Category: Renewable News

When we measure carbon footprints, certain large industries capture much public scrutiny, including energy, iron and steel production, transportation, and construction. But there’s another less obvious sector that has significant environmental impact.  Households – representing the average consumer buying everyday things like phones, clothes, furniture, computers, and toys – according to the International Society of… Read more »

Melbourne / 17 July, 2024 / Pacific Green, a global battery energy storage company, has achieved planning consent from the South Australian Government for its first two grid-scale battery energy parks in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. The Limestone Coast Energy Park assets will consist of a 0.5GW / 1.5 GWh battery energy… Read more »

GCube-led BESS consortium, backed by six Lloyd’s syndicates, will provide battery energy storage sector with an experienced market leader, drawing on 25+ years of renewable energy insurance expertise As BESS projects grow in scale, complexity, and value, the consortium will provide up to $100 million in capacity for any single BESS project, across both construction… Read more »

Kelly Becker will take on the challenge of scaling successful growth strategies in support of Schneider Electric’s European operations London, UK, July 16, 2024 — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that Kelly Becker has expanded her role as President of the UK and Ireland to… Read more »

ABB ranked as a leading provider of Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions due to ABB Ability™ Genix APM suite Verdantix analyst report records ABB progress from challenger to industry leader status in just 12 months Recognition underscores ABB’s ongoing investment in digital innovation and commitment to the development of APM offerings   ABB has been… Read more »

A novel machine learning framework developed by IIASA researchers to estimate global rooftop area growth from 2020 to 2050 can aid in planning sustainable energy systems, urban development, and climate change mitigation, and has potential for significant benefits in emerging economies. In 2019, buildings around the world used around 18% of yearly electricity generated and… Read more »

KR held the 19th KR European Committee (KREC) meeting in London, UK, on July 1st. The KREC, established in 2004, includes members from major international maritime organizations and key European KR customers as follows: Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Baltic and International… Read more »

Alleima, is thrilled to announce its latest compressor valve steel Freeflex® Versa, a successor of the award-winning Freeflex® Core. The new material contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable and more energy efficient compressors for refrigerators, and freezers. It is pioneering compressor valve steel with exceptional fatigue resistance, residual stresses, and wear resistance. Over the past decades, Alleima, a global… Read more »

Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 15 July 2024.  Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched a new high power PCB relay for use in AC wallboxes for Mode 3 AC EV charging stations. The G9KC relay provides the lowest contact resistance available on the market and produces significantly less load terminal heat rise when in operation compared to… Read more »

Guangzhou, China, Friday 12th July 2024: Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) is about to take delivery of the second of eight vessels in its Super B-Class newbuilding series, ‘AAL Hamburg’, following the formal naming ceremony at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. She will now set sail on her busy maiden voyage… Read more »

On the 11th of July, Dutch students from the TU Delft Hydro Motion Team arrived in Ramsgate with their self-built hydrogen boat, becoming the first to cross from the Netherlands to England with a fully hydrogen-powered vessel. The students departed from Breskens and made the nearly 169-kilometer journey across the North Sea on a single… Read more »

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is inviting expressions of interest from developing countries for support to create National Action Plans (NAPs) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. This technical support, provided through the GreenVoyage2050 programme, offers a unique opportunity for eligible developing countries to develop tailored NAPs that address their specific maritime challenges…. Read more »

Zhaga D4i-certified ALR digital photocells from TE help lower power consumption and reduce CO2 emissions BERWYN, Pennsylvania – July 3, 2024 – TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, launches the Zhaga-D4i certified ALR 11000 digital dimming photocell. TE’s latest photocell controls the on/off switching of a streetlight, and also has the ability… Read more »

The three companies of the Busch Group (Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions) announce their joint presence at Semicon West 2024. This marks a significant milestone, as it will be the inaugural occasion that the Busch Group exhibits collectively in one booth in the US. Maulburg, June 26, 2024 – Visitors of… Read more »

AI-driven energy-sharing platform will be integrated with ABB energy management technology  The partnership targets lower costs, enhanced energy visualization and efficiency, energy sharing and flexibility, and user convenience in renewable energy communities  Both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore joint solutions    ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation,… Read more »

Swiss Steel Group has successfully launched Green Steel Stainless+.  A new variant of completely stainless steel that meets the highest ecological standards. This innovative solution demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and the protection of our environment. Green Steel Stainless+ is characterized by its outstanding properties: Depending on the requirement profile, it is corrosion and heat… Read more »

New exhibitors announced for the upcoming building, industrial and energy technology show Even now, eight months before the show gets underway, elektrotechnik bookings are high, which augurs well for a promising event in 2025. Exhibitors at the building, industrial and energy technology show will comprise businesses that have been exhibiting for years as well as… Read more »

With a successful test of the first ever 200 kW HT PEM fuel cell system, an important milestone was reached in bringing new technology into play to push forward the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. Aalborg, Denmark, 25 June 2024 – After months of preparation, Blue World Technologies is proud to announce the successful testing… Read more »

