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Longi is going ahead to reduce its carbon emissions by building an almost zero-carbon PV plant.
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Manufacturing

Longi: PV plant with 90% less CO2 emissions

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Longi has taken further steps to fulfill its commitment to carbon reduction by actively exploring new paths for low-carbon transformation. As a result of the investigations, the company is building an almost zero-carbon PV plant
A carbon neutral building stock in Europe needs more ambitious requirements and standards.
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BPIE:

Reduce whole-life carbon emissions of EU building stock

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EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) should set requirements to reduce whole-life carbon emissions of EU building stock, says BPIE (Buildings Performance Institute Europe).
Different scenarios for carbon offset prices.
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BloombergNEF:

Carbon offset prices could increase fifty-fold by 2050

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Prices for carbon offsets could be as high as $120/ton or as low as $47/ton in 2050, according to research company BloombergNEF (BNEF).
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Fraunhofer ISE:

European glass-glass PV modules particularly climate-friendly

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Researchers at the Fraunhofer ISE have calculated that silicon photovoltaic modules manufactured in the EU produce 40 per cent less CO2 emissions than modules manufactured in China. See here why that is the case:
The scope of the mobility solutions discussed at Smarter Mobility Africa this year will range from walking and cycling, public transport, electric vehicles all the way to mobility as a service.
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Smarter Mobility Africa:

Taxi industry part of discussions on public transport and e-mobility

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South Africa’s taxi industry will be well-represented during discussions on Gauteng’s plans for an integrated or single ticketing transport system. This topic will be just one of many during the third edition of Smarter Mobility Africa from 5–7 October 2021.
A rendering of the solar power system as it will look once it is completed.
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Large-scale solar:

Rooftop solar installation for major tire plant in Thailand

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Sharp will install a rooftop solar array with just under five megawatts of output which will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Brighton-based EVC is on a quest to build a sustainable future by swiftly responding to the demands of the oncoming EV revolution.
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EV charging infrastructure:

EVC plans to install 100,000 electric vehicle charge points by 2026

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It seems clear that the future of transportation is electric. And there are many people who would buy an electric car tomorrow - if only they had easy access to charging infrastructure.
Residential buildings currently account for 15 per cent of the UK’s carbon emissions.
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UK:

Solar Energy UK hails decision on housebuilding standards

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The UK government will make a 31 per cent reduction in new home carbon emissions compulsory from June 2022. This decision could result in a five-fold increase in new homes built with solar technologies.