The technology investment roadmap is the latest attempt by Australia, the world’s top coal and gas exporter, to come up with a climate and energy policy after 13 years of wrangling over carbon prices and emissions targets. MELBOURNE : Australia plans to invest A$18 billion ($13 billion) over the next 10 years in technologies to […]
Australia backs BP’s study to produce hydrogen from wind, solar
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency said on Friday it would provide A$1.7 million ($1.1 million) toward the A$4.4 million feasibility study, part of a push by the government to make the country a major producer of hydrogen by 2030 MELBOURNE: BP Plc has won Australian government backing for a feasibility study into producing hydrogen using […]
Shell’s carbon emissions drop in 2019 to four-year low
At the same time, burning of unused natural gas in Shell’s upstream oil and gas operations, a process known as flaring, rose last year by 13.5 per cent, the data showed LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell’s greenhouse gas emissions declined in 2019 to their lowest in four years, according to data provided by the energy company. […]
Repsol starts building first solar farm with workers spaced apart
Traditionally fossil fuel-focused European energy firms are buying or building clean energy plants as part of ambitious targets to cut global emissions MADRID: Construction teams have started building oil and gas firm Repsol’s first solar plant, observing strict distancing measures due to the coronavirus, the company said on Wednesday. Traditionally fossil fuel-focused European energy firms […]
500 electric cabs of ‘Evera’ to hit Delhi roads this month
Prakriti E-Mobility, a start-up based in New Delhi, on Friday announced that it is introducing ‘Evera’ a fleet of 500 app-based electric vehicles (EV) cabs in the pollution-hit Delhi-NCR this month. With a plan to scale it up to 5000 EVs within two years, Prakriti will be partnering with EV manufacturers to offer a brand-new […]
Commentary: Is government support for EVs contributing to a low-emissions future?
The value of government incentives rose by 72%, but smart policy will be needed to avoid booms and busts, and encourage continuous reductions in average EV prices. Encouraged by rising government support, global spending on electric vehicle (EV) purchases grew more than 70% in 2018 to USD 82 billion, with USD 52 billion of this […]
Which energy storage technology is going to power Australia’s future?
Recent events in Australia indicate a growing appetite for renewable energy and energy storage in the energy sector. Pumped hydro, thermal energy storage, hydrogen—which form of storage will reign supreme Down Under? New regulations and a growing share of renewables are changing the way the electricity market operates in Australia, opening up a playground for […]
Nissan’s zero-emission ice cream truck uses recycled EV batteries
The prototype is built on Nissan’s e-NV200 and comes with rooftop solar panels. For some, chasing the neighborhood ice cream truck is a favorite summer tradition. But many ice cream trucks have diesel engines, and older models keep those engines running to power the freezers. That means you get a hefty side of CO2 emissions […]
MIT Energy Conference explores changes to the grid in coming decades
Student-run event spans energy policy, carbon pricing, storage technologies, and the rise of renewables. The 14th annual student-run MIT Energy Conference, the nation’s largest such event, reflected an increasing maturity in the low-carbon and zero-carbon energy field. A global push toward carbon-free energy, many speakers made clear at the event, held April 4 and 5 […]
Powering the Future of Electric Vehicles
The gas-powered car has remained the dominant mode of transportation since it first began fueling motor vehicles in 1886. But the internal combustion engine is finally starting to lose its stranglehold on the market. The disrupter? Electric vehicles (EVs). EV milestones The U.S. recently hit a major milestone – 1 million EVs on the road. […]
