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The Body Shop is bringing youth perspective to the boardroom. Should you?

GreenBiz

Inside The Body Shop’s new Youth Collective, which consults individuals under 30 for feedback on decisions about climate action, human rights and more.

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RE+ Teams up with Three New Clean Energy Organizations for Anaheim Events

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Center for Transportation and the Environment, The Center for Hydrogen Safety, and Idaho National Laboratory, will be co-locating events at RE+ 2022

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Considering recycled fiber packaging? Start with a plan

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The roadmap for packaging manufacturers and brand owners seeking to incorporate recycled fiber into products starts with organizational leadership.

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Volkswagen Group and Canada Prime Minister to Ramp-Up Its Global Battery Business

Green Living Guy

Toronto (Canada) – Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) and the Government of Canada aim to promote e-mobility in the country and explore opportunities across Canada’s automotive and battery supply chain. This was agreed on in a “Memorandum of Understanding” (MoU) signed today in Toronto by Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess and Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and […].

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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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Place your big bets: Long-term impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act

GreenBiz

Five big ways in which the new U.S. climate legislation could reshape consumer behavior, economics and political alignment.

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Lightning eMotors launches new EV telematics and charger management software

Charged

Colorado-based powertrain manufacturer Lightning eMotors has launched a new EV telematics and charger management software product that’s designed for fleets. Lightning Insights is a subscription-based software package that’s available for existing and new Lightning EVs. It includes an API for third-party software integration. “Lightning Insights offers a user-friendly customer portal and upcoming mobile app for monitoring and reporting dozens of real-time analytics from a customizable dashboard

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Who qualifies for direct pay for the solar ITC?

Solar Power World

The Inflation Reduction Act includes a provision allowing tax-exempt entities to receive the solar investment tax credit as a direct payment. In the past, to make nonprofit solar projects financially viable, most organizations had to partner with developers or banks that could take advantage of the tax benefits. Organizations would sign power purchase agreements (PPAs)… The post Who qualifies for direct pay for the solar ITC?

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The clarion call of ‘transition finance’ in a warming, wobbly world

GreenBiz

The money is there, but a new form of capitalism is needed. Can it arrive in time?

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Harbinger unveils a new dedicated platform for medium-duty commercial EVs

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Los Angeles-based automotive manufacturer Harbinger has unveiled a new platform for Class 4 to Class 7 EVs. The company’s initial product line will include electric stripped chassis and cab chassis built to support the most popular medium-duty body types, including walk-in vans, RVs and box trucks. “Medium-duty vehicles serve as the backbone of the commercial transportation industry, but fleet customers today face acute shortages of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, and any meaningful supply of

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BOVIET SOLAR ATTEND SPI, RE+ TRADE CONFERENCE AND EXPO IN ANEHEIM, CA, USA

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The conference will run from September 19-22. Exhibitions will be held from September 20- September 22. Boviet Solar’s exhibition booth will be located Exhibit Hall A 1828. Boviet Solar will presents it Gamma Series™ Mono-Monofacial PV modules as well as Vega Series™ Mono-Bifacial PV Modules.

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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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EV busbars: Eliminate hotspots with self-aligning, quick-connecting continuous material

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Sponsored by Eaton. Royal Power Solutions, established in 1938 and acquired by Eaton earlier this year, is a global leader in the development and production of critical high-precision power- and signal-distribution components. Royal Power Solutions is recognized for its numerous industry-leading electrical components and capabilities, including RigiFlex flexible busbars, high-power lock box (HPLB) terminal connectors and its state-of-the-art stamping facility.

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Huge NSW solar and battery project nudges boundary fence to fend off community concerns

Renew Economy

Huge solar and battery project near Goulburn shifts boundary fence to accommodate local community concerns, including nearby resident Angus Taylor. The post Huge NSW solar and battery project nudges boundary fence to fend off community concerns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FREYR and Nidec sign cell supply agreement, form JV to develop battery modules and packs  

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FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY), a developer of battery cell production capacity, and Nidec, a Japanese firm that’s known for its small precision motors, have finalized an expanded sales agreement. FREYR will supply 38 GWh of battery cells to Nidec between 2025 and 2030 from FREYR’s Giga Arctic facility in Mo i Rana, Norway , which is currently under construction.

