‘Overwhelming’ support in UK for building wind farms to tackle energy crisis, polling shows
More than three quarters of people in the UK back building new wind and solar farms to tackle the energy crisis.
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Forres solar firm creates 10 new jobs as demand for renewables on the rise
Moray-based solar power manufacturer AES Solar has created 10 new jobs over the past 18 months – despite Covid lockdowns – as people seek to use more renewable energy.
Updated: BP lines up new executive vp for gas & low carbon energy
Energy giant BP has announced the appointment of a new executive vice president for gas & low carbon energy.
Industry body urges Holyrood to roll out planning system fit for net zero future
The Scottish Government has been urged to implement a planning system which is in step with its net zero ambitions.
Total joint venture to develop 12 solar projects across US
A joint venture involving French oil major Total is planning to develop a dozen solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., including five in Texas.
Equinor to launch floating offshore solar power pilot project
Equinor has announced plans to broaden its renewables offering by piloting a floating offshore solar plant off the Norwegian coast.
Total consolidates position as France’s second largest solar developer
Total has picked up 67 megawatt-peak of solar projects as part of the French Energy Regulatory Commission’s (CRE) eighth call for tenders.
Cheaper renewable power may drive economic recovery, Lazard says
Wind and solar power have become even cheaper compared to fossil fuels in the past year, making them an attractive way to stimulate economies recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Lazard Ltd.
Aberdeen dolphin watching boost for green energy system
Plans to power a new Aberdeen attraction with a bespoke energy system have moved forward.
Wind and solar double global share of power in five years
Wind and solar energy doubled its share of the global power mix over the last five years, moving the world closer to a path that would limit the worst effects of global warming.
BP inks MOU with Chinese solar firm for ‘decarbonised energy solutions’
BP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chinese solar firm, JinkoPower, to provide integrated decarbonised energy solutions and services to customers in China.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi go head to head in solar pricing
Dubai Electric and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded the fifth phase of a solar park project to a consortium led by ACWA Power claiming a new record price.
Total scoops 20% share of awards in French solar tender process
French oil and gas giant Total has scooped 20% of solar power awards during the most recent tender process.
US solar jobs could be halved due to Covid-19 outbreak, trade body says
The leading U.S. solar-trade group is warning the fallout from the coronavirus could slash the industry’s workforce in half.
Tlou to save gas, save cash in Botswana
London-listed Tlou Energy has set out plans to trim its running costs, in response to problems in the world’s financial markets, while competitor Kalahari Energy has received support from the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for its power plans.
MENA’s chance at hydrogen exports
The falling cost of renewables offers an opportunity for Middle East and North African states to shift to capitalise on the energy transition – and even export “green molecules” to the world.
Australia could add record amounts of renewable power in 2020 – Rystad
Australia is set to add a record amount of renewable power in 2020, driven by growing corporate demand for clean electricity and to fill generation gaps created by the retirement of aging coal-fired plants.
New £420m solar deal sees Chinese giant enter European and UK market
A new multi-million joint venture (JV) will see Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Electric pair with Spanish firm Eland Private Equity to seek out major investments in Europe.
IOC sets out the Indian advantage
When Indian Oil Corp. (IOC) was launched it focused on the downstream and has subsequently expanded into the upstream, while also moving into petrochemicals.
Wood finishes work on Shell solar plant
Work on Shell's first solar plant in the Netherlands is complete, according to engineering and construction firm Wood.
Solar energy and oil find a way to work together
In unlikely bedfellows news, an oil production firm and a solar energy supplier have struck up an alliance in California to work together.
WATCH: The top five mega solar projects in China
China is one of the fastest growing countries in terms of renewable energy.
China jumps from worst carbon emitter to record solar investor
China, the world’s biggest carbon emitter, is poised to install a record amount of solar-power capacity this year, prompting researchers to boost forecasts as much as 80 percent.
KiWi Power wins National Grid contract to supply smart battery
Smart energy management services company, KiWi Power, agree deal with the National Grid to build a pioneering behind-the-meter battery.
e2m virtual power plant to reach out to UK market
Energy2market GmbH (e2m) is one of Europe’s leading Virtual Power Plant operators and a major player in route to market services throughout Europe. Now, e2m is looking to expand their services to the UK.