The clean energy transition is happening faster than forecasters thought
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A revised energy forecast from the IEA shows the 'largest ever upward revision.
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South Australia’s remarkable 100 per cent renewables run extends to over 10 days
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 20, 2022
South Australia posts a remarkable and world-first run of net 100 per cent wind and solar for more than 10 days, or 249 hours. The post South Australia’s remarkable 100 per cent renewables run extends to over 10 days appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Building a Sustainable Lifestyle the Simple Way
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
If you want to make your lifestyle more sustainable than it is now, there’s good news. It’s not necessary to turn your world upside-down to achieve the noble goal of living in a more responsible way. In fact, it’s the small changes that can add up to major transformations and deliver excellent results. Most start […]. The post Building a Sustainable Lifestyle the Simple Way appeared first on The Green Living Guy.
Metaverse energy research to launch in Australia
Smart Energy International
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
University of Wollongong Professor Willy Susilo has been awarded more than Au$400,000 (US$266,000) for research into green and sustainable energy-efficient metaverse technologies. The research grant from the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment, and Facilities scheme will be used to build a state-of-the-art research infrastructure that is capable of precise, real-time monitoring of important electrical parameters.
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.
An energy storage boom is coming thanks to the new storage ITC
Solar Power World
OCTOBER 12, 2022
A 21st century gold rush is upon us, as individuals, businesses and utilities sprint to install energy storage systems using the new storage investment tax credit (ITC) included in the IRA. For the first time, batteries don’t have to be installed with or charged by solar panels to receive a tax credit. Systems of any… The post An energy storage boom is coming thanks to the new storage ITC appeared first on Solar Power World.
Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages
Charged
DECEMBER 13, 2022
By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. In almost every instance, Beam says its customers’ savings on construction and electric work exceeds the cost of the EV ARC, which starts at $59,400.
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5 Reasons Cities Should Include Trees in Climate Action
The City Fix
AUGUST 1, 2022
Cities and communities around the world are stepping up to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prevent dangerous climate change impacts. Their strategies typically focus on reducing emissions from sectors such as transportation, energy, housing and waste. But there’s one sector many communities.
'An amazing year': Scotland sees renewables generation soar 55 per cent
Business Green
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Government data confirms surge in wind and solar generation during July and September. Renewable energy generation in Scotland during the third quarter of the year rose a massive 55 per cent year-on-year, according to new figures from the Scottish government released yesterday. The data for the period from July to September shows that a combination of increased capacity and higher wind, solar, and hydro output resulted in a sharp rise in clean power generation.
3D-Printed Electric Car Whipped Up By Canadian Auto Parts Companies
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 31, 2022
Canadian auto parts suppliers are putting their sustainability skills on display with the Project Arrow electric car featuring a 3D-printed chassis.
Why AI is vital in the race to meet the SDGs
GreenBiz
JULY 27, 2022
Artificial intelligence can accelerate progress of the Sustainable Development Goals and help us get back on track to reaching them by 2030, but the devil's in the ethics details.
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.
The US is finally getting serious about nature-based solutions
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2022
A new Biden administration framework acknowledges that harnessing nature-based solutions to fight the climate crisis has become table stakes.
Is advanced recycling the answer to plastic waste?
GreenBiz
AUGUST 1, 2022
Waste into materials not just once but continuously: It’s the brass ring of the circular economy. Can it work?
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GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
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GreenBiz
AUGUST 19, 2022
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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?
South Australia’s incredible week: 104.1 per cent wind and solar over seven days
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 17, 2022
South Australia reaches 104.1 per cent wind and solar over state demand for the last seven days. The post South Australia’s incredible week: 104.1 per cent wind and solar over seven days appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How Can You Protect Your Small Green Business?
Green Living Guy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Many small green businesses fold early in the game. That’s because of a lack of knowledge and ensuing poor decisions that the owners have made. With the right advice, you can avoid these pitfalls. We discuss some of the key aspects small business owners need to pay attention to. All so that the best decisions […]. The post How Can You Protect Your Small Green Business?