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AGL reveals extended outage at broken Loy Yang coal unit

Renew Economy

AGL reveals yet another delay in the return to service of the troubled Unit 2 at the Loy Yang A coal generator in Victoria. The post AGL reveals extended outage at broken Loy Yang coal unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Circontrol supplies 400 kW charging stations to new Madrid charging hub

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Spanish EV charger manufacturer Circontrol has launched its first 400 kW DC fast charger, the Raption 400. The company will install several of these at a new urban charging hub in the center of Madrid. As far as we’re aware, 350 kW chargers are the highest-power car chargers in widespread use, so this would appear to be something of a milestone. The new Canalejas 360 charging hub, located in an indoor car park near the Plaza de Canalejas, consists of twelve DC fast chargers: four 400 kW units; f

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Short Term Measures to Solve the European Energy Crisis

Energy Central

With European energy prices at acute levels, there are huge risks that could destabilise the whole social, economic, and political fabric of Europe. All of us, but led by government, need to step in quickly with emergency measures that are both brave and effective to deal with the extreme price rises and their cause which is a fundamental supply-demand problem, largely caused by what is now an.

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Recurrent and Black Book aim to make used EV values more precise

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What determines the value of a used car? For ICE vehicles, the odometer reading is a major factor, but for EVs, the health of the battery may be more important, as the battery is the most expensive part of the vehicle, and it naturally degrades over time. However, there’s little in the way of data on battery aging to guide buyers and sellers. Seattle-based startup Recurrent aims to change that, by providing independent reports on the condition of used EV batteries.

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Rooftop solar reaches 72 per cent of demand in world’s biggest isolated grid

Renew Economy

Rooftop and distributed solar reaches what appears to be a new record of 72 per cent of demand in W.A., the biggest isolated grid in the world. The post Rooftop solar reaches 72 per cent of demand in world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ABB-backed research will develop smart microgrid cybersecurity testbed

Smart Energy International

With the increasing penetration of smart tech in our grids, the threat of cybersecurity likewise rises. To research and develop technologies to combat such threats, a group of researchers are developing a smart microgrid cybersecurity testbed. The research group, supported by several industry partners such as automation company ABB, are developing the testbed for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and consists of faculty and student researchers alike.

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Climate action could cure cost of living crisis, starting with 100 pct renewables

Renew Economy

Climate Council says Australia needs to bring its net zero target, currently set for 2050, forward to at least the 2030s. And doing so could solve cost of living crisis. The post Climate action could cure cost of living crisis, starting with 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Study: Warehouse roofs could double UK solar capacity

Business Green

UK Warehousing Association urges members to accelerate roll out of solar technologies to help curb soaring energy bills. UK warehouses could deliver more than 13.8TwH of clean power a year if roofs that cover an area equivalent to 18,500 acres of land were harnessed to generate solar power. That is the conclusion of a new report from consultancy Delta Energy & Environment (Delta-EE) commissioned by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), which argues that barriers to deployment, including cha

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Grid demand hits record low as rooftop PV takes bigger bite out of coal power’s lunch

Renew Economy

Grid demand in Queensland, Australia's most coal dependent state, hit record low as growing amount of rooftop solar took a big bite out of coal's midday lunch. The post Grid demand hits record low as rooftop PV takes bigger bite out of coal power’s lunch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Growing Homeowner Demand Drives Expansion of FranklinWH Distribution Network - Greentech Renewables Joins Lineup of Leading Distributors

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Franklin Whole Home (FWH) has expanded its national network of solar equipment distributors to meet recent homeowner demand. With the announcement, Greentech Renewables, the nation's largest solar energy distributor, is now among the growing network of distributors making FranklinWH's residential energy management and storage solutions readily available to meet the needs of solar contractors nationwide and exceed homeowners' expectations with timely installation schedules.

