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NGIE inaugurates a 72 MW photovoltaic park in the Sevillian town of Huévar del Aljarafe

ENGIE, a world-leading company in energy and low-carbon services, today inaugurated its new photovoltaic park in Huévar del Aljarafe, Seville. With a capacity of 72 megawatts (MW) and an investment of close to 40 million euros, this project consolidates ENGIE’s … Continue reading

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Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway

Renewables energy major EDF Renewables has been working closely with offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore in Norway since 2021. The work includes delivering a competitive bid for the Utsira Nord tender. Now, the consortium has signed an agreement also … Continue reading

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Rio Tinto acquires 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic plant in Australia

Rio Tinto, the mining giant, on Wednesday announced a deal to buy all the electricity from the 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm in Australia, in an effort to cut their global carbon emissions in half by 2030. The 25-year agreement … Continue reading

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Home Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Reduces 2,000 Mauritian Households’ Electricity Costs and Carbon Emissions

The Central Electricity Board (CEB), under the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities of Mauritius, has made significant strides in scaling up the deployment of solar (photovoltaics) PV systems under the Home Solar Project (HSP) scheme. The initiative is made … Continue reading

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GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, in partnership with Polimex Mostostal, has been awarded a key contract for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Poland.The project involves building the onshore infrastructure including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation including STATCOMs … Continue reading

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Dubai unveils world’s largest concentrated solar power project

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday unveiled the world’s largest concentrated solar power and photovoltaic power project in Dubai. On X platform, Sheikh Mohammed … Continue reading

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IEA assessment of the evolving pledges at COP28

At the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, pledges have been made in three key areas – by many countries on renewables and energy efficiency, and by a significant number of companies on methane. These are three of the five crucial … Continue reading

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28

This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S. energy delegation. The Department … Continue reading

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COP28 key takeaways: The challenges in accelerating the energy transition

There’s more than one measure of success. Our team was there and witnessed an organisational triumph. The sheer scale of COP28 signalled an event of global interest – over 100,000 attended, bigger than Burning Man, compared with about 10,000 at Kyoto in … Continue reading

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China’s solar production costs fall by 42% in last year

New Horizons report says US and Europe can’t compete with Asia manufacturing powerhouse. The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W) giving manufacturers in the country … Continue reading

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Victoria, Australia publishes strategy to boost offshore wind power

The government of Victoria, Australia, has recently revealed its updated strategy to accelerate the growth of the offshore wind industry in the state. The strategy aims to attract investment, drive innovation and position Victoria as a leading hub for offshore … Continue reading

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GE and Forestalia sign collaborative agreement to install up to 693 MW of wind energy in Spain

Framework agreement between GE and Forestalia includes 110 onshore wind turbines across 16 project sites in Aragon, Spain. First phase of 33 wind turbines already underway. All projects will feature GE’s 6.1-158 workhorse wind turbines. GE Vernova announced today that … Continue reading

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All wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc wind farm are complete

The Saint-Brieuc Wind Farm located off the coast of northwestern France has reached a significant milestone, with all its wind turbines successfully installed and standing tall. The completion of this ambitious project marks a major achievement in the country’s renewable … Continue reading

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BlueFloat and Origin submit joint bid for 1.7 GW of wind in Australia

BlueFloat Energy, a leading renewable energy company, and Origin Energy, an Australian energy retailer, have joined forces to submit a joint bid for a 1.7 GW offshore wind project in Australia. The project aims to harness Australia’s vast offshore wind … Continue reading

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Navigating Indonesia’s PowerSystem Decarbonisation withthe Indonesia Just EnergyTransition Partnership

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RWE secures lease agreements to develop Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm sites

Potential for 3 gigawatts awarded Agreement for Lease by The Crown Estate and will be RWE’s largest offshore wind power developments globally. Dogger Bank South (DBS) is made up of two 1.5 GW sites known as DBS East and DBS … Continue reading

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Ensuring access to critical materials for steel and wind energy sectors essential for EU clean-tech economy

The European wind industry and the European steel industry play a key role in enabling Europe’s clean tech economy. The upcoming EU Critical Raw Materials Act must account for the strategic role of this key value chain. It must ensure … Continue reading

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China invests $546 billion in wind and solar power, far outpacing the US.

China accounted for nearly half of global low-carbon spending in 2022, which could challenge US efforts to boost domestic clean energy manufacturing. China once again topped the world in clean energy investments last year, a trend that could challenge U.S. … Continue reading

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Energy Technology Perspectives 2023

Executive summary The energy world is in the early phase of a new industrial age – the age of clean energy technology manufacturing. Industries that were in their infancy in the early 2000s, such as solar PV and wind, and … Continue reading

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Driving Down Coal Mine Methane Emissions A regulatory roadmap and toolkit

Executive SummaryAction to cut methane emissions from coal mines is needed in parallel with measures to reduce coal consumption. Yet global coal demand is set to rise in 2022 amid the upheaval of the energy crisis and this will have … Continue reading

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CO2 Emissionsin 2022

Energy-related CO2 emissions grew by 0.9% to over 36.8 Gt in 2022 Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from energy combustion and industrial processes1 grew 0.9% or 321 Mt in 2022 to a new all-time high of 36.8 Gt. This estimate … Continue reading

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Demand-side dataand energy efficiency indicators A guide to designing a national roadmap

Executive summaryEnergy efficiency is a central element of achieving carbon-neutral energy transitions. It also brings important co-benefits such as job creation, energy security, higher productivity, improved air quality, savings on energy bills, and improved comfort and wellbeing. Tracking efficiency progress … Continue reading

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Outlooks for gas markets and investment

Introduction In the midst of a global energy crisis in which shortages of natural gas have played a central role, fundamental questions are now being asked about the long-term future of natural gas. The crisis has reminded policy makers and … Continue reading

