The global quest for sustainable energy sources has led to the development of various renewable energy technologies, including solar and wind power systems. While both solar and wind power have proven to be viable sources of clean energy, their intermittent nature has been a major challenge to their widespread adoption. This is where hybrid solar…
Water and energy-related equipment supplier Davis & Shirtliff has introduced a battery-free water treatment plant, a move pointing towards environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness in the water treatment process. Dubbed ‘Dayliff Battery-less Solar RO plant’, the firm says it is also a move to tap into the fast-growing off-grid zero-emission desalination market. The system eliminates the…
Boeing has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by taking significant steps to increase renewable-energy usage in its factories while making substantial investments in aerospace technologies aimed at reducing fuel consumption, emissions and noise. Boeing has also purchased more sustainable aviation fuel for its commercial operations. The company’s dedication to sustainability and its achievements are outlined in Boeing’s recent…
Germany has overtaken China to become the second most attractive country in the world for renewables investment due to its efforts to speed up power market reform and move away from fossil fuels, research showed on Tuesday. In an annual ranking of the top 40 renewable energy markets worldwide by consultancy EY, the United States…
From kinetic and potential to chemical and sound, various forms of energy exist on our planet. Each has its own properties and fuel processes that make aspects of life possible, including driving a car or burning a fire. One of the major sources for energy on Earth is the Sun. Thanks to the Sun, life…
Kenya Power has commenced a pilot project to install special utility poles (Smart Poles) that will support the provision of high-speed internet connectivity as part of its revenue diversification strategy. Kenya Power’s Managing Director & CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror said, “The Smart Poles will provide an alternative way to deploy the last mile data…
Qatar Airways has signed a deal with Shell to source 3,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. It encompasses the existing jet fuel contract with Shell at Amsterdam which will now see Qatar Airways using at least a 5 percent SAF blend over the contract period for the fiscal…
LG Electronics has finalized plans to convert all its business sites to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050. This, even as the company joined RE100 (Renewable Energy 100), a global initiative advocating for businesses to convert to 100 per cent renewable energy for all their electricity requirements. Commenting on the move, the chief strategy officer at LG…
By this point, it’s a safe assumption that most people are at least somewhat aware of terms such as net zero and energy transition; endless conversations surrounding ‘zero carbon 2030’ are seemingly pervasive in our climate change vernacular and corporate conversations. As businesses look to scale processes, enabling them to be more cost-efficient and sustainable,…
As demand for lithium-ion batteries grows exponentially, how do we ensure increased sustainability solutions along the battery value chain? As we accelerate towards net zero in the energy transition, dependence on lithium-ion batteries grows extensively. In fact, the McKinsey Battery Insights team projects that the entire lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery chain, from mining through to recycling,…
