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March 13, 2023
U.S. solar industry set to rebound in 2023: report
New solar installations in the U.S. dropped 16% to 20.2 GW in 2022 from the prior year, largely because a ban on some Chinese goods limited the availability of panels, according to a market report released on Thursday.
March 10, 2023Canada eyes bigger share in global green technology sector
Canada will boost investments in the green transition in this year's budget to compete with massive U.S. incentives, but the aim is to claim a portion of the growing clean-tech industry, not to go head-to-head with the world's biggest economy, a senior Ca
March 09, 2023EU draft reveals plans to lock in more fixed electricity prices
The European Union has drafted plans to extend the use of contracts that pay power plants a fixed price for electricity, as part of its power market reform to protect European consumers from big price swings.
March 08, 2023EU to propose new rules for boosting renewable energy production
The European Union's executive body is ready to provide permissions, regulatory support, and easier access to public and private investment for some key green technologies, according to its draft document.
March 07, 2023Enbridge earmarks $2.4 bln in infrastructure, renewable projects in U.S.
Enbridge Inc of Canada announced plans to invest C$3.3 billion ($2.4 billion) in natural gas and liquids infrastructure and renewable power this year, and said there were better investment opportunities in the U.S. due to green energy subsidies.
March 03, 2023BP to invest $2 billion in building green hydrogen hub in Spain
BP recently announced plans to invest up to 2 billion euros ($2.12 billion) in its Spanish refinery to produce low-carbon hydrogen and biofuels through the HyVal project.
March 01, 2023Germany scales up energy transition to strengthen renewables industry
Germany has identified three core measures including financial support to boost energy transition technologies as well as increased green power generation and transmission to regain its position, Economics Minister Robert Habeck said on Tuesday.
February 24, 2023EU climate diplomacy deal caught in debate on nuclear
The European Union countries failed to adopt climate diplomacy conclusions scheduled for Monday due to a developing split over the role of nuclear energy in the green transition, according to EU officials.
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February 24, 2023The European Commission proposed regulations l
EU carbon price hits record high, topping €100 per tonne
The price of permits on the European Union's carbon market reached 100 euros ($106.57) a tonne for the first time on Feb. 17, reflecting the increased costs that factories and power plants must bear when they pollute.
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February 23, 2023EUAs are the primary currency in t
Germany to quicken power market reform amid rising demand, minister says
Germany must act quickly to meet its renewable energy targets if it wants to keep the lights on amid rising energy demand, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said.
Habeck is looking to overhaul the 550 terawatt hours (TWh) per year market, as demand rises
Habeck is looking to overhaul the 550 terawatt hours (TWh) per year market, as demand rises