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Reactive Technologies: Pinpointing the Inertia of Renewable-Powered Grids

GreenTechMedia

Reactive Technologies says its novel technology for measuring this critical aspect of grid stability can help them find answers. Over the past few years, Reactive’s technology for gaining visibility into grid inertia has been taken up by major grid operators including U.K. and Canada’s Ontario province.

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Magic carpet? Interface debuts world's 'first' carbon negative carpet tile

Business Green

A US flooring company is celebrating the launch of a range of carpet tiles that it claims suck more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than they create throughout their entire lifecycle. Products that minimise carbon in the built environment are a priority for Interface and a huge focus for the building industry," he said. "By

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Are carbon offsets the answer to the climate change crisis?

Business Green

One tangible way to measure the positive contributions of investment portfolios on the climate is via reductions in carbon emissions and this is something more and more providers are reporting today, while a growing number of investment products are aligning themselves with the Paris Agreement goals. Beyond personal.

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Japan to give South Africa’s hydrogen economy goals a boost

Hydrogen Fuel News

Japan and South Africa have inked a deal designed to support the reduction of carbon emission of South Africa’s domestic economy and the growth of its hydrogen economy, including potential green hydrogen and ammonia projects and a technology transfer from Japan. The countries have entered a new agreement.

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Secrets for circular supply chain partnerships from Interface and Aquafil

GreenBiz

They've expanded their markets and slashed carbon footprints along the way, cementing reputations as innovators. Buying 100 percent-recycled nylon from Aquafil has helped Interface reduce the carbon footprint of its carpet tile by 69 percent. Bonazzi didn’t change suppliers, in part because he didn’t need to.

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LowCVP becomes Zemo as race to electrify road transport gathers pace

Business Green

Green vehicle advocacy group LowCVP is updating its focus from low-carbon to zero-carbon vehicles, as Ford becomes the latest auto giant to beef up its electric vehicle plans. The LowCVP was established in 2003 as a public-private partnership working to accelerate the uptake of lower carbon vehicles and fuels.

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Verco's Dave Worthington: 'Climate and sustainability is now a C-level issue'

Business Green

He is a leading technical and commercial advisor on distributed energy systems, organisational carbon management, building integrated renewables, energy services, and sustainable building design. Our vision is to provide solutions for a zero-carbon world. What parts of the green economy are you most excited about?