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Get ready for a battery of EU battery regulations

GreenBiz

The rules include a labeling mandate and will eventually require battery makers to meet certain levels of recycled content for critical minerals found in batteries, such as cobalt, lithium and nickel.

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Canada’s caribou protection delays bring more forest degradation

NRDC onEarth

Canada gives Ontario another year to degrade at-risk caribou habitat, taking it further away from international promises to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

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How this Capital Group manager switched from a career in financial consulting to impact-driven investing

GreenBiz

Amy Danner, project manager at Capital Group, on the big divide between North America and Europe when it comes to impact investment and the challenges of working for one of the world’s largest investment management organizations.

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Neoen and Tesla to build giant four-hour battery in landmark deal to squash solar duck

Renew Economy

Neoen is to build a massive four-hour battery in Western Australia in landmark and highly profitable contract designed to flatten solar duck in world's biggest isolated grid. The post Neoen and Tesla to build giant four-hour battery in landmark deal to squash solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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The coming business insurance apocalypse

GreenBiz

Homeowners’ insurance is the latest climate casualty. Could business coverage be next?

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Sungrow Debuts Its New Generation Residential Solution during Intersolar Europe 2023

altenergymag

The residential solution integrates the new 3-phase Hybrid inverter, the SH15/20/25T, and the new Battery SBH100-400 series, featuring larger battery capacity, higher power capacity, and higher charging and discharging current, enabling full backup.

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Clean, sustainable fuels made 'from thin air' and plastic waste

Science Daily: Renewable Energy

Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes -- or even directly from the air -- and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the Sun.

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Schaltbau introduces 800-volt contactors

Charged

Schaltbau , a supplier of safety components for DC systems, has designed contactors to meet the charging and driving requirements of 800-volt EVs, which are equipped with two 400-volt battery banks. The C801 interlock contactor is compact and designed to fit the usual installation geometries inside an EV. The contact area has substantial air gaps, allowing for an insulation voltage of 1,000 V.

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Electrified homes are paying for the gas death spiral

Renew Economy

Want to go electric? There's now a conspicuous mandated cost barrier standing in the way of a cleaner, safer, more affordable home. The post Electrified homes are paying for the gas death spiral appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Eaton releases sealed high-power lock box connectors

Charged

Eaton’s eMobility unit has announced that it is selling power connectors for EVs and legacy vehicles. Eaton says the high-power lock box (HPLB) connectors in eMobility’s Power Connections portfolio save space, cost less, and are easier to manufacture than competing products. Electrical connectivity components manufacturer Royal Power Solutions, which Eaton bought in 2022, created the HPLB connectors.

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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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NSW hopes to bury transmission problem with inquiry into putting lines underground

Renew Economy

New South Wales Labor commissions inquiry and report into feasibility – and in particular, the cost – of undergrounding the state's critical transmission infrastructure. The post NSW hopes to bury transmission problem with inquiry into putting lines underground appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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California’s Green Raiteros use EVs to provide free rides to low-income and elderly residents

Charged

The benefits of new technology generally flow downward from the top of the income ladder, and lower-income communities tend to be the most affected by pollution and environmental damage. However, in one California town, low-income residents are breathing a little cleaner air and enjoying the benefits of e-mobility, thanks to a local community group called the Green Raiteros.

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Greenleaf signs up Spanish group for 166MW Queensland wind farm

Renew Economy

Spain-based renewables specialist partners up with Australian developer on wind farm proposed for Queensland's North Burnett region. The post Greenleaf signs up Spanish group for 166MW Queensland wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Taj Mahal: A Majestic Wonder of Architecture, Conservation, and Sustainability

Econaur

Introduction: The Taj Mahal, situated in Agra, India, is an architectural marvel that encompasses fascinating facts, remarkable construction, meticulous preservation, and sustainable elements. This article explores the historical significance of the Taj Mahal, its construction process, the ongoing efforts to protect it, and its sustainable attributes, including its construction timeline, workforce, symmetrical design, and captivating color transformation. 01.

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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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WA charts global green steel opportunity with renewables and iron ore

Renew Economy

Report highlights potential for Western Australia use its abundant renewables to become a major player in the world’s rapidly growing green steel supply chain. The post WA charts global green steel opportunity with renewables and iron ore appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tesla Semi Truck Electric: The Reality Behind the Hype

Green Living Guy

Introduction to Tesla Semi Truck Electric Holy Tesla Semi Truck electric. Over the past few years, Tesla has been at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation. Thereby revolutionizing the automotive industry. Especially with their sleek and high-performance electric cars. Building on their success, Tesla recently unveiled their ambitious plans for the Tesla Semi Trucks.

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“Not fast enough:” AEMO says renewable pipeline is huge, but stuck at the gates

Renew Economy

AEMO says the green energy transition is not happening fast enough to meet 2030 targets, even though it says it is connecting projects "as quickly as we can." The post “Not fast enough:” AEMO says renewable pipeline is huge, but stuck at the gates appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar Cell Market – A Backbone of renewable energy

altenergymag

The global solar cell market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.72% from 2022 to 2030, with a market size estimated at USD 85 billion in 2021 and expected to reach USD 369 billion by 2030. The increasing demand for renewable energy, driven by technological advancements and the shift towards sustainable and cleaner energy, is fueling the growth of solar energy.

