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SKYXSOLAR STEERS SUSTAINABLE SHIFTS WITH GREEN IP AND CERTIFICATION IN VIETNAM The role of green certificates – which are emblematic of sustainable and responsible production and the use of renewable energy – is becoming increasingly crucial in today’s market. These certificates are shaping the trajectory of global industries, with leading brands like Nike, Adidas, and Uniqlo embracing their net-zero commitments. Many multinational corporations are under mandates to present annual emissions reports to their shareholders, catalysing a shift towards renewable energy sources. As stated in the article, Mr Samresh Kumar, CEO of SkyX Solar, conveyed this evolving paradigm in a discussion with VIR, "The strategic implementation of solar power to secure green certificates is becoming a noteworthy competitive advantage." 🌟 Together, SkyX Solar “#Make #Earth #Green #Again” 🌟 More information at https://skyxsolar.com/ #SkyXSolar #Vinacapital #EDFrenewables #EDFR #EDF #SolarProject #Greencertificate #RECs #I-RECS  #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #CarbonReduction #GreenerFuture #PPASigning #COD #netzero #vietnam #rooftopsolar #solarenergy #climatechange #renewables

The solar power industry, and specifically solar photovoltaics (PV), is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. In the EU alone, the European Commission’s #REPowerEU plan aims to install over 320 GW of solar photovoltaics by 2025 and 600 GW by 2030. With increasing innovations in the industry that boost solar PV efficiencies and cost reductions, a more circular approach is needed to ensure products and materials get reused over time and we don't create enormous amounts of solar PV waste. The Horizon 2020 Project CIRCUSOL (2018-2022) investigated just that: how to avoid solar PV waste and create more circular business solutions, by focusing on strategies such as reuse, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling. We just published the results of the co-creation and circular business model innovation work we did for project CIRCUSOL, together with Lars Strupeit of The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) - Lund University and Wim Van Opstal of VITO. You can read it here (open access): https://lnkd.in/dfRfRd6g We discuss the 5 demonstrators of the CIRCUSOL project and how we worked with them on circular business model innovations in a co-creative way: (1) Waasland Co-housing (Belgium), (2) REScoop.eu (Belgium), (3) Cloverleaf (Belgium), (4) Scaling-PSS (Switzerland), and (5) SunCrafter GmbH (Germany). Based on this, we describe the following typical steps for circular business model innovation: 1. Visioning: What does the circular project and business vision look like? 1. Ideation: What is the basic idea? 2. Design: What does the circular business model look like? 3. Experiment: Does the circular business model work? 4. Scale: How to replicate and scale the circular business model? This approach is supported by a co-creative process and life cycle thinking. See the figure below. In the paper, we highlight specific tools and methods such as life cycle assessment and customer journeys that can support the different steps in the circular business model innovation process. Thank you to the case companies and all partners involved in the CIRCUSOL project for working together on circular solutions for the solar PV sector! PV CYCLE Zabala Innovation Europe Berner Fachhochschule BFH imec SoliTek SunCrafter GmbH EcoPower Equipment LuxChemtech GmbH SNAM Groupe www.circusol.eu

The solar industry is a key driver of innovations in the renewable energy transition. But as the industry is expected to grow exponentially, it may also increase waste accordingly if innovations do not take place in a circular way. The below study by Lars Strupeit, Wim Van Opstal & Nancy Bocken discusses a co-creative circular business model experimentation process revolving around 5 circular solar business model demonstrators in Europe: https://lnkd.in/dSRt_paq You can read more below 👇 The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) - Lund University Maastricht Sustainability Institute VITO #businessexperiments #experimentation #pilots #solarPV #circularsolar #circularrenewables

Incredible insights, and congratulations on the successful completion and publication of the CIRCUSOL project results! The exponential growth forecasted in the solar PV industry, as highlighted by the #REPowerEU plan, underscores the critical need for innovative approaches like those your project has pioneered. I am particularly intrigued by how your project integrates #circulareconomy principles into the solar power sector. It's fascinating to see the application of life cycle thinking and circular business model innovations, especially in addressing the sustainability challenges posed by potential solar PV waste. In our own work in #simulationmodelling, I’ve explored similar avenues focusing on enhancing efficiency and extending the lifecycle of energy resources. The steps of Visioning, Ideation, Design, Experiment, and Scale you outlined could indeed serve as a robust framework for other sectors aiming to implement circular models. Do you see potential overlaps in using simulation modelling to predict the outcomes of implementing these circular strategies on a larger scale? #SolarPower #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #SimulationModelling Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen BFH Berner Fachhochschule BFH

