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RTCC 2013 Awards: Wind Energy Solutions Provider
Wind Energy Solutions Provider nominations for the inaugural RTCC Climate Change Awards, due to be presented at UNFCCC COP19 in Warsaw
Is wind energy’s future bladeless?
Saphon Energy claims its sail inspired wind towers can expand the reach of renewable energy, cut costs and solve storage problems
Congress will renew US wind energy subsidies, says Senate Majority Leader
Senator Harry Reid assures industry that the tax credit scheme will be renewed and takes swipe at climate sceptics.
EU energy crisis plan: gas price renegotiation and windfall taxes
In her annual state of the union speech, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen set out major energy market interventions to manage high prices
Smart windows could spark energy efficiency revolution
US window coating can stop around 50% of heat and 70% of visible light, generating huge energy savings
Climate Live: Coal scandal engulfs Indian politics; US energy related CO2 emissions fall, Porpoises hold-up German wind farm
Fears that noise pollution could interfere with the porpoise population hold up offshore wind farm, CO2 from US power plants drops as gas replaces coal and Keystone XL pipeline construction faces renewed protests.
Does the world need a global treaty on energy transition minerals?
As countries rush to secure supplies of the materials needed to ramp up clean energy, a push for stronger governance rules is gathering momentum
At energy security talks, US pushes gas and derides renewables
The US envoy to the IEA’s energy security summit criticised renewables, arguing that they cause power cuts and increase reliance on China
US and Europe set for clash on what “energy security” means
While European politicians seek to strengthen the link between clean energy and security, Trump officials are expected to push for more gas at a key summit in London
Trump’s tariff tantrum won’t stop the global energy transition
The US’s share of the global cleantech trade is too marginal to dictate its terms – but the trade tariffs will harm American workers and developing countries
Finance for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is defying the odds
Most countries in the region finally have operating wind or solar projects, despite huge political and economic challenges – perseverance is needed
Can a different approach to risk accelerate the energy transition in the Global South?
A new energy model can help address perceived risks of renewable energy in the Global South and accelerate the energy transition.
Big polluters funnel 75% of profits to shareholders, not clean energy
Research by Friends of the Earth found that Europe’s top high-carbon firms have handed shareholders most of their profits in the last 13 years – now they want public handouts
Green reforms to energy investment treaty pass key hurdle
The reforms will allow governments to end protection for investments in fossil fuels within their borders while keeping them for renewables
To capture renewable energy gains, Africa must invest in battery storage
With rich raw materials and rising interest in manufacturing capacity, the continent can become a global leader in the battery storage value chain – but it needs international capital
Despite solar surge, world off track for COP28 renewable energy target
Current plans will only deliver half of the growth needed to hit a global target of tripling renewables by 2030, IRENA warns
Colombia adds nature to the mix with its $40-billion energy transition plan
The investment plan mirrors the model of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) – and includes $8.5 billion to conserve and restore nature
UN climate chief warns of “two-speed” global energy transition
Simon Stiell tells investors in NYC that rich countries are benefiting most from clean energy growth while poorer nations are deprived of finance for cheaper renewables
Leaders are cutting fossil fuel finance – next comes unlocking clean energy for all
While international public finance for coal, oil and gas has fallen by two-thirds, little of that money has gone to boost green energy in poorer countries
Renewable-energy carbon credits rejected by high-integrity scheme
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market decided existing renewables methodologies don’t do enough to prove their emissions reductions are additional
A simmering conflict over one of Latin America’s biggest wind hubs confronts Mexico’s next president
Claudia Sheinbaum will have to deal with violent divisions over wind power projects on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
No shortage of public money to pay for a just energy transition
With negotiations underway to establish a new global climate finance goal, wealthy countries are once again trying to shirk their responsibilities
Despite exit, EU seeks to save green reforms to energy investment treaty
EU ministers have agreed they are free to support reforms to end protection for fossil fuels at a conference in November