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Sungrow Powers Canadian Solar's 100 MWp Japan PV Project with Its Inverter Solutions
TOKYO, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system solution supplier, announced that the 100 MWp Azuma Kofuji solar project located in Fukushima Prefecture (Japan) and equipped with Sungrow's 1500V string inverter solutions is operating stably as planned. The project is one of the largest solar projects in the country and supports Japan's 2050 carbon neutrality ambitions. 100 MWp Azuma Kofuji Solar Project with Sungrow Inverter Solutions The project is owned, managed and operated by Canadian Solar, and the energy generated is being purchased by the Tohoku Electric Power Company at the rate of JPY36 (U$0.26) per kWh under Japan's feed-in-tariff (FIT) scheme for a period over 18 years. The solar plant is located on a site of approximately 460 acres in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Most of the land was converted from abandoned agricultural land following the application of the newly enacted Japanese legislation to promote renewables. Annual clean power output is expected to be 106,800 MWh, equivalent to eliminating 50,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, and powering approximately 31,000 households. Sungrow supplied the 1500V string inverters and the medium-voltage station to the landmark project. The solution is tailored for Japanese ultra-high-voltage installations, featuring easy installation, smart operation and maintenance, and high efficiency. Equipped with multiple MPPTs, the solution guarantees a high yield in hilly terrains such as Mount Azuma-Kofuji. In addition, the solution can operate stably even when the temperature is as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius, giving the system added durability on sites prone to frozen winters. Michael Zhang, Country Manager of Sungrow Japan, said: "We are proud to support one of the largest of this kind in Japan. The project will not only accelerate the clean energy transition, but also reinvigorate the local economy that was heavily hit by the Tohoku earthquake. As the world's most bankable inverter brand, Sungrow is committed to providing clean power for all and we look forward to prosperous yields of the project." Sungrow has been pioneering in the Japanese market for more than nine years. The Company is well equipped with a professional local team offering responsive sales, technical support, and after-sale services. Notably, the Company prepares to roll out its latest PV and energy storage product portfolio at Japan's World Smart Energy Week (Sungrow Booth 48-6) on March 15-17. About Sungrow Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. ("Sungrow") is the world's most bankable inverter brand with over 269 GW installed worldwide as of June 2022. Founded in 1997 by Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems. With a strong 25-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power over 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about Sungrow by visiting www.sungrowpower.com.
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KellyOCG earns recognition as a John Deere "Partner-level Supplier"
MOLINE, Ill., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KellyOCG, the outsourcing and consulting business of Kelly, has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2022 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. The Troy, Mich.-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during a virtual ceremony held on January 25, 2022. KellyOCG is a supplier of Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions to John Deere's operation in the US and Canada. Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement. About KellyOCG® KellyOCG connects companies with the talented people they need to fuel and grow their business through our unrivalled global talent supply chain and leading workforce solutions including Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). We combine decades of people industry experience with proprietary insights and a continued focus on technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization's unique workforce needs and can start them on their journey to total talent management. Our ability to anticipate what's next for talent solutions drives us to challenge the status quo making us a trusted partner for our global client portfolio, which spans leading industries across North America, APAC and EMEA. Visit kellyocg.com or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more. Contact: Cynthia Carey248-462-3021 (mobile) Cynthia.carey@kellyservices.com
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JobzMall Unveils the World's Largest Video Talent Marketplace
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JobzMall, the world's largest video talent marketplace, announced today the global launch of its platform. The company, which has been operating in the United States, is now available to job seekers and employers worldwide. JobzMall #1 Video Talent Marketplace JobzMall's platform allows job seekers to showcase their skills and experiences through video, enabling employers to get a true sense of who they are and what they can bring to the table. For employers, JobzMall gives access to a global talent pool - from entry-level positions to executive roles - all in one place. In addition, JobzMall offers access to career coaches and resources to help them improve their skills, enhance their resumes and prepare for interviews. "We believe that when talent and opportunity meet, anything is possible," said Nathan Candaner, CEO of JobzMall. "With the global launch of JobzMall, we're making that possibility a reality for job seekers and employers all over the world." The company's mission is to empower job seekers and connect them with the best opportunities and employers. JobzMall's human-centered approach to hiring connects employers with the right candidates, leading to a better match and a more successful outcome. Powered with advanced artificial intelligence, the platform connects the best suitable job seekers for each job opening, saving time and resources on the hiring process. "We are excited to bring our platform to job seekers and employers worldwide," said Candaner. "Join us at JobzMall and let's change the way the world hires." The video talent marketplace is now available on the JobzMall website (www.jobzmall.com) and app, and is accessible to job seekers and employers globally. About JobzMall JobzMall is the world's largest video talent marketplace connecting job seekers and employers. We are rebuilding the way talent meets work, making it easier, faster, and more human. Our mission is to empower every individual and organization to pursue their potential, by providing access to the tools and resources needed for success. For more information, please contact:Aida DunnCommunity & PartnershipsJobzMallaida@jobzmall.com
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High-Protein, Gluten-Free Pasta: Chula's Research to Ensure the Good Health of Gluten-Intolerant People
BANGKOK, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A faculty member of Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Science has researched and developed high-protein, gluten-free pasta noodles for gluten-intolerant health-lovers. For noodle lovers, pasta is one popular item with its chewy yet soft texture and delicious taste. However, not everyone can fully enjoy pasta due to intolerance to gluten for some— a type of protein commonly found in wheat products, including pasta. "Studies show that some consumers are intolerant to gluten and are unable to consume any foods containing the protein. Ingestion could lead to the dysfunction of multiple systems in the body. In the digestive system, for example, it could cause severe damage to the small intestine, reducing the ability to digest and absorb foods. We wanted to develop a gluten-free pasta product to serve the needs of this group of consumers, as well as those who care about their health," explained Associate Professor Dr. Kanitha Tananuwong, a lecturer at the Department of Food Technology, the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, head of the research team, of the background of the research and development of high–protein, gluten–free pasta from mung beans. Mung Beans, the Solution for Gluten-Free Pasta Although gluten-free pasta is now available in the market, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanitha said such products are made from rice flour, which causes the pasta to lose the chewiness that makes it unique. They also have lower protein content than wheat pasta. Nowadays, many attempts have been made to heighten the quality of rice flour pasta by adding ingredients. To increase the protein, animal-based proteins like egg white and whey proteins or plant-based proteins like soybeans have been added. Different types of hydrocolloids have also been used to improve the texture and cooking quality, but such ingredients may need to be imported or are expensive. "Mung beans are an alternative ingredient which has the appropriate qualities. The best part is they can increase protein to pasta and help with the texture and cooking quality, not to mention that they're easy to find here in Thailand," said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanitha. Recipe Testing for Concentrated Mung Bean Protein