Sustainable energy

NTHU Secures Top Honor in Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).
  • The award ceremony on November 15 at the Grand Hotel, Taipei, distinguished NTHU among the 45 participating universities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205402864/en/
    The 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), hosted by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), took place at the Grand Hotel, Taipei on November 15.
  • Each team will receive a maximum grant of 30,000 New Taiwan Dollars (approximately $957.6), which will help students take action on sustainability issues they are passionate about.

Osivax Receives Over USD 1.5M Grant from NIAID to Advance Development of Broad-Spectrum Influenza Vaccine Candidate, OVX836

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The grant (project number 1R01AI177376) will support preclinical studies evaluating the breadth of protection and immune response induced by the company’s lead, broad-spectrum influenza vaccine candidate, OVX836 against pandemic influenza strains.

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  • The grant (project number 1R01AI177376) will support preclinical studies evaluating the breadth of protection and immune response induced by the company’s lead, broad-spectrum influenza vaccine candidate, OVX836 against pandemic influenza strains.
  • The IDMIT is highly specialized in human infectious diseases and has the facilities needed for testing the immunogenicity and efficacy of OVX836 as a vaccine against pandemic influenza strains in preclinical models.
  • “Receiving this grant from the NIAID will support our progress in developing OVX836 to provide broad-spectrum protection against influenza, which remains a perennial pandemic threat,” commented Alexandre Le Vert, Co-Founder and CEO of Osivax.
  • Osivax also recently published the results of a Phase 2a dose-optimization study ( OVX836-003 ) in The Lancet Infectious Diseases showing efficacy in humans against seasonal strains.

Global Zinc Market for Sustainable Energy Research Report 2023-2033: Focus on Key Trends - Advancements in Zinc-Air Battery Technology, Rise in Energy Storage Demand, and Integration in Solar Energy - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Market Dynamics: In-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, challenges, and opportunities influencing the zinc market for sustainable energy Industry.

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  • Market Dynamics: In-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, challenges, and opportunities influencing the zinc market for sustainable energy Industry.
  • Growth Prospects: Assessment of growth opportunities and challenges in the global zinc market for sustainable energy, along with future market projections.
  • What are the key market drivers and opportunities in the market pertaining to zinc market for sustainable energy?
  • What are the major restraints inhibiting the growth of the global zinc market for sustainable energy?

EcoFlow Wins TIME Best Inventions 2023 Award

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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SEATTLE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow , a leading portable power and eco-friendly energy solutions company, is thrilled to announce that the EcoFlow GLACIER portable refrigerator has been honored with the prestigious TIME Best Inventions 2023 Award in the Green Energy category.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow , a leading portable power and eco-friendly energy solutions company, is thrilled to announce that the EcoFlow GLACIER portable refrigerator has been honored with the prestigious TIME Best Inventions 2023 Award in the Green Energy category.
  • The TIME Best Inventions 2023 Award solidifies EcoFlow's leadership in the green energy and portable power industry.
  • The EcoFlow GLACIER also received the CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree and the 2023 Good Design Award winner earlier this year.
  • The EcoFlow WAVE 2 portable air conditioner and DELTA Pro whole-home backup power solution won the Good Housekeeping 2023 Home Reno Award last month.

Clean Cooking Alliance and Partners Prioritize Clean Cooking at COP28

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean cooking was a prominent topic at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and partners ensured that clean cooking was at the forefront of discussions around climate change, environmental sustainability, carbon finance, investment, gender equality, food systems, and sustainable cities.

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  • /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean cooking was a prominent topic at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
  • The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and partners ensured that clean cooking was at the forefront of discussions around climate change, environmental sustainability, carbon finance, investment, gender equality, food systems, and sustainable cities.
  • The new African Clean Cooking Consortium will address the actions required to achieve universal access to clean cooking in Africa, including country-level planning, establishing Delivery Units, developing country programs, and catalyzing investment.
  • The AfDB announced it will allocate up to 20% of its approved annual lending for energy toward clean cooking solutions.

