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One ship load of solar PV is worth more to the grid than 100 ships of coal: IEA says fossil fuels losing race

Renew Economy

One container ship of solar PV modules can make the same amount of electricity as 100 ships of coal, according to the IEA's latest report. The post One ship load of solar PV is worth more to the grid than 100 ships of coal: IEA says fossil fuels losing race appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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One of world’s largest shipping tanker operators signs up for wind-assisted propulsion systems

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Shipping giant has placed an order for 20 wind-assisted propulsion systems to be installed on five of its medium range tankers in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions. The post One of world’s largest shipping tanker operators signs up for wind-assisted propulsion systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Wild idea:” Could zeppelins really be used to air-ship huge wind turbine parts?

Renew Economy

The post “Wild idea:” Could zeppelins really be used to air-ship huge wind turbine parts? Zeppelins could have an advantage over road transport for wind and solar projects. It's an intriguing vision, but it comes with some big unanswered questions as well. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Can wind propulsion technology really help power modern ships?

Renew Economy

Wind propulsion technology today is as far removed from 18th century sailing ships as today's Formula 1 cars are from 18th century horse-drawn carts. The post Can wind propulsion technology really help power modern ships? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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One shipment of solar PV is worth more to the grid than 10 ships of coal: IEA says fossil fuels losing race

Renew Economy

One container ship of solar PV modules can make the same amount of electricity as 100 ships of coal, according to the IEA's latest report. The post One shipment of solar PV is worth more to the grid than 10 ships of coal: IEA says fossil fuels losing race appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fortescue tests green ammonia market with world’s biggest shipping company

Renew Economy

Fortescue signs MoU with the world's biggest shipping company to test the possibilities of using green ammonia as a clean fuel to help transport green iron. The post Fortescue tests green ammonia market with world’s biggest shipping company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How the Red Sea crisis could impede shipping industry climate targets

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A recent analysis finds that the 4,000-mile-plus detour to avoid Red Sea attacks could dramatically increase the global shipping industry's carbon emissions.

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