REM - Renewable Energy
REM: Hottest summer ever as climate extremes accelerate
Hottest summer ever as climate extremes accelerate
Summer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere broke records for the second year in a row, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Global heating could exceed 3°C by end of century, say researchers
Methane emissions are rising faster than ever before, says new research led by Stanford University. The problem is so dire that global heating could exceed 3°C by the end of century, a level at which there would be chaos at an unprecedented level.
China's Envision to invest $1bn in Spain for green hydrogen industrial park
Envision Energy and partners will invest $1bn in Spain to make electrolysers and other green hydrogen equipment. The agreement, announced on September 10, has been signed with the Spanish government and financial leaders.
Brazil grapples with fire pandemic as climate woes intensify
In 2024, Brazil is waking up to the reality of climate change as it deals with wildfires up and down the country. A severe drought in the Amazon region is also causing alarm as water levels in the eponymous river drop dangerously low.
Petrobras, Gerdau team up for green projects
Petrobras and Gerdau have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaborations in decarbonisation projects, the companies announced.
Eni, Snam start up Italy's first industrial-scale CCS project
Eni and Snam have launched injection operations at Italy’s first industrial-scale carbon capture and storage project.
EBRD lends Turkey’s Borusan EnBW $60mn to expand wind energy
Eni nears start on Livorno biofuel project
Italy’s Eni is set to launch construction work in the near future as part of the planned conversion of the idled 84,000 barrel per day oil refinery in Livorno into Italy’s third biorefinery.
China Jiangxi, Chint New Energy win contract to build 100-MW solar power plant in Namibia
South Africa's rail, ports utility Transnet gets $8mn EU grant to help meet internal green energy commitments
MOL increases stake in alternative energy company Alteo
Indonesia's biodiesel expansion raises concerns over palm oil supply
IAEA endorses Japan’s soil recycling plan for Fukushima cleanup
Japan's strategy for recycling soil from Fukushima Prefecture, which was excavated during the aftermath of the 2011 nuclear disaster, aligns with international safety standards, according to a report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency
India's Tata Power surpasses 100,000 home EV charger installations
Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power companies and a leading EV charging solutions provider, announced on September 9 that it had surpassed the installation of 100,000 home EV chargers nationwide.
Tata Power unit begins production at 2 GW solar cell plant in India’s Tamil Nadu
TP Solar Ltd., a unit of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) and a solar cell and module manufacturer, has commenced production at its 2 GW solar cell line in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
Serbia's NIS and China's Sinopec sign agreement on green energy
Serbia's oil and gas company NIS signed a memorandum on scientific and technological cooperation with China's Sinopec Petroleum Engineering Corporation on September 9.
Officials say modernisation of largest Kyrgyz hydro power plant Toktogul nearing completion
Iraq’s Nasiriyah records world's highest temperature at 48.7°C
The Iraqi city of Nasiriyah has recorded the world's highest temperature in the past 24 hours.
EliTe Solar establishes $150mn solar manufacturing facility in Egypt
Romania ready to launch EU-funded CfD scheme for 5GW wind and solar power plants
Romania’s Energy Minister Burduja approved the final draft of the 15-year Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, aimed to support the development of photovoltaic and wind projects with a capacity of 5MW based on €3bn financing from the EU.
Indonesia to establish nuclear energy programme implementation organisation as part of nuclear strategy
Indonesia is set to launch the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementation Organisation (NEPIO) this year, a pivotal step in the nation's nuclear energy strategy, which includes plans for domestic uranium production.
Suzlon wins India’s largest wind energy order
Pune-based Suzlon Group, a renewable energy solutions provider, has secured India’s largest wind energy order, totalling 1.17 GW, from NTPC Green Energy Limited, the renewables arm of state-owned energy conglomerate NTPC Limited.
India's IREDA signs MoU for 900 MW Upper Karnali hydropower project in Nepal
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SJVN Ltd., GMR Energy Ltd., and their associated companies for the development and implementation of the 900 MW Upper Karnali project.
Not even “cancer explosion” warnings deterring Turkey from coal power expansion, says HRW
“I have asthma, and my doctor says I need clean air. But there is no clean air. We are all ill here,” relates villager living near plant fed by “carbon bomb” mine.
