GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2020
Could indoor air quality become part of the post coronavirus playbook? Joe Snider. Fri, 05/15/2020 - 01:29. Here is what we know, or think we know, about COVID-19: it can spread through the air. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , it is thought that the COVID-19 virus can spread "through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 15, 2020
American households use more single-use and plastic items in the kitchen than any other part of the home. These 10 tips can help you make sustainable swaps.
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GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2020
Bringing home the bacon: A kindergartner tests the future of food. Jim Giles. Fri, 05/15/2020 - 00:05. Today I bring you exclusive data from the cutting edge of food science. Let me begin by managing expectations. This experiment is so grievously flawed that, to paraphrase Groucho Marx, I would not submit it to any journal likely to accept it. The experiment in question is a taste test of a new product from Berkeley-based startup Prime Roots.
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 15, 2020
Current artificial intelligence (AI) technology is powerful, but often relies on high energy consumption. MIT might have the solution to fix this.
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.
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 15, 2020
These clay tile planters are an alternative to plastic flower pots.
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Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 15, 2020
Aaranya is an agricultural farmstay that pays homage to the rural vernacular and Mother Nature.
GreenTechMedia
MAY 15, 2020
Dramatic reductions in the cost of wind and solar have led to optimism that they can be primary contributors to low-carbon electricity grids. But there's an important obstacle to their profitability: revenue decline. Adding wind and solar to the grid tends to reduce electricity prices during the times that they generate. On a sunny afternoon in California, solar generation can become so large that it brings the price of electricity down to zero.
Solar Power World
MAY 15, 2020
JinkoSolar has announced the official launch of its 2020 flagship Tiger Pro module series. Unveiled through a virtual product lunch, the Tiger Pro module series can generate a maximum power output of up to 580 W — 40% higher than current mainstream 72-cell modules. The Tiger Pro modules use half-cut cells, nine busbars and tiling/shingling… The post Forget 400 watts.
GreenTechMedia
MAY 15, 2020
A major analysis of unemployment in the clean energy sector is showing steep job losses in April. According to E2 and BW Research, nearly 600,000 jobs were shed in energy efficiency, manufacturing, electric vehicles and clean power and fuels. We’ve seen a 17 percent drop in the clean-energy workforce since the start of the year. Those losses amount to double the employment growth in clean energy for the last three years.
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.
Solar Power World
MAY 15, 2020
Locating open surfaces that can host solar arrays large enough to offset a substantial amount of energy can be a challenge in cities. Often, rooftops are riddled with obstructions like HVAC units, and there isn’t enough roof surface on high-rises to build a solar system that could offset significant electricity use — not to mention… The post No room for solar on a high-rise?
Charged
MAY 15, 2020
Volkswagen’s ID.3 will be a milestone vehicle—the company’s first EV based on the new MEB platform. Unfortunately, deliveries have been delayed by software problems , and are now expected to take place in a big batch this summer. It’s also unfortunate that VW has no plans to sell the small electric hatch in North America, but this was probably the right decision, bein’ as how us ‘Mericans don’t cotton to little bitty cars.
Solar Power World
MAY 15, 2020
Michael Levitt, director of business development, Quest Renewables In my role as director of business development at Quest Renewables, I continually seek to better understand our customers’ interests. Quest Renewables is a commercial carport manufacturer, and historically our clientele has been primarily economic buyers. However, as the cost of solar has become significantly more affordable… The post Guest column: The role of aesthetics in the solar industry appeared first on Solar Power W
Impact Alpha
MAY 15, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 15 – There was a let-down inside the Heron Foundation when it reached its goal, ahead of schedule, of investing 100% of its $300 million endowment for impact. “It felt like a boom-splat,” Bezerra told ImpactAlpha. “That felt like such a low bar.” Amid aspirational calls for “systems change” at this week’s Mission Investors. The post Agent of Impact: Dana Bezerra, Heron Foundation appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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.
Solar Power World
MAY 15, 2020
Justice, solar and community advocates joined Senator Troy Singleton in introducing the NJ Clean Energy Equity Act, S. 2484, to help low-income New Jersey families benefit from solar, storage and energy efficiency. The bill is the first step in implementing the New Jersey Equitable and Resilient Solar + Storage Policy Roadmap, which outlines how New… The post New Jersey legislators introduce Clean Energy Equity Act appeared first on Solar Power World.
altenergymag
MAY 15, 2020
The joint solution helps lower costs of grid charging while improving duration and battery performance
Solar Power World
MAY 15, 2020
Clairvest Group announced that it acquired the solar operations and maintenance business of SunPower Corporation. Upon closing, the business will be renamed NovaSource Power Services. The transaction is part of Clairvest’s multi-year pursuit to create a market leading solar O&M platform through a ‘buy and build’ strategy. Clairvest is supporting the current leadership team of… The post SunPower’s O&M business to become NovaSource in acquisition appeared fir
altenergymag
MAY 15, 2020
After more than two months of lockdown measures of varying severity across Europe, the easing of restrictions reveals just how robust and resilient the solar industry is proving to be. Q CELLS calls upon EU and member states to make renewable energy solutions a priority in shaping the energy landscape in Europe after the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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?
