REM - Renewable Energy
India has potential to stem rising emissions
India could keep greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the power generation sector at 2018 levels if it continues to expand renewables, according US researchers.
Biden unveils infrastructure plan that includes $100bn for the grid
President Joe Biden has unveiled a $2 trillion infrastructure plan, including $100bn for upgrading America’s electric grid, as well as plans for renewable energy tax credit extensions and a clean energy standard.
Japan considers ending support for coal tech exports
The Japanese government is seriously looking at ending financial support for exports of coal-burning generation technology in a bid to boost decarbonisation.
Dongfang Electric ships first 10-MW turbine
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Dongfang Electric Corp. (DEC) has shipped out the first 10-MW units built for the Changle Waihai offshore wind farm project.
GE announces agreement for 1.48 GW of wind turbines for Invenergy in Oklahoma
GE Renewable Energy has been selected to provide 1.485 MW in onshore wind turbines for three Invenergy projects in Oklahoma in the Midwestern US. The projects are under construction.
Azerbaijan ‘exploring solar potential of gained territories in and around Nagorno-Karabakh’
Global green power progress is too slow
Wind and solar drive a record fall in coal generation in 2020, but the pace of change must be faster if climate targets are to be met
Biden boosts offshore wind goal to 30 GW by 2030
US President Joe Biden has announced an aggressive plan to catalyse offshore wind power that it says will strengthen the domestic supply chain and will create well-paying, trade union jobs. Biden's goal is 30GW of offshore wind by 2030.
“Extensive” solar opportunities, potential for wind and geothermal power in Albania
Irena report identifies opportunities for solar, wind and geothermal energy as Albania moves away from reliance on hydropower.
Large-scale US offshore wind edges ever closer to a boom
Floating offshore wind projects could be moving closer to reality off the US Pacific Coast. In Oregon, the state senator has introduced a bill into the legislature to promote the development of 3 GW of offshore wind.
Biden invites Putin, Xi to his first major climate talks
In a significant move, President Joe Biden of the US has invited rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China to the US’ virtual climate talks. The forum will be held virtually on 22-23 April.
Romania’s Hidroelectrica seeks to buy another PV park
FRV agrees financial close on project for Armenia’s largest utility scale solar power plant
Africa’s wind growth stalls in 2020 as barriers to investment remain
Africa’s wind sector still lags behind the rest of the world, providing just 0.9% of new capacity in 2020
China’s green ambitions attract Aramco
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as China’s energy partner of the future, building relationships that it hopes will create growth opportunities even as Chinese oil demand peaks.
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