New Google tools to map rooftop solar potential, air quality
GreenBiz
AUGUST 30, 2023
Google Maps functionality harnesses AI and aerial imagery to help businesses and cities plan solar deployments and tackle air pollution.
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Engie Chile starts building 418MWh BESS at solar PV plant
Energy Storage News
AUGUST 31, 2023
The Chilean arm of France-based multinational utility Engie has started construction on a 68MW/418MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at an operational solar PV plant.
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An affordable and scalable strategy to fabricate efficient silicon heterojunction solar cells
TechXplore
AUGUST 31, 2023
Silicon heterojunction (SHJ), solar cells based on a heterojunction between semiconductors with different band gaps, are among the most promising photovoltaic technologies. So far, these cells have exhibited remarkable power conversion efficiencies and good operational stabilities.
New pipeline will accelerate Scotland’s green hydrogen export potential, says report
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 31, 2023
Scotland’s hydrogen production and export potential could be significantly accelerated with the development of a purpose-built marine pipeline according to a report published on 31 August by the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC). NZTC’s Hydrogen Backbone Link project explored the critical hydrogen transport infrastructure required to deliver a cost-effective pipeline solution which would position Scotland as a front runner in the development of a pan-European hydrogen infrastructure for export.
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.
'Climate-safe banking': New guide targets indirectly financed emissions from cash holdings
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
New Greening Cash Action report details how firms hold 'major lever' that could ensure banks use companies' cash to support wider climate goals and accelerate the green finance transition.
US DoE loan to finance ‘up to 80% cost’ of zinc battery player Eos’ US$500 million expansion
Energy Storage News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Zinc battery storage company Eos Energy Enterprises has received positive news from the US Department of Energy (DOE) regarding a US$398.6 million loan.
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Sponsored content: Tackling water scarcity and reducing leaks
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 31, 2023
If our water usage patterns don’t change, the UK will have an ongoing water deficit of 4,000 megalitres per day by 2050. Reductions in leakage and domestic consumption are the two primary strands of water conservation targeted by Defra and the water companies, explains Groundbreaker, a provider of solutions for the water and construction industries.
Is your fleet ready for vehicle-to-grid? Ask these 5 questions first
GreenBiz
AUGUST 31, 2023
Before pursuing the reduced costs and environmental benefits promised by vehicle-to-grid tech, make these careful considerations.
EDF Renewables given development approval for 114MW BESS asset in eastern England
Energy Storage News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
A 114MW battery energy storage system (BESS) being developed by EDF Renewables UK has been granted the greenlight for development.
Nissan is reusing the batteries from old Leaf electric vehicles to make portable power sources
TechXplore
AUGUST 31, 2023
Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters.
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
More States Are Requiring Flood Disclosure
NRDC onEarth
AUGUST 31, 2023
New home buyers and renters should have a right to know a property’s flood history before they commit to calling it home.
Virtual power plants offer a climate-forward response to hotter summers
GreenBiz
AUGUST 28, 2023
VPPs are helping cities manage demand during extreme weather, all while reducing emissions and bringing more renewable energy onto the grid.
Enlight signs PPA with utility for 824MWh Arizona co-located BESS
Energy Storage News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Israel-based renewable energy firm Enlight's US subsidiary Clēnera has signed a 20-year power purchase (PPA) with utility Arizona Public Service (APS) for a solar-plus-storage project.
New study could help countries better estimate how much wave energy is in their oceans
TechXplore
AUGUST 31, 2023
The ocean, like a teething toddler, is never still. And both creatures contain shocking amounts of energy. But exactly how much energy surges through our ocean waves is a matter of debate. That uncertainty makes it challenging for countries to weave wave energy into their future climate goals: How can you rely on something you cannot accurately measure?
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.
Why Coastal Access Is an Environmental Justice Issue
NRDC onEarth
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Beach access has long been shaped by multiple systemic injustices. It’s time to change that.
