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Big batteries boost profits and charge past gas to become second biggest player in evening peaks

Renew Economy

The growth of big battery projects – fuelled by falling costs and growing needs – is one of the dominant features of the Australian green energy transition, and with each passing quarter their impact on the grid is becoming increasingly obvious. It has now emerged that big batteries have already become the second biggest player […] The post Big batteries boost profits and charge past gas to become second biggest player in evening peaks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fostering better decisions through holistic ROI estimates

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Net present value is the bedrock of ROI estimates, but adding other factors to the analyses can help business leaders see how projects can advance corporate priorities beyond financial returns.

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Renewables thrive as grid demand soars, and coal states suffer from repeated outages

Renew Economy

Underlying demand and renewable output hit record levels in December quarter, but repeated fossil fuel failures and lack of transmission cause high prices in coal dependent states. The post Renewables thrive as grid demand soars, and coal states suffer from repeated outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Improving government productivity: A systemwide approach

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Improving public sector productivity has rarely been easy, but implementing change in three areas could have a considerable impact.

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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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Battery and solar connection bids surge, as more than 10 GW of new capacity joins the grid

Renew Economy

Scale of battery and solar projects seeking grid connection soars, and capacity of new projects actually working through registration and commissioning has also more than doubled. The post Battery and solar connection bids surge, as more than 10 GW of new capacity joins the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fortune Names Trane Technologies to World’s Most Admired Companies List for Thirteenth Consecutive Year

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, January 29, 2025 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies list for the thirteenth consecutive year. The annual ranking, created by Fortune in collaboration with Korn Ferry, is widely recognized as the definitive assessment of corporate reputation. The companies featured are the most esteemed in their industries and are evaluated across nine criteria including investment value, management quality, p

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Optical fiber sensor provides simple and sensitive detection of arsenic in drinking water

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water.

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“Like a Corolla with racing tyres:” Why Australia’s outdated electricity market fails renewables

Renew Economy

Australias electricity market is old, outdated and not doing enough to drive investment in the renewable energy needed for the country to hit its climate targets. The post “Like a Corolla with racing tyres:” Why Australia’s outdated electricity market fails renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enerkem - Ecoplanta Receives Approval: A Major Step Forward with Enerkem's Groundbreaking Waste-to-Methanol Technology

Global Renewable News

Enerkem, a global technology provider enabling low-carbon fuels and chemicals production from waste, is proud to announce that Repsol's Board of Directors has officially approved the Fin.

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Former Miss America’s Australian nuclear tour clouded by Chinese AI blow to her employer

Renew Economy

The company that employs the former Miss America spruiking nuclear in Australia has taken a market hit from the China breakthrough in Ai technology. The post Former Miss America’s Australian nuclear tour clouded by Chinese AI blow to her employer 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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RenewableUK - RenewableUK and Hydrogen UK unveil key measures to drive down green hydrogen production costs by 58%

Global Renewable News

RenewableUK and Hydrogen UK have launched a.

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Tesla battery storage business surges, but will Musk favour EVs or the grid?

Renew Economy

Tesla's battery storage business had more than doubled in the past year, but will the priority go to EVs or the grid? The post Tesla battery storage business surges, but will Musk favour EVs or the grid? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Next Wave Energy Monitoring - Cenergy Selects Next Wave Energy Monitoring for 60+ MW of Community Solar Projects

Global Renewable News

Cenergy, a leading national solar developer and EPC firm, has chosen Next Wave Energy Monitoring to deliver advanced solar monitoring and data acquisition systems (DAS) for over 60 megawatts of.

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Irish smart grid firm says it is largest aggregator of very fast FCAS in Australia

Renew Economy

Irish smart grid technology company says it has confirmed its position as the leading provider of very fast FCAS in Australias main grid. The post Irish smart grid firm says it is largest aggregator of very fast FCAS in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Standard Solar - Standard Solar Acquires Churchill Street Solar Farm from Sunfarm Solar, Expanding Its Portfolio of Operating Assets in Massachusetts

Global Renewable News

Standard Solar, a leading commercial and community solar developer and asset owner, announced the acquisition of the Churchill Street Solar Farm from Sunfarm Solar, growing its asset portfolio in Mass.

