Tue.Feb 21, 2023

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Climate change has (finally) arrived at business school

GreenBiz

The climate crisis is a curriculum item at the most prestigious schools, and MBAs are excited.

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DNO spearheads “world-first” smart transformer trial

Envirotec Magazine

Smart electricity transformers will greatly improve the level of insight into what is going on in the network, says the operator, assisting the effort to maintain a reliable supply of power. Billed as a world-first smart transformer trial, UK Power Network’s Project Stratus will see smart electricity transformers installed within existing substations at Uckfield and New Romney in East Sussex which, if successful, will provide live data on electricity usage and demand, “on a scale never-before a

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‘Conscious quitting’: On youth and consequences

GreenBiz

There’s no shortage of young professionals ready to meet the moment, if only you give them a chance and a voice.

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Report reveals significance of built environment to Scotland’s circular economy, as new tool is launched to reduce site waste

Envirotec Magazine

Zero Waste Scotland’s Site Waste Reduction Protocol is designed by industry specialists The excel-based calculator tool is specifically designed to tackle material waste in construction Evidence shows that by reducing wasteful consumption and making construction more circular we could reduce Scotland’s overall material use by 11.2% and its carbon footprint by 11.5% Scotland will not be able to transition to a circular economy without sweeping changes in the built environment and cons

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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Electrifying the parking lots of the future

GreenBiz

Flash’s vision for parking involves reservable, reliable and easy-to-use EV charging stations.

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Does agricultural erosion create a carbon sink or source?

Envirotec Magazine

A new study claims to settle a long-standing debate Over the last decade, researchers have sounded the alarm on soil erosion being the biggest threat to global food security. As world governments moved to implement soil conservation practices, a new debate began: does agricultural soil erosion create a net organic carbon (OC) sink or source? The question is a crucial one, as carbon sinks absorb more carbon than they release, while carbon sources release more carbon than they absorb.

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New report: over 5,000 e-buses now on US streets

Charged

Electric transit buses are becoming increasingly common sights on US streets. A new report from clean transport consultancy CALSTART found that there are some 5,480 full-size zero-emission buses in operation in the US—an increase of 66 percent since 2021—and another 859 in Canada. The entire US fleet of full-size transit buses numbered about 72,700 in in 2019.

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Quality-Driven ESG: Build Trust by Improving Data Quality

GreenBiz

As we move towards 2030, maintaining high standards for protecting the environment and human rights is becoming very good for business. Investors are increasingly monitoring environmental, social and governance (ESG) intentions and outcomes to inform decision making, and lenders are reducing the cost of capital for organizations that maintain high ESG standards.

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GM and Lithium Americas to develop lithium production through $650-million investment

Charged

General Motors and Lithium Americas plan to jointly invest in the development of the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which the companies call “the largest known source of lithium in the US.” GM plans to use lithium carbonate from Thacker Pass in its proprietary Ultium battery cells. As part of the deal, GM will make a $650-million equity investment in Lithium Americas.

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Good jobs and green jobs should not be mutually exclusive in the US steel industry

GreenBiz

The IRA can drive fairly paid union jobs in the United States.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor

With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.

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EDN to showcase new on-board battery chargers for off-highway applications 

Charged

Italy-based EDN , a producer of on-board battery chargers and power converters, will showcase its new on-board battery chargers (BHP19 for the US and BHP22 for Europe) for electric and plug-in hybrid applications in the off-highway sector at construction trade show CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas in March. EDN says its 19.2 kW BHP19 and 22 kW BHP22 are lightweight and compact, feature conversion technology that improves power density and specific power, and provide bidirectionality, which enables p

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Huge 400MWh battery takes UK one step closer to 100 per cent renewables

Renew Economy

A 200MW/400MWh energy storage system in the UK claims to be a world-first, and will help UK take another step towards a zero carbon grid. The post Huge 400MWh battery takes UK one step closer to 100 per cent renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Electrify America’s Solar Glow 1 project will power its entire charging network with solar energy

Charged

Charging network operator Electrify America has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen to build a solar photovoltaic project in California’s Mojave Desert. The Electrify America Solar Glow 1 project is expected to have a peak capacity of 75 MW, and estimated annual energy production of 225,000 MWh—enough to more than offset the energy delivered to Electrify America’s EV charging customers.

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U.S. Battery Mfg. Co. Announces Organizational Changes

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Promotions In Operations, Manufacturing, And Engineering Positions Improve Leadership And Quality Control in Key Areas

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute

The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?

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Toyo Ink plans second US production site for Li-ion battery materials

Charged

Tokyo-based specialty chemicals producer Toyo Ink has established a manufacturing subsidiary, LioChem e-Materials, for the production of its Lioaccum conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions, used in lithium-ion battery (LiB) cathodes. The company says that its Lioaccum dispersion helps to increase LiB capacity and extend the cruising range of EVs, luxury cars in particular.

