REM - Renewable Energy
US clean energy groups unite against “harmful” retroactive solar tariff threat
Three major trade groups are lobbying lawmakers to oppose federal legislation that they say could lead to the cancellation of 4 GW of planned solar projects.
$150bn in capital investments in clean energy in US in just nine months
The US has seen more than $150bn in capital investment announced for utility-scale clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities since federal incentives were signed into law last August.
Two Swedish multi-gigawatt offshore wind projects advance
Freja Offshore has submitted a planning application for the 2.5-GW Mareld floating offshore wind farm in the North Sea off western Sweden.
Imports play a major role in EU carbon footprints
The European Parliament has now approved legislation to phase in a levy on high-carbon imports based on the CO2 emitted in producing them, reports Statista. The law is a world first.
N-Sea to connect offshore wind farm to Dutch natural gas platform
N-Sea is to connect a German offshore wind project to a Dutch natural gas platform, the company has announced.
Steel giant to partner on 554-MW wind project in Brazil
Steel giant ArcelorMittal is to form a joint venture partnership with Casa dos Ventos, one of Brazil’s largest developers and producers of renewable energy projects, to develop a 554-MW wind power project.
Solar power plants in Armenia generate more electricity than its nuclear plant
The Armenian government aims to expand renewable energy sources, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan said today, adding that the Metsamor NPP has reached 100% capacity for the first time since major repairs.
Uruguay generated 91% clean electricity in 2022
Uruguay generated 91% of its electricity from clean and renewable sources in 2022, according to the Latin American country’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining. The news was reported by the Renewables Now outlet.
G7 sets targets for wind, solar but cannot agree to phase out coal
The Group of Seven (G7) group of rich nations has established high targets for offshore wind and solar energy. The move was welcomed by renewable energy advocates and the member countries and the European Union.
China’s SPIC expands Brazilian presence to encompass hydrogen projects
China’s SPIC is expanding its presence in the Brazilian energy sector to encompass green and blue hydrogen production as well as LNG imports and natural gas-fired electricity generation.
bneGREEN: Belgrade fights air pollution with ‘liquid trees’
Serbia scientists have developed urban bioreactors, dubbed ‘liquid trees’, to help reduce air pollution in the capital Belgrade.
World Bank inks deal with French renewable energy investor Voltalia for construction of Malawi solar project
China’s Goldwind reaches 100 GW of wind turbines globally
China’s Goldwind, the largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, has reached 100 GW of installed capacity globally, the company has announced.
REM: California slashes rooftop solar income
California slashes rooftop solar income
Starting on April 15, California has slashed the income homeowners receive for installing rooftop solar when they sell excess electricity to the grid.
Canada’s climate emissions increased by 1.8% in 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions in Canada rose in 2021 by 1.8%, a lower figure than expected. This shows that Canada is making progress towards its goals, said Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
Germany closes remaining nuclear plants
Germany has closed down its three remaining nuclear power plants. The country is transitioning to renewable energy.
Africa-focused Atlantic Lithium begins infill drilling at flagship Ewoyaa project in Ghana
Poland’s Orlen Synthos Green Energy signs cooperation agreement with four Polish banks
UM6P, Shell sign MoU to produce low-carbon fuels in Morocco
Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and British oil and gas group Shell have signed an MoU to explore investment opportunities for low-carbon fuels in Morocco such as sustainable aviation fuel, according to a press release.
Tesla to make grid-scale batteries in China
Tesla has unveiled a factory to make Megapack batteries near Shanghai in China.
Nuclear reactors to be built at Polish coal site
Polish energy companies PGE and ZE PAK have established a joint venture to oversee the deployment of APR-1400 nuclear power plants at the Patnow coal site in central Poland.
Stellantis reportedly plans to assemble electric Citroen C3s at Kragujevac
The new electric C3 will be assembled at Stellantis’ factory at Kragujevac in Serbia, according to a report by Beta.
US approves $3bn transmission line for wind power
The TransWest Express Transmission Project, a $3bn transmission line spanning 1,178 km, has received final approval from the US Bureau of Land Management after 15 years of permitting.
Indian renewables strong at home, with hints of overseas expansion
At the end of 2022, India stood fourth on the Renewable Energy Installed Capacity rankings list. The nation also held fourth place in both the installed wind and solar power capacity rankings.
Ind-Ra report points to major rise in thermal power capacity for FY24
The influential India Ratings and Research agency (Ind-Ra) has said it anticipates a significant rise in thermal based power capacity in fiscal 2024.
Chint sells 200-MW solar Hungary portfolio to Shanghai Electric Power
China’s Chint Solar has sold a portfolio totalling 200 MW of solar photovoltaics in Hungary to publicly traded Shanghai Electric Power. The price tag was not disclosed.
Philippine conglomerate claims 24% of $1bn wind project in Laos
Reports from Manila last week pointed to the nation’s oldest registered conglomerate, Ayla Corporation, as investing in the first ever wind power project in Laos by way of a subsidiary, ACEN International.
Lithuania's green electricity producer teams up with French fund to develop 500 MW solar farms in Italy
Pre-licensing completed after Turkey receives record-breaking applications for solar and wind electricity storage facilities
Bosnia’s Tuzla airport to build photovoltaic power plant
Japanese energy, motoring firms to challenge China’s ammonia goals
Just weeks after China laid bare its plans one day to dominate the regional ammonia market, seven Japanese firms have come together to openly challenge Beijing’s attempt at cornering a potentially profitable future energy resource.
Taiwan’s domestic lithium battery production gets a boost
Formosa Smart Energy Tech Corporation (FSET), a subsidiary of the Formosa Plastics Group (FPG), has started construction on a large-scale battery facility in central Taiwan.
ASX-listed rare earths investor Lindian releases 'best yet' assay results for Malawi exploration drive
Indian nuclear power capacity to triple by 2031
A nation rarely mentioned in terms of nuclear power capacity, India is intending to at least triple its nuclear power capacity by 2031.
Zimbabwe on track to meet goal of generating 1,100MW of clean energy by 2025, minister says
Ukraine's first biomethane plant connects to gas network
Ukraine’s Regional Gas Company (RGK) has connected the country's first biomethane plant to its gas network, UBN reported.
“Ethiopia stalling talks to buy time for filling the dam,” claims Egypt’s Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs
Egypt's Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Hamdy Loza, has accused Ethiopia of intentionally delaying talks on the Nile dispute to "buy time" for filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) without reaching an agreement.
China greenlights CNOOC's offshore wind plans
China has endorsed Chinese offshore operator CNOOC Ltd’s plan to build a massive offshore wind farm in the South China Sea. This move is part of the government's plan to reduce carbon emissions, by powering offshore oil and gas fields with wind.
Giant South African carbon emitter Sasol to intensify its green ambitions, but critics are unconvinced
South Africa’s biggest polluter, Sasol, has recommitted to its net zero target by 2050, but indicated that its ability to meet the goal is dependent on profitability.
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