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EBRD and Donor-Funded Solar Plant Starts Operating in North Macedonia
The first large-scale solar plant in North Macedonia ‒ financed with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and bilateral donors to the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) ‒ has been connected to the power grid…
WindEurope 2022 in Bilbao: helping Europe deliver energy security
The WindEurope annual event begins today in Bilbao. His Majesty the King of Spain will open it with the President of the Basque Government, Ministers from around Europe and top officials from the EU Commission. Over 8,000 people are taking…
Eight Actions to Solar-Power EU Energy Independence
On March 31st the international solar community gathered in Brussels for the SolarPower Summit. In light of the Russian war on Ukraine, the Summit publicly launched a landmark paper on the necessary, realistic, ambition for solar-powered EU energy independence. Presented…
Today’s Energy Crisis Makes Supporting Clean Energy Start-Ups More Important Than Ever
Periods of energy disruption, like the one we are seeing today, offer an opening for disruptive technologies. A helping hand for clean energy start-ups can help respond to the current energy crisis while also accelerating progress towards climate targets. A…
Green Hydrogen Needs Industrial Policy Making and Certification
With its ability to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors like chemicals and steelmaking industries, green hydrogen is expected to be in high demand as countries are racing to achieve their net zero targets. However, the current green hydrogen market is at an…
RePower EU with Solar: The 1 TW EU Solar Pathway for 2030
Following on from their ‘toolbox’ on high energy prices in 2021, today the European Commission set out a highly anticipated RePower EU Communication that seeks to address the dual energy security and price challenges facing Europe right now. As Europe…
India and IRENA Strengthen Ties as Country Plans Major Renewables and Hydrogen Push
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has signed a strategic partnership agreement with IRENA, signalling its intent to further strengthen its collaboration with IRENA in the field of Renewable Energy. The agreement was signed by the Ministry of New and…