Tag: Energy transition
AIIB and Bloomberg Philanthropies to boost renewables in Asia
The two groups will work together to increase the pace and scale of clean energy deployment and capital mobilisation across Asia.
Green loan agreed for Bui hydro-solar plant
Bui Power Authority secures groundbreaking $24m green loan for investment in and expansion of solar-hydro hybrid projects.Â
Ghana energy transition plans take shape
The government, private sector, civil society organisations and representatives of the UN have met to feedback on the plan ahead of a launch later this year.Â
Global shocks are affecting energy transition progress, says new WEF report
As countries shift their focus to energy security at the expense of equity, a much speedier and more inclusive energy transition is still required to deliver a sustainable, secure and equitable energy future.
EIB announces projects across Bulgaria, Estonia, Israel, Palestine and Spain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced projects including a desalination plant, a grain terminal and energy efficiency programmes.Â
WFEO best practice project to make major contribution to global climate...
Professor Jianping Wu of Tsinghua University writes about the innovative World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) Climate Change Mitigation Best Practice Project as a new industry report into digital technology and net zero is launched.
Traditional procurement and collaboration methods are no longer enough
Traditional procurement and collaboration methods have become outdated and inherently inefficient in today’s world. To survive, industries have no option but to embrace change, writes Schneider Electric's Stacy Van Dolah-Evans.Â
Digital protection on the path to net zero
The way industry collates, stores and shares information across projects to support net zero requires consideration of the contractual responsibilities, write Sheena Sood and Sophia Harlow of international construction law firm Beale & Co.Â
EIB and Iberdrola agree $1.7bn deal for 22 energy projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola agree to financing of 19 solar power plants and three onshore wind farms in Spain, Portugal and Germany.
Technology transition must be built on trust
Schneider Electric’s senior VP, building segments president, Estelle Monod and global segment director, design firms, Stacy Van Dolah-Evans tell IG that trust, training and culture change can help the construction industry overcome the knowledge gap that has held back decarbonisation.