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Spain’s Extensive Policy Plans Set to Help Underpin a Successful Energy Transition Powered by Renewables and Efficiency
Spain has made considerable progress towards its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, but future gains need to be supported by stable policies, adequate public financing and incentives for private...
Solar and wind in South Africa contributed more than nuclear energy for the first time
South Africa’s grid is dominated by coal. According to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), published in its latest “Statistics of utility-scale power generation in South Africa in 2020″ report, coal...
Support In a Crisis and Creative Development Programs
The success of any crisis management is affected by a number of factors, including the availability of the necessary equipment. It is a crucial lesson that we, as a society, had difficulties...
India Has the Opportunity to Build a New Energy Future
India’s ability to ensure affordable, clean and reliable energy for its growing population will be vital for the future development of its economy, but avoiding the kind of carbon-intensive path previously followed...
New Global Commission Headed by Danish Prime Minister Will Focus on Putting People at the Heart of Energy Transitions
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark will head a new high-level global commission that will examine ways to ensure people are at the centre of clean energy transitions around the world.
The new...
Urgent Action Needed for the Energy Transition in Heating and Cooling
The transition to cleaner, more sustainable heating and cooling solutions can attract investment, create millions of new jobs and help to drive a durable economic recovery in the wake of the global...
Kazakhstan Forges Ahead With Renewable Energy
The signing of a syndicated USD 95.3 million deal to support the construction of the Zhanatas 100 MW wind farm in southern Kazakhstan, marks a major milestone in the decarbonisation and diversification...
Energy Community Prepares to Tackle Gas Sector Methane Emissions
European Commission published the EU Methane Strategy to establish a harmonised framework to reduce methane emissions in the gas upstream, midstream, downstream as well as the coal sector and abandoned sites.
The strategy...
Strong Cooperation and Enabling Policies Can Lead Energy Transformation in Southeast Asia
Meeting future energy demand in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a high priority in the region. With current indigenous fossil fuel resources incompatible with climate and sustainable development goals,...
IRENA Puts Energy Transformation at Heart of Sustainable Recovery Agenda
Governments can align immediate economic stimulus needs with medium to long-term decarbonisation and sustainable development objectives by targeting policy measures and public spending towards the energy transformation, a new report by the...
Renewable Energy Is Electrifying COVID-19 Isolation Centers in Nigeria
The COVID-19 pandemic has upturned our 21st century existence, wreaking havoc on both social and cultural norms and our way of life. It has also crippled the global economy and continues to...
COVID-19 Intensifies the Urgency to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Worldwide
Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 unless efforts are scaled up significantly, reveals...
Daily Global CO2 Emissions ‘Cut to 2006 Levels’ During Height of Coronavirus Crisis
Global restrictions put in place COVID-19 pandemic saw carbon dioxide emissions fall to their lowest level since 2006.
The drop was highest in early April, when regions responsible for 89% of...
As the Health Crisis Hammers the Auto Industry, Electric Cars Remain a Bright Spot
Beyond the immediate impact on health, the Covid-19 pandemic is causing a major shock to the global economy. Electric cars – a key element of transitions to cleaner energy – are being...
These Countries Are Leading the Transition to Sustainable Energy
The Energy Transition Index 2020 analyzes the energy sectors of 115 countries.
Sweden tops the global rankings as the country most prepared to transition to clean energy.
COVID-19 could threaten the...
Record Global Carbon Dioxide Concentrations Despite COVID-19 Crisis
Over the past few weeks there have been many reports of localized air quality improvements as the world has locked down to combat the coronavirus pandemic. However, no one should think that...
