Such advances are crucial as India is aiming to achieve 40 per cent of its total electricity generation from non-fossil fuel sources such as solar and wind by the year 2030, the Institute said Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) on Thursday said its researchers have made significant advances in developing alternatives to […]
WoodMac: Biden Loss Would End Hopes of US Decarbonization by 2050
The stakes are every bit as high as the energy industry and climate change activists say they are. The upcoming U.S. presidential election will dictate the pace of decarbonization in the world’s largest economy for decades, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s $2 trillion climate plan, including a pledge to […]
Solar and wind energy doubled participation in 5 years
Renewable energies are growing and playing a prominent role in global power matrices. Solar and wind energy have doubled their share in the last 5 years, replacing coal. Among fossil sources, coal led to the growth of clean energy. However, the pace of growth is important to get closer to the goals of combating climate […]
Wind energy in Vietnam, wind turbines in Bac Lieu
The construction of two wind farms with a combined capacity of 100 MW began in Hoa Binh district of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on July 26. The wind power plants are built with a total investment worth over 5.22 trillion VND (about 226.66 million USD). They are expected to generate about 400 […]
Oman explores opportunities for green hydrogen with solar thermal and wind energy
Oman is exploring opportunities in the green hydrogen sector and for this purpose a committee has been set up under the leadership of Oman’s ministry of oil and gas, a senior official at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) said. Abdul-Amir Al Ajmi, External Affairs and Value Creation Director at PDO, said, “A committee, led by the […]
Ghana, Africa Could Save Millions By Improving Solar, Wind Energy Sources—IES Research Paper
A Research article by the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has made a case for the strong consideration of Solar and Wind energy sources in Ghana and Africa’s post-COVID recovery plan. In an article authored by IES Research and Policy Analyst Raymond Nuworkpor citing multiple authorities, The IES said not only does the adoption reduce […]
Q1 2020 Wind Energy Auctions Database: Report
As part of GWEC Market Intelligence’s services, the database on global wind auctions is an important tool for the industry to stay up-to-date on all the latest developments and business opportunities around the world. While the industry has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and auctions have been delayed or postponed in a few countries, […]
India needs urgent policy reforms to meet 60-GW wind energy target by 2022: Report
It added that the country’s total wind energy capacity would only reach 50 GW by 2022 as existing the pipeline and new auctions face multiple challenges New Delhi: India, the world’s fourth-largest onshore wind market by installations, is likely to fall short of its ambitious wind energy target for 2022 by up to 10 gigawatt […]
Wind energy industry can generate 4 million jobs globally by 2030: GWEC
“Wind energy has been a major creator of skilled jobs and community benefits. Direct and indirect jobs in wind energy sector will more than triple from 1.2 million in 2018 to nearly 4 million globally by 2030,” the global industry body said in a statement New Delhi: Wind energy sector can generate employment for four […]
Including hydropower in RPO target for states to boost grid flexibility, address variability of solar and wind energy
The draft amendment also provides for Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO) and lays down the modalities for bundling of renewable energy including hydro with thermal energy New Delhi: The proposal by the power ministry to include hydropower within the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets set for the state distribution companies will provide greater flexibility to the […]