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Webinar: Accelerating NET ZERO with GREEN GAS
Last year’s extreme weather and climate events confirmed that emissions of greenhouse gases are changing our climate. To address the problem, UK has been the first to pass legislation that commits the country to 100% NET ZERO emissions by 2050. NET ZERO refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced […]
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Europe approves €17.5bn green transition package
The European Council has today approved the block’s flagship €17.5 billion (£15bn) fund to help its member states distance from fossil fuels and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The package will finance projects aimed at supporting the clean energy transition of communities that rely on carbon-intensive industries. To be eligible to receive funds, countries must submit […]
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Scottish renewable energy sector ‘supports more than 22k jobs’
The Scottish renewable sector supports 22,660 jobs, a new report finds. The research from the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute shows that onshore wind is the biggest renewables employer in Scotland, recording employment of 8,780 people. That is followed by offshore wind with 4,700 jobs and hydropower with 3,290. The figures also suggest […]
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Hydrogen’s a breeze in California
Green hydrogen is about to boom in California as a waste to energy firm plans to make 11 tonnes a day. US energy company SGH2 Energy has signed a deal to supply 3,850 tonnes of green hydrogen a year to two of California’s largest owners and operators of hydrogen refueling stations. The startup plans to […]
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TotalEnergies plots course for LNG decarbonisation
TotalEnergies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s producer Novatek to work together on the decarbonisation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. The partners plan to use renewable power to drive emissions down. They also aim to develop large-scale carbon capture and storage solutions and explore opportunities for developing clean hydrogen and ammonia. […]
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German scheme extension to support CHP plants gets EU approval
The European Commission has approved the extension and modification of an existing German scheme to support electricity production from highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP) plants. Germany notified the Commission of its intention to prolong and modify an existing aid scheme to support new and modernised CHP facilities as well as the construction and […]
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Electrolysers drink beer for good!
You might have to reconsider before you bin that small amount of beer left in your fridge after the recent bank holiday. It could even make your car forget its thirst. An Australian startup named switcH2 has developed technology that converts wastewater, created from the brewing process, into hydrogen, which could even be used as […]
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Heathrow Airport jets off with renewable fuel
Ahead of the G7 arrivals next week, Heathrow Airport has started using a renewable jet fuel that it claims could cut greenhouse gas emissions from flights by 80%. The fuel is produced entirely from renewable and sustainable waste and residue, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. The Finnish oil refining firm Neste […]
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What’s the most powerful solar farm in the world?
Many experts hail solar as the king of renewables. Today, we are looking at the five most powerful solar power plants in the world. Get your sunscreen on and watch the video. Article source: https://www.energylivenews.com/2021/06/03/whats-the-most-powerful-solar-farm-in-the-world/
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Volvo Penta acquires majority stake in Norwegian marine battery systems company
Volvo Penta has announced it has acquired a majority stake in ZEM, a Norwegian supplier of marine battery systems and complete electric drivelines. ZEM has delivered battery solutions for many different applications to date, including ferries, offshore supply vessels, high-speed passenger ships and lifeboats. Volvo Penta will support the firm’s growth through its established network […]
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