Tag Archives: Developing

Green hydrogen auctions: A guide to design

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

Based on lessons learned from renewable power auctions, this report represents a guide for policymakers concerned with the design of auctions for green hydrogen deployment. The benefits of green hydrogen go beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Green hydrogen can enable … Continue reading →

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Developing a Global Energy Efficiency Workforce in the Buildings Sector

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Now.Solar

IntroductionBuilding operation accounts for 30% of global final energy consumption and 26%of carbon emissions globally, making increasing the energy efficiency ofbuildings a vital step in combatting climate change (IEA, 2024a). The significantrole of building efficiency in reducing global carbon emissions … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Innovation Policiesin Emerging and Developing Economies

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Now.Solar

Executive summary and insightsfor policy makers Emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) have a major stake in tackling the climate challenge, including through the innovations needed to underpin the clean energy transition. The pathways taken by emerging economies to increase … Continue reading →

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CIP launches new company dedicated to developing energy island projects globally

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) is launching Copenhagen Energy Islands (“CEI”), a new development company dedicated to developing energy islands globally with backing from Nordic, European, and North American investors, Copenhagen Energy Islands will build on CIP’s long-standing experience and expertise … Continue reading →

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The economics of wind and photovoltaics (PV) demand massive investments in integration now

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

The expansion of renewable energy and electrification is growing rapidly in many parts of the world as momentum behind the global energy transition gathers pace. While the renewable energy technologies driving this change are well-known and, in many cases, cost … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

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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Iberdrola is to build its first onshore wind farm in Oklahoma and expand its US presence to 25 states

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its first renewable energy project in Oklahoma. Pontotoc Wind, a 147.5 MW wind farm with 33 wind turbines, powering 40,000 homes, will be … Continue reading →

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Naturgy begins the construction of a new wind farm in Catalonia and plans to reach 250 renewable MW in the Community

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Now.Solar

The company will invest 40 million euros in this new wind installation, located in the province of Tarragona, which will generate energy equivalent to the consumption of 26,700 homes. Naturgy maintains its commitment to the development of renewable energies in … Continue reading →

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MingYang produces first 18 MW offshore wind nacelle

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Now.Solar

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer MingYang Smart Energy has successfully produced its first 18 MW offshore wind turbine nacelle. The nacelle, which houses important components such as the gearbox, generator and control systems, is an integral part of offshore wind turbines. … Continue reading →

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AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Now.Solar

The Wind Energy Association (AEE), the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) and Navantia Seanergies will join forces to develop the first training program taught by a business school in our country specialized in Offshore Wind Energy. The three organizations have … Continue reading →

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Siemens Energy Considering New Turbine Design to Improve Wind Energy Business

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Now.Solar

Siemens Energy AG is exploring the possibility of developing a new turbine to replace a system that has caused significant financial losses for its wind energy business. The company is looking for ways to shore up its beleaguered wind energy … Continue reading →

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Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Director of Eastern Region State Affairs Moira Cyphers, after New York Governor Hochul vetoed the Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act today:   “Governor Hochul must get serious about reaching … Continue reading →

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EU and Industry launching a new project pathing the way for connecting multiple offshore wind farms and energy islands

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Now.Solar

Europe is pathing the way for interconnected hybrid offshore wind farms. On this way offshore electricity transmission is a key challenge. The most efficient way of transporting electricity from offshore wind farms is via multi-terminal high voltage direct current (HVDC) … Continue reading →

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Enel Green Power Chile began construction of a wind power project that includes a battery system for energy storage

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Now.Solar

Enel Green Power Chile, an Enel Chile subsidiary, began constructing its new La Cabana wind farm, which also incorporates an innovative energy storage system using lithium batteries (34.3 MW BESS). This new 100% clean energy generation plant, which contemplates an … Continue reading →

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GE proposes building two new offshore wind facilities in New York

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Now.Solar

Facilities are contingent on company receiving sufficient orders in ongoing solicitations. One facility would build wind turbine blades and create approximately 650 direct jobs. Second facility, which would produce nacelles for offshore wind turbines, would create roughly 220 direct jobs. … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola is awarded four agrovoltaic innovation projects in France

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola has been awarded four agrovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 12 megawatts (MW) in the renewable energy innovation tenders launched by the French Ministry of Energy Transition. As a prerequisite and priority, the projects focus on innovation criteria, care for the environment and … Continue reading →

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Equinor and BP jointly bid into New York’s third offshore wind solicitation (NY3)

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Now.Solar

Equinor and bp today jointly bid into New York’s third offshore wind solicitation (NY3), building on their strong commitment to deliver renewable energy for New Yorkers, create sustainable jobs, boost the economy across the state, and support a just transition … Continue reading →

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Enfinity Global and Statkraft sign long-term PPA for the commercialization of 191 GWh of clean electricity per year in Italy

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Now.Solar

The portfolio, consisting of three power plants located in the Viterbo province (Lazio region), is expected to become operational in the first half of 2024. It will produce 191 GWh of clean electricity per year, enough to power 71,000 homes … Continue reading →

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Naturgy obtains environmental green light for more than 1,300 MW

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Now.Solar

Among the projects that have received a favorable DIA, eight wind farms in Galicia stand out, as well as the largest installation that the company will build in Spain, located in Extremadura.The company continues with its strategy of developing a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Now.Solar

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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Managing Seasonal and Interannual Variabilityof Renewables

