The Leader of the Opposition in the UK has vowed to “kickstart a green jobs revolution that will help tackle climate change, provide sustainable energy for the future and create skilled jobs in every nation and region” of Britain.
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Statkraft Plans Annual Investments of US$1.2 Billion in Renewable Energy, including Hydropower
Statkraft has announced it is planning annual investments of about NOK10 billion (US$1.2 billion) in renewable energy from 2019 to 2025, including “large upgrades of Nordic hydropower.”
China Sets New Renewables Target of 35 Percent by 2030
China is stepping up its push into renewable energy, proposing higher green power consumption targets and penalizing those who fail to meet those goals to help fund government subsidies to producers.
Alabama Power Seeks Renewable Energy
Alabama Power said last week that the utility is seeking proposals to meet future energy and reliability needs, including proposals for potential renewable energy projects.
California Clean Energy Mandate Comes at Utilities’ Expense
California’s ambitious push for clean energy will be a tough lift for utilities and potentially their bondholders.
Ohio’s PowerForward Roadmap Aims to Shape the Grid of the Future
A new roadmap for the future of Ohio’s electric grid can benefit all types of interest groups, but the next few years will be critical for the plan to achieve its goals.
Yves Rannou leaves hydro for wind
Yves Rannou, formerly president and chief executive officer of hydro for GE Renewable Energy, has taken a position as CEO of Senvion S.A., a manufacturer of wind turbines.
Yves Rannou leaves hydro for wind
Yves Rannou, formerly president and chief executive officer of hydro for GE Renewable Energy, has taken a position as CEO of Senvion S.A., a manufacturer of wind turbines.
Energy Poll: 8 out of 10 South Koreans Want Clean Energy
According to the survey of 1,003 South Koreans across the nation, 86.2 percent of respondents said they are in favor of the expansion of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.
The 100 Percent Renewables Vision is Reachable Says Wartsila
“Smart technology is unlocking the 100 per cent renewables future,” said the boss of Wartsila Energy Solutions today.
Global Climate Summit Celebrates Emission Reduction Progress; Calls for Bolder Action to Meet Paris Climate Goals
On the premise that the nations of the world are not doing enough to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, Governor Jerry Brown, New York City’s former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other dignitaries convened a high-profile international ga…
Spain Plans $116 Billion Energy Refit
The Spanish government is exploring ways to persuade investors to finance a 100 billion-euro ($116 billion) transformation of its energy system as it tries to move beyond past policy mistakes that led to widespread losses and lawsuits.
Most Investors Are Going Green to Make Money, HSBC Says
Make money first, save the planet second. Those are the reasons for most investors to get into green finance, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
Renewables Predicted to Grab Bigger Share of South Africa Energy Mix
South Africa is set for a dramatic shift in its energy mix in the coming years thanks to the government’s decision to restructure its energy output.
Update: California Governor Signs Historic 100 Percent Renewable Energy Obligation
Yesterday another milestone was reached in California’s march toward a 100 percent renewable energy mandate with the passing of SB100 by the Assembly. The bill will require the state to receive 50 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2026; 60 …
Vattenfall Inaugurates Scottish Offshore Wind farm
The aim is to accelerate the wind power industry’s drive for competitive renewable
August the ‘Cleanest Energy Month of the Year in Modern Times’ in UK
Utility-Backed Fund Raises $681 Million to Invest in Clean Tech
A private equity firm backed by some of the world’s largest utilities has raised $681 million to finance startups developing clean-energy technology.
Carlyle Group Affiliate Buys 612 MW of Wind Power Capacity in New York
Zephyr Wind Energy, Carlyle’s newly established affiliate, is buying the wind generation portfolio that includes six wind farms in three northern and western New York counties.
Bilfinger chosen to supply pipeline for 15.9-MW Gaildorf pumped-storage plant
Bilfinger VAM Anlagentechnik has been chosen to deliver a distribution pipeline for use in the 15.9-MW pumped-storage power plant being built in Gaildorf, Germany.