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For some #MondayMotivation, we take a look at another #UKNetZeroCarbonBuildingsStandard #keyquestion. 🤨 What’s the difference between limits and targets? 📈 "Limit" is used to describe maximum requirements that must not be exceeded, such as an upfront carbon limit or operational energy limit. 🎯 "Target" is used where describing a minimum requirement, such as an on-site renewable power generation target. #Joinus for the #UKNZCBS Pilot Launch Webinar on 31st October to learn more about the Standard. #Registernow 📝https://lnkd.in/ezxuE8i5 #Download the Pilot Version at www.nzcbuildings.co.uk #NetZeroEmissions #ClimateAction #Sustainability #OperationalEnergy #CarbonFootprint #AlwaysLearning

A significant gap remains between political announcements and countries’ actual plans and policies, in terms of #CO2 emission reduction, #renewable capacity additions & investments. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)'s World Energy Transitions Outlook shows that current national plans and targets are set to deliver only half of the required growth in renewable power by 2030. While renewable power deployment has exceeded expectations in some countries, other aspects such as investment disparities, uneven geographical distribution of renewable power, lack of grid infrastructure, less energy efficiency continue to hinder the achievement of the #energytransition. More needs to be done to ensure the transition is just and inclusive. https://bit.ly/3YXNAgK

There is still a huge gap to be bridged to reach the 1.5°C scenario. Clearly, this is not a question of technological barriers or cost, but above all of having the political courage to face up to the ecological crisis.

The road to a sustainable future is still under construction. While political commitments on CO2 reduction and renewable capacity are a step forward, there’s a wide gap between these announcements and actionable change. According to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook, current plans are set to achieve only half of the required renewable growth by 2030. For a true #EnergyTransition, we need not only more renewables but also balanced investments, robust grid infrastructure, and a push for energy efficiency worldwide. At Suzlon, we’re committed to making this vision a reality. Let’s close the gap, build resilient infrastructure, and drive sustainable progress together.  International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) #COP29Baku #Suzlon #RenewableEnergy https://lnkd.in/g6qGkTUP  

Integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) into the grid has highlighted some well-known challenges. Blunt price signals, subsidies and high feed-in tariff rates, have led to #VRE overbuilding in locations distant from load centers, posing issues for grid stability. At #InternationalEnergyWeek, today's panel discussion will revolve around the need for deploying and generating electricity at the right #time and #place. Key themes: 💡 Forecasting electrical demand and how to unlock flexibility in response 💡 Capacity markets – what can we expect at the next auction, and how can we improve? 💡 How can #smartgrids handle the increased demand for #distributed energy? Stay tuned! #Energytransition #EnergyFuture #RenewableEnergy  

Groundwire is proud to present its inaugural trends report, “Macro Meets Micro: Deciphering Renewable Energy Trends in 2024.” What do the Federal Reserve, the Panama Canal and election interference have to do with renewable energy development? More than you realize. This report uses a systems-thinking approach to make sense of the complex and seemingly unrelated connections that form today’s energy landscape. Understanding the ‘why’ behind these connections can empower clean energy leaders to drive a more successful clean energy transition. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eesNRpQn #MacroMeetsMicro2024 #MacroMeetsMicro #CleanEnergy #SystemsThinking #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy

Transitioning to a sustainable energy future requires innovative solutions like Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES). By storing electricity for 8+ hours, #LDES provides essential flexibility for integrating renewables into the grid, addressing supply-demand imbalances, and driving decarbonization. With the potential to deploy terawatts globally by 2040, LDES offers a significant opportunity to reduce emissions and optimize energy systems. Don't miss out on Sarah Griffiths panel session at the NY-BEST Capture the Energy Conference in Albany, NY, May 16 – 18, where they'll discuss achieving a zero-emission grid and LDES applications. Curious about how Hydrostor is advancing renewable energy? Explore more about our innovative solutions here:   https://hydrostor.ca/ #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #EnergyStorage #Sustainability

Due to the UK’s inadequate network capacity, renewable energy is being wasted, adding to energy bills and increasing carbon emissions. In our paper, Using Energy Storage to Tackle Renewable Energy Waste, alongside Eku Energy, Field and Kona Energy UK we propose policy solutions that can cut constraint costs in response to National Grid ESO’s Constraint Collaboration Project. Read our paper here > https://lnkd.in/ej28i8Vu #energystorage #batterystorage #networkcapacity #energypolicy Robert Newton Tom Palmer 

The development of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, is an important step towards meeting green policy targets. However, the energy highway is currently lagging behind. Increasing grid capacity takes time and is crucial in order to accommodate the increased supply from these sources. This delay can ultimately hinder the progress towards achieving the green policy targets set by the different nations. A better way to accelerate the development of the energy infrastructure is highly needed. #renewableenergy #greenpolicy #energyhighway #transmission

Prescient paper from four key storage developers, focussing on the need for urgent action to reduce costs to the consumer and the availability of solutions now and the readiness of the industry to deploy. It’s very important that old central thinking is not applied to new solutions and techniques, and their deployment.