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“Sun tax” gets closer, but not much clearer, as networks outline solar export tariff plans

Renew Economy

Solar export tariffs are set to hit parts of the grid next year. We look at the sometimes baffling network proposals to see what's on the table. The post “Sun tax” gets closer, but not much clearer, as networks outline solar export tariff plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: Employee ownership vs. private equity, accounting for human capital, motion in ocean investing, COMMUNITYx organizing, accessible chips jobs

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Policy Corner Financing employee ownership and accounting for human capital kick off Year of the ‘S.’ Workers’ newfound leverage. The post The Brief: Employee ownership vs. private equity, accounting for human capital, motion in ocean investing, COMMUNITYx organizing, accessible chips jobs appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Australia’s methane pollution problem is outsized – and probably underestimated

Renew Economy

Australia already produces five times as much methane as our population should warrant – but what if some of the biggest emitters are fudging their numbers? The post Australia’s methane pollution problem is outsized – and probably underestimated appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Planet Partners Enable Sustainable Agriculture in Europe

Planet Pulse

In August, Planet announced its first three certified partners through our new Planet Orbit Certification Program, all of whom have a deep understanding of Planet data and are creating innovative solutions on our platform. These solutions are making it easier for users to process and use Planet data. In the last few months, we have been thrilled to see how our partnerships are enabling impact around the world.

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Brookfield still hungry for massive green energy play as Origin board backs trimmed offer

Renew Economy

Brookfield still keen on using Origin as platform for $20 billion wind, solar and storage push after board supports a slightly trimmed offer. The post Brookfield still hungry for massive green energy play as Origin board backs trimmed offer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vodafone and Centrica agree second major solar power purchase agreement with Mytilineos

altenergymag

Vodafone and Centrica have signed a second major corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with MYTILINEOS S.A for the output from five solar farms under construction in England, which will output 216 gigawatt hours of green power.

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Solar exports and siestas: The energy future where consumers have the power, and can share it too

Renew Economy

Landmark study looks into Australia's energy future to see how consumers will use electricity, how they won't, and how to avoid a potentially bumpy transition. The post Solar exports and siestas: The energy future where consumers have the power, and can share it too appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar installation companies are invited to apply to the 2023 Top Solar Contractors List

Solar Power World

The application portal is now open for Solar Power World’s esteemed Top Solar Contractors List. Any solar PV developer, installer or subcontractor working in the United States can begin the application process now on Solar Power World’s website. The deadline to apply to the 2023 Top Solar Contractors List is Friday, May 26, 2023. “The Solar… The post Solar installation companies are invited to apply to the 2023 Top Solar Contractors List appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Korean giant backs plans for Australia’s first commercial solar hydrogen project

Renew Economy

South Korean industrial giant throws its weight behind Infinite Green Energy plans to develop and build Australia’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen project. The post Korean giant backs plans for Australia’s first commercial solar hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Austrian Youth Take their Government to Court Over ‘Ineffective’ Climate Policy

DeSmogBlog

Austria is the latest country to be facing a lawsuit brought by some of its youngest citizens who say their government is failing to protect them from the worsening climate crisis. Backed by the Austrian chapter of the youth climate strike organization Fridays for Future, a group of 12 children and adolescents launched a landmark constitutional climate case against the Austrian government on Tuesday.

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Can an old coal pit be turned into a lake? Hazelwood plans set off “water trigger”

Renew Economy

Engie's proposed Hazelwood lake will be scrutinised by the federal government's more muscular environment department for its huge water use. The post Can an old coal pit be turned into a lake? Hazelwood plans set off “water trigger” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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2023 Pitch Competition

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Pitch Competition Friday, June 9 Each year, WCS hosts a startup pitch competition focused on spotlighting companies led by women, either as CEOs or in the C-suite. This year the competition will be a stand alone virtual event on June 9th, 2023. Women from 10 companies are selected out of all applications to pitch their innovative cleantech or sustainable-focused business idea to a panel of industry leaders.

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Renewable Energy Production: How Solar Energy Beats Fossil Fuels for Total Chemicals and Greenhouse Gases

Green Living Guy

So a friend of mine recommended I write this story. Thanks. With the world’s growing population and the increasing demand for energy, renewable energy production has become increasingly important. In addition, renewable energy production has become a hot topic in the energy industry. Especially with its potential to reduce pollution, create jobs, and stimulate economic […] The post Renewable Energy Production: How Solar Energy Beats Fossil Fuels for Total Chemicals and Greenhouse Gases app

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Storage and power electronic highlights from Intersolar 2023

Solar Power World

Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America 2022 shook off the dust of a two-year hiatus on any in-person solar trade shows. By Wednesday afternoon last year, the show floor was quiet, but attendance increased for 2023. Intersolar issued a press release on Tuesday, the first day of this year’s show, reporting a record-breaking… The post Storage and power electronic highlights from Intersolar 2023 appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Move over, private equity. Here comes worker ownership.

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Feb. 21 – Who better to buy an established, profitable small business than the employees who work there? They know the operations, the. The post Move over, private equity. Here comes worker ownership. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Battery Startup NanoGraf Raises $65 Million Series B to Scale North American Production of Silicon Anode Products

altenergymag

Series B funding comes soon after $10 million contract from the U.S.

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3D-Printed Homes: A Sustainable Construction Method on the Rise

CleanTech Group

The 3D-printed homes market is a relatively new approach to prefabricated housing that involves the use of 3D-printing technology with the potential to.

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CEP Renewables Converts Former Brownfield into 17-Megawatt Solar Project in New Jersey

altenergymag

Former industrial site now generates green energy for the state and tax revenue for the local municipality

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Longest running solar farm contract dispute finally settled after more than two years

Renew Economy

Longest running dispute over solar farm contract finally resolved after more than two years. The post Longest running solar farm contract dispute finally settled after more than two years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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