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Reports: South Korea Mulls Pro-Renewables Energy Policy Shift
South Korea’s newly-elected government is considering a rapid shift in focus away from coal and nuclear power towards renewables and natural gas, in what would mark a major change in energy policy for the East Asian country, according to reports.…
Electric Vehicle Sales Accelerate as UK Drivers Turn Away from Diesels
Sales of electric vehicles (EV) in the UK continued rising last month as demand for diesel cars dropped by almost a fifth, according to the latest monthly figures from motor industry trade body SMMT. As the government faces further action…
‘World’s Most Ambitious Target’ to Go 100% Renewables just Passed the California Senate
California took a major step in ditching fossil fuels after the state Senate passed a bill Wednesday that aims for 100 percent renewable energy by 2045. The legislation, Senate Bill 100, was approved with a 25-13 vote. “Today, we passed…
Indian State of Tamil Nadu Plans 1.5 Gigawatt Solar Tender
The power utility of India’s Tamil Nadu state will yet again try its luck at auctioning large-scale solar power projects after it failed to draw interest miserably in the last two auctions. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) it…
Indian State-Owned Hydro Company Seeks Partner for 500 Megawatt Solar Venture
SJVN Limited is looking for a partner to set up a solar power capacity of 500 megawatts. The state-owned company plans a joint venture which will participate in the auctions organized by other public sector companies. In the proposed joint…
Bright Breezy Weather Helps Scotland Go Green in May
Bright sunshine and strong winds helped Scotland last month to meet, at times, all its household electricity needs with green energy, new analysis out today reveals. Wind power output jumped 20 per cent compared to May 2015, producing enough power…
Renewable Energy Breaks Records in 2016, but Investments Are Falling
More gigawatts of renewable energy were installed worldwide in 2016 than in any previous year, according to a new report. The Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2017 report shows the costs of solar and wind energy continue to fall…