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Hitachi signs MoU with ABB on furthering zero emissions solutions for mining trucks and excavators.

https://im-mining.com/2021/03/29/hitachi-signs-mou-abb-furthering-zero-emissions-solutions-mining-trucks-excavators/

https://new.abb.com/news/detail/76179/abb-and-amazon-web-services-steer-fleets-to-an-all-electric-future

“Ricardo’s input in helping us to kick off this piece of work was invaluable for me as the lead because they brought industry expertise into this project. The team helped us to understand the challenges surrounding decarbonising our large operational fleet and the heating of our buildings.

“Ricardo was able to offer us the step-by-step approach we required to address both the net zero commitment and to ensure we are being as efficient with our budget as possible.”

https://www.energylivenews.com/2021/03/29/surrey-police-seizes-the-goods-to-reach-net-zero-by-2030/

to be developed as part of new collaboration.
A new partnership aims to support ambitions for Greater Manchester to become the first Net Zero region in the world by 2040, with the planned installation of the city’s first low-carbon hydrogen hub.

For the first time, sustainable hydrogen fuel will be produced at scale in the region, creating opportunities for businesses in the area to make Net Zero plans with hydrogen in mind.
https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/greater-manchesters-first-low-carbon-hydrogen-hub-to-be-developed-as-part-of-new-collaboration/

114 GW of new wind capacity was added globally in 2020, representing an 82% increase year-over-year (YoY), according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. This is the highest global annual installation total on record.

https://www.woodmac.com/press-releases/global-wind-power-installations-hit-record-levels-in-2020/

for share of electricity sourced from wind.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-wind-power-g20-b1823148.html

The shortlisted bidders include Colas/Eiffage Joint Venture, UK Power Networks Services (Contracting), Siemens/Costain Joint Venture and SSE Enterprise Contracting/Linxon/ Arcadis Joint Venture.

https://www.railway-technology.com/news/hs2-hv-power-supply-systems/

The money was only 'resting' in Matt Hancooks account.

https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/the-ministerial-interests-bill-will-help-combat-rife-tory-cronyism-in-westminster

Good move GS......

Hydrogen & M&G Climate Solutions Fund.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/three-ways-to-invest-10-000-in-the-next-three-months-1.1192433

The world has embarked on a transformational shift towards key clean energy, as countries race to meet their 2050 net-zero carbon commitments.
Randeep Somel, manager of the M&G Climate Solutions Fund, says this offers massive opportunities, particularly in hydrogen where investments will total $38 billion a year this decade, according to the International Energy Agency.

https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/three-ways-to-invest-10-000-in-the-next-three-months-1.1192433

Auto giants, hot startups, and local governments alike are planning all-electric van fleets.

https://thehustle.co/03292021-ev-delivery/

Most people these days realize that rapid climatic change poses a grave risk to human society and will lead to innumerable catastrophes. So, when a policy supporting clean technologies gets cut, or at least kneecapped, the logic is confusing and the decision is a bit infuriating.

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/03/28/shocker-cutting-grants-for-plugin-vehicles-in-uk-will-reduce-plugin-vehicle-sales/

Australia’s first publicly available hydrogen refuelling station has opened in Fyshwick in the ACT, marking a major milestone in the roll-out of zero emissions vehicles.

https://www.energymagazine.com.au/australias-first-hydrogen-refuelling-station-opens/

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7185444/act-fuels-the-future-with-nations-biggest-hydrogen-fleet/?cs=14225

“The green hydrogen available at the station will be produced using the ACT’s 100 per cent renewable electricity supply, which is made possible by our innovative renewable electricity reverse auctions. The station and the 20 cars are the result of the commitment by Neoen as part of their successful Hornsdale wind farm bid in 2016.

https://www.energymagazine.com.au/australias-first-hydrogen-refuelling-station-opens/

The country’s biggest gas network company, First Gas, plans to stop piping natural gas to customers between 2035 and 2050 and switch instead to ‘green’ hydrogen produced by renewable electricity.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/124668825/gas-appliances-would-need-to-be-replaced-from-2035-under-first-gas-hydrogen-plan

By 2021, the municipalities’ building and construction activities will be fossil-free. This entails that machinery will be either electric or powered exclusively with fuels made from renewable raw materials such as biodiesel.

By 2025, the municipalities’ building and construction activities must be emission-free. Therefore, only machinery running on hydrogen or electricity will be allowed. This way, not only carbon emissions will be addressed but also air and noise pollution.

By 2030, all construction activities in the cities will be emission-free, both public and private. By this time, ten years of experience brought forward through public procurement will have created enough knowledge to allow for a large-scale deployment of zero–emissions machinery.

https://bellona.org/news/climate-change/2021-03-norwegian-cities-lead-the-way-in-reaching-zero-emissions-in-construction-sites

French take to streets to call for revamped climate law.
https://news.sky.com/video/thousands-press-french-politicians-on-climate-action-12259443

Mercedes-Benz to source CO2-free electricity from solar, wind and hydropower from 2022 onwards.

https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/unique-green-power-concept-mercedes-benz-to-source-co2-free-electricity-from-solar-wind-and-hydropower-from-2022-onwards/

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has developed Pilkington AviSafe™ – a new glass with a special coating designed to help prevent birds from colliding with the windows and facades of buildings.

https://www.buildingtalk.com/glass-visible-to-birds-developed-by-pilkington-to-help-protect-wildlife/