Renewable energy
Fellow world leaders and industry executives gathered in Dubai on December 2 to announce a critical step towards limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees. The initiative, spearheaded by the European Commission, aims to double global energy efficiency and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. This ambitious goal is expected
Renewable energy
South Africa's dependence on coal as a primary fuel source for electricity generation makes it one of the world's top 15 greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters, with net emissions estimated at 512 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) in 2017, an increase of 14 percent from 2000.
Renewable energy
Evensol LLC has successfully completed the development of two renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in North Carolina, a significant milestone in their commitment to biogas and methane mitigation. The Foothills Renewables Project in Caldwell County and the Upper Piedmont Renewables Project in Person County have converted landfill gas from Phoenix-based
Renewable energy
SK ecoplant, a South Korean energy company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ireland's Lumcloon Energy to supply solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) to an upcoming data center in Ireland. This partnership is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and introducing sustainable power solutions to
Renewable energy
The investment, made by the Wales Pension Partnership, will provide equity funding worth £68m to support Bute Energy's ambitious rollout of onshore windfarm energy parks across Wales. The Cardiff-based renewables firm has been backed by one of Europe's biggest renewable energy investors, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and
Renewable energy
The first cohort of the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator (CECA) program, managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has successfully completed its testing and evaluation phase, showcasing innovative cybersecurity technologies for the clean energy sector. Three companies, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), Blue Ridge Networks (BRN), and Xage Security (Xage)
Renewable energy
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has joined forces with Apex Clean Energy to develop a pioneering 16.4 MW battery storage project. The Cameron Storage project, situated in Cameron County, Texas, is co-located with Ingka Investments' existing Cameron Wind Farm, a 55-turbine,
Renewable energy
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has emphasized the urgent need for a massive investment of $37 trillion by 2030 to finance the global energy transition. This investment gap is largely due to the premature retirement of fossil fuel assets, making it essential to develop new and cost-competitive low-carbon energy sources.
Renewable energy
The Government of New Zealand has launched a consultation on a program to transition the country towards a low emissions economy. The Minister of Energy and Resources, Dr. Megan Woods, is seeking feedback on five streams of energy policy, aiming to phase out fossil fuels and replace them with clean
Renewable energy
A team of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) officials and media delegates embarked on a visit to Australia on August 1-7, 2023, to learn about cutting-edge clean energy technologies, including hydrogen and energy storage innovations. The visit aimed to strengthen EGAT's capabilities in promoting a low-carbon society,
Cabinet officials
India, under the chairpersonship of Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh, hosted the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and 8th Mission Innovation (MI) Meeting, gathering over 30 participating countries, heads of delegations, and international organizations to address the pressing challenge of climate change.
Energy industries
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order approving the ANR Pipeline Company's tariff record update, which includes an updated Cashout Price Negative Surcharge. The update, filed on April 28, 2023, reflects the requested changes, effective June 1, 2023. The filing was publicly noticed, and no
