Renewables

ADIPEC

Energy leaders bullish on fossil fuel demand at ADIPEC

On the opening day of the ADIPEC conference in Abu Dhabi, energy and industry leaders were sanguine about future energy demand in spite of concerns over a supply glut.

energy transition

Energy transition going faster than predicted — new report

The landmark 2015 Paris Climate Agreement has slowed emissions and accelerated the energy transition. A new report finds that forecasts from a decade ago significantly underestimated how quickly the clean tech revolution would take hold.

Romania

Romania bets on both renewables and gas

Romania’s energy transition is well underway but it seems like stronger output from solar and onshore wind power will go hand-in-hand with increasing gas production.

fossil fuels

Countries plan fossil fuels expansion that could wreck climate targets

Governments plan on producing more than double the fossil fuels than is consistent with a climate-safe world, a new report said.

Gastech

Energy industry leaders bullish about gas prospects at Gastech

Industry leaders speaking at Gastech remain bullish about prospects for the gas market despite its conflict with climate goals.

electricity prices

Trump policies driving up electricity prices

U.S. electricity prices were already rising because of new demand and stress from climate disasters. But Trump’s attacks on renewables could create more “scarcity,” experts say.

ghana

Ghana oil find raises fresh concerns over delay to energy transition

Ghana’s latest offshore oil discovery promises economic gains and greater energy security — but raises fresh concerns about delaying its clean energy transition and locking in long-term fossil fuel dependence.

IEEFA

India’s proposed gas pivot challenged by IEEFA report

A new report out by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is questioning India’s aspirations for a gas-based economy to replace other polluting fossil fuels.

clean energy

U.S. congress considers bill that would decimate clean energy

A surprisingly draconian tweak to Trump’s tax package would bring solar and wind installations to a standstill. Experts say it could even result in strain and instability to the electric grid.

offshore wind

Investors commit to Polish offshore wind, but restrictions linger

Despite a challenging investment climate, Poland seems to be on the way to reach its 2030 target of 5.9 GW offshore wind capacity by 2030. But will the electricity reach the regions where it’s needed the most?

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s 2030 renewables goal is ambitious: experts

Sri Lanka has pledged an ambitious 2025 net zero emissions pledge, but still uses fossil fuels for half of its power production.

renewables

Texas anti-renewables bills shelved, threat to clean energy recedes

Several bills that threatened to kill off the renewables boom in Texas were set aside as the legislative session comes to a close.

Mexico LNG

Renewables could reduce Mexico’s energy security risks – report

Mexico is highly dependent on the U.S. for gas. Fast deployment of solar and wind could cut costs and minimise energy security risk, according to a new report.

South Korea electricity plan can’t break away from LNG

LNG imports have become a political issue in South Korea, pitting an entrenched fossil fuels sector against a growingly concerned populace.

IoT

The role of AI and the IoT in enhancing solar and wind energy efficiency

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), are helping us to understand how renewables can be integrated and managed with greater precision, writes Izzy Rivera, a manager at Emerson.