The South Africa Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has launched a first of its kind report that details the impact of solar PV on South Africa’s employment statistics. Launching the Solar PV Industry Jobs Report, SAPVIA COO Niveshen Govender, said: “The impact of COVID-19 on the South African economy will be long lasting, but it also […]
Construction of new low-carbon hydrogen pilot plant gets underway
Producing clean and versatile hydrogen will fulfil a vital role in meeting global decarbonisation goals. A new 1.5 MWth pilot plant is being built at Cranfield University to test an innovative hydrogen production technology that substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The HyPER project (Bulk Hydrogen Production by Sorbent Enhanced Steam Reforming) is an international collaboration […]
UK government announces landmark deal in green energy transition
High-skilled oil and gas workers and the supply chain will not be left behind in the transition to a low carbon future, the Britain government vowed on Wednesday as a landmark North Sea Transition Deal is agreed with industry. London: High-skilled oil and gas workers and the supply chain will not be left behind in […]
Toward a Tradable Low-Carbon Cement Standard: Policy Design Considerations for the United States
This paper outlines design considerations for an effective low-carbon cement standard in the United States, including how to set benchmarks and stringency, how to address leakage and competitiveness, and how to structure cost containment policies. A low-carbon cement standard offers several advantages as part of a broader climate change policy portfolio and can serve dual […]
STT GDC India to promote sustainable development and low-carbon business practices by increasing use of renewable energy
– Renewable energy to be the mainstay of responsible growth for India’s largest data centre operator – Company targets to source large part of its electricity from renewable sources to power its data centres by 2025 – With 17 operational facilities across eight cities, this commitment towards renewable energy is one of largest in the country by a […]
Aussie-Brit duo in tuk-tuk champion low-carbon future on Bengaluru roads
BENGALURU: This red solar-powered tuk-tuk (autorickshaw) on the Bengaluru roads on Monday was a head turner. Inside it were two excited foreign women, who were on a world expedition on their auto to spread the message of a sustainable, electric and low-carbon future. Having started in Melbourne, Australia, in November 2018, SolarTuk Expedition team completed […]
JinkoSolar helps deliver low-carbon Winter Olympics in China in 2022
JinkoSolar was chosen to provide 20MW solar panels for a state-level demonstration project integrating solar plus wind and storage in Zhaangjiakou, where its renewable energy roadmap will support the ambition to deliver a low-carbon Winter Olympics in 2022. This project will support the establishment of a ‘low-carbon Olympic zone’ in Zhangjiakou, with plans for both the Olympic […]