Pasta The research team came up with the perfect recipes for developing gluten-free pasta using the scientific and statistical methods. With three main ingredients—rice flour, mung bean flour, and concentrated mung bean protein, they developed 4 basic pasta recipes with 17-24% of protein, which is higher than wheat pasta, which contains only 14% of protein. "After mixing the pasta dough, we ran it through a pasta extruder to make spaghetti using the extrusion process under high temperatures, pressure, and mechanical shear. Then, the cut pasta is dehydrated until the moisture is no more than 12%," Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanitha detailed the process. The finished pasta must be inspected for significant characteristics, such as an evaluation of cooking quality and of cooked pasta texture under a texture analyzer. More importantly, consumers' acceptance was tested through a tasting of cooked pasta. Gluten-Free Pasta from Chula Well Received by Consumers Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanitha said for the appearance, taste, and texture when mixed with a sauce and overall preference, the gluten-free pasta with 20% protein, which is the best recipe developed, received similar scores to wheat pasta, but with higher protein content, making this gluten-free pasta both delicious and good for health. Not only does this gluten-free pasta meet the health demands, but it also contributes to improving the quality of life and economy of our farmers. The ingredients used in developing the pasta are domestically grown, which can increase income for Thai farmers and reduce the country's expenses from importing ingredients. From Research to Department Stores, a Collaboration with the Business Sector Thai Wah (Public Company Limited), which has funded the research project, has successfully received the research on high-protein, gluten-free pasta. "A benefit of collaborating with the private sector is our research has a chance to hit the shelves in the market. With a clear research problem, we can directly respond to the needs of the industrial sector. The funding company also contributed to a pasta extruder machine to create the pasta in our project," said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanitha. She also mentioned future collaborations with the private sector to refine the production of concentrated plant-based proteins to be used in making alternative protein drinks for the good health of everyone. For more information: Associate Professor Kanitha Tananuwong, Ph.D. Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University Tel. +66 2218 5515-6 Email: Kanitha.T@chula.ac.th For the full release and more images, please visit: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/97869/ About Chulalongkorn University Chulalongkorn University sets the standard as a university of innovations for society and is listed in the World's Top 100 Universities for Academic Reputation, in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2021. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Miss Thanita Wangvanichapan at (+66) 2218 3280 or email thanita.w@chula.ac.th
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Press Statement: International Day of Education
Delivering On Our Promise of Universal Education Our investment in education – especially for children caught in crisis and conflict – is our investment in a better future. GENEVA, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a press statement provided by Education Cannot Wait: On February 16, world leaders are gathering for the Education Cannot Wait High-Level Financing Conference in Geneva. Hosted by ECW and Switzerland – and co-convened by Colombia, Germany, Niger, Norway and South Sudan – the conference provides world leaders with the opportunity to deliver on our promise of education for all. As we mark the International Day of Education, world leaders must make good on their promise of providing quality education for all by 2030. Education is our investment in peace where there is war, our investment in equality where there is injustice, our investment in prosperity where there is poverty. Make no mistake about it, there is a global education crisis that threatens to unravel decades of development gains, spur new conflicts, and upend economic and social progress across the globe. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted at last year's Transforming Education Summit: "If we are to transform our world by 2030 as envisaged by the Sustainable Development Goals, then the international community must give this (education) crisis the attention it deserves." When Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, was founded in 2016, we estimated that 75 million crisis-impacted children required education support. Today, that number has tripled to 222 million. Of the 222 million children whose right to an education has been ripped from their hands by the multiplying impacts of conflict, climate change and other protracted crises, an estimated 78 million are out of school all together – more than the total populations of France, Italy or the United Kingdom. Even when they are in school, many are not achieving minimum proficiencies in reading or math. Think about this terrifying statistic: 671 million children and adolescents worldwide cannot read. That's more than 8% of the world's total population. That's an entire generation at risk of being lost. As we have seen from the war in Ukraine, the challenges of the Venezuelan migration to Colombia and South America, the unforgivable denial of education for girls in Afghanistan, and a devastating climate change-driven drought in the Horn of Africa that has created a severe hunger crisis for 22 million people, we are living in an interconnected world. The problems of Africa, the Middle East, South America, and beyond are the problems of the world that we share together. Every minute of every day, children are fleeing violence and persecution in places like Myanmar, the Sahel, South America and the Middle East. Every minute of every day, boys are being recruited as child soldiers in Somalia, the Central African Republic and beyond. Every minute of every day, the climate crisis brings us closer to the end of times, and children go hungry because they are denied their right to go to school, where they might just have their only meal of the day. And amid conflict, migration and climate change, governments like Colombia are struggling to secure the most basic living and education conditions for children in hard-to-reach borders. It's an assault on our humanity, a moral affront to the binding promises outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and a giant step backwards in our persistent efforts – against all odds – to find peace in our times. There is hope. By embracing a new way of working and delivering with humanitarian speed and development depth, ECW and its strategic partners have reached 7 million children in just five years, with plans to reach 20 million more of the next four years. Imagine what an education can mean for a child of war? In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 13-year-old Nyota lost her father and brothers in a brutal attack on her village. Her family's home was burnt to the ground. In a country where 3.2 million children are out of school, Nyota's future was bleak. Would she be a child bride, the victim of sexual violence, another tragic statistic in a forgotten crisis? No. She did not give up. With the support of an innovative programme funded by ECW, Nyota is back in school. "When I have completed my studies, I dream of becoming the President of my country to end the war here. That will allow children to study in peace and not endure the same horrible things that I have." Nyota is not alone: we have received inspiring letters from girls and boys in over 20 crisis-affected countries across the world that underscore the amazing value of education in transforming lives and creating a better future for generations to come. On February 16, world leaders are gathering for the Education Cannot Wait High-Level Financing Conference in Geneva. Hosted by ECW and Switzerland – and co-convened by Colombia, Germany, Niger, Norway and South Sudan – the conference provides world leaders, businesses, foundations and high-net-worth individuals with the opportunity to deliver on our promise of education for all. The aim is to raise US$1.5 billion for the next four years. As the co-conveners of this seminal event, we are calling on the people of the world to invest in the promise of an education. It's the best investment we could make in delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. Nyota and millions like her are not giving up on their dream, and we shouldn't give up on them. We have promises to keep. Co-signed Statement By: Federal Councillor of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis; Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany, Svenja Schulze; Minister of Education, Niger, Ibrahim Natatou; Minister of International Development, Norway, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim; Minister of General Education and Instruction, South Sudan, Awut Deng Acuil; Minister of Education, Colombia, Alejandro Gaviria; Former UK Prime Minister, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and Chair of ECW's High-Level Steering Group The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown.
