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13 01 2020 | 10:09

Double the Share of Renewables in the ‘Decade of Action’ to Achieve Energy Transition Objectives.

USD 10 trillion of fossil fuel investment must be redirected towards energy transformation by 2030

13 01 2020 | 10:02

150 Countries Begin Discussions on Energy Transformation at 10th IRENA Assembly.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The 10th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) got underway this morning, bringing together decision makers from 150 countries.

13 01 2020 | 07:50

Shutdown of US coal power facilities saved over 26,000 lives, study finds.

Shift to gas saved more than 300m tons of planet-heating carbon dioxide as nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide levels dropped. The human toll from coal-fired pollution in America has been laid bare…

13 01 2020 | 07:41

Fukushima unveils plans to become renewable energy hub.

Japan aims to power region, scene of 2011 meltdown, with 100% renewable energy by 2040. Fukushima is planning to transform itself into a renewable energy hub, almost nine years after it became the…

11 01 2020 | 14:34

First Large Battery in Republic of Ireland Targets Super-Fast Grid Services.

The Fluence-supplied battery system will make money via a new product that rewards high-speed frequency response. The Republic of Ireland recently received its first grid-scale battery, which will…

11 01 2020 | 14:32

Belgium’s total electricity share from renewable energy reaches new highs.

For the first time since 2010, Belgium exported more electricity than it imported, it emerged from figures produced by high voltage network operator Elia that states the situation is the “reverse of…

11 01 2020 | 13:55

Renewables Poised to Support New Age of Development as Global Decision Makers Gather for 10th Assembly.

More than 1,500 delegates from around the world arrive in Abu Dhabi to advance the energy transformation

09 01 2020 | 14:21

Africa Solar Trade Exhibitions 2020: Ethiopia: 24-26 Feb.| Kenya : 03-05 June| Tanzania : 16-18 Sept.

Solar Africa returns to East Africa at Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania 7th Solar Africa 2020, East Africa's largest Solar Energy Products and Equipment fair is back, in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania to…

09 01 2020 | 09:16

Equinor aims to cut emissions in Norway towards near zero in 2050.

Equinor has committed to slash greenhouse gas emissions in Norway. Equinor has launched a new climate ambition to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its operated offshore fields and…

09 01 2020 | 09:12

Co-op commits to 100% recyclable packaging for own brand products.

The Co-op has announced a new commitment to only use 100% recyclable packaging for its own brand products. The Co-op has banned black plastic packaging from all its products and by the summer of…

09 01 2020 | 08:38

Water wars: early warning tool uses climate data to predict conflict hotspots.

Tension over water scarcity is increasing across the globe. A new system flags up where this threatens to erupt into violence. Researchers from six organisations have developed an early warning…

08 01 2020 | 14:23

Next Generation Battery Materials Project Exceeding Expectations.

Nexeon – the UK company developing silicon materials for next generation Li-ion batteries – has reached the halfway stage in its £10million SUNRISE project, and has already produced silicon battery…

08 01 2020 | 14:13

These Three European Countries Broke Major Renewables Records In 2019.

In climate terms, 2019 was a calamitous year for the planet. Hurricanes, cyclones and flooding killed and displaced thousands across Asia, Europe and Africa and in both North and South America;…

08 01 2020 | 11:51

Registration is now open for GORD’s 2020 workshops

A new year has already begun, and it won’t be long before we roll out our 2020 workshops starting from February. Last year, 500+ practitioners benefited from GORD’s training series and many qualified…

08 01 2020 | 11:44

WINDEUROPE Technology Workshop 2020 - 23-24 April 2020 in Naples, Italy.

 Two technical workshops in one unmissable event

29 12 2019 | 07:18

Innovative Hydropower Project Unveiled at COP25.

A major new energy innovation project to demonstrate how smart hydropower technologies can deliver a low-carbon, reliable and resilient power system was launched today. The €18 million initiative was…

29 12 2019 | 07:15

Batteries Will Change the Energy Industry Forever.

Energy storage is no longer an asset class that utilities can ignore. One of the biggest criticisms of renewable energy has been its inherently intermittent nature. Solar energy plants don't produce…

29 12 2019 | 07:12

Renewables Are Gaining Traction, But We Need to Be Able to Store the Energy.

Investing in grid infrastructure would enable utilities to incorporate modern technology, making the grid more resilient and flexible.

29 12 2019 | 06:40

New Report Underlines the Great Potential of Renewables as a Source of Reliable Power for Refugee Settlements

IRENA and UNHCR forge partnership to increase the role of renewable power solutions for displaced communities Geneva, Switzerland - On-site renewable energy solutions can cost-effectively supply…

26 12 2019 | 12:02

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