Tag Archives: Renewable Energy

Energy subsidies: Evolution in the global energy transformation to 2050

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Now.Solar

SUBSIDIES, PRIVILEGES, UNPRICED EXTERNALITIES AND THE ENERGY TRANSITION In order to meet the Paris Agreement objective that the global temperature rise be kept to “well below 2 °C”, the global energy sector requires nothing short of a complete transformation, during the … Continue reading →

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Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report (2020)

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2020 edition of Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report monitors and assesses attainments in the global quest for universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. The latest available data and select energy … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Outlook: Lebanon

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION Country Background GeographyThe Lebanese Republic is a sovereign state located in Western Asia adjoining the eastern edge of the Mediterranean region from the south along a 79 km border. It has a total territory of 10 452 km2, with … Continue reading →

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System Operation: Innovation Landscape Briefs

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Now.Solar

DESCRIPTION Traditionally, electric power systems have been centralised structures organised into generation, transmission and distribution, placing customers at the end of the supply chain. This is a unidirectional structure where electricity generated by large power plants is transported via transmission … Continue reading →

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Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance 2020

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION The landscape of renewable energy finance has evolved significantly in the past few years. Insupport of recent record-setting levels of capacity additions in wind and solar technologies, finance for renewable energy represented 63% of total climate mitigation finance in … Continue reading →

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The Green Future Index 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Now.Solar

A ranking of 76 economies on their progress and commitment toward building a low carbon future. Introduction Efforts to combat climate change have been taking shape for more than a decade, but, until now, many have largely generated empty words, … Continue reading →

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NREA TOOLKIT A Guide for National Renewable Energy Associations

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Now.Solar

Getting Started:Setting Up – a National Renewable Energy Association Step 1 – Business plan Setting up a new industry association is relatively easy – sustaining it is much harder. It helps to think through the fundamental aspects early on. This … Continue reading →

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Punjab govt wants to renegotiate solar power tariffs

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Now.Solar

The state cited fall in prices of solar panels as well as lower borrowing costs and corporate taxes behind the step. Punjab is the latest state to seek a revision of its solar power tariffs with chief minister Amarinder Singh’s government calling … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Road to Renewables Post-Fukushima

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Now.Solar

Japan has led by the example of resilience and determination to build back better – be it rebuilding from the ruins of war or the fury of nature. It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Asia Bangkok

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Now.Solar

12. – 14. May 2021 | International exhibition and conference for renewable energies Renewable Energy Asia in Bangkok includes the areas of bioenergy, solar, wind and water power technology, waste recycling and energy efficiency. Many international companies present their products … Continue reading →

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