Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Environmental NGO WRAP is using COP29 to highlight the need for countries to include food loss and waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). A new report shows that, of the 195 countries attending COP29, only 12 have committed to reducing food waste and just 17 to tackling food loss. In total, 24 countries (12%) commit to reducing ​food loss and/or waste​ while 88% attending the global climate conference have made no commitments to address either so far in their NDCs.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

UK-based Altilium is building a new EV battery recycling plant in Plymouth, as the company embarks on the next phase of its ambitious growth plans. The 18,000-square-foot facility will use Altilium’s proprietary EcoCathode technology to recycle old lithium-ion batteries from EVs and recover the critical metals needed to power new EV batteries. Located in Plymouth’s Estover Industrial Estate, the new recycling plant is expected to begin operations by the end of the year.

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CleanTech Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The future was most definitely blue at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona last week. The Tomorrow Blue Economy event featured the latest. The post Innovation Through Collaboration in the Maritime Sector appeared first on Cleantech Group.

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NRDC onEarth

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A group of environmental organizations informed a California state court today that they had reached an agreement with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to propose regulations addressing pesticide-treated seeds.

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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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PV Tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

State-owned China Energy Investment Corporation (CHN Energy) has completed a 1GW floating solar PV facility in the Shandong Province of China.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Shipping giant has placed an order for 20 wind-assisted propulsion systems to be installed on five of its medium range tankers in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions. The post One of world’s largest shipping tanker operators signs up for wind-assisted propulsion systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The scale of project proposals - particularly in battery storage - is dwarfing those already on the grid. But is there enough room in the allocated renewable zones? The post The mega battery projects jockeying for position in renewable zones that might be too small appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

HiiROC and Siemens Sign MoU Hydrogen Production Agreement In a strategic move set to expand the hydrogen energy landscape, HiiROC and Siemens have joined forces to advance hydrogen production, emphasizing a novel “point of use” business model. This partnership heralds a significant shift towards more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Big batteries win important concession against a Coalition era "landmine" that could have made the grid less secure, rather than more reliable. The post Big batteries win reprieve on reliability measure and Coalition “landmine” that would make grid less secure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BloombergNEF

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Emerging markets outside China are projected to need to more than double their yearly investments in energy transition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. According to BloombergNEF, these low- and middle-income economies will need $69 trillion over the next few decades, covering areas such as solar and wind power, as well as electric vehicles. The post Net Zero Hinges on Emerging Markets Outside China More Than Doubling Annual Energy Investment appeared first on BloombergNEF.

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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

Energy

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Decentralised energy means small is cheaper, more efficient, more reliable and far more resilient. But incumbent utilities don’t want to change their ways, and regulators appear unwilling to change the rules. The post Cheaper, more reliable, more efficient: It’s time to consider a bottom-up clean energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Norway-headquartered Evoy Vita, a manufacturer of electric boat motor systems, has partnered with Finnish boat manufacturer Axopar to supply its Evoy Storm 300+ hp fully electric outboard motors for Axopar’s AX/E electric sub-brand of leisure boats. The AX/E boats will be available in the US in 2025. The Evoy Storm 300+ hp will also be made available to other boat builders.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Transgrid’s massive HumeLink transmission line has been cleared for development by the NSW government, leaving just federal approval in the way of it going ahead. The post NSW signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, with “strict conditions” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Standards Australia has instituted a new standard that will allow EV owners to begin using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, The Driven reports. “If you’ve got a car with V2G capability and a bidirectional device, you could be using that car to power your house before the end of this year,” Federal Energy and Climate Minister Chris Bowen said in a speech to an EV conference in Sydney.

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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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Energy Storage News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Industry sources including ex-Fluence executives discuss what the next era for the rapidly-evolving BESS technology landscape looks like, including the move to AC blocks and changing battery cell sizes.

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Solar Power World

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The value of energy resiliency is increasing in the face of stronger weather events and natural disasters, and the electrical grid isn’t always prepared to withstand these adverse environmental pressures. Rex Liu, VP of product management, clean energy, at Generac, is on this episode of Solar Spotlight to share how residential solar customers can keep… The post Solar Spotlight: Enough backup energy to power any load in the home appeared first on Solar Power World.

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PV Tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Lithuanian lawmakers have adopted legislation designed to limit the ability of Chinese inverter manufacturers to remotely access the country’s solar and wind power plants.

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TechCrunch: Climate

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Silicon Valley unicorn Lyten will gain equipment and space to start making its lithium-sulfur batteries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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Financial Times: Energy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunch

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

One of Australia's dirtiest thermal coal mines, recently approved for a major expansion, is now seeking permission to build solar and battery storage to help power its operations. The post Whitehaven seeks to power one of Australia’s dirtiest coal mines with solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Financial Times: Energy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel Macron and steps up defence of oil and gas as regional countries dominate guest list

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PV Tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Located in the Free State province, the project will be owned by Teraco and is expected to be operational in 2026.

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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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Financial Times: Energy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Macquarie-owned utility on verge of covenant breach as it loses investment-grade rating

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Hydrogen Fuel News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With the push for sustainable transportation, battery electric and hydrogen buses are becoming central to discussions on public transit innovation. Cities across the globe, from Europe to Asia, are exploring how these zero-emission vehicles can replace traditional diesel buses and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Both technologies promise cleaner air and quieter streets, but they operate fundamentally differently and offer unique benefits.

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Financial Times: Energy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Investors in Czech solar parks threaten to sue Prague over planned cuts to subsidies for photovoltaic installations

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Charged

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

UK-based brake and clutch supplier AP Racing has launched a new caliper designed specifically for EVs based on its Radi-CALTM technology. The new Radi-CALTM e, which increases low drag efficiency while improving braking performance, will be available off the shelf as a four- or six-piston system, taking inspiration from AP Racing’s WR1, WR2 and Mono R ranges.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In its first 10 months serving Portland General Electric (PGE) customers, the Clearwater Wind Energy Center contributed to new records for PGE wind generation, including helping the company produce 1 GW of […] The post Oregon Customers Benefit as PGE’s Eastern Montana Wind Farm Helps Set Records appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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PV Tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

US EPC contractor SOLV Energy has built over 13GW of solar PV capacity and remains the leading EPC contractor as of the third quarter of 2024.

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Financial Times: Energy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

German energy engineering group upgrades medium-term targets

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Stark update warns there is still 'no sign' the world has reached peak carbon emissions, meaning the Paris Agreement's 1.

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PV Tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

PV Talk: ISC Konstanz co-founder Radovan Kopecek discusses his belief in bifacial back contact technology as the 'ultimate' c-Si product and why perovskite will not power the energy transition.

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EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Agricultural lenders provide over $500 billion in financing to U.S. farmers, ranchers and supporting businesses each year. A new sustainability-linked loan announced today by CoBank — one of the largest agricultural credit providers in the U.S. — signals that major financial institutions are looking to direct more financing toward their customers’ sustainability efforts in innovative ways.

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