JAKARTA – Indonesia is planning to slash the targeted share of renewables in the national energy mix, a move seen by experts as a step back in the country's ambition toward clean energy, while signaling its light-hearted attempt to part ways with fossil fuels. [pdf]
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For the second year in a row, global coal-fired generation reached an all-time high in 2022, pushing CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants to record levels and accounting for more than one-third of total electricity generation. High natural gas prices brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, coupled with extreme weather events, led many regions to turn to coal to secure electricity supplies. While the recent uptick in coal-fired generation is likely to be a temporary glitch in some regions, the overall trend is not on track with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, which calls for immediate reductions and a global decline in unabated coal‐fired generation of around 55% by 2030 compared to 2022 levels, and a complete phase-out by 2040. [pdf]
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China sees renewables as a source of energy security and not just only to reduce carbon emission.[7]China's Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution issued by China's State Council in September 2013, illustrates the government's desire to increase the share of renewables in China's energy mix.[8] Unlike oil, coal and gas, the supplies of which are finite and subject to geopolitical tensions, renewable energy systems can be built and used wherever there is sufficient water, wind, and sun.[9] [pdf]
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Discover the upgrades in renewable energy, driven by both environmental and economic benefits. Key trends include digitization for streamlined operations and energy-efficient integrations to tackle intermittency issues. The industry explores economically viable renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, along with emerging fields such as green hydrogen. Advances including AI-enhanced grid management and next-gen battery storage, complement untapped water energy sources like tidal, wave, and ocean currents and offer green energy solutions for tomorrow. [pdf]
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This article introduces the EU-wide energy security impacts and green technology transition challenges in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Then it uses Germany, Europe's economic powerhouse and the largest importer of Russian gas throughout the war, as a case study to examine the challenges in transitioning to green technology and the possible solutions that will promote both energy independence and cyber-secure energy critical infrastructure across Europe in the decades to come. It argues that Europe will be economically stronger and more secure if Germany invests in long-term energy security rather than short-term solutions that contradict its environmental, economic, and geostrategic goals. [pdf]
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Understanding the NumbersWhen reviewing job growth and salary information, it's important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth. [pdf]
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The renewable energy resource potential of Afghanistan is estimated at over 300,000 MW according to the state's Ministry of Energy and Water.[7][2] The country currently spends around $280 million on importing 670 MW of electricity from neighboring Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.[8][1] [pdf]
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EIB President Nadia Calviño announced today in Madrid that the European Investment Bank Group had signed new financing worth around €11.4 billion in Spain in 2023. This financing went to high-impact projects in renewable energy, sustainable transport and urban mobility, healthcare and SME competitiveness, among others. [pdf]
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Investment for renewables has been growing rapidly since the beginning of the new century, and the momentum is expected to sustain in order to mitigate the impact of anthropogenic climate change. Transition towards higher renewable penetration in the power industry will not only confront technical challenges, but also face socio-economic obstacles. The connected between environment and energy systems are also tightened under elevated penetration of renewables. This paper will provide an overview of some important challenges related to technical, environmental and socio-economic aspects at elevated renewable penetration. An integrated analytical framework for interlinked technical, environmental and socio-economic systems will be presented at the end. [pdf]
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We use energy every day of our lives - our electronic devices require electricity for power, our streetlights need the same for lighting, our vehicles require gasoline and diesel. We fuel our homes with domestic oil, propane or electricity from a national or local grid for lighting, heating and for powering our devices. You're reading this article on a website that is hosted on a server that needs power, as does the computer with which you are viewing the site. The places we work use computers, phone networks, security systems and servers, as do our shopping malls, parking lots, sports stadiums, cars, airplanes and so on. All of these things require power from fuel. [pdf]
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Established in 2006, the Energy Community Treaty is an international agreement between the EU and 9 neighbouring countries, or contracting parties, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine. The Treaty aims to promote closer integration, cooperation and alignment with ambitious energy, environmental and climate policies. The Treaty also extends parts of the European Union's internal energy and climate policies to the countries, supporting their efforts on the path to accession. [pdf]
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Energy is sustainable if it "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."[1][2] Definitions of sustainable energy usually look at its effects on the environment, the economy, and society. These impacts range from greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution to energy poverty and toxic waste. Renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro, solar, and geothermal energy can cause environmental damage but are generally far more sustainable than fossil fuel sources. [pdf]
