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The Silent 80, from Silent Yachts, is a trans-ocean electric-hybrid catamaran with a 26 kW solar power system onboard. Franz Bose, from SILENT-YACHTS, answered some questions for CleanTechnica. Boats Clean Power Clean Transport Electric Vehicles Solar Energy Solar Panels Silent Yachts MORE
Louis the first in the Midwest and the second in the country to require new construction to be “solar-ready.” Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson signed legislation on Dec. 23 that makes the City of St. MORE
Sunpin Solar, a California-based solar developer, held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 10, 2020, celebrating the start of construction on its 98-MW Titan Solar 1 Project in Ocotillo Wells, California. MORE
The Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC), which is based in Costa Rica, has been developing a process to convert waste plastic into building materials like bricks and concrete. MORE
Slated to come… The post ENGIE begins construction on 225-MW Long Draw Solar Project appeared first on Solar Power World. ENGIE North America hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking with county officials and customers for the 225-MW Long Draw Solar Project on Nov. MORE
Sunworks, a solar power solutions provider for agriculture, commercial, industrial and residential markets, has received approval to commence construction of a public works project for a state-sponsored institution in Northern California. MORE
Construction companies once lauded it for its helpful building capabilities, but it fell out of favor when workers became ill. Green Living, Living Green Environmental Sustainability Sustainability Sustainable Construction MORE
This article originally appeared on WRI Insights.China is in the midst of a construction mega-boom. China Buildings Built Environment Cities Energy & Climate Energy MORE
Investors supporting the Climate Action 100+ initiative expect construction material companies to make commitments in respect of. As the most widely used construction material globally, cement is the source of 7 percent of global man-made carbon dioxide emissions. MORE
Volvo Trucks has developed electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution to gauge commercial interest. Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm said, “We see great potential for heavy-duty electric trucks for regional transport and construction in the longer term. MORE
Construction projects are carbon-positive: Strict carbon planning and management is key. Carbon and Construction carbons are not understood. Therefore, the most responsible thing we can do is to design and construct buildings that are carbon sinks. MORE
TurningPoint Energy and Nautilus Solar Energy have begun construction on the King community solar project in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. MORE
Horne Brothers Construction (HBC) has completed the civil and mechanical construction on a 1-MW community solar project in North Carolina for municipal utility Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC). MORE
The construction industry is continuing to grow and evolve as new technology emerges. Let's take a closer look at some of the biggest construction trends that are currently Companies and workers will need to adapt or risk being left behind as the entire industry shifts into something new and different. MORE
Construction is a $12 Trillion industry, accounting for almost 13% of the Global GDP. Construction and buildings are also responsible for 38% of global emissions, producing ~25%-30% of all waste in Europe. While construction incumbents. Cross-sector Trends Energy & Power Energy Efficiency Construction MORE
But there are solutions to make construction more efficient, resilient and safer. Continued here: The climate case for construction. Buildings have an outsize impact on the environment. Business Green biodiversity clean-economy impact-on-the outsize-impact pollution prevention profoundly-practical- the-environment MORE
The construction industry is a popular, ever-growing field, and with more young people than ever before opting to learn a trade in favor of attending college and earning a degree, the competition is getting fiercer. MORE
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Construction firm McKinstry is working on solar projects in two Arkansas counties. In Sebastian County, McKinstry also completed efficiency retrofits and is currently… The post Two Arkansas counties pursue solar energy with construction firm McKinstry appeared first on Solar Power World. MORE
But there are solutions to make construction more efficient, resilient and safer. Buildings have an outsize impact on the environment. Buildings Built Environment Clean Economy Cleantech Pollution Prevention MORE
The California mandate requiring solar be included with all new construction goes into effect January 1, 2020. MORE
Located in Dubai, the 6,998-square-foot administrative building was constructed in just 2 weeks MORE
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“Penn State’s expertise and commitment to research has created profound opportunities for the University to… The post Lightsource BP will construct 70-MW solar project for Penn State appeared first on Solar Power World. MORE
Rooted in a tradition of embracing outdoor space, the residence — simply dubbed Casa I — is also decidedly modern in design and construction MORE
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From COST Restore publication : Regenerative Construction and Operation Bridging the gap between design and construction, following a Life Cycle Approach consisting of practical approaches for procurement, construction, operation and future life. MORE
Non-profit organisation’s report describes actions that would gear the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions. Oslo, Norway, has a commitment to fossil free construction sites. MORE
Sunfolding, a single-axis tracker systems developer, announced the launch of the Sunfolding Construction Network (SCN), a membership program for tracker installation companies. MORE
Oil spills, sewage overflow, construction runoff…whether or not it makes news headlines, our communities face new hazardous waste contamination each day. MORE
After 3 years of delay, Lucid Motors has begun building its factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, thanks to a $1 billion line of funding from Saudi Arabia. Production is expected to begin in about a year. Cars Clean Transport Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Lucid Air Lucid factory Lucid Motors MORE
