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July 11, 2022
German lawmakers back largest renewable expansion reforms in history
The German Bundestag, lower house of the parliament, approved on Thursday a legislative package to speed up the expansion of renewable energy. The bill aims to increase the renewable share to at least 80% by 2030, up from its previous objective of 65%.
July 11, 2022PAG launches new platform for renewable energy investment
Alternative investment company PAG on July 6 introduced, PAG Renewables, a new platform for the development, operation, and investment in renewable energy sectors in Asia. PAG is expected to invest over $US 1 billion in the region in the next few years.
July 07, 2022EU parliament backs green label for gas, natural gas investment
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to label investment in gas and nuclear facilities as environment-friendly, in a bid to help the bloc carry out its climate pledge by facilitating private investment in power plants.
July 06, 2022Green energy leasing project to help firms access renewable energy
To help small businesses and commercial building owners access renewable energy, the Ministry of Economic Affairs launched a green energy leasing project on July 4. Two of Taiwan’s largest office landlords, Cathay Life Insurance Co (國泰人壽) and Shin Kong Li
July 05, 2022Foxconn pushes supply chain to switch to 100% renewables
Foxconn has pledged to reach net zero carbon emissions for its operations in Taiwan by 2030, and to support more than 100 major suppliers in switching to 100% renewable energy by 2050, according to the electronics giant’s 2021 CSR report.
July 05, 2022Mitsubishi signs virtual PPA with Murata for renewable energy supply
According to Nikkei, Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. will start selling renewable electricity certificates that buyers can use as offsets for their energy consumption. The first buyer is Murata Manufacturing, an electronic components maker and one
July 04, 2022Dubai to source 14% of energy from renewables by end of year
Dubai, economic and financial hub of the United Arab Emirates, plans to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix to 14% by the end of 2022 as part of the country’s attempts to meet its environmental targets.
July 04, 2022Test Dubai to source 14% of energy from renewables by end of year
Dubai, economic and financial hub of the United Arab Emirates, plans to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix to 14% by the end of 2022 as part of the country’s attempts to meet its environmental targets.
July 01, 2022Mexico’s appetite for I-RECs grows rapidly amid policy uncertainty
International renewable energy certificates (I-RECs) issued in Mexico have seen a significant increase in demand this year, as foreign corporations attempt to decrease their carbon footprints and policy uncertainty drives generators to seek additional rev
July 01, 2022LyondellBasell ramp up renewables with two power deals in US
LyondellBasell, a Houston-based plastics, chemicals and refining company, announced this week the signing of its first two power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the United States, with the goal of procuring at least 50% of its electricity from renewable sou