Sustainable energy

NREL Analysis Reveals Benefits of Hydropower for Grid-Scale Energy Storage

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Increasing the energy storage capacity can support a higher amount of renewable energy generation on the electric grid.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing the energy storage capacity can support a higher amount of renewable energy generation on the electric grid.
  • The NREL study provides a life cycle assessment of new closed-loop pump storage hydropower in the United States and assesses its GWP.
  • Pumped storage hydropower is compared against four other technologies: compressed-air energy storage (CAES), utility-scale lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), utility-scale lead-acid (PbAc) batteries, and vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs).
  • “We looked at compressed-air energy storage, which allows for grid-scale energy storage and provides services like grid inertia and resilience.

Ghana energy transition plan gains momentum as consultations held between SEforALL, President Akufo-Addo, ministers, local stakeholders

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Ghana has set goals to diversify its energy portfolio, increase the role of renewables and reduce energy intensity.

Key Points: 
  • Ghana has set goals to diversify its energy portfolio, increase the role of renewables and reduce energy intensity.
  • The Government of Ghana is developing the plan with technical support from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).
  • "Ghana is committed to a clean, equitable energy transition that harnesses the full potential of renewable sources and energy efficiency.
  • Their commitment has translated to an ambitious energy transition and investment plan that builds a case for changes across Ghana's entire energy system.

Ghana energy transition plan gains momentum as consultations held between SEforALL, President Akufo-Addo, ministers, local stakeholders

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 14, 2023

Ghana has set goals to diversify its energy portfolio, increase the role of renewables and reduce energy intensity.

Key Points: 
  • Ghana has set goals to diversify its energy portfolio, increase the role of renewables and reduce energy intensity.
  • The Government of Ghana is developing the plan with technical support from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).
  • "Ghana is committed to a clean, equitable energy transition that harnesses the full potential of renewable sources and energy efficiency.
  • Their commitment has translated to an ambitious energy transition and investment plan that builds a case for changes across Ghana's entire energy system.

Piers Dunhill & Dunhill Ventures Host Raising Impact Investment Roundtable at London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2023

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Piers and the Dunhill Ventures team created opportunities for investors to participate in the company impact portfolios to future-proof the effects of climate change at a global scale.

Key Points: 
  • Piers and the Dunhill Ventures team created opportunities for investors to participate in the company impact portfolios to future-proof the effects of climate change at a global scale.
  • The London Climate Action Week is an independent platform that provides a mainstage for ecological issues and showcases groundbreaking solutions to these emerging problems.
  • This year's main focus of this event was gathering industry-leading professionals to position London as a nucleus for climate efforts.
  • During London Climate Week, Piers Dunhill and the Dunhill Ventures Team held a curated raising impact investor event at the Biltmore Mayfair London on June 27, 2023.

NREL Analysis Quantifies Impacts of Setback Ordinances on Land Available for Renewable Energy Deployment

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The amount of land available to deploy renewables depends on the characteristics of the ordinances.

Key Points: 
  • The amount of land available to deploy renewables depends on the characteristics of the ordinances.
  • “Setback ordinances determine how much land is available for deployment and how much wind and solar resource we have to decarbonize our energy system.”
    The impact of setback ordinances has not traditionally been captured in large-scale resource assessments because it requires highly detailed modeling and hyperlocal data.
  • Ordinances can also protect the natural habitats and species where renewable energy projects are deployed and ensure efficient, sustainable use of land resources.
  • NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.

