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Despite global oversupply of panels and inverters, we are starting to see impact on commercial PV pricing in Poland resulting from renewed interest from residential consumers as a consequence of the government's announcement of the Mój Prąd 6.0 programme. https://mojprad.gov.pl/ An obvious way to limit this impact, besides acting early, is direct procurement (from the manufacturer avoiding distributor) and we are implementing such strategies already on larger investments. Clearly, as with earlier programmes, funds are limited and therefore impact may be short-lived (funds likely to be consumed by year end). Notwithstanding, expect to see increases in labour/installation costs as the slack is taken up over the coming months.

Google’s Bold Move for a Greener Future 🌍🔋 TL;DR Google is pushing its major hardware suppliers to switch to 100% renewable energy by 2029. This is part of its plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. Highlights • Google introduces the Renewable Energy Addendum for suppliers. • Emissions spiked by 13% in 2023, and 48% since 2019. • Scope 3 emissions make up 75% of total emissions, Scope 2 accounts for 24%. • 2030 goals: net-zero emissions, cut emissions by 50% from 2019 levels. • Suppliers must set public emission targets and report data. • Data centers' electricity needs outpace carbon-free energy initiatives. • Google procured 4 GW of clean energy in 2023. • First carbon credit offtake deals signed in 2023. #Google #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonEmissions #GreenTech #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy Article Source: https://lnkd.in/gatKBZqB

Google invests US$1 billion to build new UK #datacentre Google has announced a US$1 billion investment in a new UK data centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. The 33-acre (13.4-hectare) site will support the #technicalinfrastructure the search company needs as it develops new AI-powered technologies and powers services like #search, #Maps, #YouTube, and #GoogleCloud. Separately, #Google has a goal to run all of its data centres and #campuses on #carbonfree energy by 2030. As part of that, in 2022 it announced a power purchase agreement with ENGIE for offshore wind energy generated by the Moray West wind farm in Scotland. The agreement will add 100 MW of energy to the grid, and put Google’s UK operations on track to operate at or near 90% carbon-free energy in 2025. Google’s latest investment comes after the $1bn purchase of its Central Saint Giles office in 2022, the 1 million sq ft. development in King’s Cross, London. In 2021, it also laid a new subsea cable — Grace Hopper — which connects the United Kingdom with the United States and Spain.

🆕 Google has introduced a remarkable new feature, the "Solar-Layer," to #Google Maps. This innovative tool empowers users to calculate the solar energy potential of their homes or properties. ☀️ As we all shift our focus towards #sustainability and environmental protection, Google's integration of #solar #energy #data into Google Maps is a game-changer. With the introduction of a new Solar API, both businesses and individual users can now assess the solar energy potential of their #rooftops. 🛰️ By combining mapping services with solar energy information, this #innovation offers a straightforward way to pre-evaluate the viability of solar installations. The Solar-Layer utilizes high-resolution #satellite imagery and comprehensive data analysis to determine the #sun's exposure on specific roofs. This provides a realistic assessment of energy generation potential throughout different seasons and times of the day. 🔌 The benefits of this integration are vast. For businesses transitioning to renewable energy, the #GoogleMaps #SolarLayer offers precise insights into the sunlight their locations receive. This is crucial for planning and forecasting the profitability of solar installations on factory roofs, warehouses, or office buildings. These data-driven insights facilitate informed investment decisions and long-term energy cost reduction. 🔋 But it's not just businesses that stand to gain. Individuals contemplating solar panel installations on their own rooftops can also benefit from the Google Maps Solar-Layer. The API supplies reliable information about a site's potential energy generation capacity, aiding decisions on the economic viability of installing solar panels. 🌱 This initiative underscores Google's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The Solar-Layer feature aligns with their goal of promoting renewable energies and assisting users in transitioning to eco-friendly power sources. 💻 Ultimately, the introduction of the Google Maps Solar-Layer API aims to make renewable energies more accessible to a wider audience. By merging mapping services with solar energy data, the barriers for businesses and individuals to adopt sustainable energy sources are lowered. This move could positively impact global energy transformation while fostering a reduction in environmental #impact. 🗺️ The Solar-Layer feature of Google Maps stands as a testament to the possibilities of integrating technology with environmental protection. With growing awareness of the urgency of #ClimateChange, such innovations could play a significant role in creating a sustainable #future. #GreenTech #SustainableInnovation #GoogleMapsSolarLayer #RenewableEnergy

⚡ We’re excited to share that with the Shell Card, Shell Recharge Card and Shell Recharge app, you can now access over 700,000 electric vehicle (EV) charge points across 24 markets in Europe. This includes both Shell Recharge stations and an extensive network of third-party roaming sites, providing you with more on-the-go charging points than ever before.⚡ ️ Key Benefits: 🏪Convenience: Easily charge your EV at your preferred charging location by choosing from our wide network. 💳Easy Payment and Management: Simplify your fleet expenses with one card that handles all your charging needs, streamlining billing and management. 🔋Renewable energy: Many of our Shell Recharge stations are powered by 100% certified renewable energy* and offer rapid 25-150kW and ultra-rapid 150kW+ chargers. Discover our expanded EV charging network by downloading the Shell Recharge app, via the App Store https://lnkd.in/dV8WN7eX or Google Play: https://lnkd.in/dtSaVWWv * 100% renewable energy is not available in all markets

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Microsoft signs the word's largest ever-corporate RE purchase agreement of more than 10 GW with Brookfield. The deal is 8 times larger than the previous single biggest RE agreement & would cost more than $10bn. 3 amazing facts about trends in corporate RE procurement - a. Microsoft wants a 100 % of its electricity consumption to be matched, a 100 % of the time by 0 carbon energy purchases by 2030. b. 46 GW of corporate RE procurement deals were signed just in 2023. c. This is greater than the amount of RE capacity added by the US last year which stands at about 34 GW.

Stassis: We estimate a 10% increase in energy demand in Romania by 2030 He emphasized that the company’s entry into Romania represents a very important positioning for PPC, due to its regional character, which is inevitable, considering the way European markets will evolve. https://lnkd.in/drvKaBup

⚡️ 'Mój Prąd 6.0' is coming! What do we know about the latest edition of the program? 👇 When? 📅 The Ministry of Climate has announced that the launch of calls for the next edition is a matter of weeks What will change? 🤔 The announcement shows that this edition will see an increase in subsidies for energy storage, which is expected to contribute to increased self-consumption of energy among prosumers Why is 'Mój prąd' an important program? 🌞 Because it drives the domestic photovoltaic market by increasing the number of micro-installations in Poland 📈 The interest in the program so far has shown how much demand there is in Poland for clean energy. More information coming soon! Read more in the article: https://lnkd.in/d_C7um8f

🌏 Stepping closer to a carbon-free energy future with Google's 24/7 CFE mission in the Asia-Pacific region The push for hourly matched carbon free energy (CFE) in Europe and the US is stronger than in the Asia-Pacific region, where contracting CFE is difficult given local market dynamics and resource availability constraints. 🔋 In 2022, Google conducted over 20 energy audits at their major Asia Pacific sites, identifying 200+ conservation measures projected to save 5,600 MWh of energy. 📈 Making CFE investments in key Asia Pacific regions is an important focus for Google towards their global goal of 5 GW of new CFE by 2030. Achieving a carbon free future demands strong government policies and tech company partnerships with local organisations. In Asia, Google's pivotal role in establishing advocacy groups like the Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC)demonstrates this commitment Check out the Google Environmental Report ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eaSwqYKt