Monday, 13 September 2021 20:20
Carbon Capture and Utilization Can Enable Low-Carbon Concrete Production, Says IDTechEx
Concrete is the second most consumed substance on the planet, trailing only potable water. Cement production – an essential ingredient for concrete - alone contributes to 7% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. As the world will see the…
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Wednesday, 08 September 2021 08:29
VTT is developing a new service for monitoring forest carbon balance
Forests play a key role in reducing the effects of climate change. The requirements for monitoring carbon balance are growing constantly and the monitoring methods have developed fast. Forest Carbon Monitoring (FCM) is a project led by VTT Technical Research…
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Tuesday, 07 September 2021 11:05
UNTHA unveils new ZR two shaft shredder
UNTHA UK has revealed a new two shaft shredder – the ZR. And, following 24 months of rigorous industry research and development – including prototype trials on the continent – the dual shaft machine now promises the lowest lifecycle costing…
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Monday, 06 September 2021 09:07
ESE set for official UK launch of new Split-Bin at Letsrecycle Live
ESE World Ltd – European manufacturer of temporary storage systems for waste and recyclables – will officially launch its latest waste container, the Split-Bin, at Letsrecycle Live on 15-16 September. The 80-year-old firm will be using one of the waste…
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Wednesday, 01 September 2021 12:15
University of Konstanz successfully takes legal action against patent infringements in the field of solar cell production and wins initial case
The University of Konstanz has reached an agreement with a German equipment manufacturing company on the protection of patent rights relating to their patents on LID regeneration of solar cells. With the support of TLB GmbH from Karlsruhe, Germany, a…
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Thursday, 26 August 2021 11:00
Is green energy an answer to Bitcoin's carbon emissions problem?
Cryptocurrencies have set the internet ablaze and quickly garnered the attention of some big shots over the last year. Elon Musk, the CEO of one such company, has also admired Bitcoin but from afar. Citing Bitcoin’s high carbon footprint, the…
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Thursday, 26 August 2021 10:36
Rayonier Releases 2020 Sustainability Report and Updated Carbon Report
Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) has just released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which highlights actions the Company is taking to enhance the long-term well-being of its investors, employees, communities, and other stakeholders. This report illustrates Rayonier’s commitment to transparency around Environmental, Social,…
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Saturday, 21 August 2021 00:12
Making smart grids possible
Distribution automation for a failproof, diversified energy grid In July 2021, the European Commission announced new ambitious targets for green energy. By 2030, 40 per cent of all the energy consumed in Europe should be generated renewably. While this is…
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Saturday, 21 August 2021 00:04
TotalEnergies to introduce a 100% renewable fuel at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)
TotalEnergies is developing a 100% renewable fuel for motorsport competition, to be introduced from next season at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), including the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2022, and at the European Le Mans Series (ELMS). Competition…
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Tuesday, 10 August 2021 10:37
Emerson Helps Alaska’s Largest Wind Farm Provide Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy
Sustainable grid solutions reduce costs by 65% and support the delivery of low-cost, renewable power. Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced the completion of a digital transformation project to increase the reliability of clean energy generation at Golden Valley Electric Association’s…
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Friday, 06 August 2021 15:30
Smart panels, smart energy
~ Electrical panel connectivity for renewable generation ~ According to industry experts, Spain will hit 68 per cent renewable power generation by 2030. Here, Juan Montecelo, sales director of WEG Autrial, explains why electric panel connectivity in renewable power plants…
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Thursday, 05 August 2021 10:35
The next step to carbon neutrality
~ How automation software is crucial in driving down carbon emissions ~ According to a new Carbon Brief analysis, the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 were 51 per cent below 1990 levels, largely down to the country’s COVID slowdown. The figures mean…
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Wednesday, 04 August 2021 10:21
North America generation equipment contracts activity down 27% in Q2 2021
There were 40 generation equipment contracts announced in the North America region in Q2 2021, marking a drop of 27% over the last four-quarter average of 55, according to GlobalData’s power industry contracts database. Electricity Procurement stood at first place…
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Wednesday, 07 July 2021 12:43
How Digital Twins could make a success of US carbon credits
America under President Biden has re-joined the 2015 Paris Agreement and pledged a $2 trillion four-year climate plan, but a workable Cap and Trade program is seen as pivotal if the USA is to go on and hit zero carbon…
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Wednesday, 07 July 2021 12:31
Valmet to deliver a turnkey biopower plant to produce green electricity and heat for the city of Salzburg, Austria
Valmet will deliver a complete turnkey BioPower 5 power plant to produce green electricity and heat for the city of Salzburg, Austria. The order was placed by Salzburg AG, a leading Austrian energy and technology company. The order is included…
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