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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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German coal giant unveils green baseload hub to replace fossil fuel generation

Renew Economy

German brown coal giant unveils plans to convert one of its remaining generation sites into green energy hub with 14GW of renewables, plus storage. The post German coal giant unveils green baseload hub to replace fossil fuel generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Juneteenth Reflections on Climate Justice

NRDC onEarth

Honoring Juneteenth requires us to apply commitment and creativity to directing today's unprecedented federal investments toward repairing past harms.

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Bidders in Germany’s largest ever offshore wind auction forgo subsidies

Renew Economy

Investors are willing to build offshore wind in German waters without state support, and will now even have to pay to be awarded a contract. The post Bidders in Germany’s largest ever offshore wind auction forgo subsidies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Beny Earns Acclaimed TÜV Rheinland Certification for Microinverter

altenergymag

The company unveiled their revolutionary brand, EV BENY, and proudly announced the highly anticipated achievement of TÜV Rheinland certification for their flagship product, the BYM series Microinverter. This certification solidifies the Microinverter's position as a paragon of excellence in safety, efficiency, and reliability.

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Rooftop PV is a major player in the grid, but remains largely “invisible” to market operator

Renew Economy

Managing Australia’s massive, “largely invisible” rooftop solar resource is one of AEMO's biggest challenges. Consumers will be a big part of the solution. The post Rooftop PV is a major player in the grid, but remains largely “invisible” to market operator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Confronting Big Oil at Cannes Lions: The Viral Moment That Exposed the Ad Industry’s Complicity in the Climate Crisis

DeSmogBlog

There is something uniquely intimidating about standing a few feet away from somebody working in a senior position in a company that is in part responsible for fueling the climate crisis that keeps you up at night, worried for your future. Add a heatwave to this scenario, and the discomfort of feeling like an outsider amidst a crowd who’ve jetted in from across the globe creates the perfect cocktail for a panic attack — which is precisely what I experienced this time last year when I asked

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The Driven Podcast: Tearing down electric vehicles

Renew Economy

Cory Steuben from Munro Associates on the epiphany on EVs. Plus: News of the week including MG’s budget MG4, and Tesla’s charging coup. The post The Driven Podcast: Tearing down electric vehicles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How close are we towards Net-Zero emissions?

Energy Central

PREAMBLE: Every country opted for renewables be it solar, wind or even hydrogen to achieve the committed target at the Paris Meet. Not only the individual efforts but even the collective achievement over the last 7 years would drive the trend for the future seven years with a corrective course if, warranted. The climate change which has been a topic of global discussion for the last few.

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U.S. Oil Production Update

R-Squared Energy

One of my 2023 energy predictions was that the U.S. would set a new annual oil production record this year. As we approach the midpoint of the year, this prediction is still tracking toward being accurate. The latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows current U.S. oil production to be 12.4 million barrels per day (bpd).

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'Completely useless': Campaigners win right to legally challenge government's Food Strategy

Business Green

Campaign Group Feedback are taking the government to court, alleging its failure to deliver more ambitious measures to tackle emissions from meat and dairy is 'unlawful'

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The Healthy Planet Action Coalition’s Case for Urgent Direct Climate Cooling

Energy Central

The Healthy Planet Action Coalition’s Case for Urgent Direct Climate Cooling The Healthy Planet Action Coalition is an international organization that advocates for an urgent and more ambitious global response to climate change. It’s objective is a climate restoration plan that will limit global warming to below 1° C. The target needed to protect coral reefs, the canaries.

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Art and activism: How a Tuscan fisherman stopped bottom trawling in his local bay

Business Green

BusinessGreen reports from Talamone, where a fisherman reflects on a 30-year fight to put an end to industrial fishing practices that harm biodiversity and the climate

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Navigating the Changing Landscape of the UK Industry Sector

Energy Central

The United Kingdom has long been known for its robust and diverse industry sector, which has played a pivotal role in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities. However, like any dynamic sector, the UK industry landscape is subject to constant evolution. In this article, we will explore the current state of the industry sector in the UK, including recent laws and.

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'A credible plan to manage change': Keir Starmer unveils Labour's clean energy mission

Business Green

Leader of Opposition defends plan to end oil and gas licensing, as he sets out how a Labour government would strive to make Britain a 'clean energy superpower'

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Europe’s Largest Hydrogen Station in Paris

Energy Central

Europe’s Largest Hydrogen Station in Paris Things are clearly moving on since the photos taken last spring in the French capital The inauguration of its fourth hydrogen distribution station at the Porte de Saint-Cloud in Paris. This new station, the largest in Europe today for light vehicles, is capable of producing and delivering up to 1 tonne of low-carbon.