Scottish company wins EU backing to build one of the world’s biggest tidal farms Nova has won European Union funding to build the farm off the coast of Orkney. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Karnataka, a pioneer State, battles power issues From production to distribution and safe maintenance, there’s plenty of ground to cover in Karnataka The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Solar Remains Fastest Growing Energy Source In US, Producing More Electricity Than Hydro In 2023 Thermal and photovoltaic solar installations outpaced all other energy sources for the 12th consecutive year by a considerable margin. International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan lays stone for solar projects, power substations worth ₹6,600 crore Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated AP-Transco’s 12 substations and laid foundation stones for 16 more across the State, in virtual mode from his camp office at Tadepalli on November 28 (Tuesday). He also laid the foundation stone for a 750 MW solar power project in Kadapa and… The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Australia needs ‘substantial increase’ in large-scale renewables projects to meet decarbonisation targets Clean Energy Council data reveals that investment in renewables has fallen to lowest levels since 2018 The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023
Driving a greener future: how your electric car could help power your neighbourhood A new concept – the “grid of grids” – is revolutionising the way we think about energy. The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023
Countdown To COP28: Nuclear Energy, Climate Finance And Oil Take Center Stage Memoranda of understanding have been signed, greenwashing claims have been made. Quite a bit is at stake in the coming weeks in Dubai. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023
Does the way we talk about the climate crisis numb people with fear, rather than energising them? A Cop28 speaker says phrases such as ‘green economy’ turn voters off – and Labour has already reframed its language, says energy and environment analyst Roger Harrabin The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
Scientists invent breakthrough ‘safe’ liquid fuel that cannot start accidental fires Innovative fuel requires electric current to ignite and does not easily combust with just a flame The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
Biden To Miss COP28 Climate Summit: US Official President Joe Biden will miss the latest UN climate summit in Dubai, after two years of attending the talks in hopes of highlighting US leadership, a US official said Sunday. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023
Win for island wind farm despite rare parrot concerns A requirement for a proposed wind farm project to shut down for five months to safeguard a critically endangered parrot has been overturned. AAP · Nov 27, 2023
The Carters: Global power couple, best friends, life mates Their partnership began as a small-town love story, then over 77 years of marriage led them to the Georgia governor’s office in 1970 and the White House in 1976. After that, it propelled the Carters through four decades as global humanitarians. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2023
Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets Australia is close to meeting its 2030 emissions reduction targets, but the energy minister won't say how much a clean transition will cost taxpayers. AAP · Nov 25, 2023
Networking charges for rooftop solar energy panels discourage investments, say industries Industries in Coimbatore say networking charges for rooftop solar energy discourage investments. Tangedco collects Rs. 1/unit from HT consumers, while MSMEs recently got a 50% reduction. 6,000 MW of solar energy installed in TN, with 1,000 MW added yearly. MSMEs want nil charges for rooftop solar, but HT consumers have… The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023 ‘It’s like buying an iPhone and not having a cable’: UK’s bid for net zero in the balance due to grid ‘blind spot’ As well as more clean energy, Britain (and the world) needs miles of extra cable to carry it. But a global shortage of components and skills means efforts to meet climate targets will go down to the wire
Inverse · Nov 25, 2023 Electricity Demand Is Surging — “Virtual” Power Plants Might Be the Forgotten Answer Virtual power sources typically are quicker to site and build and can be cleaner and cheaper to operate than new power plants.
International Business Times · Nov 23, 2023 UAE: Fossil Fuel Power And COP28 Host A gas-guzzling fossil fuel exporter trying to spearhead more ambitious climate action, the United Arab Emirates remains heavily dependent on hydrocarbons for its prosperity.
The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023 Tamil Nadu plans to achieve Net Zero emissions at least a decade ahead of 2070, says Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa Tamil Nadu plans to achieve Net Zero Emission at least a decade ahead of 2070. IGBC launched India's first 'Net Zero Carbon' rating system to support India's climate goals. The rating system encourages resource efficiency, renewable energy sources, and climate-resilient building designs. Tamil Nadu has been a leader in green…
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023 Chris Bowen’s plan is a shot in the arm for clean energy – but a lot has to go right to avoid future blackouts The renewable energy sector has been big on promise but lately lagging in delivery, particularly with 2030 emission targets just a little more than six years away
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023 Victoria warned against ‘very inefficient’ hydrogen buses after trial announced Cambridge professor says grey hydrogen buses are expensive, ‘destructive’ and not a true zero-emissions solution
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023 NSW Liberal leader’s party branch calls for opposition to offshore windfarms in Illawarra and Hunter Mark Speakman’s branch to table motion at state party conference to reject renewable energy zones and look into nuclear reactors instead
The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023 FMQs: Anas Sarwar challenges Humza Yousaf on transparency ANAS Sarwar challenged Humza Yousaf on transparency at First Minister's Questions after his party uncovered emails allegedly showing he took up a…
The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023 The government will underwrite risky investments in renewables – here's why that's a good idea Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen today announced a scheme to underwrite the risk of investing in new renewable energy generation and storage.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023 Energy bills set to rise by an average of £94 a year from January THE average household energy bill in the UK will rise by £94 a year from January, the UK's energy regulator has announced.
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023 Energy bills to go up £94 to £1928 in the New Year Ofgem raises the cap on tariffs by 5%