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Europe Needs Energy Security, Which Means Faster Expansion of Renewables

ZIV is partnering with utilities to maximise network capacity by connecting more renewable energy and storage technology.

Smart Grid

IElectrix ‘Shakti’ Smart Grid Demonstrator Launches in Delhi

The initiative combines solar PV, battery storage, smart transformer and energy management system in a microgrid at St. Xavier’s School in central New Delhi.

Solar Power Plant

Malaysia Pioneers Large-Scale Solar Project

Malaysia’s government plans to increase the share of renewable energy in its installed capacity to 31% in 2025 and 40% in 2035 under its power generation plan.…

Carbon Emissions

Australia’s Santos Deepens 2030 GHG Reduction Target

Australian independent Santos plans to deepen its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission cuts to 30pc for scope one and two emissions by 2030, up from its previous targe…

Electric Car

In the Battle over Electric Vehicles, Could Hydrogen Win?

As the future of automotive power heads away from the internal combustion engine toward electric vehicle technology, the industry has two options: fuel cell ele…

Carbon Emissions

Covid-19 Cuts Japan’s Energy Emissions in FY 2020-21

Japan's energy-related CO2 emissions fell by around 83mn t in the April 2020-March 2021 fiscal year, as the Covid-19 pandemic limited economic activity and redu…

Hydropower Plant

Brazil Opens Consultation on Hydropower Capacity Review

Brazil's mines and energy ministry has opened a public consultation over the proposed revision of the nameplate generation capacity of the country's hydroelectr…

Net Zero Emission

Climate Week Opens with Strong Call to Accelerate Climate Action

The first-ever Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week, MENACW 2022, opened with a strong call to accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

China

Chinese Geothermal Company Issues First Green Bond in Geothermal Sector

China-based geothermal heating giant Sinopec Green Energy Geothermal Development Co, Ltd have successfully issued a “Carbon Neutrality” green bond in Shanghai…

Nuclear Power Plant

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief in Ukraine to Talk Safety Support

The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s director-general arrived in Ukraine March 29 for talks with senior government officials on delivering “urgent technical assistance…

Offshore Wind Power

UK Looks to Triple Solar and More than Quadruple Offshore Wind Power

The UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is set to soon unveil targets to triple solar power capacity, quadruple offshore wind installa…

Shell Launches Start-Up Accelerator Programme at Expo 2020 Dubai

UK energy firm Shell announced a three-month start-up accelerator programme for UAE energy companies.

Nuclear Power Plant

Ukraine Scrubbing Nuclear Agencies of Russian Influence

Ukraine’s nuclear sector is taking steps to remove Russian influence from its operations.

China

Four Hydrogen-Ready Power Plants for China’s Greater Bay Area

Siemens Energy has signed agreements with Guangdong Energy Group and Shenzhen Energy Group to deliver a total of four H-class combined cycle power units.

China

Global Wind and Solar Growth on Track to Meet Climate Targets

Solar and wind power can grow enough to limit global warming to 1.5C if the 10-year average compound growth rate of 20% can be maintained to 2030.