Envirotec Magazine

JULY 4, 2022

As a construction material it has the advantages of structural strength and permeability, as well as being attractive as a carbon-sequestering additive. Ongoing population growth and the desire for a better built environment presents a challenge for the construction industry in keeping CO2 emissions within a desirable level.

Construction 244

Construction Pollution Carbon Agriculture 244

Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

DEPCOM Power, a provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) work, has started construction on what it has called Puerto Rico’s “largest” solar-plus-storage project.

Construction 121

Construction Lithium 121

ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The geothermal project in Sochaczew, Poland is set to proceed with the drilling of a second well and the construction of a heating plant. After an economic analysis, the PEC submitted an application to the NFOSiGW for co-financing of the construction of the plant. This pronouncement comes after the approval of PLN 62 million (USD 15.63

Construction 97

Construction Energy Energy Europe 97

The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, stakeholders are also going green. Prefabricated constructions are becoming increasingly popular as a manifestation of this rising environmental consciousness among consumers. This type of building is constructed by first making its parts in a factory and then putting them together in the actual location.

Construction 195

Construction Sustainability Recycled materials Recycling 195

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The biggest solar project entirely dedicated to a green hydrogen production centre about to begin construction. The post Biggest solar farm contracted for green hydrogen to begin construction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Hydrogen 100

Hydrogen Construction Government 100

U.S. Green Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As our global community endeavors to strike a delicate equilibrium between the imperative of robust transportation networks and the urgency of safeguarding our planet, the integration of pioneering methodologies and sustainable practices is imperative to diminish the ecological footprint associated with road construction. Green Technology.

Construction 119

Construction Transportation Sustainability Technology 119

TechXplore

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The construction industry is a highly resource-intensive and polluting sector, with significant water consumption and notable contribution to environmental degradation. According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism in 2018, the Japanese construction sector discharged about 74.4

Construction 72

Construction Soil Pollution Sustainability 72

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Growing interest in environmental issues is putting pressure on the construction sector to move towards a circular economy with greater emphasis on the sustainable recovery of waste materials. The construction industry is the UK’s biggest consumer of natural resources. Recofloor is free to join and easy to use.

Construction 241

Construction Recycling Recycling Waste 241

GreenBiz

JANUARY 2, 2020

But there are solutions to make construction more efficient, resilient and safer. Buildings have an outsize impact on the environment.

Construction 287

Construction Resilience Pollution 287

Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Construction is set to begin soon on a 100MW/200MWh battery storage project in Arzberg, Germany, through developer MW Storage and asset manager Reichmuth & Co Infrastructure.

Construction 93

Construction Batteries Innovation 93

FuelCellsWorks

DECEMBER 8, 2023

ACCIONA Energía has announced that the construction of the Aldoga Solar Farm in Australia, The 380MW project will be completed in 2025 and will provide clean energy to Stanwell Corporation.

Construction 124

Construction Energy Energy Hydrogen 124

Energy Storage News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The renewable energy IPP arm of UK utility SSE is to start building a 320MW/640MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), which could be the largest under-construction in the country.

Construction 120

Construction Batteries Energy Energy 120

Solar Industry

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ameresco and Sunel Group have begun construction on a multiple solar PV park project portfolio, on behalf of Sonnedix, across the U.K. Once construction is completed, the combined parks are anticipated to produce enough clean energy to power 85,000 UK homes and avoid 58,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, says Ameresco.

Construction 73

Construction Energy Energy Electricity 73

Solar Industry

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

GAF Energy has completed the construction of the company’s manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas. The post GAF Energy Completes Construction of Second Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Solar Industry. “We’re thrilled to be building the future of solar here in Georgetown. was completed in 2021.

Construction 97

Construction Energy Energy Logistics 97

U.S. Green Technology

JANUARY 18, 2023

The construction industry is a significant contributor to environmental degradation, consuming vast amounts of raw materials and natural resources, and generating a staggering 39% of the world’s carbon emissions as reported by the World Green Building Council. However, there is hope for a more sustainable future. Green Technology.

Construction 165

Construction Technology Carbon Sustainability 165

FuelCellsWorks

OCTOBER 27, 2023

At Rotterdam’s Tweede Maasvlakte industrial park, King Willem-Alexander officially gets work underway on the construction of the first section of hydrogen infrastructure that will span 1,200 kilometres in total.

Hydrogen 137

Hydrogen Construction Europe 137

U.S. Green Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In today’s world, sustainability is a paramount concern, especially in the construction industry. As we face environmental challenges, the need to adopt eco-friendly practices in construction has become imperative. The post Greener Future: Sustainable Construction Materials for 2024 appeared first on U.S.

Construction 65

Construction Sustainability Technology 65

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

Simon Richards writes about how the construction industry is taking the lead ahead of the Government when it comes to setting targets to achieve net zero in the industry. However, the construction sector has not stood still waiting for the Government to take action. Simon Richards is Sustainability Director with Sir Robert McAlpine.

