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February 24, 2023
EU climate diplomacy deal caught in debate on nuclear
The European Union countries failed to adopt climate diplomacy conclusions scheduled for Monday due to a developing split over the role of nuclear energy in the green transition, according to EU officials.
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February 23, 2023
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Germany to quicken power market reform amid rising demand, minister says
Germany must act quickly to meet its renewable energy targets if it wants to keep the lights on amid rising energy demand, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said.
Habeck is looking to overhaul the 550 terawatt hours (TWh) per year market, as demand rises
February 20, 2023
Habeck is looking to overhaul the 550 terawatt hours (TWh) per year market, as demand rises
Vietnam to postpone rules for offshore wind development
A European Union business representative said that Vietnam may not have a legal framework to regulate offshore wind farms until next year, potentially deferring billions of dollars in foreign investment in the sector.
February 17, 2023
Seven countries oppose EU’s overhaul of electricity market
Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg, and Latvia have warned Brussels not to make major changes to the European Union's power market in response to the energy crisis, calling instead for minor alterations.
February 15, 2023
Philippines' Citicore IPO to fund $4 bn investment in renewables
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp, one of the Philippines' leading solar power producers, has revealed plans to go public this year. It expects the share offering to contribute to a $4 billion investment in solar projects over the next five years.
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 03, 2023
UAE's Masdar unveils 20,000 MW renewables target for Africa
Masdar, an Abu Dhabi-based state-owned clean energy company, has announced ambitions to invest in Nigeria as part of its Africa-wide penetration which aims to increase renewable energy capacity by 20,000 MW over the next 12 years.
February 01, 2023
US, Europe experience slowed solar PPA price increases, despite mixed forecast
The US and Europe saw relatively modest increases in the average prices of solar power purchase agreements (PPA) in Q4 2022, up by 4% and 3%, respectively.
January 09, 2023
US tops EY’s ranking for world’s most attractive renewables market
Professional services firm EY has ranked the United States as the world’s most attractive market for investment in renewable energy – for a large part due to the Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022, which is viewed as a game changer for the coun
January 03, 2023
Brussels plans energy market reform to curb renewables cost
Brussels plans to overhaul the bloc’s electricity market to prioritise cheaper renewable energy, European Union’s energy commissioner Kadri Simson has said, despite industry warnings that the reforms could smother investment in wind and solar projects.