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US solar manufacturing capacity has quadrupled thanks to climate law

Canary Media

The U.S. solar manufacturing industry is going through an unprecedented growth spurt. In the two years since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed, domestic capacity for producing solar modules has nearly quadrupled, according to the U.S.

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Investigations underway after turbine blade parts detach at Golden Plains wind farm

Renew Economy

Investigations underway after small turbine blade parts detached and fell from turbines at the 756MW stage one of Golden Plains wind farm. The post Investigations underway after turbine blade parts detach at Golden Plains wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Super-efficient anaerobic digestion: new transfer pump for AD plant doubles flow rates and cuts fertiliser use

Envirotec Magazine

These days, ensuring that a plant operates with maximum uptime is one of the biggest problems facing plant owners This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with North Ridge Pumps. For anaerobic digestion plants in particular, the challenges include maintaining feedstock supply right through to maximising total process efficiency.

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Origin Energy boosts its bet on the 12-hour battery technology that could help kick out coal

Renew Economy

Big Three gentailer tips more money into Australian redox flow battery hopeful whose up to 12-hour energy storage technology is being trialled at Origin's Eraring coal plant. The post Origin Energy boosts its bet on the 12-hour battery technology that could help kick out coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Sunamp’s thermal battery uses a chemical found in salt-and-vinegar potato chips

TechCrunch: Climate

The startup has devised a durable way to store solar power as heat that can then be used for household heating or hot water. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Huge solar farm and battery project to go ahead after securing federal green tick

Renew Economy

Plans to build a massive 600MW solar farm and 1200MWh big battery have cleared their final hurdle, after being cleared for construction by the federal environment minister. The post Huge solar farm and battery project to go ahead after securing federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New legislation on corporate emissions reporting has made it through parliament. Will it lead to real action on climate change?

Renew Economy

Federal parliament has quietly passed new legislation to increase and standardise greenhouse gas reporting for Australia’s largest companies. Is this a win for climate? The post New legislation on corporate emissions reporting has made it through parliament. Will it lead to real action on climate change? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why ‘the UK’s biggest carbon emitter’ receives billions in green subsidies

The Guardian: Energy

The Drax power plant burns 7m tonnes of biomass pellets a year and generates 4% of the UK’s electricity needs The cooling towers of the giant Drax power station loom over rural North Yorkshire as a reminder of Britain’s grimy past – and as a beacon of its efforts to create a net zero economy by 2050. The power plant was once one of the largest coal-burners in Europe, and a lightning rod for campaigners against fossil fuels in the UK’s electricity system.

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Competition the key to unlock transmission: Report urges fresh approach to critical grid upgrades

Renew Economy

Report says opening up tenders and changing how new lines are paid for would radically alter delivery timelines for the transmission upgrades Australia so urgently needs. The post Competition the key to unlock transmission: Report urges fresh approach to critical grid upgrades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New report proposes next-gen geothermal as solution to UK’s energy crisis

ThinkGeoEnergy

UK Day One , a cross-party initiative crowdsourcing policy ideas from Britain’s research and innovation community, has released a report titled “Britain’s Buried Power: The Case for Geothermal.” The report outlines a plan for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNEZ )to accelerate the UK’s transition to clean energy while addressing pressing energy security concerns.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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SwitchedOn Podcast: What the “shiny shoes” brigade is getting wrong in the regions

Renew Economy

Genie Energy founder on why local energy hubs are so important for regional communities – and where renewables developers are going wrong. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: What the “shiny shoes” brigade is getting wrong in the regions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Discover insights on Seattle's leading e-waste and sustainability

Living Green Technology

Discover valuable sustainability resources and engaging community content in Seattle with Living Green Technology’s e-waste solutions.

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Share of renewables hits record high on Australia’s main grid, sends coal to new low

Renew Economy

The maximum instantaneous share of renewables on the NEM has hit a new all-time high – and pushed the share of coal to a new low. The post Share of renewables hits record high on Australia’s main grid, sends coal to new low appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Anglo faces uncertainty over coal unit valuation after fire at flagship mine

Financial Times: Energy

Some offers presented this week may include payment structures contingent on the state of Grosvenor, say bankers

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

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.

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Schneider Electric plans £42m net zero manufacturing plant for Yorkshire

Business Green

Energy management and electrical components giant unveils plans for 'state of the art' facility in Scarborough to help meet growing demand for EVs and renewables

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“Social-Ecological Systems: An Artistic Journey”

Ideas 4 Sustainability

Himabindu Killi, an Erasmus student, curated an innovative art exhibition at Leuphana University, showcasing the use of art to understand sustainability challenges and present research projects. The exhibition featured projects from members of SESI and an innovative exhibit on climate change and women. A total of eleven projects were highlighted, emphasizing the members' dedication to creating a more sustainable future.

