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March 29, 2023
Carbon allowance sales up 9% to $63 billion
A record $63 billion was raised from the sale of carbon allowances across 28 emission trading systems (ETS) in 2022, as many countries increased ambitions to cut pollution despite record high energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a report
March 28, 2023China to launch rural pilot scheme for renewables
China is moving forward with plans to accelerate the already rapid deployment of renewable energy by developing clean energy in rural areas under a new action plan unveiled by authorities on March 23.
March 27, 2023New Zealand's carbon allowance unit prices plunge to 18-month low
Prices of New Zealand Units, or NZUs, the country's emission trading carbon allowance unit, dropped to 18-month lows March 24 after a short-lived jump from a failed auction on March 15.
March 24, 2023Vietnam's bureaucracy hampers wind power supply for major city
A wind farm in Vietnam's Ben Tre province, consisting of seven wind turbine towers, has remained inactive for several months, symbolizing the bureaucratic red tape that’s hindering the development of green energy in the country.
March 23, 2023Global renewables capacity additions increased by 10% last year: IRENA
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reported on Tuesday that renewable energy capacity worldwide grew by 9.6% last year. Despite this impressive growth, IRENA warned that the rate of expansion must triple to limit global warming.
March 22, 2023South Korea lowers 2030 industrial emissions reduction targets
South Korea on Tuesday revised down its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for the industrial sector, but kept its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 40% of 2018 levels in what it called a reasonable adjustment.
March 22, 2023Netherlands plans to build 500 MW offshore green hydrogen project in North Sea
The Dutch government has unveiled its plans to construct a large-scale hydrogen production facility to covert wind power into hydrogen in the North Sea.
March 20, 2023EU unveils Net-Zero Industry Act in response to IRA
The European Union has introduced a range of fresh initiatives to foster green technology and secure raw materials, in an effort to maintain its competitive edge against the U.S. and China amid growing global protectionism.
March 20, 2023South Africa's biggest property group to double solar power capacity by July
Growthpoint Properties , South Africa's largest-listed property group, said it will expand its solar power capacity in response to increasing energy costs amid persisting rolling blackouts.
March 16, 2023Grid shortage hinders South Africa's power generation plans
Shortages of grid connections is a significant obstacle that must be addressed as South Africa endeavors to increase its power generation capacity to put an end to its unprecedented blackouts, according to the head of an office that procures power from pr