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thyssenkrupp to perform green hydrogen & ammonia technical study for Helios US$1B UAE plant

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It will be the first commercial plant to produce CO 2 -free green ammonia from renewable resources in the UAE. This project is another important milestone for in the UAE’s shift to a lower carbon renewable energy future. The Helios facility located in KIZAD will be powered by a dedicated 800-megawatt solar power plant within KIZAD.

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IRENA: Mexico can more than quadruple share of renewable energy by 2030

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Mexico can increase the use of renewable energy in its energy mix from 4.4% in 2010 to 21% by 2030, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Current plans, however, would only achieve a 10% share of renewables by 2030. GW) and biomass 2.5% (4 GW). —Adnan Z.

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BNEF: global investment in energy transition hit $500B in 2020; $139B on EVs and infrastructure

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billion in new renewable energy capacity in 2020, up 2% on the year, helped by the biggest-ever build-out of solar projects and a $50-billion surge for offshore wind. Clean power generation and electric transport are seeing heavy inflows, but need to see further increases in spending as costs fall. Renewable energy investment.

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New initiative to grow jet biofuel supply chain in UAE; focus on research, feedstock production and refining capability

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Boeing, Etihad Airways, Takreer (Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company), Total and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology will collaborate on a new initiative to support a sustainable aviation biofuel industry in the United Arab Emirates.

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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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The IEEE member is a postdoctoral researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo. The task force collaborates on organizing virtual and in-person events with IEEE groups including Women in Engineering and external organizations such as the International Renewable Energy Agency.

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Boeing, UAE partners make progress with oilseed halophytes as feedstock for renewable jet fuel; desert plants fed by seawater

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Boeing and research partners in the United Arab Emirates have made breakthroughs in sustainable aviation biofuel development, finding that desert plants fed by seawater (the oilseed-producing halophyte Salicornia bigelovii ) can produce biofuel more efficiently than other well-known feedstocks. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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President’s Note: Forging Partnerships will Sharpen IEEE’s Edge

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I spoke at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP27) last year and will be speaking at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates in December. EUSEW is the largest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe.