Climate KIC champions innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two major initiatives in Ireland

Press Release – Dublin, 9 April 2025 – Climate KIC is driving forward innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two innovative programmes designed to support start-ups and entrepreneurship support organisations (ESOs) in Ireland. These initiatives, the 2050 Accelerator and the programme “Nurturing entrepreneurship support organisations and start-ups for AI-driven climate action”, will empower high-potential ventures and organisations to develop transformative solutions for sustainability challenges. The 2050 Accelerator … Continue reading Climate KIC champions innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two major initiatives in Ireland

Impact Newswire14/04/202514/04/2025

Untied Kingdom

AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

Industry heavyweights from the energy and technology sectors will descend on Whitehall today (8 April) for the first meeting of the UK’s new AI Energy Council. Press Release – 8 April 2025 – Co-chaired by the Technology and Energy Secretaries, today’s inaugural meeting will see members agree the council’s objectives with a key aim focused on how the government’s clean energy superpower mission, and its … Continue reading AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

Impact Newswire09/04/202509/04/2025

ITRI joins hands with 27 industry associations to host the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day in Taipei on April 8.

Asia

ITRI Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions

Press Release – 2025/04/08 – ITRI hosted the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day, with a focus on energy efficiency across the forum sessions and technology exhibition. This event showcased ITRI’s R&D innovations and featured expert insights into deep energy savings and energy-efficient solutions. It attracted 27 associations and leading enterprises from various sectors. “This year’s event centers around energy efficiency, which is considered the ‘first … Continue reading ITRI Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions

Impact Newswire08/04/202508/04/2025

Asia, Europe

Hitachi Energy selected for 950-km HVDC transmission system to deliver 6 GW of renewable energy in India

Press Release – Zurich, Switzerland – 03.04.2025 – Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (“AESL”), has awarded a major contract to a consortium comprising Hitachi Energy and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). The contract will see the consortium design and deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) terminals to transmit renewable energy from the Bhadla area of Rajasthan to the … Continue reading Hitachi Energy selected for 950-km HVDC transmission system to deliver 6 GW of renewable energy in India

Impact Newswire07/04/202507/04/2025

Europe

GOGLA and IKEA Foundation unveil new resources to enhance off-grid solar’s climate impact

Press Release – Barbados, 13th March 2025 – Today, at the Sustainable Energy for All Global Summit, GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry, launched three key resources to better evaluate and enhance off-grid solar technologies’ contribution to climate resilience and adaptation: Off-Grid Solar Resilience and Adaptation Framework (beta version), Off-Grid Solar Resilience and Adaptation Sector Guidance, and the Powering Climate Resilience: … Continue reading GOGLA and IKEA Foundation unveil new resources to enhance off-grid solar’s climate impact

Impact Newswire04/04/202504/04/2025

United States

Amazon deforestation threatens Brazil’s energy security and generates billions in losses for the electricity sector

Brazil‘s two largest hydroelectric power plants have a combined annual loss of 3.8 thousand GWh of energy due to deforestation. Press Release – 31 March, 2025 – The deforestation of the Amazon forest is costing Brazil immensely. An unprecedented study by Climate Policy Initiative/PUC-RIO (CPI/PUC-RIO) and Amazon 2030 identifies that the Itaipu and Belo Monte plants, together, lose the equivalent of the electricity consumption of 1.5 million people due to the deforestation of the Amazon raiforest. The energy generation loss causes an annual shortfall of more than US$ 200 million in revenue for the plants. “Hydropower is a renewable, inexpensive source of generation that provides greater flexibility for operating the electricity system. But it is also a source that is very … Continue reading Amazon deforestation threatens Brazil’s energy security and generates billions in losses for the electricity sector

Impact Newswire04/04/202504/04/2025

United States

GE Vernova and MIT launch new alliance to accelerate energy innovation

GE Vernova to commit $50 million over five years in new partnership to drive breakthrough energy innovation and develop future industry leaders CAMBRIDGE, MA (March 31, 2025) – GE Vernova and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have entered into a new strategic alliance aimed at advancing cutting-edge energy technologies and fostering the next generation of power industry leaders. The new collaboration cements a growing relationship … Continue reading GE Vernova and MIT launch new alliance to accelerate energy innovation

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

Europe

MayMaan and SPIE Nederland Forge Partnership

MayMaan and SPIE Nederland Forge Partnership to Accelerate Energy Transition in Europe Press Release – SPIE Nederland and MayMaan have partnered to tackle network congestion challenges in Europe and drive the energy transition forward. By combining MayMaan’s innovative water-based fuel technology with SPIE’s expertise in energy infrastructure, the collaboration aims to transform how off-grid power is generated, distributed, and consumed, creating a more sustainable future. … Continue reading MayMaan and SPIE Nederland Forge Partnership

Impact Newswire02/04/202502/04/2025

United States

NGA Releases Playbook for Responding to Energy Emergencies

Press Releases – Mar. 19, 2025 – WASHINGTON – The National Governors Association (NGA) released a playbook to help support Governors and state energy officials in developing communications strategies to respond to energy emergencies. Titled “Public Communications Playbook for Energy Emergencies,” the playbook outlines guidance and best practices to help state and territory leaders develop strategic plans and processes to coordinate response efforts and communicate effectively with response … Continue reading NGA Releases Playbook for Responding to Energy Emergencies

Impact Newswire28/03/202528/03/2025