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BENIFITS OF SOLAR ENERGY FOR ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that has been gaining widespread attention as a clean and sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources. Solar energy has several environmental benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the demand for fossil fuels, and conserving wildlife habitats. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of solar energy for the environment and biodiversity conservation, and why it is crucial for our future. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions One of the main benefits of solar energy is its ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The primary source of greenhouse gas emissions is the burning of fossil fuels, which releases large amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, and other pollutants into the atmosphere. By reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and increasing our use of renewable energy sources like solar, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change and preserving the health of the planet. Conserving Wildlife Habitats Another benefit of solar energy is that it can help to conserve wildlife habitats. The extraction and transportation of fossil fuels often leads to the destruction of natural habitats, which can harm and displace wildlife populations. Solar energy systems, on the other hand, can be designed and installed with minimal impact on the environment, preserving natural habitats and protecting wildlife. Reducing the Demand for Fossil Fuels Solar energy also has the potential to reduce the demand for fossil fuels, which will help to reduce the environmental impact of energy production. By decreasing the demand for fossil fuels, we can reduce the need for harmful extraction methods, such as fracking and mountaintop removal, which can harm the environment and local communities. Additionally, reducing the demand for fossil fuels can help to mitigate geopolitical conflicts and ensure energy security. Improving Air Quality Another benefit of solar energy is that it can help to improve air quality. The burning of fossil fuels releases harmful pollutants into the air, which can contribute to respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues. By reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and increasing our use of solar energy, we can help to improve air quality, protecting the health of local communities and the environment. Solar energy is a clean, renewable, and sustainable source of energy that has several benefits for the environment and biodiversity conservation. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving wildlife habitats, reducing the demand for fossil fuels, and improving air quality, solar energy can play a critical role in creating a more sustainable future. By embracing this technology, we can help to ensure a healthy planet for generations to come...

We are very proud to announce that our ‘mother-company’ Farmusol has taken a huge step towards a more sustainable and future-proof industrial estate by signing the Green Deal for their industrial estate De Nieuwe Haven in Arnhem. With this signing, the participating companies oblige themselves to an active commitment to give concrete substance to a more energy-neutral, climate-resilient and greener business park. The ultimate goal of this deal is to make the business park completely future-proof by 2030. An additional goal is to have the industrial estate completely circular by 2050. Themes that are part of this Green Deal are; Energy and Environment, Climate Adaptation / Green working environment, Mobility and infrastructure and Circularity. As It’s Pure is part of Farmusol, we are proud to be part of a company who commits themselves to work towards a sustainable and future-proof company. 🌿 🍃 💚 #greendeal #farmusol #itspure

Introducing the Natura Project The Natura project is a project that has developed a comprehensive strategy for the effective control and utilization of water hyacinth (an invasive aquatic plant that poses significant challenges to water bodies worldwide) in order to mitigate its negative impacts while harnessing its potential benefits. Through this project, we look forward to; - Significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions - Improve water quality and - Create renewable energy

🐝Solar Farms: A Buzz for Pollinators. 🎯Ireland's 8GW solar target by 2030, fuels the rise of solar farm planning and development. 📁But concerns linger about their impact on biodiversity. However, promising research from the National Biodiversity Data Centre (NBDC) with the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) and similar studies from the Staffordshire University (UK) offer good news. 🌱These studies show that well-located, designed, and managed solar farms can significantly benefit biodiversity. 🦔Under proper land management, these minimally disturbed areas function as nature reserves for 30-40 years, providing vital shelter for a variety of species. Increased wildflowers attract pollinators, while the long-term habitat fosters larger animals like hares, hedgehogs, and buzzards. 💨By reducing carbon emissions and increasing biodiversity, solar farms contribute significantly to Ireland and the EU's shared sustainability goals. Top & Middle Picture: 8MW solar farms in Ashford, Wicklow and Killinick, Wexford generate enough clean electricity to power roughly 3,600 homes annually each. Bottom Picture: Dunderrow wind farm (Co. Cork) Have a 5.6MW capacity, reducing its carbon footprint by an estimated 2,350 tonnes per year.

