Tag: Solar panel
A significant deposit of rare earth metals found in Finnish Lapland
Permanent magnets are needed in e.g. electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels, consumer electronics and the defense industry. “Europe’s goal is to be a carbon-neutral continent by 2050 [rare earth metals] are essential in realizing the green transition. comment Jani KiuruDirector of raw materials at the Finnish Mineral Group. “The transition from fossil fuels to […]
Chinese raw materials are crucial for Denmark’s green transition, but is this another situation with Russian gas dependence in the making?
Too much dependence on one country can be dangerous, the war in Ukraine has shown us, but Denmark is in danger of moving all its eggs into another basket, warns author Henry Sanderson. Sanderson’s new book ‘Volt Rush’ describes the battle for the important raw materials needed to realize the green transition, and most supply […]
For the girls at CIS, building their own boat is common!
Ahead of the SailGP event in Copenhagen’s waters on 19 and 20 August, its organizers ran an INSPIRE learning lab for the capital’s youth, which they first tested at Copenhagen International School on 15 August before rolling it out to other schools during the following week. Six CIS students experienced the workshop under the watchful […]
Congress passes Democrats’ climate, tax, health bill, a Biden triumph
WASHINGTON – A divided Congress on Friday gave final approval to Democrats’ flagship climate, tax and health care bills, giving President Joe Biden a triumph from the dead on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster its prospects of retaining control of Congress in November’s elections. The House used a 220-207 party-line vote to […]
Climate, arms deliveries and love in the horse paddock
The climate summit is over – what measures are needed and how do we make decisions? The UN’s major climate meeting with dignitaries from around the world has ended in Stockholm. The ambition to achieve climate goals has been confirmed, the situation is urgent. But what more exactly do we need to do now? Conversation […]
Large-scale solar park plans are underway in Eastern Finland
The municipality of Eastern Finland called Imatra has announced plans to build a large solar power plant. If the plans progress, it will be set up by 3Flash Solar in Linnankoski, Linnankoski, where the electricity network and distribution network are easily accessible. The founder of the company, Miko Notesaid the location of the farm was […]
Growth in demand for solar panels despite long expectations and higher prices
Homeowners and housing associations are buying more solar panels in Finland than ever before. Their popularity has grown steadily for several years, but this spring’s price increases for electricity have pushed demand to a new level. "From the beginning of the year, many customers waited a while longer and followed the development of electricity prices. […]
Our woman in Washington leads by a good example: how green frontline missions make an impression
In the vicinity of Embassy Row in Washington DC, the Danish government is demonstrating how retrofitting buildings with solar panels can reduce the dependence on burning fossil fuels. The Danish embassy’s solar cell plant has generated 11 percent of its total demand for electricity and reduced its CO2 emissions by 13 tonnes in February, the […]
Finland’s first science satellite, Foresail-1, is ready for space: Aalto University
The satellite’s journey from Otaniemi, Espoo, will begin in a few days. The first stop is Berlin, Germany, where the satellite will be integrated into the launch adapter. German launch service provider EXOLaunch will supply Foresail-1 for its designated rocket. In the summer, the satellite will be launched with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from […]
Nordic by nature – Scandinavia knows how the outdoors works
As fascinating as the Scandinavian nature is, so diverse is the Northern European outdoor scene. Over 70 outdoor brands from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are united under the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) umbrella. At OutDoor by ISPO from June 12 to 14 in Munich, you can discover many Scandinavian brands as exhibitors, when […]
NASA-ESA’s solar orbit captures the largest “solar outburst” ever seen
This latest event took place on February 15 and spanned millions of miles into space. The eruption probably originated on the side of the sun away from the earth. For this reason, the mass eruption of the corona was directed away from Earth. “The visibility detected by Solar Orbiter is the largest event of its […]
The tax authority will increase the reimbursement of household expenses, move to sustainable energy
The tax administration has announced a number of changes to the 2022 tax credit and deduction model. The measures include a significant increase in the tax credit for household expenses for domestic work, medical care and nursing services. The reduction will increase from 40% to 60% of all work-related costs declared on the invoice, and […]
NASA’s Webb telescope fires to see the first galaxies, distant worlds
The Webb Observatory, a joint venture with ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency, is NASA’s revolutionary flagship mission to search for light from the first galaxies in the early universe and explore our own solar system and other orbiting planets. stars called exoplanets, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in […]
Robot density almost doubled worldwide
By region, the average robot density in Asia / Australia is 134 units, in Europe 123 units and in the Americas 111 units. The 5 most automated countries in the world are South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany and Sweden. “Robot density is a barometer that monitors the degree of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry […]
NASA is launching a new mission to explore the most dramatic objects in the universe
The IXPE Observatory, in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency, is NASA’s first mission to measure the polarization of X-rays from the most extreme and mysterious objects in the universe — supernova remnants, supermassive black holes, and dozens of other high-energy ones. objects. “IXPE represents the second exceptional first,” he said Thomas Zurbuchen, Deputy Head […]
Local elections 2021: To catch up with the new green party on the campaign track
In the heart of Valby’s Kulturhus, the community group Sustainable Society flourishes. Between workshops and kitchen gardens, David Hirst, Kirstine Desian and Hannah Russell are preparing their program for their participation in the local elections in November. A stream of people In addition to their slogan, the party feels in line with values similar to […]