Exciting news! 🌞 Our #PLATIO #Solarpaver and Smart City Hub with @Rollin and @Kuube are making waves after #Intersolar2023. Honoured to be featured in this article by TaiyangNews - All About Solar. Read through to learn more about PLATIO! #solarpavement #innovation #technology #sustainability #green #energy #startup #sustainable #solar #sustainableliving #bethechange #cleanenergy #greenenergy #renewableenergy #solarenergy #smartcity #greencity #netzero

How #petrochemicals conferences are evolving... "Inside our meeting suite, delegates from multi-billion-dollar-making fossil fuel-based corporates passed peers from a renewables enterprise with a US$10 billion turnover like ships in the night." Proof, were it needed, that we must understand where we've been - and the value of that place - when poised for the journey to where we wish to be... #EPCA2023 #decarbonization #renewables https://lnkd.in/gXD5XsNV

If you’re concerned about the recyclability of wind turbine blades, you’re not alone. We are too. Like many in the renewable energy sector, we at MADE4WIND face the challenge of high energy consumption and poor fiber quality when recycling turbine blades. But there’s hope. Recent breakthroughs in Recyclamine-based infusion resins are revolutionizing how we handle this issue, offering a way to recycle efficiently while preserving the original fiber structure. We’re leading this change by harnessing these innovative resins to significantly boost the circularity of wind turbine blades. Our team is developing cutting-edge chemical and mechanical methods to enhance the performance and reusability of recycled materials, making them suitable for high-performance products like car parts, ship structures, and more. 🔗 Discover how we’re reshaping the future of renewable energy. 👉Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates on our groundbreaking progress! https://lnkd.in/dQNqf38h Balram Panjwani Laura Sada Heiko Keller Marit Eggen Keld Lauridsen Simon Mosbjerg Mørch FRANCISCO JOSÉ POLO SÁNCHEZ Søren Randrup Daugaard Henrichsen Brian Lau Verndal Bak Ane Kold di Gennaro Nina Dahl Esben Lindgaard Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU) Fibertex Nonwovens A/S Zabala Innovation Spain Zabala Innovation Europe Igor Idareta

Deadline on the 2nd of may!! Last few days to apply to IndX Sustainability 2024! 🚀 We have gathered the top stakeholders within sustainability at our partners and are looking for the best solutions! For example within: Smart sustainable materials, Packaging, Recycling and Waste. Applying only taks about 15 minutes if you have a product/company presentation ready. Let me know if you have any questions! From applying you unlock a considerable engagement from our partners Saab, Toyota Material Handling Europe, Väderstad AB and Husqvarna Group. We will review together with them at one joint table by the end of the month and you will:  - Reach the influential decision makers (With expertise in your domain)  - Receive feedback in the process  - Possibly be selected (To meet all partners on a IndX day or for separate intro meetings)

At Mainetti we believe that by decarbonizing our operations, and in turn reducing the carbon footprint of our clients, we can make a true difference across the fashion industry. That is why over the last five years we have adopted a phased approach to the installation of solar panels across several of our facilities worldwide. It's part of our Full Circle initiative to reduce our carbon emissions and promote the circular economy. We’re happy to report that over half (58.7%) of the energy used by the group is renewable, reducing our CO2 emissions by approximately 2,500 tons per year. Our goal is to reach 80% by 2025 and 100% by 2030. This year we have brought on two more of our facilities in North Italy and Romania. In fact, four of our facilities in Italy, India, China, and Vietnam are already using 100% renewable energy. Learn more about our solar panels and decarbonization strategy: https://lnkd.in/gicFk-GR #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #EmissionsReduction #Renewables

First Solar’s 2023 Sustainability Report establishes a new industry benchmark for transparency by making public details of onsite third-party social audits conducted across its global manufacturing footprint in what is believed to be an industry first. First Solar is also believed to be the first among the world’s largest solar manufacturers to have conducted third-party social audits across its operational global manufacturing footprint. #ResponsibleSolar https://bit.ly/47xRUFF