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More wind and solar capacity could save some of the world’s most important rivers

Renewable Energy World

The proportion of global power generation represented by VRE, such as wind and solar power, has been rising rapidly since 2007. And according to IEA’ Renewables 2020, Launch Presentation from November 10, 2020, global wind and solar PV’s combined installed capacity will surpass that of natural gas in 2023 and coal in 2024.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged

In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Going bi adds several nifty new benefits to driving electric. What did you tell the folks in Sacramento? That’s one way.

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NorthVolt’s Battle Plan to Win the Upcoming Battery-Wars

Mr. Sustainability

What is NorthVolt’s strategy to create a European battery power basis? It is hard to imagine that this place, a test site of 19,000 square meters, consisted mainly of forest two years ago. From open-plan offices to cleanrooms, nearly 400 people are involved in battery technology for electric cars. million jobs, vulnerable.

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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

Singapore, April 1 2020 - Ricoh Asia Pacific (Ricoh), the Japanese multinational imaging electronics company, today launched its 14th annual Eco Action Day campaign. Clean energy is a growing topic of interest in Singapore and Asia Pacific. All of us can and should play a part. They can pledge their support at www.ecoaction.sg.

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Cleaner Electricity Grids Equal Longer Life Expectancy

AutoGrid

Cleaner Electricity Grids Equal Longer Life Expectancy By Nils Frenkel, Sales Director, North America When I was working with the City of San Antonio’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan a few years ago, I learned about a shocking statistic in the city I call home. Peaker Plants Are Located Throughout the U.S.

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Global Briefing: Paris Olympics targets zero food waste and more plant based meals

Business Green

African green hydrogen plans, new coal-to-clean energy deals, and worsening climate impacts. Paris Olympics plans to halve carbon footprint of meals served at the Games. German energy giant RWE has successfully issued a new €2bn green bond. COP26 President hints at coal-to-clean energy deals with Indonesia and Vietnam.

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A North-Pole, How Much Longer?

Mr. Sustainability

Unfortunately, all kinds of positive (or negative?) With the Northern sea routes available all year, costs for transporting goods (especially from Asia to Europe and the U.S.) Just to give an example, for journeys between Europe and Asia, the Northern Sea Route can already be two to three weeks faster than the Suez Canal.