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Trump: Biden’s Policies To Bring ‘Energy Disaster’ To The U.S.

In his first public speech since leaving office in January, former President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden’s energy policies and said they would bri…

Tidal Energy

North America’s Oldest Tidal Power Plant Set for Closing

Nova Scotia Power, the owner of the Annapolis Tidal Generating Station, has decided to retire the 37-year-old power plant following a failure related to its ele…

United States

American Clean Power Association Statement on Power Outages in Texas

The American Clean Power Association today issued the following statement on the ongoing power outages in Texas

Net Zero Emission

Bank of America to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions Before 2050

The company is committed to deploy $445bn by 2030 under its Environmental Business Initiative

United States

US Renewables Trade Group Formally Launches

American Clean Power Association unveils new website and adverts showcasing the sector

Microgrid

Microgrid Partnership Sealed to Grow Sector

MPC Energy Solutions and Enernet Global to develop projects in Latin America, Africa, Australia and Asia

Solar Power Plant

Engie Commissioned 630 MW of Solar in 2020

The French energy business said PV made up 21% of the 3 GW of new renewables generation capacity it installed last year, with the majority of its total new clea…

Nuclear Power Plant

America’s New Strategy for Space Nuclear Power

Among the flurry of executive orders and proclamations signed during his final weeks in office, President Trump issued two directives that have received little …

Solar Power Plant

EDF Renewables Switches on 214 MW of Solar + Storage in Southern California

EDF Renewables North America completed and reached commercial operation of the Desert Harvest 1 and Desert Harvest 2 Solar Projects.

Electric Car

President Joe Biden Commits to Replacing Entire Federal Fleet with Electric Vehicles

The commitment, if it bears out, could give a boost to U.S. automakers, particularly those that have diverse portfolios that include passenger cars, commercial …

Net Zero Emission

Total Quits American Petroleum Institute Over Climate Goals

French multinational energy company Total has withdrawn its membership within the American Petroleum Institute.

Hydrogen Project

Thyssenkrupp to Install Water Electrolysis Plant in Canada

Hydro-Québec, a state-owned company, is one of the largest hydropower suppliers in North America due to the enormous hydraulic energy resources in the province…

Oil Price

How Will Biden’s Presidency Impact South America’s Oil Boom?

Much has been made of President-elect Joe Biden’s energy policies and the negative impact they will have on the U.S. oil industry, which is laboring to survive…

Wind Power Project

Vestas Lands 500MW Turbine Deal in Columbia

Danish supplier notches first contract for EnVentus units in Latin America.

Nuclear Policy

Iran Plans 20% Uranium Enrichment 'As Soon As Possible'

The move comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. in the waning days of the administration of President Donald Trump, who unilaterally withdrew …