China aims to double its wind and solar capacity by 2025, according to a new road map that also allows for more coal-fired power plants to bolster energy security.The world’s biggest polluter earlier estimated it needs to double wind and solar use by 2030 to deliver on its pledges under the Paris climate accord. The … Continue reading China to double wind, solar energy capacity by 2025
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COVID-19 Slows Progress Towards Universal Energy Access
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access. Globally, 733 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.4 billion people still cook using fuels detrimental to their health and the environment. At the current rate of progress, 670 million people will remain without electricity by 2030 … Continue reading COVID-19 Slows Progress Towards Universal Energy Access
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ACP hosts Energy Storage Policy Forum ahead of first-ever Clean Power on Capitol Hill event
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) will host the Energy Storage Policy Forum on Wednesday June 22nd in Washington DC. Senior administration officials, congressional leaders, and other policymakers will join industry leaders for a deep dive on energy storage policy, from state regulations and legislation to federal infrastructure investment and electricity market rule changes impacting … Continue reading ACP hosts Energy Storage Policy Forum ahead of first-ever Clean Power on Capitol Hill event
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Now is the time to accelerate renewable hydrogen and replace fossil fuels
CEOs from leading companies across the value chain, top EU decision-makers, and hundreds of stakeholders gathered at the Renewable Hydrogen Summit organised by the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition (RHC) to discuss the necessary policies to accelerate the renewable hydrogen uptake in Europe, and deliver the European Commission (EC)’s REPowerEU plan to reduce our continent’s dependence on … Continue reading Now is the time to accelerate renewable hydrogen and replace fossil fuels
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Iberdrola maintains its commitment to renewables with 500 new green MW under construction
The company will invest more than 350 million euros in the development of ten photovoltaic and wind power projects in three autonomous communities The new plants will be able to supply 257,000 households with clean energy and will prevent the emission of more than 117,000 tonnes of CO2 per year into the atmosphere Iberdrola maintains … Continue reading Iberdrola maintains its commitment to renewables with 500 new green MW under construction
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Statkraft’s first large-scale solar park in India starts operation
Statkraft opened its first large-scale solar power plant in India, marking a milestone in the company’s ambition to ramp up as a solar and wind power developer in the country. The Nellai solar power plant is in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and will generate renewable energy equal to the annual power consumption of … Continue reading Statkraft’s first large-scale solar park in India starts operation
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28 Members of Congress Support Increasing Transmission Funding in FY23 Budget
On April 29th, 28 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Chairwoman Kaptur and Ranking Member Simpson urging the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee to provide robust funding for investments in transmission and grid infrastructure in the Fiscal Year 2023 Bill. In the letter, the members stated their support for the … Continue reading 28 Members of Congress Support Increasing Transmission Funding in FY23 Budget
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Iberdrola to invest €3 billion in green hydrogen to accelerate the European Green Deal
Ignacio Galán, Chairman of Iberdrola, announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the company will invest €3 billion in green hydrogen to accelerate the ‘European Green Deal’. Galán pointed out that green hydrogen is now a major European challenge, an opportunity and that a stable European framework must be designed to boost investment … Continue reading Iberdrola to invest €3 billion in green hydrogen to accelerate the European Green Deal
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Space, the new frontier of renewables
There are surprising connections between space technology and solar and wind plants. We are studying space applications to support the planet with the European Space Agency, the Italian Space Agency, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Renewable energy for spaceship Earth. Technologies that make it possible to use energy sources like the wind and the sun are … Continue reading Space, the new frontier of renewables
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Statkraft and FREYR Battery Sign Agreement, Securing Long-Term Supply of Renewable Energy
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, has signed a binding Heads of Terms with FREYR Battery, a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, The Heads of Terms is expected to be finalized as a long-term physical supply agreement, with the ambition to secure a long-term supply of renewable power under globally competitive … Continue reading Statkraft and FREYR Battery Sign Agreement, Securing Long-Term Supply of Renewable Energy