But there are solutions to make construction more efficient, resilient and safer. The rest is here: The climate case for construction. Buildings have an outsize impact on the environment. Business Green analytics-and being-made buildings clean-economy Eco environment image-recognition- impact-on-the outsize-impact sensors-are MORE
A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources and Entergy Arkansas announced the start of construction of Arkansas’ largest universal, utility-scale solar energy project — the Chicot Solar Energy Center. MORE
Tesla hasn't even shipped the first production vehicle from the first phase of construction at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China, but it's already breaking ground on the second phase of construction next door, according to a new report from gigafisherman Chao Zhou. MORE
These new community solar sites will make it possible for residents to save money on their electricity costs while supporting the growth of… The post Nexamp will construct 11-MW of New Jersey community solar systems appeared first on Solar Power World. MORE
AECOM's Robert Spencer urges business support for an innovative project aimed at curbing waste in the construction industry MORE
Origis Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Origis Energy, announced the start of construction on one of the industry’s largest solar and energy storage Remote Operations Centers (ROC). MORE
The projects are in construction or have begun commercial operations across central Georgia under Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI). MORE
Dam Design and Construction Environmental Latin America News Hydropower FinanceBrazil has included four hydropower plants among the projects that will receive support as part of the country's investment partnerships program, called Programa de Parcerias de Investimentos or PPI. MORE
Elon Musk and the Tesla software team are aiming to roll out all of the features of its Full Self-Driving package by the year-end, a tough goal but one that should be achievable with a little margin here and there. MORE
Offshore wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announced this week that it had received a firm order for 47 of its 8 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbines for the 376 MW Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm project off the coast of Taiwan. . MORE
Digitisation across the construction industry could pave way for more circular resource models, proponents say MORE
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Lightsource BP will build, own and operate the facility and sell the electricity to Penn State under a… The post Lightsource BP constructing 70-MW Penn State University solar project appeared first on Solar Power World. MORE
Buildings carbon dioxide emissions from construction cross-laminated timber green building techniques Renewable Energy zero carbon cementAbout 11% of global carbon emissions come from the building industry, much of it from making cement. Here are two ways to reduce that figure. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
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DECEMBER 10, 2019
The Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC), which is based in Costa Rica, has been developing a process to convert waste plastic into building materials like bricks and concrete.
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DECEMBER 3, 2019
After 3 years of delay, Lucid Motors has begun building its factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, thanks to a $1 billion line of funding from Saudi Arabia. Production is expected to begin in about a year. Cars Clean Transport Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Lucid Air Lucid factory Lucid Motors
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Construction is a $12 Trillion industry, accounting for almost 13% of the Global GDP. Construction and buildings are also responsible for 38% of global emissions, producing ~25%-30% of all waste in Europe. While construction incumbents. Cross-sector Trends Energy & Power Energy Efficiency Construction
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Tesla hasn't even shipped the first production vehicle from the first phase of construction at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China, but it's already breaking ground on the second phase of construction next door, according to a new report from gigafisherman Chao Zhou.
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AUGUST 27, 2019
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Construction projects are carbon-positive: Strict carbon planning and management is key. Carbon and Construction carbons are not understood. Therefore, the most responsible thing we can do is to design and construct buildings that are carbon sinks.
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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
The Silent 80, from Silent Yachts, is a trans-ocean electric-hybrid catamaran with a 26 kW solar power system onboard. Franz Bose, from SILENT-YACHTS, answered some questions for CleanTechnica. Boats Clean Power Clean Transport Electric Vehicles Solar Energy Solar Panels Silent Yachts
Solar Power World
JANUARY 15, 2020
The projects are in construction or have begun commercial operations across central Georgia under Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI).
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AUGUST 27, 2019
Rooted in a tradition of embracing outdoor space, the residence — simply dubbed Casa I — is also decidedly modern in design and construction
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JANUARY 8, 2020
From COST Restore publication : Regenerative Construction and Operation Bridging the gap between design and construction, following a Life Cycle Approach consisting of practical approaches for procurement, construction, operation and future life.
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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Located in Dubai, the 6,998-square-foot administrative building was constructed in just 2 weeks
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DECEMBER 2, 2019
A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources and Entergy Arkansas announced the start of construction of Arkansas’ largest universal, utility-scale solar energy project — the Chicot Solar Energy Center.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Sunworks, a solar power solutions provider for agriculture, commercial, industrial and residential markets, has received approval to commence construction of a public works project for a state-sponsored institution in Northern California.
