmission in accelerating the energy transition.

Additional Quotes

Additional quotes from Ausgrid, Iberdrola, Mission Possible Partnership, Octopus Energy, Schneider Electric, SSE, Ember, and Transition Zero are available here.

About the ETC:
Power Systems Transformation: Delivering Competitive, Resilient Electricity in High-Renewable Systems was developed in collaboration with ETC members from across industry, financial institutions, and civil society. The Energy Transitions Commission is a global coalition of leaders from across the energy landscape committed to achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century. This report constitutes a collective view of the ETC; however, it should not be taken as members agreeing with every finding or recommendation.

Download the report: https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HXpOC14zlTp3o0nsXs4iV1vhC?domain=energy-transitions.org/

 

For further information on the ETC, please visit: https://www.energy-transitions.org

¹ BNEF (2024), New Energy Outlook.

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MEXICO CITY, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, declared today a cash distribution of Ps. 1,117.2 million (US$60.2 million), or Ps. 0.6958 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (US$ 0.0375 per CBFI).

The distribution is payable August 12, 2025, to CBFI holders.

Ex-dividend date of August 11, 2025.

Record date of August 11, 2025.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2025, the company’s portfolio comprised 507 Investment Properties, totaling 87.0 million square feet (8.1 million square meters). This includes 345 logistics and manufacturing facilities across 6 industrial core markets in Mexico, comprising 65.5 million square feet (6.1 million square meters) of Gross Leasing Area (GLA) and 162 buildings with 21.5 million square feet (1.9 million square meters) of non-strategic assets in other markets.

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