China’s new renewable energy plan aims to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy consumption, setting ambitious targets for 2025 and 2030. Unlike previous plans focused primarily on capacity installation, the new strategy emphasizes maximizing renewable energy utilization through infrastructure upgrades and sectoral integration across industries, including transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing. This shift is expected to … Continue reading China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses
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European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November
In the third week of November, average prices in most major European electricity markets declined compared to the previous week. On Sunday, November 24, several markets registered the lowest daily price since at least the last three months. High wind energy production, which during the week reached historical or November records in the main European … Continue reading European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November
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Sungrow Hydrogen’s 2.6GW wind power and photovoltaic solar project starts construction
Sungrow Hydrogen recently has signed a cooperation agreement with China Tianying Inc. for the Tianying Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Project. Sungrow Hydrogen will deliver 16 sets of 1000Nm³/h ALK hydrogen production system, including ALK electrolyzers, PWM hydrogen production power supply, as well as gas-liquid separation equipment, hydrogen purification equipment, for this project. … Continue reading Sungrow Hydrogen’s 2.6GW wind power and photovoltaic solar project starts construction
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Progress since COP28 on transitioning away from fossil fuels
At COP28, global leaders united under the ambitious ‘UAE Consensus’ to push ambition closer to the 1.5C climate target. Their headline commitment: transition away from fossil fuels. This commentary looks to see where we are 12 months later, as this week G20 leaders reconfirmed their support for the agreements made in the COP28 global stocktake … Continue reading Progress since COP28 on transitioning away from fossil fuels
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The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA
We expect renewables to remain competitive, and while protectionism will rise, a full repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is unlikely. Following the US election, our experts from across the energy sector have worked to produce a cross-commodity report – ‘A second Trump administration Part 2: A deep dive into energy and commodities‘ – outlining … Continue reading The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA
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Trump could eliminate the United States as a leader in wind and photovoltaic energy
High above the sand dunes of China’s Kubuqi desert, nearly 200,000 solar panels have been carefully placed in rows to create the outline of a galloping steed. The giant horse is a cultural symbol for Inner Mongolia, the northern Chinese region where the massive Junma solar photovoltaic plant is located — but it also signifies … Continue reading Trump could eliminate the United States as a leader in wind and photovoltaic energy
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Morocco plans largest photovoltaic solar power project
Morocco is planning to launch its largest photovoltaic and wind power project in Western Sahara Desert to supply electricity to Casablanca city through an electricity network stretching nearly 1,400 kilometres, newspapers reported on Tuesday. The project is based in Dakhla city in the disputed territory and is expected to be launched in January 2025, they … Continue reading Morocco plans largest photovoltaic solar power project
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Green energy corridors for Central Asia and the Caucasus
COP29 host Azerbaijan and its neighbors are still largely fossil dependent, but regional collaboration around renewables could usher in a new era. ? Download PDF Ufuk Alparslan Regional LeadEmber This study analyses the current electricity mix, untapped renewable energy potential and energy transition commitments across Central Asia and the Caucasus. It highlights the role of … Continue reading Green energy corridors for Central Asia and the Caucasus
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Donald Trump’s promise to repeal Biden’s climate policies will cost the US billions, report says
Donald Trump could slow America’s rise as a clean energy superpower and lose billions of dollars in investment. China will benefit from Trump’s ignorance, becoming the undisputed world leader in wind power, photovoltaics, electric vehicles and batteries, among other sectors. Under Donald Trump, the United States will precipitate its decline. Trump said before his election … Continue reading Donald Trump’s promise to repeal Biden’s climate policies will cost the US billions, report says
Continue readingIn 12 months the renewables market has moved but governments have not
Tripling global renewables is the single biggest action the world can take for the climate this decade. An analysis of 2030 renewables targets shows that, while renewables markets are surging, governments have not updated renewables ambition in the lead-up to COP29. ? Download PDF Katye Altieri Electricity Transition Analyst (Global)Ember Oya Zaimoglu Data Analyst (2030 … Continue reading In 12 months the renewables market has moved but governments have not
Continue readingNDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030
Even if all COP announcements to date were to be fully implemented, a significant CO2 emission gap would still need to be closed by 2050, according to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024. Released at the opening of the UN Climate Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Agency’s 1.5°C Scenario outlines a net-zero path by … Continue reading NDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030
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The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic
The transition to sustainable energy faces challenges as Trump outlines fossil fuel production strategies. He is a skeptic and an ignoramus when it comes to everything related to climate change, and nothing good can be expected from an already well-known character.Trump has already declared his hatred of wind energy by spreading lies and falsehoods again … Continue reading The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic
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EU Recovery money boosts wind manufacturing in Italy
Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing capacity is ramping up to meet the EU climate and energy security targets. This week Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas inaugurated a new production line for offshore wind blades in Taranto, Italy. The factory expansion will produce state of the art 15 MW offshore wind blades. It will create 1,300 additional … Continue reading EU Recovery money boosts wind manufacturing in Italy
Continue readingA second Trump administration, and what it means for energy and natural resources
The US has a President-elect with power to wield. A likely Republican trifecta would strengthen President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration across domestic and global affairs. Along with the White House, the GOP will have control of the Senate and (probably) the House of Representatives. President-elect Trump himself has declared he has a “mandate”, although he … Continue reading A second Trump administration, and what it means for energy and natural resources
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Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power
Germany has accelerated the deployment of renewable energy, with record growth in solar photovoltaic power. Although currently lagging, wind power is expected to gain momentum in the future. From January to September, wind and solar exceeded fossil power generation for the first time in Germany, reaching a record 45% share. Germany is a leader in … Continue reading Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power
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Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development
New IEA report finds strong potential to deliver quality jobs and economic growth with supportive policies that unlock strategic investments in clean energy With robust policy support in place, renewable energy can become a cornerstone of Namibia’s sustainable development and economic growth, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published today. … Continue reading Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development
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TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
The Ramal Sur hybrid plant will consist of an 85.8 MW wind farm and a 44.72 MW photovoltaic park for hybridisation with the existing Castejón 1 combined cycle thermal power plant, of 424.91 MW.The Official State Gazette (BOE) on Tuesday published the announcement by the Department of Industry and Energy of the Government Delegation in … Continue reading TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
End of October and beginning of November marked by rising prices in European electricity markets. In the last week of October, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, with weekly averages exceeding €80/MWh. On November 4, some markets registered their highest hourly prices of the year. Photovoltaic energy reached … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
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Acciona Energía expands its wind portfolio in the US with two new wind farms (300 MW)
The Green Pastures I and II wind farms are located in Texas and will generate approximately 1.1 TWh of renewable energy per year. SEYMUR (TEXAS), NOVEMBER 5, 2024. ACCIONA Energía has announced today the expansion of its portfolio in the United States with the acquisition of two new wind farms: Green Pastures I (150 MW) … Continue reading Acciona Energía expands its wind portfolio in the US with two new wind farms (300 MW)
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RWE partners with leading marine scientists to monitor biodiversity using an ecosystem-based approach at its Kaskasi offshore wind farm
Three-year project ‘SeaMe’ uses cutting-edge monitoring technologies – including environmental DNA sampling as well as a drone and an autonomous underwater vehicle, both equipped with AI-based cameras. Simultaneous integration of all collected data will enable monitoring of the ecosystem within the Kaskasi offshore wind farm with the goal of reducing carbon intensity of monitoring as … Continue reading RWE partners with leading marine scientists to monitor biodiversity using an ecosystem-based approach at its Kaskasi offshore wind farm
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