From design to recycling, opportunities abound to make solar more circular

GreenBiz Group

November 6, 2020

From design to recycling, opportunities abound to make solar more circular Myisha Majumder Fri, 11/06/2020 - 02:00 Solar has become a staple of the U.S. power generation mix in the last decade. Now that the industry is maturing, it’s time to have a tough conversation: The solar industry needs to improve its circular practices. Like any industry, the solar industry has unique

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How to value solar plus storage

GreenBiz Group

November 3, 2020

How to value solar plus storage Adam Aston Tue, 11/03/2020 - 01:00 In the wake of California’s summer of wildfires, blackouts and planned outages, many consumers and businesses are clamoring for more resilient options. The crisis has turbocharged interest in systems that deliver power even when the grid is down. Solar plus storage is fast emerging as a top choice, both at scale on the grid and also

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Synchronous condenser packages — solving the challenges of renewable energy integration

Sustainability Matters

November 1, 2020

ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering the environmental impact. Synchronous condensers from ABB ensure efficient and reliable operation of power grids through reactive power compensation and additional short circuit power capacity. Operating principles A synchronous condenser is a

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In a boon for the climate, philanthropists are making it rain for cleantech innovators

Grist News

October 30, 2020

Securing funding for market-based climate solutions used to be a tough sell. Then Sarah Kearney stepped in.

Hot real estate tip: An all electric-home will probably save you money

Grist News

October 23, 2020

In 7 cities with different climates and electric grids, new all-electric homes saved money and CO2

In the wake of the pandemic, renewables should take center stage

Grist News

October 22, 2020

In the wake of a pandemic-fueled recession, prioritizing clean energy will be key for rebuilding the economy.

This radiant model wants you to stop worrying and love nuclear energy

Grist News

October 19, 2020

The world’s first nuclear influencer is not a shill.

The Path To Net Zero-Ready Buildings

Intengine | the engine for good

October 8, 2020

DEMANDING MORE FROM BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCE Released in a recent National Energy Board of Canada report, British Columbia’s commercial and residential buildings in 2015 released a staggering 7.3 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing 12% of the total GHG emissions produced in the province. However, the Province of BC is committed to fostering sustainable

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Funding boost for NZ circular economy research

Sustainability Matters

October 8, 2020

Engineering Professor Kim Pickering has been awarded $10.9 million in Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Endeavour funding to explore a circular economy concept created for the Aotearoa New Zealand context — shaped by the philosophies and values of both founding cultures: Ma?ori and European. ?miomio Aotearoa — a circular economy for the wellbeing of New Zealand is a

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5 ways to future-proof a building

Grist News

October 7, 2020

Thousands of 'zero energy' schools, offices, and apartment buildings are on the way.