Author: sherwin@eyeconz.com

Read More 2023-was-another-big-year-for-newly-installed-&-proposed-hybrid-power-plants,-even-with-ppa-price-increases
September 20, 2024 Manufacturing

2023 Was Another Big Year for Newly Installed & Proposed Hybrid Power Plants, Even with PPA Price Increases

Newly released data compilation from Berkeley Lab tracks operational and proposed plants Improving battery technology and the growth of variable renewable generation are driving a surge of interest in “hybrid” power plants that combine, for example, ...

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September 18, 2024 Sustainability

Unemployed youth cling to Kashmir elections for hope

Anxious and seeking jobs, Kashmir’s youth pin hopes for a brighter future on the region’s upcoming regional assembly elections.

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September 18, 2024 Manufacturing

Delivery Vans Are Going Electric! Where & Why

Let’s start this one with some good news: the transition toward clean freight is picking up speed. Over the past few years, we’ve started to see more and more zero-emission commercial trucks, delivery vans, and buses hit the road. The much-needed evo...

Read More oscal’s-6000w-power-station-powermax-6000-launched-for-home-power-systems
September 18, 2024 Manufacturing

OSCAL’s 6000W Power Station PowerMax 6000 Launched for Home Power Systems

Expandable Capacity from 3.6kWh to 57.6kWh, Up to 6000W Output with 120/240V Dual Voltage, and 24/7 UPS in 5-8ms Switchover Earlier this year, OSCAL, one of the fastest growing energy technology startups, introduced its PowerMax 3600 as the world’s f...

Read More land-constraints-hindering-net-zero-goals?-hk-environment-chief’s-comments-rankle-ngos-opposing-artificial-islands-plan
September 17, 2024 Sustainability

Land constraints hindering net zero goals? HK environment chief’s comments rankle NGOs opposing artificial islands plan

The Kau Yi Chau artificial islands project, proposed to solve the territory’s housing crisis, endangers marine life and is not aligned with net zero goals, say non-governmental organisations. Developers say they will avoid sensitive areas.

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September 17, 2024 Sustainability

Modern slavery rife in the ‘last frontier’ at sea

Sustained pressure, from governments to seafood shopping consumers, could help end the suffering of migrant workers in offshore illegal fisheries.

Read More china’s-carbon-market-is-moving-from-burden-to-boon
September 17, 2024 Sustainability

China’s carbon market is moving from burden to boon

By expanding beyond power generation, the market will increase its trading, diversity and liquidity, raising carbon asset value.

Read More new-ev-battery-has-15-year,-930,000-mile-expected-service-life
September 17, 2024 Manufacturing

New EV Battery Has 15-Year, 930,000-Mile Expected Service Life

We’re already at the point where, if you buy a new electric car, you probably never have to worry about the car’s battery wearing out. However long you plan to own the car, it’s unlikely the battery drops even close to 70% of its original capacity. N...

Read More carbon-capture-is-mostly-an-oil-&-gas-industry-shell-game-—-masala-flavored
September 17, 2024 Manufacturing

Carbon Capture Is Mostly An Oil & Gas Industry Shell Game — Masala Flavored

The latest installment of the ongoing seminar series on global decarbonization that I’m leading for India’s utility professionals under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum was on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). It’s an overly hyped, ov...