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IRENA Report Identifies Policy Measures to Advance Jordan’s Transition to Renewables
A new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has identified a series of policy measures that can help advance the energy transition towards renewable energy in Jordan.
The “Renewables...
Bitcoin, Tesla, Electricity Usage, And A Mea Culpa
Over two years ago, CleanTechnica published a substantive report I authored, checking in on the global intersection of blockchain technology and cleantech. About 66 ventures in 26 countries were covered. Naturally, the subject of bitcoin’s...
Bosnia and Herzegovina Takes Steps to Address Challenges Arising From Small Hydropower Development
This week’s adoption of the Declaration on River Protection by the National Assembly of , one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a welcome step forward in addressing the...
British Hills Could Soon Be Generating Electricity. Here’s How
Hillsides are hidden sources of power just waiting to be unlocked, according to a British renewable energy company.RheEnergise has developed a way to use hills as ‘batteries’ that create and store electricity for...
First Passenger Flight Performed With Sustainable Synthetic Kerosene
The Netherlands is one of the leading countries in Europe that aim to boost the development and application of sustainable aviation fuels to make aviation more sustainable. The Netherlands wants to stimulate...
Statkraft Chooses ABB Synchronous Condensers to Help the UK National Grid Meet Its Zero-Carbon Targets
The project in Liverpool combines ABB synchronous condensers with flywheels to help stabilize the power grid as renewable energy replaces large fossil-fueled rotating power plants.
ABB has been awarded a major turnkey contract...
These Are the ‘Positive’ Tipping Points That Could Slow Global Warming
There may be light at the end of the tunnel in the battle to reduce carbon emissions.
Governments and institutions could help halt carbon emissions with just a few carefully selected policy measures,...
Latest EEA Study Finds Multiple Benefits of Switch to Renewable Electricity
The increased use of renewable electricity across the European Union has not only reduced pressures linked to climate change, but also to air and water pollution (particulate matter formation, eutrophication and acidification),...
Airbus Plans to Launch a Carbon-Free Aircraft by 2035
Airbus has unveiled three visual concepts for “zero emission” airplanes to be powered by hydrogen.
It is the planemaker’s latest effort to draw public attention to its “zero-emission” ambitions as European governments push...
Making Green Hydrogen a Cost-Competitive Climate Solution
Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published today. A combination of...
Joint Cross-Border Renewable Energy Projects Are Feasible and Beneficial
The EEA briefing Cross-border cooperation for deployment of renewable energy, which looks at the challenges posed by cross-border cooperation on renewable energy, found that several key barriers exist deterring EU Member States...
IRENA and African Development Bank Partner to Scale up Renewables Investments in Africa
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB), have agreed to work closely together to advance the continent’s energy transition through joint initiatives that support investments in low-carbon...
Leading Renewable Players Urge Governments to Re-align Recovery Measures with Paris Agreement
With the Paris Agreement celebrating its fifth anniversary this week, all eyes are on the world’s governments to urgently scale-up climate action.
In a renewed call to action, over 100 leading renewable energy...
Western Balkan’s Countries Peeking Into the Right Direction, but still Lagging Behind in Transforming the Energy System
The Energy Community Secretariat’s 2020 Implementation Report highlights some of the key obstacles in transforming the energy system of the involved countries, including the Western Balkans, in the foreseen timeline.
The Energy Community...
IRENA and Ocean Energy Europe Partner to Drive Ocean Energy Industry
The CEO of Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), Rémi Gruet and the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the annual...
Siemens Energy to Deliver Transformers to Scotland’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Siemens Energy has been selected by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MHI Vestas) to deliver 114 low-loss 66kV distribution transformers for the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm in Scotland. With an installed capacity of...
