CleanTech Report March 18th 2021 |
NORTH AMERICAFlorida Names Sites for Two New Solar Power Plants Duke Energy Florida on Monday said it would build two new solar power plants in the state, adding the new construction will help the company complete the installation of its three-millionth solar panel in Florida. U.S. Solar Industry Predicts Installations Will Quadruple By 2030 The sector will install 324 gigawatt (GW) of capacity over the next decade, more than three times the nearly 100 GW installed by 2020, the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said, citing a report issued jointly with Wood Mackenzie. ElectraMeccanica Announces Plans To Establish U.S. Base Of Operations In Greater Phoenix, Arizona ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced that it has selected Mesa, AZ, in the greater Phoenix area, for its U.S. based assembly facility and engineering technical center. Phoenix ranks as the fifth largest city in the U.S. according to 2020 census data, with nearly 1.8 million residents. Mesa, a suburb of Phoenix, ranks 35th nationally. |
LATIN AMERICAEnel Launches $1.4 Billion Partial Bid On Latin American Unit Enel said on Monday it had launched a voluntary tender offer to buy up to 10% of shares of its Chilean-listed unit Enel Americas as part of its effort to reorganise its non-conventional renewable energy business in Latin America. The Expansion Of Renewable Energies Continues In El Salvador Energy generation projects with renewable sources continue their expansion in El Salvador, thanks to the support provided by the Government of President Nayib Bukele through multiple institutional initiatives. IDB And IRENA Accelerate A Sustainable Energy Future In Latin America And The Caribbean The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have today signed a partnership that will help drive the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. |
EUROPEAMDA Energía Selects Ideematec To Supply Solar Tracking Systems For 100MW Agri-PV Project Portfolio Ideematec Inc., the leading global supplier of solar tracking systems, today announced it was selected by project developer AMDA energía (AMDA) to provide customized solar tracking systems for a 100 megawatt (MW) agro photovoltaics (Agri-PV) project portfolio located in France. The innovative systems will deliver synergistic solutions for the production of organic food crops and clean electricity generation all while providing soil protection and water savings, helping farmers to move towards a low-emissions smart farming labelling. Decarbonising Europe’s Heavy Industry A new whitepaper released by consulting firm Accenture states that Europe’s heavy industrial companies can generate more than €200 billion ($238.5 billion) in net value through decarbonisation by 2030. Nest To Invest £1.4 Billion In Green Energy In UK And Europe Nest has appointed Octopus Renewables to boost its investment in clean energy infrastructure, with £250m expected to be committed this year in the UK and Europe, as part of a potential £1.4bn investment by the end of the decade. |
ASIAInvestment And Innovation In Thai Renewable Energy Renewable energy capacity will increase by two terawatts in the Asia Pacific region over the next decade, driven by population growth, strong economic performance, and significant market potential. Southeast Asia will play an important role in this growth, with the region’s electricity demand expected to double by 2040, twice the global average rate. India Achieves 92.97 GW Of Renewable Energy Capacity In February This Year India has achieved 92.97 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity till February this year, while 50.15 GW is under various stages of implementation, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. India has set an ambitious target of achieving 175 GW of installed RE capacity (excluding large hydropower) by 2022. Singapore Is Turning To Floating Solar Panels To Meet Its Green Targets It may be one of the world’s smallest countries, but the island-state of Singapore has a big emissions problem. In fact the nation is one of the biggest carbon dioxide emitters per capita, and the densely populated nature of the city makes it hard to find the necessary space for green initiatives. |
MENAUAE’s Masdar Hooks Up With Malaysia’s Petronas For Asia Renewables Abu Dhabi-based Masdar and Malaysia’s Petronas will work together to pursue renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Asia and the Middle East. The pair said they will explore joint participation in large-scale solar and wind opportunities for utilities, commercial and industrial customers, focusing primarily on Asia. Invest $131 Trillion In Clean Energy By 2050 To Hit Climate Goals Planned investment in clean energy must increase by 30% to a total of $131 trillion by 2050 to avert catastrophic climate change, with the need to massively scale up hydrogen production particularly acute, according to a study published on Tuesday. The UAE Commits To Establishing A Digital, Solarized Green Economy The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the world’s sixth largest oil producer and the third-richest country in the world with a GDP per capita of US$57,744. Currently, it is petroleum and natural gas reliant; however, Economy with Vision 2021 is committed to establishing a green economy for sustainable development there, which includes a strong digitalization strategy. |
AFRICAAfDB To Finance North-south Transmission Line In Angola The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed up to provide $530 million to construct a transmission line in Angola. The country’s north has a surplus of more than 1,000 MW of renewable power. The south, meanwhile, relies on diesel generators, requiring government subsidies. Energy Storage Will Boost Africa’s Energy Transformation Africa’s energy storage needs have never been greater. The continent’s fast-growing population, which by 2035 will be adding more people of working age to the global market than everywhere else put together, is creating a surge in demand for power. EAIF Loan Of Euro 29 Million To Back Urbasolar Project In Burkina Faso The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) will lend EUR 29 million (USD 34.6m) to French company Urbasolar for a 30-MWp solar project in Burkina Faso, it was announced on Monday. |
AUSTRALIAAGL Seals $2.7 Billion Wind Power Deal To Help ‘Orderly’ Shift Away From Coal A consortium involving AGL and Australia’s Future Fund has sealed a $2.7 billion takeover deal for wind farm operator Tilt Renewables as top power providers accelerate the shift away from coal.
Australia Adds Record 7GW Of Renewables In 2020 As Rooftop PV Deployment Soars Australia beat renewable energy deployment projections in 2020, driven in part by a 40% year-on-year increase in rooftop solar installs, according to new figures from the country’s Clean Energy Regulator.
350MW Battery To Replace Yallourn Coal Plant Energy generation company Energy Australia has planned to close its Yallourn coal plant in Australian Victoria state in 2028 and build a 350-megawatt (MW) battery by 2026.
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