Renewable energy economy

Government makes major investment in one of Canada's leading clean technology firms

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Articles, Resource economics, Energy, Energy economics, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy economy, Clean technology, General Electric

Canadian companies and innovators are leading in the growing market for clean technologies, which will help us meet our ambitious climate goals and build a more resilient economy.

Key Points: 
  • Canadian companies and innovators are leading in the growing market for clean technologies, which will help us meet our ambitious climate goals and build a more resilient economy.
  • This project will help the Burnaby-based company to manufacture its proprietary solid filter and machine products at a commercial scale.
  • Clean technologies contributed more than $28.8 billion to the Canadian economy in 2019, including the export of approximately $7.05 billion worth of clean technology goods and services.
  • The government is investing $8 billion over seven years to accelerate decarbonization projects with large GHG emitters, the transition to clean technologies, and Canada's industrial transformation across all sectors.

Nuvve Expands Vehicle-to-Grid Footprint to Help Electrify School Buses

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Energy, Electric vehicles, Articles, Energy storage, Renewable energy economy, Sustainable energy, Vehicle-to-grid, Transport, School bus, Electric vehicle

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan supported by the administration includes $7.5 billion to replace thousands of diesel-powered school and transit buses with zero-emission electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan supported by the administration includes $7.5 billion to replace thousands of diesel-powered school and transit buses with zero-emission electric vehicles.
  • However, with approximately 480,000 school buses across the nation, the $7.5 billion split across both sectors represents only a fraction of the funding needed to electrify all school buses across the country.
  • To date, Nuvve has deployed over 120 V1G and V2G charging stations for electric school buses across North America.
  • Nuvve and associated logos are among the trademarks of Nuvve and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.

Global Ground Mounted PV Utility Market (2021 to 2026) - Featuring Mounting Systems, PV Racking and Quick Mount PV Among Others

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Energy, Articles, Photovoltaics, Renewable energy, Energy conversion, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy law, Renewable energy policy, Feed-in tariff, Photovoltaic system, Solar power

DUBLIN, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Ground Mounted PV Utility Market - Forecasts from 2021 to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Ground Mounted PV Utility Market - Forecasts from 2021 to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The market of ground mounted photovoltaic utility market is estimated to grow in the coming years.
  • The ground mounted solar photovoltaic utility market was severely affected by the outbreak of COVID-19.
  • Policies like Feed in Tariff program and Power Purchase Agreement will foster growth in the market of ground mounted photovoltaic utility.

Energy Transitions Commission Warns Demand For Biomass Likely To Exceed Sustainable Supply

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Energy, Sustainable energy, Sustainable development, Biofuels, Sustainable technologies, Bioenergy, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy economy, Biomass, Biofuel in Denmark, Renewable energy

Thus, biomass sources for use as energy should be limited to waste & residues, dedicated energy crop production on degraded / marginal lands, or where current crop / pastureland can be released.

Key Points: 
  • Thus, biomass sources for use as energy should be limited to waste & residues, dedicated energy crop production on degraded / marginal lands, or where current crop / pastureland can be released.
  • Many sectors and applications across the mobility, industry and buildings sectors currently plan to use biomass as a key decarbonisation route.
  • Adair Turner, Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission, said: "Biomass can make a really valuable contribution to the world's decarbonisation.
  • In this timely report, the Energy Transitions Commission reviews the role of low carbon, sustainable bio-energy across the economy.

Energy Transitions Commission Warns Demand For Biomass Likely To Exceed Sustainable Supply

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Energy, Sustainable energy, Sustainable development, Biofuels, Sustainable technologies, Bioenergy, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy economy, Biomass, Biofuel in Denmark, Renewable energy

Thus, biomass sources for use as energy should be limited to waste & residues, dedicated energy crop production on degraded / marginal lands, or where current crop / pastureland can be released.

Key Points: 
  • Thus, biomass sources for use as energy should be limited to waste & residues, dedicated energy crop production on degraded / marginal lands, or where current crop / pastureland can be released.
  • Many sectors and applications across the mobility, industry and buildings sectors currently plan to use biomass as a key decarbonisation route.
  • Adair Turner, Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission, said: "Biomass can make a really valuable contribution to the world's decarbonisation.
  • In this timely report, the Energy Transitions Commission reviews the role of low carbon, sustainable bio-energy across the economy.