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Sing with Cross-Strait Youth to Embrace New Year Fortune
NANJING, China, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walking around streets, shopping malls, fruit stores and grocery stores, people in China saw "Fu" characters, different kinds of rabbit-shaped installations and fragrant sausages all around, all of these marking the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit has arrived. On January 21, Modern Express, a well-known Chinese media, released a special video to celebrate the 2023 Chinese New Year. Sing with Cross-Strait Youth to Embrace New Year Fortune In Nanjing Laomendong Historic District, stone carving archway is lit up with colorful lights. Rabbit lanterns along the street look particularly lovely. Gu Chuanjing, a young man from Nanjing, bought some colorful paper, planning to make a rabbit lantern himself. "Watching lanterns, buying lanterns and enjoying lantern display are the most profound taste of New Year in Nanjing people's memories." Since the age of five or six, Gu Chuanjing has been learning to make lanterns from his father, Gu Yeliang. As far as he can remember, when his father started to get busy for the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival, the Chinese New Year was around the corner. In Hong Kong, a wide variety of Chinese New Year goods are available on Pottinger Street and Ladder Street. Red spring couplets look extra festive, bathed in golden sunlight. "Writing and sticking spring couplets brought a strong festive mood of New Year." Zac Lee, a young man in Hong Kong, bought a pair of couplet paper and a piece of "Fu". In the sound of the song "Gong Xi Fa Cai", he wrote with an ink-dipped brush: "Spring is warm and the scenery is beautiful, the country is peaceful and the people are safe". Every stroke is full of the most sincere New Year wishes. Spring couplets are put up to protect the small home inside the door. In the Three Lamps District of Macao, the flower market is bustling. Various kinds of New Year flowers are in full bloom. Garmen, a young woman from Macao, strolled through the market and picked her favorite flowers. A bunch of red plums, a small pink flower, decorated with some small lanterns, the New Year flowers finished. Garmen said, "Flowers bloom for prosperity, and bamboo symbolizes peace. People in Macao like to visit New Year's Eve flower markets, and wishing to get a good luck next year." At Dihua New Year Market in Taiwan, crowds of people are happily shopping for Chinese New Year goods. Hannah, a young woman from Taiwan, bought a red Kongming lantern. In her hometown, people always fly Kongmin lanterns during the Spring Festival. The higher the sky lantern flies, the better the fate of the coming year. In the sound of firecrackers, Kongming lanterns with a load of wishes are curling up into the sky one by one. "I wrote the wish 'smile all the time', and 'congratulations on getting rich', which people in Taiwan must say during the Chinese New Year." When a familiar new year celebration song rings in your ears, the memories of Chinese New Year are aroused. Looking up at the same night sky, this is a moment of celebration for all Chinese people. Please accept the common blessing from cross-Strait youth: "Happy New Year and wishing all of you prosperity and good fortune!"
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Delivering On Our Promise of Universal Education - Education Cannot Wait
Our investment in education - especially for children caught in crisis and conflict - is our investment in a better future. GENEVA, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a press statement provided by Education Cannot Wait: On February 16, world leaders are gathering for the Education Cannot Wait High-Level Financing Conference in Geneva. Hosted by ECW and Switzerland – and co-convened by Colombia, Germany, Niger, Norway and South Sudan – the conference provides world leaders with the opportunity to deliver on our promise of education for all. As we mark International Day of Education, world leaders must make good on their promise of providing quality education for all by 2030. Education is our investment in peace where there is war, our investment in equality where there is injustice, our investment in prosperity where there is poverty. Make no mistake about it, there is a global education crisis that threatens to unravel decades of development gains, spur new conflicts, and upend economic and social progress across the globe. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted at last year's Transforming Education Summit: "If we are to transform our world by 2030 as envisaged by the Sustainable Development Goals, then the international community must give this (education) crisis the attention it deserves." When Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, was founded in 2016, we estimated that 75 million crisis-impacted children required education support. Today, that number has tripled to 222 million. Of the 222 million children whose right to an education has been ripped from their hands by the multiplying impacts of conflict, climate change and other protracted crises, an estimated 78 million are out of school all together – more than the total populations of France, Italy or the United Kingdom. As we have seen from the war in Ukraine, the challenges of the Venezuelan migration to Colombia and South America, the unforgivable denial of education for girls in Afghanistan, and a devastating climate change-driven drought in the Horn of Africa that has created a severe hunger crisis for 22 million people, we are living in an interconnected world. The problems of Africa, the Middle East, South America, and beyond are the problems of the world that we share together. And amid conflict, migration and climate change, governments like Colombia are struggling to secure the most basic living and education conditions for children in hard-to-reach borders. There is hope. By embracing a new way of working and delivering with humanitarian speed and development depth, ECW and its strategic partners have reached 7 million children in just five years, with plans to reach 20 million more over the next four years. On February 16, world leaders are gathering for the Education Cannot Wait High-Level Financing Conference in Geneva. Hosted by ECW and Switzerland – and co-convened by Colombia, Germany, Niger, Norway and South Sudan – the conference provides world leaders, businesses, foundations and high-net-worth individuals with the opportunity to deliver on our promise of education for all. The aim is to raise US$1.5 billion for the next four years. As the co-conveners of this seminal event, we are calling on the people of the world to invest in the promise of an education. It's the best investment we could make in delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. We have promises to keep. Co-signed Statement By: Federal Councillor of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis; Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany, Svenja Schulze; Minister of Education, Niger, Ibrahim Natatou; Minister of International Development, Norway, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim; Minister of General Education and Instruction, South Sudan, Awut Deng Acuil; Minister of Education, Colombia, Alejandro Gaviria; Former UK Prime Minister, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and Chair of ECW's High-Level Steering Group The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown.
