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AGL plans huge 2GW, 2,000 MWh wind, solar and battery hub in NSW

Renew Economy

AGL - still the country's biggest coal generator and polluter - unveils plans for a new joint venture in south-west NSW that would include 1.5 GW of wind and solar and a giant four hour battery. The post AGL plans huge 2GW, 2,000 MWh wind, solar and battery hub in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Invests in Fervo Energy, a US-Based Enhanced Geothermal System Startup

Global Renewable News

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced that it has invested in Fervo Energy (Fervo), an innovative enhanced geothermal technology startup company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The invest.

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Wind and solar projects gathering pace, despite Coalition campaign

Renew Economy

Despite all the doom and gloom, the wind and solar currently under construction makes it certain we will be over 50% renewable by mid 2026 at the latest and probably by late 2025. The post Wind and solar projects gathering pace, despite Coalition campaign appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Natural Power - Natural Power appointed for Europe's first major green hydrogen corridor

Global Renewable News

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has been appointed to support the delivery of environmental impact studies for BarMar, part of the H2med project aim.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Biggest offshore wind farm in world scraps green hydrogen proposal

Renew Economy

Developers had been exploring hydrogen and grid sales in tandem, but decided on the latter after winning a grid connection. The post Biggest offshore wind farm in world scraps green hydrogen proposal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CGG - CGG Releases White Paper on Potential of Offshore Geothermal Energy as a Future Global Resource

Global Renewable News

CGG, a global technology and Earth science leader, has released a white paper outlining the potential of offshore geothermal energy as a green energy resource of global significance and setting out a.

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Communities in Hawaii and Alaska Exchange Ideas To Engage Residents in Energy Transitions

Global Renewable News

Text versionWhen the third cohort of Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) communities was announced in 2023, the inclusion of Molokai, Hawaii, caught the eye of Bri Gabel,

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The National Electricity Market wasn’t made for a renewable energy future. Here’s how to fix it

Renew Economy

Ignoring the potential of small-scale and local generation creates a risk of building too much transmission infrastructure – at great cost. The post The National Electricity Market wasn’t made for a renewable energy future. Here’s how to fix it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar Energy Industries Association - Past, Present, and Future: Celebrating Black History in the Solar and Storage Industry

Global Renewable News

Black history is foundational to the past, present, and future of the U.S. solar and storage industry.As we celebrate Black History Month, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is focuse.

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Australia’s emissions are stuck, despite best efforts of renewables

Renew Economy

Australia's total emissions have essentially stopped falling. If this trend continues, it'll take until the year 2207 to reach zero emissions. The post Australia’s emissions are stuck, despite best efforts of renewables 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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WindEurope - Uptake in permitting and investments brings 2030 wind target within reach

Global Renewable News

WindEurope's annual statistics and seven-year outlook published today (Feb 28) show the EU wind energy target for 2030 is within reach. This is mainly thanks to improvements in permitting and a re.

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Japan partner launches bid for Australia’s only listed renewables and storage company

Renew Economy

Japan energy giant makes agreed $380 million bid for the only remaining renewables and storage company on the ASX. The post Japan partner launches bid for Australia’s only listed renewables and storage company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory - 40 Collegiate Teams Advance Solar Decathlon 2024 Design Challenge

Global Renewable News

Teams Representing 11 Countries and 37 Institutions Will Present Their Zero-Energy Building Designs at the 2024 Design Challenge Competition Event, Hosted at NREL in AprilForty teams from 37 col.

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New York offshore wind projects back on track – at nearly double the original cost

Renew Economy

New York regulators have awarded new contracts to two offshore wind projects thrown into doubt last year after inflated supply chain costs rendered them uneconomical. The post New York offshore wind projects back on track – at nearly double the original cost 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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Council of the EU and the European Council - Net-Zero Industry Act: Council and Parliament strike a deal to boost EU's green industry

Global Renewable News

The Council and the European Parliament today (Feb 6) reached a provisional deal on the regulation establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe's net-zero technology products manu.

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St Baker battery factory eyes 2GWh of production in Philippines

Renew Economy

Trevor St Baker backed companies agree to ramp up production of batteries, install EV infrastructure and demonstrate industrial solar and storage in the Philippines. The post St Baker battery factory eyes 2GWh of production in Philippines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Energy Agency - Major growth of clean energy limited the rise in global emissions in 2023

Global Renewable News

Global energy-related CO2 emissions increased as exceptional droughts hit hydropower, but rise was lower than in 2022 thanks to expansion of technologies such as solar, wind & EVsGlobal energy-rel.

