Renewable Energy
US solar companies call for action from Congress on COVID-19
554 US solar companies have sent a letter to the US Congress underscoring the impact COVID-19 is having on the solar industry, via industry body, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Renewable Energy
Renewables set to win during China’s COVID-19 lockdown
Renewables' non-dispatchability and preferential status in China's power system are allowing them to grow while power demand declined during the COVID-19 lockdown. IHS Markit expects this trend to continue as the world continues to fight the pandemic.
Renewable Energy
ENGIE refuels the world’s first renewable hydrogen passenger train
The train is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which produces electrical power for traction. It emits only water and steam during operation, representing a clean alternative for the regional government looking to replace diesel fleets.
Renewable Energy
Offshore wind set to soar to 200GW by 2030 says report
As the offshore wind sector’s global expansion trend continues to grow, increased awareness of the risks and effects of climate change is likely to lead to a greater focus on decarbonisation efforts in both the supply chain, and means of component production, says a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC).
Renewable Energy
US: Five ways COVID-19 could derail renewables
Although COVID-19 can strengthen the call for resiliency and distributed renewable generation, there are at least five ways that the disease could ruin renewables in the near-term.
Renewable Energy
Europe: Demand for renewables outstripped supply in 2019
The growth in renewable energy demand outpaced renewable energy supply in 2019, according to new statistics from the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB).
Renewable Energy
Oman’s largest solar PV plant reaches financial close
ACWA Power, GIC and AEPC have achieved financial closure for a 500 MW solar PV plant at Ibri in Oman, currently the largest solar PV plant in the country.
Renewable Energy
Electric utilities among decarbonisation leaders says report
The report found that the low carbon transition “is well underway in some sectors such as electric utilities, shipping and paper, while oil and gas and airlines lag significantly behind in carbon performance”.
Renewable Energy
NSW announces first hydrogen storage, new solar/storage plants
The Australian state of New South Wales has announced seven new energy projects to help improve energy affordability across the region, including the first state-owned hydrogen storage system
Renewable Energy
Nigeria trialling solar street lights in Lagos
In Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has commenced testing the use of solar-powered traffic lights in a bid to tackle the lack of electricity for traffic control, which caused congestion in the state.
