Renewable energy
Environmentalists and community organizations are bracing for disaster as President Trump joins big oil and technology bosses at a major artificial intelligence and energy summit in Pittsburgh. The event comes weeks after the passage of a megabill that experts say could stymy AI growth with its attacks on renewable energy.
Energy industries
Germany's energy policy has long been marked by its ambitious goal of transitioning to renewables, but the new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz is taking a more pragmatic approach. The country's reliance on affordable and competitive energy prices remains a pressing challenge, and the phase-out of
Renewable energy
As Zimbabwe embarks on its vision to industrialize and modernize, energy security is the heartbeat of that ambition. Without energy security, economic freedom is impossible. Zimbabwe's energy policy framework is shifting towards a more sustainable and diversified approach, guided by the National Renewable Energy Policy (2019) and the
Energy industries
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) has introduced the National Energy Policy 2025, a comprehensive plan to transform Bhutan's energy landscape by diversifying its energy mix, increasing installed capacity, and promoting sustainable growth. The policy aims to achieve an installed capacity of 25,000 MW by
Energy industries
Azerbaijan's Representative on Climate Issues, Mukhtar Babayev, highlighted the country's commitment to sustainable energy at the 9th International Seminar of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria. Babayev emphasized the need for energy to be sustainable, reliable, and accessible, and stressed the
Energy industries
Research has revealed significant advancements in energy conversion and management, with experts highlighting the pressing need to address climate change through energy efficiency. According to a recent study, the global energy demand has positioned energy efficiency as a top priority, with digitalization and trade openness found to significantly enhance energy
Green technology
East Asian economies, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, are struggling to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. A new study, published in the Journal of Environment, Development and Sustainability, has shed light on the complex interplay between economic policy uncertainty (EPU), environmental governance, and population dynamics on CO2
Green technology
Research from the University of Venice has proposed a three-step framework to optimize resource allocation and prioritize interventions in the construction sector, focusing on the renovation of educational buildings in Italy. The study emphasizes the need for urgent renovation of schools built before 1976, lacking energy-saving measures. Financial supporters of
Green technology
A new study published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews has highlighted the importance of green innovation and strong environmental policies in promoting sustainable energy systems in developing Asian countries. The research, conducted by Salman Ahmad and his team at the Nanjing University of Science and Technology, used Dynamic Ordinary
Energy industries
President Trump's signing of a bill prioritizing fossil fuels over clean energy has been met with strong criticism from the Environmental Defense Fund. The bill, which removes tax credits for wind, solar, and battery storage and provides a tax credit to coal, has been deemed an "inexplicable
Energy industries
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has opened the application window for the fourth Program Year of the Community Energy Plan Grant (CEPG) Program. This program aims to help local communities create community energy plans that align with the State's Energy Master Plan. Municipalities can earn up
Green technology
Researchers from the Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University have conducted a study investigating the effectiveness of renewable energy in reducing CO2 emissions in BRICS countries. The study, published in the International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, reveals that renewable energy and environment-related technologies play a significant role in
