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July 20, 2022
Emerson joins RE100, aiming 100% renewable energy by 2030
Global software and engineering company Emerson has joined RE100, an international initiative dedicated to replacing all electricity generated by fossil fuels with 100% renewable energy.
July 19, 2022Northland Power signs corporate power purchase agreement for Taiwan’s Hai Long offshore wind project
Canada’s Northland Power has signed a 20-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with an unnamed company for electricity from its Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan.
July 14, 2022MEPs backs tougher renewables targets
Members of the European Parliament voted on July 13 to increase the share of renewable energy in the EU's total energy mix from 40% to 45% by 2030, under the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) that is also supported by the European Commissio
July 13, 2022Japan to aid India’s clean energy transition
Japan plans to support India in accelerating the switch to clean energy, expanding a program it started last year for Southeast Asian countries, said Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda on July 13.
July 13, 2022New Frontier Markets launches blockchain platform for carbon credits
New Frontier Markets (NFM), a technology company devoted to providing access to the new low-carbon economy, announced on July 12 its launch of a blockchain platform for voluntary carbon credits. The company expects that the platform to be broadly in use i
July 11, 2022German 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.