REM - Renewable Energy
Ukraine could become the green powerhouse of Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy laid out a vision of Ukraine as a “hub for modern green energy” in Europe to over 1,000 Western leaders and top European businesspeople in his comments to the Ukraine Recovery conference on June 21.
HESS puts Slovenia’s largest solar power plant into operation
New plant next to the Brezice HPP uses a hybrid system that combines solar and water energy.
European oil majors scale back climate ambitions and shift back to hydrocarbons
European oil majors are scaling back their ambitions in green energy and returning more focus to higher profit-yielding hydrocarbon projects in response to the energy crisis, aligning themselves more closely with their US counterparts.
Ghana: Bui Power Authority completes first floating solar project in West African Sub-region
BP, Orsted solve row over overlapping CCS, wind projects in the UK North Sea
In a letter, the pair said that a “commercial agreement had been reached” that meant that BP had “no remaining objection” to Orsted’s 2.6-GW Hornsea Four offshore wind farm, comprising 180 turbines.
Uruguay outlines green hydrogen ambitions
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou says his government intended to invest a total of $4bn in renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.
South Africa partners Denmark, The Netherlands to establish $1bn green hydrogen development fund
Nigerian government launches cassava bioethanol project to drive sustainable growth
This initiative, which also aims to address food security concerns, comes in the wake of the government's decision to remove fuel subsidies, indicating a shift towards sustainable growth and development.
Cruise ship emissions rebound in Croatia post-pandemic
Cruise ships visiting Croatia are now emitting over one third of the sulphur dioxide produced by the country’s entire car fleet, finds Transport & Environment.
Central Asia’s water crisis gaining rapid momentum, cities forced to introduce water rationing
Central Asia could run out of drinking water this summer as rising global temperatures threaten the region with yet another severe drought that imperils the well-being of millions of people, the Climate Action Network warned in a report.
EU, Chile team up to accelerate development of latter's hydrogen economy
The EU and Chile’s government have launched two collaborative initiatives to support the development of renewable hydrogen in the South American country, the European Commission announced last week.
Provaris kicks off 270-MW green hydrogen project in Norway
The project will be developed in partnership with Norwegian Hydrogen and is expected to become one of the largest green hydrogen production facilities in the Nordic region.
UK opposition Labour party reaffirms 60-GW offshore wind target for 2030
Labour MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero in the UK Ed Miliband has reaffirmed his party’s pledge to have 60 GW of offshore wind capacity up and running by the end of the decade if it wins power.
SJVN pens memo to develop 5 GW of renewable capacity in India
India’s SJVN has signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. (MAHAGENCO) to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects in the Indian state of Maharashtra, the company announced last week.
Air Liquide strikes Chinese wind, solar PPA with Three Gorges
French gas tech manufacturer Air Liquide has entered into a power purchase agreement with China Three Gorges Renewables and China Three Gorges Corp. Jiangsu Branch, subsidiaries of China Three Gorges, a major renewable electricity producer.
EBRD lends €82mn to Montenegro for 55 MW wind farm
Slovenia’s NLB bank plans to issue green bonds
Biden administration proposes further fee cuts for wind, solar projects on federal land
Australian wind power owners set for $5.8bn in profit over next 20 years
Australian wind energy asset owners stand to earn AU$8.5bn ($5.8bn) in net profit over the next 20 years, according to an analysis of the efficiency of wind power in the country that was carried out by IntelStor.
Voltalia launches its largest UK solar park
The South Farm solar park boasts a capacity of 50 MW, providing more than half of the governing body's electricity requirements. Santander UK has played a crucial role by offering GBP25mn ($32mn) to fund the project's construction and operation.
Offshore green hydrogen production now a reality in China
A Chinese government-owned wind turbine manufacturer has, for the first time, successfully managed to produce green hydrogen from regular seawater at an offshore location.
Africa energy transition and climate change research – new findings
Energy transition research in Africa is relatively new but fast-growing. However, just 25% of academic articles on energy transitions in Africa are by researchers on the continent, analysts at African Arguments have found.
Schneider Electric opens Novi Sad facility and signs distribution network contract
Last Friday, the French multinational company unveiled its new facility in Novi Sad and signed a partnership contract with Serbia’s Ministry of Mining and Energy
Algeria announces $1.93bn plan to cut energy consumption by 10% by 2030
The Algerian National Agency for the Promotion and Rationalisation of Energy (APRUE) announced a plan to spend DZD260bn ($1.93bn) to cut energy consumption by 10% by 2030.
South Korea’s return to nuclear power picks up the pace
Work has now started at the all-important Shin Hanul nuclear power plant after the central government gave the all clear earlier in the month in a meeting of the Power Development Project Promotion Committee.
South Africa renewables firm Gosolr targets middle-income households via subscription-based solar solutions
Kenyan firm Sosian Energy starts supplying geothermal-generated electricity to national grid
Iran hails discovery of largest copper deposit in Middle East
Explorers declare big find just months after country celebrates announcement of huge lithium reserves. Both copper and lithium are playing key roles in the green energy revolution.
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