RE100 and 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (CFE) are complementary, and investments in renewable energy should not be delayed by debates over renewable and nuclear energy, said Sam Kimmins, director of energy at The Climate Group and chairman of RE100, in a media interview after the 2024 Cathay Sustainable Finance and Climate Change Summit.
Sam Kimmins, director of energy at The Climate Group and chairman of RE100. (Photo: Carol Chen)
According to RE100’s annual survey, Taiwan ranks among the top 10 most difficult countries to buy renewable energy, but as an ambitious latecomer, the government is already discussing 24/7 CFE, said Kimmins.
The 24/7 CFE Compact is a voluntary commitment, aiming to fully decarbonize the grid by using 100% carbon-free electricity around the clock and addressing the intermittency of renewable energy by allowing for the use of nuclear energy and battery storage.
