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February 15, 2023
Germany eyes long-term LNG supply deal with Oman
Germany and Oman are in advanced talks to strike a long-term deal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) lasting at least ten years as Berlin seeks alternatives to Russian fuel supply, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
February 13, 2023
Switzerland’s solar dam helps fill winter energy gaps
Swiss energy firm Axpo has built a snaking wall of solar panels on Switzerland's longest dam to maximize green energy generation throughout the winter months.
February 13, 2023
France appeals EU for recognizing nuclear-produced hydrogen
France is spearheading a campaign to have the European Union acknowledge low-carbon hydrogen produced by nuclear power in its renewable energy rules, but some member states are opposed to the notion, fearing it will undermine efforts to quickly scale up w
February 08, 2023
Canada signs $500M renewable energy deals to combat climate change
Canada’s Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault announced on Friday a new Alberta wind-generation facility in collaboration with Capital Power.
February 07, 2023
Slovenia accelerates renewables deployment to meet EU's target
Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Energy released a draft bill on renewable energy facility siting to accelerate the construction of wind and solar power plants by regulating spatial planning.
February 06, 2023
Scotland expects renewables boom with EU’s largest energy storage complex
The new battery storage facilities worth £900 million in Scotland will improve resilience during downtime, according to Michael Matheson, cabinet secretary for Net Zero, Energy, and Transport.
February 06, 2023
Germany to invest €80 million in green hydrogen transport
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has earmarked 80 million euros for investments in the production of green hydrogen for the transport sector.
February 04, 2023
Taiwan expects to add 2 GW solar, wind capacity in 2023
According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Bureau of Energy, six utility-scale solar projects are planned to be completed this year, and four offshore wind farms will be connected to the power grid, adding a total capacity of 2 GW, or the equiv
February 04, 2023
McDonald’s strategy to power its logistics supply chain with renewables
In December last year, McDonald’s became the latest corporation to execute plans that reduce supply chain-related electricity emissions.
February 02, 2023
Taiwan passes climate law amendments to achieve net zero by 2025
Taiwan's legislature passed the "Climate Change Response Act" on Jan. 10, establishing a carbon fee system for large emitters and setting a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.