August, 2024

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The energy transition: Where are we, really?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Scaling up deployment of decarbonization technologies is crucial to achieve net zero, but there is a reality gap—the lack of firm EU and US project commitments could slow momentum.

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South Australia runs on more than 100 pct net renewables in last week of winter

Renew Economy

South Australia sources more than 101 per cent of its demand over past week from wind and solar, in last week of winter. The post South Australia runs on more than 100 pct net renewables in last week of winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wind and solar energy surge past fossil fuels for first time in Europe

Corporate Knights

Solar and wind energy in the European Union generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the first six months of 2024, prompting analysts to declare “a historic shift” in the region’s energy mix as renewables capacity continues to grow. “The first half of the year shows fossil generation’s narrowing role in the power sector, and gains for renewables that are beyond temporary variations in conditions,” said Chris Rosslowe, senior data analyst at Ember, a think tank that assessed EU energy d

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Designing for Regenerative Business: From Fear to Hope?

Green Project Management

Over the past ten to fifteen years, I have noticed the conversation around sustainability often gets bogged down in narratives of minimizing harm and managing decline. The prevailing mindset is to reduce negative impacts and avoid worsening the status quo. But what if we reimagined this narrative? What if, instead of merely sustaining our businesses […] The post Designing for Regenerative Business: From Fear to Hope?

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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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World Environment Center Secures Additional $2.5 Million To Build Capacity of Women-Owned Businesses for Sustainable Economic Growth

3BL Media

August 22, 2024 /3BL/ - The World Environment Center (WEC) has received an additional $2.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of State to expand its work building the capacity of women entrepreneurs throughout Central America on green projects. By leading two initiatives focused on economic development and climate change mitigation, WEC and its partners will work to address gender-specific barriers to sustainable growth.

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Victoria’s biggest battery becomes first project through new renewables fast track

Renew Economy

A new big battery was approved after just nine weeks, marking the first renewables project to be fully processed under the state's new fast-tracked approvals pathway. The post Victoria’s biggest battery becomes first project through new renewables fast track appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar saturation: Seven changes to the electricity market needed to put consumers first

Renew Economy

Australia is headed for a future where solar is on every rooftop. The electricity market must be redesigned to see this as a resource to slash consumer bills – and not a risk. The post Solar saturation: Seven changes to the electricity market needed to put consumers first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Big battery market charges beyond expectations, now the grid just needs more wind and solar

Renew Economy

Big batteries projects are charging ahead beyond all expectations, helped by plunging costs. But where is the wind and solar, and what are the big utilities up to? The post Big battery market charges beyond expectations, now the grid just needs more wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Queensland’s biggest battery to double in size after AGL signs “virtual” contract

Renew Economy

Biggest battery in Queensland to double in size after AGL signs up to a 10-year "virtual" contract as big generators lock in to battery storage. The post Queensland’s biggest battery to double in size after AGL signs “virtual” contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A near 100 per cent renewable grid is readily achievable and affordable

Renew Economy

Three years of daily simulations show that very close to 100% renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main grid at reasonable cost, using just several hours of battery storage. The post A near 100 per cent renewable grid is readily achievable and affordable 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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Tindo taps local aluminium maker to frame its Australian made solar panels

Renew Economy

Australia's only domestic solar module maker has signed a deal to source its aluminium frames from a local manufacturer, with an eye to a giga-scale future. The post Tindo taps local aluminium maker to frame its Australian made solar panels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Big win for Tesla and Co in push to exempt batteries from contentious reliability rule

Renew Economy

At the request of Tesla and other developers, big batteries could be exempted from a contentious energy market rule designed to plug future supply gaps. The post Big win for Tesla and Co in push to exempt batteries from contentious reliability rule appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Purely phenomenal:” AEMO says world is watching as rooftop PV leads surge to 100pct renewables

Renew Economy

AEMO says world is watching as Australia leads in the penetration of wind and solar in the grid and addresses the engineering challenges. The post “Purely phenomenal:” AEMO says world is watching as rooftop PV leads surge to 100pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Energy transition in real time:” Texas grid hits demand records, and for solar and battery storage

Renew Economy

The Texas grid has many similarities to Australia, and this week it dealt with record demand in a searing heatwave with no problems, thanks to solar and battery storage. The post “Energy transition in real time:” Texas grid hits demand records, and for solar and battery storage 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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Victoria lays out plan for 95 pct renewables, with no coal, not much gas and a big lift in demand

