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Solar is now being installed faster than any technology in history

Renew Economy

At current installation rates, solar will pass fossil gas in 2024 and coal in 2025. Technologies like nuclear would require "magical growth rates" to compete. The post Solar is now being installed faster than any technology in history appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Augustine Island, Alaska - GeoAlaska gains entire southern half island, MT survey planned for summer

Global Renewable News

On April 16, GeoAlaska told Petroleum News that effective April 1, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources granted GeoAlaska a geothermal prospecting permit (ADL 394374) covering 7,299 acres on.

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Neoen’s Collie battery to be Australia’s biggest after winning new contract to flatten solar duck

Renew Economy

One state has found the solution to replace the coal fired generators that are about to close: Build more and bigger batteries. The post Neoen’s Collie battery to be Australia’s biggest after winning new contract to flatten solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bonneville Power Administration - BPA Administrator and CEO John Hairston, Named "a champion for hydropower in the Northwest"

Global Renewable News

The April 2024 edition of Hydro Leader magazine features a one-on-one interview with BPA Administrator and CEO John Hairston.In its April 2024 edition, Hydro Leader magazine features BPA Adm.

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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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Batteries smash more records as they shift solar to evening peak in one of world’s biggest grids

Renew Economy

California's 10 GW of big battery capacity is now dominant player in evening peaks, and soaking up solar in middle of the day. The post Batteries smash more records as they shift solar to evening peak in one of world’s biggest grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European Investment Bank - Finland: EIB makes loan to replace Helsinki's fossil-based heating plants with renewable energy

Global Renewable News

Highlights The EIB has granted a loan for two new renewable energy projects for Helsinki's district heating sector. The financing contributes to the REPowerEU plan to reduce Europe's d.

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Beam Global - U.S. National Park Service Deploys Beam Global EV ARC Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems at Headquarters at the National Mall

Global Renewable News

Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM, BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced that the U.S. Nat.

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Keeping the lights on: Coal closures will be messy, but planning for post coal grid needs to start now

Renew Economy

The transition away from coal will be messy, but Australians will not forgive political leaders if they muck up the post-coal era. The post Keeping the lights on: Coal closures will be messy, but planning for post coal grid needs to start now appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Natural Power - Powering up Mörknässkogen wind project in Finland

Global Renewable News

Natural Power, the leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has acted as owner's engineer on behalf of global renewable energy company Low Carbon at Mörknässkogen onshore.

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New solar farm and big battery project obtains connection approval in southern Queensland

Renew Economy

CIMIC owned solar and battery storage project has its connection approval and can get on with next stage of development. The post New solar farm and big battery project obtains connection approval in southern Queensland 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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Portland General Electric Company - Introducing PGE+, a new online platform designed to meet customers electrification needs

Global Renewable News

To better assist residential customers in their electrification transition, Portland General Electric (PGE) is announcing the launch of PGE+, a new all-in-one solution designed to streamline the proce.

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Macquarie’s battery storage offshoot to build its first four hour project in Japan

Renew Economy

Macquarie's Eku to build a four hour big battery in Japan, its first project in that country. The post Macquarie’s battery storage offshoot to build its first four hour project in Japan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company - Greenbacker completes $437 million financing for repowers in company milestone: first wind repowers to leverage the domestic content bonus

Global Renewable News

Highlights Three projects are among the clean energy industry's first to qualify for both the IRA's investment tax credit and its domestic content adder; and also represent Greenbacker.

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Akaysha lands “first of its kind” debt finance for two new Australian battery projects

Renew Economy

Akaysha lands "first of its kind" debt finance from seven banks to kick start construction at two new big battery projects in Australia. The post Akaysha lands “first of its kind” debt finance for two new Australian battery projects 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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Scatec - Scatec signs PPA with Statkraft for new 142 MW solar plant in Brazil

Global Renewable News

Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Statkraft Energia do Brasil Ltda in Brazil, for a 142 megawatt (MW) solar plant in Minas.

