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World's First Transnational Solar Panel Network Launched at COP26

Παρ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2021 - 17:42

Spearheaded by the governments of India and the UK, the first transnational network of solar power grids known as the Green Grids Initiative – One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) has been launched

Turkey's Daily Power Consumption Up 0.81% on Nov. 11

Παρ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2021 - 17:35

Turkey's daily electricity consumption increased by 0.81% on Thursday compared to the previous day, totaling 909,733 megawatt-hours, according to official figures of Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEIAS) on Friday

North Macedonia Declares State of Electricity Crisis

Πεμ, 11 Νοεμβρίου 2021 - 17:19

North Macedonia's government declared a 30-day state of crisis due to difficulties in power supply caused by production outages and lack of additional sources for electricity generation, it said

Countries, Cities, Carmakers Commit to End Fossil-Fuel Vehicles By 2040

Πεμ, 11 Νοεμβρίου 2021 - 14:37

A group of countries, companies and cities committed on Wednesday to phasing out fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040, as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions and curb global warming. But the world's top two carmakers, Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE), as well as major car markets China, the United States and Germany, did not sign up, highlighting the challenges in shifting to zero emissions

Exxon to Sell Black Sea Gas Stake to Romania for $1 Billion

Τετ, 3 Νοεμβρίου 2021 - 19:15

Exxon Mobil Corp. agreed to sell its 50% stake in a deepwater natural gas project in the Black Sea to Romania’s state-owned Romgaz SA for $1.06 billion

COP26 in Nutshell: World Leaders Depart Glasgow on Second Day Leaving Stage to Negotiators

Τετ, 3 Νοεμβρίου 2021 - 19:10

World leaders departed Glasgow after historic pledges on the first two days of the United Nations climate conference focusing on deforestation, reducing methane emissions and signing up for a clean technology breakthrough agenda, to hand the baton over to negotiators

Share of CO2 Auctions Revenue for Greece’s Renewables Special Account Reduced to 30%

Τρι, 2 Νοεμβρίου 2021 - 18:50

A new decree reduces the share of proceeds from CO2 emission auctions directed to the special renewables accounts remunerating producers to 30% from 60%. The Greek environment and energy ministry’s decision has caused reactions in the renewables market since it lowers the account’s inflows by EUR 75 million to cover the rising energy cost for consumers

Over 100 Countries Commit to Cut Methane Emissions By 30% By 2030

Τρι, 2 Νοεμβρίου 2021 - 18:44

The number of countries committing to a US and EU-led initiative, the Global Methane Pledge, to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030 reached over 100 on the second day of the official opening of the leaders' summit of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

1,485 Institutions Globally Divest from $39.2 Trillion Worth of Fossil Fuels

Τετ, 27 Οκτωβρίου 2021 - 18:08

Globally 1,485 institutions from 71 countries have committed to fossil fuel divestment, representing an unprecedented total of $39.2 trillion worth of assets, a figure that is higher than the annual GDP of the US and China combined, a new report from Divest/Invest Forum revealed Tuesday

Croatia's INA to Temporary Close Rijeka Refinery for Planned Catalyst Replacement Works

Τετ, 27 Οκτωβρίου 2021 - 18:02

Croatian oil and gas company INA [ZSE:INA-R-A] said on Wednesday that as of November 28, its refinery in Rijeka will begin the process of planned temporary shutdown to carry out catalyst replacement works

Renewable Energy Sector Employs 12 Million People Worldwide in 2020

Παρ, 22 Οκτωβρίου 2021 - 19:23

Renewable energy employment worldwide increased by 4.3% to 12 million last year, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) late Thursday

Turkey Has Rapidly Become Leading Wind Market: Vestas

Παρ, 22 Οκτωβρίου 2021 - 19:09

Turkey has rapidly developed into a leading global wind market since Vestas installed its first wind turbine back in 1984, according to Olcayto Yigit, head of Vestas Turkey. Vestas has delivered 2 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind capacity in Turkey since then

Greece, Cyprus, Egypt Send Stern Message to Turkey at Trilateral Summit in Athens

Τρι, 19 Οκτωβρίου 2021 - 19:17

They agreed that that the project is an important element in the strategic development of the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Corridor, creating an alternative source of energy supplies from the region to the EU and vice versa