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Ørsted blames lack of ships for New Jersey offshore wind failure and massive write downs

Renew Economy

World's biggest offshore wind developer blames a ship shortage for the decision to dump its US Ocean Winds project. There are lessons for Australia's nascent offshore wind industry too. The post Ørsted blames lack of ships for New Jersey offshore wind failure and massive write downs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Geothermal Association - IGA Welcome New Regional Manager for Africa

Global Renewable News

We are thrilled to announce that, effective November 1, 2023, Helen Robinson has joined the International Geothermal Association (IGA) as our Regional Manager for Africa. This is not just an addition.

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Neoen’s Capital big battery delayed due to connection issues, damages sought

Renew Economy

Neoen says Capital Big Battery delayed until 2024 due to connection issues, with liquidated damages to be paid in a likely first-of-its type case for battery storage projects in Australia. The post Neoen’s Capital big battery delayed due to connection issues, damages sought appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Clean Energy Group - The Potential Harms and Global Warming Impacts of HydrogenClean Energy Group Releases New Fact Sheets

Global Renewable News

Clean Energy Group has produced two new fact sheets outlining the potential harms and global warming impacts of hydrogen: Hydrogen's Global Warming Impacts Blue and Green Hydrogen Pr.

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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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Study suggest Pilbara ports can refuel ships with green ammonia from sun and wind

Renew Economy

Study suggests the dangerous process of ship-to-ship refuelling could be feasible in Pilbara ports, using green ammonia produced in the region. The post Study suggest Pilbara ports can refuel ships with green ammonia from sun and wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Top Energy - Top Energy recognised for delivering better energy outcomes

Global Renewable News

Top Energy, the local lines company, and electricity generator in the Far North, has won the Outcomes Award at the 2023 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards in Christchurch.Chief Executive Russell.

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Enbridge Inc. - Enbridge primes RNG prowess with purchase of seven U.S. facilities

Global Renewable News

US$1.2-billion transaction with Morrow Renewables positions us as a major North American RNG midstream operator, fortifies our energy transition leadershipEnbridge has taken another significan.

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Hangover from battery party and contract for biggest solar farm crimp Neoen revenues

Renew Economy

Neoen 3rd quarter revenue crimped by transition of its biggest solar asset to a fixed contract, and lower battery returns after a stellar performance the previous year. The post Hangover from battery party and contract for biggest solar farm crimp Neoen revenues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Voltalia - New progress in future clusters combining solar, wind and storage in Uzbekistan

Global Renewable News

Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, amidst the visit of French president Emmanuel Macron in Uzbekistan, signs two agreements consolidatin.

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Construction waste recovery facility to open in Brisbane

Sustainability Matters

Rino Recycling is set to open its $95m high-tech waste recycling facility that is located on an 8-hectare site in the Brisbane town of Pinkenba in Queensland. The 4000 m 2 fully automated recycling plant is designed to turn construction and demolition waste into recycled material, which can then be used on new infrastructure projects. Rino Recycling General Manager Dan Blaser said the site can process up to 475 tonnes an hour — including material such as concrete, excavation waste, construction

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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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Allego - Allego Signs Two New 10-Year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for 100 GWh of Energy per Year, Further Mitigating Input Cost Volatility and Advancing Sustainable Mobility

Global Renewable News

Highlights Allego has secured a low energy price for ten years, which is expected to stabilize its overall long-term input cost base. As a pure-play charge point operator and its own energ.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: SEC chief says investors want supply chain emissions reporting to manage climate transition risk; survey finds over 80% of companies plan to increase sustainability spend next year; Apple & Nike launch supply chain decarbonization initiative; Porsche to use green steel in cars; KPMG launches decarbonization hub in Canada; sustainable bond market on track for growth in 2023; capital raises for industrial decarbonization tech, AI-based ESG data solutions; TD signs DAC ca

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Sungrow - Sungrow Celebrates Milestone 330MWh Energy Storage Project Signing Ceremony with Penso Power and BW ESS

Global Renewable News

Highlights Penso Power, BW ESS and Sungrow signed the agreement for the 100MW/330MWh BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) project in Bramley, the UK. The project will be the first in t.

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World’s first ammonia-powered container ship,

Energy Central

World’s first ammonia-powered container ship, Efforts are on in Norway to build the world’s first ammonia-powered container ship, which is expected to enter service by 2026. Yara Eyde will travel between Oslo, Brevik, Hamburg, and Bremerhaven and is optimized for the commercial corridor between Norway and Europe. The project is being commissioned by Norwegian ammonia.

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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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Alliant Energy Corporation - Iowa State University, Alliant Energy dedicate solar farm south of Ames Project designed with agriculture research, education and extension activities in mind

Global Renewable News

Iowa State University (ISU) and Alliant Energy celebrated the completion of construction on the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University earlier today. The new solar farm will contribute to.