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Why a home battery is a good idea if you have rooftop solar

Renew Economy

With new penalties for exporting solar to the grid expected in July, sustainable energy advisor Norman Koslowski says, ‘buy a battery.’ The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Why a home battery is a good idea if you have rooftop solar 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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ElectraNet - ElectraNet proud to be a Project Partner of SA Government's Hydrogen Jobs Plan

Global Renewable News

ElectraNet is proud to be a Project Partner of the South Australian Government's Hydrogen Jobs Plan.The Hydrogen Jobs Plan includes the construction of a 250Mwe electrolyser, a 200MW hydrogen.

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It’s cool to be kind: The value of empathy at work

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Hybrid work. Talent shortages. Polarizing politics. Building a culture is tougher than ever. Recent research reveals the difference empathy can make—as well as how to develop it in your workplace.

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RWE AG - RWE and Masdar join forces to develop 3 gigawatts of offshore wind projects off the UK coast

Global Renewable News

Highlights Acquisition of a 49% stake in Dogger Bank South projects by Masdar successfully closed Partnership unites ambition, expertise and commitment of both companies in the pursuit of ne.

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Bright future for women in solar

Sustainability Matters

Brighte , an Australian financial institution specialising in renewable energy plans, has announced the two recipients of its Women in Energy Scholarships in Tasmania. Brighte is the exclusive administrator of the $50m Energy Saver Loan Scheme (ESLS). This year the scholarships have been awarded to Chey Sullivan, a NECA Education & Careers apprentice who is hosted to Contact Group, and Erin Kingston, from Derwent Electrical.

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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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Fortum Corporation - Fortum Battery Recycling and Hydrovolt join forces to drive the Nordic battery industry forward

Global Renewable News

Fortum Battery Recycling and Hydrovolt, a Nordic battery recycler, have signed an agreement on the delivery of black mass to Fortum's battery material recycling plant in Finland. The scope of the.

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Orano Plans to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US

Energy Central

Orano Partnership to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US Orano to Open New Isotope Production Plant in Indiana French Reactor Uses Full Core Of Recycled Uranium Fuel Tractebel And Thorizon Sign Partnership On Thorium MSR Development X-Energy Completes CNSC Vendor Design Reviews Plan for Nuclear Powered Data Center in Virginia India Plans 18 New Reactors Some Funded by Private.

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Nova Scotia - Province Launches Community Solar Program

Global Renewable News

The Province's new Community Solar Program will help community groups and businesses set up solar gardens and sell their renewable electricity to subscribers who can't install their own solar.

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The Hydrogen-Electric Cessna Grand Caravan Zero-Emission, Lower Cost Flight Operations in the Decade Ahead

Energy Central

The Hydrogen-Electric Cessna Grand Caravan Zero-Emission, Lower Cost Flight Operations in the Decade Ahead Hydrogen-electric powertrains, like ZeroAvia’s industryleading ZA600, can deliver an option for retrofitting aircraft to enable zero-emission flight while also slashing operating costs. With an agreement in place with OEM Textron Aviation, ZeroAvia is well advanced in bringing a.

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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.

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Team creates fuel from sunlight

Sustainability Matters

A team of researchers from UNSW Sydney has come up with a novel way to produce synthetic fuel — directly from sunlight. The process involves using light and heat to induce a reaction that creates synthetic methane from CO 2. By leveraging renewable energy to power the conversion process, this method could help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The research was led by a team from UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering : Professor Rose Amal, Dr Priyank Kumar, Dr Emma C Lovell, Yi Fen (Charlotte)

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Hydrogen unleashed: Opportunities and challenges in the evolving H2-DRI-EAF pathway beyond 2024

Energy Central

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A sustainable second chance

Sustainability Matters

When Alison Covington AM received her Order of Australia in 2022 for significant service to social welfare and sustainability programs, it would have come as no surprise to those who knew her. For a decade, the inspirational MD of not-for-profit Good360 has been transforming the lives of 15,000 Australians a week thanks to her organisation’s incredible work.

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The skipped chapter of the sustainable palm oil story: Women smallholders

Eco-Business

Women make up a large but undervalued part of the palm oil industry. How can the "backbone" of Indonesia's palm oil trade be included in the sustainability conversation?

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.