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UL, the global safety science leader and one of the world’s top developers of digital solutions for renewable energy, announced the release of Windographer 5, a wholly re-engineered version of its market-leading software for analyzing, visualizing and validating wind resource data from meteorological towers and remote sensing systems…
Carbon capture is seen as essential if energy-hungry Southeast Asia is to reach climate goals. But critics maintain that the technology remains unproven and may never deliver the vast emissions reductions needed. Southeast Asia’s climate fight was never going to be easy. As the region’s energy transition continues to…
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French aid scheme to support renewable electricity production. The measure will help France achieve its renewable energy targets without unduly distorting…
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has contracted with Nexamp as an anchor tenant to support 129 Megawatts of community solar projects, in one of the biggest deals of its kind. The retailer is subscribing to a share of each of 23 Nexamp solar farms across New York and will receive energy credits, equivalent to approximately 50 Megawatts of the entire portfolio…
Hydrogen Fuels Australia (H2FA) is launching Australia’s first modular hydrogen production and integrated FCEV refuelling operation at its greenfield facility in Truganina, near Laverton, Victoria. Founded on environmentally sustainable and “low impact” concepts, H2FA’s operation uses its own electrolysis assets (in island mode) to convert renewable power into green hydrogen…
Union Pacific locomotives will be getting a boost of biodiesel fuel. Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, approved the use of up to 20% biodiesel blend in specific EMD locomotive series operated by the railroad. Previously, the locomotives were approved to operate at…
HG Metal Manufacturing Ltd (“the Group”), a leading steel distributor and fabricator based in Singapore, has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with LYS Energy Group (“LYS”), to build and operate a rooftop grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Group’s premises located at 28 Jalan Buroh…
Bluetti’s solar panel product line has a shorter history than their power stations: the first one SP120 was released in July 2020 along with the super star AC200 power station. And later in January 2021, they announced the bigger 200-watt SP200 with their first household power center EP500/Pro…
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced common priorities for environmental cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for the next five years, aimed at tackling the triple planetary crises of …
Silfab Solar, North America’s leading PV manufacturer, today announced ultra-high efficiency, high-quality solar modules are now being shipped from its latest U.S. manufacturing facility. The new Burlington, Washington, facility is Silfab’s third in North America and features the latest precision solar manufacturing…
Form Energy, Inc.,a technology company rising to the challenge of climate change by developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems, announced today the battery chemistry of its first commercial product and a $200 million Series D financing round led by ArcelorMittal’s XCarb™ innovation…
SP Group (SP) and BCG Energy Joint Stock Company (BCG Energy), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bamboo Capital JSC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to invest in renewable energy projects in Vietnam. The MOU also provides an exclusive right for SP to acquire up to 49 per cent of its subsidiary Skylar Joint Stock Company (Skylar)….
