REM - Renewable Energy
National Grid starts work on Viking Link
Siemens has begun construction of National Grid’s Viking Link between the UK and Denmark
NSW pushes forward with renewable energy zones
The New South Wales government is to provide A$79mn ($55mn) of public funding to support the New England Energy Zone.
Green investment rises 5%
Renewable investment showed great resilience in the first half of 2020, increasing 5% in the face of the unprecedented economic shock caused by COVID-19.
EU green budget commitment too little to meet climate challenges
EU green budget commitment too little to meet climate challenges
Guterres calls for coal-free COVID-19 recovery plans
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call for an end to coal support contrasts with G20 states’ continued support for fossil fuels
Southeast Asian majors consider green future
Two of Southeast Asia’s state-owned oil and gas majors have unveiled plans to begin investing in renewable energy as they begin to prepare for a fossil-free future.
IRENA promotes renewables in Latin America, Caribbean
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Latin American Energy Organisation (OLADE) will boost ties to put the renewables driven energy transformation at the heart of Latin America and the Caribbean’s economic recovery.
Rural electrification surges forward in Togo
The Togolese Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Agency (AT2ER) has been ranked third in the UK’s Ashden 2020 Prize for its renewable energy development policy.
New EDM head aims for 2030 date for universal power access
New EDM head aims for 2030 date for universal power access
Nedbank, AfDB launch SA’s first green Tier 2 bond to leverage $232mn of investment
The African Development Bank Group has invested ZAR2bn ($116mn) in pioneering Sustainable Development Goals-linked bonds (SDG bonds) issued by Nedbank South Africa.
Talks continue on GERD
Talks have been held again this week between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia over the future of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Vestas wins 166-MW Polish wind turbine order
Vestas wins 166-MW Polish wind turbine order
Germany to retire coal by 2038
Germany has finally set a date of 2038 for phasing out coal generation
EIA forecasts a 29% fall in US coal production
EIA forecasts a 29% fall in US coal production
India receives record-low solar tariff bids
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has received a historic low tariff bid of INR2.36 ($0.03) per kWh from SolarPack
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