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This chapter provides an introduction and overview of the electrical power system. It covers the major components of a power system and reviews the various renewable energy sources (RES) that constitute today's energy mix. This chapter also discusses operations, control strategies for a power system and the concept of a smart grid. Allied to this is the concept of power system deregulation, which is discussed as well. [pdf]
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The macro economic data described above shows that the energy sector has a very substantial role in Eritrea's development. Energy sector investments are very important for long term economic strategy for several reasons. One reason is that the size of the energy import expenses and the drain that they provide on national balance of payments. The second reason stems from the importance that access to electricity has in economic development and improved standards of living. The effectiveness of electrification in enhancing productivity means that the pace of electricity demand growth will continue at its current rapid rate. The current electrification rate (fraction of people with access to electricity) in Eritrea is about 40%. [pdf]
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We're expanding Spain, France, Italy and Greece in Southern Europe to deliver a ~2.5GW pipeline of secured onshore wind projects and a further pipeline of ~2GW of future prospect onshore wind and solar development options.Complementary set of marketsFranceWe're building our 28MW Chaintrix wind farm, the first to be built from our French pipeline. [pdf]
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Recently, Turkey's Progresiva Energy Investments company signed an agreement with Harbin Electric International Engineering Co., Ltd. (HEI), a Chinese power plant equipment manufacturer, for the construction and financing of power storage facilities and wind farms. [pdf]
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Burning wood pellets to produce electricity is on the rise in Europe, where the pellets are classified as a form of renewable energy. But in the U.S., where pellet facilities are rapidly being built, concerns are growing about logging and the carbon released by the combustion of wood biomass. [pdf]
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Picture Saint John in the throes of autumn. Temperatures are cool but predictable, the city's electrical grid smoothly supplies its 36,000 customers, and all is right with the world. Because 80 per cent of New Brunswick's electricity is drawn from non-emitting sources (chiefly nuclear) and about 70 per cent of all home heating is performed electrically – by way of baseboard heaters, heat pumps and electric water heaters – the city's residential carbon emissions remain impressively low, even in a Maritime fall. That is, until the first cold snap. [pdf]
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In the wake of prolonged conflict, Sudan faces a critical juncture in its energy sector. The country's renewable energy potential presents both opportunities and obstacles, shaped significantly by its geographical and technical advantages as well as financial constraints. This article explores Sudan's competitive edge in renewable energy, the adverse effects of government subsidies, potential fiscal policies to boost adoption, and a comparative analysis of rooftop solar potential with Vietnam. Additionally, the roles of the IMF and The World Bank in shaping Sudan's energy future are examined. [pdf]
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Climate change is a major challenge for the 21st century, requiring an alternative supply of cleaner energy from renewable sources. This course is designed with an engineering focus that deals with applications, combined with the business element; applicable whether you work for a large organisation or a small-to-medium-size enterprise. [pdf]
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The Energy Policy of Poland until 2040 takes into account changes in the energy mix, as well as the need to ensure: energy security, fair transformation, recovery after the COVID pandemic, stable labor market, sustainable development of the economy and strengthening its competitiveness with optimum use of Poland’s own energy resources. [pdf]
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Three primary energy sources make up the energy mix in Guinea: fossil biomass, oil and hydropower. Biomass (firewood and charcoal) makes the largest contribution in primary energy consumption.[1] It is locally produced, while Guinea imports all the petroleum products it needs.[1] The potential for hydroelectric power generation is high, but largely untapped. Electricity is not available to a high percentage of Guineans, especially in rural areas, and service is intermittent, even in the capital city of Conakry. [pdf]
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Green hydrogen (H2) is a versatile energy carrier that can be applied to decarbonize a wide range of sectors. It can be used directly or in the form of its derivatives like e-Methanol, e-Ammonia, or e-Fuels to replace fossil fuels like coal or gas. Only around 40% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions originate from power generation which can be decarbonized via electrification. The other 60% of CO2 emissions originate from industry, mobility, buildings and others. These can be decarbonized via sector coupling, using green hydrogen and its derivatives to make renewable energy available to those sectors. This is why the production of sustainable hydrogen is so important for the energy transition. [pdf]
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As a result of its unique and active geography, Iceland has developed advanced geothermal energy plants, geothermal heating technology and associated infrastructure. 90 per cent of central heating in Iceland comes from a geothermal source and 10 per cent from electricity. Electricity sources are 100 per cent renewable, with 30 per cent from geothermal powerplants and 70 per cent from hydropower. [pdf]
