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Star Technical Solutions work with industry partners in new initiative exploring decarbonisation in the refrigeration sector

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Friday, December 16, 2022

GLASGOW, U.K., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star Technical solutions will take part in a research project aimed at investigating energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from the transport, industrial and commercial refrigeration (TICR) sectors in the UK. These sectors that are major users of energy across many businesses will play a critical part in the UK's net zero agenda. It will explore six subsectors in depth: datacentres, food and drink manufacturing sites, and chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, retail, cold stores and transport refrigeration units.

Key Points: 
  • Industrial refrigeration consultants, Star Technical Solutions, will work in partnership with the TICR consortium to help industry achieve net zero targets.
  • It will explore six subsectors in depth: datacentres, food and drink manufacturing sites, and chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, retail, cold stores and transport refrigeration units.
  • The work will run for two years and outputs will include roadmaps, sector-specific guidance, training and a programme of events in 2023/4.
  • To find out more about Star Technical Solutions, visit https://www.star-ts.co.uk/

Universal Energy Facility offering grants to support electrification by mini-grid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Universal Energy Facility opened a new financing windowin the DRC that offers grants to companies connecting people to mini-grids.

Key Points: 
  • The Universal Energy Facility opened a new financing windowin the DRC that offers grants to companies connecting people to mini-grids.
  • The facility provides "results-based finance" to these companies by awarding grants once electricity connections have been established and verified.
  • "The Universal Energy Facility will help improve electricity access in communities across the Democratic Republic of the Congo," said Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.
  • The DRC is the fifth country to have a Universal Energy Facility programme, with the others being Benin, Madagascar, Sierra Leone and Nigeria.

Universal Energy Facility offering grants to support electrification by mini-grid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Universal Energy Facility opened a new financing windowin the DRC that offers grants to companies connecting people to mini-grids.

Key Points: 
  • The Universal Energy Facility opened a new financing windowin the DRC that offers grants to companies connecting people to mini-grids.
  • The facility provides "results-based finance" to these companies by awarding grants once electricity connections have been established and verified.
  • "The Universal Energy Facility will help improve electricity access in communities across the Democratic Republic of the Congo," said Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.
  • The DRC is the fifth country to have a Universal Energy Facility programme, with the others being Benin, Madagascar, Sierra Leone and Nigeria.

LONGi displays latest Hi-MO 6 series modules at COP27, releases 2nd White Paper on Climate Action

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.

Key Points: 
  • Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.
  • Urgent actions are required to prevent the severe climate impacts caused by global warming by promoting a green, low-carbon transition through aggressive emission reduction measures.
  • The report released by LONGi is the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action since the company's participation in the United Nations Climate Conference last year.
  • In terms of implementing corporate climate action, both the management and grassroots employees of LONGi are ambitious and pragmatic.

LONGi displays latest Hi-MO 6 series modules at COP27, releases 2nd White Paper on Climate Action

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.

Key Points: 
  • Li Wenxue, Vice President of LONGi, virtually attended a sideline meeting themed "Green Finance and Chinese Industries Tackling Climate Change" on November 12 and released the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action to the world.
  • Urgent actions are required to prevent the severe climate impacts caused by global warming by promoting a green, low-carbon transition through aggressive emission reduction measures.
  • The report released by LONGi is the 2nd White Paper on Climate Action since the company's participation in the United Nations Climate Conference last year.
  • In terms of implementing corporate climate action, both the management and grassroots employees of LONGi are ambitious and pragmatic.

