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Repsol produces renewable hydrogen from biomethane from urban solid waste

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Spain-based energy and petrochemical company Repsol has produced renewable hydrogen using biomethane as raw material for the first time. The biomethane used as raw material was obtained from urban solid waste. In October 2020, the company announced the construction of Spain’s first advanced biofuels plant to be commissioned in 2023.

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Airbus has cut VOCs emissions by nearly 30% since 2006 across European sites

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In addition to the VOC guidelines, Blue5 sets targets for conserving energy and water, as well as reducing waste and CO 2 emissions. Minimizing harmful emissions is a continuing focus at Airbus as part of its multi-pronged Blue5 initiative for improved environmental performance.

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

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billion convertible issue from waste-to-energy specialist China Everbright International and a $311-million IPO by US fuel cell developer Bloom Energy. The three biggest renewable energy asset financings in the quarter were the 860MW Triton Knoll project in UK waters at an investment cost of $2.6 Spain at $1.9 billion, up 1%.

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Neste to receive €88M from EU toward green hydrogen and carbon capture & storage at Porvoo; SHARC

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The novel water electrolysis technology applied by SHARC has a capacity of 50 MW. ECOPLANTA aims to convert non-recyclable fractions of municipal solid waste to chemicals and biofuels. SHARC will also scale the production of green hydrogen to help make it a viable transportation fuel itself.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. Just two people live in its 3000+ energy-wasting square feet.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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SEAT in Spain, with an 8MW solar array, generates 56% of its own power. 25% less energy and water consumption, waste and emissions. The solar installation at Volkswagen Chattanooga confirms the awarding of the LEED Platinum certification to VW by the US Green Building Council in late 2011. The Chattanooga Solar Park.

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Uhde’s PRENFLO Gasification Process to be Part of 113M BioTfueL BTL Project in France

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A torrefaction pre-treatment plant, which facilitates the application of biomass in the PRENFLO-PDQ entrained-flow gasifier, and ensures lowest possible energy consumption, is installed to allow the use of a wide range of biomasses.

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