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryRenewables are rapidly transforming power systems worldwide An additional 2400 GW of renewables power capacity is forecast to be installed by 2027, equal to renewables growth over the last 20 years or to the total current installed capacity of … Continue reading →

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A Vision for Clean Cooking Access for All

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Now.Solar

Nearly one third of the world still relies on rudimentary cooking means with grave consequences Today, 2.3 billion people worldwide – nearly one third of the global population – still cook their meals over open fires or on basic stoves, … Continue reading →

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Scaling up Private Financefor Clean Energyin Emergingand Developing Economies

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary How Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs) meet their rising energy needs will be pivotal to their and the world’s energy and climate future. This country grouping covers a wide variety of low-income and middle-income economies, many of … Continue reading →

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Using Digitalisation in Emerging Markets and Developing Economiesto Enable Demand Response in Buildings

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Now.Solar

Background Rising living standards and decarbonisation policies boost electrification of buildings in EMDEs Electricity demand in buildings is set to increase strongly in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) owing to rising living standards, greater energy access and widespread ownership … Continue reading →

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Transitioning India’sRoad Transport SectorRealising climate and air quality benefits

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryRoad transport will play a key role in India’s clean energy transition India is among the fastest growing economies globally and will soon become the world’s most populous country. While road transport expansion and improvement typically serve as a … Continue reading →

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Emissions from Oiland Gas Operationsin Net Zero Transitions A World Energy Outlook Special Report on the Oil and Gas Industry and COP28

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary The production, transport and processing of oil and gas resulted in 5.1 billion tonnes (Gt) CO2-eq in 2022. These “scope 1 and 2” emissions from oil and gas activities are responsible for just under 15% of total energy-related … Continue reading →

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THE BREAKTHROUGH AGENDA REPORT 2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Now.Solar

FOREWORD Over the past year, we have seen an acceleration in the global low-carbon transition, with progressoften happening faster than most realise. This includes record deployment of solar PV, electric carsand heat pumps, which are all important solutions as countries … Continue reading →

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Mobilising Renewable Energy Projects in Small Island States

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Now.Solar

Despite increasingly intense natural disasters and a high dependency on fossil fuels, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have demonstrated strong leadership by setting ambitious climate targets and national energy policies in pursuit of Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. On-ground … Continue reading →

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Security of CleanEnergy Transitions

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Now.Solar

Introduction Unprecedented events – the global coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), the climate emergency and the turbulence in global energy markets, resulting from the Russian Federation’s (hereafter, “Russia”) invasion of Ukraine – have shocked the world in 2022. Unprecedented challenges, stemming from … Continue reading →

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Tracking PublicInvestment in EnergyTechnology Research –A Roadmap

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Now.Solar

Tracking public energy research development and demonstration Reducing global CO2 emissions to net zero by 2050 is consistent with efforts to limit the long‐term increase in average global temperatures to 1.5 C. This calls for nothing less than a complete … Continue reading →

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Gas MarketReport, Q4-2022including Global Gas Security Review 2022

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Now.Solar

As the summer ends in the northern hemisphere on new highs for natural gas prices and volatility, and markets brace themselves for a winter of unprecedented uncertainty of supply due to Russia’s behaviour, security of energy supply has become a … Continue reading →

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Advancing DecarbonisationThrough Clean ElectricityProcurement

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary An increasing number of companies are looking to ensure – and show – that they are trying to help mitigate climate change and contribute to clean energy ransitions. At the same time, more and more consumers want to … Continue reading →

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Mobilising Renewable Energy Projects in Small Island States

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Now.Solar

Despite increasingly intense natural disasters and a high dependency on fossil fuels, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have demonstrated strong leadership by setting ambitious climate targets and national energy policies in pursuit of Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. On-ground … Continue reading →

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Acciona Energía and Qwello to develop and operate urban charging networks for electric vehicles in Spain

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Now.Solar

The companies combine Qwello’s in-house technology and ACCIONA Energía’s consolidated position as operator of renewable energy and sustainable mobility. ACCIONA Energía, a leading renewable energy operator, and Qwello, an operator of urban and regional charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs) … Continue reading →

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The Case for Researching Solar Geoengineering

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Now.Solar

This year, much like 2021 before it, has been a record-shattering year of compounding climate disasters: an unprecedented heat wave in South Asia; the second-most-damaging hurricane in the history of the United States; flooding in Pakistan that has displaced 33 … Continue reading →

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Investor presentation July 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Now.Solar

The following presentation is being made only to, and is only directed at, persons to whom such presentation may lawfully be communicated (’relevant persons’). Any person who is not a relevant person should not rely, act or make assessment on … Continue reading →

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China and US Vaccine Diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Now.Solar

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, health cooperation and solidarity in fighting the pandemic has been essential in mitigating the crisis. In turn, cooperation on health issues has strengthened overall diplomatic support between nations. After the breakout of COVID-19 in Wuhan, … Continue reading →

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Best Practice Manual for Investment in Ground Source Heat Pumps in India

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Now.Solar

IntroductionAbout the Financing Investment in Clean Energy Platform Under the European Union (EU) – India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (www.cecp-eu.in), which was agreed at the EU-India Summit in 2016 and confirmed in 2017, 2020 and 2021, the EU Delegation … Continue reading →

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URBAN ENERGY TRANSITION FOR THE GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF COSTA RICA

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYAs with other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Costa Rica is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, even though it contributed less than 0.05% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. The country has developed … Continue reading →

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China’s route to carbon neutrality: Perspectives and the role of renewables

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn September 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly that China would aim for a peak in its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by … Continue reading →

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