Growth equity funding round led by Decarbonization Partners, with participation from Blume Equity, to propel neustark’s expansion across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and support its mission to remove 1 million tons of CO2 in 2030. Existing backers Siemens Financial Services, Verve Ventures, ACE Ventures, and Holcim continue their support, and UBS adds debt financing. The… Read more »

Industry must balance increasing demand for petroleum products and growing pressure to transition to low-carbon energy sources to reduce emissions A recent DNV survey reveals that 64% of oil and gas industry leaders say that the pace of the energy transition is accelerating, while 68% are optimistic about sector growth despite lingering impacts from the… Read more »

Small changes in our everyday actions can trigger significant, rapid societal shifts especially when it comes to climate action. A new IIASA-led study highlights the importance of analyzing these dynamics with a comprehensive framework to harness their full potential for reducing carbon emissions.  Making small changes in how we live day-to-day can quickly create significant… Read more »

The Western Gateway Partnership has announced Associated British Ports (ABP) as the first major sponsor for the 2024 Convention of the Western Gateway. ABP, the UK’s leading port operator, owns and operates 21 ports across the UK which together manage around 25 percent of the UK’s total sea-borne trade. In South Wales, ABP’s five ports… Read more »

TEMECULA, Calif., June 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, part of Nikkiso Co. Ltd.’s Industrial division, announced that after its most recent award by SK Plug Hyverse, the Group has contracts to build and maintain approximately two dozen liquid-based hydrogen (LH2) fueling stations in South Korea. As more buses… Read more »

The new government must shift towards a smart, low-carbon energy system if the UK wants to achieve true energy security, says the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) in response to the recent party manifesto launches. The trade association, representing more than 160 organisations, calls for whichever party comes into power to take the reins and… Read more »

Carbon neutrality goals require rapid advancements to reduce the emissions from all transport – including urban logistics. Emissions can be reduced in various ways. One of them is electrifying deliveries, while optimising deliveries is another, since deliveries at a low utilisation rate increase unnecessary mileage in busy downtown areas. A pilot project on new urban… Read more »

Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering, a member of the Busch Group, received the Blue Sky Business Partner Luminary Award as the first award winner in the California service territory for its commitment to purchasing renewable energies. Pfeiffer Vacuum’s Yreka facility participated in the prestigious Blue Sky Business Partner Program. It awards companies that cover 100%… Read more »

Global grid infrastructure will double by 2050 due to a surge in renewable energy sources and a doubling of global electricity demand. By 2050, 70% of the world’s electricity will come from solar and wind, necessitating market and regulatory adjustments to support flexibility-enhancing technologies. Li-ion utility-scale batteries will dominate the storage market, providing three times… Read more »

Pioneering electric aviation project, Electrifly, to offer open-to-public electric flights through a pilot scheme between Maastricht, Liege, and Aachen airports on first come first served booking basis from 1 July Maastricht, the Netherlands, Monday 17th June 2024: Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) is to host the first publicly accessible electric powered flights between the Netherlands, Belgium… Read more »

World Hydrogen Week to launch unique, inaugural “Innovate to Net Zero: Cross-Industry Summit”, a dedicated decarbonisation event tailored to support carbon intensive and hard-to-abate sectors Event relocating to the Nordic region where hydrogen leadership is unmatched Exclusive Summer Breakfast Briefing Over 3,500 attendees from 50 countries to participate in World Hydrogen Week   London, UK… Read more »

Global integrated logistics and materials management specialist, ASCO, has been awarded a major contract to provide a range of services at Teesworks in North East England, the UK’s largest freeport. The contract, which will run for an initial term of three years, represents a significant move forward for the company, which is building on its… Read more »

Enviromena, one of the UK’s leading clean energy solutions companies, has appointed Steven Bainbridge as Head of Planning to help secure planning consent for its UK pipeline of projects. Steven, who is the two-time winner of the RTPI East of England Regional Planning Achievement Award, joined Enviromena this week with more than 19 years’ experience… Read more »

The “2024 Sustainable Taiwan Expo (TASS2024)” collaborated for the first time with “2024 New Environmental Exhibition (N-EXPO)” and “2024 Global Warming Prevention Exhibition (GWPE),” and participated in the event taking place from May 22 to 24, 2024, in Japan. N-EXPO and GWPE are Japan’s largest and most significant exhibitions related to environmental and climate change… Read more »

Transport of green electrons is key to help reduce the total energy needs of the world. Both parties signed an agreement on sending green electrons from Morocco and North Africa to Europe. Through sub-sea cables we can transport green electrons from energy-producing continents to energy-demanding ones.   Fortescue, a world-leading green technology, energy and metals… Read more »

Swiss marine power company WinGD, Swedish marine technology leader Alfa Laval and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) will work with Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding (KSB) on the development of an ammonia-fuelled MR tanker design, under a memorandum of understanding signed in April. The design will feature a 6X52DF-A engine from WinGD. WinGD will work… Read more »

Swiss Steel Group reaffirms its commitment to the 1.5°C targets of the Paris Agreement and has set ambitious, science-based decarbonization targets validated by the SBTi As the world’s first steel producer, Swiss Steel Group has validated decarbonization targets (after endorsement by the Science Based Targets initiative, SBTi) according to the SBTi sectoral guidelines for the… Read more »