Solestial and Atomos Reach 20-Kilowatt Solar Blanket Deal

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. and BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solestial, Inc. ("Solestial"), the solar energy company for space, and in-space logistics provider Atomos Space ("Atomos"), today announced a multi-mission sales agreement for a minimum of 20 kilowatts ("kW") of Solestial's ultrathin, low-mass, radiation-hardened solar blankets. Solestial's photovoltaic system will be demonstrated on Atomos's first mission, scheduled for February 2024, and then will provide primary power for Atomos's solar-electric orbital transfer vehicles ("OTVs") on two subsequent commercial missions, beginning in late 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz. and BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solestial, Inc. ("Solestial"), the solar energy company for space, and in-space logistics provider Atomos Space ("Atomos"), today announced a multi-mission sales agreement for a minimum of 20 kilowatts ("kW") of Solestial's ultrathin, low-mass, radiation-hardened solar blankets.
  • The partnership will allow both Solestial and Atomos to further their goals through close collaboration over the coming years.
  • Solestial solar blankets are proving to be an affordable, scalable alternative to traditional space photovoltaics, ready for design-in to missions being planned today.
  • "Solestial is an important partner for us," said Vanessa Clark, Atomos Co-Founder and CEO.

DFI Wins their First Sustainability Action Gold Award for their Blissful Bus Solution that Transforms Rural Transportation

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

TAIPEI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --This year, DFI participated in the TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards for the first time with their Blissful Bus transformation project.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --This year, DFI participated in the TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards for the first time with their Blissful Bus transformation project.
  • They stood out among hundreds of participants and received the gold award.
  • Having the opportunity to participate in creating Blissful Bus, helping to solve the transportation problems of residents, and allowing families to reunite make this award truly meaningful."
  • Since the launch of Blissful Bus, the total number of passengers has increased annually, with an average monthly increase of nearly 2,000 people.

COP28 President Calls On All Countries to Join Global Cooling Pledge in the lead up to COP28

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

In his remarks, the COP28 President Designate reiterated his commitment to the Pledge, saying "We cannot expand cooling on a business-as-usual basis.

Key Points: 
  • In his remarks, the COP28 President Designate reiterated his commitment to the Pledge, saying "We cannot expand cooling on a business-as-usual basis.
  • He highlighted that the cooling dilemma can provide cooling access to those who need it without undermining the energy transition.
  • I call on all countries to join the Global Cooling Pledge in the lead up to COP28."
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

Legacy Lithium Announces Proposed Sale of Green Energy Project

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Monday, July 17, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Lithium Corp. (the “Company” or “Legacy”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Legacy Lithium (Utah) LLC (the “Subsidiary”) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its interest in the mineral properties comprising the Green Energy Project, located in Grand County, Utah (the “Property”) (the “Transaction”).

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Lithium Corp. (the “Company” or “Legacy”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Legacy Lithium (Utah) LLC (the “Subsidiary”) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its interest in the mineral properties comprising the Green Energy Project, located in Grand County, Utah (the “Property”) (the “Transaction”).
  • The Subsidiary is selling its interest in the Green Energy Project to Anson Resources Limited (ASX:ASN) (“Anson”) in exchange for USD$1,000,000 in cash, 15,060,981 Anson common shares (the “Consideration Shares”), and reimbursement of certain fees and costs payable to the Bureau of Land Management in connection with the Property.
  • The Transaction is subject to the approval of Legacy shareholders (“Legacy Shareholders”), to be obtained at a special meeting of Legacy Shareholders (the “Meeting”), the Australian Securities Exchange and customary closing conditions.
  • Additional details of the Transaction will be set forth in the information circular prepared by the Company in connection with the Meeting.

Bifacial Perovskite Solar Cells Point to Higher Efficiency

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Past bifacial perovskite solar cell research has yielded devices considered inadequate in comparison to monofacial cells, which have a current record of 26% efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Past bifacial perovskite solar cell research has yielded devices considered inadequate in comparison to monofacial cells, which have a current record of 26% efficiency.
  • Ideally, the NREL researchers noted, a bifacial cell should have a front-side efficiency close to the best-performing monofacial cell and a similar back-side efficiency.
  • The researchers were able to make a solar cell where the efficiency under illumination from both sides are close together.
  • To evaluate the efficiency gained through bifacial illumination, the researchers placed the cell between two solar simulators.