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Howdy neighbour! First-timer wants to plant huge renewable hub next to existing solar project

Renew Economy

Real estate investor proposes first stage of a giant renewable hub south of Townsville, next to an existing solar farm with similar aspirations. The post Howdy neighbour! First-timer wants to plant huge renewable hub next to existing solar project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Northwestern Energy - NorthWestern Energy's Hydroelectric Operations Balance Reliability, Affordability and Sustainability

Global Renewable News

Hydropower generation is a clean energy source derived from Montana's river systems with many benefits to customers. Three notable benefits to customers are hydropower's reliability, afford.

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Australia needs better standards for home energy appliances

Renew Economy

Australia needs better standards for home energy appliances. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Australia needs better standards for home energy appliances 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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Natural Power - Natural Power partners with Mammal Society for Ecobat development

Global Renewable News

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, is to partner with the Mammal Society to develop the industry-prescribed Ecobat tool - a free online resource that h.

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CCS and Hydrogen | The Global Dimension Perth, Western Australia Future Energy Exports

Energy Central

CCS and Hydrogen | The Global Dimension Perth, Western Australia Future Energy Exports It's flattering to be asked to speak at the Future Energy Fenex conference this week hosted in Perth, Western Australia, as some of Australia’s most forward-thinking technologists, academics and advocates, join to discuss how to plan to decarbonise some of our.

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World Green Building Council - G7 Green Building Councils urge Ministers to bring buildings to the top of climate solution agenda

Global Renewable News

Ahead of this weekend's G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Turin, Italy the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), alongside Green Building Councils (GBCs) represent.

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Tackling plastic waste in health care

Sustainability Matters

With the support of APR Plastics, Recycle Wise has initiated a service previously missing in the healthcare industry. The service provides a recycling pathway for a commonly used type of IV bag. 85% of plastic waste in health care is clean and can be recycled if there is a stream to support it, according to the Ministers Priority List for 2023–2024 , which singled out plastics in health care.

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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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5 Hidden Paths To Climate Action In Your Current Role, No Matter What It Is

Joan Michelson

I hear people say they need a new job because want to do more to address climate change. Here are five ways you can help from your current role.

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Pineapple Energy LLC - Pineapple Energy Applauds Announcement of EPA's $7B Solar for All Awards

Global Renewable News

Pineapple Energy Inc. ("Pineapple"), a leading.

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What’s Going on in Ghana with its Nuclear Tender?

Energy Central

A recent wire service report from an African news media source implied that China has won the business of building Ghana’s first full size nuclear power plant by providing its 1,100 MW Hualong One PWR. In point of fact this is not the case. What appears to be reported, albeit poorly, is that Ghana’s Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh made an.

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Hy Stor Energy LP - Nel ASA: Hy Stor Energy places gigawatt capacity reservation for Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub

Global Renewable News

Nel ASA (Nel, OSE:NEL) partners with Hy Stor.

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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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The sins of the land are visited upon the sea

Envirotec Magazine

An aerial view of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as Plastic Island, which comprises mainly plastic, light metals and organic residues of garbage. A new report attempts to better understand the provenance and impact of plastics in the ocean. Launched ahead of Earth Day 2024 (22nd April), with this year’s theme being Planet Vs. Plastic, the report (titled ‘How Much Plastic Is In The Ocean?

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California - SunTrain Celebrates Earth Day at the Port of Oakland with Renewable Energy Demonstration

Global Renewable News

In celebration of Earth Day, SunTrain.

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Dan Romito asks the tough questions on ESG regulation and the future of the energy transition.

Christopher Mercer

Marquette S-Lab Co-Director and Head of ESG Consulting at Pickering Energy Partners recently presented at the Marquette graduate level Sustainable Finance class. Romito walked the class through the most pressing questions on ESG regulation and its impact on the energy transition.

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Boviet Solar USA - Boviet Solar Selects North Carolina for First North American Production Facility

Global Renewable News

Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd. (the.

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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.