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June 10, 2022
India eases open access rules in a bid to promote clean energy
To promote renewable generation, purchase and consumption, India’s federal government this week notified the Green Open Access Rules for further easing the access rules for green energy.
June 09, 2022Vietnam’s state-owned utility aims for 5 GW of renewables by 2025
To meet the growing need for power in national development, the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) plans to ramp up its investment in renewable energy in the next years.
June 09, 2022Travelers can cut carbon footprint under Singapore Airlines’ new scheme
Singapore will introduce a carbon credit program for sustainable aviation fuels in July, providing businesses and travelers with the option of paying additional costs to cut their carbon footprint when flying and transporting goods by air.
June 08, 2022Modhera, home to Sun Temple, becomes India’s first 24/7 solar-powered town
Modhera, in the Indian state of Gujarat, is the country’s first 100% solar-powered town, demonstrating that battery storage may offer 24/7 clean electricity to rural areas.
June 08, 2022Austria mulls deferring carbon tax as inflation concerns grip market
Due to rising energy prices and public criticism, the Austrian government is considering delaying the implementation of carbon tax until October, reported Euractiv.
June 06, 2022China to source one third of electricity from renewables in 2025
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) unveiled a new road map last Wednesday stating that the government plans to double wind and solar capacity by 2025 while granting licenses for more coal-fired power plants to bolster energy securit
June 06, 2022UK, Denmark on track to meet climate pledge while Southeast Asia lags
Denmark and the United Kingdom are among “a handful of countries” on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, while South Asian and Southeast Asian countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam, Myanmar, and India lag, according to the Environmental Performance
June 02, 2022Japan seeks to launch certificate of origin for renewables
Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) plans to create a scheme by 2023 to certify the origin of green energy, aiming at identifying the types and locations of renewable power plants, Nikkei reported in May.
June 02, 2022US Navy aims for 100% carbon-free energy by 2030
The United States Navy plans to get 100% of its electrical power needs from carbon-free sources by 2030, with at least 50% coming from local power generation and on-base generation.
May 31, 2022Consum signs solar PPA with Endesa to secure 50% electricity needs
Consum announced that it has entered a ten-year power supply contract with Endesa for 75 MW of solar power, which will be able to cover 50% of the supermarket chain’s power demand, equivalent of nearly 76,000 families’ electricity consumption.