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Oil giant unit wins contract to build first big battery in New Zealand

Renew Economy

First big battery in New Zealand will be built by a unit of French oil giant Total and promises a quick return on investment. The post Oil giant unit wins contract to build first big battery in New Zealand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Powering an Inclusive Internet – Part 1 of 2

Cisco CSR

According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 4.9 billion people around the world were connected to the Internet at some point in 2021—a 150 percent increase from just 2 billion in 2011. During that same timeframe, global monthly bandwidth consumption increased elevenfold to more than 275 exabytes in 2021. Today’s Internet is indispensable to society’s most important and fundamental functions, and it delivers astounding benefits for every aspect of our personal, social and profes

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Forrest and Cannon-Brookes shape up for control of Sun Cable, with or without sub-sea link

Renew Economy

Billionaire green investors Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes are shaping up for a battle of control over Sun Cable, the world’s largest solar and battery project, with big differences emerging over its design and purpose. Sun Cable – which is working on a 20GW solar farm and up to 42GWh of battery storage – was […]. The post Forrest and Cannon-Brookes shape up for control of Sun Cable, with or without sub-sea link appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Battery 2030: Resilient, sustainable, and circular

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Battery demand is growing—and so is the need for better solutions along the value chain.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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South Australia may lead world in wind and solar, but leaky buildings will cause problems

Renew Economy

Wind, solar and storage cannot address the energy transition cost-effectively without fixing thermally poor buildings and replacing inefficient electric appliances and gas. The post South Australia may lead world in wind and solar, but leaky buildings will cause problems appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The China imperative for multinational companies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Multinational companies operating in China must reconfigure for opportunity and risk.

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Celebrating Nature: Nurture Your Inner Climate Activist

Impakter

Impakter. Celebrating Nature: Nurture Your Inner Climate Activist. The idea of putting nature’s patterns and principles at the heart of what we do as we take our next steps along the path of the human story may seem radical to some. That’s because so many have forgotten our close kinship with nature – ours is a coexistence that goes hand in hand with […].

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Japan and US Sync Up for Exports of Nuclear Reactors

Energy Central

Japan & US Join Forces to Gain Global Market Share for New Nuclear Power Plants Japan & US in Joint Nuclear Fuel Testing at the Idaho National Laboratory Holtec’s SMR-160 Nuclear Steam Supply System Could Repurpose Coal Plants General Fusion Gets OK to Break Ground for Prototype Plant at UKAEA site Japan and US Join Forces to Gain Global Market Share for New Nuclear.

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Energy Harbor - Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Coalition Encouraged to Submit Full Application by U.S. Department of Energy

Global Renewable News

The Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen coalition.

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Why Are 6,000 Climate Protestors Marching to a Remote German Hamlet?

Impakter

Impakter. Why Are 6,000 Climate Protestors Marching to a Remote German Hamlet? Around 6,000 protestors, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, have marched through the rain and mud on Saturday to the German village of Lützerath, in order to protest its demolition to make way for the expansion of a nearby lignite mine. When the police arrived to evacuate the twelfth-century village on January 11, or “Day X”, […].

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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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Masdar - Masdar Signs Agreement to Explore Exporting Green Hydrogen from Abu Dhabi to Europe

Global Renewable News

Highlights Memorandum of.

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Fusion power: how close are we? | FT Film

Financial Times: Moral Money

Inside the race for a new era of clean energy

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Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis - Geothermal resources offer an off-ramp from risky, costly nuclear project

Global Renewable News

Key Findings A Nevada.

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What difference does it make? The art of quantifying research impact

Financial Times: Moral Money

Focusing on papers in prestigious journals may mean that other avenues of influence are overlooked

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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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International Renewable Energy Agency - Renewables Can Provide Nearly 60 Per Cent of Nigeria's Energy Demand by 2050

Global Renewable News

Nearly 60 per cent of Nigeria's energy.

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North American business schools increase focus on sustainability

Financial Times: Moral Money

Winners of FT responsible business education awards highlight shift towards study of societal impact

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Ioneer - U.S. Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a Loan of Up to US$700 Million for the Rhyolite Ridge Project

Global Renewable News

Highlights: The Conditional.

