Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The new service is initially launching trials in more than 20 Co-op stores[1] with kiosk-style ‘pods’ intended to make it quick and easy for shoppers to sell their old devices such as phones, tablets, e-readers and smartwatches, which then get repaired, refurbished, reused, or recycled. Latest figures show the UK produced a total of 1.6

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GreenTechMedia

JULY 7, 2020

Solar, wind and energy storage projects are going up across the country, creating tens of thousands of jobs for the people building and operating them. Avangrid is a utility group based in the Northeast whose renewables arm is one of the country’s biggest owners of wind and solar farms. What do developers do each day?

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The microgrid, developed by the state distribution company Western Power in partnership with the power company Synergy, is comprised of 1.6MW of wind, up to 1MW of rooftop solar and a 5MW/4.5MWh storage battery. The Western Australian coastal town of Kalbarri can now be powered by a 100% renewable energy-intelligent microgrid.

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GreenTechMedia

APRIL 2, 2020

Large-scale solar and wind projects face possible coronavirus-related delays, but perhaps no part of the U.S. renewables industry has felt the outbreak's sting more quickly than home solar developers and installers. For businesses and customers, the future looks exceedingly uncertain. The residential sector is already smarting.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We've reported in the past on the growing use of solar lighting systems and fuel cells to provide reliable power to construction and engineering projects, and now the mobile phone industry looks to be on the cusp of seizing the Holy Grail of renewables powered mobile masts. This is a big deal in and of itself.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We've reported in the past on the growing use of solar lighting systems and fuel cells to provide reliable power to construction and engineering projects, and now the mobile phone industry looks to be on the cusp of seizing the Holy Grail of renewables powered mobile masts. This is a big deal in and of itself.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From a generation perspective, this seems doable with solar and wind farms popping up everywhere and consumers being receptive of making the switch to electric vehicles. The market is finding new and exciting ways to put solar basically anywhere, and wind turbines are becoming more and more efficient.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

They also use their influence to prevent or slow the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power that could potentially reduce their profits. Better Energy Option For You There are a number of safer energy options available than utilities, such as solar power and wind power. What are they not telling you and why?

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As Carlton Reid explains in a recent Forbes article , unlike phones or laptops, EVs have sophisticated battery management systems (BMS) that are designed to maximize battery life. Thomas says that Nissan’s new factory currently under construction in Sunderland, England will use EV batteries to store energy from solar panels and wind turbines.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The farms we work with are seeing a huge spike in demand [for direct sales]," Dan Miller, CEO and founder of the crowdfunding platform Steward , told me when we spoke by phone in early April. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 01:30. In the spring of 2020, many small farms across the U.S. found themselves in a bittersweet predicament.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 30, 2021

James Parish, a wind gust from Ida lifted most of the roof from the home of Sharon Lavigne. Ida’s sustained wind speeds at the time exceeded 100 miles per hour, National Hurricane Center reports show, with higher gusts. Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of the devastating Hurricane Katrina. And around 10:00 p.m.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Energy Information Administration’s data shows that the overnight capital cost required to build new onshore wind and conventional natural gas combined-cycle power plants in the U.S. Although that may never happen in the mobile phone market, solar has been seeing better products at lower prices every year for a decade.

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Charged

APRIL 30, 2020

Neodymium, praseodymium, lanthanum and other rare earth materials are widely used in a variety of technological applications, including EV motors and wind turbines. The US Department of Energy (DOE) will provide up to $18 million for basic research to ensure the continued availability of rare earth elements.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 18, 2021

The team at Aurea Technologies has come to the rescue with the Shine Turbine, a compact and lightweight wind-powered turbine that offers renewable energy to outdoor enthusiasts who need to recharge electronic devices. We’re offering wind power that fits in your backpack,” said Cat Adalay, CEO and founder of Aurea Technologies.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The conversion efficiency of the system is unclear, although a 3-by-2-foot panel can apparently recharge two phones in a day. The conversion efficiency of the system is unclear, although a 3-by-2-foot panel can apparently recharge two phones in a day. ’ in 2020. Turning crop waste into solar panels: AuREUS.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The Latham, New York-based company, already the country’s largest user of hydrogen to fuel forklifts and other working vehicles using its fuel cells, also intends to build a gigafactory to expand production of fuel cells and electrolyzers, spurring a phone call last week from U.S. Tuesday’s sale of about 43.7

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 20, 2021

Read more: The automated vessel designed to transport electricity from offshore wind farms to shore. Read more: The automated vessel designed to transport electricity from offshore wind farms to shore. Contributed by Benedikt Sobotka , CEO of Eurasian Resources Group and co-chair of the Global Battery Alliance.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

New 'Eco-Towers' boast built-in wind turbines, solar panels, and batteries, allowing Vodafone to extend coverage to remote, off-grid locations. Vodafone is hoping to deploy mobile communications masts across the UK which power themselves using built-in wind, solar, and battery technologies, the telecoms giant revealed today.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Citing examples such as the transition from landlines to mobile phones, the researchers argue that an 'S curve' deployment trend could apply to the fast-expanding global renewables sector. But they also warn this outcome would require government and businesses to work together to harness the "exponential growth" of the clean power sector.

