In Short : IRENA, in collaboration with the Government of Brazil, will host the first-ever Global Summit on Energy Planning. The event aims to bring together international leaders, experts, and policymakers to discuss sustainable energy strategies. The summit will focus on advancing global energy transitions, fostering collaboration, and supporting countries in developing integrated, long-term energy […]
COP30 in Brazil: A Crucial Crossroads for Global Climate Ambition and Action – EQ
In Short : COP30 in Brazil could mark a turning point for climate action. With goals to enhance national commitments, scale up climate finance, and launch major forest conservation efforts, it offers big potential. However, domestic environmental rollbacks and development pressures may challenge its impact. Success will depend on translating ambition into enforceable, inclusive global […]
India Leads Call for Inclusive Energy Governance at BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meet in Brazil – EQ
In Short : At the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meet in Brazil, India called for inclusive energy governance and equitable climate finance. Emphasizing a diversified energy mix and just transition, India urged mobilization of \$1.3 trillion for climate goals. It also highlighted initiatives like One Sun, One World, One Grid and pushed for stronger global cooperation […]
Union Minister Shri Manohar to participate in BRICS Energy Ministers meeting in Brazil – EQ
In Short : Union Minister Manohar Lal is in Brazil to attend the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting, focusing on energy security and sustainability. He will showcase India’s progress, including a 90% increase in power capacity, leadership in renewable energy, and innovations in green technologies. The meeting emphasizes global cooperation for clean energy, highlighting India’s commitment […]
Carbon emissions of an average earner in developed countries much more than richest 10% in India, Brazil, other developing countries: CEEW – EQ
Carbon emissions of an average earner in developed countries much more than richest 10% in India, Brazil, other developing countries: CEEW Richest 10% in developed nations, China adopting low-carbon lifestyles could save 3.4 billion tonnes of CO2 yearly A carbon tax on the richest 10% in developed countries and China could generate USD 500 billion […]
Brazil has highest share of clean electricity in G20: Report – EQ Mag
India, the current host, is much further behind in decarbonising its electricity system. It has the second highest coal reliance, after South Africa, but is already getting nine per cent of its electricity from solar and wind. Brazil, the host to the next year`s G20 summit, has the highest share of clean electricity in the […]
Brazil presents plan to auction USD 11bn in green power lines – EQ Mag
Brazil’s minister of mines and energy, Alexandre Silveira, presented on Friday the Electricity Transmission Grants Plan (POTEE) to invest BRL 56 billion (USD 11.2bn/EUR 10.2bn) in the construction of renewable power transmission infrastructure in the Northeast region. The government intends to hold a total of three auctions, starting with one for BRL 16 billion in […]
Brazil clears 100 MW of solar projects from Oct 14 tender – EQ Mag
Brazil’s power sector regulator Aneel approved on Tuesday the remaining winning projects from the A-5 tender held on October 14, 2022, for a combined solar capacity of 100 MW. The approvals were granted to the Janauba projects each with a capacity of 50 MW. A-5 awarded around 557.5 MW of wind, solar, hydro, biomass-based power […]
Eksfin supports Scatec’s power plant in Brazil with USD 71m in guarantees – EQ Mag
Norwegian renewable technology company Scatec ASA is building the 531MW solar power plant in Rio Grande do Norte state in north-eastern Brazil together with partners Equinor and Hydro Energy’s renewables arm, Hydro Rein. The plant will give Hydro Energy’s Alunorte refinery access to renewable energy for alumina production by supplying 1.2TW of power, and provide […]
Brazil okays 457.5 MW of renewable projects from Oct 14 tender – EQ Mag
Brazil’s power sector regulator Aneel approved on Tuesday 457.5 MW of winning renewable energy projects from the A-5 tender held on October 14, 2022. The approvals were granted to 20 of the 22 winning proposals for wind, solar, hydro, biomass-based power and one waste-to-energy plant. A-5 finished with around 557.5 MW of capacity, with solar […]