Sustainable product design can help businesses identify new models
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
A shift in mindset, culture and priorities is the first step to making product design more sustainable.
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Making a splash: Group prepares to launch novel wave energy system
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The project involves attaching a generator and power converter to a buoy located off the Northumberland coast. A group at Newcastle University is preparing to install a prototype Wave Energy Converter (WEC) in the North Sea. MU-EDRIVE features amongst eight projects funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Wave energy can be considered a concentrated form of solar energy, says the group.
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A New Era for ESG and Climate Disclosure: How Your Business Should Prepare
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
ESG and climate reporting is a must-do for any business. Yet we're currently experiencing a surge of new frameworks and policies - as a business, it can be challenging to keep track of these changes. Which apply to you? What does it mean for your company?
Optimising water data ahead of price review
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Kevin Brook is director of Orbis Intelligent Systems, an expert in leak detection. Ofwat has published its PR24 final methodology and expectations around leakage and water consumption are predictably high. Implemented now, smart technology can help get data in order for upcoming business plans, says Kevin Brook. Innovation will be key to water companies hitting future targets and delivering against new expectations, says Ofwat in its price review 2024 (PR24) final methodology, published 13 Decem
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
McDonald’s new strategy to bring renewable energy to its supply chain
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
McDonald’s spearheads new strategy to bring clean energy to suppliers.
New green infrastructure framework “is an opportunity to brighten millions of lives”
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
With one in three people – around 9.4 million households – lacking easy access to nature (and the huge health and wellbeing benefits that come from it), the voluntary organisations coalition Wildlife and Countryside Link has warmly welcomed new Green infrastructure Standards from Natural England (announced on 31 January). These standards recommend that everyone has good quality publicly accessible and natural green spaces close to home.
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Using technology to capture and deter fly-tippers
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Intelligence is transforming the way Local Authorities crack down on fly-tipping. Combining high-resolution cameras with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), is transforming the speed with which fly-tipping events can be identified – especially at public recycling points. With accurate, fast information, enforcement officers can be quickly on site, minimising the risk of degradation to evidence.
A classic 1947 Chevrolet truck is transformed into an EV
Inhabitat - Innovation
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Do you like souped up classic cars, but want them to be an EV? Kindred Motorworks has just introduced an EV conversion of a vintage 1947 to 1953 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck and it's a beauty. It's also not just an EV conversion of a classic pickup, but rather a hot-rodded modified chassis vehicle with modern electronics inside and a custom designed exterior.
Albemarle announces North Carolina technology park to explore advanced lithium technology
Charged
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Specialty chemicals manufacturer Albemarle has acquired a location in Charlotte, North Carolina, where it plans to invest at least $180 million to establish the Albemarle Technology Park (ATP). The facility will be designed for novel materials research, advanced process development and acceleration of next-generation lithium products to market. The company expects that innovations at the proposed site will enhance lithium recovery, improve production methods and introduce new forms of lithium fo
Renewable Energy Market Size Will Reach at USD 1,998.30 BN by 2030
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Precedence Research estimate, the renewable energy market size was USD 1,030.95 billion in 2022 and it is expanding over USD 1,998.30 billion by 2030, with annual growth of 8.6%.
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.
The radical plan to build world’s biggest green electrolyser and hydrogen power plant
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
South Australia defied the critics with the first Tesla big battery, now it plans to do the same with the world's biggest green hydrogen power plant. The post The radical plan to build world’s biggest green electrolyser and hydrogen power plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New Zealand firm offers improved LFP battery packs for Nissan Leaf
Charged
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The Nissan Leaf is a historic and much-loved vehicle. First-generation (2011-2016) Leafs lack the range that current EV buyers expect, but thousands of owners (including your correspondent) still find them to be delightful daily drivers. One of the many nifty things about EVs is that it’s possible to replace a degraded or damaged battery pack and extend the life of the vehicle.
How solar farms can double as havens for our wildlife
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
We know about “agrivoltaics”, where land under and around solar panels is used to grow crops and graze livestock. But what about “conservoltaics”? The post How solar farms can double as havens for our wildlife appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Eve Air Mobility secures credit lines of $92.5 million for eVTOL development
Charged
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Brazilian eVTOL aircraft manufacturer Eve Air Mobility has received two credit lines totaling $92.5 million to support the company’s eVTOL development efforts. Brazil’s National Development Bank’s (BNDES) Climate Fund is expected to grant the first credit line, while the second line is expected to come from the BNDES Innovation Finance program.
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.
SolarEdge Announces Virtual Training for California Installers: Navigating Net Energy Metering 3.0 and the Transition to a Self-Consumption Market
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The next in-person workshop will take place in Long Beach, CA at Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America 2023 conference on February 14th and 15th.
Hydrogen UK | Recommendations for the Acceleration of Hydrogen Networks
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The UK’s recent increase in hydrogen production ambition, to 10GW by 2030 as stated in the Energy Security Strategy, demonstrates the significant role hydrogen is expected to play in the future energy mix. Developing 100% hydrogen networks is crucial to not only meeting this aim, but also ensuring the decarbonisation benefit is felt in end use sectors across the country.
