New satellite will give power grid operators more time to prepare for solar storms

Power grid operators will have more time to prepare their networks for incoming solar storms thanks to a new satellite called Solar-1 being positioned between the Sun and the Earth by the US’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA). The post New satellite will give power grid operators more time to prepare for solar storms appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

'Safety first' call for plug in solar

Electrical Contractors’ Association, Electrical Safety First, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, NICEIC and SELECT have outlined risks associated with plug-in solar, and called for a safety first approach.

Battery and solar project starts in Cornwall

European Energy has started the construction of a 68MW solar farm with a 95MWh co-located battery storage system at Indian Queens in Cornwall.

Utiligence to build solar substation

Enviromena has picked Utiligence to deliver a new 132kV substation for its recently acquired Longpasture solar farm in County Durham.

The smallest “home” I’ve ever loved

A few years ago, I thought I had it figured out. Bigger van.More gear.All the “right” systems. You know… the dream. Solar. Kitchen. Setup for everything. And yet… Something felt off. Too much stuff.Too many things to manage.Too much… inside. Then I saw something that stopped me. A 2007 Honda ... Read more The post The smallest “home” I’ve ever loved first appeared on Tiny House Blog.

DW Planet A - Why this island may be the best in the world, 27012023

Not a lot of people know the tiny island of Bornholm, Denmark. But it may be the greenest island in the world. It has turned its economy around by investing in sustainable business and is set to become one of the first carbon neutral islands in the world.

World Economic Forum - Accelerating Sustainable Finance Ep 3 - Financing the Net Zero Transition in Emerging Market 23112022s

A perception exists that investing in climate solutions is too risky, particularly in emerging markets. How can this outlook be challenged to reassure investors? Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the international Finance Corporation, explores how the deployment of first loss guarantees, clearer contracting guidelines and consistent regulation can accelerate the path toward a net zero transition.

The B1M - Sweden's $100BN City Upgrade, 19102022

Gothenburg is on a $100BN building spree. The video looks at some of the sustainable approaches used on the 'City Gate' development and touches on the Bluebeam collaboration software tool

Just have a Think - Perovskite solar cells. Major new breakthrough, 03072022

Perovskite structures have the potential to revolutionise the solar PV industry, but they are notorious for breaking down very rapidly in real-world use. Now a research team from Princeton University has developed a process for overcoming that problem, making perovskite a real competitor to existing silicon PV technology.

Bill Gates - A new way to invest in clean energy innovation: Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, 13072021

Breakthrough Energy is launching the Catalyst program to bring the next generation of climate solutions to market in time to avoid a climate disaster. Catalyst brings together philanthropists, governments, and leading companies to make bold investments in technologies where an influx of capital will accelerate the path to commercial success—reducing emissions and creating new, high-paying jobs for decades to come

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