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BNEF: Oil price plunge to have only moderate impact on low-carbon electricity development, but likely to slow EV growth

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The collapse in world oil prices in the second half of 2014 will have only a moderate impact on the fast-developing low-carbon transition in the world electricity system, according to research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Earlier Bloomberg New Energy Finance analysis showed that, with gasoline at $2.09

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Solazyme and Bunge sign framework agreement for commercial sugar cane to renewable oil plant in Brazil

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a renewable oil and bioproducts company, and Bunge Global Innovation LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited, a global agribusiness and food company, have entered into a framework agreement for the formation of a joint venture entity focused on the production of triglyceride oils in Brazil. Solazyme, Inc.,

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Sir Richard Branson Joins Solazyme Series D as Strategic Investor

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announced that Sir Richard Branson has invested in Solazyme’s Series D financing. Sir Richard invested in Solazyme’s financing in a personal capacity, although the stake complements existing Virgin Group investments through the Virgin Green Fund in the renewable energy and resource efficiency sectors. Solazyme, Inc.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Dr. Paul addressed a positive change—the days of increasing US oil consumption may be over. “ by Bill Cooke. Billion vs. $28.3

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Good news – the world has a real chance of achieving its goal of tripling renewables by 2030

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This is based on the five key pillars we set out ahead of COP28 and covers tripling renewables, doubling energy efficiency, cutting methane emissions, transitioning away from fossil fuels, and scaling up financing for emerging and developing economies. Get started here. –ad* ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Unilever Joins Solazymes Series D as Strategic Investor

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an algal biotechnology company that produces renewable oils and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities, announced that Unilever has joined its Series D financing round ( earlier post ) as a strategic investor. Solazyme, Inc., The strategic investment by Unilever adds to the previously announced Series D round.

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Four Startups Aim to Change the Climate Tech Game

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That’s what John Hennessy, Stanford professor (and former president) and chairman of Alphabet , told attendees at the Stanford Global Energy Forum , held in-person this month on the Stanford University campus. million financing round. Renewell recently received a $2.7 million grant from the U.S.

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