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Critical minerals processing, battery technologies, Green hydrogen, and green metals key priorities for Australia says Australian Treasurer

John Englart

Treasurer Jim Chalmers on ABC Insiders 5 November 2023On 2 November Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlined in a speech major direction and priorities for the Labor Government with regard to Climate Policy, Energy policy and Industry Policy.

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Iberdrola - Iberdrola and Masdar close their 1.6 billion euros alliance to develop offshore wind in the Baltic Sea

Global Renewable News

Iberdrola has signed a strategic agreement with Masdar, a major renewable energy group based in Abu Dhabi, to co-invest in the 476 MW Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Se.

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US lawyers keep up their attacks on big chemical companies | FT Moral Money

Financial Times: Moral Money

The US is a litigious society, and lawyers that who bring compensation cases against big companies are often derided as 'ambulance chasers' But they are now proving themselves among the best eco warriors in the US

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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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BHE Montana - BHE Montana Joins CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market

Global Renewable News

BHE Montana announced today (Nov 3) it has joined the California Independent System Operator's Western Energy Imbalance Market - also referred to as the WEIM - through the execution of its WEIM im.

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Trina Vertex S+ NEG9RC.27 dual-glass black solar panel

Sustainability Matters

Trina Vertex S+ NEG9RC.27 is based on N-type i-TOPCon technology and is a lightweight, smaller 1.6+1.6 mm dual-glass solar panel with increased power production for residential and commercial applications. Available in Trina Solar’s aesthetic black design, it measures 1762 x 1134 mm in size, delivering 445 W maximum power output, with an efficiency of 22.3%.

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Orsted - Ørsted ceases development of its US offshore wind projects Ocean Wind 1 and 2, takes final investment decision on Revolution Wind, and recognises DKK 28.4 billion impairments

Global Renewable News

Following decisions of its Board of Directors, Ørsted will cease development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects and has taken final investment decision on the Revolution Wind project. The d.

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Renewable hydrogen pathway to clean energy in Australia

Sustainability Matters

According to new research by the Australian Hydrogen Centre , renewable hydrogen generated from renewable electricity could provide a feasible pathway for Australia’s clean energy future by using existing gas distribution networks. Based on independent economic and commercial assessments across the full renewable hydrogen value chain, the report shows how policy settings can foster the development of a new renewable energy source, retaining the ability for Australians to access sustainable energ

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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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Clean Power Alliance - CPA Secures Record Amount of Wind Power to Serve SoCal Communities CPA to Serve Southern California with Record Amounts of Wind Power Secured from Largest Renewable Energy Infrastructure Project in U.S. History

Global Renewable News

Clean Power Alliance's Board of Directors has approved a groundbreaking long term power purchase agreement (PPA) that will bring record amounts of clean, renewable wind power to serve Southern Cal.

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Southeast Asia’s LNG investments predicted to peak by 2040: Study

Eco-Business

Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam lead the charge in proposed natural gas projects, which could thwart climate mitigation, warns a new study by the Asia Research & Engagement.

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International Energy Agency - IEA and Egypt strengthen cooperation with first-ever joint work programmeCooperation to focus on expanding renewables and reducing methane emissions from fossil fuels as part of Egypt's energy transition

Global Renewable News

The IEA and Egypt today (Oct 31) signed their first-ever joint work programme, committing to cooperate closely across key strategic issues including tackling methane emissions from fossil fuel use,

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After successive floods, Pakistan is forced to consider resilient housing

Eco-Business

As millions rebuild their homes in the wake of the devastating 2022 floods, an architect’s innovative model for flood-resilient homes shows the way.

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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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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - Induction Stove Challenge Launched to Electrify Cooking Systems at New York City Public Housing ApartmentsNYCHA, NYPA, and NYSERDA Partner to Issue Request for Proposals Seeking Manufacturers to Produce a New Class of Induction Stove

Global Renewable News

Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams today (Nov 3) announced that New York State is partnering with New York City to launch the Induction Stove Challenge through the release of a request for pr.

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Food reform can’t distract from fossil fuels at COP28

Eco-Business

Food reform is finally on the table for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, but it must go hand in hand with cuts in fossil fuels.

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Why Do Batteries Sometimes Catch Fire and Explode?New study finds surprising clues behind rare incidents of thermal runaway inside a resting lithium-ion battery

Global Renewable News

By Theresa DuqueKey Takeaways Scientists have gained new insight into why thermal runaway, while rare, could cause a resting battery to overheat and catch fire. In order to better unde.

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Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc

Eco-Business

Typhoon Haiyan's devastation created the conditions for human trafficking in Tacloban, where online exploitation is a new threat.

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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.