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Renewables

27/4/2022 News

Amazon to deliver new renewable energy projects

Amazon has announced 37 new renewable energy projects totalling 3.5 GW of clean energy capacity, increasing the company’s renewable energy portfolio by nearly 30%, from 12.2 GW to 15.7 GW.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Screenshot of International Energy Week 2022 Generation 2050 round table lead slide

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23/3/2022 Feature / Adriana Martins and Piotr Konopka

Does size matter in the transition to net zero?

The final online session during International Energy Week 2022* compared what big and small companies bring to net zero, with young professionals from Generation 2050 representing each side, and more senior panellists providing some balance.

Transport

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26/1/2022 Feature / Adrian del Maestro,Matthew Alabaster,Panos Stergiopoulos

On the road to net zero

The route to decarbonising road transport fleets is complex. Here, Matthew Alabaster, Panos Stergiopoulos and Adrian Del Maestro from PwC Strategy&, highlight some of the pathway options on the UK road to net zero, which are likely to be reflected globally.

Carbon emissions

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20/4/2022 Feature / Darryl Mattocks

Carbon emissions management for larger UK companies

Sustainability and carbon emission reduction is no longer optional for larger companies, but a requirement to stay afloat in today’s market. Darryl Mattocks, Chairman of the Enistic Group, explains the implications of new UK government energy and carbon regulation schemes.

Technology

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8/3/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

Transition technology: no time for unicorns

Day two of International Energy Week 2023 focused on technology opportunities in the energy transition, with an emphasis on innovation and changing business models. The presenters felt there was no time for ‘unicorns’ (breakthrough technologies) as opposed to the incremental development of established solutions on the road to net zero. New Energy World's Brian Davis reports.

Nuclear

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18/5/2022 Feature / Jens Kastner et al

Asia-Pacific keeps faith with nuclear power

While Europe is abuzz with policy discussions about extending the life of existing nuclear power plants due to growing concerns around the need to wean the continent from its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, nuclear continues to enjoy support in the Asia-Pacific. Jens Kastner, Julian Ryall, Paul Cochrane and Keith Nuthall report.

Solar

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13/4/2022 Feature / Blaise Kelly

Solar thermal – the world’s most misunderstood energy technology?

The Danes have much to teach the rest of the world about sustainable district heating incorporating solar thermal technology and heat storage. Even interseasonal heat storage is possible. Blaise Kelly* has visited a scheme in Vrå.

Energy consumption

Person adjusting the temperature on a thermostat

11/5/2022 News

Energy saving actions outlined for EU

The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the European Commission (EC) have outlined a range of simple steps that people can take to reduce their energy use and save money. They claim the measures could save enough oil to fill 120 supertankers and enough natural gas to heat almost 20mn homes if adopted by all European Union (EU) citizens.

Wind

27/4/2022 News

Europe’s wind construction increases but remains far behind target

Europe is not building sufficient new wind energy to achieve its 40% renewable energy by 2030 climate goal, according to WindEurope’s 2021 annual statistics.

Hydrogen

11/5/2022 News

Plans for German hydrogen hub, while UK hydrogen trial gets underway

Wintershall Dea is planning a major new project to produce clean hydrogen in Germany and store CO₂ underground in the North Sea in order to secure energy supply while cutting carbon emissions.

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Search results:

Amazon to deliver new renewable energy projects

Does size matter in the transition to net zero?

On the road to net zero

Carbon emissions management for larger UK companies

Transition technology: no time for unicorns

Asia-Pacific keeps faith with nuclear power

Solar thermal – the world’s most misunderstood energy technology?

Energy saving actions outlined for EU

Europe’s wind construction increases but remains far behind target

Plans for German hydrogen hub, while UK hydrogen trial gets underway