Search Results for grid infrastructure
EU Built 13 GW of Wind Energy in 2024, but 30 GW Annually Is Needed – What’s Slowing Development?
The European Union has set ambitious goals for wind energy, aiming for wind power to account for 34 percent of total electricity consumption by 2030 and over 50 percent by 2050. However, in 2024, the share of wind energy stood…
Energy Initiatives at COP29 – What Can We Expect?
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) places significant focus on energy as one of the key sectors in combating climate change. In light of this, the COP29 Presidency has officially launched three energy initiatives, inviting stakeholders to lend…
Challenges and Opportunities of Renewable Energy by 2030
Countries around the world have recognized the urgent need to increase the capacity of renewable energy sources (RES). It is predicted that, thanks to supportive policies and favorable economic conditions, global RES capacities will rise by the end of this…
How Solar & Storage Will Drive the Balkan Green Energy Transition
The Balkans region is one of Europe’s most promising areas for solar growth. Boasting excellent solar irradiation and a rapidly improving investment climate, the region is making headway in realizing its solar ambitions. The third edition of the Solarplaza Summit…
Islands need resilient power systems more than ever. Clean energy can deliver
Small and remote islands are subject to an array of energy challenges. As they are often isolated from mainland power grids, many face difficulties balancing supply and demand. They tend to be heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, which can lead to…
New UK Government plans big push on wind
The UK’s new Labour Government has great ambitions for accelerating the deployment of wind energy, both onshore and offshore. To deliver on their new goals they will need a massive overhaul of planning and the grid. The new UK Government…
First-Ever Global Renewables Summit Announced to Drive Action to Triple Renewable Power by 2030
The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) and Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with the governments of Barbados and Kenya, the European Commission, the COP28 and COP29 Presidencies, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Sustainable Energy for All…