In 2021, the Biden Administration set ambitious climate goals of achieving 100 per cent clean electricity by 2035 and net zero emissions by 2050. This has put the spotlight on the urgent need for rebuilding […]
The global quest for net zero emissions and the climate commitments have accelerated the shift towards clean energy alternatives worldwide. While solar and wind energy continue to take the lead, emerging technologies such as green […]
Asia is a leader in global development and growth, and some of the largest emerging economies are in the region – particularly in South Asia, which is home to more than 1.8 billion people. Countries […]
War-torn Afghanistan is taking small steps to restore its power sector, which is in a shambles like its economy. Due to international isolation following the political crisis arising from the takeover of Kabul by the […]
As per the Global Wind Energy Council, a total of 93.6 GW of wind turbine capacity was deployed in the world in 2021, bringing the cumulative global wind energy capacity to 837 GW. Over half […]
By Douglas Broom Renewable energy installations broke new records in 2021, according to the International Energy Agency. And despite rising raw material costs, installations are expected to rise by 8% in 2022. Solar is expected to […]
Egypt, one of northern Africa’s largest economies and the most crowded country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with more than 100 million inhabitants, is steadily moving towards clean energy. The country […]
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is the largest ISO of about 38 balancing authorities in the western interconnection, handling over two-thirds of the electric load in the West. In collaboration with the California Public […]
Over the past few years, the European Union (EU) has been making concerted efforts to shift towards cleaner energy by setting ambitious targets and formulating supporting policies. To achieve its goals of becoming carbon neutral […]
This is an extract from a recent report titled “The Future of Renewable Hydrogen in the European Union” by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School. Hydrogen Supply and Demand EU […]
Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has increased over the years. According to the ASEAN Automotive Federation, the total number of vehicle sales in ASEAN member states stood […]
The Nordic countries are pursuing an aggressive decarbonisation effort, which is changing the electricity landscape in the region. Finland aims to become carbon neutral by 2035, Sweden by 2045 (with interim milestones for 2030 (63 […]
Owing to its geographic location, Southeast Asia (SEA) has high solar power potential, estimated at 41 TWh. Even so, solar power development was limited in the region due to greater focus on fossil fuels and […]
The much-awaited United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 was held at Glasgow this year, in the month of November. Around 120 leaders from countries around the globe deliberated on addressing the urgent climate-related risks, and […]
The European electricity sector is undergoing a steady transformation, brought about by the massive growth in renewable energy resources and the European Union’s commitment to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 as per its green deal. In […]
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) power production has long been driven by hydrocarbons. However, in recent years, the country has been focusing on clean power in a bid to cater to its ever-growing power demand […]
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe has been increasing rapidly over the past few years, crossing 1.5 million cars in 2020 (including both battery EVs and plug-in hybrids). In addition, the European EV […]
China’s energy sector is undergoing a sea change. In a span of five years (2015-20), the renewable energy share in the country’s generation mix grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 28 […]
Offshore wind has fast emerged as a vital component of Europe’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. In 2020, Europe added 2.9 GW of offshore capacity, which involved 356 new offshore wind turbines connected […]
The largest Middle Eastern country, Saudi Arabia, is ranked as the second major oil producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The country, which is home to around 34.8 million people, holds 17 […]
