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Government funding for innovations that “could revolutionise British rail travel”

Envirotec Magazine

Government funding of over £5 million has been provided to help launch innovative ideas that could transform rail travel and help decarbonize the rail network. FOAK 2022 saw funding awarded to 24 innovators in all, who received grants of up to £400,000 each. Project title: Lead organisation: Project grant: Levelling up Freight.

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Plugging into electricity’s energy challenge

Envirotec Magazine

Despite popular belief, electrification does not always lead to a reduction in carbon footprint. It may seem counterintuitive, but when we convert transportation systems from fossil fuel energy sources to electric systems carbon emissions may actually indirectly increase, as fossil fuels often generate the electricity required.

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World’s largest battery storage facility will power The Red Sea Project with clean energy 24/7

Envirotec Magazine

The size and scale of TRSDC’s battery storage facility puts this iconic regenerative tourism destination at the forefront of the global transition towards carbon neutrality,” said John Pagano, CEO of TRSDC. The construction of three seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plants at the project will provide clean drinking water.

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Horizon Europe’s future energy R&I to focus on European Green Deal

Smart Energy International

The focus for the Horizon Europe climate, energy and mobility ‘cluster’ for its forthcoming three years is on the green and digital transitions and EU resilience. The 2025-2027 strategic plan for Horizon Europe-supported research and innovation (R&I) in the energy sector identifies four specific areas: 1. Have you read?

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Data centre virtualisation and cloud computing can play a pivotal role in power sector emissions reductions, says report

Envirotec Magazine

Coupled with the increased usage of renewable energy to fulfil electricity requirements, these energy efficiency gains can help IT operations in Europe to substantially decrease their carbon footprint. Additionally, the EC identified the need to reduce the digital sector’s carbon emissions.

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The retrofitting strategy behind Sonoma Clean Power's all-electric headquarters

Business Green

Sonoma Clean Power, a community-owned electricity provider for California's Sonoma and Mendocino counties, is the owner of a unique carbon neutral, 15,330-square-foot headquarters in Santa Rosa, California. "As Perhaps the most innovative feature of all is the headquarter's pioneering role as the first GridOptimal building. "In

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Climate Corps awards

EDF + Business

The Innovation Award for the fellow who recommends the most creative approach to reducing a host organization’s emissions or an innovative solution for overcoming barriers. Radhika also manages a global coalition of over 30 leading organizations to spur innovation in the air conditioning industry through the Global Cooling Prize.