UK Ranked Sixth In The World For Renewable Power Generation
2020 was record-breaking for solar power generation. It increased its capacity globally by 9.7 GW A review by think tank Ember’s Global Electricity found that the UK is ranked sixth in the world for renewables power generation, specifically solar and wind. In
The UK Government Has Set 2024 As A Deadline To Phase Off Coal Power Generation
This deadline has been set a year earlier than originally planned and is ahead of this autumn Cop26 summit. The UK government aims to have a larger mix of renewables in their current electricity generation mix. The COP26 Summit aims
Africa’s Solar Wave: African Businesses All Set To Expand Solar Industry
Eighteen African countries are set to develop new green power infrastructure and energy storage plants. The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) noted almost 2GW of large scale project declarations since the start of June. The International Renewable Energy (IRENA) assessed
UN Declares Nuclear Energy As Lowest Carbon Electricity Source
The anthropogenic effects of climate change are a global-scale problem and are credited to the burning of fossil fuels. To mitigate it needs to be addressed simultaneously for maximum effectiveness. It can be achieved by tapping into current available low
The US Is Investing Millions For Wave Energy Technology Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $27 million in federal funding for wave energy focused on research and development projects. To encourage innovation in this particular renewable energy, the DOE said that funding was aimed to advance wave energy technologies
The European Union Unveils A Far-Reaching Climate Change Plan
The EU aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and has put that plan into action by announcing a raft of climate change proposals and policies. This Wednesday, a dozen proposals were drafted requiring approval by the bloc’s 27 member states
New Wind And Solar Energy Projects Are More Economical Than Coal Power
According to the report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), two-thirds of all global wind and solar projects (built last year) can now generate inexpensive electricity than even the world’s cheapest coal plants. IRENA reported that declining costs of new
UK Prime Minister Launches Plan To Increase Scientific Opportunities And Technological Breakthroughs
Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled plans to cement the UK’s position as a global science superpower that will help generate ideas that drive solutions for the public good. These plans will be driven forward by the Office for Science and
UK Prime Minister Launches Plan To Increase Scientific Opportunities And Technological Breakthroughs
Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled plans to cement the UK’s position as a global science superpower that will help generate ideas that drive solutions for the public good. These plans will be driven forward by the Office for Science and
Middle East Giant Qatar Airways Prioritises Low Emission Aircrafts
Qatar Airways has vowed to become a climate-neutral airline and is continuously investing in new technology aircraft to achieve this goal. The airline’s CEO has called on aircraft manufactures, fuel suppliers, and engine makers to invest capital in research and