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Clean energy’s dirty secret: the trail of waste left by India’s solar power boom

The Guardian: Energy

But disposing of the waste often falls to informal traders who risk injury when dismantling broken panels Under the scorching sun, a sea of solar panels gleams in the semi-arid landscape. India has 11 similarly vast solar parks, and plans to install another 39 across 12 states by 2026, a commitment to a greener future.

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OCI Solar Power, CPS Energy, And Hyundai Motor Group Agree To Enter Negotiations To Test An Innovative Way To Store Energy

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OCI Solar Power, one of the largest utility-scale solar energy developers in Texas, CPS Energy, the nation's largest municipally-owned, fully-integrated electric and natural gas utility, and the Hyundai Motor Group, a South Korean multinational mobility, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to test recycled electric vehicle (EV) batteries for (..)

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Exploring the Field of Environ Engineering: Safeguarding Our Planet for Future Generations

The Environmental Blog

Environmental engineers develop systems for waste collection, recycling, and disposal. They design landfills that minimize environmental impact and explore innovative recycling methods and waste-to-energy technologies. Solid Waste Management : Efficient management of solid waste is another critical area.

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CPS Energy, Hyundai, OCI Solar sign MOU to test storage pilot with recycled EV batteries

Renewable Energy World

San Antonio municipal utility CPS Energy is partnering with a solar firm and global automobile group to develop a large-scale energy storage testing project from recycled electric vehicle batteries. CPS Energy has been a visionary leader for solar projects in Texas. Hyundai Ioniq EV. Image credit Hyundai.

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Solar PV’s recycling opportunity

Renewable Energy World

As new, more efficient photovoltaic cells become cheaper and more common, and they spread to more and more installations at every scale, they come with a future problem that could get out of hand in the United States, or it could be a source of great opportunity in the industry: solar waste recycling. These are easy to recycle.

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The might of metals in the clean energy transition

GreenBiz

The might of metals in the clean energy transition. Here’s why: Minerals are critical to the transition to clean, green energy. Copper is needed for wind farms, solar panels and electric vehicles. Metals are needed for more than batteries, windmills and solar power, of course. Wed, 02/10/2021 - 01:15.

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Embracing Sustainable Living: A Guide to Establishing Eco-Friendly Practices in Canada

The Environmental Blog

Energy-Efficient Homes One of the most impactful steps towards eco-friendly living in Canada is ensuring that your home is energy-efficient. Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.