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The new goals will be submitted to the U.N.'s climate agency as part of an international agreement where nations publish how they intend to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, known as nationally determined contributions. The U.S. hopes to achieve “net zero” by 2050, and China by 2060. Indian policymakers say that together with net zero, the country is also trying to ensure energy independence and energy security. That is probably why it has not yet set a peak year for its coal production.  The Benefits of Renewables and Low Carbon Feasibility Undertaking a renewables and low carbon feasibility will allow the organisation’s current environmental and energy performance to be analysed. These results will then form the basis for improvement recommendations, and especially how renewable energy options can be adopted by the site. By installing a renewable asset onsite, the organisation gains a level of energy security and predictability, and potentially an additional revenue stream i...

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  Some dramatically different approaches to EV batteries could see progress in 2023, though they will likely take longer to make a commercial impact. One advance to keep an eye on this year is in so-called solid-state batteries. Lithium-ion batteries and related chemistries use a liquid electrolyte that shuttles charge around; solid-state batteries replace this liquid with ceramics or other solid materials.  At the same time, concerns about supplies of key battery materials like cobalt and lithium are pushing a search for alternatives to the standard lithium-ion chemistry.  In the midst of the soaring demand for EVs and renewable power and an explosion in battery development, one thing is certain: batteries will play a key role in the transition to renewable energy. Here’s what to expect in 2023. The global battery value chain, like others within industrial manufacturing, faces significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges Environmental:  The ex...