Eager Beavers in the Service of Protecting the Planet
Finding the good in bad life circumstances was clearly shown during the coronavirus pandemic when people became closer and nature started recovering. The story of Jasmina Lazić and Slobodan Branković, self-confessed travelphiles, adventurers and creatives filled with love and love…
The Future of Heat Pumps in China
Heating accounts for almost 20 per cent of energy use in industry and buildings globally, and about one-quarter of energy-sector emissions. China’s buildings and industry sectors account for about one-third of global heat consumption and therefore have a major influence…
K2 WALLPV – THE SYSTEM SOLUTION FOR SOLAR PROJECTS ON BUILDING FACADES
The new mounting systems from K2 add another dimension to the areas that can be used to generate energy. This is because they allow systematic and therefore fast PV installation on facades. Most of the parts required for this are…
Scientists Have Created Flexible and Waterproof Solar Cells
The sun is an inexhaustible energy source that has long inspired scientists to improve the technology of solar cells so that they can be used as widely as possible. Recently, we wrote about floating solar power plants and transparent solar…
ABB launches new share buyback program of up to 1 billion dollars
ABB will launch its previously announced new share buyback program of up to 1 billion dollars. Based on the current ABB share price this represents a maximum of approximately 21.3 million shares. The maximum number of shares that may be…
UNESCO Names 18 New Geoparks
UNESCO’s Executive Board has endorsed the addition of 18 sites to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network. This brings the total number of geoparks to 213 in 48 countries. The new geoparks are situated in Brazil, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France,…
Record Growth in Renewables, but Progress Needs to be Equitable
Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that 2023 set a new record in renewables deployment in the power sector by reaching a total capacity of 3,870 Gigawatts (GW) globally. Renewables accounted for…