🌞 We're delighted to share a positive post from our member, Infinite Energy Ireland. 🐝 Research from the National Biodiversity Data Centre (NBDC) and Staffordshire University (UK) shows that well-managed solar farms significantly benefit biodiversity. 🌱 Studies like this highlight that solar farms not only help us meet Ireland’s 8GW solar target by 2030 and support the energy transition but also create vital habitats for pollinators and wildlife, as we recently saw at Power Capital Renewable Energy's Beulieu Solar Farm. 🦔 Solar farms reduce carbon emissions, increase biodiversity, and contribute to Ireland and the EU's sustainability goals. Let's harness the power of the sun for a greener and more biodiverse future! 🌞🌿 #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ISEA #Ireland

📢📢We finally know who will be the startups that will join us in this fourth edition of Clean Cities Spain ClimAccelerator. Congratulations to all of them and thank you very much for participating to all those who have applied to our programme 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🍃LightMirror (Dimitri Ionescu & Oleksandra Bulanova) develops reflective panels that bring sunlight into hospitals and care homes, reducing the need for artificial lighting and heating. 🍃Folgrid Technologies (Oriol S. & Justo Albarrán Ligero) revolutionizes agrovoltaics with divergent lenses, maximizing land use and generating clean power. 🍃Danu Robotics Ltd (Xiaoyan(Amy) M.) develop AI guided robotic waste management system to fully automated the whole waste sorting process with speed and accuracy. 🍃AGUA DE SOL (Luc Métivier) transforms air into water using solar heat, thanks to a simple panel, the SunAir Fountain. 🍃STONE161 (Ignacio Zapico Alonso, Eduardo Sánchez & Rocío Sánchez): pioneers sustainable landscape development with nature-based designs, fostering stability amid climate change. 🍃Tierra (Gonzalo Gosálbez Alonso-Majagranzas & Alejandro Bouhaben Sánchez) presents itself as a sustainable, zero-kilometer alternative for vegetable and fungi production, using intelligent and automated vertical farms powered and optimized by its own technology, software and quantum algorithms. 🍃FLUVIQ (Santiago Rodrigo Patiño & Daniel Hurtado) minimize the effects of droughts by optimizing irrigation in parks, fields, and crops. 🍃Suntropy (Pablo Sanchez Morillo-Velarde) is building the operative system for renewable energy companies, to empower them to accelerate energy transition through disruptive digital innovation in their operations. 🍃Dedalo AI (Francesco Musso, Seif Chourbagi & Fabio Giannese) helps digital companies to monitor, reduce and communicate their environmental impact. 🍃Carbonfields (TerraWatt SAS - Eric Suñol & Yann Mercier) develops, builds and exploits plants that transform biomass waste into bioproducts. 🍃Ecolation (Pauline Zetlaoui & Dominik Thiel) produces a high performant and cost-effective insulation materials for buildings while absorbing CO2 emissions from power plants. 🍃KlimaShift (Avrio - Ankit Chouhan) has developed an AI-powered decarbonization platform for small commercial buildings such as restaurants, grocery chains, gas stations, fashion retail and more. Welcome, we hope that the months ahead will be very fruitful for all of us, let's go for it! 💪🏻 #Startups #UPM #growth #sustainability #investment #cleantech #cleancities #smartcities ClimAccelerator Climate-KIC EIT Climate-KIC Spain Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Industrial rooftop #solar can indeed play a role in supporting biodiversity, especially compared to traditional #industrial practices and #energy generation methods. Here's how industrial rooftop solar can help to keep biodiversity: Land Conservation: By installing solar panels on industrial rooftops, the need for large land areas for solar farms is reduced. This helps to preserve natural habitats, ecosystems, and potentially sensitive biodiversity-rich areas that might have been otherwise used for ground-mounted solar installations. Reduced Habitat Fragmentation: Large-scale industrial development can lead to habitat fragmentation, isolating wildlife populations and disrupting their natural movements. By utilizing rooftops for solar installations, there is no additional fragmentation, allowing ecosystems to remain more interconnected. Mitigating Climate Change: Industrial rooftop solar helps to generate clean and renewable energy, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels. By mitigating climate change, solar energy indirectly supports biodiversity by preventing further habitat loss, safeguarding ecosystems, and reducing the impact of extreme weather events on wildlife. Minimal Environmental Impact: The installation of rooftop solar panels typically has lower environmental impacts compared to other industrial activities. There is less disruption to soil, vegetation, and wildlife during the installation and operation of solar panels on rooftops. Enhanced Rooftop Habitats: In some cases, solar panel installations can create new habitats on rooftops. With thoughtful design and consideration of vegetation, these areas can become green spaces that support local biodiversity, providing food sources and shelter for insects, birds, and other animals. Noise and Air Pollution Reduction: Solar energy does not produce noise or air pollution during its operation, reducing disturbances to wildlife in the vicinity of industrial areas. Promotion of Sustainability: By adopting renewable energy sources like solar power, industries set an example for sustainable practices. This can inspire other businesses and individuals to follow suit and adopt environmentally friendly approaches, ultimately benefiting biodiversity on a larger scale. To maximize the positive impact on biodiversity, #industries should consider factors like the location, scale, and design of solar projects, ensuring that they minimize any potential negative effects on local ecosystems and wildlife. Additionally, promoting biodiversity-friendly practices such as planting native vegetation and creating green spaces around solar installations can further enhance the positive outcomes for biodiversity. #rooftopsolar #solar #industrial #energy #power #climate #mitigation #renewableenergy #sustainability #project #polution #impact #environment #ecosystem