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Business Green

JULY 2, 2020

Yet, while we have much to do to win the war today, we must be as fervent in protecting tomorrow. The shock to our economies will be substantial, and it is not a moment too soon for us to begin rebuilding a more resilient, and brighter future for all. This ecosystem is an essential facet of Europe's future economy.

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Subsidies are not needed anymore,” Cammisecra said in a recent phone interview. It’s already cheaper to build new wind and solar plants today than new gas or coal assets, Cammisecra said. “Indeed, they are becoming rare today in this industry. “Indeed, they are becoming rare today in this industry.”

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 19, 2020

CAISO also was able to secure some scarce imported power, and wind power coming on late in the day helped too. After a massive heat wave in California that led grid operator CAISO to order its first rolling blackouts since the 2001 energy crisis on Friday and Saturday, the state has thus far managed to avoid further forced outages.

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Energy Innovation

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Just as the introduction of the first smart phone prompted skepticism about its future in a world dominated by landlines , so do these new resources. Even with this badge of honor, the grid needs help as the country transitions from relying on fossil fuels to clean electricity.

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Business Green

MAY 7, 2021

Many of us possess multiple electrical appliances, especially mobile phones, tablets and laptops, too many previous models of which gather dust in bottom drawers. With G7 and COP26 fast approaching, Environmental Audit Committee chair Philip Dunne argues the government must adopt a solutions-driven approach to environmental policy.

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Business Green

JULY 19, 2020

Mobile phone giant also unveils new target to slash emissions from businesses which use its telecoms network and services. Around a third of Vodafone's network is currently powered by renewables, and Friday's announcement brings forward Vodafone's existing target date for a fully-renewables-powered mobile network by three years.

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Grist

AUGUST 14, 2020

As renewable sources replace coal and gas power plants, it will become increasingly essential to store some of that energy to access when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. While the science isn’t anywhere near delivering that fantasy yet, Julio D’Arcy’s lab at Washington University in St. carbon emissions.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 27, 2020

ABU DHABI — The role of natural gas is one of the stickier points of debate related to the global energy transition, and that debate was on full display here this month. “I view natural gas and LNG as already part of the solution,” she said at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Forum. power system. power system.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 3, 2020

Predicting the future is easy; getting the exact timing is very hard — especially with all the emerging technologies and requirements facing the solar and storage industry. So this year I’m giving myself a whole decade to get these behind-the-meter energy system predictions mostly right. Storage will be standard with solar.

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Business Green

APRIL 8, 2021

The company was the UK's first 100 per cent renewable electricity supplier when it was founded two decades ago, and currently owns two wind farms, six solar farms and sources electricity from more than 1,600 independent UK generators. I look forward to leading the business on the next stage of this exciting journey.".

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 9, 2019

High winds and dry condtions have forced PG&E to put this plan into action this week. On Tuesday, PG&E announced plans to cut power to about 525,000 customer accounts across 34 counties over the next two days. At midnight Tuesday, PG&E cut power to about 185,000 customers in Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The company has since developed over 50MW of solar and wind assets in the UK, while pioneering a range of green technology innovations. Renewable energy supplier's founder announces plan to step back into non-exec role, sparking search for new CEO.

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Planet Pulse

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We have globally seen a record breaking fire season in 2023, and from Canada to California, Planet data has been leveraged to monitor and prepare for these fires, helping protect civilians and conserve natural resources. Over the years, our data has also provided critical insights for managing and mitigating bushfires in Australia.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 18, 2020

In this part of the state, those elements can range from extreme heat and wind to cold and rain. All power comes directly from an installed solar energy system, with just enough energy to also power phones, laptops and lights. The dome is an earthen structure, built with an adobe barrier, that provides shelter from the elements.

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 22, 2021

The plans, available at The Solutions Project’s “ Clean Energy ” link, reveal the unique mix of wind, water and sun technologies capable of powering states, countries and even select U.S. Wind, Water and Sun (aka WWS) include wind power; waterpower from tides, rivers, and subsurface water (geothermal water); and solar power.

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Business Green

JUNE 27, 2022

Internet of Things technology aims to help improve quality and sustainability of this year's crop of strawberries. The exclusive supplier of the Wimbledon Championship's iconic strawberries has successfully trialled a new Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which its developer claims could help slash global carbon emissions.

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Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

From wind and solar storage to electric vehicles, we need to rely on batteries more than ever as we reorient society toward sustainability. This approach measures both the state of charge (think the battery percentage on your phone) and the state of health (think of where your phone battery is in its overall lifespan).

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Mr. Sustainability

APRIL 30, 2018

Fossil fuels, a vision of the future or something our children will see in history books? What is up with the world? The energy markets, broadly taken to be fossil fuels and renewables, have seen significant changes over the past years. As with all forecasts, a short disclaimer is in place. billion people according to the UN.

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