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Power Minister plans to set up over 1200 mini solar power plants in Kurunegala district

February 2, 2021 Anand Gupta

Colombo: Minister of Power Dullas Alahapperuma says over 1200 mini solar power plants will be set up in Kurunegala district to provide 100 percent electricity to the district. Addressing the Kurunegala District Meeting of the series of Rural Economic Infrastructure Development Committee meetings held island wide at the district level recently at the Kurunegala District […]

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Hitachi Rail successfully tests first battery-powered tram

February 2, 2021 Anand Gupta

Battery-powered tram offers major benefits of requiring no overhead wires or other electrified infrastructure – saving on costs and visual impact On-board batteries allow energy to be additionally recovered during braking Trial in Florence aims to allow mobility firm to offer battery-trams globally Tram adds to the growing list of battery products being developed as […]

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Korean energy giant plugs $2.2bn into Hungarian battery plant

February 2, 2021 Anand Gupta

The 30GWh factory will cater for expected demand for batteries in Europe South Korea’s energy giant SK Innovation will invest $2.2 billion (£1.6bn) into the construction of a new battery plant in Hungary. The factory will have a production capacity of 30 GWh every year, will be located 50 kilometres southwest of Budapest and will […]

Cost of ‘green’ hydrogen to fall by over 50% by 2030

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Philippines set sights on hydrogen to diversify energy sources

February 1, 2021 Anand Gupta

The Southeast Asian country, which is heavily dependent on imported coal and fuel oil, hopes to be able to utilise hydrogen as a fuel for vehicles and a part of its future energy mix. MANILA: The Philippine Department of Energy said on Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australia-based research and development […]

Views Of Mighty River Power Hydro Power Facilities Ahead Of New Zealand’s Biggest IPO

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New Zealand Government Told to Move Faster on Carbon Reduction

February 1, 2021 Anand Gupta

New Zealand’s government welcomed a harsh assessment of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, saying it was willing to do more to achieve its targets. The Climate Change Commission said on Sunday that the country’s government must move faster to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The independent body published a draft package of advice on the […]

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UNSW Sydney solar expert Martin Green has been honoured with the Japan Prize for transforming the photovoltaics industry

January 30, 2021 Anand Gupta

The Japan Prize Foundation has announced that Australian Scientia Professor Martin Green is a laureate of the Japan Prize in the field of “Resources, Energy, the Environment, and Social Infrastructure” for his revolutionary work in the field of photovoltaics. The annual prize is one of world’s most prestigious awards given to scientists who’ve helped to […]

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Takeda Achieved Carbon Neutrality in 2020

January 29, 2021 Anand Gupta

Demonstrates its Commitment to Environmental Leadership Focus on Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy and Carbon Offsets Achievement Represents a Significant Milestone in the Company’s Commitment to Become Carbon Zero in its Operations by 2040 OSAKA, Japan: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced that it achieved carbon neutrality in its value chain for its fiscal […]

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Hudson Sustainable Group Closes Inaugural Green Bond in Japan

January 29, 2021 Anand Gupta

NEW YORK: Hudson Sustainable Group (Hudson) announced today that it has closed the firm’s inaugural green bond in the Japanese market, with the issuance of 7.3 billion JPY (~$70.5 million USD). The bond is rated BBB and has received a Green 1/g1/m1 rating, the highest green rating under the Green Finance Framework by Japan Credit […]

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Hudson Sustainable issues JPY-7.3bn green bond in Japan

January 29, 2021 Anand Gupta

Hudson Sustainable issues JPY-7.3bn green bond in Japan.Read More.. Source : renewablesnow

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Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures invests in Singapore-based microgrid start-up Canopy Power

January 29, 2021 Anand Gupta

Singapore: Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures announces its investment in Canopy Power, a Singapore-based company specializing in renewable microgrids. Canopy Power is one of Southeast Asia’s leading independent players with deep technical expertise in hybrid projects, involving both solar & battery technology, and digital solutions. It helps remotely located commercial and industrial companies and communities shrink their […]