Players In The Carbon Footprint Management Market Are Using Blockchain Technology To Improve Carbon Traceability: The Business Research Company

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Monday, October 31, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the carbon footprint management market trends blockchain technology is gaining traction. Service providers in the carbon footprint management market are increasingly using blockchain technology to improve carbon traceability. Blockchain technology helps to track and analyze energy consumption data in real-time. In March 2022, VeChain Foundation, a blockchain technology provider, announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a US-based provider of cloud-computing services, to support the VeCarbon platform. The platform will merge blockchain with a carbon-neutral digital infrastructure and help companies to manage their carbon footprint and emission targets.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the carbon footprint management market trends blockchain technology is gaining traction.
  • Service providers in the carbon footprint management market are increasingly using blockchain technology to improve carbon traceability.
  • The carbon footprint management market share is expected to reach $11.50 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7.4%.
  • IBM Corporation was the largest competitor in the carbon footprint management market in 2021, with a 14.39% share of the market.

Players In The Carbon Footprint Management Market Are Using Blockchain Technology To Improve Carbon Traceability: The Business Research Company

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 31, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the carbon footprint management market trends blockchain technology is gaining traction. Service providers in the carbon footprint management market are increasingly using blockchain technology to improve carbon traceability. Blockchain technology helps to track and analyze energy consumption data in real-time. In March 2022, VeChain Foundation, a blockchain technology provider, announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a US-based provider of cloud-computing services, to support the VeCarbon platform. The platform will merge blockchain with a carbon-neutral digital infrastructure and help companies to manage their carbon footprint and emission targets.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the carbon footprint management market trends blockchain technology is gaining traction.
  • Service providers in the carbon footprint management market are increasingly using blockchain technology to improve carbon traceability.
  • The carbon footprint management market share is expected to reach $11.50 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7.4%.
  • IBM Corporation was the largest competitor in the carbon footprint management market in 2021, with a 14.39% share of the market.

IOM3 digital series champions key role of materials, minerals and mining in driving net zero

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) has partnered with CWP to produce a digital series exploring expertise and advances throughout the materials cycle to address the climate crisis, achieve net zero targets and accelerate the circular economy.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) has partnered with CWP to produce a digital series exploring expertise and advances throughout the materials cycle to address the climate crisis, achieve net zero targets and accelerate the circular economy.
  • We are delighted to be partnering with CWP to explore the role of our industries in addressing the climate crisis."
  • It has been a pleasure to tell their stories, and we hope this inspires everyone across the materials cycle and beyond to embrace progress towards net zero."
  • The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) is the global network for the materials cycle, promoting sustainability and greater circularity in the extraction, processing and use of natural resources.

IOM3 digital series champions key role of materials, minerals and mining in driving net zero

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) has partnered with CWP to produce a digital series exploring expertise and advances throughout the materials cycle to address the climate crisis, achieve net zero targets and accelerate the circular economy.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) has partnered with CWP to produce a digital series exploring expertise and advances throughout the materials cycle to address the climate crisis, achieve net zero targets and accelerate the circular economy.
  • We are delighted to be partnering with CWP to explore the role of our industries in addressing the climate crisis."
  • It has been a pleasure to tell their stories, and we hope this inspires everyone across the materials cycle and beyond to embrace progress towards net zero."
  • The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) is the global network for the materials cycle, promoting sustainability and greater circularity in the extraction, processing and use of natural resources.

Amazon Introduces Four New Echo Devices Plus Upgrades to Echo Studio Audio

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

In addition, Amazon announced a new generation of Echo Dot Kids with new designs, significant audio improvements to Echo Studio, and a host of new features for Alexaincluding a new Fire TV experience on Echo Show 15.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Amazon announced a new generation of Echo Dot Kids with new designs, significant audio improvements to Echo Studio, and a host of new features for Alexaincluding a new Fire TV experience on Echo Show 15.
  • This generation of Echo devices are designed with this vision in mind, said Nedim Fresko, vice president of Amazon Alexa Devices.
  • New Echo Dot and Echo Dot with ClockEven Better Audio, New Temperature Sensor, Tap Gesture Controls, eero Built-in, and Upgraded Display
    The all-new Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock are the most powerful yet.
  • Along with Echo Studio, this spatial audio processing technology is available on Echo Show 15 and will roll out to other compatible Echo devices in the future.