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Wind and solar projects gathering pace, despite Coalition campaign

Renew Economy

Despite all the doom and gloom, the wind and solar currently under construction makes it certain we will be over 50% renewable by mid 2026 at the latest and probably by late 2025. The post Wind and solar projects gathering pace, despite Coalition campaign appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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‘It’ll be a shortlist of one!’ Villagers in England fear nuclear dump proposal

The Guardian: Energy

Plans for a new wave of atomic power have not factored in local concerns over the safety of the waste sites the schemes entail When Ian Harrison returned to the Lincolnshire coast to care for his parents a decade ago, he didn’t expect to spend his own retirement fighting plans to dig a £50bn nuclear waste dump near the beaches of his childhood. Harrison, 67, lives a mile from the village of Theddlethorpe, one of three sites in England being examined for a possible geological disposal facility (G

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AGL plans huge 2GW, 2,000 MWh wind, solar and battery hub in NSW

Renew Economy

AGL - still the country's biggest coal generator and polluter - unveils plans for a new joint venture in south-west NSW that would include 1.5 GW of wind and solar and a giant four hour battery. The post AGL plans huge 2GW, 2,000 MWh wind, solar and battery hub in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Unlocking Hydrogen: Carbon Capture Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

Exploring the world of carbon capture technology opens up a pathway to understanding how advanced science is being utilized to combat the pressing issue of climate change. By diving into the science behind capturing carbon dioxide directly from the environment or emission sources, we unpack the foundation of a method that not only helps reduce greenhouse gases but also plays a key role in producing a cleaner form of energy – hydrogen.

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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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Biggest offshore wind farm in world scraps green hydrogen proposal

Renew Economy

Developers had been exploring hydrogen and grid sales in tandem, but decided on the latter after winning a grid connection. The post Biggest offshore wind farm in world scraps green hydrogen proposal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OPEC+ members extend production cuts in bid to boost oil price

Financial Times: Energy

Voluntary curbs will now be maintained until June, according to statement by Saudi Arabia’s state news agency

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UN nuclear watchdog head urges development banks to fund new projects

Financial Times: Energy

Rafael Grossi says World Bank and Asian Development Bank ‘out of touch’ with modern attitudes to atomic energy

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The National Electricity Market wasn’t made for a renewable energy future. Here’s how to fix it

Renew Economy

Ignoring the potential of small-scale and local generation creates a risk of building too much transmission infrastructure – at great cost. The post The National Electricity Market wasn’t made for a renewable energy future. Here’s how to fix it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Orano Plans to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US

Energy Central

Orano Partnership to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US Orano to Open New Isotope Production Plant in Indiana French Reactor Uses Full Core Of Recycled Uranium Fuel Tractebel And Thorizon Sign Partnership On Thorium MSR Development X-Energy Completes CNSC Vendor Design Reviews Plan for Nuclear Powered Data Center in Virginia India Plans 18 New Reactors Some Funded by Private.

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Japan partner launches bid for Australia’s only listed renewables and storage company

Renew Economy

Japan energy giant makes agreed $380 million bid for the only remaining renewables and storage company on the ASX. The post Japan partner launches bid for Australia’s only listed renewables and storage company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Hydrogen unleashed: Opportunities and challenges in the evolving H2-DRI-EAF pathway beyond 2024

Energy Central

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New York offshore wind projects back on track – at nearly double the original cost

Renew Economy

New York regulators have awarded new contracts to two offshore wind projects thrown into doubt last year after inflated supply chain costs rendered them uneconomical. The post New York offshore wind projects back on track – at nearly double the original cost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Hydrogen-Electric Cessna Grand Caravan Zero-Emission, Lower Cost Flight Operations in the Decade Ahead

Energy Central

The Hydrogen-Electric Cessna Grand Caravan Zero-Emission, Lower Cost Flight Operations in the Decade Ahead Hydrogen-electric powertrains, like ZeroAvia’s industryleading ZA600, can deliver an option for retrofitting aircraft to enable zero-emission flight while also slashing operating costs. With an agreement in place with OEM Textron Aviation, ZeroAvia is well advanced in bringing a.

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Australia’s emissions are stuck, despite best efforts of renewables

Renew Economy

Australia's total emissions have essentially stopped falling. If this trend continues, it'll take until the year 2207 to reach zero emissions. The post Australia’s emissions are stuck, despite best efforts of renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Spain’s Aqualia to smarten water meters with NB-IoT connectivity

Smart Energy International

Aqualia has contracted Vodafone to provide NB-IoT connectivity to smarten its meters as part of the digitalisation of its water systems over the next 10 years. Since the deployment began in October 2022, Vodafone Spain has already connected more than 250,000 meters to its NB-IoT network and the initial target is to complete connections to over 1 million water meters during the first 5 years of the contract.

