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UNH-led Atlantic Marine Energy Center Receives Nearly $10 Million From DOE

The new Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), led by the University of New Hampshire in partnership with several East Coast universities, has been awarded $9.7 million over four years from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The center will focus on research and development to address ongoing needs for sustainable renewable ocean energy. It will be one of only four National Marine Renewable Energy Centers (NMREC) in the country.

Equipmake & Beulas partner with Go-Ahead London in trials of new double-decker electric bus

Commercial vehicle electrification specialist Equipmake and Spanish coachbuilder Beulas are joining forces with London’s largest bus operator, Go-Ahead, to commence in-service trials of the new Jewel E double decker electric bus on the capital’s streets in Q1 2022.

Fortescue Future Industries to Develop Portfolio of Geothermal and Hydropower Projects

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is partnering with Papua New Guinea, one of the most renewable energy-rich countries in the world, to develop multiple large-scale green energy and green hydrogen projects.

British Airways Powers First Flight Following Lifting of US Restrictions with SAF

British Airways flight BA001 became the airline’s first flight to depart for the US on Nov. 8, as the country lifted restrictions imposed on British travelers for more than 18 months.

RIA present zero carbon trains at COP26 Transport Day

On Transport Day at COP26, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) highlighted the capability of the UK rail industry to deliver a green railway system for passengers, as two net zero trains welcome political and industry leaders in Glasgow.

Alfa Laval Joins ABB’s Energy Efficiency Movement at COP26 

Alfa Laval, the company that delivers sustainable products and solutions for customers in the areas of energy, marine, and food & water, is now the first official member of ABB’s energy efficiency movement.

Xodus and Unique Metals Partner to Deliver Hydrogen Project in Australia

Energy consultancy Xodus and metals manufacturing company Unique Metals announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will leverage each company’s expertise to deliver Unique HyMetals, a hydrogen project aiming to support Australia’s net zero targets.

Severstal, Schneider Electric and Air Liquide sign Climate Memo "Together Towards a Low-Carbon Future"

PAO Severstal, one of the world's leading vertically integrated steel and steel-related mining companies, has developed a Climate Memorandum "Together towards a low-carbon Future" in support of global efforts to prevent further climate change.

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Singapore national water agency floating solar projects features Fimer state-of-the-art inverters

PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, has commissioned one of the country’s leading EPCs, BBR Greentech, to commission two floating solar PV projects at Bedok & Seletar Reservoirs, featuring technologies by global renewable equipment supplier Fimer.

New Long Duration Energy Storage Council to Accelerate Carbon Neutrality

On Nov. 4 at COP26 in Glasgow, UK, Alfa Laval announced its participation in the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council. Formed by technology companies, users and investors to achieve grid net-zero by 2040, the council will support governments, grid operators and major electricity users in adopting the most cost-effective energy storage solutions to replace the use of fossil fuels.

Iberdrola begins construction of the most powerful wind turbines in Spain

Iberdrola has begun construction of the 15 MW El Puntal II wind farm in Malaga (southern Spain), which will have the company's largest and most powerful wind turbines in the country. 

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