Metrus Energy Boosts Commitment to America is All In, Doubling Investment to $400 Million under its Mission Efficiency Pledge

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrus Energy announced today an increased commitment to America Is All In, pledging a $400 million investment in sustainable energy projects. This commitment also serves as a dedicated pledge to Mission Efficiency, reinforcing Metrus' support for the global initiative to double the annual rate of energy efficiency improvement by 2030.

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  • At COP 28,Metrus Energy announced an increased commitment to America Is All In, pledging a $400 million investment in sustainable energy projects under its Mission Efficiency Pledge
    SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrus Energy announced today an increased commitment to America Is All In, pledging a $400 million investment in sustainable energy projects.
  • This commitment also serves as a dedicated pledge to Mission Efficiency, reinforcing Metrus' support for the global initiative to double the annual rate of energy efficiency improvement by 2030.
  • Hinkle is part of a delegation led by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and the Alliance to Save Energy.
  • Metrus initially pledged $100 million to the coalition in 2018 and has consistently elevated its commitment since then.

Mission Efficiency unveils Call to Action and pledges for driving progress on energy efficiency

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment.

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  • DUBAI, UAE , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment.
  • Beyond simply advocating for these targets, the Mission Efficiency Call to Action encouraged those joining to submit concrete pledges or UN Energy Compacts for how they will contribute to energy efficiency progress.
  • "Momentum is clearly growing for world leaders to increase ambition and adopt a target for more than doubling energy efficiency progress and tripling energy efficiency investment.
  • BCSE is proud to sign the Mission Efficiency Call to Action and submit its pledge to work with governments to adopt energy efficiency policies."

Mission Efficiency unveils Call to Action and pledges for driving progress on energy efficiency

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28 in Dubai, Mission Efficiency announced it has secured an initial series of pledges in support of its Call to Action for doubling annual energy efficiency improvement and tripling annual energy efficiency investment.
  • Beyond simply advocating for these targets, the Mission Efficiency Call to Action encouraged those joining to submit concrete pledges or UN Energy Compacts for how they will contribute to energy efficiency progress.
  • "Momentum is clearly growing for world leaders to increase ambition and adopt a target for more than doubling energy efficiency progress and tripling energy efficiency investment.
  • BCSE is proud to sign the Mission Efficiency Call to Action and submit its pledge to work with governments to adopt energy efficiency policies."

10+ Countries Join First-of-Its-Kind Consortium to Deploy 5 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Through the BESS Consortium, these first-mover countries are part of a collaborative effort to secure 5 gigawatts (GW) of BESS commitments by the end of 2024.

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  • Through the BESS Consortium, these first-mover countries are part of a collaborative effort to secure 5 gigawatts (GW) of BESS commitments by the end of 2024.
  • In order to achieve the estimated 400 GW of renewable energy needed to alleviate energy poverty by 2030 and save a gigaton of CO2, 90 GW of storage capacity must be developed.
  • Battery Storage Systems are a critical element to increasing the reliability of grids and accommodating the variable renewable energy sources that are needed to power economic development.
  • The BESS Consortium is a multi-stakeholder partnership set up to ensure these BESS benefits transform energy systems across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

10+ Countries Join First-of-Its-Kind Consortium to Deploy 5 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Rockefeller Foundation, International Energy Agency, SDG7, GLC, Conference, BESS, African Development Bank, Multilateralism, Asian Development Bank, AFD, Energy, Inter-American Development Bank, ADB, Infinity Power Chutes, NREL, Kingdom, COP29, Consortium, IDB, RMI, Climate, Partnership, Sustainable energy, GIZ, Economic development, World Bank, ESMAP, COP28, CO2, Renewable energy, Developing country

Through the BESS Consortium, these first-mover countries are part of a collaborative effort to secure 5 gigawatts (GW) of BESS commitments by the end of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Through the BESS Consortium, these first-mover countries are part of a collaborative effort to secure 5 gigawatts (GW) of BESS commitments by the end of 2024.
  • In order to achieve the estimated 400 GW of renewable energy needed to alleviate energy poverty by 2030 and save a gigaton of CO2, 90 GW of storage capacity must be developed.
  • Battery Storage Systems are a critical element to increasing the reliability of grids and accommodating the variable renewable energy sources that are needed to power economic development.
  • The BESS Consortium is a multi-stakeholder partnership set up to ensure these BESS benefits transform energy systems across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).