The rapid deployment in the building sector of clean energy technologies and behavioural shifts, supported by innovation strategies, has the potential to significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2030 and paves the way to achieve the zero-carbon buildings stock targets under the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE Scenario). Buildings operations account […]
In September 2020, China announced that it would aim to reach a peak in its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Over the past decade, China has remained the world’s biggest producer and consumer of energy, while its energy-related CO2 emissions had grown to account for 28% of the global […]
Recently, KPMG China released the “Understanding the Hydrogen Energy Industry in One Text” report, starting with the characteristics and main types of hydrogen energy, it made a detailed analysis of the hydrogen energy industry chain, the hydrogen energy development strategies of various countries, China’s hydrogen energy industry policies, investment and financing of the hydrogen energy […]
The 5th International Off-grid Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition (IOREC) provided partners with the opportunity to present their initiatives, exchange best practices and facilitate the identification of synergies and partnerships.
Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require a significant reduction in electricity sector emissions, with around half of these coming from systems that currently have liberalised electricity markets. In order to support a rapid decarbonisation of power systems, the design of these markets will need to evolve to ensure that they maximise the value […]
A few days ago, China Resources, Huaneng and SDIC issued bidding announcements for wind turbine generators of 12 wind power projects, with a total installed capacity of 2714MW. Source: BJX
This marks the 10th anniversary of Climatescope, BNEF’s annual assessment of energy transition opportunities. For the first time, the project has expanded its scope to include activity not just in clean power but in the decarbonization of the transportation and buildings sectors. Climatescope represents the collective effort of over 40 BNEF analysts who gather detailed […]
Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s “Water for all” vision Water is key to driving down poverty and driving up development. Accessible and safe water supplies improve people’s health and save them time, which they can use to study, or improve their livelihoods. Improved sanitation, on the other hand, protects them from socially and physically degrading surroundings, […]
Norwegian Innovation Clusters Norwegian Innovation Clusters is a government supported cluster program. The program aims to trigger and enhance collaborative development activities in clusters. The goal is to increase the cluster dynamics and attractiveness, the individual company’s innovativeness and competitiveness. The program is organized by Innovation Norway, and supported by Siva (The Industrial Development Corporation […]
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