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New York preserves history of Ulysses S. Grant with off-grid solar

Solar Power World

The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark is a preserved time capsule of the 18th president’s final days. Built in 1872 atop Mt. McGregor in eastern New York state, the cottage was where Grant wrote his final memoirs before succumbing to throat cancer. Today, the building contains many of the late president’s belongings to… The post New York preserves history of Ulysses S.

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Soltec connects its first FV plant in Brazil with a capacity of 112 MW

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• The plant is owned by Powertis, the project development division of Soltec Power Holdings and was built by Soltec Brazil • With the operation of the plant, Soltec will help to avoid the emission of 175,000 tons of CO2 per year and will supply 115,000 households each year • Brazil is a strategic market for the company, where it has a project portfolio of more than 4.

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Ten simple ways to make Australia’s climate game truly next level

Renew Economy

While Australia's new climate bill brings us closer to the international consensus, we should be aiming to go much further, much faster. The post Ten simple ways to make Australia’s climate game truly next level appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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King Charles signals he will step back from 'issues for which I care so deeply'

Business Green

Former Prince of Wales has been vocal advocate for environmental causes for five decades, with patronages including WWF, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change. Having ascended to the throne following the Queen's death last week, King Charles III has signalled he could now step back from much of the campaigning and charitable work he had become known for as the Prince of Wales, most notably on environmental and climate issues.

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‘Untenable’: Even companies profiting from Australia’s carbon market say system must change

Renew Economy

Several large companies that profit from market rules governing the issuing of carbon credits to some projects are too lax and the market’s integrity should be improved. The post ‘Untenable’: Even companies profiting from Australia’s carbon market say system must change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Report: Cutting UK energy demand 'essential' to tackling cost of living and climate crises

Business Green

The government’s action plan for guiding the UK through the worsening energy crisis lacks energy efficiency and demand policies, report warns. A robust strategy to reduce energy demand in the UK for this winter and beyond should be 'mission critical' for the government as it seeks to help homes and businesses cope with soaring energy bills and deliver on the country's legally-binding climate goals.

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German investor buys 400MWh big battery portfolio in Australia

Renew Economy

German investor makes first entry into Australian big battery market, with purchase of a 440MWh portfolio. The post German investor buys 400MWh big battery portfolio in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Eco-Friendly Shopping Tips: A Short Guide to Be Greener

Green Living Guy

Whether we’re talking about buying food, clothes, or cars, we all know that purchasing things in a green and sustainable way isn’t as easy as it sounds. This is a process that requires a lot of time, energy, patience, and money. Unless you’re organized and know exactly what you’re buying and why you’re buying it, […]. The post Eco-Friendly Shopping Tips: A Short Guide to Be Greener appeared first on The Green Living Guy.

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The Driven Podcast: EV interest surges, MG returns to market

Renew Economy

EV sales in Australia, and around the world, are hitting new heights, driven largely by Tesla. But MG has returned with an improved sub-$50,000 electric offering. The post The Driven Podcast: EV interest surges, MG returns to market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Power Connect - Brett Frazee -- EFO Ventures -- Micromobility and Going Solo after a 25-year Corporate Career

Energy Central

The Great Resignation was one of the effects of Covid and after 25 years working for a billion-dollar behemoth like Enterprise Rental Cars, Brett Frazee decided it was time to chart his own path as well, and took a plunge into the Venture Capital world. Now, the 50-something entrepreneur is using those skills that made him successful at Enterprise and transitioning into the mobility and.

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Redflow to partner with university on extending flow battery capabilities

Renew Economy

Redflow to work on improving its understanding of the chemistries in its zinc bromine flow battery, and how that can make a safer and longer lasting battery. The post Redflow to partner with university on extending flow battery capabilities appeared first on RenewEconomy.