Neath Port Talbot Council has submitted plans for a new £20 million industrial research facility in the Harbourside area of Port Talbot. The proposed facility, named the South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub (SWITCH), aims to support the decarbonization of the metal and steel industry. The project is said to be part of the […]
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has obtained approval to develop [1] four new sites in Abu Dhabi, covering approximately 75 square kilometers, for solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy projects. These sites will feature three solar PV plants in Al Faya, Al Khazna, and Al Zarraf, and one wind farm in Sila. This […]
China’s economy is worth $18 trillion, making it one of the largest economies globally. It also has the second-largest apparel market in the world, showing the significance of consumer-spending in the fashion market. From 2013 to 2019, China’s GDP grew at a high rate of about 7% per year. In 2025, the GDP is expected to grow […]
Hugo Boss, a German fashion firm, has officially established Eightyards, an independent company dedicated to recycling and reusing surplus materials from the firm’s additional resources. Eightyards will formally start operations in January 2025 and has been designed to be strategically aligned with Hugo Boss’s comprehensive commitment to environmentally and resource-friendly production processes. Eightyards will be […]
Textile researchers from Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University, led by Dr. Lisa Macintyre, have developed a visual fibre fragmentation scale [1]—the world’s first textile grading system of its kind aimed at fighting microplastic pollution in the fashion industry. The new grading system is the result of four years of research. The five-point scale assesses the volume of […]
Researchers at Cornell University have unveiled a groundbreaking technique to create waterproof coatings from discarded textiles. Led by Juan Hinestroza, the Rebecca Q Morgan ’60 Professor of Fiber Science and Apparel Design in the College of Human Ecology, the team developed a low-temperature method for synthesizing superhydrophobic (waterproof) coatings using environmentally friendly solvents like water […]
HUGO BOSS [1], the German luxury brand, has committed to strengthening its efforts towards a sustainable future by investing in Zürich-based venture capital platform Collateral Good. Together, they are launching a €100 million ($108 million) fund aimed at accelerating the sustainable transformation of the textile and fashion industry globally. The luxury fashion house will contribute about […]
FC Barcelona have announced a new multi year agreement with American kit supplier Nike which will help to further alleviate their financial problems. The length and value of the new Barcelona and Nike contract has yet to be disclosed, but according to Spanish media, it is said to be one of the biggest deal in […]
During the Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh from October 29 to 31, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, Abdul Aziz Bin Salman, announced the country’s position as the leading producer of green and clean hydrogen, ready to export it globally. Salman emphasized the nation’s strategy to diversify its economy, enhance value, ensure supply chain flexibility, […]
China has introduced a comprehensive 17-point plan aimed at transitioning to renewable energy while gradually reducing coal usage to enhance energy security and support its climate commitments. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) emphasizes a safe and orderly energy transition across various industries, targeting a renewable energy consumption equivalent to over 1.1 billion tonnes of […]
The Arab Development Establishment (ADE) and Schneider Electric have officially inaugurated their joint venture manufacturing facility, TAQANA Energy Solutions, in Abu Dhabi’s Industrial City. The opening ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, including government officials and industry leaders, and aligns with the UAE’s “Make it in the Emirates” initiative. His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi […]
Masdar, the UAE’s leading clean energy company, has announced that it is postponing its target of achieving 1 million tons per year of green hydrogen capacity beyond 2030. The firm’s press office indicated that the new target will extend over the next decade, although specific reasons for the delay were not provided. Masdar is actively […]
The Nordic power market is set to change its day-ahead pricing method on Tuesday to enhance grid efficiency and facilitate better integration of renewable energy sources. This updated approach involves 12 bidding zones across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, interconnected through transmission lines. Traditionally, the four Nordic transmission system operators (TSOs)—Svenska kraftnat, Statnett, Energinet, […]
On a landmark occasion, EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) and ADNEC Group have signed a strategic partnership agreement to power the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi entirely with renewable and clean energy. This initiative marks the venue as the first and largest event space in the Middle East to operate on 100% clean energy, significantly […]
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