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KISS Organises Mega Guardians' Meet
BHUBANESWAR, India, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) at Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India, is the largest Deemed-to-be-University for indigenous students in the world, providing education from kindergarten to postgraduate level for free. The vast campus is home to 30,000 students. The institute was set up to empower the indigenous communities through education-led socio-economic development. The venue of the KISS Mega Guardians’Meet attended by 60,000 parents and 30,000 students The Founder of KIIT-KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta addressing the Mega Parents Meet On January 22, KISS organised a mega Guardians' meet, with the Founder of KIIT-KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the parents for their support and affection that has made it renowned in India and outside. The event was attended by 60,000 parents along with 30,000 students and the proud alumni. "We started KISS with only 125 tribal students from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha way back in 1992-93. Today 30,000 students have passed out from the institute and another 30,000 students are pursuing their education. Each of the students passing out from here is inspiring their friends back in the village to seek education," Dr Samanta said in his address. On the occasion, he felicitated two proud alumni for their achievements. They are Sadhak Karjee who has cleared the Odisha Judicial Service Examination and sportsperson Ajay Oram who is leaving for Japan this month as Rugby coach. The Guardians' meet gave a perfect occasion for the parents to meet their children, staff of the institute and be apprised about the latest developments in the campus. KISS had made elaborate arrangements for the parents to attend the meeting. Hailing the Founder's commitment to the cause of tribal education from an early age, the parents said that Dr Samanta showed the courage to establish KISS overcoming all odds and mainstream the tribal communities. Niranjan Bishi, who is a Member of Parliament in the Upper House, said Dr Samanta is an inspiration for all who could realise at an early age the need to empower the tribal community through education-led socio-economic development. CEO of KISS Prashant Kumar Routray said the Founder has fulfilled the dreams of the indigenous communities for provding quality education to their children.
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CN Energy Establishes its U.S. Headquarters to Expand Its Biochar and Wood-based Activated Carbon Businesses in Global Markets
LISHUI, China, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CN Energy Group. Inc. (NASDAQ: CNEY) ("CNEY" or the "Company") today announced that it had established its United States headquarters in Washington D.C. to accelerate its biochar and wood-based activated carbon businesses in North and South America. As a concrete step toward implementing its globalization strategy, CNEY will collaborate with partners in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico to establish a marketing network to facilitate specific client needs. It will also seek opportunities to localize production processes to minimize long-distance transportation costs and avoid potential impediments in cross-border supply chains. Furthermore, CNEY expects to build partnerships with leading research institutions to reinforce its research and development efforts. Both biochar and wood-based activated carbon have a wide range of applications in industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, and water purification. They can also be blended with organic fertilizers to improve plant yields and soil productivities. The products of CNEY are manufactured mostly by pure physical pyrolysis processes, building on CNEY's proprietary technology to minimize chemical inputs. The 6th-generation gasification reactors of CNEY have demonstrated high efficiency and robust reliability and are expected to be deployed on a larger scale in its production processes in 2023. Dr. Kangbin Zheng, CNEY's CEO, commented: "Together with our partners, we have commitments, advanced technologies and first-hand experiences in converting forest wastes and agricultural residues into high-quality activated carbon and biochar. These collaborations are anticipated to both generate decent financial returns, as well as deliver tangible environmental benefits, in terms of resource conservation, carbon recycling and waste minimization. We believe this is a timely decision of our company to establish headquarters in the United States, which will likely accelerate our penetration into the global market and bring back more direct opportunities for us to better serve our clients." About CN Energy Group. Inc. CN Energy Group. Inc. is currently listed on NASDAQ under the symbol of CNEY. With patented proprietary bioengineering and physiochemical technologies, CNEY has pioneered and specialized in producing high-quality recyclable activated carbon and renewable energy from abandoned forest and agricultural residues, converting hazardous wastes into invaluable wealth and delivering significant financial, economic, environmental and ecological benefits. CNEY's products and services have been widely used by food and beverage producers, industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as environmental protection enterprises. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.cneny.com. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements, other than statements of historical facts, made in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or new variants thereof, or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company's operations and the demand for the Company's products, and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial conditions, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to refer to its filings with SEC, including without limitation, Company's registration statements and other filings with the SEC that set forth certain risks and uncertainties that may have an impact on future results and directions of the Company. Investor RelationsTel:+86-571-87555823Email: ir@cneny.com
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Delivering On Our Promise of Universal Education - Education Cannot Wait
Our investment in education – especially for children caught in crisis and conflict – is our investment in a better future. GENEVA, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a press statement provided by Education Cannot Wait: On February 16, world leaders are gathering for the Education Cannot Wait High-Level Financing Conference in Geneva. Hosted by ECW and Switzerland – and co-convened by Colombia, Germany, Niger, Norway and South Sudan – the conference provides world leaders with the opportunity to deliver on our promise of education for all. As we mark the International Day of Education, world leaders must make good on their promise of providing quality education for all by 2030. Education is our investment in peace where there is war, our investment in equality where there is injustice, our investment in prosperity where there is poverty. Make no mistake about it, there is a global education crisis that threatens to unravel decades of development gains, spur new conflicts, and upend economic and social progress across the globe. