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Powering the Future: Freetown International Airport Goes Solar! The Freetown International Airport has taken a significant step toward sustainability with a solar energy initiative. This project is part of the airport’s commitment to environmental responsibility and energy efficiency. By investing in solar energy, the airport aims to reduce its carbon footprint, lower operational costs, and promote green energy solutions in Sierra Leone. This solar initiative will enable the airport to partially power its facilities through renewable energy, ensuring a more resilient and eco-friendly infrastructure. It aligns with global trends in sustainable aviation practices and supports Sierra Leone’s broader environmental goals. Through this move, Freetown International Airport sets a positive example for sustainability in the region. #GreenAviation #SolarPoweredAirport #SustainableTravel #EcoFriendlyAviation #FreetownGoesGreen #RenewableEnergy #SierraLeoneSustainability #FutureOfAirports #CleanEnergyJourney #PoweringTheFuture

Growing Green: Townsville Emerges as Australia's Most Liveable Green Manufacturing City 🍃 When you imagine a region primed to deliver green energy, with growing capabilities in hydrogen and sustainable fuels, but also nestled between two World Heritage ecosystems, and an island playground off its coast, you'd be forgiven for looking to an international example. But Australia's most liveable future green manufacturing city is right here, in Townsville North Queensland. Read more about how Townsville is leading North Queensland towards a clean economy, attracting private investors with massive project announcements and positioning itself as a hub for renewable energy and green manufacturing. Check it out here | https://lnkd.in/gY9HSjin Images 📸 Townsville Enterprise Townsville Enterprise (TEL) Port of Townsville Limited #greenenergy #copperstring #jetzeroaustralia #lanzajet #projectulysses #bdmagau #northqueensland #townsville

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚 has launched its 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 (𝐎𝐏𝐒) 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 at the Hutchison Ports 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥, marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in a 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. This pioneering system enables ships to connect to 100% renewable electricity while docked, allowing them to turn off their engines and significantly reduce emissions. The 𝐎𝐏𝐒 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 is part of the 200 million-euro Nexigen plan, aiming to electrify all wharves at the 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. This pilot project is expected to provide valuable insights into the service's needs and support the 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, Pere Aragonès, emphasized the project's importance for the region's future, while 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐭, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫, highlighted the city's goal to be carbon-neutral by 2030. The system, manufactured in 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐛𝐲 POWERCON, will initially enable 92 connections in the first two years, eliminating 2,500 tonnes of CO2 annually, with plans to increase connections and reduce emissions further. 𝐇𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, Clemence Cheng, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, Lluís Salvadó, both underscored the project's significance in advancing their sustainability goals. This initiative aligns with the port's recent partnership with the 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐢 to collaborate on innovative decarbonization projects. #portofbarcelona⛵🚢🚤 #onshorepowersuply #OPS #HutchisonPortsBEST #sustainability #renewableenergy #decarbonization #NexigenPlan #GreenPort #CarbonNeutral #MaritimeInnovation #ClimateAction #AirQuality #MediterraneanPort #RenewableElectricity #SmartPorts #EnvironmentalImpact NC: Offshore Energy

Independent Energy New Zealand (IENZ) has been working throughout 2024 with Invercargill Airport on a variety of projects to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings and plan for the future of flight. Invercargill is a rapidly growing destination for air travel and the Airport is currently planning the expansion of services to meet this demand. Palmerston North based IENZ were chosen by the Airport to assist in their energy management objectives due to their wide range of skills and access to specialist knowledge from partners Energenze and TBS Services. Projects have ranged from making the existing terminal more efficient, planning the upgrade of infrastructure to support growth and future proofing the airport for the expected move to hydrogen/ electric or biofuels based flight. To date over $200,000 in savings has been identified. “We look forward to benefitting from our ongoing collaboration with IENZ as our services change and grow” Julie Jack – Commercial and Business Development Manager. 

💨☀💧 The clean energy transition is at a decisive moment and the building sector has a major role to play by increasing access to renewable energy in a sustainable way. 🌍 We are supplying our ECOPlanet cement for Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Island, the world’s first artificial energy island. ✅ In addition to a lower carbon footprint, ECOPlanet will enable Princess Elisabeth Island to withstand the caustic, rough North Sea environment for at least 100 years, while providing high strength and workability. 🔗 Find out more about this demanding project: https://lnkd.in/eVj82dsN #BuildingCities #SustainableConstruction #BuildingProgress

