Renewable capacity statistics 2024
Highlighting the continued progress achieved in the global energy transition, this latest edition of IRENA’s Renewable capacity statistics illustrates the growth of renewables in new installed power generation
Highlighting the continued progress achieved in the global energy transition, this latest edition of IRENA’s Renewable capacity statistics illustrates the growth of renewables in new installed power generation
The promised vast expansion of the UK's offshore wind resources is proving to be a powerful lure for companies not normally associated with renewables but keen to generate eco-friendly and reliable sources of revenue. Engineers, consultants and oil rig makers, from GKN to Lamprell and Singapore's Keppel, are setting up new divisions and partnerships in order to get a foothold in the market, whi
Several Asian countries in addition to China could soon challenge the United States in the race to build a renewable energy industry if Washington doesn't provide more incentives for its domestic business, venture capitalists and others told a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. The United States, once the world's leader in energy innovation, is now also "challenged and threatened" by India, So
Bangladesh sought fund from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to produce 500 megawatt power from renewable energy (RE). Dr. Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, the adviser to the prime minister sought this fund
The Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has issued a Letter of Interest (LoI) to set up Sindh
A water supply scheme to supply safe water to several areas including Alanthudawa and Minniya farmer colonies in the Kalpitiya Divisional Secretariat was commissioned by Minister Dinesh Gunawardene recently. It fulfilled a long felt need in view of a health hazard created by excessive use of agro- chemicals and synthetic fertilizer that caused contamination of ground water.
Nuclear and renewables both have a part to play in meeting Britain's future energy needs, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne said on Tuesday, adding it was not a choice between one or the other. Huhne's statement is in line with Britain's coalition agreement but he made it to delegates at the Liberal Democrat conference, challenging skeptics in his own party who oppose nuclear power. "A deal is a
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group joined BHP Billiton Tuesday in calling for Australia to consider a carbon tax over emission trading, as a senior minister backed a targeted carbon price for electricity. Australia, one of the worst per-capita greenhouse gas polluters, is renewing policies to curb emissions after elections last month left Prime Minister Julia Gillard relying on a Greens MP a
Dotted with active volcanoes, Central America is seeking to tap its unique geography to produce green energy and cut dependence on oil imports as demand for electricity outstrips supply. Sitting above shifting tectonic plates in the Pacific basin known to cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, the region has huge potential for geothermal power generated by heat stored deep in the earth. G
A United Nations panel has delayed key decisions on a scheme meant to reward projects that cut carbon emissions in developing countries, including whether to approve a modern coal plant for such incentives. The U.N.'s clean development mechanism (CDM) allows rich countries to meet caps on carbon emissions by paying for carbon cuts in the developing world, under the Kyoto Protocol. Countries