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Electricity Transmission

World Bank Approves $55 Million to Boost Energy Access in Djibouti

The $55 million Second Djibouti-Power System Interconnection Project has been approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors.

South Korea

South Korea to Help Stabilise Energy Market Amidst Russia-Ukraine Conflict

South Korea is committed to helping stabilise the energy market amidst the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Trade, Industry, Energy Minister Moon Sung-wook …

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…

Energy Transition

Renewables and Energy Efficiency – Priorities for 2030 Emissions Reductions

IRENA’s new World Energy Transition Outlook 2022 sets out 2030 priorities to meet its 1.5oC pathway to 2050.

Hydrogen Production

China's First Hydrogen Plan Focused on Lowering Costs, Building Capabilities

China has recognized hydrogen as "a crucial element of the nation's future energy system" in its first-ever national hydrogen development plan launched in March…

Wind Turbine

Green Power Generation in Germany Rises Almost 25% in Q1

The generation of renewable electricity in Germany grew by nearly 25% to about 74.5 billion kWh in the first quarter of 2022 driven mainly by favourable weather…

Electric Vehicle Charging

UK Policy Paper Doubles Down on Vehicle Electrification

A new white paper from the UK Department for Transport lays out their strategy and action plan for the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure …

Germany

Putin Should Think About the Consequences of Asking for Energy Payments in Rubles, Germany Says

Germany has some advice for Russian President Vladimir Putin: think about the consequences of asking for energy payments in rubles.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Nickel Cells Sell More-Affordable Hydrogen Power

New fuel cell efficiently generates electricity without costly precious-metal catalysts.

Net Zero Emission

Can We Count On Zero-Emissions Planes & Ships?

Planes & Ships? Transport & Environment (T&E) gathered innovative industry players and policy makers to discuss the future of zero-emission shipping and aviatio…

Energy Transition

Fueling a Cleaner Future with a Hydrogen-First Economy

Today, hydrogen is experiencing unprecedented demand. Its potential to become a key facilitator of a global transition to a net-zero emission economy, and provi…

Offshore Wind Power

EU Confronts UK over Wind Turbines in First WTO Dispute Since Brexit

The EU has sued the UK at the World Trade Organization over UK subsidies to offshore wind farms amid a dramatic escalation of post-Brexit tensions.

LNG

U.S., German Officials to Meet this Week on LNG, Hydrogen Supplies

U.S. and German government officials will meet in Berlin this week with energy industry executives to discuss ways to boost Germany's energy supplies, as Russia…

South Africa

Competitive Market for Electricity Generation Part of SA Reconstruction and Recovery Plan

As South Africa continues along the path of reconstruction and recovery, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on investors, entrepreneurs and business people to…

Hydropower Plant

Why Hydropower Is Key to India’s Net-Zero Plans

India has the largest pipeline of new hydropower in the world. It will make a large contribution to the country's target of 500GW of renewables by 2030.