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Kalgoorlie turns to renewables as fossil fuel backup fails after storms

Renew Economy

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is looking to renewables as a solution after the failure of the gas turbines that were supposed to provide back up power to the mining region. The post Kalgoorlie turns to renewables as fossil fuel backup fails after storms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FortisBC - B.C. government and industry partners working to develop hydrogen as a low-carbon energy option for families and businesses

Global Renewable News

Today (Jan 17), Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) and FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) announced funding, with contributions from the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, M.

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Why battery freight trains could boost resilience for Australia’s storm battered economies

Renew Economy

Battery freight trains could provide huge amounts of mobile storage to boost the grid and provide resilience to Australia's storm battered economies. And cut the need for new transmission. The post Why battery freight trains could boost resilience for Australia’s storm battered economies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ice age could help predict oceans' response to global warming

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new way to measure the ocean oxygen level and its connections with carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere during the last ice age could help explain the role oceans played in past glacial melting cycles and improve predictions of how ocean carbon cycles will respond to global warming.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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BHP begins search for half a gigawatt of wind, solar and batteries for Pilbara mines

Renew Economy

BHP has formalised the search for wind, solar and battery projects to support the electrification and decarbonisation of its Pilbara iron ore mines. The post BHP begins search for half a gigawatt of wind, solar and batteries for Pilbara mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: EU Parliament approves new anti-greenwashing law; investors urge Shell to set Paris-aligned climate targets; Barclays launches new sustainable banking, energy transition investment banking teams; PwC CEO survey finds companies upskilling workers for climate megatrend; Australia drafts law requiring mandatory climate reporting; Amazon claims title of largest corporate renewable energy buyer; companies pledge to begin nature-related reporting; Northvolt signs record $5 billi

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Orsted - Ørsted takes final investment decision on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Ireland

Global Renewable News

Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary, the company's 22nd wind farm on the island of Ireland.The wind farm, which w.

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Firm Power gets approval for three battery projects as NSW speeds up process

Renew Economy

Firm Power gets approval for another three big battery projects, including one in NSW in just six months. The post Firm Power gets approval for three battery projects as NSW speeds up process appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ORLEN - Baltic Power the world's first offshore wind farm using low-emission steel

Global Renewable News

The Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a joint project of ORLEN Group and Northland Power, will be the first in the world to be built using Low-emission steel produced almost entirely from recycled raw.

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NSW reboots and streamlines access rights to help wind and solar secure space on the grid

Renew Economy

NSW reboots and streamlines access rights for new wind, solar and storage projects to ensure that first renewable energy zone is delivered on time to allow more coal exits. The post NSW reboots and streamlines access rights to help wind and solar secure space on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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RWE AG - Smart combination: RWE commissions innovative agrivoltaics demonstration plant

Global Renewable News

Highlights Three technical solutions integrate power generation and agriculture; Plant makes use of recultivated land at Garzweiler opencast mine Research activities to start in spring;

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My Sincere Apologies: Overlooked 300th Anniversary of Adam Smith’s Birthday

Caux Round Table

My apologies. I recently learned that last year, 2023 in the Christian calendar, was the 300 th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith. He was baptized on June 5, 1723, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The Caux Round Table should have been more alert and made some comment months ago on Smith’s contributions to the well-being of humanity. What is notable is that there has been no commemoration, to my knowledge, of the birth of that most important architect of modern civilization.

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Alliant Energy Corporation - Beaver Dam Solar Project now complete Alliant Energy's solar project delivers long-term benefits to farmers, customers and communities

Global Renewable News

Alliant Energy announced the successful completion of its Beaver Dam Solar Project. The 50-megawatt (MW) solar array in Dodge County, Wisconsin, spans 350 acres. It consists of nearly 120,000 solar pa.

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Small gold chip helps detect 'forever chemicals' in water

Sustainability Matters

Concerns regarding the toxic pollution caused by PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’, particularly in water, have been rising in recent years. PFAS are manufactured fluorine chemicals that are used widely in different industries — from food packaging to semiconductor production. They are non-degradable and accumulate in the environment. To combat this problem, scientists from the University of Birmingham and the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung ( BAM ), Germany’s Federal Institute for Ma

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Renewable Energy Systems - Anemo Analytics: unlocking the power of data to enhance wind farm performance

Global Renewable News

White Creek Wind Farm, which began commercial operation in 2007, is a 205MW wind farm in eastern Washington state consisting of 89 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines. Its sister site located nearby, Harvest.

