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Renewables

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23/4/2025 Comment / Keith Burns,Greg Dudziak

The evolution of renewable energy: three decades of innovation and growth

The growth of modern renewable energy based on the sun and wind around the world is simply one of the greatest success stories of our time, from modest beginnings in the 1990s to its mainstream, and still growing, role today. Here, Keith Burns, Commercial Director and Greg Dudziak, European Director of Advisory at global renewables consultancy and service provider Natural Power – itself 30 years old – tell the story.

Solar

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25/9/2024 News

Stronger integration measures are needed for solar and wind

As solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind grow at an accelerated pace around the world, governments must act to ensure that they are well integrated into power systems – or risk losing out on significant benefits, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Meanwhile, a McKinsey report reveals the step change in efforts needed on the journey towards net zero.

Energy policy

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during speech

27/9/2023 News

UK government pushes back green deadlines in run up to net zero

The UK Prime Minister extended the deadlines for a number of green policies last week but vowed to still meet the government’s ultimate net zero by 2050 target. However, Rishi Sunak’s pledge for a ‘fairer’ path to net zero whilst ‘easing the financial burden on British families’, was decried by many as undermining business confidence, putting at risk future investment and economic recovery, and, ultimately, running the danger of missing net zero by 2050.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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12/10/2022 Comment / Piotr Konopka,Hanhee (Aliana) Yoon

Making real corporate targets to drive the decarbonisation agenda

The world needs corporations to set decarbonisation targets that are based on realistically achievable objectives to actually fulfil them, as Piotr Konopka AMEI, Board Member of the EI Middle East, and Hanhee (Aliana) Yoon explain.*

Carbon trading / pricing

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8/1/2025 Comment / Kavita Gandhi,Vinod Kesava

Why carbon taxes are the true catalyst for decarbonisation

In 2024, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel use were projected to increase by 0.8%, reaching a record 37.4 Gt. This trend highlights the need for more robust mechanisms to drive the transition to low-carbon technologies. The effectiveness of carbon credits in mitigating climate change has come under scrutiny in recent analyses by Science Based Targets Initiative, among others, suggesting they may not deliver the intended environmental benefits. Carbon taxes might be a better alternative, write Kavita Gandhi, Executive Director, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) and Vinod Kesava, Chairman of Carbon Working Group, SEAS.

CCUS

Chevron engineers at work

26/4/2023 News

CCUS to play key role in Australia’s decarbonisation

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has a vital role to play in Australia’s goal to reach net zero by 2050 according to several recent reports. Meanwhile, new emissions legislation may trigger a spike in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the country, according to new analysis.

Oil and gas

Offshore platform from above

11/10/2023 News

Global oil demand expected to reach record levels

Global oil demand is forecast to reach record levels in 2023, with demand expected to continue to grow each year and peak in 2035, suggests a new study.

Offshore wind

Offshore wind farm with calm sea

14/6/2023 News

Safety performance improves alongside surge in offshore wind activity

G+ members – comprising most of the biggest offshore wind operators in the world – have reported a record 44.6mn hours were worked in 2022, an increase of 38% on the previous year, with safety metrics continuing on a downward trajectory.

Geothermal

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4/9/2024 Comment / Olaf Beyme

Geothermal energy: Germany’s gateway to a more sustainable future

Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation ING Group has its own climate action approach and is helping to finance an innovative geothermal energy plant in Germany. Olaf Beyme, Renewables & Power Lead for ING Germany, explains.

Wind

Close up of wind turbine against blue sky background

17/5/2023 News

Wind power first for Britain

Britain’s growing fleet of wind turbines generated more electricity than gas-fired power stations for the first time in the first three months of this year. Meanwhile, two North Sea offshore wind developers are planning to kickstart a route to net zero North Sea oil and gas production, and the UK government has unveiled a proposal to create a ‘treasure map’ showing the potential for North Sea carbon, capture and storage (CCS) projects.

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