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IEA Executive Director Meets with Greek Minister for Environment and Energy
IEA Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol met today in Athens with the Greek Minister for Environment and Energy, George Stathakis, to discuss the energy sector transition and the outlook of global energy...
Technology Roadmap: How2Guide for Bioenergy
Bioenergy is the largest source of renewable energy today, providing heat and electricity, as well as transport fuels. Yet, more so than for other low‑carbon energy technologies, the complex and multi‑faceted supply...
The EBRD for Renewables in Georgia
The EBRD is a leading institutional investor in Georgia. Since the start of its operations in the country, the Bank has invested over €2.73 billion in 195 projects in the financial, corporate,...
A Memorandum of Understanding to Intensify Energy Cooperation Between the EU and the EBRD
A new Memorandum of Understanding to enhance energy cooperation between the EU and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been signed in London last week by EU Commissioner Arias...
EU and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Agree to Invigorate Energy Cooperation
A new Memorandum of Understanding to enhance energy cooperation between the EU and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been signed in London today by EU Commissioner Arias Cañete...
Investing in Infrastructure that Unites: First Gas Interconnector Between Finland and Estonia Ends Energy Isolation
A first gas interconnector between Finland and Estonia will end the long lasting gas isolation of Finland and help, boosting security of supply and bringing an economic lift to the region.
European Commission...
EU invests €20 million for expansion of solar film manufacturing facility in Germany
The European Investment Bank announced last week a €20 million loan agreement with German-based Heliatek, a world leader in the production of organic photovoltaic devices and solar films. The EU-funded loan, part...
Cities Are at the Frontline of the Energy Transition
Cities dominate energy demand, and by extension are responsible for a significant share of carbon emissions. In 2013, the world’s urban areas accounted for about 64% of global primary energy use and...
G20 Reaffirms Climate Commitment and Energy Collaboration at China Summit
Climate change and energy cooperation were high on the agenda at the meeting of the world's major advanced and emerging economies in Hangzhou, China, from 4-5 September 2016.
The Group of 20 (G20)...
IEA Executive Director delivers keynote address to G7 Energy Ministerial
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol urged investment in high-quality and innovative energy infrastructure when he delivered a keynote address on the first day of the G7 Energy Ministerial 2016 meeting in Kitakyushu,...
IEA and Thailand launch Thailand Energy Information Centre in Bangkok
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and Thailand today launched a centre to consolidate high-quality, accurate and comprehensive energy information. Thailand’s Vice Minister of Energy, Nattipon Kanokchot, and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol...
EU invests €217 million in energy infrastructure
Member States agreed on a Commission proposal to invest €217 million in key trans-European energy infrastructure projects, mainly in Central and South Eastern Europe. In total, 15 projects were selected following a...
Britain abandons onshore wind just as new technology makes it cheap
Vestas chief Runevad says UK rules shut out the latest hi-tech turbines, leaving Britain behind as the global wind boom spreads. The world’s biggest producer of wind turbines has accused Britain of...
