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November 23, 2022
Germany 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 17, 2022125 billionaires emit as much CO2 as whole France
Oxfam, a poverty alleviation organization, found that the investments of 125 of the world’s richest individuals have a carbon footprint equivalent to the emissions of France.
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 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
November 09, 2022Doubling 2030 renewable power targets is needed to achieve 2050 climate target
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) new analysis finds that collective global ambitions on renewable energy are not enough to keep temperature increases below 1.5 degrees C.
November 08, 2022Analysts slash EU carbon price forecasts on weak economies, increased supply
Analysts have cut their average price forecasts for EU carbon permits for the next two years in the sign that weak economies will hit Europe and lead to lower industrial output, while the European Commission readies an increase in permit supply.
November 07, 2022Malaysia to extend PPA in large-scale solar tender for 4 years
The Malaysian authorities have said that they will extend power purchase agreements from the fourth round of Malaysia’s large-scale PV tender from 21 to 25 years.