Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will now run as a virtual event from 9 to 11 December 2020. The European Commission’s Policy Officer for Packaging and Packaging Waste, Maja Desgrees du Lou, is the keynote speaker in the opening session on day two entitled Revisiting Plastics Recyclability. Virginijus Sinkevi?ius,

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 9, 2022

As clean energies grow in countries’ energy mixes, ongoing innovation is key for reducing costs and improving the performance. UK SMEs join forces to drive energy storage innovation Why corporates should partner with start-ups to boost innovation Ofgem, IRENA, IEA and World Bank launch Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

But now Europe is poised to enact laws that would not only recognise the harms of chemical-intensive agriculture, but also to ensure that synthetic pesticide and fertiliser use is significantly reduced. Instead, the message – which echoes positions often used by the fossil fuel lobby – is that EU policy should optimise incentives.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 19, 2022

A new cluster of meta-operating systems research and innovation actions received 64 million euros of EU funding, in order to revolutionize edge computing in Europe. For Europe to maintain and, why not, augment its strength in the computing continuum, serious work needs to be done in the field. Have you read?

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Planet Pulse

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In August, Planet announced its first three certified partners through our new Planet Orbit Certification Program, all of whom have a deep understanding of Planet data and are creating innovative solutions on our platform. Notably, we are seeing a transformation in sustainable agriculture across Europe.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 11, 2019

New European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled Europe's Green Deal on Wednesday, a package of 50 far-reaching policy ideas that are still missing many key details, calling it a "man on the moon moment" for Europe. This is Europe’s ‘man on the moon moment.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In particular, there needs to be revisions to the objectives and the governance and working group structures and countries need to increase their efforts to spend 3% of their GDP on R&I and to foster the scale-up of innovations, the EC states in its Communication on the revised SET plan. Have you read?

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Energy Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2023

This piece was authored by Muhammad Abdullah, an 2023 summer Transportation Policy intern with Energy Innovation and Energy Innovation’s Chris Busch, Director Transportation and Senior Economist. But further policy action is needed to speed their adoption. 8] Globally, ZEV truck sales doubled in 2022, reaching 1.2

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 21, 2022

For hydrogen to contribute to net-zero goals, its production needs to expand to a much larger scale, become fully decarbonised and find a cost-effective place in the electricity system, the TSO association states in a set of policy recommendations it has formulated. Have you read? Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 23, 2022

According to the report, the main regulatory challenges seem represented by the policy choices related to interoperability and standardisation, in particular the option for a mandated rather than a facilitated APIs adoption, and the concerns about privacy and cybersecurity. “In

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Engineering firm ECOncrete® has won the European Commission Horizon 2020 Fast Track to Innovation funding programme with a large-scale deployment at the Port of Vigo, Galicia, Spain. Thus, it has recently committed to reach zero carbon emissions in 2030.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

One of the first synthetic eFuel production units in Europe could be implemented at an Energy Recovery Plant near Porto. Deploying a seemingly innovative technology configuration and design, the group behind it, LIPOR, suggests it is set to revolutionize the waste-to-energy industry while simultaneously decarbonizing the aviation sector.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 12, 2023

The US-based organisation – which has links to a network of fossil fuel funded think tanks and advocacy groups – has opposed climate-friendly measures in Europe, such as the phase-out of petrol cars and green farming reforms, despite being removed from the lobby register over a year ago.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The BRIDGE initiative is aimed to unite Horizon 2020 and other EU-funded projects to create a structured view of cross-cutting issues which are encountered in these and may constitute an obstacle to innovation. Join Enlit Europe in Paris. Don’t miss out on the most important energy transition conversations. Register now

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The IEA has released its annual review of Hungary’s energy policy, stating that energy efficiency needs to be central in the coming years for the European country to reach its net zero targets, The Hungary 2022 Energy Policy Review states how Hungary has significantly increased its climate ambitions since the last review.

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 16, 2022

The analysis also is focussed on the system needs rather than the storage technology mix itself, which will depend on the evolving costs, technologies and innovation landscape.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The government is reportedly considering a major U-turn on crucial green heating policies - but Minister's wariness risks undermining investment and failing to account for the impact of innovation Along with millions of others, I used to love 'Orange Wednesdays'. Innovation that is advancing fast.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

AUGUST 22, 2023

The European Commission has listed an upcoming tender on “Innovative applications/integration of geothermal heating and cooling in industry.” Source: European Commission The post Tender – Innovative industrial applications of geothermal heating and cooling first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News.

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Planet Pulse

JUNE 7, 2021

For the fourth year in a row, Planet is partnering with the Copernicus Masters competition in search of innovative start-up ideas with a focus on the environment and climate change. These environmental objectives require quick and efficient mobilization by everyone – policy makers and governments, industry, and citizens.

