Wind and solar benchmarks for a 1.5°C world
This report presents a detailed methodology for determining the amount of wind and solar capacity that is required for a country to align with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal. While the focus
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India, Germany sign pact to improve grid integration of renewable energy
India and Germany on Monday signed an agreement on technical cooperation under the Indo-German Energy Programme – Green Energy Corridors (IGEN-GEC). The agreement was signed by India’s Ministry of New
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Chinese firms increase cost of solar modules
A power department official said the cost of a solar power plant of one MW is about Rs 4.5 crore. Hyderabad: Chinese companies have suddenly increased the cost of solar modules, used in solar power
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Germany pumps €4 million in climate change research
THE German government has pumped about €4 million in a project to conduct research in climate change and sustainable land management use in Zambia. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) technical expert
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Austria, carmakers agree to update software of 600,000 diesel cars
Austria's Transport Minister Joerg Leichtfried said on Tuesday he had agreed with carmakers to update the software of 600,000 diesel cars to reduce pollution following a similar deal struck in Germany
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VW gives green light for electric version of classic Microbus camper van
Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has decided to go ahead with production of an electric version of its classic Microbus camper van as it seeks to boost its electric vehicle credentials. The potential battery-powered
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Diesel still needed to meet climate goals, Merkel says
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Sunday against a swift abandonment of diesel cars after a series of emissions scandals, saying the fuel is still needed if climate change targets are to be met.
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Germany Awards 1 Gigawatt Of Onshore Wind, Costs Fall By 25%
Germany announced the results of its second onshore wind auction this week in which it was revealed a total of 1 gigawatt was awarded at an average cost 25% less than the average price recorded in the
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Germany awards licenses to increase onshore wind capacity by 1 GW
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany will increase its onshore wind energy capacity by more than 1 gigawatt, equal to that of a nuclear plant, under new licenses awarded on Tuesday, its network regulator said.
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German green group to pursue diesel bans as agreed steps inadequate
BERLIN (Reuters) - German efforts to overcome a diesel scandal were dealt a blow on Tuesday after prosecutors widened a Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) probe and a key environmental group said steps proposed by
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Germany, carmakers agree steps to cut diesel pollution
(Reuters) - German ministers, regional politicians and car executives have agreed a package of measures aimed at cutting inner-city air pollution and averting bans on diesel cars. Following are some