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Global 'stilling': Is climate change slowing down the wind?

GreenBiz

As carbon dioxide levels rise and the Earth’s poles warm, researchers are predicting a decline in the planet’s wind speeds. This ‘stilling’ could impact wind energy production and plant growth and might even affect the Gulf Stream, which drives much of the world’s climate.

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Why Is Sustainability Important In Business?

Green Business Bureau

The case for business sustainability. 90% of executives believe sustainability is important in business. Today, it’s incontestable that instituting a sustainability strategy is good business. The benefits of this go beyond environmental and social security. That is, more and more studies indicate business sustainability delivers greater prosperity, and designs organizations to last.

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U.S. Energy Storage Monitor

GreenBiz

Each quarter Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP) gather data on U.S. energy storage deployments, prices, policies, regulations, and business models. We compile this information to create the most comprehensive, timely analysis of energy storage in the U.S. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the latest report. The US energy storage market set a new record in the second quarter of 2022, with grid-scale installations totaling 2,608 megawatt hours (MWh) – the

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Not-so-bright new dawn? Observers respond to the Government’s Growth Plan 2022

Envirotec Magazine

Quite apart from its seemingly frosty reception with global investors, the government’s Growth Plan 2022 policy statement also elicited bafflement from environmental commentators, many of whom seemed dismayed by its apparent “dash for gas”, and volte face on protecting the environment. The growth-at-all-costs mini-budget was unveiled by the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on 23 September, headlined by energy support packages described shortly afterwards as “generous” by Ramboll MD Philippa Spence.

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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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Episode 334: The NAACP's new ESG fund, carbon crediting considered

GreenBiz

In this episode, we chat with NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson, debate Microsoft's policy priorities, and wonder why solar panel recycling options are so limited.

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Ocean oil pollution is growing — and not from oil spills

Grist

Oil spills may be dramatic and devastating, but they’re not the biggest contributor to ocean oil pollution — not by a long shot. A report released Wednesday gives that distinction to fossil fuel runoff from highways, parking lots, and other land-based infrastructure, mostly transportation related. According to the report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, “ Oil in the Sea ,” these sources are by far the largest and fastest-growing contributor to ocean oil polluti

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BYD and Castrol to collaborate on fluids and greases for EVs

Charged

Chinese automaker BYD and bp-owned lubricant company Castrol have signed a three-year collaboration agreement for Castrol ON products, which include fluids and greases designed for EVs. BYD will officially recommend Castrol ON EV Transmission Fluid for its Han EVs, and will use Castrol ON fluids in its EVs. “BYD (China) will promote Castrol ON products in its online stores, after-sales centers and across its dealer network in China,” says bp.

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Australian zinc bromide batteries start rolling off production line in Sydney

Renew Economy

Gelion launches production of its “safe and durable” Endure batteries at a newly repurposed manufacturing facility in Western Sydney. The post Australian zinc bromide batteries start rolling off production line in Sydney appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Universal EV Chargers secures $10 million in grants to deploy charging stations at hotels

Charged

Universal EV Chargers, a division of Universal Green Group, has secured nearly $10 million in government green energy grants, which it will use to help hospitality industry businesses roll out EV charging services for their customers, by defraying upfront installation costs. Universal has also earned approved-vendor status for hotel chains including IHG, Wyndham, Marriott and Hilton.

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Peak profits are a memo to miners to swap out coal for critical minerals

Renew Economy

High thermal coal prices are a double-edged sword for miners, signalling the perfect time to reinvest in Australia’s critical minerals opportunity. The post Peak profits are a memo to miners to swap out coal for critical minerals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Diving into EV motor and control system measurements (Webinar)

Charged

Continual improvements and innovations in motor and inverter technologies are key to furthering the goal of global decarbonization in the transportation industry. During this webinar, engineering professionals who develop motor and inverter systems will learn how to more effectively benchmark data for and troubleshoot issues with energy efficiency in EV powertrains.

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Victoria to host Australia’s largest floating solar plant at water facility

Renew Economy

A $1.4m floating solar plant – Australia's biggest yet – is being installed in Warrnambool as part of a government deal with state water corporations. The post Victoria to host Australia’s largest floating solar plant at water facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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First drive of Volvo FH heavy-duty electric truck

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Volvo Trucks currently offers six electric truck models, and it recently began series production of a trio of heavy-duty e-trucks: the long-haul FH; the medium-haul FM; and the FMX for construction applications. Reporters from the Australian EV media outlet The Driven recently traveled to Volvo HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden to take the heavy-duty Volvo FH for a test drive.

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Nord Stream gas leaks: What they mean for the climate and global energy prices

Renew Economy

Two gas pipelines are haemorrhaging methane – a greenhouse gas more potent than CO2 – into the atmosphere via the Baltic Sea. What are the consequences? The post Nord Stream gas leaks: What they mean for the climate and global energy prices 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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Natural gas is the new "Russian winter" as a war element.

Energy Central

No one is willing to give away their natural gas currently Norway does not consider as an auxiliary international economic aid to lower the price of natural gas, statements by the first Norwegian, Jonas Gahr Støre, on his official visit to Sweden on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Emergency tax and energy saving measures Germany announces emergency measures to try to regain energy sovereignty.

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Electricity price rule change looms as reports detail an energy market in crisis

Renew Economy

Australia's energy market rule maker supports doubling of administrated electricity price cap as a key consumer protection mechanism in a volatile market. The post Electricity price rule change looms as reports detail an energy market in crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Origami Solar Wins Grand Prize in U.S. Department of Energy American-Made Solar Prize

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Company receives $500,000 to support U.S.

