Price of EU’s plan to cut dependence on Russian gas
In the light of the energy transition, it could be a great push for renewables, but also a step back due to the expected increase in the use of coal power plants
Construction of largest wind farm in southern hemisphere to begin in 2022
The Golden Plains wind farm is planned to have 215 turbines and produce enough electricity for 765,000 homes
Romania’s supplier Electrica acquires 31 MW in solar power plants
Romanian power and distribution and supply company Electrica has taken over five firms that operate solar power plants
G20 urged to set more ambitious emissions cut targets ahead of COP26
The G20 governments need to come up with more ambitious national emissions reduction targets ahead of the UN climate summit COP26, which opens on October 31.
Croatia expects first hydrogen production facility by 2025
The Croatian government has initiated the procedure to adopt the country’s hydrogen strategy for the 2021-2025 period,
Training in solar, wind energy to improve job prospects for Syrian refugees
They will gain the skills thanks to a new network of renewable energy laboratories established by the UNDP.
Most new renewables cheaper than fossil-fueled power plants – IRENA
The cost of electricity from utility-scale solar PV fell by 85 percent, according to Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2020.
Corporate renewable PPAs heading toward another record year
So far in 2021, producers and consumers of green energy signed contracts for 2.9 GW, compared to 4 GW for the entire last year.