Renewables

Irish Green Leader Appointed Energy Minister

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has been appointed Energy Minister in the newly-formed Irish coalition government.

Geothermal Power Plant

PPC Renewables to Partner with ELECTOR on up to Four Geothermal Projects in Greece

The company, which focuses on renewable energy, is entering a decisive phase of harnessing the geothermal potential granted by the Greek government.

Energy Transition

Renewables Transition in Philippines Urged for Cheaper Electricity

Its reliance on imported thermal coal has caused price surges for consumers.

Market Analysis

U.S. Renewables Produced 27.1% More Electricity Than Coal

Renewable energy sources produced significantly more electricity than coal during the first four months of 2020 and topped nuclear power as well,.

Market Analysis

Africa's Solar Ambitions Scale Up

May was a big month for solar power announcements in Africa and Chinese investment in African renewables has increased despite continuing focus on coal.

Market Analysis

Hydropower CEOs Say Sustainable Hydro can Help Covid-19 Recovery Efforts

Hydropower needs to be included in economic stimulus packages for renewables to help aid Covid-19 recovery efforts.

Gas power plant

Trump's Energy Regulators Are Undercutting Growth of Renewables

Federal regulators' rule changes to prop up coal and natural gas power plants could severely disrupt progress toward a clean, renewable energy future.

Solar Power Plant

India Awards USD 6 Billion Solar Power Contract to Adani Green Energy

India's state renewable energy agency SECI has awarded a USD 6 billion contract to domestic renewables company Adani Green Energy Limited.

Offshore Wind Power

Total to Buy 51% Stake in Seagreen 1 Offshore Wind Farm

Global energy player Total has agreed to buy 51% stake in Seagreen 1 offshore wind farm project from SSE Renewables.

Energy Storage Project

Hawaiian Electric Reveals Full List of Winners From Its Big Energy Storage Procurement

Hawaiian Electric this week revealed the full list of winners from its second large-scale procurement of energy storage and renewables for the islands of Oahu, …

Offshore Wind Power

Iberdrola to Pour up to EUR 4bn in Renewables in France

Spanish power utility Iberdrola SA plans to invest between EUR 3 billion and EUR 4 billion over the next four years.

Wind Farm

EDF and Partners Start Construction of France's Fecamp Wind Farm

EDF Renewables (EDF.PA) and energy companies Enbridge Inc (ENB.TO) and wpd announced on Tuesday the start of construction of the Fecamp offshore wind farm in no…

Energy Transition

Dubai's Energy Transition Beats 2020 Target

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has announced that the emirate's transition to clean energy, targeted at 7% for 2020, has been exceeded, with 9% of the re…

Wind Power Project

Trump Administration Extends Tax Breaks for Renewables Projects

Tax credits worth 2.5 cents per kilowatt hour extended for both wind and solar schemes.

Energy Storage Project

Statkraft to Manage Major UK Solar and Storage Project

Statkraft has been chosen by Warrington Renewables to manage what is claimed to be UK’s largest solar and battery energy storage project.