Most Americans (84%) believe reducing waste can help preserve national parks for future generations, and a strong majority (83%) wish it were easier to take actions to reduce the amount of waste they generate, according to a new survey…
The severe water supply crisis currently facing Brazil makes it urgent to discuss the inclusion of alternative power sources and energy storage in the energy mix. One may understand how serious the situation is from the National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency’s May 1st statement saying that half of the 14 main hydroelectric
City planners across the country are responding to the increase in demand for electric vehicles with the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. In addition to more municipal EV chargers now open to the public, auto dealerships and other environmentally friendly businesses are also helping the U.S. strengthen…
As pressure mounts for transportation fleets and their organizations to measure, reduce, and report total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, AMPLY Power is tapping environmental technology nonprofit WattTime to provide its electric vehicle, bus, and truck…
Desalination – the conversion of saltwater to freshwater – has been limited by high operational costs. A new device capable of turning desalination waste into commercially valuable chemicals could make the process cheaper and more environmentally friendly…
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the launch of its USD $50 million Razer Green Fund on Earth Day 2021. The first investment from this fund is on award-winning company The Nurturing Co that makes BAMBOOLOO®, a sustainable bamboo toilet paper brand which is…
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) announces funding for carbon transparency projects in partnership with the United States Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment). The funds will support coordinated research exploring the creation of resources and tools to enhance expertise and data across…
This year’s Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) annual conference will highlight the importance of decarbonisation within the marine sector; reducing CO2 emissions, alternative fuels, offshore renewables and net-zero strategies to counteract global warming…
QGistix, LLC., a leading Reverse Logistics company located adjacent to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, is proud to announce the acquisition of Green Wave Computer Recycling, LLC., located in Indianapolis, IN. The acquisition is effective today, August 20, 2021. The combined company will…
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Natixis today announced the successful closing of two separate financings in support of the Project Slate, a solar plus storage project being constructed in Kings County, California. Project Slate is owned by Goldman Sachs Renewable Power (“GSRP”), an investment company managed by the Renewable Power business within…
The Incubation Network’s second annual Global Innovation Challenge: Future of Flexibles has identified innovative solutions that can drastically reduce flexible plastic waste in Asia. After receiving over 120 applications from 30 different countries, a cohort of 15 enterprising ventures has been selected to participate in a growth…
According to Technavio, the corrosion inhibitors market estimates a market value of USD 2.98 billion during 2021-2025. The report offers a detailed analysis of the COVID-19 impact on the market and the new opportunities that market players can expect. In addition, the report projects the market to progress at a CAGR of 4.10%…
Eco-Business has partnered with Singapore-based event technology provider GlobalSign.in to use their virtual event platform, GEVME for managing and hosting sustainability events across the Asia Pacific region…
Listed issuers have shown overall improvement in their sustainability reporting and the level of disclosure as compared to the last review in 2019, according to a joint review in 2021 of Singapore- listed issuers’ sustainability reports by Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) and the Centre for…
Rising inequality, biodiversity loss, the growing impact of climate change and unrelenting pressure on natural resources could lead to irreversible environmental damage in the Mediterranean basin, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Published today, the State of the Environment and Development in the Mediterranean finds…
Hudson Sustainable Group, LLC (Hudson) announced today that it has closed a mezzanine loan facility of 1.4 billion JPY with Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. The mezzanine loan facility, which closed on July 19, 2021, is backed by Hudson’s portfolio of thirty-three operating solar PV assets located throughout Japan. The projects benefit from the 20-year Japanese Feed-in-Tariff…
Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability achievements. This rating places Nouryon in the top 3 percent of more than 75,000 companies assessed by the global sustainability rating provider. “Sustainability is a key business driver for Nouryon, and we know that our customers…
Lendlease, in collaboration with WWF-Singapore, is pleased to announce the launch of the “Circularity in Retail: Tackling the Waste Problem” report, as part of their commitment under PACT (Plastic ACTion). In line with Singapore’s zero-waste ambitions, the study serves as a guide for…
Between October 11th-17th Circular Week will be held for the fourth time – an international congress promoting solutions in the field of sustainable development and circular economy. An important partner of Circular Week 2021 is the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, an EU organization associating CE stakeholders…
Singapore’s National Water Agency PUB has been named ‘Resilient Water Agency of the Year’ at the Global Water Awards 2021, a recognition conferred by the international water community for its robust efforts in ensuring water security for Singapore, even amidst challenges posed by the global Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, Singapore’s newest desalination plant, the Keppel…
TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform TPG Rise, today announced the first close of $5.4 billion in subscriptions to its inaugural fund. With the fund’s first close, TPG Rise Climate is bringing together a unique blend of capital from some of the world’s largest institutional investors and…
Making sustainability a core business strategy is now commonly regarded as best practice. From increased long term returns for shareholders, lower risk, and greater connection with incoming generations of consumers, it is clear that adopting a sustainable business strategy generates…
A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled “Airport Solar Power – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics”. The report presents..A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today…