Tag: Renewable energy
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.
Net zero spotlight: Ghana draw up plans while facing consequences
Ghana has drawn up a detailed plan for its energy transition, leads its region in floating solar power but must to address the consequences of severe weather conditions.
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.
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.
Net zero spotlight: Scotland seeks renewables investment solutions
Scotland's ambitious plans to be net zero by 2045 mean finding solutions for stalled pumped storage capacity, attracting offshore wind investment and addressing its oil and gas legacy.
IEA: EV smart charging can strengthen renewables across grids
The International Energy Agency has published a report examining the opportunities to use smart charging of electric vehicles to drive greater renewables use and balance grid peaks and troughs.
Romania commits to 2GW onshore licensing round
Country's first auction of contract-for-difference support is set to spur 1,000MW of onshore wind and 1,000MW of solar PV following Albania success.
UK announces plans for hundreds of new oil and gas projects
New commitments to future licensing rounds will see hundreds of licenses awarded despite controversy over climate change consequences.
Scotland pushing for huge pumped storage revival
Consent granted for Drax to expand the Cruachan Power Station as Scotland looks to reignite a sector that hadn't grown for decades. abar
IEA: Electricity demand falling in advanced economies
Global growth in electricity demand will ease this year, as EU and USA use less electricity amid the energy crisis and an economic slowdown,