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October 18, 2022
New renewable energy initiative aims to benefit developing countries
A new not-for-profit initiative called the Distributed Renewable Energy Certificate (D-REC), backed by multiple stakeholders, is developing an internationally recognised market instrument acting as a guarantee of origin for distributed renewable energy.
October 17, 2022Australia to pledge to cut methane emissions by 30%
Australia’s new left-leaning government is set to commit to reducing global methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
October 04, 2022Queensland’s Kaban wind farm connects to SuperGrid
The 157-MW Kaban wind farm in Queensland’s Far North region has officially connected to the state’s new SuperGrid.
September 29, 2022Queensland to shut coal plants by 2035
Queensland, one of Australia's biggest coal-producing states, announced on Sep. 28 an A$ 62 billion ($40 billion) clean energy plan to end its reliance on fossil fuels and convert its coal-fired power stations to renewable hubs by 2035.
September 23, 2022Iron ore giant Fortescue pledges to go green by 2030
Australian resource giant Fortescue Metals Group, one of the world’s biggest iron ore producers, has unveiled a $6.2 billion plan to transition to renewable energy by 2030. Its billionaire owner Andrew Forrest has urged other heavy industries to follow su
September 05, 2022California faces risk of blackouts amid record-breaking heat wave
Record high temperatures scorched cities across California’s Central Valley to outside of Los Angeles on September 4, with officials warning that the dangerous heat wave could last through the end of the week, threatening the state’s electrical grid.
August 31, 2022Coca-Cola Europacific inks PPA for 214 MW wind capacity in Australia
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc, a UK-based bottling company, has signed an eight-year agreement with Australia's Alinta Energy to purchase electricity from a 214-MW wind farm in Western Australia.
August 23, 2022US climate bill gives big boost to South Korean clean-energy firms
South Korean clean energy companies become major winners from Washington's sweeping climate law as they benefit from tax credits and a shift away from China.
August 18, 2022Meet the world’s first carbon negative country – Bhutan
Bhutan is not only the happiest country, but also the first carbon negative country in the world. With 70% of the nation’s land covered by forest, Bhutan is able to absorb more carbon dioxide than it emits.
August 17, 2022India speeds up on green energy transition
India has increased its investments in renewable energy in recent years. Traditional energy sources that rely on hydrocarbon resources are being replaced with green energy including solar, wind, and hydrogen. The impact may be slow, but a huge disruption