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Carbon Emissions

Emissions Trading Covers 37% of Emissions Under Net-Zero Targets – ICAP

Carbon markets hit record prices and revenues globally in 2021, reports the International Carbon Action Partnership.

Solar Power Panel

Super Thin Solar Panels Could Be the Answer to a Greener Future

Wafer-thin solar panels have been made 25% more energy absorbent, which could signal a large step forward for the renewables sector.

Electricity Transmission

UK Readies Undersea Electricity ‘Superhighways’

Ofgem has today recognised the “clear case” and the “consumer benefit” of the Scotland to England Green Links.

LNG

U.S. Agrees to Ramp Up LNG Exports to Europe, Actively Reduce Natural Gas Demand

The Biden administration and the European Commission launched a multi-pronged effort that will dramatically ramp up U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to …

Wind Turbine

Vestas Secures Turbine Order for 103MW Project in Argentina

In partnership with Tenaris, Vestas has secured a 103MW deal for the Buena Ventura project in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Carbon Emissions

Australia's Qantas Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions 25% by 2030

Qantas Airways Ltd plans to reduce carbon emissions by about 25% by 2030.

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…