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First of 444 Tesla megapacks installed at Melbourne’s giant battery project

Renew Economy

Installation of the first of 444 Tesla Megapack battery systems is underway at one of the biggest grid-scale batteries in Australia. The post First of 444 Tesla megapacks installed at Melbourne’s giant battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Opportunity of Solar To Address Both Climate and Inequality

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by Jonathan Abe and Martha Buckley of Sunwealth The US EIA forecasts a 75% increase in solar generation from 2023 to 2025. As the solar industry races to address climate change and meet escalating demand from electrification and data centers, there lies a valuable opportunity to simultaneously address socioeconomic inequalities across the nation. At Sunwealth, we challenge ourselves to ask: Who is benefiting from the growth of the solar economy?

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Wind and solar dominated South Australia overtakes Tasmania as Australia’s most renewable state

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South Australia has overtaken Tasmania as the country's most renewable state, and achieved this with wind and solar rather than hydro. The post Wind and solar dominated South Australia overtakes Tasmania as Australia’s most renewable state appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Saluting Our First Cohort of Veterans at AMD

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AMD welcomed our first cohort of veterans in late 2023 through the Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) Corporate Fellowship Program, strengthening our workforce and underlining our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Eighteen months after the start of the process, four veterans have joined AMD: Michael Nguyen (US Army), Jason Harris (US Navy), Ziwei Peng (US Army), and Matthew Hermann (US Air Force).

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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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Six new big battery projects emerge as winners of first capacity tender

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Six new big battery projects named as winners of the federal government's first auction under the Capacity Investment Scheme. The post Six new big battery projects emerge as winners of first capacity tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Inaugurates Electric Compact Wheel Loader Production Line in Lecce

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The production line for the new electric compact wheel loader was inaugurated at the CNH plant in Lecce, Italy. The model, conceived and designed in the Puglia plant's R&D centre, will be produced in CASE and New Holland liveries with the 12EV and W40X models respectively. From here, it will reach markets around the world, meeting the growing need for sustainable, zero-emission machinery in the construction and agricultural sectors.

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Empowering Inclusion Through Community

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In this four-part series, learn how our diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) volunteer community impacts culture, career, company and community. Be sure to check out parts one, two and three of the series, Empowering Inclusion Through Culture , Empowering Inclusion Through Career and Empowering Inclusion Through Our Company if you missed them. At Motorola Solutions, we’re passionate about giving back to the places where we live and work.

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South Korea deal advances works on world’s biggest renewable hydrogen hub in W.A.

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Deal with South Korea utility will fund early works and studies on a potential $100 million project featuring 50 gigawatts of wind and solar. The post South Korea deal advances works on world’s biggest renewable hydrogen hub in W.A. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Popping Potential: Mickey’s Popcorn Is Shaping the Future of Memphis Youth

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Mickey's Popcorn, a Memphis-local business established in 2020 by Kenny and Dr. Penny Mickey, stands out not only for its gourmet popcorn but also for its significant impact on the community. Kenny, known as the "master crafter," brings a wealth of experience in food manufacturing and logistics from his tenure with companies like Cargill and FedEx. Meanwhile, Dr.

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Sunshine state leads solar rankings with PV on half of all homes, but more work to do in “critical decade”

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Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council. The post Sunshine state leads solar rankings with PV on half of all homes, but more work to do in “critical decade” 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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Black & Veatch to Identify Carbon Capture Opportunities in Vietnam

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HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, September 3, 2024 /3BL/ – Black & Veatch , a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, is evaluating the feasibility and readiness of deploying carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology in Vietnam’s coal-fired power plants to further reduce emissions. The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) has commissioned Black & Veatch to study carbon-cutting technologies at three coal-fired power plants owned by Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam or

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Rise of an Australian PV Maverick

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5B's chief strategy officer Nicole Kuepper-Russell on the company's journey from concept scribbled on a napkin, to a factory in Adelaide that is walking the talk on solar innovation made in Australia. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Rise of an Australian PV Maverick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Albertsons Companies' Lahaina Safeway Hosts Commemorative Gathering in Honor of Maui Fires

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Albertsons Companies' Lahaina Safeway recently marked the first anniversary of the Maui fires with a special event, celebrating the solidarity and support from store associates, customers and local residents. During the fires, the Safeway Foundation initiated a campaign that demonstrated the power of collective effort, successfully raising more than $1 million to support several charitable organizations, including the Maui Food Bank, Hawaii Foodbank, Boys and Girls Club of Maui, Red Cross Hawaii

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Inyanga Marine Energy Group - Inyanga Marine Energy Group awarded 10MW through CfD to expand their UK tidal energy project

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Inyanga Marine Energy Group have been awarded a further 10MW for their tidal energy project at Morlais in Anglesey, Wales, through Allocation Round 6 (AR6) of the UK government's Contracts for.