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Solar and battery energy hubs provide resilience as storms and fires cause havoc on grid

Renew Economy

The aim of these energy resilience hubs is to ensure residents can cook meals, access hot water, charge electronic devices, and access important information. The post Solar and battery energy hubs provide resilience as storms and fires cause havoc on grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enlight Renewable Energy - Harel and Amitim to Acquire 44% of a Partnership Holding a Cluster of Enlight Projects Comprising 69 MW Solar Generation and 448 MWh of Energy Storage Capacity

Global Renewable News

Highlights The transaction is based on a valuation of $114 million for the entire Cluster, comprised of a $102 million base and an additional $12 million in deferred consideration upon fulfill.

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Australian university joins $230m future materials project backed by mining giant

Renew Economy

A $230 million project investigating ways to make extracting future materials more sustainable will bring together five research groups from five continents, including one from Australia. The post Australian university joins $230m future materials project backed by mining giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Power Capital Renewable Energy - Power Capital Renewable Energy Complete Finance Round Backed by AIB, Bank of Ireland and Societe Generale to Develop Approximately 300mw of Solar Farms Across Ireland

Global Renewable News

Highlights Power Capital Renewable Energy, in partnership with AIB, Bank of Ireland and Societe Generale, has successfully completed a project finance round to develop approximat.

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Oceanic plate between Arabian and Eurasian continental plates is breaking away

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

An international research team has investigated the influence of the forces exerted by the Zagros Mountains in the Kurdistan region of Iraq on how much the surface of the Earth has bent over the last 20 million years. Their research revealed that in the present day, deep below the Earth's surface, the Neotethys oceanic plate -- the ocean floor that used to be between the Arabian and Eurasian continents -- is breaking off horizontally, with a tear progressively lengthening from southeast Turkey t

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Energy Storage Solutions - Due to High Demand, Connecticut's Battery Storage Program Opens New Tranche of Commercial Incentives

Global Renewable News

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently announced updates to the Energy Storage Solutions program, including the opening of Tranche 3 of the commercial and industrial (C&I) incentive.

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Discovery of a unique drainage and irrigation system that gave way to the 'Neolithic Revolution' in the Amazon

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A pre-Columbian society in the Amazon developed a sophisticated agricultural engineering system that allowed them to produce maize throughout the year, according to a recent discovery. This finding contradicts previous theories that dismissed the possibility of intensive monoculture agriculture in the region.

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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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Enfinity Global LLC - Enfinity Global Expands U.S. Portfolio with 425 MW of Battery Energy Storage in Texas, Construction Planned to Start in 2025

Global Renewable News

Enfinity Global Inc., a leader in renewable energy, today (Jan 29) announced the expansion of its battery energy storage systems (BESS) portfolio with two new projects in Texas, with a total power.

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From discovery to delivery: Finding an investment edge in biopharma services

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Even though the biopharma supply chain is a dynamic and complex part of the pharmaceutical industry, private equity investors can find growth and value creation opportunities. Heres how.

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Iberdrola - Iberdrola and AGRATI advance in decarbonizing industrial production in France

Global Renewable News

Highlights Iberdrola to supply 105 GWh of green electricity to AGRATI through a power purchase agreement (PPA) Iberdrola's Florembeau wind farm in Crquy will supply renewable energy to.

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Working dogs take a day to adjust to Daylight Savings Time, but pets are more flexible

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Working dogs take a day to adjust to the change in routine caused by Daylight Savings Time, whereas pet dogs and their owners seem to be unaffected, according to a new study.

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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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Consumers Energy - Consumers Energy and Hecate Energy Break Ground on 360 MW Sunfish Solar 2 Renewable Energy Project

Global Renewable News

Consumers Energy and Hecate Energy ("Hecate").

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Bad hair bears! Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That secret? Greasy hair. After some polar sleuthing, which involved scrutiny of hair collected from six polar bears in the wild, the scientists homed in on the hair 'sebum' (or grease) as the all-important protectant.

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Duke Energy - Duke Energy Florida celebrates delivering on nearly 750-megawatt solar commitment in FloridaAll 10 of the company's Clean Energy Connection solar energy sites are now fully operational

Global Renewable News

With all 10 of Duke Energy Florida's Clean Energy Connection solar energy sites now fully operational, the company is celebrating delivering on its commitment - part of a 2020 filing with the Flor.

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Weather change linked to increased risk of Salmonella outbreaks

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Climate change is impacting the spread of Salmonella, according to new research. This research follows previous work from the team, which found that weather change is leading to the spread of dangerous diarrheal illness.

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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.