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted at last year's Transforming Education Summit: "If we are to transform our world by 2030 as envisaged by the Sustainable Development Goals, then the international community must give this (education) crisis the attention it deserves." When Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, was founded in 2016, we estimated that 75 million crisis-impacted children required education support. Today, that number has tripled to 222 million. Of the 222 million children whose right to an education has been ripped from their hands by the multiplying impacts of conflict, climate change and other protracted crises, an estimated 78 million are out of school all together – more than the total populations of France, Italy or the United Kingdom. Even when they are in school, many are not achieving minimum proficiencies in reading or math. Think about this terrifying statistic: 671 million children and adolescents worldwide cannot read. That's more than 8% of the world's total population. That's an entire generation at risk of being lost. As we have seen from the war in Ukraine, the challenges of the Venezuelan migration to Colombia and South America, the unforgivable denial of education for girls in Afghanistan, and a devastating climate change-driven drought in the Horn of Africa that has created a severe hunger crisis for 22 million people, we are living in an interconnected world. The problems of Africa, the Middle East, South America, and beyond are the problems of the world that we share together. Every minute of every day, children are fleeing violence and persecution in places like Myanmar, the Sahel, South America and the Middle East. Every minute of every day, boys are being recruited as child soldiers in Somalia, the Central African Republic and beyond. Every minute of every day, the climate crisis brings us closer to the end of times, and children go hungry because they are denied their right to go to school, where they might just have their only meal of the day. And amid conflict, migration and climate change, governments like Colombia are struggling to secure the most basic living and education conditions for children in hard-to-reach borders. It's an assault on our humanity, a moral affront to the binding promises outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and a giant step backwards in our persistent efforts – against all odds – to find peace in our times. There is hope. By embracing a new way of working and delivering with humanitarian speed and development depth, ECW and its strategic partners have reached 7 million children in just five years, with plans to reach 20 million more of the next four years. Imagine what an education can mean for a child of war? In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 13-year-old Nyota lost her father and brothers in a brutal attack on her village. Her family's home was burnt to the ground. In a country where 3.2 million children are out of school, Nyota's future was bleak. Would she be a child bride, the victim of sexual violence, another tragic statistic in a forgotten crisis? No. She did not give up. With the support of an innovative programme funded by ECW, Nyota is back in school. "When I have completed my studies, I dream of becoming the President of my country to end the war here. That will allow children to study in peace and not endure the same horrible things that I have." Nyota is not alone: we have received inspiring letters from girls and boys in over 20 crisis-affected countries across the world that underscore the amazing value of education in transforming lives and creating a better future for generations to come. On February 16, world leaders are gathering for the Education Cannot Wait High-Level Financing Conference in Geneva. Hosted by ECW and Switzerland – and co-convened by Colombia, Germany, Niger, Norway and South Sudan – the conference provides world leaders, businesses, foundations and high-net-worth individuals with the opportunity to deliver on our promise of education for all. The aim is to raise US$1.5 billion for the next four years. As the co-conveners of this seminal event, we are calling on the people of the world to invest in the promise of an education. It's the best investment we could make in delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. Nyota and millions like her are not giving up on their dream, and we shouldn't give up on them. We have promises to keep. Co-signed Statement By: Federal Councillor of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis; Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany, Svenja Schulze; Minister of Education, Niger, Ibrahim Natatou; Minister of International Development, Norway, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim; Minister of General Education and Instruction, South Sudan, Awut Deng Acuil; Minister of Education, Colombia, Alejandro Gaviria; Former UK Prime Minister, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and Chair of ECW's High-Level Steering Group The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown.
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HSBC and Asian University for Women Launch School of Apparel in Bangladesh
** One-year Masters programme aims to empower women to lead the future of fashion** SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in partnership with The Asian University for Women (AUW) announces the launch of the HSBC-AUW School of Apparel and Retail Management, a one-year Master of Science in Apparel and Retail Management programme. Launch of HSBC-AUW School of Apparel in Chittagong, Bangladesh with: In front row, from left: Amanda Murphy, Head of Commercial Banking, South & Southeast Asia, HSBC; Md Mahbub ur Rahman, CEO, HSBC Bangladesh; Tipu Munshi, MP, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Commerce, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh; Dr Rubana Huq, Vice Chancellor, AUW; Kamal Ahmad, Founder, AUW Funded by philanthropic support, the programme will be guided by a global Academic Committee chaired by Dr. Dipak Jain, former dean of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The Masters Programme aims to provide skills and knowledge to young female professionals on supply chain management, brand management, fashion, merchandising and managing occupational health and safety issues. It is intended to help the Bangladesh's growing apparel industry to attract more female talent in management roles. Dr. Rubana Huq, Vice Chancellor of the Asian University for Women, said, "Today, the apparel industry in Bangladesh needs a homegrown talent pool, which will serve the needs of the sector. Therefore, in order to prepare cohorts ready to take on the challenge of employability in Bangladesh, the AUW is happy to launch the School of Apparel and with HSBC Bangladesh." Amanda Murphy, Head of Commercial Banking, South & Southeast Asia, HSBC said, "The global apparel industry is evolving rapidly alongside emerging technologies, changing consumption patterns and an increasing focus on sustainability. We are proud to partner with the Asian University for Women to launch the HSBC-AUW School of Apparel and the Masters programme, equipping future talent with the expertise to drive continued innovation in Bangladesh's largest export industry. Importantly, this programme supports the professional and leadership development of women, providing better access to opportunities through inclusion and fostering the long-term growth for Bangladesh and its communities." The programme aims to create a pool of trained women management graduates to lead businesses in the apparel sector. Ensuring international standard education, this program will also build local management talent and enable enduring skill formation, while supporting female empowerment. Academic excellence, industry relevance and social significance would be the defining features of the programme, which will provide students hands-on experience of collaborating with the global counterparts, acting as a bridge between the academia and the industry. 50 students will be enrolled in the inaugural year, with 13 courses offered in the programme. Additionally, HSBC will set up 50 design (Mac) labs, provide support for curriculum and faculty, IT and class infrastructure and education materials. Notes to Editor: Bangladesh's apparel industry Bangladesh is one of the key contributors to the global apparel supply chains. Apparel plays an important part as the country's single largest industry, accounting for more than 80% of Bangladesh's total export revenue. It employs over four million people, of which 2 in 3 (more than 65%) are women. Developing a highly skilled talent pool that can drive innovation and growth in the industry is essential for Bangladesh to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving apparel sector. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC Group. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 63 countries and territories in its geographical regions: Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$2,992bn at 30 September 2022, HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. The Asian University for Women The Asian University for Women (referred to as 'AUW') is an independent, international university based in Bangladesh. AUW is dedicated to excellence in women's education and leadership development through both a technical and humanistic liberal arts and sciences curriculum. AUW seeks to graduate women who are skilled and innovative professionals, service-oriented leaders in the businesses and communities in which they serve, and promoters of intercultural understanding and sustainable human and economic development in Asia and throughout the world.