⛵ Set Sail Towards a Greener Future with Wind Farms at Ports! 🌬️ ⚓ Dive into our latest blog post, "Navigating the Future: Wind Farms at Ports Cultivating Sustainable Energy Horizons," and explore how these innovative installations are shaping a cleaner, greener future for coastal communities and maritime industries. 🌊 🏗️ Discover how ports are embracing a new role as cultivators of sustainable energy, integrating wind farms to harness coastal winds and cultivate renewable power, setting the stage for a cleaner and more resilient energy horizon. 🌿 🔄 Explore both onshore and offshore configurations of wind farms at ports, seamlessly integrating wind energy generation into maritime activities and contributing to the cultivation of clean and sustainable power. 💡 ⚓ Learn how wind farms at ports directly power essential maritime operations, reducing the carbon footprint of port activities and fostering a more sustainable and environmentally conscious maritime industry. 🚢 🌱 Witness the expansion of port facilities hand in hand with the integration of wind energy infrastructure, diversifying the energy mix and enhancing the resilience and sustainability of port operations. 🏭 💼 Recognize the economic benefits of wind farms at ports, creating job opportunities within the local community and enhancing the attractiveness of ports as responsible and eco-friendly hubs for global trade and commerce. 📈 🏗️ Encourage innovation in port architecture and design, as wind turbines are seamlessly integrated into the aesthetic and functional aspects of port infrastructure, showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices. 🌟 🌊 Address challenges such as navigational concerns and potential impacts on marine ecosystems through ongoing research and technology advancements, ensuring that wind farms at ports contribute positively to both energy production and the well-being of coastal environments. 🌍 Join us in navigating towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future with wind farms at ports. Click below to read more and be part of the wind energy revolution! 👇 https://buff.ly/3V08p9T #WindEnergy #Ports #Renewables #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Maritime #JoinTheMovement

'Fish Hotels' and Artificial Reefs: Pioneering Concepts for Biodiversity-Friendly Offshore Wind Farms As the global push for clean energy accelerates, the future of offshore wind farms is being shaped by innovative ideas aimed at protecting marine life. Proposals like 'fish hotels' and artificial coral reefs are emerging as key strategies to enhance the biodiversity of these underwater energy sites. Developers are now being encouraged to incorporate these nature-inclusive designs to ensure that wind farms contribute positively to the marine ecosystem, rather than disrupt it. With environmental impact assessments and tender processes increasingly prioritising sustainability, these initiatives could be crucial in getting projects off the ground. A new report from the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), part of the Collaboration for Environmental Mitigation & Nature Inclusive Design (CEMNID) project, offers practical guidance on how developers can go above and beyond in protecting aquatic life while advancing renewable energy. "Offshore wind will be the backbone of our clean energy future, but we also have to ensure it works for nature too," says Duncan Smart of ScottishPower Renewables. These pioneering concepts are setting a new standard for the sustainable development of offshore wind farms, ensuring that the pursuit of green energy goes hand in hand with the protection of our oceans. As the clean energy transition accelerates sustainable development is vital, not only for the environment but for commercial and societal acceptance. What else can be implemented to ensure sustainable development? SOWEC ScottishPower Renewables #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #MarineConservation #Biodiversity #SustainableDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #OceanHealth #WindFarms #NatureInclusiveDesign

I’m thrilled to be joining Peter Woodward, Managing Director of The CaPTA Group, for a fireside chat at the All Energy Australia Conference, where we’ll discuss the incredible strides, we’re making in Cairns’ transport sector. Together, Tropic Wings Cairns Tours & Charters and EnergyAustralia are leading the charge in electrifying the Tropic Wings bus depot as they transition to electric buses. This $10.2M project, supported by Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is more than just a moving away from diesel—it’s about installing scalable, sustainable, and future-proofed infrastructure. From battery energy storage to the advanced islanding capability, ensuring continuous operations during power outages, we’re setting the standard for resilient green transport energy solutions. We can’t wait to share insights on the challenges, opportunities, and the broader impact this will have on the Cairns region, its environment, and its people.  Looking forward to seeing you there! Session date: 24th October 2024 Time: 2:40 pm   Electric Vehicle Council Aman Gaur Ross Edwards Ross De Rango Joo Yin Ong Damien Kaluarachchi Bruce Hanslo Prasad Dev Marjorie Reyes Merlin Francis Omar Leon-Peralta Julie Seeney Colin Anderson Michael Woodward #greentransport #sustainability #EnergyAustralia #electricvehicles #evcharginginfrastructure #AllEnergy2024 #ARENA #renewableenergy #cleanenergytransition

Duncan Clark, UK and Ireland head of Orsted talked about how the company has pivoted completely from a traditional oil and gas company to become a completely renewable company. This has brought many challenges in new infrastructure development as well as nurturing and training the workforce needed to deliver their new strategy. This involves bringing the communities in which they work along their journey. This involves showing them tangible benefits over the long-term. They have lots of examples of how they are investing in jobs and community benefit funds to upgrade the lifestyles of their stakeholders and regenerate declining communities which is where their facilities are located.  Orsted is a great example of applying the energy transition into action. #weareallgenc #greencareers #sustainabilityleadership #sustainability #climateeducation

Cooperation on a provincial level is key in making the CHARGE dream a reality 🗝️ “Critical to the mass development of an off-grid charging network is the creation of a conducive regulatory environment that encourages innovation and the transition towards cleaner energy sources. One of the reasons ZeroCC is able to launch 36 EV-charging sites in the province, is because of the efficiency of the Northern Cape Provincial Government and support from the Northern Cape Economic Development Agency (NCEDA) in getting the necessary planning and environmental approvals in place.” Read the full article here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dSS5Oj #NorthernCape #Sustainability #EVRevolution #ZeroCarbonCharge #GreenEnergy #solarpower #chargingstations #ZeroCarbonLogistics