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Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

24/7/2024 News

UK ‘off track’ for net zero, says Climate Change Committee

In its latest progress report to government, the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) says that the UK is ‘off track’ for net zero, with only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target currently covered by credible plans.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Head and shoulders photo of Sahaj Agrawal, Risk Analyst, Infospectrum

26/7/2023 Comment / Sahaj Agrawal

How prepared is India for the energy transition?

Given its enormous population and economic power, the progress of India’s energy transition will be essential to meeting global net zero emissions. Here, Sahaj Agrawal, Risk Analyst at Infospectrum, presents his thoughts on India’s preparedness for this energy transition.

Grid management

Head and shoulders photo of Richard Power, Partner in the Clyde & Co Energy Practice

30/4/2025 Comment / Richard Power

UK energy professionals should take advantage of planning reforms, but also prepare for new challenges

Planning permission remains a prominent challenge facing the UK energy sector, especially for realising nationally significant infrastructure projects such as wind or solar farms in response to the government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, writes Richard Power, Partner in the Clyde & Co Energy Practice.

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.

COP

19/11/2025 News

Early days for COP30

There are mixed tidings from COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this week. On the positive front, there is new green grid investment from some of the leading global multilateral development banks. At least one oil major has committed to extending renewables investment while others pull back; but climate activists and indigenous communities are concerned that the Summit is mostly a talking shop and their lives are still in danger, despite promises of a just transition.

Solar

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

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.

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UK ‘off track’ for net zero, says Climate Change Committee

How prepared is India for the energy transition?

UK energy professionals should take advantage of planning reforms, but also prepare for new challenges

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

Early days for COP30

Stronger integration measures are needed for solar and wind

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

Making real corporate targets to drive the decarbonisation agenda

Why carbon taxes are the true catalyst for decarbonisation

CCUS to play key role in Australia’s decarbonisation