Rise of solar panels brings giant waste problem
Solar panel technology has come a long way over the past 40-50 years, however, it is clear that effective, comprehensive global recycling is not.
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Kenya, Tanzania set sights on gas link
Kenya and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to build a gas pipeline, in order to secure affordable energy for Kenyan demand.
Hydrogen Blending: From the North Sea to the network and into UK homes
The most popular decarbonisation solutions will be those that require little or no behavioural change and do not cost the earth. Humans are creatures of habit and, perhaps more importantly, comfort.
Could the energy security crisis boost the path to renewables?
Sky-high oil prices and extreme volatility have exposed the fragility of the world’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Jobs, cash and power, it’s all on the line for Africa’s COP26 hopes
Climate change is a global problem but some areas have more to lose, particularly those in the developing economies.
UAE targets 25% of hydrogen market share
The United Arab Emirates has launched its Hydrogen Leadership Roadmap, with the stated aim of capturing a 25% market share.
Eni, Cote d’Ivoire talk Baleine development
Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi has held talks with Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara on plans to fast track the development of the Baleine 1-X discovery.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and IRENA team-up to accelerate Asia’s energy transition
The China-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding committing to work together to support Asia’s energy transition and mobilise greater private capital for renewable energy. Significantly, the AIIB has been viewed in some quarters as a potential rival to the World Bank and IMF.
Majority of new renewables undercut cheapest fossil fuel on cost, report shows
Renewables continues to trump fossil fuels on costs, with the majority of new developments now producing cheaper energy.
Renewables ‘early advantage’ in gender equality could disappear, warns software firm
There’s a risk efforts to improve gender equality in renewables could falter unless firms begin to take an “active role” in boosting diversity, it has been warned.
‘Decade of renewables’ underway after record capacity installed globally in 2020
A record 260 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity was added globally last year, beating the previous best by almost half.
Accord sets stage for Israel, UAE, Bahrain energy co-operation
Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed a peace agreement that marks a step towards normalising diplomatic relationships in the Middle East.
Renewable energy outdoes fossil fuels on price as costs plummet, new report finds
Renewable energy is now edging out fossil fuels on price as technologies achieve lower power costs, according to a new report.
Renewable power expansion continues to outpace fossil fuel growth, new data shows
Renewable energy accounted for the lion's share of global power expansion last year, outstripping oil and gas growth by more more than double.
European nations must ‘double’ renewable energy targets by 2030, report claims
European countries have been told to "double" their renewable energy targets by 2030 or risk not meeting the Paris Agreement, according to a report due out next week.
Renewables beating oil and gas on female employment globally, report finds
Renewable energy is outstripping oil and gas in terms of the percentage of females working in the sector, according to a new report.
Gender ‘imbalance’ discovered in renewable energy sector
A new report has discovered a gender "imbalance" exists within the renewable energy sector.
North Sea accounts for 90% of global offshore wind power, report finds
The North Sea now accounts for 90% of all global offshore wind power generation, but will soon face a challenge from China, it has emerged.
Renewable energy jobs soar to over 10 million worldwide
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has compiled a report in which it claims that renewable energy jobs have grown to 10.3 million globally.
Renewable energy capacity doubles over ten years
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released fresh data today showing that global renewable generation capacity doubled between 2007 and 2017.
Onshore wind and solar costs set for dramatic drop, report claims
As the cost associated with onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) has seen a reduction since 2010, a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is forecasting an even more significant drop as 2020 approaches.