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Scotch Whisky Heads To Zero Emissions With Wind & Wood Chips & Ocean Tides

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Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:35:30 +0000

Scotch whiskyYou might think that diesel ferries and belching sheep would surpass Scotch whisky distilleries in greenhouse gas (GHG) total emissions, right? Nope. Producing Scotch whisky is really energy intensive, with a whole lot of carbon spewing and peat burning. If the distilleries’ multinational conglomerate owners are anything like the rest of the miserly corporate world, […]

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More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Rooftop Solar Meets Agrivoltaics

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Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:05:05 +0000

rooftop solar agrivoltaic urban agricultureA futuristic new building in Denver, Colorado, will host a rooftop solar array that supports urban agriculture in the emerging field of rooftop agrivoltaics.

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Solectrac Is Making Sure Dealers Make The Right Pitch

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Credit to Author: Jo Borrás| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:10:00 +0000

Solectrac, a major player in the electrification of the agriculture and utility sector, is expanding its dealer network while prioritizing the provision of an exceptional digital experience for its dealers and customers. To achieve this, Solectrac has partnered with LeadVenture, a leading provider of online products and solutions, as its preferred website provider for its dealers across the United States.It’s been said before: manufacturers can make the best electric vehicles in the world, but if the salespeople can’t explain them (or, worse, don’t want to explain them) no one will buy them. But if you think that phenomenon only impacts electric cars, you’re wrong — and the pro-diesel bias in agriculture is probably stronger […]

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Scientists Design Solar Roofs to Harvest Energy for Greenhouses

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Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:25:09 +0000

Renewable energy sources such as solar panels are in high demand. As countries around the globe seek new energy sources, renewable energy options such as solar panels are in high demand. However, solar panels can take up significant space and are often difficult to scale. Enter the new field of agrivoltaics, which focuses on the […]

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Eclectic Electric Dream Farm & An Amazing Barn Find

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2023 17:40:23 +0000

I frequently reach out to the electric vehicle community to share stories and ideas for upcoming articles. Andrew intrigued me when he shared a photo of his Nissan Leaf towing a trailerload of tomatoes in answer to my request for ideas about EV towing. This led to a visit to his farm this afternoon. He […]

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Atlantic Crossing By Methanol-Powered Ship Is Neither Viable Nor Carbon Neutral

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Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:30:46 +0000

DALL·E generated image of an electric container ship sailing on a beautiful sea under a clear sky, digital artOver the past couple of years, I’ve reached the end of my first set of scenarios for marine decarbonization through 2100. My bets are on batteries for all inland and two-thirds of short-sea shipping, and biofuels for the rest. It took me years to work through the aspects of synthetic and biologically fossil fuel alternatives, […]

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