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Too expensive: BNEF questions use of Australian green ammonia in Japan coal generators

Renew Economy

BNEF questions economics and emissions savings of using green ammonia to co-fire Japanese coal plants, one of the big target markets for Australian companies. The post Too expensive: BNEF questions use of Australian green ammonia in Japan coal generators appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Smart Energy Finances: Germany’s €200bn shield amid explosive market turmoil

Smart Energy International

This week’s edition of Smart Energy Finances looks at the latest happenings in the Russian-induced market crisis, where explosions of the Nordstream 1 and 2 pipelines have urged Germany to action with a €200 billion ($196.2 billion) package. Other stories that make this week’s radar include: the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Cost of Capital Observatory, which aims to help alleviate investment risks for energy projects; the sale of a Brazilian electric utility from Enel (99.9% stake); a c

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Hunter-Central Coast renewable energy zone takes crucial shape, opens to feedback

Renew Economy

EnergyCo releases draft declaration of key NSW REZ that attracted almost 40GW of renewable energy storage projects, including offshore wind. The post Hunter-Central Coast renewable energy zone takes crucial shape, opens to feedback appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar Electricity Global Market is Expected to Reach $ 357,159.4 Million in 2031 at a CAGR of 23.3%

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Global Solar Electricity Market is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during forecast 2022 to 2031

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FRV says Victoria grid forming battery will be the first of many

Renew Economy

FRV Australia confirms $7 million in funding from the Victorian government to build the Terang big battery with grid forming inverters. The post FRV says Victoria grid forming battery will be the first of many appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Electric Vehicle (EV) Range Extender Market Size to Reach USD 2.5 Billion by 2030

altenergymag

The global electric vehicle (EV) range extender market size is projected to reach around USD 2.5 billion by 2030 and registering a growth at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2022 to 2030.

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Bitcoin’s beefy carbon problem – and how other crypto currencies might avoid it

Renew Economy

New analysis finds Bitcoin as damaging to the planet as some of the world’s most dirtiest industries, including beef, gas and oil. But an answer could be in the ether. The post Bitcoin’s beefy carbon problem – and how other crypto currencies might avoid it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Automotive Fuel Cell Market Size is Expanding USD 39.6 Billion by 2030

altenergymag

The global automotive fuel cell market size was valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2021 and is expanding around USD 39.6 billion by 2030 with a registered CAGR of 54% from 2022 to 2030.

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Allison Transmission to develop electric hybrid sub-system for US Army

Charged

Allison Transmission has been awarded a $6.55-million contract from the US Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center to develop its Next Generation Electrified Transmission, which is intended for parallel-hybrid vehicles. Allison will use the funds “to design, develop and test an electric hybrid sub-system in Allison’s Next Generation Electrified Transmission for armored combat vehicles.”.

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The use of industrial timber fuel pellet mill

altenergymag

Today we will speak about industrial timber pellet mill Most of us recognize that modern culture advocates the recycling of resources, specifically waste wood, sawdust, straw, and so on. The wood that could not be used before can be processed into sawdust after squashing as well as processing., sawdust and also various other resources, promote the recycling of waste timber, and facilitate our lives.

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Businesses 'unaware' of their pensions' climate impact, research finds

Business Green

Research from Make My Money Matter and Scottish Widows finds staff increasingly want their employers to offer sustainable pensions. Businesses are in the dark about the carbon footprint of their pension schemes despite most employees wanting their pots to be more sustainable, according to research findings published today by the Make My Money Matter (MMMM) campaign and Scottish Widows.

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This Winter’s Heating Bills Will Be Very High

R-Squared Energy

Domestic oil production remains nearly a million barrels per day (BPD) below the monthly record level set just before the Covid-19 pandemic caused production to plunge. The all-time monthly high for oil production took place in November 2019 at 13.0 million BPD ( Source ). The all-time annual high was also in 2019, when U.S. production averaged 12.3 million BPD.

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Sainsbury's ditches plastic coffee pods

Business Green

New aluminium packaging means pods are now fully recyclable and will help to save over 10 million pieces of plastic each year. Sainsbury's has announced it is ditching the plastic from its home brand coffee pod range and switching to aluminium pods so customers can recycle using standard recycling services. The supermarket said the new aluminium packaging means the range is now fully recyclable and could help to save over 10 million pieces of plastic each year.

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Keeping the lights on is of critical importance for a prosperous future

Energy Central

We previously talked about energy security and the impact on global energy markets resulting from the crisis in Ukraine. In that post we discussed energy security from the traditional perspective of risk of disruption in global energy flows as a result of geopolitical issues. Today we will expand upon the concept of energy security to go beyond the political and address the technical issues.

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Britain becomes net exporter of electricity for first time in a decade

Business Green

New study reveals Britain exported more power to Europe than ever before in the second quarter of the year, making it a net exporter of electricity for the first time in over a decade. Britain exported more power to Europe than ever before in the second quarter of this year, making it a net exporter of electricity for the first time in over a decade, a new report has found.

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E-mobility is not a hindrance: It will drive Europe’s energy transition – EUSEW

Smart Energy International

The debate surrounding emobility is quite fierce for any of us who have a direct stake in Europe’s energy transition. However, as discussed during ‘Building blocks to electric mobility’ – a session held today as part of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) – the case for electric mobility has never been stronger. And while some might view it as adding dangerous energy demand on an already straining grid, for Dr Susanna Koblitz, independent expert on the sector and former head of

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New campaign launched to tackle cost of baking challenge

Business Green

Tate & Lyle Sugars partners with Hubbub to provide energy savings tips for kitchens facing rising energy bills. Tate & Lyle Sugars has this week announced it has partnered with environmental charity Hubbub to launch a campaign showcasing ways people can save on their energy usage and reduce their bills in the kitchen over the coming months. The new campaign, titled Keep Baking, Start Saving , has been launched to demonstrate how simple changes in the kitchen could help keen bakers and cooks