REM - Renewable Energy
EU wind installations up 33% in 2022 despite challenging supply chain
The EU installed 15 GW of new wind farms in 2022, according to preliminary data from WindEurope. That’s 33% more than 2021.
Siemens Gamesa clinches supply deals for wind projects off Denmark and in Canada
Wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa has secured supply deals for a 1-GW wind project off Denmark and a 495-MW project in Canada.
India gives thumbs-up on nationwide green hydrogen project
Low-carbon investments to rise by $60bn in 2023 as inflation weakens; hydrogen and CCUS spending to surge
Global spending on low-carbon projects will increase by $60bn this year, 10% higher than 2022, led by wind developments but helped by a significant rise in funding for hydrogen and CCUS infrastructure, according to new Rystad Energy research.
Ørsted applies for permits for 15 GW of wind off Sweden
Ørsted has applied to start permitting for four projects totaling 15 GW of offshore wind off Sweden that could become operational in 2032, reports trade media.
US to streamline offshore wind regulations, saving industry $1bn over 20 years
The US Department of the Interior will reform its regulations for the development of offshore wind projects to help meet climate goals, the department has announced.
“Decisive action” needed from US policymakers to build a clean energy future, says Siemens Gamesa
America’s policymakers must “act decisively” to build a clean energy future, says Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) in a white paper issued January 16.
Controversy continues over whale deaths in area of US offshore wind development
Supporters of offshore wind have said there is no reason to blame the sector for seven recent whale deaths off New Jersey and New York. Others are saying that site preparation for the wind farms should be halted while there is a federal probe.
Japan bids to join global hydrogen and ammonia push
The world is entering a new age of clean energy technology manufacturing
The energy world is at the “dawn of a new industrial age” – the age of clean energy technology manufacturing, says a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
EBRD to help Armenia scale up its renewable energy sector
Zambia, UAE sign $2bn deal to develop solar projects, delivery 2,000MW of electricity
Central Asia’s shorter winters are whittling away glaciers
Glaciers are disappearing around the world. Here’s how it happens in Central Asia.
Nigeria's future is green: renewables can meet nearly 60% of energy demand by 2050, IRENA says
IEA five-point action plan could avoid a new European energy crisis this year
Europe faces another energy crisis that may start in the summer, leading gas and power prices to spike again. Europe won this winter’s battle in the energy war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but will receive even less gas than last year.
South Korea, UAE seal nuclear expansion deal
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are to "deepen and accelerate collaboration in the peaceful nuclear energy sector," after leaders signed a series of deals this week.
Aliyev meets head of Fortesque in Davos
“The formula of Ukrainian survival is unity!" CEO of Ukraine's largest energy company tells Atlantic Council forum
Maxim Timchenko, the CEO of DTEK, Ukraine’s leading power company, joined the Atlantic Council’s discussion “Europe in Crisis: The path forward” at the 2023 Forum on January 16.
Korean nuclear tech looks to go global
Ivory Coast signs deal for 50MW PV solar energy plant
River of waste clogs Serbia’s Lake Potpec after heavy rains
Packaging waste, household appliances, dead animals and other debris swept down Lim River to gather behind barrier protecting Potpec hydropower plant.
Zimbabwe's lithium: Chinese clean energy giant Suzhou forges partnership to develop processing plant
Slovenia presents draft spatial plan for Ojstrica wind farm
Kyrgyzstan's 'lake that doesn't freeze' freezes over
ASX-listed Lindian Resources says rare earths drill programme in Malawi shows 'outstanding' promise
SOCAR and UAE's Masdar signs a new deal
MoU signed for Saudi SAF alliance
Malawi to add 25MW of new output by mid-February 2023, senior government official says
Chinese nuclear construction on the increase
Desalination units to supply drinking water to 70% of inhabitants of Iran’s Bushehr province ‘in near future’
British companies to invest $2bn in renewable energy projects to generate 2,000MW in Zambia, top envoy says
Egypt’s Karmsolar secures $2.8mn loan from HSBC Egypt to fund development of Farafra Solar Grid Project
Czechia recorded a 366% y/y increase in new photovoltaic plants
Green Technologies Industries’ recycling factory in Kazakhstan doubles output volume
Renewables to overtake coal in electricity generation soon
Hundreds of protesters currently trying to halt the continued development of a coal mine in Germany – which would involve the destruction of the now abandoned village of Lützerath – are putting pressure on the government to phase out coal use.
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