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Global Hydrogen Industry | 2024, Sectoral Snapshot

Energy Central

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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. - CenterPoint Energy celebrates investments in skilled workforce development to support Minnesota's climate goals

Global Renewable News

CenterPoint Energy celebrated the culmination of its two-year program to invest in Minnesota's workforce development with an Energy Workforce Development Symposium on Jan. 10, 2024, at Hennepin Te.

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Techno-Economic Realities of Long Distance Hydrogen Transport

Energy Central

Techno-Economic Realities of Long Distance Hydrogen Transport Estimates of overall cost per kilogram of hydrogen delivered to Rotterdam were developed for each of three total import volumes (250,000, 1 million, and 10 million tonnes per year), which were assumed to be reached in 2030, 2040, and 2050, respectively. By accounting for each element of the.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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U.S. Department of Energy - Small Business with a Great Geothermal Idea? Check out SBIR's New Funding Opportunity!

Global Renewable News

On January 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs released the Phase I Release 2 Funding Opport.

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Scaling Direct Air Capture (DAC): A moonshot or the sky’s the limit?

Energy Central

Scaling Direct Air Capture (DAC): A moonshot or the sky’s the limit? Direct Air Capture (‘DAC’) technology coupled with geological Carbon Storage (‘DACS’, also ‘DACCS’) has recently emerged as one of the main CDR options alongside bioenergy energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), and Nature Based Solutions (NBS) such as.

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European Investment Bank - Spain: CaixaBank gets EIB backing to issue up to €150 million in new financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

Global Renewable News

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CaixaBank have signed a guarantee agreement that will enable the Spanish bank to issue up to 150 million in new financing for renewable energy and ener.

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Energy roadmap for the next 20 years

Sustainability Matters

The Australian Energy Market Operator ( AEMO ) has released its Draft 2024 Integrated Systems Plan (ISP), described as a roadmap for the energy transition in the National Electricity Market (NEM) over at least the next 20 years. This is in line with government policies to reach a net zero economy by 2050. AEMO publishes an ISP every two years. The Draft 2024 ISP takes into account various changes that have occurred since the 2022 ISP was published, such as the release of the Commonwealth’s Rewir

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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World Green Building Council - Decarbonising through sustainable design

Global Renewable News

This article has been created by AESG in collaboration with the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and its Middle East North Africa Regional Partners and Net Zero Collaborators through interview.

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Bangladesh solar power surge set to unlock thousands of green jobs

Eco-Business

Analysts say investing heavily in solar energy can bring cost-savings for industry – and create high-quality employment.

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First Solar, Inc. - First Solar Acquires Facility for Use as Ohio Distribution Center

Global Renewable News

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today (Jan 19) announced that it has acquired a 1.2 million square foot facility in Troy Township, Ohio. The facility, formerly known as Peloton Output Park, is expect.

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Energy efficiency: the net-zero no-brainer that has come of age

Eco-Business

Energy efficiency has been recognised as a key piece of the net-zero puzzle but faster uptake of existing technologies is needed.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.

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Yukon Energy - Understanding the role of our battery

Global Renewable News

Short-term energy storage, like what our grid-scale battery will soon be able to provide, is one of several system-wide investments that are needed to provide reliable, affordable and renewable electr.

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The young Filipinos studying clean energy in China

Eco-Business

Training projects are benefiting the renewable energy sectors of Belt and Road countries, but expansion will require funding.

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Solar Energy Technologies Office - Funding Notice: Small Business Awards for Solar R&D

Global Renewable News

On January 18, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released new funding for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I program for Fiscal Year 20.

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On the Anniversary of Lenin’s Passing

Caux Round Table

One hundred years ago today, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin died. My first thought on learning this was that, indeed, he lived up to the expectations of the “Great Man” approach to thinking about human history – individuals who drive events and are not driven by them. Lenin was an organizer, a man who built and directed systems of human collaboration. He was a master of the “executive function,” adjusting and tacking before the wind when necessary, imposing his personal will when possible, putting other

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.