Why Italian Solar-PV investments risk moving from south to north
Friday, 26 July 2024
by Peder Thomsen
Why Italian Solar-PV investments risk moving from south to north Republished with permission from IlSole24OreNew regulations for photovoltaic plants risk pushing investors towards Northern Italy, creating a territorial imbalance. Recently approved regulations have tightened the rules for installing large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic systems and agrivoltaic plants. The criteria that determines which areas of the country, particularly
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How solar parks can increase biodiversity
Thursday, 25 July 2024
by Peder Thomsen
How solar parks can increase biodiversity Solar parks often get stick for their impact on biodiversity – but recent research and fresh approaches are telling a different story and demonstrating that solar installations can actually enhance local ecosystems. Biodiversity and renewable energy 1000 times the natural rate. That’s how quickly species around the world are
- Published in Risk
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Are solar parks impacting our food supply?
Friday, 19 July 2024
by Peder Thomsen
Are solar parks impacting our food supply? Not if you ask farmers. Frauenhofer ISE Are solar parks impacting our food supply? Crops need sun, but so do solar panels, but are solar parks impacting our food supply when installed on farmland? While farmers and researchers argue there is enough room for both agriculture and solar
- Published in Regulatory, Risk
Don’t let noise be a drain on BESS developments
Thursday, 11 July 2024
by Peder Thomsen
Don’t let BESS noise be a drain on developments The many benefits of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and the ability for them to be deployed in a relatively small footprint, means that we may soon be seeing them everywhere. That being the case, BESS facilities will get closer and closer to other things, the
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The grand guide to solar energy
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
by Peder Thomsen
Solar energy is quickly becoming a cornerstone in the battle against climate change, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the newly added renewable energy capacity in 2023. This article dives into the fundamentals of solar energy, its renewable nature, uses, and the numerous advantages it offers now and in the future. How does solar energy work?
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The benefits of renewable energy
Friday, 17 May 2024
by Peder Thomsen
The Future Relies on Renewable Energy As severe weather events become more frequent and intense, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: the future belongs to renewable energy. Currently, the world economy invests around $1.8 trillion annually in clean energy and infrastructure, compared to roughly $1.1 billion in fossil-fuel infrastructure investments. But to achieve zero emissions by
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Matchmaking for renewable energy developers
Thursday, 18 April 2024
by Peder Thomsen
The global push for renewable energy is undeniable. As corporations and governments race to meet ambitious sustainability targets, the demand for renewable projects is skyrocketing. Getting the necessary investments remains a significant hurdle for many developers. This is where matchmaking comes in – a strategic yet simple approach that connects developers with the perfect investment
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Overcoming NIMBY
Thursday, 18 April 2024
by Peder Thomsen
NIMBY Overcoming NIMBY How a large developer overcame NIMBY Developers of renewable energy projects have likely encountered the difficult obstacle course of local opposition against renewable projects. Termed NIMBY (Not in my back yard), this phenomenon, while not new, continues to plague efforts worldwide to ramp up renewable energy installations in pursuit of decarbonization targets,
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Why you fail when talking to investors
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
by Peder Thomsen
Why developers fail when talking to investors does not come down to just one thing. To increase your odds of getting the green light from investors, we unveil common mistakes developers make when talking to investors. Renewable energy witnessed a substantial influx of global investments in 2023, reaching approximately USD 2.8 trillion. Notably, over USD
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Is the EV rollout facing gridlock?
Friday, 01 March 2024
by Peder Thomsen
Is the EV rollout facing gridlock? As the European Union takes a decisive step towards a greener future by mandating a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from new trucks and buses by 2040, the impending face-out of fossil fuel vehicles in heavy transport raises concerns about potential gridlock in the EV rollout. The laudable environmental
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