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JANUARY 14, 2020
Sunpin Solar, a California-based solar developer, held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 10, 2020, celebrating the start of construction on its 98-MW Titan Solar 1 Project in Ocotillo Wells, California.
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Elon Musk and the Tesla software team are aiming to roll out all of the features of its Full Self-Driving package by the year-end, a tough goal but one that should be achievable with a little margin here and there.
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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Offshore wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announced this week that it had received a firm order for 47 of its 8 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbines for the 376 MW Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm project off the coast of Taiwan. .
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Sunfolding, a single-axis tracker systems developer, announced the launch of the Sunfolding Construction Network (SCN), a membership program for tracker installation companies.
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OCTOBER 2, 2019
Construction firm McKinstry is working on solar projects in two Arkansas counties. In Sebastian County, McKinstry also completed efficiency retrofits and is currently… The post Two Arkansas counties pursue solar energy with construction firm McKinstry appeared first on Solar Power World.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
TurningPoint Energy and Nautilus Solar Energy have begun construction on the King community solar project in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
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JANUARY 7, 2020
These new community solar sites will make it possible for residents to save money on their electricity costs while supporting the growth of… The post Nexamp will construct 11-MW of New Jersey community solar systems appeared first on Solar Power World.
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JULY 24, 2019
Investors supporting the Climate Action 100+ initiative expect construction material companies to make commitments in respect of. As the most widely used construction material globally, cement is the source of 7 percent of global man-made carbon dioxide emissions.
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DECEMBER 16, 2019
Origis Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Origis Energy, announced the start of construction on one of the industry’s largest solar and energy storage Remote Operations Centers (ROC).
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NOVEMBER 6, 2019
This article originally appeared on WRI Insights.China is in the midst of a construction mega-boom. China Buildings Built Environment Cities Energy & Climate Energy
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OCTOBER 8, 2019
Buildings carbon dioxide emissions from construction cross-laminated timber green building techniques Renewable Energy zero carbon cementAbout 11% of global carbon emissions come from the building industry, much of it from making cement. Here are two ways to reduce that figure.
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DECEMBER 31, 2019
Louis the first in the Midwest and the second in the country to require new construction to be “solar-ready.” Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson signed legislation on Dec. 23 that makes the City of St.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Slated to come… The post ENGIE begins construction on 225-MW Long Draw Solar Project appeared first on Solar Power World. ENGIE North America hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking with county officials and customers for the 225-MW Long Draw Solar Project on Nov.
Home Energy
JULY 1, 2019
The construction industry is continuing to grow and evolve as new technology emerges. Let's take a closer look at some of the biggest construction trends that are currently Companies and workers will need to adapt or risk being left behind as the entire industry shifts into something new and different.
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OCTOBER 24, 2019
Lightsource BP will build, own and operate the facility and sell the electricity to Penn State under a… The post Lightsource BP constructing 70-MW Penn State University solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.
Charged
JANUARY 9, 2020
Volvo Trucks has developed electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution to gauge commercial interest. Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm said, “We see great potential for heavy-duty electric trucks for regional transport and construction in the longer term.
Business Green
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Digitisation across the construction industry could pave way for more circular resource models, proponents say
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Non-profit organisation’s report describes actions that would gear the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions. Oslo, Norway, has a commitment to fossil free construction sites.
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 2, 2020
But there are solutions to make construction more efficient, resilient and safer. Continued here: The climate case for construction. Buildings have an outsize impact on the environment. Business Green biodiversity clean-economy impact-on-the outsize-impact pollution prevention profoundly-practical- the-environment
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 2, 2020
But there are solutions to make construction more efficient, resilient and safer. The rest is here: The climate case for construction. Buildings have an outsize impact on the environment. Business Green analytics-and being-made buildings clean-economy Eco environment image-recognition- impact-on-the outsize-impact sensors-are
Solar Power World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
“Penn State’s expertise and commitment to research has created profound opportunities for the University to… The post Lightsource BP will construct 70-MW solar project for Penn State appeared first on Solar Power World.
Solar Power World
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Horne Brothers Construction (HBC) has completed the civil and mechanical construction on a 1-MW community solar project in North Carolina for municipal utility Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC).
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The California mandate requiring solar be included with all new construction goes into effect January 1, 2020.
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JANUARY 9, 2020
Construction companies once lauded it for its helpful building capabilities, but it fell out of favor when workers became ill. Green Living, Living Green Environmental Sustainability Sustainability Sustainable Construction
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NOVEMBER 19, 2019
AECOM's Robert Spencer urges business support for an innovative project aimed at curbing waste in the construction industry
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