On January 8, the European Union and the German government reached an agreement to jointly fund the construction of the Northvolt battery factory. The German government will contribute EUR 902 million, with the overall investment cost amounting to EUR 4.5…
The concept of Smart Cities revolves around the advancement of urban areas where zero emissions and the integration of modern technologies in various domains play a crucial role. Initiatives and experiments in this realm are already underway globally, including within…
With an expert eye Magdalena Pasik, Water Management Engineer and Environmental Engineer In the age of climate change, coupled with the rise in urbanization and heightened urban traffic, contemporary cities encounter the task of establishing practical transportation systems and adopting…
Last year, the electricity generated by British gas and coal-fired power stations decreased by 20%, marking the lowest fossil fuel usage since 1957. In 2023, approximately one-third of the electricity supply in Britain was attributed to fossil fuel power stations,…
ORLEN has unveiled its Sustainable Development Strategy for the period 2024-2030. This comprehensive strategy encompasses various initiatives, including the Just Transition Program, specifically tailored to support communities in regions undergoing transformation. The document delineates the organization’s approach and objectives regarding…
The ORLEN Group has become a participant in the worldwide recycling initiative known as NEXTLOOPP. This project is dedicated to advancing and bringing to market innovative recycling technologies, with a particular emphasis on the creation of circular polypropylene (rPP) derived…
The European Commission has given its approval for a support initiative aimed at funding extensive energy storage projects in Italy. These projects are intended to have a capacity exceeding 9 gigawatts (GW) and a storage capacity of 71 gigawatt-hours (GWh).…
The COP28 conference has concluded. It involved two weeks of discussions and meetings among representatives from global science, industry, politics, and non-governmental organizations. Nearly 200 countries participated in this gathering. The decision to hold the climate summit in a country…
Eastern Europe currently falls behind other regions in electricity storage development. Silvestros Vlachopoulos and Jon Ferris of LCP Delta predict a forthcoming shift, pointing to Poland emerging as the leader in this transformation. As renewable energy costs drop and the…
Magdalena Pasik, Water Management Engineer and Environmental Engineer The Blue Deal is an extensive strategy aimed at the sustainable handling of water resources, enhancing resistance to climate change, and encouraging creative solutions in the renewable energy field. In this article,…