Solar tracker giant sets up manufacturing facility in Australia to supply local projects
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Array Technologies will set up manufacturing facilities on Australian soil as part of VRET conditions to supply a new Victorian solar farm. The post Solar tracker giant sets up manufacturing facility in Australia to supply local projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
DNV EXPANDS SOLAR FORECASTING EXPERTISE WITH THE ACQUISITION OF SOLAR DATA SPECIALIST SOLCAST
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) forecasts that by 2050 electricity production will more than double and 30% of all electricity will come from solar PV, hence the fast growing need in the energy market for reliable data analytics and trusted monitoring systems.
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
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Carbon emissions from Australia’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ more than half Pacific Islands’ emissions
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Between 2016 and 2021, a group of just 12 Australian fossil fuel companies emitted more carbon pollution than 50% of the Pacific Islands’ total emissions over the same period. The post Carbon emissions from Australia’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ more than half Pacific Islands’ emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Health Benefits of Line Drying Clothes: How it Can Improve Respiratory and Skin Conditions
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Washing clothes at home gives us the option to machine dry or line dry them. Line drying involves hanging clothes on a clothesline or drying rack outside your home to air dry. Meanwhile, machine drying uses hot air or tumbling action to dry clothes. Just like any other thing, line drying also has its drawbacks. […] The post Health Benefits of Line Drying Clothes: How it Can Improve Respiratory and Skin Conditions appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Networks win rights to access “community” battery scheme in controversial call by regulator
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Monopoly electricity network companies have won limited rights to own and operate community batteries in one-off waiver to ring fencing rules. The post Networks win rights to access “community” battery scheme in controversial call by regulator appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Opportunities for EU SMEs to Decarbonize Canada’s Corporates: Bell Canada
CleanTech Group
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
From emissions reduction to the circular economy, Canada is quickly emerging as a front-runner in the transition to net-zero. The country has set.
Eleven Aussie battery start-ups tapped for “hyper-acceleration”
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
A new initiative aims to drive onshore lithium battery innovation by challenging 11 start-ups to deliver ground-breaking new technologies or ancillary services. The post Eleven Aussie battery start-ups tapped for “hyper-acceleration” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Aviva awards $38m of funding to help restore Britain's lost rainforests
Business Green
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Project partner Wildlife Trusts commends Aviva for its 'far sighted approach' to nature-based solutions, as insurer pursues net reduction in carbon emissions from the mid-2030s onwards Aviva has announced it is providing $38m to the Wildlife Trusts in support of a major programme of restoration of Britain's lost temperate rainforests which is designed to simultaneously tackle the climate and nature crises.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Does a green hydrogen power plant stack up?
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Sam Crafter dealt with technology skeptics when he led the task force for the Tesla Big Battery. Now he's doing it again as head of South Australia's hydrogen office. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Does a green hydrogen power plant stack up? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Celebrating Rosa Parks, Black History, and Transit Equity
Front And Centered
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Produced by the Front and Centered Transportation Work Group Photos by the Kitsap Black Student Union On February 4th, the Front and Centered coalition celebrates Rosa Parks’ 110 th birthday! Her legacy as the mother of the civil rights movement and an iconic transit justice activist informs and inspires much of the work that climate and social justice advocates around the country and world do today.
Wolfspeed and ZF partner to develop silicon carbide semiconductors
Charged
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Some European feathers have recently been ruffled by the “Buy American” provisions of the US Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Some say the EU needs to respond by increasing its own support of the EV industry in order to meet the threat from Chinese automakers. So it’s encouraging to see two high-tech companies from either side of the pond collaborating to accelerate the pace of innovation in the e-mobility space.
Industrial decarbonisation hubs secure £6m funding boost
Business Green
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Funding from The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) to support 20 research projects across the UK The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has today announced £6m of funding has been awarded to 20 UK-based research projects that are working on solutions that could help decarbonise the UK's industrial hubs.
EVs Mid-Winter, 2023
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
I seem to be settling in to around monthly “EV…” posts. One excuse for this post was a good article from Forbes on new EVs from next year and later. Although I’m staying with my focus on medium- and low-priced EVs (less than $50K before rebates and tax credits), I’ve noted from the Forbes article that GM (and other manufacturers) generally seem to be leading with.
'Magic Bags': Aldi takes Too Good To Go food waste push to all UK stores
Business Green
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Supermarket estimates its latest initiative could save 4,000 tonnes of food from being wasted every year Supermarket giant Aldi has announced it is to extend its partnership with food waste app Too Good To Go to cover all its 990 UK stores, in a move that should make it easier to stop thousands of tonnes of surplus food going to waste. Following a successful trial last year, the supermarket said it will now offer surplus food bags at discounted prices at all its shops.
Four principles to help catalytic investors optimize allocations and scale impact
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Editor’s note: This blog is part of ImpactAlpha’s “Scaling Impact” series, authored by participants in the Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3) Scaling Learning Labs. Key insights. The post Four principles to help catalytic investors optimize allocations and scale impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
The Green Deal Industrial Plan will be structured around four pillars, all relevant for hydrogen technologies and their applications: A predictable and simplified regulatory environment, that will include a Net-Zero Industry Act, with targets for net-zero technologies by 2030, faster permitting processes alongside the already foreseen CRM Act. Faster access to funding, that will lead.
Jonathan Rose Companies eyes $750 million for its sixth affordable housing fund
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
ImpactAlpha, Feb. 2 – The New York-based real estate firm has been a pioneer in creating and preserving green affordable housing for more. The post Jonathan Rose Companies eyes $750 million for its sixth affordable housing fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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