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February 08, 2022
Nord Pool to pilot hourly matching of renewables in UK
To support renewable energy matching, energy exchange Nord Pool and start-up Granular plan to launch an auction system for hourly guarantees of origin (GOs) transaction in the third quarter, as part of a pilot project for establishing 24/7 renewable energ
February 08, 2022EU carbon price hits record high, nearing 100 euros per tonne
On Friday, European Union's carbon permit price hit a new high, closing at above 96 euros, with analysts predicting that the landmark 100-euro mark will be reached soon.
January 28, 2022Seven Eastern Europe countries to adopt EU Guarantees of Origin
On January 26, the Energy Community revealed its plan to create an electronic system for Guarantees of Origin (GOs) in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, and Ukraine.
January 28, 2022Low-cost artificial leaf captures 100 times more carbon than other systems
Engineers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a low-cost artificial leaf that can capture carbon dioxide 100 times more efficiently than current systems. This artificial leaf works in the real environment, unlike other carbon capture syst
January 27, 2022Latin America sees surging demand for I-RECs amid renewables expansion
In Latin America, high levels of renewable energy have raised demand for International Renewable Certificates (I-RECs), particularly in countries with substantial hydroelectric resources. These certificates are still in early stage in the area. However, t
January 27, 2022Climate commitments at risk as global oil prices soar
British financial think tank Carbon Tracker released its new report on Thursday, writhing that, with global oil prices rising to US$90 per barrel, investors may be lured into long-term fossil fuel projects, destroying the world's hopes to limit carbon emi
January 26, 2022Munich on track to decarbonize and achieve 100% renewables by 2025
Munich, Germany’s third largest city, is making significant progress in decarbonizing its power, with renewables expected to provide for 90% of the city's energy by 2022. The city estimates it is on track to meet its target of meeting all its energy deman
January 26, 2022Offshore wind turbines could help realize carbon capture dreams
To mitigate climate change, research teams and tech start-ups are developing direct air capture devices, which can collect carbon dioxide from the atmosphere directly. Although the technology works, the early projects have been costly and energy consuming
January 26, 2022EU carbon prices could rally further amid sky-high gas prices: experts
The continuously increasing gas prices have turned European electricity generators to use more polluting coal-fired power and drive up demand for carbon permits. Analysts have thus upped their average price projections for carbon permits in Europe.
January 25, 2022Indonesia state utility steps up supply of renewable energy certificates
PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN), Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, and PT MAS Sumbiri, a multinational firm engaged in the production of clothes, have signed a contract for the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC), demonstratin