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Business Green

APRIL 7, 2021

Zenobe claims Battery will be largest grid-connected battery in Europe and first to absorb reactive power directly from a transmission network. Zenobe Energy has announced plans for a "pioneering" 100MW battery storage project in north-west England, which it claims will be the largest of its kind in Europe once up and running next year.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 21, 2024

Canada’s Smart Grid Innovation Network created a smart energy benchmark model to support Canadian utilities in the transition to net zero. In general, the larger utilities were found to score more points, with their greater financial and non-financial resources to plan, execute, innovate and adopt best practices.

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Business Green

APRIL 14, 2021

UK leads the way as Europe's onshore and offshore wind sector sees investment grow 70 per cent, despite Covid-19 disruption. Europe wants more wind energy to deliver its climate and energy goals," he said. But the right policies are missing, notably on the permitting of new farms where rules and procedures are too complex.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Moreover, for innovative market players, the lack of smart meter rollout can be a barrier to market entry and thus to competition. Their non-availability is a key barrier to consumers receiving regular and accurate metering data in a timely manner.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2023

A new handbook aims to increase biodiversity in agriculture, by promoting innovative approaches to contract arrangements for government-funded payments to farmers. The handbook is the product of Contracts2.0, a four-year project funded under the EU Horizon 2020 programme.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From thought-provoking discussions to cutting-edge innovations, we’ve got the inside scoop on the most buzz-worthy topics that took centre stage at this electrifying event. However, inconsistent policies, regulatory uncertainties, and inadequate market mechanisms can impede progress.

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Business Green

JANUARY 9, 2023

Innovation across the hydrogen industry is shifting in favour of low-emission solutions, according to a new joint study of hydrogen technology patents by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The study also found that both of these regions saw significant growth in the past decade.

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Business Green

JUNE 22, 2022

Confidence is rapidly growing that fully decarbonising the power system across the UK and Europe can be achieved at no additional cost by 2035. It therefore argues such a vision should be at the core of government's policy plans as they strive to deliver on their goal of building a net zero emission continent by mid-century.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 25, 2024

The chief executive of Ørsted Europe believes that policymakers don’t know what they want from the market, with higher prices for green electrons as a result. Do they want to retain industrial demand in Europe? She believes Europe has an edge on some other markets, because of the supranational set-up. Do they want jobs?

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The European Sustainable Energy Awards recognise outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation and efforts in energy efficiency and renewables. Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action, Woman in Energy, and Young Energy Trailblazer. European Sustainable Energy Awards 2022 Finalists.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 26, 2022

What steps are needed to drive climate innovation and make zero-emission technologies the most affordable, accessible and attractive choice? He added that they must create policies such as carbon taxes to drive the demand for clean technologies. 2021 climate action achievements. 2021 climate action achievements.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 29, 2022

Continued innovation to meet drivers’ needs lowers cost and increases convenience. . • Infrastructure is seamlessly integrated into a smart energy system. This will in turn minimise the impact of the EV transition on the grid and offer the lowest cost tariffs to consumers. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

2 But CBI Economics is warning that without further investment and policy stability, the strength of future growth is in jeopardy as the US and EU compete to attract and develop clean industries. However, for this growth to materialise, it is imperative that Government provide policy consistency and unwavering ambition.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

According to the research, Europe is leading the charge in the development of clean hydrogen, with Germany home to 25 of the total already operational projects (equal to 27%); the U.S. Continued innovation and investment will see this hurdle cleared in time. home to 7 (7%); the UK home to 7 (7%); and Japan home to 7 (7%).

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 26, 2024

Growth in batteries outpaced almost all other clean energy technologies in 2023 as falling costs, advancing innovation and supportive industrial policies helped drive up demand for the crucial technology, finds the IEA’s Batteries and Secure Energy Transitions World Energy Outlook Special Report.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The project policy report states blockchain challenges to include security, scalability, privacy and identity, liability and markets, data access, interoperability and standards, sustainability and fairness and acceptance.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Companies and investors must team up with farm sectors, businesses and governments aspiring to achieve forest-friendly development, argue the Earth Innovation Institute's Daniel Nepstad and Darrel Webber. Dan Nepstad is a forest ecologist and president and founder of Earth Innovation Institute (EII).

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 28, 2024

The focus for the Horizon Europe climate, energy and mobility ‘cluster’ for its forthcoming three years is on the green and digital transitions and EU resilience. The 2025-2027 strategic plan for Horizon Europe-supported research and innovation (R&I) in the energy sector identifies four specific areas: 1. Have you read?

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