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Tackling the energy transition with a grid that can sense, think, and act

Smart Energy International

Why do renewables such as distributed energy resources (DERs) present such a challenge? The hard truth is that the majority of electric grids were not originally designed to accommodate DERs, writes Dominique Verhulst, head of the Energy Segment at Nokia’s Network Infrastructure Group.

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Cowpat crypto: An environmentally-conscious earner?

Envirotec Magazine

A firm supplying equipment for crypto mining to renewable generators in the farming sector says it has taken £5 million in sales bookings so far this year. Mining Bitcoin is notoriously computationally- and energy-intensive, with most of it done in China where energy costs are relatively low. Potentially promising.”.

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UK Green Business Awards 2024 Finalists announced

Business Green

The shortlist is announced ahead of the glittering awards ceremony and dinner on the evening of Wednesday 12th June, and finalists can now book their place and join around 600 top green business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, campaigners in showcasing the achievements of the fast-expanding sustainable business community.

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UK Green Business Awards - Finalists Announced

Business Green

"We are delighted to unveil today's list of finalists, all of which really are at the forefront of the UK's burgeoning green economy and its transition to a net zero and sustainable economy," said BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray. BBC Studios - Bridgewater House Relocation GPE - 50 Finsbury Square Grid 2.0 &

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Second Life: Carmakers and Storage Startups Get Serious About Reusing Batteries

GreenTechMedia

Batteries aren’t dead when they come to the end of their useful life in an electric vehicle. That same year, BMW tested used batteries in demand response events during an 18-month pilot project in partnership with Pacific Gas & Electric. Electric bus manufacturer Proterra took the same approach.

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Director of Energy Storage, Procurement

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Director of Energy Storage, Procurement | Borrego Solar | Remote. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a fast-growing energy storage business and be a part of change which our company is making by accelerating the adoption of renewable energy. Job Details. Description. About the Role.

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Naturalis Biodiversity Center reopens with a sustainable, future-proof renovation

AGreenLiving

The redesign was led by Rotterdam-based architectural firm Neutelings Riedijk Architects , which expanded and renovated the facility to “future-proof” standards that include 100 percent LED lighting , solar panels, green roofs and an energy-efficient climate control system. The rest is here:Â .