The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has today published the industry’s first standard contract for transport and installation (T&I) works in offshore wind projects. The contract has been written to ensure a fairer allocation of…
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Renewable energy refers to energy sources that are replenished naturally and do not deplete finite resources. These include wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, and biomass energy. Renewable energy is important for several reasons. First, it helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. Second, it helps to promote energy independence and security, as renewable energy sources are often domestic and not subject to the fluctuations and disruptions of global energy markets.
There are many ways to incorporate renewable energy into our lives, such as installing solar panels on our homes and businesses, choosing renewable energy options for our electricity, and purchasing electric vehicles. By making a conscious effort to use renewable energy, we can all play a role in reducing our impact on the environment and promoting a more sustainable future.
More than half of companies risk ‘net zero greenwash’, report says | GreenBiz
Companies are undermining their net zero climate pledges with corporate lobbying and trade association memberships, a new report from the London nonprofit InfluenceMap warns. The report evaluated 293 companies from the Forbes Global 2000 list…
New Tandem Silicon-Perovskite Solar Cell Sets Record
Solar cells may seem like old hat by now, but there is still plenty of room for innovators to push costs down and pump efficiency up. From that perspective, the solar industry has only just…
Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to Deliver 480 MWh DC of Battery Storage Solutions to the Summerfield Project in Australia | AltEnergyMag
The Summerfield battery storage project is a 2-hour 240 MW (480 MWh) DC energy storage solution. The project is currently sized at a 2-hour storage duration but is expandable depending on market needs. Canadian Solar…
Crocs is taking its used shoes back in 10 states. Here’s why | GreenBiz
Crocs launched a program in October to take back used shoes in 10 U.S. states, to keep old footwear out of landfills and explore new ways to reuse the material. It’s a big opportunity. An…
BYD ATTO 3 Now Available In 50+ Countries, Neta Auto Enters Central & South America – CleanTechnica
Electric vehicle sales are growing nicely in most of the world’s major auto markets. We regularly see coverage of all this exciting action here on CleanTechnica. Norway of course is the leader when it comes…
Could 2023 be the year global emissions peak? | GreenBiz
Some better news on the global response to the climate crisis, at last. An analysis out this morning calculates a 70 percent chance that global greenhouse emissions will start falling in 2024 — which would…
Virgin Atlantic To Fly From Heathrow To JFK Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel – CleanTechnica
Air travel accounts for about 2% of global carbon emissions but that figure is expected to increase as the airline industry continues to recover from the drop in the number of people flying during the…
NEW EV CHARGING PROVIDER V-Go JOINS THE POWERED BY MONTA PROGRAMME | AltEnergyMag
New partnership sees the EV industry continuing to ensure the UK’s charge point infrastructure stays on course into 2024 and beyond 27 NOVEMBER 2023, LONDON: V-Go Energy (V-Go) has joined EV charging platform Monta’s ‘Powered…
How $150 million Radio Flyer makes sustainable red wagons | GreenBiz
Radio Flyer says it has put more than 1 billion “wheels” on the road. Increasingly, its toys — including the iconic little red wagon — are becoming more sustainable. The 106-year-old company has systematically eliminated…