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November 29, 2022
Google, Microsoft purchase more renewable energy for datacenters
Microsoft and Google have both signed new agreements for using more renewable energy sources for their datacenters as part of efforts to lower their IT operations’ carbon footprint.
November 25, 2022German electricity price cap threatens PPA market
Germany’s plans to introduce a cap on power revenues and cut energy bills for one year will dampen interest in signing new power purchase agreements (PPAs) for the duration of the measures, according to analysts of consultancy Energy Brainpool.
November 23, 2022Germany mulls state guarantees for solar and wind energy
Germany is considering introducing state guarantees for investments in renewable energy to increase the country’s industrial potential, Economy Minister Robert Habeck has said, as Berlin seeks to become more independent in scaling up renewables capacity.
November 22, 2022China's CO2 emissions down but still fall short of long-term goals
China's greenhouse gas emissions have been decreasing since last year but have not yet reached its peak, with the country's policies still not fully aligned with long-term goals to limit temperature increases, a research report said on Monday.
November 21, 2022IEA advocates hourly renewable energy buying
The International Energy Agency has joined industry calls to overhaul the way companies purchase renewable energy to meet their climate targets, and promotes hourly certification of renewable electricity, it said.
November 18, 2022Microsoft signs wind PPA with Potentia and Greengate in Canada
Tech giant Microsoft has partneredwith Potentia and GreenGate for Paintearth Wind project in Canada under a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
November 16, 2022Brussels tables emergency law to boost renewables
The European Commission on November 10 put forward a temporary emergency rules to accelerate the deployment of renewable energies like wind and solar, saying the ongoing energy crisis fuelled by Russia-Ukraine conflict calls for exceptional measures.
November 14, 2022EU agrees stronger carbon price control
The EU Parliament, Council and European Commission have reached an informal agreement on a more responsive price control mechanism under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), according to a key European Parliament member.
November 14, 2022Asia Pacific corporate PPAs hit record 7 GW
Asia Pacific is set to see a record 7GW of renewable capacity contracted to corporations in 2022, an 80% increase on 2021.
November 10, 2022France launches decarbonization strategy to slash maritime sector's carbon footprint
France has unveiled a plan aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the shipping industry over the next seven years. Boosted by funding of 300 million euros, the industry is looking towards a greener future with the objective of building a zero emission