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New South Wales Unveils Plan to Reach Zero Emissions by 2050
The New South Wales government has launched an ambitious climate change policy that could see the state achieve zero emissions by 2050. On Thursday NSW’s environment minister, Mark Speakman, released draft plans for the NSW climate change policy framework, setting…
IRENA: Offshore Wind Could Swell 650 Per Cent by 2030
Powered by falling costs and rapid technology improvements, offshore wind capacity could grow by more than 650 per cent in the next 15 years, according to new research released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The market could…
Renewable Street Lighting Firm Powers Up with £1.5m Investment
A UK firm that develops street lighting that is fully powered by renewable electricity has launched in Greater Manchester, backed by £1.5m investment from its founder. Solar Street Lighting, founded by North West businessman and property investor Navid Dean, develops…
IRENA’s 12th Council Meeting Begins in Abu Dhabi
More than 300 high-level government representatives from 100 countries – the largest number ever represented at an IRENA Council meeting – gathered yesterday in Abu Dhabi to attend the 12th Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). At the…
Global Carbon Intensity Falls as Coal Use Declines
The amount of carbon needed to power the global economy fell to record lows in 2015, as coal consumption in major economies plummeted. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) annual Low Carbon Economy Index report has found that the global carbon intensity (emissions per…
$75m Loan for Country’s Largest Wind Farm in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank announced on Monday its approval of a $75 million loan to support the development of the largest wind farm in Pakistan. The deal with Triconboston Consulting Corporation (TBCC) is ADB’s third wind energy investment in Pakistan’s…
Stanford Engineers Set Record for Capturing and Storing Solar Energy in Hydrogen Fuel
Solar energy has the potential to provide abundant power, but only if scientists solve two key issues: storing the energy for use at all hours, particularly at night, and making the technology more cost effective. Now an interdisciplinary team at…