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World’s First Net Zero Transatlantic Flight to Fly From London in 2023 

The first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year as part of a pioneering research project to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel. It was announced this month that Virgin Atlantic will receive UK government funding for the landmark flight from London Heathrow to New York’s John F Kennedy Airport in 2023. The University of Sheffield is part of the British consortium leading the project, which also includes Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Imperial College London, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and ICF.

The University of Sheffield’s Energy Institute will be working with OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), the aviation industry and operational partners to ensure the scientific integrity of the data used in the project, and to demonstrate the leading role and reputation of UK academia as a global knowledge center for research that advances net zero aviation.

Recapping the UN Climate Change Conference: What You Need to Know for 2023

The 2022 UN Climate Conference (COP27) wrapped up in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt with influential officials from around the world weighing in on key topics and areas of concern as climate change continues to barrel forward at a destructive pace. The annual conference kicked off with U.K. representative and president of COP26 Alok Sharma stating that we are in a “critical decade” regarding climate change. In his speech, he called for collective “concrete action.” Additionally, there were ample conversations regarding fossil-fuel, including a call from 200 countries requesting a reform of global financial architecture in an effort to reform spending with climate goals.

EnfraGen’s Fontus Renewables Enlists Verano For Pipeline of Solar Projects in Chile

Verano Energy, a leading renewable energy developer in Latin America, announces that it has commenced construction of eight solar PV projects in Chile with a total capacity of 76 MWdc (59 MWac). Verano was selected by EnfraGen subsidiary, Fontus Renewables to carry out the EPC and O&M contracts, which is the largest third-party tEPC contract for Verano.

Ciel & Terre completes its latest floating solar project in Montpezat-d’Agenais, SW France

International floating solar expert Ciel & Terre has completed the construction of its latest floating solar project located in Montpezat-d’Agenais in the southwest of France, reaching the equivalent of 14.5 MW in France during 2022.