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Construction Carbon Government Climate change 246

Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Advanced Intelligent Construction Technology (AICT) has just announced the founding of a robotics-based intelligent construction technology company in the United States. AICT used 3D printing to create a public park to demonstrate the possibilities of the technology this company will employ in the construction industry.

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Construction Technology 223

Solar Industry

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

based renewable energy developer, owner and operator, has closed financing and started construction on Sun Streams 4, a 377 MW DC PV and 1,200 MWh storage project. During the construction period, Sun Streams 4 is expected to employ over 200 people. Longroad Energy, a U.S.

Energy 96

Energy Energy Construction Batteries 96

Green Living Guy

MAY 27, 2022

It is these construction projects. There is not enough room left on earth, as the construction of residential buildings, skyscrapers, corporate offices, hospitals, […]. Have you ever thought of what, among many other things, has the most damaging impact on the environment and contributes to global warming?

Construction 145

Construction Global warming Climate change Electricity 145

PV Tech

DECEMBER 5, 2023

billion debt facility to support the development and construction of its large-scale projects. Indian renewables developer Adani Green Energy Ltd. AGEL) has closed a US$1.36

Construction 59

Construction Energy Energy 59

Solar Industry

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has taken final investment decision and commenced construction on a 500 MW energy storage system in Coalburn, Scotland. The post CIP Begins Construction on Coalburn 1 500 MW Energy Storage System appeared first on Solar Industry.

Energy 82

Energy Energy Construction Biodiversity 82

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The post Synergy awards construction contract for biggest battery on WA grid appeared first on RenewEconomy. Synergy announces contractor to install and connect the 288 battery modules that will make up what will be - at least for a time - the biggest battery on the main W.A.

Batteries 88

Batteries Construction 88

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Global hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions has secured a grant worth £407,112 from the UK government to accelerate the electrification of construction machinery. Electrifying construction equipment is not straightforward,” Caldwell continued.

Construction 130

Construction Government Batteries Energy 130

Renew Economy

JULY 3, 2023

Construction starts on new four hour (800MWh) battery at Kwinana, just weeks after first stage enters production. The post Construction begins on four hour Kwinana battery to soak up rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Batteries 143

Batteries Construction Government 143

FuelCellsWorks

OCTOBER 4, 2023

His Majesty the King will perform the starting ceremony for the construction of the first part of the national hydrogen network on the Tweede Maasvlakte in Rotterdam on the afternoon.

Hydrogen 123

Hydrogen Construction Europe 123

PV Tech

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Vattenfall has started construction at its 79MW Tützpatz agrivoltaic project, which will be Germany's largest agrivoltaic project.

Construction 115

Construction Europe 115

PV Tech

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

French energy giant TotalEnergies and Spanish solar tracker manufacturer have received construction authorisation for a 200MW solar PV project in Murcia, Spain.

Construction 104

Construction Energy Energy 104

Solar Industry

OCTOBER 12, 2023

GW renewable fleet, which now consists of 30 solar and 15 wind facilities operating or under construction. Construction of the South Cheyenne Solar Facility, Southern Power’s first solar facility in the state, is currently under way. These projects are a part of Southern Power’s overall 5.28

Construction 109

Construction Energy Energy Electricity 109

Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 17, 2022

Design house ACME's director Friedrich Ludewig drew on the inspiration of Alpine architecture and nearby Olympic Park to guide the design of The Pavilion at Stratford Square in east London, a gently undulating pavilion made using cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction.

Construction 181

Construction Sustainability 181

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

An innovative, industry-leading digital approach to explosion risk assessment has seen a win for Yorkshire Water, which was named as Digital Initiative of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA). The post Utility's approach to explosion risk assessment wins construction industry award first appeared on Envirotec.

Construction 264

Construction Innovation 264

U.S. Green Technology

DECEMBER 9, 2020

5 Techniques for Sustainable Building Construction Sustainable construction covers two main facets: following protocols that will reduce the impact on the environment during the building process and creating something that will have a positive impact in the future. Green Technology.

Construction 162

Construction Sustainability Technology Energy 162

Energy Storage News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

German-Norwegian firm Eco Stor has revealed another 300MW/600MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Germany, with construction planned for the end of 2024.

Construction 119

Construction Batteries Energy Energy 119

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

We want this specialist report to ignite action across the construction and demolition industries. Many suppliers, contractors, developers and others working in the built environment are already taking great strides to recover and reuse waste, but we can do more.

Waste 130

Waste Waste Construction Recycling 130

TechXplore

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The building and construction sector currently accounts for approximately 4.5% These emissions are derived mainly from fossil fuels used for transport and the operation of construction machinery. of Norway's greenhouse gas emissions.

Fossil fuels 84

Fossil fuels Construction Transportation 84

Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Sustainable Construction: Builders Need to Go Green. Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly common throughout the construction industry. This new emphasis on sustainable construction has created a robust green building and production network which is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S.

Construction 148

Construction Sustainability Recycling Recycling 148