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St Baker battery factory eyes 2GWh of production in Philippines

Renew Economy

Trevor St Baker backed companies agree to ramp up production of batteries, install EV infrastructure and demonstrate industrial solar and storage in the Philippines. The post St Baker battery factory eyes 2GWh of production in Philippines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why 5G Standalone is a key ingredient in enabling the UK's net zero transition

Business Green

Partner Insight: Vodafone's Nicki Lyons explains the environmental benefits a 5G Standalone network could bring to traditionally carbon intensive industries We often hear people and organisations talk about net zero - from consumers and businesses to governments and NGOs. But how often do we stop to think about tangibly, what are the steps we need to take to actually get there?

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Why a home battery is a good idea if you have rooftop solar

Renew Economy

With new penalties for exporting solar to the grid expected in July, sustainable energy advisor Norman Koslowski says, ‘buy a battery.’ The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Why a home battery is a good idea if you have rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Aldi debuts tracking system for flexible plastic recycling

Business Green

Supermarket partners with Flexible Plastic Fund on pioneering new scheme

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Invests in Fervo Energy, a US-Based Enhanced Geothermal System Startup

Global Renewable News

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced that it has invested in Fervo Energy (Fervo), an innovative enhanced geothermal technology startup company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The invest.

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M&S claims High Court victory in battle to redevelop flagship London store

Business Green

Court quashes government decision last year to block controversial plan to demolish and redevelop Oxford Street store, despite embodied carbon concerns

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Natural Power - Natural Power appointed for Europe's first major green hydrogen corridor

Global Renewable News

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has been appointed to support the delivery of environmental impact studies for BarMar, part of the H2med project aim.

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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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Cross party group of MPs call for green Spring Budget to tackle 'underinvestment crisis'

Business Green

MPs from Labour, Lib Dems, Green Party, SNP, Plaid Cymru, and Alliance have jointly called for a green investment-friendly Spring Budget on Wednesday

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CGG - CGG Releases White Paper on Potential of Offshore Geothermal Energy as a Future Global Resource

Global Renewable News

CGG, a global technology and Earth science leader, has released a white paper outlining the potential of offshore geothermal energy as a green energy resource of global significance and setting out a.

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Explainer: How the world’s largest ocean decarbonisation plant will work

Eco-Business

The plant, backed by Singapore's water agency PUB and US-based startup Equatic, aims to remove 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the ocean each day.

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Communities in Hawaii and Alaska Exchange Ideas To Engage Residents in Energy Transitions

Global Renewable News

Text versionWhen the third cohort of Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) communities was announced in 2023, the inclusion of Molokai, Hawaii, caught the eye of Bri Gabel,

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The skipped chapter of the sustainable palm oil story: Women smallholders

Eco-Business

Women make up a large but undervalued part of the palm oil industry. How can the "backbone" of Indonesia's palm oil trade be included in the sustainability conversation?

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Solar Energy Industries Association - Past, Present, and Future: Celebrating Black History in the Solar and Storage Industry

Global Renewable News

Black history is foundational to the past, present, and future of the U.S. solar and storage industry.As we celebrate Black History Month, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is focuse.

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In a country where ‘food is politics’, farmers' rights need to be protected: social entrepreneur Cherrie Atilano

Eco-Business

The agricultural advocate and Eco-Business Sustainability A-List winner spent the past decade trying to change how farmers in the Philippines are seen and treated, and to give them the respect they deserve.

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WindEurope - Uptake in permitting and investments brings 2030 wind target within reach

Global Renewable News

WindEurope's annual statistics and seven-year outlook published today (Feb 28) show the EU wind energy target for 2030 is within reach. This is mainly thanks to improvements in permitting and a re.

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Communities in Hawaii & Alaska Exchange Ideas to Engage Residents in Energy Transitions

CleanTechnica

When the third cohort of Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) communities was announced in 2023, the inclusion of Molokai, Hawaii, caught. [continued] The post Communities in Hawaii & Alaska Exchange Ideas to Engage Residents in Energy Transitions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory - 40 Collegiate Teams Advance Solar Decathlon 2024 Design Challenge

Global Renewable News

Teams Representing 11 Countries and 37 Institutions Will Present Their Zero-Energy Building Designs at the 2024 Design Challenge Competition Event, Hosted at NREL in AprilForty teams from 37 col.

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