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Spark Math by VISPARK Looks Forward to 2023 After Outstanding Online Mathematics Learning Results in 2022
SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VISPARK, an online education service featuring small-group and interactive classes for 5-12-year-old children, is embracing 2023 and celebrating its impressive accomplishments in 2022 together with teachers, students, and parents. Striving to bring the best learning experience in foundational math learning for students everywhere, there was much to celebrate in 2022 including the launch of Spark Math in June, the VISPARK and Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) strategic partnership in July, and recognition from the prestigious Edtech Asia Summit for Best Interactive Learning Experience award, which has attracted students from all over the world. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1987330/Why_Spark_Math.mp4', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/3992402_AE92402_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '600', height: '338'}); "Spark Math extends its gratitude to all students and teachers for their outstanding results in 2022 and looks forward to continuing to support their educational journey in 2023," said Peter Neo, Director of Teaching Operations and Services at VISPARK. "Our small class sizes and proprietary software, which incorporates interactive animations into course material, aid in visualizing complex mathematical concepts and fostering logical thinking by allowing students to see connections between different concepts and ideas. We have seen many parents feeling the online learning experience may not be effective for their child. What VISPARK brought to students in 2022 is a proprietary program designed or the online environment in small class sizes using meaningful conceptual animation integrated into courseware content that has been proven to engage students with effective and interactive features, making the online learning experience better than offline." Spark Math by VISPARK Quick Facts The core program serves 5-12-year-old students with content covering Kindergarten to Primary/Elementary school grades. In 2022, students enrolled from 26 countries were taught by experienced, certified, and award-winning teachers from Singapore and the United States (Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, Buff Academic Honor Society Award, etc.) The program has achieved high levels of satisfaction from parents with a monthly retention rate of over 95%. 100% of our students in Singapore were successfully promoted to the next level Full student participation rates in classes with highly favorable reviews on various learning methods (see more details in infographic attached) Competition Program students achieved outstanding results including the 2022 Caribou Math Contest, with 100% of students receiving the top-level award, twice the global average win rate. In the 2022 Gifted Education Program (GEP), the test for 1% of gifted children in Singapore, VISPARK's pass rate was 87.5%, 8.75 times higher than Singapore's average. For detailed results, please visit https://www.visparklearning.com/en-sg/spark-math/competition-program Cheryl Wong, K2 Teacher, and Math Curriculum Specialist with VISPARK, said: "VISPARK emphasizes the deep learning, the understanding and the fundamentals of math. We take kids' curiosity and embed math and logical puzzles and games to stimulate their learning. " Looking Ahead to 2023 Heading into 2023, VISPARK will continue to implement cutting-edge technologies to create science-based, student-centric interactive learning tools. The Spark Math Program will carry on enhancing interest-based courses and in June, Level 6 will be launched in the U.S. A new and innovative personalized online practice offering will also launch in April to address the demand for even more individualized learning needs and further improve learning outcomes. In March, the Competition Program, along with MCE and other math organizations, will jointly launch high-end mathematics camps in Singapore. The goal is to provide a high-quality communication platform for children to enter ROSS Mathematics Program, Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC), Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS), AwesomeMath, among others. In June, Spark Math Competition Program will hold the second annual Spark Cup Global Sudoku Challenge. We will also be introducing more STEAM, culture, and global citizenship themes in the senior grades of the program to help expand perspectives of our students in the 21st century. About VISPARK VISPARK is a global online learning service from Spark Education. Designed for children aged 5-12, VISPARK's top programs include Spark Math and Spark Chinese, featuring research-based curriculum delivered with high-quality course content, interactive courseware, and taught in real-time by certified, experienced teachers. VISPARK is committed to providing a lively, fun, and efficient learning experience for kids through online live small group classes and one-on-one instruction to achieve learning results, inspire a love for learning, and build self-confidence for learners. For more information, visit www.visparklearning.com. What Spark Math Brings to Students
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Global Times: White paper showcases China's firm resolve in green devt in new era
BEIJING, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China on Thursday released a white paper on its green development in the new era, elaborating on how the country has stayed firmly committed to green development, proactively participated in global climate governance and spearheaded international cooperation. The white paper is issued at a time when the global prospect for climate cooperation remains murky amid a lingering energy crisis, with developed countries including the US and major European nations - among the largest greenhouse gas emitters in history. Despite the downside, China is not only embarking on lockstep toward its two carbon targets respectively in 2030 and 2060, but also actively helping the developing countries tackle climate issues via South-South cooperation, the white paper showed. The slew of concrete moves is an embodiment of China's commitments to the world as a responsible major power. More importantly, it sends both a resounding and encouraging message to the world, in the midst of chaotic global schemes and widened divisions, which observers said is set to inject new impetus to the global climate fight. The white paper, titled "China's Green Development in the New Era," contains seven chapters, including China's commitment to green development path, green territorial configuration, industrial structure's further optimization, mechanism for green development and international cooperation outreach. According to the white paper, China, as the world's largest developing nation, has made remarkable progress in green development and great contribution in the global arena. As of the end of 2021, nearly 10,000 protected areas of various types and levels had been established, covering more than 17 percent of China's land area, bringing under effective protection 90 percent of its natural terrestrial ecosystem types and 74 percent of key state-protected wildlife species, the white paper said. From 2012 to 2021, 64 million hectares of trees were planted. Since 2000, China has led the world in greening the planet, contributing around one fourth of the newly added green areas in the world, it said. China is also making the fastest progress in air quality improvement. The average PM2.5 density of China's cities at prefecture level and above dropped from 46 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015 to 30 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021. A total of 87.5 percent of the days in 2021 have been good air quality days, according to the document. The proportion of clean energy sources in China's total energy consumption increased from 14.5 percent in 2012 to 25.5 percent by the end of 2021, while the proportion of coal decreased from 68.5 percent to 56 percent over the same period, the document said. By the end of 2021, the installed capacity of renewable energy was more than 1 billion kilowatts, accounting for 44.8 percent of China's overall installed capacity. The installed capacity of hydropower, wind power, and photovoltaic power each exceeded 300 million kilowatts, the highest in the world. China "fully demonstrates its strong sense of responsibility as a major power… and helps build a fair, rational and mutually beneficial global climate governance system," Zhao Chenxin, vice director of the National Development and Reform Commission, China's top economic planner, said at a press briefing on Thursday. China has made the solemn pledges to achieve carbon emissions peak by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2060. That