Government issues funding guidelines to ramp up global H2 economy as part of national strategy. Germany’s government has issued funding guidelines to kick-start the ramp-up of a global green hydrogen economy as part of its national hydrogen strategy. As a key part of the regulation published in the country’s federal gazette this week, Berlin has […]
New Energy To Pivot RIL Into Global Alternative Technology Supplier: Morgan Stanley – EQ Mag Pro
Reliance Industries Ltd.’s plan to provide solutions related to hydrogen, solar PV and grid batteries is “unique” and could allow it to stand out as “one of the most integrated infrastructure providers”, not just in India but globally, according to Morgan Stanley. “We expect silicon and hydrogen to emerge as the next decade’s ‘new oil’ […]
McDonald’s targets net zero emissions by 2050, from meat to energy – EQ Mag Pro
The burger chain also said it was working with the nonprofit Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to revamp its existing climate change targets. NEW YORK: McDonald’s Corp on Monday set a new target to cut global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, from the beef in its burgers to the light bulbs in […]
Energy Crisis Deepens in India With Four Days of Coal Reserves Left – EQ Mag Pro
The worsening squeeze on India’s coal supply is triggering a power crisis that’s threatening to stall the world’s fastest-expanding major economy. Coal-fired power stations had an average of four days’ worth of stock of the fuel at the end of last month, the lowest level in years, and down from 13 days at the start […]
Impact of Chinese power cuts on Taiwanese firms remains to be seen: Official – EQ Mag Pro
Many tech firms have suspended production, but Apple supplier Foxconn says it’s unaffected. TAIPEI : It’s too early to tell the extent to which Taiwanese businesses will be affected by China’s widening power shortages, according to Taiwan’s economic authorities. The government is closely watching the development of the power crunch and has learned that the […]
There cannot be ‘one-size-fits-all solution’: India at UN high-level dialogue on energy – EQ Mag Pro
Green hydrogen is created using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. It has the potential to provide clean power for manufacturing, transportation, and the only byproduct is water. Emphasising that energy transition has to be just, inclusive and equitable, India has stressed that there cannot be a “one-size-fits-all solution” as it underlined the importance of […]
Fujitsu Sources 100% of Energy Needs for Global HQ from Renewables – EQ Mag Pro
TOKYO : Based on its medium- and long-term environmental vision, the “Fujitsu Climate and Energy Vision,” Fujitsu Limited demonstrated its commitment to contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society and adaptation to climate change with a pledge to source 100% of its energy needs for its global Shiodome HQ building from October 2021. For […]
AIIB and IRENA Team-Up to Accelerate Energy Transition – EQ Mag Pro
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to work together to support energy transition and promote renewable energy. The MOU was signed on Sep. 20 by AIIB President, Jin Liqun, and IRENA Director-General, Francesco La Camera, at a virtual ceremony to […]
How to meet the demand of EV infrastructure and maintain a stable grid – EQ Mag Pro
As electric vehicles (EVs) become the new standard, charging infrastructure will become a commonplace detail blending into the landscape, available in a host of places from a range of providers: privately run charging stations, the office parking lot, home garages and government-provided locations to fill in the gaps. We need a new energy blueprint for […]
Buildings make their own energy with solar – EQ Mag Pro
When Rebecca Yang began looking into solar building materials about 10 years ago, she was worried people would laugh at her. “I thought it would be great but I was working by myself,” she told AAP. Professor Yang was captivated by the idea construction products could be designed to actually produce energy but no-one in […]