The United States was lying down on the job. The new report on 2020 by the International Renewable Energy Agency reveals that the world’s renewable energy generation capacity increased by an astonishing 10.3% in 2020 despite the global economic slowdown during the coronavirus pandemic. It beats the previous record for an annual increase in this […]
Will Malaysia’s Unpopular Dam Projects Go Ahead?
The advantages of a hydroelectric dam are many. A hydropower plant can generate power to the grid immediately, provide essential back-up power during major electricity outages or disruptions, in addition to being a sustainable fuel source, along with a number of benefits such as flood control, irrigation and water supply. But whenever a hydroelectric dam […]
US, India to launch hydrogen task force under Strategic Energy Partnership
India and the United States will launch a Hydrogen Task Force under the Strategic Energy Partnership between the two countries soon, announced US Deputy Secretary of Energy, David M Turk NEW DELHI : India and the United States will launch a Hydrogen Task Force under the Strategic Energy Partnership between the two countries soon, announced […]
Secrecy and Abuse Claims Haunt China’s Solar Factories in Xinjiang
The world’s green power surge depends on polysilicon made in China’s remote Northwest. No one really knows what’s going on inside the facilities. In the wilderness of the Gobi Desert sit two factories that churn out vast quantities of polysilicon, the raw material in billions of solar panels all over the world. It’s a four-hour […]
Construction of new low-carbon hydrogen pilot plant gets underway
Producing clean and versatile hydrogen will fulfil a vital role in meeting global decarbonisation goals. A new 1.5 MWth pilot plant is being built at Cranfield University to test an innovative hydrogen production technology that substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The HyPER project (Bulk Hydrogen Production by Sorbent Enhanced Steam Reforming) is an international collaboration […]
US, Chinese solar companies want to set up manufacturing plants in India under PLI scheme
Solar module manufacturers from US and China have written to the government to set up local manufacturing plants in India under the recently unveiled PLI scheme. New Delhi: Manufacturers from US and China are warming up to the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. China’s LONGi Star and Trina Star, which manufacture solar panels, wafers and […]
Aggressive US climate plan puts pressure on China, India
The White House may commit to emissions cuts of 50% or more from 2005 levels by 2030 An ambitious pledge to cut greenhouse-gas emissions under consideration by the US gives President Joe Biden more leverage when he hosts leaders for a climate change summit later this month — presenting a particular challenge to China’s Xi […]
US and UAE seek Middle East climate alliance for green push
Diplomatic success will depend on oil markets’ future in a post-pandemic world and countries’ willingness to accelerate the renewables uptake, writes Anca Gurzu. The United States and the United Arab Emirates pledged in early April to help finance decarbonisation across the Middle East and North Africa through investments in clean technologies – a sign of […]
President Biden sees “win” for US in electric vehicle battery deal
The agreement between LG Energy Solution and SK Innovation ended the need for Biden to intervene in a case closely watched for its implications on Biden’s clean-energy agenda Washington: Two big South Korean electric vehicle battery makers said Sunday they have settled a long-running trade dispute that will allow one company to move ahead with […]
India announcing net-zero target not ‘absolute requirement’: US special envoy Kerry
Biden has invited 40 world leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, to the virtual summit on April 22-23 to underscore the urgency and the economic benefits of stronger climate action. New Delhi: US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Thursday said it will be great if India announces a net-zero emission target but “that’s […]
