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Envision Energy has been chosen by an EDF-led consortium to supply batteries for the 257-MW/1,028-MWh Oasis 1 energy storage cluster in South Africa. This ambitious project, located in the Northern Cape Province, is set to become the largest battery energy project in the country, with operations expected to begin by late 2026. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dMq3XYcY #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #ambitious #operations

BMW is expanding an innovative process for reclaiming and reusing EV raw materials in building a brand-new €10 million ($10.4 million) cell recycling center. The new German plant will work to radically slash costs in building EVs and push the company closer to a closed-loop battery cell production. For more information: https://lnkd.in/eWCEgwdR #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #production #innovative

PETALING JAYA: As the solar energy industry grows, prioritising worker safety is key to a sustainable future, says the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association (MPIA). MPIA secretary Lionel Yap said safety planning, using protective equipment and following proper safety protocols was essential before starting any task. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gmZWWU8c #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #Association #equipment

The planned 79.3-megawatt facility on North Mountain, near the border of Botetourt and Rockbridge counties, is expected to begin operating in 2026, according to its developer, Charlottesville-based Apex Clean Energy. It would be Virginia’s first onshore wind farm. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dvTdCf4b #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #megawatt #Charlottesville

The parties discussed Uzbekistan’s goals in renewable energy, financing opportunities, and technical solutions for the small hydropower sector. Representatives of the World Bank noted that new financial mechanisms are being developed to implement projects selected based on previous studies. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dqfdChT4 #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #Representatives #financing

The Council of the European Union calls for faster deployment of geothermal energy by proposing or adapting measures for its promotion, including easier access to finance to address high upfront investment costs, as well as enhancing the workforce in the geothermal sector and strengthening cooperation in research on geothermal energy. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dqfdChT4 #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #strengthening #investment

Hydrogen-powered planes are set to take wing around the world in the future. To make this possible, engineers have to develop the jet engines that will power them. Experiments by researchers at ETH Zurich are now providing the necessary basis for making these engines powerful and durable. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dnZJdu2y #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #engines #Experiments

Using biomethane to produce ammonia, a crucial chemical in agriculture, could drastically reduce the climate impact of the process. In a study published in One Earth, researcher Robert Istrate shows it's even possible to make ammonia production net-zero or carbon negative. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dZmc9kAV #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #agriculture #drastically

The United States’ residential energy storage market set an all-time quarterly growth record, with 346 MW of residential storage installed in the third quarter of 2024. This is a 63% increase over the previous quarter. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dWaJAYAG #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #quarter #residential

December has been absolutely packed with big cleantech stories. The solar power and electric vehicle markets keep growing fast, evolving, and even surprising. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dR4aX7ja #sustainability #sustainable #climatechange #environment #climate #climatecrisis #eco #renewableenergy #renewablepower #cleanenergyfuture #ces #power #surprising #absolutely