Renew Economy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Australia's main grid reached 75 per cent renewables for the first time on Sunday, propelled by rooftop solar which also sent coal power and grid demand down to record lows. The post Rooftop PV propels renewables to 75 pct share for first time, sends coal and grid demand to record lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.
PV Tech
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Australia’s energy minister Chris Bowen revealed today (21 October) that the federal government is seeking 10GW of capacity from energy storage, wind, and solar PV in the next Capital Investment Scheme (CIS) tender round.
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Renew Economy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
AEMO chief Daniel Westerman says the old paradigm of baseload power and peaking generation is no longer fit for the Australian grid, as renewables and storage eat away at markets once dominated by coal and gas. The post Baseload coal and peaking gas paradigm “no longer fit” for modern grid, says AEMO chief appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Dredging plays a critical role in maintaining waterways, harbors, and coastal regions around the world. It involves the removal of sediment, debris, or other materials from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbors, and oceans. While it may seem like a straightforward process, dredging is a complex operation that requires specialized equipment, careful planning, and environmental considerations.
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
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Bowen boosts size of next CIS tenders to 10 GW of wind, solar and storage as Coalition digs in with plans to dismantle renewable zones and support more fossil fuels. The post Bowen says next round of CIS tenders will seek 10 gigawatts of wind, solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 20, 2024
A company backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group and Ares Climate Infrastructure said three solar power of its projects are now online in Texas. SB Energy, a renewable energy group focused […] The post Major Texas Solar Project Will Power Google’s Data Centers, Cloud Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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PV Tech
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Indonesia’s Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has noted that the country has passed 700MW of installed solar PV capacity, but it warns that this progress is “inadequate” to comply with the global climate target.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Construction underway on 150 megawatt, two-hour big battery in first stage of $2 billion series of solar and storage projects being built in the region by Amp Energy. The post Construction underway on first 300MWh battery in massive solar and storage hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Cobalt Mining: Powering the Green Revolution Let’s really talk about cobalt mining. For October 2024 witnessed an unprecedented surge in demand for lithium-ion batteries. These power sources fuel our smartphones, laptops, and a rapidly growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs). Consequently, the mining industry scrambles to meet this insatiable appetite for “white gold” (lithium) and.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 20, 2024
In the 15 years since the Global Impact Investing Network was founded, more than a trillion dollars has been mobilized in the pursuit. The post Amit Bouri reflects on 15 years of the GIIN and the ‘inevitability of impact investing’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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.
Ideas 4 Sustainability
OCTOBER 20, 2024
When we think about why nature matters, two main ideas come to mind: instrumental and relational values. Instrumental values are all about the tangible benefits we get from nature, like clean water, food, or timber. This view is often used in economic and policy decisions, focusing on what nature can provide for human needs.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Executive education programs at top universities have long been tapped by employers to groom their executive talent. The prestigious programs can be prohibitively. The post TPG Rise Fund leads $150 million investment in Eruditus to expand access to executive education programs appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The timeline for the massive Australian Renewable Energy Hub timeline has been pushed out to 2029 for first power and 2030s for green hydrogen and ammonia production. The post Start date for Australia’s biggest renewable energy hub pushed out to end of decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Small loans are a lifeline for entrepreneurs, especially in Muslim countries that abide by Islamic financing principles, which eschew interest charges in favor. The post Microfinance for Senegal and other fragile economies sees capital infusion appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
A groundbreaking community pilot hopes to identify the opportunities and challenges as household electrification is scaled up across the whole country. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: World-first community pilot to help spark the electrification of everything appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Two years. That’s what Napoleon Wallace wanted in order to leave his position as North Carolina’s deputy secretary of commerce and build a. The post From North Carolina, a playbook for the Reconstruction of Black wealth appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Energy Central
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The Global CCS Institute has released its highly anticipated Global Status of CCS 2024 Report, showcasing a year of significant milestones and growth in the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) sector. As the world intensifies efforts to achieve net-zero emissions, CCS continues to expand as a crucial technology for reducing carbon emissions across multiple sectors.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Section 35’s hoodies, t-shirts and sweats blend Indigenous themes with a streetwear vibe. Founded in 2016 by Justin Jacob Louis, the brand opened. The post Indigenous-led streetwear brand Section 35 lands funding from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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?
Energy Central
OCTOBER 20, 2024
TINC: "Has an exodus from Florida begun?" The short answer is a nuanced 'no,' because there is still net inmigration to the state. In fact, more than in other developed nations, Americans are moving into areas with sunshine + views of the ocean, or into the wildland urban interface [WUI] in states like California. But the signs of a countermigration are growing.
Financial Times: Energy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricity
Energy Central
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Our Mission: Driving the Energy Industry Forward While Building a Community. The Energy Marketing Conference (EMC) stands as the premier gathering for competitive energy executives in North America. Held semi-annually, EMC convenes in Houston during spring and Washington, DC this fall. With a jam packed two-day agenda, featuring over 70 thought leaders across a dozen sessions.
The Guardian: Energy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Trying to get some redress from green energy installers when things go wrong is a long, hard slog Two years ago I signed a £14,409 contract for a heat pump installation and paid the deposit. Three weeks after the pump was fitted, the company that installed it, Omni Heat and Power , went into liquidation. It had been due to return to repair damage to the pump’s casing, and I had not yet paid the balance.
Business Green
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Key UN ocean target to be missed by eight decades as campaigners claim nature's 'perilous state' has never been more obvious
Financial Times: Energy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Abu Dhabi company to continue global investment spree that includes nearly €6.
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Energy supplier Vattenfall has confirmed they are finally canceling their plans to build a biomass power plant in Diemen. Instead, the company is investigating whether it can heat homes sustainably us.
Business Green
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Trade tool vendor to boost sales of second hand tools after refurbishing 250,000 products since 2021
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Stellae Energy, a UK-based green energy solutions and assets company, is pleased to announce the launch of a geothermal energy venture in the Western Tropical Pacific. Our goal is to develop economica.
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The Upper Baram forest conservation project was cancelled by Sarawak's forestry department due to "interference from NGOs". Civic society groups had objected to logging activity in the project area.
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of net-zero hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, is pleased to announce it received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee with disbursements totaling.
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Plastic waste may be flooding the planet. Instead of waiting for regulation to ensure change, give value to recyclables and mobilise the people, says Plastic Bank.
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Resources and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says he will be imploring his Cabinet colleagues to agree to the Crown facilitating access to geothermal energy to address the country's ene.
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The majority of developed countries are paying less than 50 per cent of their 'fair share' towards biodiversity finance, according to new analysis.
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Energy supplier Vattenfall has confirmed they are finally canceling their plans to build a biomass power plant in Diemen. Instead, the company is investigating whether it can heat homes sustainably us.
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