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DLR presents technologies for decarbonisation in the energy, industrial and mobility sectors
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) will be presenting technologies, innovations and successful transfer and spin-off projects at Hannover Messe 2022. From 30 May to 2 June, at the 120-square-metre stand (Energy Solutions, Hall 13, D18), visitors will be able to gain an insight into DLR’s research for a future … Continue reading DLR presents technologies for decarbonisation in the energy, industrial and mobility sectors
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Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in Europe
European electricity markets prices rose due to the increase in demand. In the third week of May, temperatures increased in Europe, in some cases reaching values among the highest in history for the month of May. This favoured the increase in demand in all markets and in prices in most cases. Solar energy production fell … Continue reading Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in Europe
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EDPR enters into agreement with Lhyfe to foster renewable hydrogen
Upon the successful completion of the capital increase carried out by Lhyfe in the initial public offering and listing on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris, EDPR entered into an agreement with the French company to jointly identify, develop, build, and manage renewable hydrogen production projects. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest … Continue reading EDPR enters into agreement with Lhyfe to foster renewable hydrogen
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The future of hydrogen is green
The energy transition will be able to count on hydrogen produced sustainably and in ever-greater quantities, according to a new study by IRENA which also outlines the scenario concerning exports. Hydrogen, a crucial resource for the energy transition, is set to be increasingly abundant and sustainable: in 2050 two thirds will be produced from renewable … Continue reading The future of hydrogen is green
Continue readingBehind the hydrogen hype
Statkraft’s Ulf Eriksen gets real about the future of hydrogen, explaining why it’s essential and what makes a renewable energy company ideal to produce it. In just about every climate report you read, it’s clear that the world must find ways to decarbonise everything, especially the so-called ‘hard-to-abate’ industries. This has put the spotlight on … Continue reading Behind the hydrogen hype
Continue readingChina’s Wind Power Push Threatens US Strategic Interests
The war in Ukraine has jolted energy markets— driving oil and gas prices to their highest levels in over a decade and leaving governments scrambling to secure energy supplies. In the months since Russia’s invasion, policymakers have faced a hard truth: energy policy is security policy, and it has been neglected for far too long. … Continue reading China’s Wind Power Push Threatens US Strategic Interests
Continue readingIRENA Members Call for Hydrogen Trade Beyond Borders
“In an era of high energy and commodity prices, coupled with an inefficient energy system, making green hydrogen a global trade commodity is a fundamental prerequisite to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable system based on renewables,” said Francesco La Camera, IRENA Director-General, at the Fifth Meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Green Hydrogen … Continue reading IRENA Members Call for Hydrogen Trade Beyond Borders
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Statkraft secures four state contracts in Irish renewable energy auction
Statkraft has confirmed that it has secured a total of four contracts in the Irish Government’s Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (RESS-2) auction. One wind farm and three solar projects were successful, which will produce a total of 360MW of clean energy. Commenting on the results, Statkraft Ireland Managing Director Kevin O’Donovan said, “We very much … Continue reading Statkraft secures four state contracts in Irish renewable energy auction
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Negative bidding in wind energy auctions is bad for consumers and bad for the supply chain
A number of governments are now tempted to apply ‘negative bidding’ in their wind energy auctions, to make companies pay them for the right to develop a new wind farm. When renewables auctions started, the idea was that governments would offer some form of financial support to project developers. The most common form of support … Continue reading Negative bidding in wind energy auctions is bad for consumers and bad for the supply chain
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New president promises to make Australia a superpower in solar and wind energy
Australia is considered one of the two most polluted countries among developed nations, and is also one of the two most affected by extreme weather events.On Saturday (21 May), Australia’s new president, Anthony Albanese, promises significant changes to climate policy in the country, which has the highest CO2 emission rates among wealthy nations and, at … Continue reading New president promises to make Australia a superpower in solar and wind energy
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