It's time to trash recycling
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Our waste management practices are distractions from our main problem: too much stuff. But alternatives exist.
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Remote tiny house in the Netherlands has a design inspired by foliage
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 18, 2019
When a client tasked the team behind Liberté Tiny Houses to create a mobile, minimalist home where she could reconnect with nature, they responded by building the Makatita — a 182-square-foot tiny home with a shape that was inspired by the organic form of a leaf.
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California's epic electric truck policy is coming
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2019
This is leadership for the climate and for mobility.
US Microgrid Market Slowed in 2019. PG&E Could Singlehandedly Reverse the Trend
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The burgeoning U.S. microgrid industry is set to install less controllable capacity this year than it did last year. But that setback may prove a temporary blip, especially if a new effort to back up the beleagured Northern California grid comes to fruition. The U.S. microgrid market set a record with 666 megawatts of capacity additions in 2018, but project delays and cancellations have dropped the expected 2019 total to 553 megawatts, according to a new report by energy research firm Wood Macke
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.
What happened with Samsung's smartphone upcycling program
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2019
It’s exploring useful second life for older gadgets collected through its e-waste programs.
MVRDV to transform Seouls concrete-dominated waterfront into a vibrant, green oasis
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Seoul has announced yet another inspiring eco-oriented urban project — a waterfront revitalization scheme designed by Dutch firm MVRDV.
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Modern townhome in Philadelphia combines functionality and sustainability
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Custom, artistic elements throughout the property paired with the sustainable and efficient features give this building its unique, eco-friendly flair.
KPI-Based Guarantees Will Unlock 300MW of Commercial Storage-as-a-Service
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Corporations aren’t just interested in renewable energy; they are a leading driver of its growth. According to data from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, corporate customers procured a total of 5.8 gigawatts of wind and solar projects in 2018, an increase of 109 percent over the previous year. As the market for commercial and industrial (C&I) renewables gains momentum, it’s also evolving to include increasingly cost-competitive energy storage, which many see as critical to
Pamper your partner with these eco-friendly gift ideas
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Here are Inhabitat’s recommendations for eco-conscious gifts that will show your partner and the planet plenty of love this holiday season.
7 European Companies Looking to Go Big in American Clean Power in 2020
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The Europeans are coming. From offshore wind, to solar, to the ballooning corporate renewables market, utilities, oil majors and developers are heading across the Atlantic for a piece of that gigantic American power pie. Many of the companies on this (non-exhaustive) list have been laying the foundations of this effort for some time. Here are seven we'll be keeping a close eye on in 2020.
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.
Obra Architects stimulates climate change discussion with a climate-correcting machine
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The installation uses greenhouse technology to create perpetual, spring-like weather conditions through the fall and winter in reference to global warming.
Arguments Against Electric Vehicles Are Running On Empty
Forbes Green Tech
DECEMBER 18, 2019
New research from Harvard University shows that electric vehicles are cleaner than the internal combustion even if coal is used, which is on the decline anyway.
Rivian’s VP of Propulsion: Thermal issues are the dominant limiting factor for maximizing EV performance
Charged
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Charged recently chatted with Rivian’s VP of Propulsion Richard Farquhar to learn more about the design and development of the company’s unique electric platform (read the whole story in our upcoming issue). Farquhar spent 15 years as Powertrain Director at McLaren Automotive, designing and developing some of the highest-performance propulsion systems in the world for sports cars, supercars and hypercars – first internal combustion engines, and more recently hybrid and electric systems.
Capital on the Frontier: Impact in emerging markets is a 2020 growth story
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 18, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dece. 18 – Not enough money for promising ventures. Too much money flowing to a few companies. Both statements are true for impact-oriented small and growing businesses in emerging markets. The big opportunity in “frontier finance” for small and growing businesses: solving large problems for large populations. Intrepid entrepreneurs are working on the frontlines of climate The post Capital on the Frontier: Impact in emerging markets is a 2020 growth story appeared first on ImpactAlp
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.
Berkeley Lab utility-scale solar report shows Florida led country in 2018 installations
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Berkeley Lab has released its 2019 edition of its “Utility-Scale Solar” report, which presents analysis of project-level data from a fleet of PV and CSP projects exceeding 5 MW in size. While focused on key developments in 2018, this report explores trends in deployment and project design, installed project prices, operating costs, capacity factors, power… The post Berkeley Lab utility-scale solar report shows Florida led country in 2018 installations appeared first on Solar Po
2019 in review: Top 3 corporate sustainability trends
EDF + Business
DECEMBER 18, 2019
By Daniel Hill This blog is a follow up to an earlier blog published: Top 3 Trends in Corporate Sustainability for 2019. Earlier this year, I identified the top 3 corporate sustainability trends that all business leaders should be watching in 2019. Those trends were: mobility projects gaining popularity as a strategy to reduce emissions, longstanding sustainability champions being joined by the majority and greater industry diversity for Science-Based Targets.
DNV GL report finds transition to clean energy driven by cities, states, corporations
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The transition from carbon-intensive generation to clean and renewable energy is picking up the pace in the United States, finds DNV GL’s latest “Energy Transition Outlook” report. However, unlike many other regions, the transition is being driven sub-nationally by cities, states, and corporations due to the lack of supportive federal regulations.
Valmet Automotive starts battery production in Finland
Charged
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Valmet Automotive has started producing batteries at its plant in Salo, Finland, which the company converted from a cell phone manufacturing plant. Construction on the new battery plant began in May 2019. Valmet added new logistics facilities logistics and production lines. Full-scale production is scheduled for early next year. By that time, the company estimates it will employ over 300 workers at the plant.
