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World’s coal power capacity rises despite climate warnings

The Guardian: Energy

Increase of 2% last year driven by plant expansion in China and slowdown in US and Europe closures The world’s coal power capacity grew for the first time since 2019 last year, despite warnings that coal plants need to close at a rate of at least 6% each year to avoid a climate emergency. Continue reading.

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Unlocking smart meter data for research

Smart Energy International

James O’Toole explains how the UK’s Smart Energy Research Lab is enabling researcher access to smart meter data. With over 21 million smart gas and electric meters now in Great Britain’s homes, there is a growing wealth of half-hourly and daily domestic energy use data available to those who can access it.

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Jobs – Geothermal drilling project manager, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

ThinkGeoEnergy

Job responsibilities In order to implement its energy transition and respond to the challenges of climate change, the Canton of Vaud wishes to develop deep geothermal energy. More details on the job opening and instructions on application are available via this link.

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Smart Energy Finances: SMS smart meters lift dividends and €15.1bn EIB green financing

Smart Energy International

This week’s edition of Smart Energy Finances sees Smart Metering Services (SMS) post lifted dividends, citing increased smart meter installations – up to 40,000 per month – and their first grid-scale battery project coming online. SMS strong H1: 40k monthly smart meters and grid-scale battery project.

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Fixing an inconvenient truth: A solution to unsustainable PCB metals extraction

Envirotec Magazine

However, their business customers along with lease finance providers need to be encouraged to accept and enable longer usage periods through regular maintenance programmes, refurbishment, resell and reuse. Furthermore, all concerned must pursue ethical and sustainable product end of life recycling practices.

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Reshaping Energy and Living Spaces – Panasonic’s Sustainable Vision

Hydrogen Fuel News

Panasonics Hydrogen Fuel Breakthroughs Hydrogen, often heralded as a pivotal tool in achieving a clean energy future, is receiving a bold endorsement from Panasonic. The companys latest innovation, the PH3 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generator , redefines hydrogen-powered solutions with its compact design, efficiency, and versatility.

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Mapped: The Network of Powerful Agribusiness Groups Lobbying to Water Down the EU’s Sustainable Farming Targets

DeSmogBlog

These companies are connected through their various trade group memberships, and have deployed many tools — from networking events to lawsuits — in order to counter Europe’s push to phase-out pesticides and reduce fertilizer use. Read more about the industry’s climate lobbying at DeSmog’s agribusiness database.