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The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the Government of Suriname have partnered to deliver a more reliable, efficient and sustainable electricity supply in that country. The Electricity System Upgrade and Expansion Project, which will be implemented by utility company, N.V. EnergieBedrijven Suriname (EBS), was launched on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Courtyard Marriott Paramaribo. [pdf]
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With more than a billion people lacking access to electricity, local power-generation solutions are essential to provide sustainable energy to all - particularly those consumers expected to remain isolated from national or regional grids for the foreseeable future. Renewable power generation provides low-cost solutions to bring reliable electricity to rural households or island communities off the main grid. But while off-grid renewable energy systems are expanding rapidly on the ground, data that systematically tracks this progress remains limited. [pdf]
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In the global effort to reduce emissions, Europe is racing to develop renewable energy. The pace of development has been high. The war in Ukraine, complete with an effort to reduce dependence on Russian gas, has only increased the demand for renewable projects. [pdf]
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Between 1901 and 2013 temperatures in Egypt increased by an average of 0.1°C per decade. The rate accelerated between 2000 and 2020 with a temperature increase averaging 0.38°C per decade, which was higher than the world average (0.31°C per decade). As a result, the number of cooling degree days (CDDs) increased dramatically – by around 300 during 2000-2020 – while winter heating needs declined by over 50 heating degree days (HDDs) in the same period. UNEP's recent study shows that 50% of all electricity is already being consumed for air conditioning during the peak summer months in Cairo. [pdf]
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Maputo, Mozambique – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency expanded its support for Mozambique's energy sector by funding two projects that will help deliver electricity to thousands of households through wind power and energy storage technology. The projects are among Mozambique's first utility-scale wind power plants – a large step in expanding the country's electrification. [pdf]
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Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 14 November 2023 – With abundant renewable energy potential and ambitious target to achieve 80 per cent of renewables share in the power generation by 2038, Honduras is already on the right path to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The Renewables Readiness Assessment: Honduras by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) identifies the need to have current energy laws enforced with regulations and implementation mechanism to accelerate the country’s energy transition. [pdf]
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Several factors are influencing this evolution. The first is Africa's abundance of renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, and hydropower. As a result, the deployment of these technologies has increased, particularly in off-grid and rural areas. [pdf]
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Energy storage is a technology that holds energy at one time so it can be used at another time. Building more energy storage allows renewable energy sources like wind and solar to power more of our electric grid. As the cost of solar and wind power has in many places dropped below fossil fuels, the need for cheap and abundant energy storage has become a key challenge for building an energy system that does not emit greenhouse gases or contribute to climate change. [pdf]
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 29 August 2023 – The fossil fuel price crisis has accelerated the competitiveness of renewable power. Around 86 per cent (187 gigawatts) of all the newly commissioned renewable capacity in 2022 had lower costs than fossil fuel-fired electricity. [pdf]
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Editor's Note, Dec. 14, 2023: This article was updated to use a new global target after the release of the2023 State of Climate Actionreport. The updated data analysis doesn't change the eight countries that have scaled solar and wind energy the fastest, however, it does show that only three of the eight countries (Uruguay, Denmark and Lithuania) have had growth rates that exceed what is needed globally from 2022 to 2030. [pdf]
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Kuwait's Environment Public Authority (EPA), in cooperation with the European Union Delegation to the State of Kuwait and the EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project have organized a seminar titled "Kuwait's Sustainable Future: Collaborative Solutions for Green Transition, Renewables, and Energy Efficiency", which was held at the EPA premises on 26 June. The event brought together distinguished speakers from the European Union and Kuwait, as well as many participants including leading industry experts, policymakers, diplomats, researchers and business representatives, allowing for an insightful exchange on ways to advance Kuwait's sustainable agenda. [pdf]
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Each member is a full service law firm with expert knowledge and experience in both local law and the local business, political, cultural and economic environment. Our members and their lawyers are recognised by clients and major legal directories as leaders in various practice areas. [pdf]
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It is anticipated that energy demand will increase by 56% by 2040 (Rahman et al., 2022). If the same policy of reliance on fossil fuels is continued, increasing energy demand will increase greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently, mitigating climate change is necessary to avoid these outcomes. Renewable energy sources play a crucial role in achieving carbon neutrality, reducing global warming and climate change, and meeting the Paris Agreements' 2 °C target. Renewable energy sources are considered to be affordable, sustainable, and free-obtained energy. Figure 1 depicts the various renewable energy sources and their proportional contribution to electricity production. [pdf]
