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UK Carbon Cluster Review 4. The Solent Cluster. Located on the South Coast of Hampshire, its marine gateway, the Solent, supports around 90,000 businesses and a £50bn economy. With around 200,000 large vessel movements each year, the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth are major trade and commercial hubs connecting the UK with the global economy and the region is also close to some of the UK’s busiest airports. The cluster plan includes significant new investment in hydrogen production and Carbon Capture and Storage capability in the region. But there is also emphasis on the production of sustainable fuels for transport and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Via Exxon Mobil’s proprietary pipeline infrastructure, SAF manufactured in the Solent could be delivered locally and to London airlines, aiding the transition to lower-emission fuel use. Additionally, and perhaps uniquely to the Solent Cluster, there are also plans for sustainable marine fuels (SMF), which carry a far lower carbon footprint and are critical for the future of vessels used on inland waterways and for short sea shipping as well as longer distance and deep-sea shipping. For more info, visit their website: https://lnkd.in/dB-z-My4 #netzero #netzerorecruitment

How does Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy relate to railways? Rail transport provides resilience to our society: 👉 Railways’ energy efficiency will help decrease Europe’s energy consumption, 👉 expand Europe’s share of renewable energy sources, 👉 and increase Europe’s independence from non-EU energy sources. 🚆 Trains are capable of carrying large amounts of cargo and passengers in a single journey. The #energy required per tonne-mile or per passenger-mile is relatively low when compared to other modes of transport, steel wheels on steel rails resulting in lower rolling resistance. 🌍 In an uncertain geopolitical context, where international supply chains and the international energy markets are being re-shaped at unprecedented pace, rail technology will have to be included in any array of solutions that are to be implemented and fostered to ensure Europe’s energy #security and to support our Union’s leadership on the global stage. Discover the European Rail Manifesto 'On Track For Europe' 2024-2029 ➡ https://lnkd.in/eQj6e3Ui #OnTrackForEurope #UseYourVote #VoteFutureEU #StrategicAutonomy CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency International Energy Agency (IEA) Giles Dickson Jorgo Chatzimarkakis Walburga Hemetsberger Daniel Fiott Karin Smit-Jacobs, MSc. Dr. Constantinos Hadjisavvas Jan Joel Andersson Luigi Ferrieri Caputi Moritz Mund Ioana Petcu

ICYMI, last week saw two low-carbon milestones in hard-to-abate industries (which Verse is helping transition to clean power). From Sightline Climate (CTVC): "LanzaJet’s first large-scale SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) facility took flight in Soperton, Georgia, and H2 Green Steel raised nearly $5.2bn for its plant under construction in Boden, Sweden, which plans to crank out 5m tons of green steel annually by 2030." Read more about these deals and how they serve as blueprints for financing new infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/gwsGR6xE #greensteel #SAF #energytransition

The race to net zero is a race to deploy, and the biggest challenge? 💰💰 How to pay for it 💰💰 Great insight from Sightline Climate (CTVC) on how capital is being structured for FOAK (first-of-a-kind) breakthroughs. Our favourite quote? "𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗢𝗔𝗞 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 and the road from ideation to completion is winding. But there are commonalities in how the steel goes in the ground. H2 and LanzaJet have demonstrated that with government aid and committed partners 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆. What they’ve achieved so far is a clear blueprint for future ventures in even the hardest-to-abate sectors." https://lnkd.in/gwsGR6xE

Maritime Minister, Lord Davies, has today announced the winners of £33 million of government funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships – accelerating the UK’s race to decarbonise the sector while supporting jobs in coastal communities across the country, helping grow the economy in the long term. The £33 million has been awarded to 33 projects across all 12 regions of the UK to deliver demonstrations, factory trials and feasibility studies. These initiatives position the UK as a leader in emerging clean maritime technologies, fostering sustainable high-skilled jobs across the country and boosting coastal economies. The funding comes from the 4th round of the government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC4), which focuses on developing a range of clean maritime technologies including electric, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, wind power and more. I am delighted to announce that, in collaboration with the Wolfson Unit, as the Maritime Engineering Research Group (within the School of Engineering, University of Southampton), we have also been awarded a new project, titled “Supercharging Wind Propulsion”, led by Spaera. This project is funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom and delivered by Innovate UK. CMDC4 is part of the Department’s UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme, a £206m initiative focused on developing the technology necessary to decarbonise the UK domestic maritime sector. https://lnkd.in/epj9nEMP #UKSHORE #Maritime2050 #FutureofTransport

The Go-Ahead Group has announced a significant £500 million investment aimed at decarbonising its fleet with up to 1,200 new zero-emission buses over the next three years. This initiative not only aims to enhance air quality in urban areas but also supports local economies by securing 2,500 jobs. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh highlighted the investment as a strong sign of industry confidence in the UK's green transport sector. The new electric buses will operate in various regions, including London and the Isle of Wight, and for every new bus produced, ten trees will be planted to further benefit the environment. This move aligns with broader governmental strategies to position the UK as a leader in zero-emission bus manufacturing, contributing to the decarbonisation of public transport and supporting long-term economic growth. For more details on this initiative, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJ7NSjDm #zeroemission #buses #electricvehicles #batteries

Today’s Report from Centre for Cities underscores a key message - to accelerate the transition to #netzero, places matter. At SSE, we are putting places at the heart of the UK’s net zero transition through: ✅ Our #wholesystems approach to decarbonising heat, energy and power systems. ✅ Strategic partnerships with mayors and local leaders to execute clean energy projects. See below 👇 #NetZero #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy

For local and combined authorities looking to accelerate their journey to net zero, making connections and embracing expertise from across the public and private sectors is the first step on the path to a sustainable future, as we and our partners are demonstrating.

Today we’ve launched the third report of UKSIF’s Financing the Future series, this time focusing on driving private capital into #sustainable #transport. In this report, we make a series of recommendations which, if followed by government would drive billions more into decarbonising our highest emitting sector: 🚙 1. Reinstate the 2030 internal combustion engine phase-out date 🔋 2. Reform the public-private approach to gigafactory investment 🚛 3. Deliver a UK freight decarbonisation strategy and investment plan Read the full report and view our industry polling at the link below https://lnkd.in/e7R6SZsj

At present, only a few terminals in Europe offer shore power installations for deep-sea container shipping, and implementing these solutions remains a complex challenge with various hurdles to overcome. A clear regulatory framework is essential, along with significant investments that are difficult to realize without public support. Moreover, only a limited number of container ships are currently equipped with shore power facilities. Despite these challenges, the commitment to a greener future remains strong. Together with the Port of Hamburg, Haropa, and the Port of Rotterdam, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges is dedicated to providing shore power for the largest container ships by 2028. A big thank you to Tim Verhoeven for his insights regarding the Antwerp-Bruges ports' commitment to the European Green Deal goal. Join EOPSA - European Onshore Power Supply Association to learn more about #OPS technology, fostering innovation, and propelling the transition to cleaner, sustainable shipping. Together, we'll lead the charge toward a decarbonized shipping industry. #EOPSA #Onshorepowersupply #Cold_ironing #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Electrification #MaritimeIndustry Picture source: Aarhus Havn - Port of Aarhus