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Study Explores the Potential of Carbon Intensity Reduction Through Voyage Optimization

Energy efficiency or carbon intensity (defined as CO2 emissions per transport work, ed.) is a possible point of convergence between the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and EU regulations to cut GHG emissions and decarbonize shipping. Short term measures to increase energy efficiency and achieve carbon intensity savings include voyage optimization.

10 Feb 2021

Octopus Energy Doubles Down on Climate Change Fight with New Research Facility

Octopus Energy, the UK fast-growth disruptor which recently hit a $2bn valuation, today launches the world’s first ‘entech’-led research organisation which will create models and policy recommendations for potential paths to a green energy future.

10 Feb 2021

Ingeteam strengthens Its technology Platforms to Rise to the Wind Market Future Challenges

Ingeteam Wind Energy, the global specialist in wind energy drivetrain technology, announced that it has successfully secured framework contracts with key clients for the serial supply of its latest technology developments, including its new high power DFIG converters, as well as low and medium voltage full power converters. These agreements will secure the manufacture and supply of new generation and conversion equipment across its manufacturing plants in 2021 and beyond.

From Ingeteam Group 10 Feb 2021

All Valio Dairy Farms Are Now Receiving a Sustainability Bonus

From the beginning of 2021, all 4,300 Valio dairy farms commit to Valio’s sustainability criteria. Every dairy farm supplying milk to Valio is now paid a sustainability bonus of two cents per litre. In order to receive the bonus, the farm must practice preventive animal healthcare and systematic monitoring of animal welfare.

From Valio Ltd 5 Feb 2021

StocExpo Launches ‘The Terminal of Tomorrow’

StocExpo, the leading tank storage event in partnership with Tank Storage Magazine, has launched an all-new online conference providing an in-depth insight into the future of energy storage, entitled ‘The Terminal of Tomorrow’. The conference will be held virtually on 16 & 17 March 2021.

5 Feb 2021

The Ministry of Energy and ACWA Power Achieve Momentous Milestones as Uzbekistan Enhances its Clean Energy Capacity

Following agreements signed in March 2020, cooperation between the Uzbekistan Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade, and ACWA Power has led to three major milestones in the development of power projects to enable Uzbekistan’s ambitious energy transformation plan and increase energy capacity by 2500 MW.

27 Jan 2021

Blow Those Costs Away: Octopus Energy Launches World’s First Electricity Tariff that Gets Cheaper When it’s Windy

Octopus Energy, UK’s fastest growing energy supplier, moves up the energy supply chain with the acquisition of its first two own-brand wind turbines which will bring cheaper greener power to local communities. The move is accompanied by the launch of the world's first local time-of-use wind tariff.

18 Jan 2021

Shearwater Energy Selects NuScale Power’s Small Modular Technology for SMR Wind-hybrid Energy Project

Shearwater Energy Ltd., a United Kingdom-based hybrid clean energy company, is developing a wind-SMR (Small Modular Reactor) and hydrogen production hybrid energy project in North Wales.

From NuScale Power 15 Jan 2021

Ohio EPA Chooses to Maximize Air Quality Benefits and Bring More Clean Air to Communities

Nationwide, nearly $3 billion in funds set aside nationwide as part of the 2015 Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust settlement are being heavily invested in the new generation of clean technologies, including in Ohio where 81 percent of the third round of funding disbursements will replace trucks, transit and school buses with new technology diesel engines, according to analysis by the Diesel Technology Forum.

13 Jan 2021

RACV Noosa Resort Recognized for Best Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Project in 2020 by Utilising Zen HQ

RACV Noosa Resort was recognised as the winner of Best Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Project 2020 by the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) by utilizing Zen Ecosystems’ Zen HQ, a simple and affordable energy management platform.

12 Jan 2021