After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government. The new three-party government coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party marks unknown territory for Ireland. Before agreeing to the coalition, the three parties had to make a number of political compromises, amongst them a shared term: Fianna … Continue reading Ireland forms historic new government – promising a “revolution” in renewables
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Capacity charges, neglecting renewables intensifying Pakistan’s financial burden
Massive build-up of coal power projects in Thar and ignoring renewable energy both at policy and operational level have been intensifying Pakistan’s financial burden amidst the economic downturn induced by COVID-19, reveal two studies launched on Friday. High capacity payments to thermal and coal power generators coupled with surplus installed generation capacity have been adding … Continue reading Capacity charges, neglecting renewables intensifying Pakistan’s financial burden
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A robust wind energy and solar power industry – at the core of the European Green Deal
On 25 June WindEurope and SolarPower Europe joined forces for EU Sustainable Energy Week to host a panel discussion on the need for a coherent industrial strategy for renewables. The session opened with a scene-setting presentation from WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson. Wind is already 15% of the EU’s electricity mix and is a well-established, homegrown … Continue reading A robust wind energy and solar power industry – at the core of the European Green Deal
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Wind energy, solar and hydraulic production reached 40% of the total in Spain
The installed wind power and photovoltaic energy grew by 20% in 2019. The new report on the Spanish electricity sector prepared by the Naturgy Foundation also includes the increase in production with combined cycles last year, which acted as backup energy for renewables, as well as the increase in the tariff deficit. As stated in … Continue reading Wind energy, solar and hydraulic production reached 40% of the total in Spain
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IRENA Puts Energy Transformation at Heart of Sustainable Recovery Agenda
Report says targeted public spending and policy action will bring immediate jobs and boost GDP – provides recommendations how to maximise recovery while meeting climate goals. Governments can align immediate economic stimulus needs with medium to long-term decarbonisation and sustainable development objectives by targeting policy measures and public spending towards the energy transformation, a new … Continue reading IRENA Puts Energy Transformation at Heart of Sustainable Recovery Agenda
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Solar farms can increase biodiversity
With proper planning and ecological strategy Vattenfall’s solar power farms can contribute to a wider range of plant and animal life. 2020-06-18 Clemens van Gessel #Solarpower#Biodiversity In 2020 and 2021, Vattenfall will invest around EUR 50 million in solar power and energy storage. When developing a solar farm a number of measures to reinforce ecology … Continue reading Solar farms can increase biodiversity
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REN21 Report shows renewables’ progress limited to power sector
Growth in renewable power has been impressive over the past five years. But too little is happening in heating, cooling and transport. Overall, global hunger for energy keeps increasing and eats up progress, according to REN21’s Renewables 2020 Global Status Report(GSR), released today. The journey towards climate disaster continues, unless we make an immediate switch … Continue reading REN21 Report shows renewables’ progress limited to power sector
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Accelerate renewables and close coal-fired plants: the energy transition track
Imagine that the energy transition is a train track. Two parallel rails are ready to connect the energy mix of the past to the next station, which is sustainable development. On one rail runs renewable energies, which are pervading the nation faster and faster every day. On the other rail runs something equally important, the … Continue reading Accelerate renewables and close coal-fired plants: the energy transition track
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Germany adopts National Energy & Climate Plan and an ambitious Hydrogen Strategy
Just 20 days ahead of Germany’s EU Council Presidency starting in July, the German Government finally approved its 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). They also adopted a new National Hydrogen Strategy. Both will be critical in shaping the EU green recovery. They will also shape Germany’s approach to its EU Presidency, where its … Continue reading Germany adopts National Energy & Climate Plan and an ambitious Hydrogen Strategy
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Acciona will supply certified 100% renewable electricity to the facilities of Madrid Calle 30
ACCIONA has been awarded the public contract to supply energy to Madrid Calle 30. The one-year contract will begin in June 2020. ACCIONA will supply certified 100% renewable electricity to the facilities of Madrid Calle 30, the firm that manages Madrid’s main ring road, as well as its surrounding infrastructure and areas. The contract encompasses … Continue reading Acciona will supply certified 100% renewable electricity to the facilities of Madrid Calle 30
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Renewable energy costs plummet according to IRENA
Solar and wind power technologies keep getting cheaper. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released a report earlier this week detailing just how much the cost of developing renewable energy has become. Diving right into the numbers, IRENA notes that solar photovoltaics (PV) prices have fallen a whopping 82% since 2010 while concentrated solar power … Continue reading Renewable energy costs plummet according to IRENA
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COVID-19 Intensifies the Urgency to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Worldwide
To meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets by 2030, countries must safeguard the gains already attained and accelerate efforts to achieve affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 … Continue reading COVID-19 Intensifies the Urgency to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Worldwide
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Greenpeace questions Mexico for closing the way to wind energy
The policy of electricity generation of the Government of Mexico goes against the commitments assumed by the State in the Paris Agreement, for the reduction of greenhouse gases, and closes the path to renewable energies favoring the burning of fuel oil, he said a Greenpeace expert. Pablo Ramírez, specialist in energy and climate change at … Continue reading Greenpeace questions Mexico for closing the way to wind energy
Continue readingWind energy and solar power brake suspended in Mexico
At least 23 of 44 wind power and solar generation projects affected by recent policies that impeded their operation will be able to resume their pre-operational tests. This, thanks to appeals filed against the Agreement to guarantee the efficiency, quality, reliability, continuity and security of the National Electric System, issued by the National Center for … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power brake suspended in Mexico
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World map of wind power and solar energy
The study carried out to prepare this map has been published in the journal Nature Scientific Scientific. The map shows the density of this type of infrastructure in different regions and the approximate energy production. This is the world’s first open-access dataset for wind and solar power generation facilities. The estimated share of renewable energy … Continue reading World map of wind power and solar energy
Continue readingIRENA and ESCAP Step up Joint Efforts to Support Asia-Pacific’s Crisis Response
The two organisations will seek to bolster provision of low-cost, sustainable energy to prepare health systems for vaccine delivery and rebuild economies. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will work together to improve access to sustainable energy, bolstering the Asia-Pacific region’s … Continue reading IRENA and ESCAP Step up Joint Efforts to Support Asia-Pacific’s Crisis Response
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First Climate and Enel Green Power Panama sign agreement for the sale of International Renewable Energy Certificates
This is the first transaction to sell this kind of certificates to a counterparty, other than a Large Client, by an energy supply company in Panama. Enel Green Power Panamá, a renewable energy subsidiary of Enel Group, has signed an agreement for the sale of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) with First Climate, a German-based … Continue reading First Climate and Enel Green Power Panama sign agreement for the sale of International Renewable Energy Certificates
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Mexico brake on solar and wind energy
The measures published last Friday by the National Center for Energy Control (Cenace), which suspends critical tests for new renewable energy generation projects, will delay the entry into operation of 28 wind and photovoltaic plants. Julio Valle, director of the Mexican Wind Energy Association (AMDEE), assured that the agreement of the National Center for Energy … Continue reading Mexico brake on solar and wind energy
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Renewable Energy Can Support Resilient and Equitable Recovery
Advancing the renewables-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, creating millions of jobs and improving human welfare by 2050, finds the first Global Renewables Outlook released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today. While a pathway to deeper decarbonisation requires total energy investment up to USD … Continue reading Renewable Energy Can Support Resilient and Equitable Recovery
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African Union and IRENA to Advance Renewables in Response to COVID-19
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to Covid-19. The two organisations will focus on innovative solutions to drive the development of renewable energy including decentralised systems, and to increase access to energy across … Continue reading African Union and IRENA to Advance Renewables in Response to COVID-19
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