Sustainable energy

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
  • Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
  • In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Asian Development Bank, Green affordable housing, International Atomic Energy Agency, Agriculture, International Renewable Energy Agency, Climate change, Food, World Food Programme, Developed country, South–South cooperation, Climate, Investment, WFP, Climate change mitigation, IRENA, Energy, Private sector, SDG, UNIDO, ADB, Conference, Food security, Blue zone, UNFCCC, Sustainable energy, Water, Partnership, IAEA, Plan, ACG, International development, Tourism, Renewable energy, COP28

VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
  • Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
  • In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

DFI Wins the Corporate Sustainability Report Awards Gold Award, Green Design Improves Product Energy Reduction by Nearly 40%

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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In addition to following the related standards and regulations, DFI has introduced green design guidelines/directions, improving product energy reduction by nearly 40% and over 90% of system products now use easy-to-recycle materials.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to following the related standards and regulations, DFI has introduced green design guidelines/directions, improving product energy reduction by nearly 40% and over 90% of system products now use easy-to-recycle materials.
  • The "2023 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award" organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy had a record number of 526 participating companies, marking a 24% increase compared to the previous year.
  • This not only underscores the significance of ESG for major corporations but also highlights the difficulty of winning these awards.
  • Furthermore, this is the second award that DFI, which won the "Corporate Sustainability Report Awards - Gold Award for Electronics and IT Manufacturing Industry", has won, moving up from the Bronze Award to the Gold Award.

Nigeria Signals Greater e-Mobility Commitment

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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LAGOS, Nigeria, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world anticipates the upcoming UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world anticipates the upcoming UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai.
  • Nigeria is making significant strides towards embracing electric mobility, signaling a robust commitment to sustainable and cleaner transportation.
  • His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized this commitment at the Presidential Villa as he inspected the solar powered charging stations for e-mobility domiciled in the State House, demonstrating Nigeria's dedication to driving environmentally friendly alternatives.
  • "e-Mobility deployment aligns with the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan (ETP), addressing emissions, air pollution, and energy security concerns while ensuring a greener future for Nigerians," Vice President Kashim Shettima said.

Nigeria Signals Greater e-Mobility Commitment

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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LAGOS, Nigeria, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world anticipates the upcoming UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world anticipates the upcoming UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai.
  • Nigeria is making significant strides towards embracing electric mobility, signaling a robust commitment to sustainable and cleaner transportation.
  • His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized this commitment at the Presidential Villa as he inspected the solar powered charging stations for e-mobility domiciled in the State House, demonstrating Nigeria's dedication to driving environmentally friendly alternatives.
  • "e-Mobility deployment aligns with the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan (ETP), addressing emissions, air pollution, and energy security concerns while ensuring a greener future for Nigerians," Vice President Kashim Shettima said.

Submit Your Abstracts by December 1 for American Solar Energy Society's SOLAR 2024 Conference

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Solar Energy Society's (ASES) annual National Solar Conference is America's leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Solar Energy Society's (ASES) annual National Solar Conference is America's leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy.
  • SOLAR 2024: Connecting Technology & Policy will be held on May 20-23, 2024, in Washington, D.C., at The George Washington University.
  • The deadline to submit a proposal to present at SOLAR 2024 is December 1, 2023.
  • "This is an exciting moment to create strategies and opportunities to push forth an even faster-paced clean energy agenda.

Marathon Capital Launches Equity Research

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Marathon Capital, LLC (“Marathon Capital”), a leading financial advisory and investment banking firm to the clean economy, today announced the launch of its Equity Research Group with the addition of Alex Kania, as Lead Analyst.

Key Points: 
  • Marathon Capital, LLC (“Marathon Capital”), a leading financial advisory and investment banking firm to the clean economy, today announced the launch of its Equity Research Group with the addition of Alex Kania, as Lead Analyst.
  • Equity research complements Marathon Capital’s growing Equity Capital Markets business launched in 2022.
  • We’re excited to launch our equity research product over the coming months, and we are pleased to welcome Alex and Chandni to the team,” said Ted Brandt, Chief Executive Officer of Marathon Capital.
  • Alex brings more than twenty years of equity research experience to Marathon Capital.

Deep Decarbonization Scenarios Reveal Importance of Accelerating Zero-Emission Vehicle Adoption

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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“In the scientific community, there is a lot of agreement around what needs to happen to slash transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, especially when it comes to electrification.

Key Points: 
  • “In the scientific community, there is a lot of agreement around what needs to happen to slash transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, especially when it comes to electrification.
  • Hoehne’s co-authors from NREL are Matteo Muratori, Paige Jadun, Brian Bush, Artur Yip, Catherine Ledna, and Laura Vimmerstedt.
  • While most vehicles today burn fossil fuels, a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) relies on alternate sources of power, such as batteries or hydrogen.
  • NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.

Colorado SKIES Academy Students Gain Valuable Engineering Experience at the University of Windsor

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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CENTENNIAL, Colo, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado SKIES Academy (CSA), a leading middle school focused on STEM education, recently completed a transformative trip with their 7th and 8th-grade learners (students) to the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, hosted by Dr. Tirupati Bolisetti, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

Key Points: 
  • Middle school students from an aerospace-focused school in Colorado visited a public research university in Ontario, Canada.
  • CENTENNIAL, Colo, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado SKIES Academy (CSA), a leading middle school focused on STEM education, recently completed a transformative trip with their 7th and 8th-grade learners (students) to the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, hosted by Dr. Tirupati Bolisetti, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
  • Led by Subba Pratti , a dedicated science facilitator at Colorado SKIES Academy, the learners embarked on an international journey filled with informative lectures, interactive labs, and practical experiments.
  • Colorado SKIES Academy is proud to provide its learners with enriching experiences and looks forward to organizing more transformative trips.

Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Finalists Announced

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the five teams advancing to the Finalist Round of the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy.

Key Points: 
  • The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the five teams advancing to the Finalist Round of the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy.
  • “Access to electricity can advance industrialization across Africa and improve the standards of living for many marginalized communities,” said Dr.
  • “These finalists are building innovative solutions to deliver on the promise of a sustainable future, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • In total, the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy will award over US$2 million in prizes and additional benefits.