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Green Ammonia Defined in Updated Green Hydrogen Standard

Energy Central

Green Ammonia Defined in Updated Green Hydrogen Standard GENEVA – Today the Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2) announces an update to the Green Hydrogen Standard (Standard), including a definition of the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of green ammonia made from green hydrogen of no more than 0.3kg CO2e per kg ammonia (NH3).

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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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Orsted - Ørsted and The Nature Conservancy to Protect Threatened Texas Prairie at Mockingbird Solar CenterNearly 1,000 acres of tallgrass prairie will be preserved with Ørsted's gift to The Nature Conservancy 

Global Renewable News

Today (Jan 13), Ørsted, a leading clean.

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‘White Noise’: Pointless and Pretentious?

Impakter

Impakter. ‘White Noise’: Pointless and Pretentious? “White Noise” is a late-2022 Netflix release film, starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig. It is a screen adaptation of a 1985 book of the same name, and is written for the screen and directed by writer-director Noah Baumbach of “Marriage Story” and “Frances Ha” fame. The film is a profound reflection on society’s dichotomy […].

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El Paso Electric - El Paso Electric Files to Expand Popular Texas Community Solar ProgramExpansion includes a discounted income-qualified solar

Global Renewable News

On December 1, 2022, El Paso Electric (EPE).

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Insights 2023: Mario Macri

Sustainability Matters

What opportunities do you predict for your industry’s growth in 2023? It is now more important than ever to aim towards building smart cities that are truly sustainable, have cleaner transportation and feature more efficient buildings and infrastructures that serve essential human needs such as homes, water, electricity and connectivity. Digitalisation and connectivity are key enablers of building cities that are truly sustainable.

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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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Hydro-Québec - EVLO Partners with Wildstone to Provide BESS for Summerland's First Solar Plus Storage Project

Global Renewable News

EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO), a battery.

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Sponsored Content: Trials show new PFAS adsorbent outperforms current methods

Envirotec Magazine

Trials have been undertaken by two independent institutions, using a next generation PFAS adsorbent media developed by Puraffinity, the London based science materials company. These show that Puraffinity’s new material performs better by lasting longer and treating three times the amount of GenX contaminants compared with current ion exchange and activated carbon technologies.

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National Grid - National Grid Receives Approval for Phase III Electric Vehicle Proposal

Global Renewable News

The Massachusetts Department of Public.

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Sponsored Content: Flow meter accuracy is critical to biofuel production

Envirotec Magazine

Titan Enterprises’ OEM customer Green Fuels has been involved with advancing biofuel technologies – expected to be an important contributor to the global net zero target. For 13 years, Titan’s Oval Gear (OG) flow meters have been an intrinsic component within Green Fuels’ biodiesel plants converting biowaste into sustainable biofuels. Green Fuels’ award-winning research and pioneering process plants have powered buildings with sustainable fuel from used cooking oil, and most recently devel

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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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Hawaiian Electric - Hawaii's first two community-owned and -designed solar projects coming to Molokai

Global Renewable News

Hawaiian Electric and Hoahu Energy Cooperative.

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US, Canada and Mexico to develop 'North American clean hydrogen market'

Energy Central

America Plan includes 'potential cooperation' on standards, cross-border H2 clusters and green freight corridors Hydrogen for America

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UK Government - Net Zero Review: UK could do more to reap economic benefits of green growth

Global Renewable News

Highlights Chris Skidmore.

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Thought Leader 2023: Justin Ellis, Emerson Automation Solutions

Sustainability Matters

What are the three biggest challenges or threats facing your industry in 2023? I think three areas industry is really grappling with at the moment are: decarbonising and building a more sustainable industry as part of the commitment to manage the issues of climate change; implementing more flexible, hybrid and connected workplaces as part of the working remote revolution; and lastly, building more diverse, inclusive and equitable organisations that deliver better business outcomes and make peop

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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.