renewable energy

2023 is officially the hottest year ever recorded, and scientists say “the temperature will keep rising”

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2023 is officially the hottest year ever recorded, and scientists say “the temperature will keep rising”

After months of expectation, it’s official — 2023 will be the hottest year ever recorded. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service announced the milestone after analyzing data that showed the world saw its warmest-ever November.  Last month was roughly 1.75 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial average, Copernicus said, with an average surface air … Read more

Texas-Style Socialism Foists Hidden Tax on Lone Star Citizens

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Texas-Style Socialism Foists Hidden Tax on Lone Star Citizens

Texans pride themselves on being champions of business. So, if you think the biggest investors in and financiers of the fastest-growing Texas companies are welcomed as tried-and-true capitalists, think again. And if you believe Texas and its top-rated AAA debt would never willingly borrow money on behalf of citizens at anything but the best rates … Read more

Offshore wind projects face economic storm. Cancellations jeopardize Biden clean energy goals

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Offshore wind projects face economic storm. Cancellations jeopardize Biden clean energy goals

WASHINGTON — The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, jeopardizing the Biden administration’s goals of powering 10 million homes from towering ocean-based turbines by 2030 and establishing a carbon-free electric grid five years later. The Danish … Read more

Inside Austria’s new night trains are connecting Vienna with Germany, Italy and the Netherlands

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Inside Austria’s new night trains are connecting Vienna with Germany, Italy and the Netherlands

‘Every kilometre on the train is a kilometre for climate protection’: Take a look inside Austria’s new night trains. ADVERTISEMENT Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains – a response to demands from travellers for less pollutant alternatives to planes and petrol or diesel cars. Night trains are starting … Read more

Austria’s new night trains are connecting Vienna with Germany, Italy and the Netherlands

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Austria’s new night trains are connecting Vienna with Germany, Italy and the Netherlands

A modern design means more privacy and more facilities for rail passengers. ADVERTISEMENT Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains – a response to demands from travellers for less pollutant alternatives to planes and petrol or diesel cars. Night trains are starting to make a comeback in Europe thanks … Read more

First delivery of nuclear fuel takes Bangladesh closer to its goal

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First delivery of nuclear fuel takes Bangladesh closer to its goal

Bangladesh is set to get one more step closer to becoming a country with nuclear energy capacity, as the first consignment of nuclear fuel for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is scheduled to be handed over in the first week of October. RNPP is the single biggest investment in the history of the country, with … Read more

The US, LAC, And China

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The US, LAC, And China

President Nicolas Maduro Getty Images Winning the renewable energy race is essential to who controls the narrative and sets global standards. From the annual UN General Assembly meetings to the G20 and The BRICS to (now the “Expanded BRICS”) highlight how nations place importance on developing alternative forms of energy— solar being a key example— … Read more

France’s TotalEnergies in Talks to Invest in Adani Green Projects

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France’s TotalEnergies in Talks to Invest in Adani Green Projects

Sign up for the India Edition newsletter by Menaka Doshi – an insider’s guide to the emerging economic powerhouse, and the billionaires and businesses behind its rise, delivered weekly. TotalEnergies SE is in talks to invest in renewable energy projects developed by Adani Green Energy Ltd., people familiar with the matter said, potentially marking the … Read more

ACCURE Battery Intelligence Secures €7.2 Million Investment

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ACCURE Battery Intelligence Secures €7.2 Million Investment

AACHEN, Germany and BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ACCURE Battery Intelligence, the leading provider of predictive analytics software to ensure battery safety, performance and extended life for energy storage, electric vehicles, and other applications, today announced it has secured a €7.2 million ($7.8 million) investment. The round was led by Blue Bear Capital … Read more