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Australia 2023 Energy Policy Review

Executive summaryEnergy transition towards net zero Since the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) last review of Australia in 2018, the Australian Government has stepped up its climate ambition at the federal level, building upon the goals and policies of states and … Continue reading

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Greece 2023 Energy Policy Review

Executive summary Greece’s energy and climate policies are centred on achieving net zero emissions by 2050 while ensuring energy security, improving economic competitiveness and protecting vulnerable consumers. The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), adopted in 2019, is the main … Continue reading

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“ศรีแสงธรรมโมเดล” ต้นแบบการขับเคลื่อนชุมชนด้วยพลังงานทดแทนอย่างยั่งยืน

ความมุ่งมั่นในการเปลี่ยนผ่านสู่พลังงานสะอาด ทำให้การผลิตไฟฟ้าจากพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์หรือโซลาร์เซลล์กลายเป็นพระเอกของการผลิตไฟฟ้ายุคใหม่ เพราะไม่เพียงเป็นพลังงานสะอาด ต้นทุนต่ำ ที่สามารถนำมาใช้ได้อย่างไม่มีวันหมดแล้ว ยังเป็นกุญแจสำคัญในการสร้างความเท่าเทียมด้านพลังงานอีกด้วย “แม้เราจะอยู่ในพื้นที่ห่างไกลความเจริญกว่า 800 กิโลเมตร แต่เราไม่ได้อยู่ไกลจากแสงแดดมากกว่าคนอื่นเลย แสงแดดให้ความเท่าเทียมเราทุกคนเท่ากันหมด” แนวคิดของพระปัญญาวชิรโมลี เจ้าอาวาสวัดป่าศรีแสงธรรม อำเภอโขงเจียม จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี เปลี่ยนหมู่บ้านดงดิบที่เคยเป็นโคกอีโด่ยเต็มไปด้วยความแห้งแล้ง ห่างไกลความเจริญ ให้กลายเป็น “โคกอีโด่ยวัลเลย์” ด้วยนวัตกรรมการผลิตไฟฟ้าจากโซลาร์เซลล์ พัฒนาคุณภาพชีวิตความเป็นอยู่ของคนในชุมชนให้ดีขึ้น และมีความมั่นคงทางพลังงานที่สามารถพึ่งพาตนเองได้ในช่วงแรกโซลาร์เซลล์ถูกนำมาใช้ผลิตไฟฟ้าสำหรับใช้ภายในโรงเรียนศรีแสงธรรมเพื่อลดค่าไฟฟ้า เนื่องจากโรงเรียนศรีแสงธรรมเป็นโรงเรียนที่ให้เรียนฟรี จากนั้นจึงนำโซลาร์เซลล์ไปต่อยอดเป็นสิ่งประดิษฐ์เพื่อใช้ในด้านการเกษตร อาทิ เครื่องสูบน้ำพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ รถเข็นนอนนาพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ รวมถึงพัฒนาเป็นอาชีพรับติดตั้งแผงโซลาร์เซลล์ในนาม “ช่างขอข้าว” เพื่อนำรายได้กลับมาใช้ในกิจกรรมต่างๆ ของโรงเรียน แต่ด้วยข้อจำกัดของระบบผลิตไฟฟ้าจากโซลาร์เซลล์ที่ขึ้นอยู่กับสภาพอากาศ ทำให้ผลิตไฟฟ้าได้เพียงบางช่วงเวลา ประกอบกับเมื่อมีการติดตั้งแผงโซลาร์เซลล์ในจุดต่างๆ เพิ่มมากขึ้น ทำให้พลังงานไฟฟ้าที่ผลิตได้มีมากเกินความต้องการ พระปัญญาวชิรโมลี เจ้าอาวาสวัดป่าศรีแสงธรรม จึงได้ผสานพลังความร่วมมือกับการไฟฟ้าฝ่ายผลิตแห่งประเทศไทย (กฟผ.) ด้วยการนำระบบไมโครกริดและระบบบริหารจัดการพลังงานไฟฟ้าเข้ามาประยุกต์ใช้แก้ปัญหาข้อจำกัดดังกล่าวภายใต้โครงการทดสอบนวัตกรรมที่นำเทคโนโลยีมาสนับสนุนการให้บริการด้านพลังงาน … Continue reading

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DMT มุ่งสู่ Net Zero ลุยติดตั้งแผงโซล่าเซลล์บนหลังคา อาคารสนง.-ด่านฯ DMT moves towards Net Zero with solar panels on the roof Office building – checkpoint

โทล์ลเวย์ เดินหน้าติดตั้งแผงโซล่าเซลล์เพื่อผลิตพลังงานทดแทนใช้ในอาคารสำนักงาน และอาคารด่านเก็บค่าผ่านทาง 9 แห่ง วางเป้าติดตั้งครบสิ้นปี 67 คาดได้กำลังการผลิตรวมกว่า 373 กิโลวัตต์ สามารถประหยัดการใช้ไฟฟ้าโดยเฉลี่ยได้ถึง 30 % มุ่งสู่ Net Zero Tollway continues to install solar panels to produce renewable energy for use in office buildings. and 9 toll plaza buildings, aiming to install at … Continue reading

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USAID report on Energy Trends in Developing Asia: Priorities for a Low-Carbon Future

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) has released a comprehensive report, Energy Trends in Developing Asia: Priorities for a Low-Carbon Future which analyses 6 major developing countries with the rest of the world. This makes … Continue reading

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Australian Carbon Tax Legislation has now been passed and will convert into an emissions trading system in 2015

For all those Renewable Energy Projects who have written off carbon credits as a funding mechanism should take heart in the form of the Australian Carbon Tax legislation which allows for purchase of carbon credits from outside Australia post 2015, … Continue reading

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