target, if achieved on schedule, will mark the world's steepest reduction in carbon emission intensity and the shortest time in achieving the goal of going from carbon peak to carbon neutrality in global history, according to Zhao. China's firm resolve "The white paper underscores China's unswerving determination to honor its commitment. Given the three-fold global pressures of energy crunch, food crisis and economic meltdown, it is an affirmation that China will not retreat from its global responsibility in coping with climate challenges, instead it is ramping up the role," Lin Boqiang, director of the China Center for Energy Economics Research at Xiamen University, told the Global Times on Thursday. It is also released at a time when China is gradually walking out of the clouds of epidemic, and needs a momentum to realize high-quality growth, and green development is one of the potential drivers, Pan Jiahua, director of the institute of eco-civilization studies of the Beijing University of Technology, told the Global Times on Thursday. Observers said the stepped-up inputs by China will play a global exemplary role for both developing and developed worlds. Developing countries could avoid detours and have a readily available shortcut. "Developed countries with capitals, sources and aspiration could be encouraged to return back to the right track of development," Li Haidong, a professor at the Institute of International Relations at the China Foreign Affairs University, told the Global Times on Thursday. China has shown consistency in its policy as it pursues a green path of development, which is borne out in the white paper. And such growth priority is further established by the tone-setting 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China report in October, which expounded China's overarching goal of modernization and identified the Chinese way of modernization as a new path of "harmonious co-existence between man and nature." The white paper doesn't disclose the amount of carbon emission reduction last year. But analysts expected that the amount being cut in 2022 was in parallel with the specific goals set before for each energy-intensive industry, such as steel, nonferrous metals and cement. In breakdown, many of China's detailed environmental indexes also championed the world. China has also supported an annual economic growth averaged at 6.6 percent with an annual energy consumption at 3 percent, according to the white paper. Compared with 2012, China's energy consumption per unit of GDP had dropped by 26.4 percent in 2021, making it one of the fastest countries in cutting energy intensity, according to the white paper. In global cooperation, China has also made historical contribution to the conclusion and implementation of the Paris agreement, actively participated in South-South cooperation on climate change, and advanced international cooperation on saving resources and protecting the eco-environment. And it is also working with other countries on promoting green development under the Belt and Road Initiative, Zhao said. Pan said China has played a very active role in promoting and leading the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. Whether at the UN climate talks or COP15 at which world leaders adopted the historic Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, China has made undeniable contributions.
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Update on Bay State College Accreditation Status
CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambow Education Holding Ltd. ("Ambow" or the "Company") (NYSE American: AMBO) today announced that The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) has informed Bay State College (Boston, Mass.) of its intent to withdraw Bay State College's accreditation as of August 30, 2023. The College's Board of Trustees has voted to appeal the decision. NECHE's determination was based on the Commission's opinion that the College could not come into compliance with Institutional Resources (Accreditation Standard 7) within three years. The decision has no bearing on the quality of the Bay State's educational programs or outcomes. Since Ambow's acquisition of the College at the end of 2017, the Company has invested multiple millions of dollars in accordance with its 3-5 year turn-around plan for the College. The College's leadership team believes the school is turning the corner. In particular, new enrollments increased dramatically for the Spring semester, the highest in four years. The College's board believes there are solid grounds for the appeal and is making every effort to ensure students and faculty are supported during this time. If such appeal is unsuccessful, based on Ambow's best estimates at this time, the Company anticipates the annualized impact to its topline will be approximately $6 million with no negative impact on its bottom line. Regardless of the appeal status, the College will remain open through August 2023. Students on track to graduate and receive degrees in May or August of this year will not be affected. Nursing graduates for May and August 2023 will remain eligible to take the NCLEX and become licensed registered nurses. The College is working diligently to ensure a seamless transition for students and faculty by facilitating transfers to other institutions, in the event the that the appeal is denied. About Ambow Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a technology driven education company with primary operations in the United States. Through the operation of its for-profit colleges and dynamic patented open platform technology, Ambow offers high-quality, individualized, and dynamic career education services and products. Follow us on Twitter: @Ambow_Education Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates" and similar statements. These forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about Ambow and the industry. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and Ambow undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although Ambow believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. For more information, please contact: Ambow Education Holding Ltd.Email: ir@ambow.com Rasky Partners | Mediajgriffin@rasky.com Piacente Financial Communications | Investor RelationsTel: +1 212-481-2050 or +86 10-6508-0677Email: ambow@tpg-ir.com
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Growatt wins 'pv magazine Award 2022' for its APX HV battery
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading distributed energy solution provider, Growatt, has recently won the pv magazine Award 2022 with its latest innovative APX HV Battery. This award recognizes the novel product as a trailblazer in the energy storage sector that will help households worldwide upgrade their solar storage experience to a stronger, safer, and easier level. Growatt wins ‘pv magazine Award 2022’ for its APX HV battery "Growatt is dedicated to building the world's largest intelligent sustainable energy ecosystem, and smart solutions for the home have historically been the company's sweet spot. This can also be seen with the APX HV battery, which features a modular level energy optimizer, cloud battery management system (BMS) technology and, last but not least, five levels of protection to provide peace of mind to the people living in the smart home," commented Eckhart K. Gouras, Publisher and Managing Director at pv magazine. This new APX HV Battery was launched to the market last December, applying a major revolution called Soft-switching Parallel Connection Technology that sets the solution apart. This battery solution eliminates the energy mismatch effect between battery modules, and enables each module to be fully charged and discharged independently, thus supporting modules of different SoC (state of charge) in one system. This means easier inventory and distribution management for distributors and greater flexibility of installation and expansion for installers. In particular, it removes the pre-charging step that is necessary for conventional energy storage solutions, and along with its plug-and-play feature, it reduces the efforts and time needed in installation, system extension and maintenance for installers and integrators. It also features a redundancy design that prevents system shutdown from a defective module. The APX HV system improves its safety performance to the ultimate degree, integrating a five-level protection including the cell-level active BMS, the module-level energy optimizer and fire protection with aerosols, along with a rapid arc fault protection and a replaceable fuse to protect the system. "Growatt has come a long way from its humble beginnings in Shenzhen just over twelve years ago. It has shipped its products to almost every country on the planet and is becoming a key driver in transitioning from a world built on fossil fuels to one powered by clean energy," Gouras concluded.
