REM - Renewable Energy

21 October 2021

HDF begins building green hydrogen complex in French Guiana

20 October 2021

Hydrogene de France Energy, known as HDF, has begun work on a green hydrogen project in French Guiana.

Core of Biden’s climate plan likely to be cut

20 October 2021

The centrepiece of President Joe Biden’s climate plan is likely to be cut because of opposition from a single senator who has ties to the coal industry.

US to lease up to seven offshore wind areas by 2025

20 October 2021

The US government could hold up to at least seven more offshore wind lease sales by 2025, said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. She spoke at the American Clean Power Association’s Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts.

REM: US solar manufacturers seeking tariffs on SE Asian imports seek to remain anonymous

20 October 2021

A group of US solar companies seeking import tariffs on panels made by Chinese companies in three Southeast Asian nations has identified its members to Department of Commerce officials, reports Reuters, but has asked to remain anonymous.

Ghana's government backs renewable energy drive, supports BUI Power and VRA

20 October 2021

Ghana’s government has pledged support to the state-owned Volta River Authority (VRA) and Bui Power Authority (BPA) to be able to achieve their full potential in renewable energy, according to the Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.

ZESA head slams Finance Ministry secretary for stalling power plant projects

20 October 2021

Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) executive chairperson Sydney Gata has accused Finance Ministry Secretary George Guvamatanga of refusing to guarantee independent power producers’ deals and unlock their funding.

ING: Growing metals demand & the issue of emissions

19 October 2021

The energy transition provides a great opportunity for the metals industry. Investment in clean energy technologies will boost metals demand. However, while the sector will play a crucial role, it will need to address its own emissions.

Russian petrochemical giant Sibur launches net-zero collaboration platform

19 October 2021

Sibur will establish a Low Carbon Emitting Technologies pact with leading international chemical companies and the World Economic Forum to help coordinate climate change responses.

Mozambique receives $6.4mn payment for emissions reductions

19 October 2021

Mozambique’s reduction of 1.28mn tonnes of carbon emissions has made it become the first country to receive payment from a World Bank trust fund.

Clean energy in South Africa receives $373bn boost from investment fund

19 October 2021

Clean energy projects in South Africa received a capital boost this week with a huge investment from the African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM).

Ecosphere says Turkey’s net zero emissions by 2053 target looks entirely unrealistic

19 October 2021

"We do not know based on what study or report the target has been set," says group, adding that it may simply turn into a “net dream”.

Green policies set to reduce EU gas demand to baseload core

18 October 2021

While the current gas crisis in the EU sees record-high wholesale gas prices, hurting consumers and causing the latest round of a supply disputes with Russia, the race to net zero by 2050 could have deeper long-term consequences for EU gas demand.

bneGREEN: Romanian bank BCR issues first green bond

15 October 2021

Lender BCR joins a growing number of corporate issuers of green bonds in Romania.

Russia to become carbon neutral by 2060

15 October 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin set the goal of carbon neutrality by 2060 during comments in his speech at the plenary session of Russia’s Energy Week on October 13.

Solar surge could see Indian coal power peak by 2024

14 October 2021

If India keeps installing solar capacity at the rate it has achieved for the last three months, coal-fired power could peak in the 2023-24 financial year.

Germany awards 1,494 MW of onshore wind capacity

14 October 2021

Germany’s Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) has awarded 1,494 MW of onshore wind capacity at a total of 166 projects as the country’s latest onshore was oversubscribed for the first time since December 2020.

AfrElec: Green Climate Fund invests $150mn in Desert to Power

14 October 2021

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has invested $150mn in the African Development Bank’s Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility.

US investment group Pimco grant SA development bank ZAR3bn green loan

14 October 2021

Pacific Investment Management (Pimco) has given a groundbreaking R3bn green loan to the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).