U.S. Green Technology
MAY 15, 2020
3 states where you’re most likely to find a job saving the planet When you think about what U.S. states are the most eco-friendly, which ones come to mind first? Perhaps a sunny state like California? Or maybe a state like South Dakota, which is widely known for its wind turbines? Chances are you’re overlooking. The post Green Jobs: 3 U.S. States You May Be Overlooking appeared first on U.S.
Rinexii
MAY 15, 2020
While everyone’s eyes are locked on the current coronavirus pandemic, Alaska is slowly and quietly melting away. Climate change impacts some areas more than others. While fires and droughts are hitting Australia and California, Alaska is seeing it through erosion and land loss. Alaskan communities are struggling due to changes caused by climate change, and they need our help.
Charged
MAY 15, 2020
Clean Energy Trust, a nonprofit that makes seed investments in clean-tech startups from the US Midwest, has announced an investment in Renewance, a provider of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for battery lifecycle management. Renewance provides battery management solutions to the energy storage and EV industries. Services include: enabling clients with defective or end-of life batteries to compare, select and contract with battery recyclers on the Renewance Connect platform; turnkey recy
Greentown Labs
MAY 15, 2020
While it can be easy for startups to let communications fall by the wayside, especially during turbulent times, Greentown Labs partner Captains of Industry says now is when it’s most crucial for you to have “the right message for the right audience at the right time.” And what’s more, they have an actionable plan you can follow to develop that message.
Planet Pulse
MAY 15, 2020
The Missouri River Basin supports an abundance of wildlife, including the least tern and piping plover —shorebirds that are federally listed under the Endangered Species Act. Each depends on the Missouri River for a nesting habitat. As part of their Missouri River Operations Mission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for monitoring parts of the Missouri River Basin to make sure that the Endangered Species Act is adhered to, while ensuring the Missouri River Mainstem System
Unsustainable
MAY 15, 2020
Countries the world over are responding to the current pandemic in different ways, with many instituting lockdown of varying severities and lengths. Ana writes from Novi Sad, illuminating us of the effect upon everday life in Serbia. By Ana Markovi? Serbia Under Lockdown Much like the rest of the world, Serbia was hit hard by the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Business Green
MAY 15, 2020
Transport for London says it is 'determined' to keep gains seen for air pollution and safer streets over past two months after lockdown measures ease. Sadiq Khan has today announced plans to transform parts of central London into "one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world", as part of a sweeping set of measures to support safer walking and cycling for workers as the battle against coronavirus continues.
Charged
MAY 15, 2020
Once again, news of projects in China highlights the piddling scale of US EV efforts. The Shanghai municipal government recently announced plans to deploy 100,000 charging ports, which will double as data-collecting interactive devices. Electric utility State Grid announced in April that it would invest 2.7 billion yuan ($383 million) to roll out 78,000 charging piles across the country.
Business Green
MAY 15, 2020
European Parliament adopts resolution calling for EU coronavirus recovery fund that prioritises net zero and the Paris Agreement. MEPs have called on the European Commission deliver a "massive" €2tr coronavirus recovery fund next week that prioritises the proposed Green Deal agenda to transform Europe into the world's first net zero continent by 2050.
Solar Power World
MAY 15, 2020
Spruce Finance has bought Clearway Energy’s entire portfolio of residential solar assets. The deal is Spruce’s largest to date. The 53 MW of rooftop solar assets acquired from Clearway expands Spruce’s portfolio by 20% to more than 250 MW. This brings Spruce’s year-to-date portfolio growth to more than 30%, which already matches the 30% increase… The post Spruce Finance buys 53-MW residential rooftop portfolio from Clearway Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.
Business Green
MAY 15, 2020
Transport for London says it is 'determined' to keep gains seen for air pollution and safer streets over past two months after lockdown measures ease. Sadiq Khan has today announced plans to transform parts of central London into "one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world", as part of sweeping set of measures to support safer walking and cycling for workers and citizens as the battle against coronavirus continues.
Business Green
MAY 15, 2020
Firm will move the Gresham's lithium-ion 50MW/75MWh Thurock battery storage site's outputs between different markets from its Edinburgh control room. Demand response specialist Flexitricity has clinched a deal to manage, optimise, and provide balancing services for one of Europe's largest battery storage sites. The firm announced today that it has inked a deal with Gresham House Storage Fund to provide market access and optimise revenue for the 50MW/75MWh Thurcroft energy storage site in South Y
Solar Power World
MAY 15, 2020
Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) recently completed the construction of several solar energy systems for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Biloxi VA Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. These solar energy systems include a 550-kW solar PV parking canopy, a 40-kW rooftop solar PV array, and a PV parking canopy for electric service vehicles.… The post HSGS completes solar portfolio for Biloxi VA Medical Center appeared first on Solar Power World.
Impact Alpha
MAY 15, 2020
TGIF, Agents of Impact! Agents of Impact Call No. 17: 10x Community Capital. Small businesses and nonprofits will need capital, and lots of it, to re-open and recover from the COVID crash. The network of community development financial institutions, or CDFIs, built over decades, is rallying to extend loans where most banks don’t reach: in low-income.
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