Bulgaria’s Devnya set to become first carbon-free cement maker in Eastern Europe
The project, valued at EUR 750 million, has already received EUR 190 million in financing from the EU Innovation Fund
EU’s renewable power capacity additions jump 30% in 2021
The world as a whole also set a fresh record in new renewables capacity last year, adding almost 295 GW
Coldplay to use fans’ kinetic energy to cut CO2 emissions on world tour
To mitigate the carbon footprint during the 2022 tour, the British rock band will use solar panels, biofuel, a mobile rechargeable battery, and a kinetic floor to convert fans’ movements into energy.
12 Mediterranean cities, organizations seek innovative solutions for harnessing marine energy
The projects include using seawater energy for heating and cooling, harnessing wave energy to generate electricity, and turning seaweed into biofuel.
OMV Petrom plans bioethanol plant, biggest solar park in Romania
OMV Petrom applied for funds for a bioethanol factory worth EUR 246 million and a 111 MW solar power plant, local media reported.
Coffee grounds waste emerging as powerful heating fuel, fertilizer
Projects are springing up across the globe for making fuel and fertilizer from coffee dregs, which prevents landfilling
INA asks for bioethanol project to be granted strategic investment status
The Croatian oil and gas company INA filed a request for a second-generation bioethanol project to be granted the status of the country’s strategic investment. The estimated value of the investment is EUR 250 million. A part of the funds could be secured by the Innovation Fund of the European Union. The support of the […]
Beyond Leather wins clim@ 2020 competition with apple-based clothing material
The clim@ 2020 finals were held online today and the top 15 startups held virtual presentations to the judges. They decided Beyond Leather from Denmark was the best project, with its vegan product for the fashion industry. The contest is organized by Finance in Motion on behalf of the Green for Growth Fund (GGF). Renewable […]