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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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Transforming Business With CSRD

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CSRD, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, is a new EU law requiring companies to disclose their environmental and social impacts, aiming to help stakeholders better assess sustainability performance and related risks. In this episode, we hear from ESG experts Anna Csonka, Senior Sustainability Regulations Expert at denxpert; Emmanuel Zinsu, Head of ESG/Sustainability at HPC Germany; Lida Tan, President of Anew Global Consulting; and Richard Taylor, Senior Project Manager at Antea Group

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U.S. Department of Energy - Department of Energy Awards $125 Million for Research to Enable Next-Generation Batteries and Energy StorageEnergy Innovation Hub teams will emphasize multi-disciplinary fundamental research to address long-standing and emerging challenges for rechargeable batteries

Global Renewable News

Today (Sept 3), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $125 million in funding for two Energy Innovation Hub teams to provide the scientific foundation needed to seed and accelerate next gener.

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Carnival Corporation’s Alaska Land Operations Stay Local To Help State’s Seafood Industry, Fisheries

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JUNEAU, Alaska, September 3, 2024 /3BL/ - As global influences and pricing pressures continue to adversely impact the Alaskan seafood market, Carnival Corporation’s land and sea operations for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises in Alaska are taking a two-pronged approach to help mitigate the downturn's effects in one of the state’s primary industries.

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GE Vernova blame latest giant turbine blade failure on storm

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GE Vernova has blamed its latest offshore blade failure on a giant 13 MW wind turbine on a combination of storm winds during the commissioning process. The post GE Vernova blame latest giant turbine blade failure on storm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Lenovo Receives Multiple Award Wins for Sustainability-Focused Advancements

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At Lenovo, our commitment to sustainability permeates every aspect of the business, including efforts to minimize environmental impact across products and solutions, supply chain, and manufacturing, among others. This year, Lenovo’s Sustainability Solutions portfolio has been recognized by the BIG Sustainability Awards program , which showcases organizations, products, people, and initiatives that prioritize sustainability as a core business element.

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Mocean Energy - Ocean energy agreement targets zero carbon power for subsea applications

Global Renewable News

Mocean Energy and SubCtech will explore how wave and solar generation can be coupled with batteries to deliver continuous low carbon power and communications to a range of subsea technologies.

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Plant-Based Cooking With Georgia Chefs Matthew and Tia Raiford

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There is no better time to incorporate more plant-based foods into your family’s diet than late summer in the Southeast! It’s good for your health, for our climate, and for Georgia farmers, too. In this deliciously inspiring Drawdown Georgia webinar, regenerative farmers/chefs Matthew & Tia Raiford offer advice and insights to help all of us celebrate the bounty of late summer produce and move towards a plant-based diet.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Long-Duration Energy Storage Can't Wait

Global Renewable News

The public wish list for battery makers is pretty straightforward. People want batteries that work for days without needing to be recharged, don't leak or catch fire, and provide reliable energy s.

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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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Giving Students ‘A Reason To Be Connected to Our Rivers’

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A fuzzy blue mascot in the shape of a water droplet greets the kids as they come off the bus, high fiving each one in welcome. The kids—all Grade 5 students from southwest Illinois/St. Louis Metro East—are excited about a day of hands-on learning on the beautiful campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL. As they step off the bus, they hit the ground running, guided to station after station for a day packed with activities.

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Astronergy - 1GW Astronergy modules to boost solar utilization in Africa

Global Renewable News

After winning the tenders from two giant Chinese companies - China International Water & Electric Corp. (CWE) and the Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), a total of one gigawatt.

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SCS Global Services Promotes Three Vice Presidents to Top Executive Roles

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EMERYVILLE, Calif., September 3, 2024 /3BL/ - SCS Global Services, an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development now celebrating its 40 th anniversary, is pleased to announce the promotion of three outstanding members of its staff to C-Suite positions. Diana Kirsanova Phillips has been named Chief of Staff to the CEO and Chief Assurance Officer.

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Enfinity Global LLC - Enfinity Global secures 190 million financing for a 157 MW solar power portfolio in Italy

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Enfinity Global Inc, a leader in renewable energy, today announced that it has closed 189.6 million in financing for the construction of 157.1 MW in eight utility-scale solar power plants located.

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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.

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Sysco Helps Develop the Next Wave of Supply Chain Leaders With Its Future Leaders Program

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Originally published on August 1st, 2024 on LinkedIn At Sysco, we're not just about delivering great products; we're also committed to developing the next wave of supply chain leaders. Our Future Leaders program, developed in 2022, is a testament to this commitment. Future Leaders is an initiative cultivating a pipeline of Field Operations leaders through immersive experiences and comprehensive training.

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Equinor - Equinor wins offshore wind lease in U.S. Central Atlantic auction

Global Renewable News

Equinor has been announced as a provisional winner in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) offshore wind energy lease auction in the U.S. Central Atlantic region. The ~2 gigawatt (GW.

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Mastercard: Lights, Camera, Stream and How Women Are Taking the Mainstage in Esports

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Mastercard When Doreen Dabi-Diamond, aka Dabi, walked into her first professional gaming competition and realized she was the only woman there, she was not fazed in the least. Having spent her life in Ghana as the one girl on the basketball court and in engineering classes, she was used to lone-female status. Dabi was also used to proving the male doubters wrong.

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WindEurope - UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind

Global Renewable News

The UK has announced the results of its latest auction for new wind farms (AR6).6.3 GW of new wind capacity won Contracts for Difference (CfDs). 5.3 GW were offshore wind, including 400 MW of floati.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.