According to new report by IEA; Global energy employment rose to 67 million people in 2022, an increase of 3.5 million from pre-pandemic levels. More than half of employment growth over this period was in just five sectors: solar PV, wind, electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries, heat pumps, and critical minerals mining. Of the five … Read More “Global energy employment rose to 67 million people as clean energy jobs represents over half of total” »
According to IEA around USD 2.8 trillion will be invested in energy in 2023. More than USD 1.7 trillion is going to clean energy, including renewable power, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emission fuels, efficiency improvements and end-use renewables and electrification. The remainder, slightly over USD 1 trillion, is going to unabated fossil fuel supply and power, … Read More “More than 1.7 trillion USD will be invested in Clean energy in 2023” »
Google is world’s champion in green energy consumption, For five years now, Google has matched all its energy consumption with renewable energy, and is planning to use 100% carbon-free energy. According to Google, company will enable 5 GW of new carbon-free energy across key manufacturing regions by 2030 through investment. Google expect this to spur more than $5 billion in … Read More “Google, Amazon and Facebook’s investment into renewable energy production and consumption has grown significantly” »
Seven times in a row, Gothenburg has ranked as the world’s most sustainable destination according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index. Gothenburg city on the west coast of Sweden, home to a vibrant cultural scene, world-class restaurants, sustainable living and picturesque archipelago islands. The top ranking goes to Gothenburg, Sweden, which has secured the title for … Read More “Gothenburg has ranked as the world’s most sustainable cities in the world 2023” »
As a versatile energy carrier, hydrogen will play a key role in the long-term success of the energy transition and in climate protection. In addition to climate policy aspects, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies pave the way for many sustainable jobs, new value chains, and a global market worth billions. Fraunhofer IFAM is developing innovative … Read More “Significant breakthrough in hydrogen storage technology” »
High-performance magnesium-air primary battery. By: University of Tsukuba Credit: University of Tsukuba In pursuit of a carbon-neutral society, advancement of the battery technology becomes imperative. Primary batteries, though non-rechargeable, hold promise as power sources for sensors and disaster scenarios because of their cost-effective production and voltage stability. However, most of these batteries employ expensive metal … Read More “Magnesium air battery exhibits superior performance” »
The global demand for minerals that help power electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and other clean energy technologies is skyrocketing as the global energy transition gathers pace, increasing the need for international cooperation. According to the IEA’s Critical Minerals Market Review 2023, the overall market for energy transition minerals has doubled in size over the … Read More “Skyrocketing demand for energy transition minerals the size reaching 320 billion” »
According to the IAEA; Leaders from around the world meeting at the IAEA Scientific Forum: Nuclear Innovations for Net Zero agreed: the effects of climate change are undeniable, and nuclear energy is part of the solution to mitigate the climate crisis and reducing carbon emissions. Innovations will support the integration of nuclear energy into the solutions … Read More “Nuclear Innovations for Net Zero” »
To meet increasing demand for greenhouse gas reduction and vital sustainability targets, companies are looking to adopt hydrogen as a flexible, renewable energy source. The hydrogen is the dream green fuel and the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen fuel is clean, flexible, and energy-efficient. It’s the most important task of the world to move away … Read More “Accelerating the transition to a hydrogen future” »
Steel production is a significant part of global CO2 emissions. It is estimated that steel product is responsible for 11% of all CO2 emissions. Alfa Laval, a global leader in industrial equipment within the areas of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling, aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. This will require new innovative solutions to … Read More “New steel produced with zero carbon emissions” »