“Epic stuff:” Renewables reach 84 pct share of world’s biggest isolated grid
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 13, 2022
WA grid hits new record of 84 per cent renewables share on Monday, mostly from rooftop solar. The post “Epic stuff:” Renewables reach 84 pct share of world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Western Australia sets new renewables record of 81% – in world’s biggest isolated grid
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
WA grid reaches record level of 81 per cent renewables, driven mostly by rooftop solar. The post Western Australia sets new renewables record of 81% – in world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Updated: Former ALP maverick and fossil fuel supporter Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to the board of a company invested in coal mining. The post Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renewables reach record 68.7 per cent share of generation in Australia’s main grid
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Renewables set new record for instantaneous share of main grid generation on Friday, with wind and solar alone also setting a new benchmark. The post Renewables reach record 68.7 per cent share of generation in Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Another giga-scale wind, solar and battery project jostles for a spot in new renewable zone
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Virya Energy proposes 220 of wind turbines, up to 300MW of solar PV and a 500MW/500MWh battery north-west of Jerilderie. The post Another giga-scale wind, solar and battery project jostles for a spot in new renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Prototype wind turbine sets new world record for power output
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 11, 2022
A new world record for the most power a single wind turbine has produced over a 24-hour period has been set by wind giant Siemens Gamesa. The post Prototype wind turbine sets new world record for power output appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Anheuser-Busch and Sysco Order More than $15M in Tesla Electric Semi Trucks in One Day
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
UPDATE: Sysco, one of the largest food deliverers in the world, placed an order for 50 Tesla Semi trucks. The company operates a fleet of more than 7,000 trucks. “This reinforces Sysco’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by reducing the environmental impact of our operations. In addition to the positive environmental impacts, we will also […].
Graph of the Day: Wind energy delivers three quarters of Victoria’s demand for first time
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Wind energy sets new record share of 75 per cent of demand in the state of Victoria. The post Graph of the Day: Wind energy delivers three quarters of Victoria’s demand for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.
World’s first offshore green hydrogen electrolyser begins production
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
First offshore green hydrogen electrolyser produces its first batch of green hydrogen in France. The post World’s first offshore green hydrogen electrolyser begins production appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Two new “grid forming” batteries and an electrolyser: Victoria races to replace coal
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Victoria Labor will help fund two new large-scale battery systems and a renewable hydrogen electrolyser project as part of a raft of new projects and targets for the state. The post Two new “grid forming” batteries and an electrolyser: Victoria races to replace coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australia’s huge new nickel mine will host world’s biggest renewable micro-grid
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Huge $1.7 billion copper and nickel mine in remote part of Australia will feature world's biggest off-grid renewables plant and extended periods of no fossil fuel power. The post Australia’s huge new nickel mine will host world’s biggest renewable micro-grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Tesla Loves Texas for Battery Production not Grünheide
Green Living Guy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
According to Electrive: In Germany, Tesla continues to focus on battery production says no to Grünheide for now. but wants to prioritise the USA first because of the prospect of extensive US government subsidies. Battery production in Texas is to be ramped up sooner than planned, but in at Giga battery factory in Berlin in Grünheide […]. The post Tesla Loves Texas for Battery Production not Grünheide appeared first on The Green Living Guy.
Biden Administration Announces Approval of EV Charging Infrastructure Across 35 States
Green Living Guy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Going Green by Growing EV Charging The Biden-Harris Administration today announced more than two-thirds of Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have been approved ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, established and funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“Thinner than human hair:” MIT develops solar cell to turn any surface into power source
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology develop technique to make paper-thin and lightweight solar cells that can be applied to any surface. The post “Thinner than human hair:” MIT develops solar cell to turn any surface into power source appeared first on RenewEconomy.
When wind and solar replace fossil fuels, we will use less energy, save money, and won’t be as sick
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Modelling for Australia economy shows rapid switch to renewables will save energy, save money, and deliver considerable health benefits. The post When wind and solar replace fossil fuels, we will use less energy, save money, and won’t be as sick appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Test Drive Results Chevy Bolt EUV 2023
Green Living Guy
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
I really do like this car. No kidding. It’s a smaller mid size Chevy. Also I don’t worry ever about range with this thing! I mean ever! It’s like a step closer almost to an Equinox! Wow! As I wrote about this before: Electric drive unit: 200 hp (150 kW) of motoring power, 266 lb-ft […]. The post Test Drive Results Chevy Bolt EUV 2023 appeared first on The Green Living Guy.
All-Electric bZ4X Production Model Announced in Japan
Green Living Guy
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Contribution to SDGs based on the concept of “home planet” As a leader in electrification, Toyota’s introduction of bZ4X represents the first of a global series of battery-electric vehicles to be introduced under the global “Toyota bZ” brand umbrella. Once the rubber hits the road, bZ4X will have a manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles for XLE front-wheel drive models.
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