Tag Archives: South Korea

Strategies for Coal Transition in Korea

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary CO2 emissions from coal are at the centre of the climateand energy debate Coal is the largest energy source for electricity generation, steel making and cement production, three indispensable ingredients of modern life. At the same time, coal … Continue reading →

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Outlooks for gas markets and investment

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Now.Solar

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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Coal Market UpdateJuly 2023

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Now.Solar

Global coal demand reached a new all-time high in 2022 As projected in the Coal 2022 report last December, global coal demand reached a new all-time high in 2022, rising above 8.3 billion tonnes (bt). It rose despite a weaker … Continue reading →

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Coal Market Update July 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Now.Solar

Global coal demand is set to remain at all-time highs in 2023 We expect coal demand grew by about 1.5% in the first half of 2023 to a total of about 4 665 Mt, backed by both an increase of … Continue reading →

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Korea 2020 Energy Policy Review

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive summary Korea’s energy sector is characterised by the dominance of fossil fuels, which in 2018 accounted for 85% of total primary energy supply (TPES), a strong dependence on energy imports at 84% of TPES, and the dominance of industrial … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2021

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Now.Solar

RENEWABLE ENERGY JOBS: MAIN FINDINGS The renewable energy sector employed 12 million people, directly and indirectly, in 2020.1 The number has continued to grow worldwide over the past decade. The solar photovoltaic (PV), bioenergy, hydropower and wind power industries have … Continue reading →

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NDCs AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS IN 2021: Are we on the right path to a climate-safe future?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Now.Solar

Introduction Since the historic signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement in 2015, nearly all countries have committed to limiting the increase in the average global temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius (°C) this century compared to pre-industrial levels, … Continue reading →

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Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation The Hydrogen Factor

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Now.Solar

FOREWORDThe accelerating deployment of renewables has set in motion a global energy transformation with farreaching geopolitical implications. The report “A New World”, released in 2019 by IRENA’s Global Commission on the Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation, was the first foray … Continue reading →

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Issues with Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Now.Solar

Fundamental Differences in Perspective-1 • Government of India is treating Electricity as commodity.• Electricity Employees and Engineers are treating electricity as service i.e. the Electricity Connection is being termed as Service Connection and so is the intent behind it.• Electricity … Continue reading →

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Special Report on Solar PV Global Supply Chains

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Now.Solar

Abstract Solar PV is a crucial pillar of clean energy transitions worldwide, underpinning efforts to reach international energy and climate goals. Over the last decade, the amount of solar PV deployed around the world has increased massively while its costs … Continue reading →

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China imposes anti-dumping duties on US, South Korean polysilicon

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

U.S. and South Korean polysilicon manufacturers will face anti-dumping import tariffs in China of up to 57% beginning July 24. U.S. producers REC and Hemlock face the highest rates. China’s Ministry of Commerce is set to impose import duties of … Continue reading →

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Advanced batteries for utility-scale applications in Asia Pacific to exceed 25GW by 2022

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The total installed capacity of advanced batteries for utility-scale applications in Asia Pacific is forecast to reach 25.1GW by 2022, according to a new report by market intelligence firm Pike Research. The report, Energy Storage in Asia Pacific, explains that the … Continue reading →

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