The scope of work includes mechanical design, material procurement, fabrication, testing, and supply of equipment. ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd JV firm Isgec Hitachi Zosen has received a prestigious order for the supply of 4 nos. Reactors of Vanadium Modified Low Alloy Steel, for a Renewable Energy project in USA. The scope of work includes mechanical […]
Here’s How Joe Biden Is Planning To Install 500,000 EV Charging Stations In The US
President Biden and his administration are planning a $174 billion investment in electric vehicles. Joe Biden’s election as President of the United States of America has been revolutionary, to say the least. Be it the unruly protests that affected the American law and order situation; or the flawless American vaccination rollout that saw a vast […]
CubicPV Plans $1.1 Billion Investment in Solar Wafer, Cells Manufacturing Under PLI Scheme
The company is in talks with the Indian government to participate in the performance linked incentives (PLI) scheme for solar equipment manufacturers, Frank Van Mierlo, CEO of CubicPV, told FE. Bill Gates-backed solar components manufacturer CubicPV (earlier 1366 Technologies) plans to invest $1.1 billion to set up 10 GW solar wafer and cells manufacturing capacity […]
Saudi Arabia ‘Deeply Involved’ in Shift to Renewable Energy, Says Kerry
Kerry highlights potential for NEOM’s green hydrogen initiative to be a key contributor to the transition. He also congratulates the UAE for its “level of leadership, engagement, creativity and readiness to embrace the urgency of the challenge”. US Secretary of State John Kerry talks to Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir as they arrive […]
Tesla Expects to Procure Over USD 1 Billion of Battery Materials From Australia Every Year
At a recent event hosted by the Minerals Council of Australia, Robyn Denholm, chairperson of Tesla, said her company plans to spend more than USD 1 billion a year to procure raw materials from Australia. Tesla especially wants to tap into the country’s rich reserves of lithium and nickel. Presently, Tesla sources three-fourths of its […]
Climate Benefits the US Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Leaves Out
President Biden and a group of bipartisan senators announced a $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (with $579 billion in new spending). While the proposal includes some investments in climate priorities, it cuts key climate action provisions that would benefit the economy, jobs and public health. Biden’s original American Jobs Plan, including the Made in America […]
Earth’s Energy Imbalance Doubled in 14 Years: NASA
Washington: Raising an alarm over human-caused climate change, NASA-led research has revealed that the amount of heat trapped by Earth’s land, ocean and atmosphere has doubled over the course of only 14 years. Scientists at NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the US found that Earth’s energy imbalance approximately doubled during […]
Countries With New Fossil Fuel Projects Should Zero Out Emissions -U.S. Climate Envo
WASHINGTON : Countries developing new oil, gas and coal projects should make sure they come with technology that can reduce the emissions to zero, John Kerry, the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, told reporters on Thursday. “It’s a real challenge and nobody can duck it,” Kerry said in a news conference. “There’s an incumbent […]
Lam Research Sets Goal to Operate at 100% Renewable Energy by 2030, Achieve Carbon Net Zero by 2050
FREMONT, Calif : Lam Research Corp. (Nasdaq: LRCX) published its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report on June 29, detailing the company’s progress in reducing its environmental footprint, driving a healthy and safe workforce, advancing inclusion and diversity, and contributing positively to the broader community. “The world’s response to the devastating pandemic has illuminated […]
Amazon Says Its Carbon Footprint Grew 19% Last Year
The Seattle-based company said that, while its carbon footprint grew, the amount of carbon it emitted for every dollar spent on the site fell 16% in 2020. The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics centre. NEW YORK : Amazon said Wednesday that its carbon footprint grew 19% last year as it rushed […]