Renewables
IRENA and FAO to accelerate renewables uptake in food and agric...
IRENA and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations partner to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy technologies.
North America
Unforeseen circumstances to blame for Texas electricity fiasco
Bill Magness outlined the events that took place between February 14 and 18 that led to the humanitarian crisis that many Texas residents are still in the midst of now.
Strategic Development
Shell acquires Next Kraftwerke to strengthen position in renewables trading
Subject to approval by the regulatory authorities, Shell will acquire 100% of Next Kraftwerke’s shares.
Emissions & Environment
Carbon capture innovator completes £8m funding round
Carbon capture technology company C-Capture has announced that it has completed an £8 million ($11.13 million) funding round supported by existing shareholders...
Solar
Australian brewery reduces carbon footprint with rooftop solar
Moon Dog selected Energis to design a solar system that would reduce their reliance on the grid and lower their energy costs.
Strategic Development
Masdar to explore renewables opportunities in Kazakhstan
Masdar and Samruk-Kazyna have signed a strategic agreement to explore renewable energy opportunities in Kazakhstan and support the country’s clean-energy objectives.
Wind
Global offshore wind industry records second-best year ever in 2020
The global offshore wind industry had its second-best year ever in 2020 installing over 6 GW of new capacity, according to a new GWEC report.
Renewables
RP Global to develop 1GW renewables project pipeline in Poland
Renewable energy developer RP Global announced that it is investing in the development of PV and wind power projects across Poland.
Renewables
Eco Wave bags innovation award at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Eco Wave Power has won the public voting for the Global Innovation Award, in the “Life Under Water” category at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Marine
Corpower receives funding boost to commercialise wave energy tech
Corpower has received €9 million in investment to scale-up its commercial demonstration of wave energy technology.