Dastur Selected by the US Department of Energy to Design and Engineer the First Industrial Scale Carbon Capture Project at a Large Integrated Steel Producer in North America

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Environment, Steel, Other Energy, Engineering, Oil, Gas, Public policy, Government, Alternative energy, Manufacturing, Energy, White House, Federal Government, Resource economics, Energy, Carbon capture and sequestration, Articles, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy economy, Emissions reduction, Carbon capture and storage

Ridgewood, NJ based Dastur International, Inc., along with its affiliate companies Dastur Energy Inc. and M. N. Dastur & Co (P) Ltd. (Dastur), has been awarded a US Department of Energy (US DOE) funded study for the design and engineering of a carbon capture project for a large integrated steel producer in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Ridgewood, NJ based Dastur International, Inc., along with its affiliate companies Dastur Energy Inc. and M. N. Dastur & Co (P) Ltd. (Dastur), has been awarded a US Department of Energy (US DOE) funded study for the design and engineering of a carbon capture project for a large integrated steel producer in North America.
  • The project is designed to enable the production of low-carbon emissions steel through CO2 capture of up to 2 mtpa from the available blast furnace gases.
  • This is the first industrial-scale carbon capture project for the steel sector in North America.
  • This is the first and a very important carbon capture project at an integrated steel plant in the United States.

Priority Power Announces Agreements with HighPeak Energy to Partner on Electrification and Renewable Energy Projects

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Alternative energy, Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Energy, Articles, Resource economics, Energy policy, Energy economics, Sustainable energy, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy economy, Solar energy, Renewable energy commercialization, Priority Power Management, LLC, HighPeak Energy, Inc., PRIORITY POWER MANAGEMENT, LLC, HIGHPEAK ENERGY, INC.

Priority Power will develop, finance, engineer, construct, operate, and maintain the Project Facility.

Key Points: 
  • Priority Power will develop, finance, engineer, construct, operate, and maintain the Project Facility.
  • Priority Power will integrate and manage HighPeaks existing and future electricity supply agreements with the solar powered energy generated from the solar generation facility.
  • Priority Power is an independent energy solutions provider focused on energy infrastructure, energy transition program management, market intelligence operations, and energy structuring.
  • Priority Power seeks to prioritize energy efficiency and leverage its engineering, procurement, construction, and market expertise to aid in decarbonization of the industrial economy.

The Moinian Group Partners With Carbon Lighthouse To Deepen ESG Commitment

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Renewable energy economy, Natural sciences, Joseph Moinian, Greenhouse gas emissions, Renewable energy, Carbon Lighthouse, Carbon neutrality, Low-carbon economy, Carbon

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Carbon Lighthouse on our first environmental initiative," said Max Moinian , Operations, Design & Development, The Moinian Group.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with Carbon Lighthouse on our first environmental initiative," said Max Moinian , Operations, Design & Development, The Moinian Group.
  • "Carbon Lighthouse is excited to be working with a commercial real estate powerhouse like The Moinian Group on its sustainability and energy efficiency programs," said Raphael Rosen, CEO and co-founder at Carbon Lighthouse.
  • "Together, Carbon Lighthouse and The Moinian Group will turn energy efficiency strategies into measured, data-backed carbon reduction impact demonstrating that CRE can accomplish both business and decarbonization goals."
  • The Moinian Group maintains a reputation for developing state-of-the-art, aesthetically distinguished properties as the firm continues to strive for excellence.

50% Reduction in Carbon Emissions by 2030 Means Opportunities Now

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Articles, Energy, Energy economics, Energy policy, Emissions reduction, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy economy, Carbon neutrality, Renewable energy, International Energy Agency, Energiewende

Further out, the target is net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Further out, the target is net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Today, the world is at a tipping point for the energy sector, presenting opportunities to capitalize on the epic transformation.
  • This will require setting new standards for decarbonization and implementing actions through concerted efforts among countries investment and energy policies.
  • The IEA strategy envisions about 70% of the world's electricity coming from renewable sources such as solar and wind by 2050.

50% Reduction in Carbon Emissions by 2030 Means Opportunities Now

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Articles, Energy, Energy economics, Energy policy, Emissions reduction, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy economy, Carbon neutrality, Renewable energy, International Energy Agency, Energiewende

Further out, the target is net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Further out, the target is net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Today, the world is at a tipping point for the energy sector, presenting opportunities to capitalize on the epic transformation.
  • This will require setting new standards for decarbonization and implementing actions through concerted efforts among countries investment and energy policies.
  • The IEA strategy envisions about 70% of the world's electricity coming from renewable sources such as solar and wind by 2050.