Renewable power generation
Yacht-racing competition SailGP has two podiums — one for sport and one for the planet
An international sailing championship has become the first of its kind to rank teams on their efforts in sustainability, as well as performance. CNBC explored how SailGP is racing for the future. An international yacht-racing competition, featuring teams competing in high-tech foiling catamarans across a season of multiple grand prix events, is on a mission […]
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We went inside the Amsterdam smart arena changing the game for sporting infrastructure
Arenas are often thought of as purely functional: a music venue, an expo or a place where athletes go head-to-head and where rivalry is encouraged. But what if there was more to these places? What if they could also lead new innovations? That’s exactly what the Johan Cruijff Arena did on August 11, 2024, when […]
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China plans $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year, Reuters reports
Chinese national flags flutter in front of the Great Hall during the fifth plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 12, 2023 in Beijing, Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury […]
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Are we any closer to a greener future? Leaders weigh in at the world’s largest energy event
Fossil fuels still dominate the global energy mix at 81.5% in 2023, according to the Energy Institute. “It just goes to show how difficult it is to change the energy mix. That’s not because companies aren’t making their efforts and progress isn’t being made. It’s because it takes time,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, chairman and CEO […]
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Indian public sector firm NTPC’s green energy arm files for $1.2 billion IPO
This photograph taken on April 6, 2022, shows a general view of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) plant in Dadri. The mounds of jet-black coal shimmering under the afternoon sun at the Dadri power plant are a raw illustration of India’s coal dependence — a habit that despite increasing pressure, the country is finding […]
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Clean energy sector looks to create even more jobs after the election — regardless of who wins
As presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in their first debate Tuesday night, voters will be tuning in for clarity on their plans to handle issues including the economy, inflation and job growth. One sector that faces particular uncertainty after the election is clean energy, which […]
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Here’s how to buy renewable electrical power from your electric powered utility
Critical Points Numerous renters and house owners can decide to get their electrical power from renewable power sources like solar and wind. These types of buyers select a green electrical power program provided through their electrical utility. Shoppers should pick a environmentally friendly power option or renewable energy certificate that has been verified by an […]
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A half-million school buses across US could become EV battery powerhouse feeding energy back onto the grid
The nightlife of school buses is about to get more interesting. Zum, which provides student transportation including EV buses to 4,000 schools across the country, is partnering with the Oakland Unified School District to start selling power stored in EV batteries back to the California utility grid. Oakland is the first school district in the […]
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Australia joins world subsidy race with ‘Future Created in Australia’ system
Australia will start subsidies and incentives modelled on comparable attempts in the United States and Europe to help the giant commodity exporter bolster domestic production and boost industries it sees as crucial to countrywide security. Darrian Traynor | Stringer | Getty Photographs Australia will launch subsidies and incentives modelled on related attempts in the United States […]
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China states EU subsidy probes interfere with China, Europe cooperation
Subsidy investigations began by the European Union interfere with the mutually valuable cooperation amongst China and Europe, and China resolutely opposes them, a Chinese commerce ministry official said. Wong Yu Liang | Instant | Getty Photos Subsidy investigations begun by the European Union interfere with the mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Europe, and China resolutely opposes them, a Chinese commerce ministry formal mentioned. The formal, […]
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