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World’s First Biomass-fuelled Ship “Bioship” To Be Developed – Marine Insight

World’s First Biomass-fuelled Ship “Bioship” To Be Developed  Marine InsightSchedule unveiled for world’s first biomass-fuelled ship – Splash247  Splash 247Japanese transport giants to develop world’s first wood pellets-powered ship  Interesting EngineeringNYK and Tsuneishi working on world’s first biomass-fuelled vessel  TradeWindsMOU agreed to develop ‘bioship’ technology and plans to construct the world’s first biomass-fuelled ship | NYK Line  Craig Senyk -…
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Source: https://www.marineinsight.com/web-stories/worlds-first-biomass-fuelled-ship-bioship-to-be-developed/

Honda revs up electric plans with an eye on US and China, ET Auto

Honda will strategically launch EV models globally, mainly with its 0 Series models.New Delhi: India did not find any mention in Honda’s Business Update held in Japan on May 16 where the focus was on electrification. North America and China were discussed in some detail though it can be assumed that India will get a reasonable share of the USD65 billion outlay that the Japanese automaker has set aside till the end of FY31. Toshihiro Mibe, Director,…
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Source: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/passenger-vehicle/honda-revs-up-electric-plans-with-an-eye-on-us-and-china/110273745

ADNOC picks up minority stake in NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG unit

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on Monday said it has acquired an 11.7% stake in phase 1 of NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG export facility and entered into LNG supply agreement.

Saudi Aramco and ADNOC are trying to exploit their fossil fuel resources while they can, and with demand for the chilled fuel expected to grow by 50% by 2030, they are tapping opportunities in the United States which has become the world’s biggest exporter of LNG as it sends record volumes to…
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How these bird-friendly tips help to make wind farms less threatening

Across Europe’s rugged mountains, a hopeful change is underway: vultures are back. Almost driven into extinction by hunting, poisoning and habitat loss, the huge scavengers are being reintroduced by conservation teams that painstakingly hand-rear birds, supported by pairs of adoptive vulture parents, before releasing them into the wild.

The projects have successfully returned several vulture species to the Alps and the mountains of Andalucia in Spain, and is also restoring…
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Source: https://www.engineersireland.ie/Engineers-Journal/Civil/how-these-bird-friendly-tips-help-to-make-wind-farms-less-threatening

Controversy over net metering financial rules

ISLAMABAD: Net metering (solar photovoltaic – PV) is a hot topic these days having invited a lot of attention and even controversy. The government wants to change mostly the financial rules, while the net metering users would like to continue with the existing rules.

Undoubtedly, attractive incentives have been given in many countries for rooftop solar and have been gradually withdrawn as well.

There are problems as well as benefits of solar energy, especially the…
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Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467350/controversy-over-net-metering-financial-rules?amp=1

WRA highlights biomass’ sustainability in “scrutiny” response

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has highlighted the sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass following what it described as ‘scrutiny of biomass power […] in the press’.
This came after the Conservative Environment Network published a manifesto last week, supported by 32 parliamentarians, questioning the government’s policy on bioenergy and calling for more enforcement around the sustainability of biomass imports, such as those used by Drax.
Richard Coulson, chair of…
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Source: https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/wra-highlights-biomass-sustainability-in-scrutiny-response/

Hyundai’s electric hot-hatch defines the genre

NOT everyone is a fan of electric cars. Me? I’m a bit on the fence, having enjoyed driving them on tests, but, like some, not completely convinced that they are a replacement for petrol or diesel cars just yet. But I must admit they are getting there.
If you combine a love of speed and power and electric capability, an electric hot hatch is a must have for the sporty driver. Fulfilling the speed and power elements in an electric vehicle (EV), the multiple award-winning Hyundai…
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Source: https://belfastmedia.com/motoring-hyundai-s-electric-hot-hatch-defines-the-genre

Indian solar company gradually reducing China dependence

Damian Miller, co-founder & CEO, Orb Energy. Credit: Orb Energy.
Indian solar energy company Orb Energy has reduced its reliance on Chinese components by over 20% in recent years, in line with the general trend of diversifying supply chains.”At present, 73% of our components come from China, down from 94% before,” said Damian Miller, co-founder & CEO of Orb Energy. “We work with companies like Aiko Solar and Tongwei Solar. In the past, we have also worked with Taiwanese…
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Source: https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20240520VL200/orb-energy-india-solar-energy-china.html