Energy industries
India has sharply criticized the European Union's latest round of sanctions targeting Russia, denouncing what it calls a blatant double standard that threatens India's energy security and economic interests. New Delhi asserts that it does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures and emphasizes its commitment
Energy industries
Ghana has achieved a stable and reliable power supply, a significant turnaround from the persistent and erratic power outages experienced earlier this year. Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, attributes this success to comprehensive reforms addressing technical inefficiencies and financial challenges within the sector. These reforms have
Energy industries
The African Development Bank, in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds, has launched a significant initiative to advance inclusive climate solutions. The Gender and Renewable Energy Country Diagnostics explore the nexus between gender equity and energy access in six African countries: Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Lesotho, Madagascar, and Malawi. The diagnostics
Energy industries
Rwanda's pursuit of increasing electricity infrastructure and clean energy access has been bolstered by a substantial financial injection. The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved £173.84 million for the Rwanda Energy Sector Result-Based Financing (RBF II) programme, complemented by £86.92 million from the Asian Infrastructure
Energy industries
The African Development Bank has made a $40 million equity investment in Project Zafiri, a transformative equity platform that will accelerate the expansion of renewable energy access across Africa. Zafiri addresses the critical shortage of patient, longer-term equity capital needed to de-risk and scale Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions for
Energy industries
Nigel Farage's war on clean energy has sparked outrage from Labour, who have warned that it would threaten over 950,000 jobs in thriving industries across the country. The party claims that Reform UK's policies would rob Britain of the opportunity to break free from dependence
Energy industries
As the Biden administration seeks to limit coal production and transition to cleaner energy sources, President Trump has taken a step back against environmental regulations, issuing a proclamation that exempts certain coal-fired power plants from stricter emissions standards. This move aims to protect the coal industry, ensuring the reliability and
Energy industries
India's wind energy sector has urged the government to implement a phased approach for localising critical wind turbine components, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence. The Indian Wind Power Association (IWPA) and Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) estimate that local manufacturing currently covers up
Energy industries
Growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union have led researchers to investigate carbon-neutral technologies, such as green hydrogen, as a promising alternative for replacing fossil fuels. A recent study from Riga Technical University has shed new light on the potential of wind-hydrogen Power2X systems in Latvia, where
Energy industries
The Western Australian Government, through the Coordinator's initiative, has launched a review of the Allowable Revenue Frameworks (ARFs). The review aims to address challenges with the current frameworks and replace them with a new, fit-for-purpose framework for determining the Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) Allowable Revenue
Energy industries
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a motion to intervene from Flat Ridge 3 Wind Energy, LLC and Flat Ridge 5 Wind Energy LLC, specifically regarding the ER25-2768-000 docket. The two wind energy companies, which own and operate 128 MW and 153 MW wind generation facilities in Kansas, respectively,
Energy industries
The African Development Bank Group has approved a significant funding of EUR173.84 million for the Rwanda Energy Sector Result-Based Financing (RBF II) program, aimed at modernizing the electricity network and expanding access to clean energy. This approval marks the bank's second result-based energy sector operation in Rwanda,