Renew Economy

Victoria lays out plan to reach its target of 95 pct renewables target by 2035, by which time it expects to close the last of its coal fired generators, relegated gas to a minor support role. The post Victoria lays out plan for 95 pct renewables, with no coal, not much gas and a big lift in demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sun Cable: Plibersek approves first stage of world’s biggest solar and battery project

Renew Economy

Updated: Federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek gives approval for first stage of Sun Cable, with enough solar and battery storage to provide 4 GW of continuous power to Darwin. The post Sun Cable: Plibersek approves first stage of world’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renewable records season arrives early as solar pushes sunshine state to new highs

Renew Economy

The unseasonably warm weather is causing renewable energy records to tumble early, driven by surge in solar output in Australia's most coal dependent state. The post Renewable records season arrives early as solar pushes sunshine state to new highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gas shortage that never was is over as government agrees to find out how polluting it really is

Renew Economy

The gas shortage that never was is over almost as soon as it began, while the government promises to find better ways to measure its real climate impact. The post Gas shortage that never was is over as government agrees to find out how polluting it really is 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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South Australia to enshrine 100 pct net renewable target in law as BHP looks to double smelting capacity

Renew Economy

South Australia to lock its 2027 target of 100 per cent net renewables into law as BHP looks to double its copper smelting and refining operations in the state. The post South Australia to enshrine 100 pct net renewable target in law as BHP looks to double smelting capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Business power: Batteries and solar could help kick out coal with less new transmission, if price is right

Renew Economy

A network of battery-backed mini solar farms installed on Australia's commercial and industrial rooftops could help usher out coal, and remove the need for big transmission upgrades. The post Business power: Batteries and solar could help kick out coal with less new transmission, if price is right appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Low-cost iron-air technology to feature in world’s biggest battery project in US

Renew Economy

Form Energy gets funds for groundbreaking 8.5 GWh iron-air battery, which will be capable of up to 100 hours of storage and will be the world's biggest battery. The post Low-cost iron-air technology to feature in world’s biggest battery project in US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australian flow battery pioneer put into administration after failing to find backers

Renew Economy

Australian flow battery pioneer Redflow placed in administration after failing to find backers for its first megawatt-hour scale storage. The post Australian flow battery pioneer put into administration after failing to find backers 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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Households will produce more energy than they consume by 2040, and AEMO is paying attention

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar, home batteries and other consumer energy resources have been listed alongside large-scale renewables and storage as critical to reliable supply – but work needs to be done to coordinate them. The post Households will produce more energy than they consume by 2040, and AEMO is paying attention appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia lays ground for reaching 100 pct renewables with new engineering roadmap

Renew Economy

AEMO updates roadmap to solve engineering challenges to allow it the grid to run for periods on renewables only, with no burning of fossil fuels. The post Australia lays ground for reaching 100 pct renewables with new engineering roadmap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AGL hails performance of first big battery, says waiting for nuclear would put it out of business

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest coal generator celebrates success of its first big battery, and says waiting for nuclear to replace its coal assets will put it out of business. The post AGL hails performance of first big battery, says waiting for nuclear would put it out of business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Coalition says no to Future Made in Australia bill as Greens question fossil fuel funding

Renew Economy

Labor introduces Future Made in Australia bill, but Coalition says it will oppose it and the Greens want guarantees fossil fuels won't be funded. The post Coalition says no to Future Made in Australia bill as Greens question fossil fuel funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Stanwell begins work on huge 1200MWh mega battery as it starts transformation of major coal hub

Renew Economy

Huge 1,200 MWh Stanwell battery starts construction at site of coal generator due for closure, while work at half way mark at Tarong where another battery is being built at site of an ageing coal plant. The post Stanwell begins work on huge 1200MWh mega battery as it starts transformation of major coal hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Plans unveiled for five gigawatt wind project, the biggest on Australia’s main grid

Renew Economy

Plans unveiled for massive 5 gigawatt wind project in north Queensland, which would be easily the biggest on Australia's main grid. The post Plans unveiled for five gigawatt wind project, the biggest on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar farms can benefit nature and boost biodiversity. Here’s how

Renew Economy

Solar farms aren't necessarily just about low carbon electricity. They can also help reverse biodiversity decline and could deliver benefits for nature and climate. The post Solar farms can benefit nature and boost biodiversity. Here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rooftop solar meets 80 pct of state’s electricity demand – in middle of winter

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar helps push minimum operational demand to record low levels in the middle of winter, in a challenge to "baseload" coal and the Coalition's nuclear fantasies. The post Rooftop solar meets 80 pct of state’s electricity demand – in middle of winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.