5 nature trends starting to shape business in 2023
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In December, COP15 ended with a landmark agreement to protect nature. Here’s what the private sector has been up to since.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In December, COP15 ended with a landmark agreement to protect nature. Here’s what the private sector has been up to since.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Excellence in the electromechanical domain will be celebrated on Thursday 23 November at the annual awards of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT). The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Coventry will play host to the presentation dinner. Awards will recognise professional endeavour, product innovation, project management, skills development, engineering prowess and service delivery.
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GreenBiz
OCTOBER 9, 2023
From speaking truth to power to ‘wondering around,’ advice for how experienced professionals can have an outsized impact.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Solar set a new generation share record in South Australia, and pushed operational demand and coal output to new lows in NSW. Even Tasmania celebrated a new solar milestone. The post Solar reaches new peak of 126.7 pct of South Australia demand, NSW coal at record low appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
The Guardian: Energy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
First of 277 turbines goes into operation at site that will produce enough energy for 6m homes a year The first turbine to be completed in a project to build the world’s largest offshore windfarm, in the North Sea, has begun powering British homes and businesses. Developers confirmed on Monday that Dogger Bank, which sits 70 nautical miles off the coast of Yorkshire, started producing power over the weekend as the first of 277 turbines was connected to the electricity grid.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The first fully operational turbine at world's largest offshore wind farm has started sending power to the British grid. The post “Mind boggling:” World’s largest offshore wind farm powers up, with lessons for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Solar Industry
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Illinois investor-owned utility ComEd says more than 51,000 distributed energy resources (DER) were connected to grid as of September, including more than 49,000 residential rooftop solar systems and related energy storage facilities. This figure is a massive increase from 837 rooftop solar systems connected to the ComEd grid in 2016, reflecting an annual growth rate of 53%.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Osaka-based Ex-Fusion will set up a wholly owned subsidiary in SA by the end of the year, to further develop its laser technology. The post Japan laser fusion start-up sets up base in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Smart Energy International
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In the rapidly evolving energy sector, smart grid IoT applications are driving a profound transformation towards a greener and more sustainable future. With advanced technologies integrating renewable energy sources, the approach to energy distribution is undergoing a revolutionary shift. However, alongside these advancements come challenges, from diverse infrastructures to the essential need for predictive maintenance.
FuelCellsWorks
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Taking a leap into the future of sustainable mobility, Irizar has lifted the veil on its groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell-electric coach, dubbed the i6S Efficient Hydrogen. This latest offering from the Spanish.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Solar Industry
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Independent power producer Silicon Ranch and distribution cooperative Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) have completed the 20 MW AC McNeal Solar Farm. The project includes an 80 MWh battery energy storage system, enabling SSVEC to meet increasing load demand and the power needs of more than 3,000 households across southeastern Arizona.
FuelCellsWorks
OCTOBER 9, 2023
For the steel industry to be able to lower its carbon emissions, large-scale hydrogen production is required. The European Union and Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth are funding.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A Texas utility that expects to bring another 228 MW of natural gas-fired power generation online in December also plans to begin operating an additional four gas-fired units over the […] The post Texas Utility Plans to Add New Gas-Fired Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
FuelCellsWorks
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Gen2 Energy and SEFE Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), via its subsidiary WINGAS GmbH, have signed a Transaction Term Sheet for the delivery of green hydrogen. This defines the terms.
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Solar Industry
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Talquin Electric Cooperative, Seminole Electric Cooperative and Origis Energy have completed three new solar facilities totaling 7 MW AC: Hinson Solar (4 MW), Gadsden County, Fla.; Hilliardville Solar (2 MW). Wakulla County, Fla.; and Bristol Solar (630 kW), Liberty County, Fla. All three projects were developed, constructed and are owned by Origis Energy.