Morgan Stanley, Stanford Launch Free Tool to Assess Business Activities’ Impact on Nature - Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing and the Stanford University-based Natural Capital (NatCap) Project announced the development of a new tool aimed at enabling companies and investors to assess the potential impacts of projects and activities on natural ecosystems. The new ecosystem footprinting tool is open-source and free for use. According to Morgan Stanley and Stanford, the launch of the new solution comes as companies and investors are increasingly looking to consider and measure the impacts of their activities on natural assets such air, water, soil, and biodiversity, and how impacts to ecosystem services create risks and opportunities. Additionally, companies are likely to increase reporting on nature-loss and biodiversity, following the recent release by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) final recommendations for nature-related risk management and disclosure. The TNFD is providing a case study by NatCap about the new tool as additional guidance for the assessment of nature-related impacts and dependencies. Lisa Mandle, Director of Science-Software Integration and a Lead Scientist at the Natural Capital Project, said: “There have been criticisms of ESG because where companies’ metrics come from can be a bit of a black box. This tool can help with some of that reporting in a way that is very open and science-based, including for those following the TNFD framework.” The new tool calculates the impact of human-made structures on ecosystem services based on their physical footprint on the landscape. According to Mandle, the solution would allow companies choosing between locations to develop a new facility to compare impacts, such as water quality from loss of ecosystems, people’s ability to access nature, as well as exposure to coastal flooding and erosion. Mandle said: “We looked, for example, at lithium mines, which are key to the renewable energy transition: we can use satellite imagery to look at their footprint – how much space they are taking up – and the geography of where it’s located to assess its consequences. This could help determine where this resource could be obtained for the lowest environmental – and human – impact.” Matthew Slovik, Managing Director and Head of Global Sustainable Finance at Morgan Stanley, said: “Natural capital is a relatively new field as it relates to finance, but we believe it will be increasingly relevant to our clients. Investors are becoming more interested in using data to make informed decisions about natural capital and ecosystem services impacts, and we hope this tool can now support the market in that regard.” Click here to access the new tool. Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing and the Stanford University-based Natural Capital (NatCap) Project announced the development of a new tool aimed at enabl

My view from Mizzou for the next few days. We have been granted the opportunity to work with developers building new communities. Adding renewables to their master plan helps their future clientele hedge rising utility cost and meet environmental goals. Those shopping for both pay a premium for long term benefits. Going green is more than an environmental thing, it's a financial thing. #green×2 #financialsense #sustainablebuilding #environmentallyfriendly

Engine Carbon Clear LTD Announces Strategic Partnership with Acuipermard S.R.L. for Marine Permaculture Array in the Dominican Republic. Engine Carbon Clear LTD, a leading provider of innovative carbon reduction solutions, is thrilled to announce a ground breaking partnership with Acuipermard S.R.L., a Dominican Republic-based company specializing in sustainable marine solutions. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of ocean conservation and carbon capture initiatives in the Caribbean. The center piece of this partnership is the development of a state-of-the-art Marine Permaculture Array in the crystal-clear waters of the Dominican Republic. This groundbreaking project will leverage Engine Carbon Clear’s expertise in carbon reduction and sustainable practices to create a dynamic and self-sustaining marine ecosystem that promises numerous benefits for the region. Key Benefits of the Marine Permaculture Array in the Dominican Republic: Carbon Capture: The Marine Permaculture Array will serve as a natural carbon sink, capturing and storing significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This initiative aligns perfectly with Engine Carbon Clear’s commitment to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions on a global scale. Ocean Health: By restoring and enhancing local marine ecosystems, the project will promote biodiversity, protect endangered species, and combat the devastating effects of coral bleaching and ocean acidification. It will play a pivotal role in rejuvenating the Dominican Republic’s coastal ecosystems. Economic Opportunities: The Marine Permaculture Array will provide new opportunities for sustainable tourism, offering visitors a chance to witness the beauty of a thriving underwater ecosystem while generating income for local communities. Research and Education: This initiative will serve as a living laboratory for marine researchers, conservationists, and educators, fostering scientific understanding and raising awareness about the importance of preserving our oceans. Engine Carbon Clear LTD‘s CEO, Dr. Benjamin Wang, expressed excitement about this partnership, saying, “Our collaboration with Acuipermard S.R.L. reflects our deep commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Together, we aim to create a model for responsible marine development that benefits both the environment and local communities.” Acuipermard S.R.L.’s President, Danny Acosta Liriano, added, “We are delighted to partner with Engine Carbon Clear LTD in this transformative endeavor. The Marine Permaculture Array will be a testament to our shared dedication to preserving the beauty and vitality of the Dominican Republic’s marine ecosystems.” Both companies look forward to advancing this innovative project, which stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in addressing climate change and protecting our oceans for future generations.