Meta’s value chain emissions are rising. Here’s its plan to address that
GreenBiz
AUGUST 29, 2023
The social media company plans to invest in emissions reductions projects that help cut its rising Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
Developer Peregrine Energy Solutions bags US$700 million for US storage, solar pipeline
Energy Storage News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Developer Peregrine Energy Solutions has raised US$700 million in credit, equity and debt to go towards its US pipeline of energy storage, solar and wind projects.
Researchers propose standardized criteria and characterization procedures for evaluating radiative cooling performance
TechXplore
AUGUST 29, 2023
In a world experiencing increased heat stress, a zero-carbon-emission cooling technology that consumes no electricity, operating instead by shedding heat directly into outer space, would be a groundbreaking advance. However, poor standardization and a lack of transparency is hampering this promising technology, known as radiative cooling. Best practice guidelines, outlined by KAUST leading radiative-cooling researcher Qiaoqiang Gan, could help set the research field back on track.
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.
New York City Remains a Battleground for Illegal Ivory Trade
NRDC onEarth
AUGUST 31, 2023
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announces new exhibit of confiscated ivory at the New York State Museum that educates the public about the harmful industry.
Three tips for integrating ESG into corporate strategy
GreenBiz
AUGUST 28, 2023
Sponsored: A sustainability professional’s guide to incorporating ESG issues into corporate strategy
Statkraft enlists Fluence for transmission-connected BESS in UK
Energy Storage News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Norwegian state-owned power producer Statkraft has enlisted system integrator Fluence for a 50MW, transmission system-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) in the UK.
Q&A: Exploring the future of energy storage
TechXplore
AUGUST 30, 2023
Imperial energy experts have penned a new book exploring the fast-growing field of energy storage.
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?
Strategies for Equitable Implementation of EPA's GGRF
NRDC onEarth
AUGUST 31, 2023
A series of sector-specific strategy guides and webinars exploring how EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund can deliver a more equitable clean energy transition.
UK airlines decried for offering 'irresponsible' frequent flyer incentives
GreenBiz
AUGUST 28, 2023
Analysis by charity Possible finds lifetime membership of a frequent flyer program could require emitting more than 1,800 metric tons of greenhouse gases per person.
New York governor Hochul welcomes 20MW state-owned battery storage asset
Energy Storage News
AUGUST 30, 2023
New York’s governor Kathy Hochul has welcomed the start of commercial operations at the US state’s first BESS project in public ownership.
Direct power generation from methylcyclohexane using solid oxide fuel cells
TechXplore
AUGUST 29, 2023
Methylcyclohexane (MCH), a type of organic hydride, is expected to be an excellent hydrogen carrier because it remains liquid at room temperature, is easy to transport, has low toxicity, and has a higher hydrogen density than high-pressure hydrogen.
Chart: Renewables are on track to keep getting cheaper and cheaper
Canary Media
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Renewable energy already beats fossil fuels on cost globally — and according to analysts, the gap is only going to grow.
Tracking the influence of boards on carbon emissions — it’s complicated
GreenBiz
AUGUST 30, 2023
An analysis suggests that directors connected with the most emissions are concentrated in the financial industry, and many of them also have ties to energy companies.
Inflation Reduction Act: An energy storage system integrator’s perspective, Part 1
Energy Storage News
AUGUST 30, 2023
Just over a year ago, the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act brought in what has been considered the biggest legislative action on climate seen in the US.
Unlocking the potential of silicon anode materials for commercialized batteries
TechXplore
AUGUST 31, 2023
In a review published in Nature Energy, Professor Jaephil Cho from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST presents an analysis protocol to evaluate silicon cathode materials applicable to commercialized batteries. The study delves deep into the characteristics and challenges surrounding silicon anode materials—the focus of significant attention as secondary battery components.
Water company CEO pay falls 27% amid leakage scandals
Financial Times: Energy
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Combined remuneration at 10 largest groups fell last year but critics argue it remains high
How forging effective partnerships can boost influence, impact
GreenBiz
AUGUST 29, 2023
Former U.S. Ambassador Lisa Gable shares insights on how to create exponential social impact through effective partnerships.
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