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Electricity shortages reduce the quality of life and constrain economic growth throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. In Senegal, about half the rural population lacks a reliable source of power and consumers who have electricity pay some of the highest rates on the continent. With about 82 percent of Senegal's electricity generated from fossil fuels, the country also needs to diversify to cleaner sources of power. [pdf]
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Kuwait is a wealthy oil-rich country, but it is also facing a number of challenges, including climate change and energy security. Renewable energy can play a vital role in helping Kuwait to address these challenges and build a more sustainable future. [pdf]
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Morocco's energy strategy has been developed in response to climate change, specifically that caused by the activities of the energy sector. Indeed, it is based on the mobilization of Morocco's own national resources, the rise of renewables in the energy mix, and the introduction of energy efficiency as a national priority. Its implementation will enable the establishment of a diversified energy mix and will be optimized around specific technology choices, both reliable and competitive. [pdf]
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WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 28, 2023. The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a $150 million Development Policy Loan (DPL) for Panama, which will contribute to fostering low emission and sustainable growth while supporting enhanced climate resilience and better climate governance, both critical aspects to achieve greater inclusion and promote sustainable growth for the benefit of Panamanians, particularly those living in vulnerable conditions. This is the first in a programmatic series of two DPL operations to support green growth, resilience and an inclusive development model in Panama. [pdf]
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Sofia, Bulgaria, October 16, 2024—To support Bulgaria's transition to a more sustainable and diversified energy mix, IFC is financing a 225-megawatt (MW) direct current solar photovoltaic (PV) project developed by Rezolv Energy, a leading independent renewable energy producer in Central and Eastern Europe. [pdf]
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Renewables play a critical role in clean energy transitions. The deployment of renewables for electricity generation, for heat production for buildings and industry, and in transport is one of the main enablers of keeping average global temperature rise below 1.5°C. Modern bioenergy is today the largest source of renewable energy globally, with a more than 50% share of global use in 2022. Bioenergy is discussed separately, and this page is dedicated to other renewable technologies. [pdf]
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Ljubljana, 26 July 2023 – Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE), the leading partner in the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV) project, last week signed with the Clean Hydrogen Partnership Joint Undertaking, a contract on the co-funding of the NAHV project, involving EUR 25 million in grants, on behalf of the entire consortium, which it leads. This act served as the official green light for the implementation of this transnational European project as part of the Horizon Europe programme, which is aimed at establishing a dedicated hydrogen valley. The project will be implemented as of 1 September 2023, will take 72 months and feature seventeen pilot projects in various locations in all three partner countries. [pdf]
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The Climate Commitment Act of 2022 codified and accelerated the District's climate commitments, to citywide carbon neutrality by 2045 with a first interim target of a 45% reduction from the 2006 baseline by 2025. Based on ACEEE's analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will not meet its near-term community-wide GHG emissions reduction goal. [pdf]
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Clean EDGE Asia Fellow Nguyen Linh Dan provides an assessment of the factors shaping Vietnam's renewable energy sector and the opportunities for private-sector engagement. She details domestic policies and strategies set by the government that are driving growth in the country's renewable energy sector and considers the impact of international factors and options for increased cooperation with and investment from the private sector. [pdf]
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Arcadis has ranked Amsterdam as the world's No.1 sustainable city. The city earned this top spot due to its strong economic performance, social equity, and significant investments in renewable energy. It was evaluated on criteria like climate goals, women's education levels, and sustainable progress. Amsterdam is noted for its innovative urban sustainability efforts, including smart city projects, green blue roof infrastructure, and community-driven initiatives like the Green Living Lab and Schoonschip. [pdf]
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The transition to net zero is well underway, but it is not happening fast enough. Growth in key climate technologies, including wind and solar power and electric vehicles (EVs), has helped accelerate decarbonization efforts worldwide. Solutions such as green hydrogen and long-duration energy storage (LDES) are becoming available and, if scaled, could reduce global emissions even further. But the pace of scaling these technologies has not kept up with projections for a warming planet. Governments and companies have done an admirable job developing and deploying climate technologies to date, but a significant acceleration is required to meet net-zero targets—and stave off the most dire effects of climate change. [pdf]
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Renewable energy in Pakistan is a relatively underdeveloped sector; however, in recent years, there has been more and more interest to explore renewable energy resources for the energy production. Around 10.57% of Pakistan's total installed power generation capacity (in 2020) comes renewables (wind, solar and biogas).[1] Most of Pakistan's renewable energy comes from hydroelectricity. As per the vision of the Prime Minister, there is the aim to "induct 20% of RE by the year 2025 and 30% of RE by the year 2030."[2] [pdf]
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