REM - Renewable Energy
GE unveils new designs for Haliade-X offshore wind turbine in midst of patent row
GE has unveiled new designs for the Haliade-X offshore wind turbine because of its patent dispute with rival manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE).
Siemens Gamesa calls for quotas on EU-made wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa, the leading wind-turbine manufacturer, has called for a quota system on the amount of EU-produced turbines installed in the trade bloc, reports the Financial Times.
BayWa r.e. unveils subsidy-free floating wind project off Portugal
BayWa r.e. of Germany has applied to secure the seabed rights for a floating offshore wind project off Portugal. The company said the project will be the world’s first floating wind project that is subsidy-free.
“Overriding public interest” essential to renewables in the EU: WindEurope
The EU wants a massive expansion in renewable energy. It wants wind energy to grow from 190 GW today to 510 GW by 2030. But Europe is not building enough wind farms to reach this target, says WindEurope.
Report: 60% growth in US offshore wind long-term targets in Q3
Landmark federal policy, record investments and new state-level actions drove the US offshore wind industry forward in the third quarter of 2022, with coastal states increasing their long-term targets by 58%, a new record for quarterly growth.
Museveni defends oil development plans, reiterates commitment to net zero by 2050
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has said that his government is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 but does not expect fossil fuel consumption to be eliminated completely.
Latin America offshore wind: 34 GW of installed capacity by 2050
Driven by the growth of off-grid green hydrogen projects, Latin America will see a sharp increase in offshore wind projects, with capacity reaching 34 GW by 2050, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.
Vårgrønn completes purchase in 3.6-GW Dogger Bank offshore wind farm off UK
Vårgrønn, a joint venture between the Italian energy company Plenitude and the Norwegian energy entrepreneur and investor HitecVision, has acquired Plenitude’s stake in Dogger Bank A, B and C.
Dominion Energy proposes new solar projects in US
Dominion Energy Virginia has proposed nearly two dozen new solar and energy storage projects for Virginia customers. If approved, the projects will provide more than 800 MW of carbon-free electricity, enough to power more than 200,000 Virginia homes.
DFC commits $40mn to the EEGF to enhance energy access
South Africa's coal-to-fuels giant Sasol, steel maker ArcelorMittal seal partnership to decarbonise operations
Rooftop solar could produce 5,000 MW of renewable energy in Iran says industry association
Most of Europe still dependent on oil and gas for fuel
Europe is hoping to wean itself off Russian gas and turn to renewables but only a few countries rely on hydropower for the majority of their energy needs, while most of the rest of Europe relies on oil and gas.
Demand for EVs in Uzbekistan declines 30% in September
Great interest but not enough cash for e-cars in North Macedonia
North Macedonia will soon start producing e-cars and Skopje’s first electric vehicles exhibition drew crowds, but few people in the county can afford to go electric.
Food waste apps gain users as cost of living soars
With food prices rising at rates not seen in a generation or more, food waste apps active in Central and Southeast Europe have seen a sudden upturn in the number of users.
Germany eyes Mongolia’s wealth of key commodities in climate fight such as copper, rare earth metals
KEPCO losses put its energy transition plans at risk
South Korean state utility KEPCO could find it difficult to follow through on its plan to sell its coal and gas assets abroad to fund the clean energy transition at home as it tries to fill a $12bn operating loss hole in its balance sheet.
EBRD invests $13.8mn in first green bond listed in Georgia
NYK to develop offshore wind education
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Nippon Marine Enterprises are to establish a training centre for offshore wind power generation in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
Adapted Turkish energy market to create ‘exciting’ opportunities for energy storage and renewables
Canadian official backs Guyana’s plans to develop both oil and renewable energy
Mark Berman, the Canadian high commissioner to Guyana, has said he does not believe the country’s plans to develop its oil industry as well as its renewable energy sector are contradictory.
Turkey’s Yapi Kredi Leasing obtains $120mn loan from IFC
South African miner Gold Field completes 50MW Khanyisa solar plant construction at South Deep mine in Gauteng
Clearer ESG rules needed in booming green bond market
The global green bond market was worth $552bn in 2021, accounting for 53% of all green, social and sustainability issuances, according to a recent report from Fitch.
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