El Salvador Signs Contracts for Four PV Projects at $51.48/MWh
El Salvador’s power distributors have this week signed contracts for the winning projects in the country’s renewable energy auction, which was held by the government in January. Among the projects are four PV plants with a combined capacity of 119.9…
Fifth of Commercial Rental Buildings in Race to Meet Energy Efficiency Deadline
Nearly a fifth of commercial rental properties in England and Wales do not yet meet statutory minimum energy efficiency standards due to come into force from April next year, new research has revealed today. More than 115,000 commercial buildings –…
Vattenfall Vows to Step Up Renewables Investment
Vattenfall has confirmed plans to extend one of its Scottish wind farms, just days after the Swedish energy giant announced it is looking to invest nearly $2bn in wind projects over the coming year. Renews reported that the company is…
This Is how Santiago, Chile Plans to Fight Against Climate Change
Reducing inequality, securing water supplies and strengthening disaster prevention is crucial to bolster Chile’s quake-prone capital against climate change and other hazards, Santiago’s authorities said. In a new strategy to make the city more resilient, they laid out plans this…
Study: Cup Charge Could Help Cut Coffee Cup Waste
The UK could make a sizeable dent in its waste coffee cup mountain through a combination of a new levy on disposable cups and more effective promotion of re-usable cups. That is the conclusion of a new report from Cardiff…
Poland Could Derive up to 30% of its Heating from Geothermal Resources
Poland has large untapped potential for utilising geothermal energy. The country estimates that up to 30% of its heating demand could be covered by geothermal heating. According to estimates, geothermal resources in Poland. Country. Currently, there are 56 documented thermal…
Siemens to Provide Wind Turbines for 21 MW Futuren Project in France
Siemens Wind Power has received an order for a new onshore wind project in the southwest of France. The new wind power plant, owned by Futuren, an international independent renewable energy producer, will be installed on a site close to…