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Business school teaching case study: Turning off carbon while keeping the lights on

Financial Times: Energy

South African energy supplier Eskom’s attempts to decarbonise electricity generation and tackle costly blackouts

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8GW! EliTe Solar Signs PV Project in Egypt

EnergyTrend

8GW! EliTe Solar Signs PV Project in Egypt EliTeSolar,aSingapore-basedmanufacturerofphotovoltaic(PV)cellsandmodules,hasannounceditsplanstobuildanewsolarmanufacturingcenterinEgyptwithanannualcap.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

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.

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Save the Date – French Geothermal Days, Biarritz, 19-20 June 2025

ThinkGeoEnergy

The French Association of Geothermal Professionals (AFPG) is inviting everyone to “Save the Date” for the French Geothermal Days , set to take place in the city of Biarritz on the 19th and 20th of June 2025. Organized every three years the French Geothermal Days / Journées de la géothermie is an opportunity to meet and discuss with the main players in the geothermal sector , as well as with public and private users who play a key role in its promotion.

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VSUN Subsidiary Plans to Build 2GW High-Efficiency Module Factory in the U.S.

EnergyTrend

VSUN Subsidiary Plans to Build 2GW High-Efficiency Module Factory in the U.S. Recently,Japanesecell andmodulemanufacturerToyoSolarannouncedplanstobuilda2GWmodulemanufacturingplantintheUnitedStates,expectedtobeginproductionnextye.

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The new government must stop letting food waste slide

Business Green

The new government has an opportunity to introduce a world-leading mandatory food waste reporting policy, writes Too Good to Go's Sophie Trueman

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British Columbia Institute of Technology - BCIT becomes a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion

Global Renewable News

BCIT has been awarded a prestigious Clean Energy Champion award from BC Hydro. The Award recognises businesses, homes, and institutions - large and small - for reducing their reliance on fossil fu.

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

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?

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Could hailstorms rain on Europe's booming solar industry?

Business Green

Increase in incidence of hailstorms threatens to push up insurance costs for solar farms

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ComEd - DeKalb County Reaches Energy-Saving Milestone with ComEd, Nicor GasPublic Housing Authority receives more than $1 million in electric and gas incentives

Global Renewable News

The ComEd and Nicor Gas energy efficiency programs announced that the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb (HACD) earned more than $1.1 million in combined incentives since 2018 throu.

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Digital transformation key to future-proofing climate-stressed Southeast Asia: report

Eco-Business

Southeast Asia is a particularly vulnerable region to climate threats. Digital solutions may be key to helping the region shore up resilience against economic losses and increasing climate-induced extreme weather events.

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Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Solar Project in Northeast Mississippi

Global Renewable News

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking public input as we conduct an environmental review to evaluate the potential environmental effects of constructing, operating and maintaining a propos.

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Reducing ‘overconsumption’ of meat and dairy could cut one-sixth of food emissions

Eco-Business

A global shift towards a diet that reduces “overconsumption” in meat and dairy products could cut 17 per cent of global food emissions annually, new research shows.

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La Plata Electric Association - LPEA Receives Over 500 Applications for Sunnyside Community Solar

Global Renewable News

The application period for our Sunnyside Community Solar program closed on Thursday, August 29 and we received 525 total qualified applications. This new subscription program allows LPEA members to su.

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Do You Know Most Of Us Breathe Unsafe Air? What Can We Do About It?

CleanTechnica

All too often at this time in which we live each of us is asked to take responsibility for our own carbon footprint. We’re told to cut back on our plastic consumption, but it’s nearly impossible to buy any food today without some plastic packaging or components. We want to. [continued] The post Do You Know Most Of Us Breathe Unsafe Air? What Can We Do About It?

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NV Energy, Inc. - NV Energy Opens Applications for Expanded Solar Access Program

Global Renewable News

Through the end of October, eligible NV Energy customers can apply for the company's Expanded Solar Access Program, called ESAP. The program makes tapping into solar energy a possibility at no add.

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Electric SUV Reviews — Chevy Blazer EV, Volkswagen ID.4, And Honda Prologue

CleanTechnica

The electric SUV market segment now offers more choices than ever before, Here are comparisons of three of them. The post Electric SUV Reviews — Chevy Blazer EV, Volkswagen ID.4, And Honda Prologue appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - DOE Releases Draft Roadmap with Solutions to Improve Interconnection of Rooftop Solar, EV Chargers and Other Distributed Clean Energy ResourcesStakeholders Invited to Weigh in by October 7 on How to Reduce Delays and Maintain a Reliable, Resilient, and Secure Grid

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program released a draft roadmap to improve processes for interconnecting clean energy resour.

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