Services are being developed along the Espoo Beach Corridor
The city received a total of 14 applications for these two places. In addition to the overall quality of the applications, the selection criteria were the applicants’ previous experience of similar activities, financial resources and the financial viability of the plans. The goal is to enable long-term operations, and the city enters into 25-year leases […]
The Icelandic company will help reduce carbon dioxide
Chinese chemical producer Jiangsu Sailboat Petrochemicals (JSP) has signed a contract with Icelandic technology company Carbon Recycling International (CRI) to build a factory. The plant is designed to produce methanol by recycling carbon dioxide, and the total project cost is estimated at ISK 4.6 billion. At a teleconference between Reykjavik and Beijing, Foreign Minister Guðlaugur […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Presidential competition, vaxx opponents and telecommuting in the woods
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö is about halfway through his second term, which led the media to speculate on who is Finalnd’s next head of state. According to a survey or residents Helsingin sanomat newspaper, Governor of the Bank of Finland Olli Rehn (Cen) is the best choice for Finland’s next president. Other popular choices for […]
5 tips for an eco-friendly summer
Every action people take to save energy, enjoy nature, and maintain a conscience will help the global community fight climate change and secure a brighter future for the next generation. Stay and make it fun Staying home for some summers can be really fun, what you need to make it work: Plan activities at home […]
Svaneke will be Denmark’s first CO2-neutral brewery
Svaneke Bryghus has announced this it has become the first brewery in denmark to become CO2-neutral. Bornholm Brewery, which is also proud to be 100 percent organic since 2018, revealed that its CO2 neutrality has been confirmed by Force Technology. “Today is a big day for the brewery. Svaneke Brewery has been verified as the […]
The training center is geothermal, offering carbon neutrality
The 47,000-square-meter training space at the Kuortanen Olympic Training Center will soon be heated instead of burning peat instead of geothermal energy. The department’s cave halls require a lot of energy to warm up for the long winter, when top athletes gather there to practice their skills. But now the center in Ostrobothnia hopes to […]
Proposal: Expand solar at airports for electric aircraft
The need for electricity increases sharply at airports when electric aircraft start flying regularly in a few years. Part of the solution may be to install solar panels in the airport area, it is suggested in a new report. “At airports, especially at regional airports, there is usually good access to land,” says energy consultant […]
M wants to label goods from Xinjiang
Following Ekot’s report that solar panels on Swedish roofs may have been produced through forced labor in China, the Moderates are now making demands on the government. The Moderates’ foreign policy spokesman Hans Wallmark wonders if the government is investigating whether it is possible to label products from the Xinjiang region so that consumers can […]
The EU wants to break the import dependence of solar power
The EU is mobilizing to increase domestic production of solar technology and become less dependent on China. Johan Lindahl, Secretary General of the European Solar Manufacturing Council explains why. “It has been realized that we are about to build ourselves into a new kind of energy dependence, modules and inverters when it comes to solar […]
MP: Swedish companies must take greater responsibility in China
The green group in the European Parliament we raise the requirements for Swedish companies that buy solar cells from China. “A larger part of the profit can be spent on controlling the entire value chain so that production is not invested where there is forced labor,” says Jakop Dalunde, EU parliamentarian for the Green Party. […]
Swedish solar cells are linked to suspected forced labor
Vattenfall’s best-selling solar cells include panels by the manufacturer Jinko – a Chinese company that has participated in China’s work program in the Xinjiang region. “In principle, all solar panels have connections to Xinjiang in one way or another. This is a problem for the entire industry, and really for the whole of Europe,” says […]
Trains are maintained with electricity generated by one of Finland’s largest solar power plants
The solar power plant is built in a warehouse located on the roof of the Pendolino Hall. The power plant consists of 2264 solar panels and is one of the largest plants in Finland. The amount of electricity produced per year is equal to the electricity consumption of about 40 electrically heated single-family homes, or […]
Social Distance Skills, Environmental Issues and Moomins in Korea: Finland in the World Press
Finland’s plans to expand battery production also received news this week, and some expressed concern about the environmental impact of increased mining. The government’s new “battery strategy” will ensure the creation of a number of new mineral mining sites that environmentalists say could threaten sensitive ecosystems. Elsewhere, however, Finland was praised for its progress in […]
More homeowners in Finland switching to solar power
The total production of solar energy in Finland has increased 10 times in five years, as the use of solar panels in private properties has increased, says one electricity network operator. Privately installed solar panels currently generate 277 megawatts of electricity, compared to only 27 megawatts at the end of 2016. Production growth became clearer […]
Solar cells are a risk for firefighters
More and more people in Blekinge are getting solar cells, but the solar cells can pose a safety risk to the rescue service in the event of a fire. “Above all, it is a risk when we need to make holes in ceilings or openings in walls. If we encounter a direct current cable, we […]
Many green gadgets are a waste of money
A decorative solar lamp or a patio table consisting of solar panels. There are many green gadgets that you can buy for your garden or home. But if you are looking to save money on your electricity bill and contribute to less energy consumption, then gadgets like these are not the right solution.
Masterclass in sustainability: my alma mater is the school of the future
Long before anyone finds out about Copenhagen’s jazz festival, business school, fashion week, zoo or even contemporary, Celtic and post, they learn about Copenhagen International School. Enter the name of the Danish capital in Google and see what comes first! Copenhagen International School is prominent in every way: its educational expertise, its close and welcoming […]
