Daily Archives: November 30, 2023

Countries That Produce the Most Wind Energy

Thanks to increases in economies of scale and advances in technology, wind energy costs have become substantially more competitive. According to market research firm Lazard, the levelized cost of energy of unsubsidized wind has declined 72% from 2009 to 2021, … Continue reading

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Decentralised Renewables Solutions Can Improve Healthcare Services for Almost 1 Billion People

Close to 1 billion people in low- and lower-middle income countries are served by healthcare facilities that lack a reliable electricity supply, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Sustainable … Continue reading

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IRENA Helps Maritime Sector Ramp-up Decarbonisation Efforts

The maritime shipping industry contributes 3 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Accounting for over 90 per cent of global trade volume, the maritime sector is regarded as the world economy’s … Continue reading

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America’s clean energy future needs #WindNow – and requires further government action

As countries around the world continue to focus on energy independence and climate-change targets, the United States has enacted legislation with the potential to change the renewable energy landscape in North America.  Today Siemens Gamesa, a global wind energy leader, … Continue reading

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