Green technology
The African continent is making significant strides in its quest for accessible, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. A key milestone was the 2023 meeting of the African Union Commission and its partners, which called for the development of a Continental Energy Security Policy Framework. This vision is moving closer to
Renewable energy
The Australian government has pledged $430 million to develop a major hydrogen production hub in the New South Wales Hunter region. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced the funding, which will be used to construct a 50-megawatt hydrogen electrolyser at Kooragang Island, near the Port of Newcastle. The
Renewable energy
Research conducted by the University of Bodenkultur Wien, with financial support from the Hungarian Academy of Science's Distinguished Fellowship, has explored the European Union's (EU) efforts to promote renewable energy policies in Georgia and Tunisia under the European Green Deal and other policy frameworks. The study
Renewable energy
Bangladesh aims to generate 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, rising to 30% by 2040, under its updated Renewable Energy Policy. However, the country faces significant investment hurdles, estimated to require between $933 million and $980 million annually until 2030, and increasing to between $1.37 billion
Renewable energy
A new study from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has shed light on the complex relationship between environmental policy stringency and renewable energy consumption in OECD nations. The research, published in the journal Innovation and Green Development, investigated how renewable energy innovation mediates the relationship between environmental policy and
Renewable energy
Governance concerns are raising serious questions about the integrity of Sri Lanka's energy sector, with allegations of conflicts of interest, policy inconsistencies, and transparency gaps threatening the nation's energy security and economic future. The "revolving door" phenomenon, where individuals transition between private consulting roles
Renewable energy
Bangladesh's pursuit of renewable energy continues with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus directing the installation of rooftop solar panels on government buildings, educational institutions, and hospitals. This move aligns with the country's Renewable Energy Policy 2025, aiming to source 20% of electricity demand from renewables by
Renewable energy
Maryland households are expected to receive energy rebates in August or September, a delay from the initially projected July timeline. The rebates, authorized by legislators as part of the Next Generation Energy Act, aim to provide relief to customers affected by high energy bills this winter. The Maryland Public Service
Renewable energy
Renewable energy targets have dominated energy policy for decades, with advocates and politicians enthusiastically setting targets without adequately considering the actual costs and outcomes. The Northern Territory's former government pursued a 50% renewable energy target by 2030, despite promising astronomical savings that never materialized. Instead, power bills skyrocketed,
Renewable energy
Africa's 54 countries, collectively known as the African Union (AU), are expected to host the G20 summit later this year, where they will lobby wealthy nations for renewable energy funding. The continent's development depends on transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy to mitigate climate change.
Energy industries
Azerbaijan has marked a significant milestone in its energy strategy with the inauguration of the "8 November" Power Station in Mingachevir. The plant, named in honor of the great victory in the 2020 Patriotic War, is a testament to the country's growing energy independence and its
Energy industries
Bangladesh's ambition to meet 30% of its electricity demand from renewable energy sources by 2040 faces significant funding hurdles and regulatory challenges, according to a new report by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report estimates that Bangladesh will require between $933 million and
