REM - Renewable Energy
UN calls for green investment to meet UN targets
Investing in green economic stimulus packages could reduce 2030 emissions by 25%, thereby making the Paris Agreement 2°C goal a possibility
Equinor signs up for Europe's biggest green hydrogen project
Ørsted divests 25% of Ocean Wind in the US to utility PSEG
In the US, Ørsted has agreed to sell 25% of its 1.1-GW Ocean Wind offshore project, planned for a site in the Atlantic Ocean off New Jersey, to New Jersey’s Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG).
Serbia to build Cibuk 2 wind farm in 2024
Veteran reformer Chubais to become Russian "Climate Czar"
Vineyard Wind delays permitting for first major US offshore wind project in presidency of Joe Biden
Vineyard Wind has changed its preferred turbine supplier for an 800-MW US offshore project from Vestas to GE, withdrawing the project from federal permitting to amend its plans.
Bosnia launches construction of Grebak wind farm
Hungary's solar power capacity reaches 2,000 MW, level with Paks nuclear power plant capacity
All 29 wind turbines have been installed at Lithuanian Ignitis Grupe's wind farm in Poland
Equinor, SINTEF sign strategic research deal
Equinor and SINTEF have signed a four-year strategic collaboration agreement in a bid to find ways to push forward the energy transition, and they intend to focus at first on floating wind technology.
Urgent action needed to decarbonise heating and cooling
Heating and cooling based on renewable energy has emerged as an urgent priority for countries striving to meet climate goals and build resilient, sustainable economies.
Extreme weather compounds impact of COVID-19 on climate change
2020 is set to be one of the three warmest years on record, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said this week, as the impact of COVID-19 drives forward the relentless march of climate change.
IEA warns slowdown in energy efficiency gains threatens climate goals
The IEA has warned that progress in energy efficiency is set to slow to less than 1% in 2020, the lowest rate in 10 years and a major brake on reaching major energy and climate goals.
Vestas wins 534-MW turbine order from Brazil
Denmark’s Vestas has received a 534-MW turbine order from Brazil’s Casa dos Ventos for the second stage of the of the Rio do Vento complex.
Planned outage of Enguri hydro plant in Georgia highlights breakaway Abkhazia's energy issues
Ørsted takes FID for Old 300 Solar Center in Texas
Ørsted has taken a final investment decision on the Old 300 Solar Center, which is located in Fort Bend County, 40 miles from Houston, Texas, and is expected to come online in Q2 2022.
UK’s ENIAN wins grant to develop cost algorithm for green connections
UK energy software developer ENIAN has been awarded a GBP500,000 ($669,000) grant from the government-backed Innovate UK to develop a new cost-predicting algorithm that aims to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy across the country.
Uzbekistan’s renewable energy market promoted to European investors at Benelux webinar
Siemens Gamesa to install wind turbines in Sweden and Poland
Siemens Gamesa has signed four contracts with fast-growing independent renewable energy company European Energy to install four wind farms in Sweden and Poland as both firms work to further develop a strong partnership.
Canadian Solar wins a total of 862 MWp in Brazil in auction with Furnas and contracts with BTG
In Brazil, solar power company Canadian Solar has been awarded with two projects in a private auction by Furnas Centrais Elétricas for a total of 862 megawatt peak (MWp).
Make-up of US Senate is key for Biden’s climate plans
US President-Elect Joe Biden, who takes office on 20 January, has promised a $2 trillion climate and energy plan over the next four years. But Biden, a Democrat, will face resistance in a US Senate likely controlled by Republicans.
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