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Taylor's Enriches Digital Talent Pool with Futuristic Focused Programmes
SUBANG JAYA, Malaysia, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor's University launches Malaysia's first-of-its-kind programmes, the Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Digital Construction Management, to produce future-ready graduates to meet the demand for digital talent. Taylor's Faculty of Innovation and Technology members at the launch of Malaysia’s first-of-its-kind futuristic focused programmes enhanced with Southeast Asia’s world-class future of extended reality (XR) learning centre, VORTEX XR Lab, to produce future-ready graduates to meet the demand for digital talent Taylor's University Faculty of Innovation & Technology Executive Dean, Professor Dr David Asirvatham, said the innovative programmes are complemented with Southeast Asia's world-class future of extended reality (XR) learning centre, Taylor's Virtual Online Future Technology & Extended Reality (VORTEX XR Lab). The Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design offers two specialisations, Smart Homes Design and Smart Environment Design with three learning track options to choose from – conventional internship, work-based learning experience with industry partners such as FrameMotion Studio Sdn Bhd, Virtual X Malaysia, Ministry XR, HONOR and IMT Smart Home, or the technopreneurship mode for students to start a business with mentorship by Taylor's University's entrepreneur start-up incubator, BizPod. The Smart Homes Design specialisation produces designers to create a personalised smart living space that can operate automatically, catering to individual needs and living styles, while the Smart Environment Design specialisation designs experience to change the way we interact with products and consume information using spatial technologies. According to Din Tan Chin Seng, Programme Director of the Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design, brands and businesses today are eager to take advantage of spatial-based technologies to engage their customers with interactive spatial experiences. "Hence, there is a growing demand for spatial designers who are able to design with interaction and space in mind," added Din. As for the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Digital Construction Management, the programme aligns with the competency standard and educational framework by the Construction Industry Development Board and Chartered Institute of Building. The degree aims to prepare graduates in addressing the challenges of sustainability and digital transformation in the construction industry. Students will have two learning track options to choose from – conventional internship or a year-long work-based learning experience with industry partners such as Eco World Development Group Berhad and Green Quarter Sdn Bhd to prepare graduates for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. Offering two specialisations, Smart Construction modules introduce technology that can improve construction management practices using the Internet of Things, Advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) and extended reality in construction, while Green Construction promotes energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling emphasising sustainability approaches. According to Dr Sujatavani Gunasagaran, Programme Director of the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Digital Construction Management, along with helping students embrace IR 4.0, the programme also incorporates digital technology like laser scanning, drones, artificial intelligence, AR, and 3D printing. Additionally, an Industry Advisory Panel works closely with us to ensure industrial relevance is kept for graduates. "The blistering pace of the digital economy will open up more job opportunities for such graduates to close the gap between talent supply and demand," explained Professor Dr David. Taylor's University's new programmes will be open for its first intake of students in March 2023.
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Sims Limited Ranked 14th on Corporate Knights Global 100 List of the World's Most Sustainable Companies
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sims Limited (ASX: SGM), a global leader in sustainability and an enabler of the circular economy, ranked 14th on the 2023 Global 100 List of most sustainable companies in the world by Corporate Knights. This is the company's ninth inclusion on the list. "We are very proud to have our sustainability results recognized by Corporate Knights once more," said Alistair Field, Sims Limited's chief executive officer and managing director. "This year, we continued to challenge ourselves to do better, for example by accelerating our carbon neutrality target by 12 years, as a way to demonstrate our commitment to decarbonising our own operations. In addition, we continue to provide solutions for our customers to reduce their own carbon emissions." "We firmly believe that our purpose, create a world without waste to preserve our planet, truly guides our efforts to continually raise the bar on sustainability, how we do business, and our approach to collaborations," commented Elise Gautier, chief sustainability officer at Sims Limited. "Last year, we advanced our purpose by breaking ground on our Sims Resource Renewal demonstration site, reducing carbon emissions by 21 percent from our FY20 baseline, and marking the safest year on record." The Global 100 list is an annual ranking of corporate sustainability performance compiled by Corporate Knights, an independent consultancy and B Corp, based on a rigorous assessment of 6,720 companies with more than $1 billion USD in revenues. Corporate Knights considered 25 key environmental, social and governance performance indicators, including the development of innovative sustainability solutions. Global 100 companies represent the top one percent in the world for sustainability performance. For the complete 2023 Global 100 List, visit the Corporate Knights website. Additional information about Sims Limited's sustainability targets and performance is available on the company's website. About Sims Limited Founded in 1917, Sims Limited is a global leader in sustainability and an enabler of the circular economy that employs 4,400 employees who operate from more than 200 facilities across 15 countries. The company's ordinary shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: SGM), and its American Depositary Shares are quoted on the Over-the-Counter market in the United States (USOTC: SMSMY). The company's purpose, create a world without waste to preserve our planet, is what drives them to constantly innovate and offer new solutions in the circular economy for consumers, businesses, governments and communities around the world. For more information, visit www.simsltd.com.
