Green Energy & a Green Environment

  Creating platforms in green energy offers significant opportunities across various sectors, driven by the global transition to sustainable energy. Below are some key areas where platforms can be developed: 1. Renewable Energy Trading Platforms Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading: Platforms that enable individuals and businesses to trade surplus energy from solar panels or wind turbines directly. Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): Aggregating energy from distributed sources to create a network that functions as a single power plant, balancing supply and demand in real-time. 2. Energy Management and Optimization Smart Grid Platforms: Tools for utilities and consumers to optimize energy use, monitor consumption, and manage loads during peak demand. Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS): Platforms offering subscription models for energy management, including energy efficiency, consumption analytics, and equipment optimization. 3. Carbon Credit and Offset Platforms Carbon Trading Platforms: Facilit...

  Switch out coffee for matcha for the sake of your health (thenewdaily.com.au) It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s packed with antioxidants and could be good for you, which is why matcha has been on the rise for years, not only in Australia but around the world. According to Britannica, the powdered green tea  was introduced to Japan in the 1100s by a Zen Buddhist monk who studied in China and then brought back seeds and knowledge of how to prepare the drink. Zen Buddhists then developed a new way to grow the tea leaf plant, by keeping it in shade, which is thought to be behind the health benefits of matcha. To this day, matcha is derived from the shrub,  Camellia sinensis , which is used for your standard green tea. Japan is the world’s biggest exporter of matcha and it is still used in tea ceremonies but in recent years the drink has become more widely accessible around the world. Vibrant green in colour, it’s not hard to spot a matcha and some celebrity fans are ...

Global leaders reached a historic agreement at COP28 to triple renewable energy by 2030 to keep a 1.5°C pathway within reach – but the world will have to overcome five key challenges to turn words into action. As the annual climate summit comes to a close in Dubai, much of the focus has centred on language around the phasing out of fossil fuels. Near unanimous condemnation of the first draft of the agreement has made way for a split verdict on the final text released today (Wednesday). Where there is certainly widespread celebration however is the summit agreement – dubbed “the UAE Consensus” – calling on countries to triple their renewable energy capacity globally by the end of the decade. That followed representatives of at least 130 countries having separately pledged to hit that same target. That will mean increasing installed renewables from 3.4TW of capacity globally at the end of last year to 11TW by 2030. “Tripling renewable capacity worldwide is the si...

  Ørsted, headquartered in Denmark, is a global leader in offshore wind energy and a major player in renewable energy development. The company has implemented various strategies to drive its success in the green energy sector. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, here are five key strategies that Ørsted has pursued: Offshore Wind Leadership: Ørsted has strategically positioned itself as a leader in offshore wind energy. The company has invested heavily in the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms. They have a strong focus on technological innovation, constantly working to improve the efficiency and performance of offshore wind turbines and related infrastructure. Transition from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy: Ørsted underwent a significant transformation by divesting its oil and gas assets and redirecting its focus entirely towards renewable energy. This strategic shift demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and reducing dependence on fo...

Here are ten European green energy companies that were recognized for their contributions to the renewable energy sector: Ørsted (Denmark): Formerly DONG Energy, Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind energy and a major player in renewable energy development. Vestas (Denmark): Vestas is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wind turbines, contributing significantly to the wind energy sector. Enel Green Power (Italy): Enel Green Power, a subsidiary of Enel Group, is a major renewable energy player with a focus on wind, solar, geothermal, and hydropower. Iberdrola (Spain): Iberdrola is a leading utility company with a strong commitment to renewable energy, particularly in wind and solar power. EDF Renewables (France): A subsidiary of Électricité de France (EDF), EDF Renewables is involved in various renewable energy projects, including wind and solar. Statkraft (Norway): Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy and operates in hydropower, wind p...

Governments launched new initiatives on Saturday to bolster clean energy and to wean themselves off fossil fuels at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, where countries are grappling with how to halt the non-stop rise in planet-warming emissions. In one of the most widely supported initiatives, 118 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.    https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/over-110-countries-set-join-cop28-deal-triple-renewable-energy-2023-12-02/