By ENEL Foundation Contributor In light of Latin America’s current path towards energy transition, Enel Américas organized the webinar “Latin America energy transition: challenges of circular cities and regional interconnection” to discuss what will take for the region to achieve a more sustainable energy system.The focus of the event were sustainability, circular economy and Enel…
By Jane Marsh Renewable and sustainable energy has the potential to positively impact all kinds of communities, both small and large, condensed and rural. However, not all areas have made the jump or recognized the benefits of green power. Reaching those communities, though, is its own challenge.The environmental factor alone may not be enough to…
By EDF Energy Exchange By Guest AuthorAerial view of the Amazon Rainforest, near Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Neil Palmer (CIAT). Source: Wikimedia Commons. This post was authored by Sabine Fuss, Group Leader for Sustainable Resource Management and Global Change at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change…
By [email protected] This is the second article in a series. Read part one here. It’s easy to see what’s motivating India’s emerging ecosystem of sustainable technology startups with a glance out the window from the office of Sangam Ventures in Gurugram, just outside of Delhi. Several floors below the firm’s balcony, power lines crisscross over…
By Kelsey Misbrener Nikola Power, the Denver-based climate tech software firm, is thrilled to announce it’s inked a deal with the nonprofit ICAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology). ICAST was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to implement a national initiative to overcome the hurdles of…
By Joshua S Hill Prince Charles brings together US$10 billion sustainable investment alliance, targeting climate and biodiversity crises. The post Prince Charles launches new natural capital Alliance to mobilise $US10 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By mmillikin Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. The new partnership will help accelerate Archer’s timeline in becoming…
By Kelsey Misbrener Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure placed 17 MW of new solar capacity online during the fourth quarter of 2020. The projects are a continuation of KSI’s leadership in building and owning distributed-scale solar power projects. KSI now owns 78 MW of solar power, with 50 MW online and another 28 MW in active construction….
By Alice Grundy Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) is creating a dedicated renewables investment committee in a bid to expand its work in community renewables. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: News – Solar Power Portal
By [email protected] The past few years have been a mixed bag for climate. U.S. emissions declined to their lowest level in three decade this year, but these reductions came at an incredible cost as the economy shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic. The challenge now is to make these emissions cuts sustainable for years to…
By Energy Innovation The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to the economy, creating an urgent need to stimulate a sustainable recovery that creates good jobs. A new study shows building a Macro Grid across the Eastern United States could create 6 million high-wage jobs across the region, while dramatically reducing harmful greenhouse gas…
By Kelsey Misbrener Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) announced the 9-MW solar array at the Dane County Regional Airport is fully operational and delivering locally generated, sustainable energy to MGE’s distribution system. The array will generate enough carbon-free electricity to provide Dane County with about 40% of the energy…
By Ansh Nasta The Cleantech group published its annual Global Cleantech 100 report this week – a list of 100 private companies delivering sustainable innovation. Over 10,000 companies from around the world were nominated for the 2021 edition. The final report features 39 companies in the Energy & Power sector.The primary focus of the companies…
Researchers have developed a sustainable wastewater treatment system that relies on electron-producing microbial communities to clean the water. The work could someday lead to reduced reliance on the energy-intensive processes that are used to move and treat wastewater, which accounts for as much as two percent of the total electrical energy consumption in the United…
By Michael Mazengarb Leading Australian research institutions to share in more than $20 million in new funding to accelerate solar energy and sustainable agriculture research. The post Australia’s solar research groups share $19m funding boost for nextgen technology appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy