Panorama

Unstable supply chain risks major losses for renewable energy developers and insurers

Wednesday, 25 May 2022 Robin Whitlock GCube Insurance Ltd, a leading underwriter for renewable energy projects, has today (25th May) released its latest market insights report, Supply Another Day: Gauging the insurance impacts of renewable ...

Hitachi Energy takes first step towards 100 percent “fossil free” electricity

Friday, 28 January 2022 Robin Whitlock

Hitachi Energy has announced it has achieved the first step set out in its Sustainability 2030 plan - the use of 100 percent renewable electricity in its own operations.

Companies need better renewable electricity options from national governments finds RE100 report

Friday, 14 January 2022 Robin Whitlock Governments need to significantly improve renewable electricity procurement options and reduce regulatory hurdles that are stopping businesses from transitioning to net-zero according to the latest findings ...

UAE

UAE convenes world leaders from policy, business and industry to take climate action

Monday, 10 January 2022 Robin Whitlock

Hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will host heads of state, more than 500 global speakers, 150 government ministers, 1,000 international businesses, and 3,000 students.

Renewable Electricity Growth is Accelerating Faster than ever Worldwide

Wednesday, 01 December 2021 REM The growth of the world’s capacity to generate electricity from solar panels, wind turbines and other renewable technologies is on course to accelerate over the coming years, with 2021 expected to set ...

ITIF analysis finds UK among the leading contributors to clean energy innovation

Thursday, 21 October 2021 Robin Whitlock The United Kingdom ranks among the top contributors to the global energy innovation system relative to its potential, according to a multifaceted analysis by science and technology think tank Information ...

New Energy Economy Emerging But Not Quickly Enough Says IEA

Wednesday, 13 October 2021 REM A new energy economy is emerging around the world as solar, wind, electric vehicles and other low-carbon technologies flourish. But as the pivotal moment of COP26 approaches, the IEA’s new World Energy ...

Northern Lights JV Awards Contracts for Building of Two Dedicated CO2 Carriers

Tuesday, 12 October 2021 REM As part of the first phase of its CO2 transport and storage infrastructure development, Northern Lights is building two dedicated CO2 carriers, each with a cargo size of 7,500 m3 and a length of 130m. ...

Investor confidence in renewable energy and energy storage hits all-time high in the US

Tuesday, 15 June 2021 Robin Whitlock

A new analysis by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) has found that confidence among investors and developers in renewable energy and storage is at an all-time high.

Australia/China

china could push renewable investment globally and enhance its soft power

Friday, 07 May 2021 Robin Whitlock New research by Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, published in Springer, argues that china’s size, status and growing influence in the world could help to steer global expectations, markets and ...