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Renewable technology innovation: measuring progress – IRENA

Smart Energy International

As clean energies grow in countries’ energy mixes, ongoing innovation is key for reducing costs and improving the performance. Research, development and demonstration of clean energies is common across countries and regions. Have you read? Renewables snapshot.

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Shell Buys Floating Wind Developer Eolfi

GreenTechMedia

The French developer will become a subsidiary of Shell New Energies. It also has a portfolio of onshore wind and solar assets. Through a partnership with Innogy, Shell will test Stiesdal Offshore Technologies’ Tetra Spar floating foundation. Norwegian oil and power firm Equinor is leading the pack.

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China’s PV plants are booming, but is that good news for the fight against climate change?

Renewable Energy World

by Yariv Cohen, Ignite Power. The city boasts a 71-meter (233-feet) high ancient Buddha that was built in the 7th century, and is the largest carved stone sculpture in the country. It is also the planned location for the construction of a 10-GW solar-cell factory, expected to be built with a total investment of RMB4.3

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There’s nothing worse than environmentalists encouraging climate inaction

Terra Infirma

Take this quote from yesterday’s Guardian : This is not just another exercise in comparing individual carbon usage – the cunning ruse that was promoted by the oil firm BP almost 20 years ago. If you install solar panels or a heat pump, it helps reduce the cost of future systems to encourage others to do likewise.

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Sustainable Facilities Forum 2023 Leadership Award Winners

Green Technology

Green Technology’s Leadership Awards aim to recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon footprints in various sectors.

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AeroFarms is trying to cultivate the future of vertical farming

Business Green

The US vertical farming pioneer is gearing up for an IPO and inking major technology partnerships to underpin its ambitious expansion plans. We feel we have a strong leadership position in the industry from a technology standpoint. 2021 is turning out to be quite the year for Newark, New Jersey-based vertical farming pioneer AeroFarms.

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Ricoh launches 14th annual Eco Action Day, pledging to tackle key sustainability issues in the areas of energy use, climate action, and responsible consumption

Eco-Business

Scheduled to run from April 1 to June 5, 2020, this year's campaign tackles Goals 7, 12 and 13 of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - namely Affordable and Clean Energy, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action. Clean energy is a growing topic of interest in Singapore and Asia Pacific.