FuelCellsWorks
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Aramco and Topsoe collaborate to demonstrate the eREACT™ technology for low-carbon hydrogen production The technology is an emerging technology that converts natural gas into low-carbon hydrogen using renewable electricity Aramco.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Federal government formally opens the tender process for the $2 billion hydrogen head-start program as Australia tries to keep pace in the global green energy arms race. The post Australia opens $2 billion tender to support massive green hydrogen projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
FuelCellsWorks
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Waroona Energy Inc. (“Waroona”) disclosed its recent strategic move, announcing its acquisition by Frontier Energy Limited (“Frontier”). This monumental deal took shape on October 6, 2023, following an agreement made.
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Smart Energy International
OCTOBER 9, 2023
As much as energy companies have relied on generators, wires and other equipment as a trusted foundation, so energy companies need a trusted foundation in the digital world. And that is data interoperability, writes Chris Kalima of Intertrust Technologies. Modern energy infrastructures are complex, comprising many stakeholder elements that must be coordinated to deliver maximum value and efficiency.
BloombergNEF
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Three years into the decade of energy storage, deployments are on track to hit 42GW/99GWh, up 34% in gigawatt hours from our previous forecast. The post 2H 2023 Energy Storage Market Outlook appeared first on BloombergNEF.
Solar Industry
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has named Vennela Yadhati vice president of renewable project development, tasked with leading the drafting of a 2025 strategic plan to identify NYPA actions and priorities for building more renewable resources and support decarbonizing New York state’s electric grid. This new senior leadership role delivers upon NYPA’s expanded authority to develop, own and operate renewable energy generating projects to assist the state in advancing its clean energy targets.
PV Tech
OCTOBER 9, 2023
French startup Heliup has secured €10 million in an investment round of financing for a 100MW lightweight module assembly line in France.
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
Solar Industry
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Tigo Energy Inc., a provider of solar and energy storage solutions, has launched its Green Glove service program to provide a premium support experience for installers of commercial and industrial (C&I) systems. The Green Glove program enhances the installer experience and drives quality across the solar value chain with a process that includes a set of formalized support engagements for Tigo C&I installers before, during and after the installation, the company says.
PV Tech
OCTOBER 9, 2023
If Australia does not want to lose its international competitiveness as a renewables producer, the government will have to invest AU$100 billion (US$64 billion) in the next ten years, according to the sector's trade body the Clean Energy Council.
Energy Storage News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Multiple tenders seeking gigawatts of ‘firm and dispatchable’ renewable energy have been launched in India in recent months by state-owned or administered enterprises.
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The company Naturwärme Kirchweidach-Halsbach GmbH & Co. KG has reported successful results after the drilling of a geothermal borehole near the Waldweinacht site in Halsbach in Bavaria, Germany. After extensive testing, the well has been found to produce thermal water at a temperature of over 107 °C and a flow rate of over 100 liters/second. Drilling for the project started back in January 2023 , initially targeting a depth of 3500 meters.
Canary Media
OCTOBER 9, 2023
"Artificial intelligence" has captured the imagination of the world with its ability to churn out uncanny facsimiles of human-made writing, art and even computer code.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Right-wing politicians and anti-solar campaigners claim that a major UK solar project would produce more greenhouse gases than it is able to save. The post Factcheck: Do large solar projects produce more CO2 than they save? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A Vermont utility has filed a plan with state regulators that would enable the power company to offer more customers battery energy storage to keep the lights on during outages. […] The post Vermont Group Offers Customers Energy Storage to Avoid Blackouts appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
First wind farms inaugurated in United Arab Emirates, across four locations and using special low wind speed technology, in time for COP28. The post Masdar powers up UAE’s first wind farms, using low wind speed technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Smart Energy International
OCTOBER 9, 2023
As inverter-based resources like wind turbines, solar photovoltaic, and battery energy storage systems are introduced to the grid, the associated risks are becoming more apparent. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), in conjunction with the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), recently released its 2022 California Battery Energy Storage System Disturbances report, which highlights two examples of unexpected, abnormal performance of bulk power system (BPS)-conne
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Plans to develop critical offshore wind port infrastructure in Victoria to handle the massive wind turbines have been submitted for environmental assessment. The post Victoria port submits plans for Australia’s offshore wind terminal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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