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?
IBM Research discovers new battery design that could outperform lithium-ion
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
IBM Research has discovered a new battery design that doesn’t use heavy metals and may outperform lithium-ion batteries. To expand the promise of these batteries from the lab into reality, IBM Research has signed joint development agreements with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America, battery electrolyte supplier Central Glass, and battery manufacturer Sidus.
Idaho transit agency buys eight Proterra buses and charging stations
Charged
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Idaho’s Valley Regional Transit (VRT) will purchase eight Proterra Catalyst 35-foot E2 electric buses and eight Proterra 125 kW charging systems. VRT is the first transit agency in Idaho to purchase electric buses, according to Proterra. With the new order, about one fourth of the agency’s fleet will be electric. Funding for the electric buses came from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emissions Program Grants.
Solar developer Encore Renewable Energy will install country’s first long duration, liquid air battery
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Highview Power Storage and renewable energy developer Encore Renewable Energy jointly announced plans to develop the United States’ first long duration, liquid air energy storage system. This facility will be a minimum of 50 MW, provide in excess of eight hours of storage (400 MWh) and will be located in northern Vermont. The project is… The post Solar developer Encore Renewable Energy will install country’s first long duration, liquid air battery appeared first on Solar Power World.
CCE Group officially announces the start of construction of its large-scale “La Huella” PV project
altenergymag
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The Clean Capital Energy Group kicked off construction of the "La Huella" ground-mounted project in Chile at the end of November in a ground-breaking ceremony.
Clean Coalition helps Santa Barbara Unified School District start massive solar microgrid initiative
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) has unanimously approved an ambitious initiative with the Clean Coalition, a nonprofit organization, and Sage Energy Consulting to stage solar-driven microgrids and electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) at schools throughout the District. The microgrids will feature solar and energy storage that can provide long-duration resilience, along with EVCI… The post Clean Coalition helps Santa Barbara Unified School District start massive
3 Simple Lessons That A Cumulus Cloud Can Teach About Climate Change
Forbes Green Tech
DECEMBER 18, 2019
A simple cumulus cloud offers 3 lessons about climate change misconceptions.
Battery energy storage systems are at increasing risk for arc-flash hazards
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
By Immanuel F. Umenei, NA Vertical Market Manager – Renewable Energy, Littelfuse Battery-based energy storage systems are in demand but their design is still considered to be in its infancy because the technologies are evolving rapidly. According to the IEEE paper “Arc-Flash in Large Battery Energy Storage Systems — Hazard Calculation and Mitigation,” the design… The post Battery energy storage systems are at increasing risk for arc-flash hazards appeared first on Solar Power World.
Irizar launches next-gen electric bus
Charged
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Spanish bus manufacturer Irizar launched the next generation of its electric bus at a recent bus fair. Available in 10-, 12-, 15- and 18-meter models, the new ie bus features weight reduction, higher passenger capacity, more efficient batteries, and new interior and exterior design, compared to the prior model. The new ie model has a 350 kWh battery pack and a range of 250 km in urban environments and standard weather conditions.
Solar Frontier secures financing for 210-MW Mustang Two solar project
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Solar Frontier Americas has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210-MW Mustang Two solar project in Kings County, California. Lenders for the approximately $176 million construction-to-term facility are KeyBank N.A. and Mizuho Bank. Morgan Stanley Renewables has committed to make up to $120 million in tax equity financing for Mustang… The post Solar Frontier secures financing for 210-MW Mustang Two solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.
EU lawmakers strike compromise on green finance taxonomy
Business Green
DECEMBER 18, 2019
MEPs and Finnish presidency of the EU Council agree a compromise on taxonomy regulation, ending tussle over whether nuclear can qualify as 'green'.
Arcadia Power will manage community solar customers for Summit Ridge Energy projects
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) announced a partnership with Arcadia Power to sign and manage residential customers across multiple markets, including Maryland and Illinois, where SRE’s community solar portfolios are the largest within each state. “Given the size of our community solar portfolios in both Maryland and Illinois, SRE needed a partner with best–in–class customer acquisition… The post Arcadia Power will manage community solar customers for Summit Ridge Energy projects ap
Rebecca Taylor Launches ReCollect: A Trade-In And Recycling Program For Rebecca Taylor Customers
Forbes Green Tech
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Rebecca Taylor introduces ReCollect, a new program that repurposes, recycles and resells pre-loved Rebecca Taylor clothing.
Highview Power and Encore Renewable Energy to Co-Develop the First Long Duration, Liquid Air Energy Storage System in the United States
altenergymag
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Northern Vermont facility will help put more renewable energy on the region’s electric grid
Burns & McDonnell to build solar microgrid for U.S. Navy Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Hawaii Governor David Ige joined military dignitaries, legislative leadership and project engineers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Tuesday to celebrate the blessing of the Pacific Energy Assurance and Renewables Laboratory (PEARL). PEARL, which will be designed and built by engineering, architecture and construction firm Burns & McDonnell, is a state-of-the-art renewable energy microgrid developed… The post Burns & McDonnell to build solar microgrid for U.S.
On climate risk, financial regulators are leaving us exposed to a devastating crisis
Business Green
DECEMBER 18, 2019
UK financial regulators are failing to enforce disclosure regulations, allowing companies to ignore climate risk, writes ClientEarth's Stephanie Morton.
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