Investors propose massive offshore wind power projects in Vietnam
Two investors have proposed ambitious offshore wind power projects totalling up to 7,000 MW in Can Gio District, a move that could significantly boost the city’s renewable energy capacity
Gurīn Energy and Trinasolar forge key agreement for renewable energy project, eyeing export initiative to Indonesia
Vanda RE Pte Ltd, a joint venture majority-owned by Singapore's Gurīn Energy Pte Ltd, secured a significant framework supply agreement with Trinasolar, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions.
Brazil must drastically cut emissions by 2035, study warns
A study by the Climate Observatory network suggests Brazil needs to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 92% by 2035 to contribute fairly to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Montenegro’s EPCG and KfW sign €40mn loan agreement for HPP Perucica expansion
Montenegro's state-run power producer, EPCG, said on September 6 that it secured a €40mn loan from the German Development Bank (KfW) to fund the installation of the A8 unit in the Perucica hydro power plant (HPP).
Vero shopping centre in Skopje installs rooftop solar power plant
Profit of Russian hydropower major RusHydro drops in 2Q24
Russian state hydropower holding RusHydro posted a 7.2% year-on-year increase in revenues to RUB127.5bn in 2Q24, while EBITDA decreased by 3.7% y/y to RUB34bn.
PANNIER: Central Asia can aim for big league in critical raw materials
Kazakhstan uranium deal with Tajikistan points to regional cooperation that could unlock wealth of resources for energy and tech transitions.
Alicorp expands solar energy use at Piura flour plant
Alicorp, a leading Peruvian food and personal care product manufacturer, has announced the installation of a second solar energy system at its Molino plant in Piura, Peru, aimed at producing wheat flour.
US Vote 2024: Cleantech industry poised to thrive regardless of election outcome (Energy insights)
The outcome of the US presidential election could have significant implications for global energy dynamics.
AGP-Europe signs long-term solar power deal with Rezolv Energy
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), a division of the Ardagh Group, has announced the signing of a long-term virtual power purchase agreement with Rezolv Energy’s St. George solar photovoltaic project in Bulgaria.
Chilean energy associations slam government's new subsidy bill
Four major Chilean energy associations jointly issued a statement criticising the government's new electricity subsidy bill recently presented to the National Congress.
Poland wants renewables to make up 56% of electricity mix in 2030
Poland aims for 56% of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030, Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska said on September 5.
Green building gains momentum in Vietnam
Vietnam is witnessing a growing trend towards green construction, with potential for mandatory adoption in the near future
Samsung subsidiary joins forces with Vietnamese firm for rooftop solar power
Samsung C&T's Vista Global has teamed up with local player CME Solar Investments to accelerate the development of rooftop solar power in Vietnam
President Jokowi urges global investment in Indonesia's green energy transition
On September 5, Indonesian President Joko Widodo called on developed nations to invest in the country’s renewable energy and climate initiatives, highlighting its vast potential for green energy development and carbon reduction
Singapore moves forward with green power imports from Indonesia
Singapore has granted five companies, including Adaro Solar International and Keppel Energy, the necessary conditional licences to move ahead with plans to import renewable energy from Indonesia
Costa Rica secures €25mn for green hydrogen development
Costa Rica has obtained approval for a €25mn ($27.8mn) project to significantly boost its green hydrogen sector, supporting the country's efforts to decarbonise its economy.
Montenegro’s EPCG adopts battery electric storage systems project
The board of directors of Montenegrin power company EPCG have approved the proposal for the development of battery electric storage systems (BESS) project.
Astronergy receives orders for Algerian 1GW solar panel modules
Lower energy prices weigh on leading Hungarian alternative energy company
Hungarian alternative energy company Alteo Group reported a 15% decline in revenue to HUF49.7bn (€130mn) in the first half, primarily due to decreasing global market prices.
MOL starts production at green hydrogen plant at Hungarian refinery
MOL has started production at the largest green hydrogen plant in Central and Eastern Europe, located at its Danube refinery near Budapest. The 10-MW capacity plant will produce 1,600 tonnes of carbon-neutral green hydrogen annually.
Biomethane wins battle in the Brazilian Senate, Petrobras pays
Brazil's Senate is set to vote on a bill requiring thermoelectric plants to use biomethane, a plant-based gas, as part of their fuel mix starting in 2026, according to a report by Senator Veneziano Vital do Rêgo (MDB-PB).
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