Energy

Distributed energy

South Korea Launches ‘Jeju-Style’ Distributed Energy Masterplan

Jeju Island has so far expanded the proportion of renewables to 39% of all its power facilities.

Net Zero Emission

Helping EU Countries Reach Net Zero Requires a More Supportive ‘Demand’ Response

Helping EU countries lower energy prices and become carbon neutral by 2050 requires a more supportive ‘demand’ response, writes Simon Bushell, founder and CEO…

Nuclear Power Plant

U.S. Is Set to Launch a $6 Billion Effort to Save Nuclear Plants

The Energy Department is expected to provide details on a $6 billion program aimed at keeping uneconomical nuclear plants in service.

SolarMente, the Startup that Seeks to Combine Blockchain Technology with Solar Energy

The use and investment within the field of sustainable energies is growing imminently; that is why day by day we see new proposals within this industry.

Wind Turbine

Wind-Powered Electricity Gains New Prominence but Still Long Way From Natural Gas, EIA Says

Daily wind-powered electricity eclipsed both coal-fired and nuclear electricity generation for the first time in March, though wind still pales in comparison to…

Energy Transition

Chevron, Suncor and Other North American Energy Giants Sharply Lag European Rivals in ‘Green Transition’ Scorecard

Japanese and Thai energy concerns push North American companies out of the top 10, BloombergNEF report shows.

Solar Technology

First Phase of a Solar Energy Mega Project in Morocco Launched

Morocco has launched the first phase of its solar energy mega project. Nor II comprises 14 lots stretching over seven locations across the country, with a total…

Carbon Emissions

BlackRock-Led Group Invests $525M Toward India Renewable Energy

A group considered the world’s largest asset manager has joined with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) wealth management fund to support an investment in renewable …

Crude Oil

German Industry Fears Immediate Russian Gas Ban

As Europe continues to consider a ban on Russian energy exports, German business and unions are joining forces in opposition.

Carbon Neutral

Masdar, Kyrgyzstan to Explore Renewable Energy Opportunities

​Masdar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Energy to explore the development of renewable energy projects.

Wind Turbine

China Eyes Mountainous Tibet’s Ample Wind for Clean Energy

China has identified enough wind energy potential in Tibet to power the U.K., Germany and France combined, and plans to further develop the region to help meet …

Offshore Wind Power

Philippine Energy Department, World Bank to Launch Offshore Wind Roadmap

​The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DoE) and the World Bank Group (WBG) is set to launch the country’s first Offshore Wind Roadmap on 20 April 2022.

LNG

Aussie LNG export revenue up 88% in Mar: EnergyQuest

Australian LNG export revenue in March was A$5.47bn ($4.03bn), up 88% year/year, energy consultant EnergyQuest said on April 18. The revenue was down 2.85% mont…

Carbon Emissions

The U.S. Should Bet on Green Hydrogen for Zero-Emissions Shipping, New Study Shows

A recent report states that the U.S. government should invest more in hydrogen technology and renewable energy.

Solar Power Panel

Ultra Efficient ‘Tandem’ Solar Panels Ditch the Silicone to Absorb More of the Sun’s Spectrum With Less Energy

German scientists have published details of their new solar panel, calling it the world’s most efficient of its type, which uses a wider spectrum of sunlight. …