WOBO fully recognises the need to maximise the energy sources available and thanks Renewable Energy for the links to developments taking place within the global setting.
Eco Wave Power receives final permit from US Army Corps of Engineers for wave energy project
Eco Wave Power Global AB has announced it has received the final Nationwide Permit (NWP) from the US Army Corps of Engineers for its wave energy project at AltaSea’s premises at the Port of Los Angeles, which is set to become the first onshore wave energy installation in the US.
Renewables are expanding in Asia but coal still dominates finds new EIC report
Asia’s renewable energy sector is expanding but policy inconsistencies, grid limitations, and reliance on fossil fuels mean that the continent still has a long way to go in its journey to decarbonise its economies, says a new report by trade association the Energy Industries Council (EIC).
Circular Economy Investments Bring Social, Economic and Environmental Benefits
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) presented their first joint report on the circular economy: “The circular economy in motion”
The Singapore Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, Alvin Tan, has announced a new SGD$100 million support package for marine and offshore engineering companies, aimed at fostering growth in offshore wind, floating storage and digitalisation over the next five years.
Clariant’s Megamax™ Catalysts Will Power China’s First Biomass-To-Green Methanol Project
Clariant, a specialty chemical company, announced that its MegaMax catalyst was selected for China’s biomass gasification-to-green methanol project. The plant will use a combination of farm waste and wind power to produce up to 250,000 tons per annum of green methanol in two phases by 2027.
OECS Commission Collaborates With IRENA to Enhance Geothermal Energy Development
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Commission announced a significant partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency through the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative and the Global Geothermal Alliance to bolster stakeholder engagement in the region’s drive to develop geothermal energy.
Powering the Future of Wind Energy with Tech-Driven Efficiency
The UK Government’s nine new offshore wind contracts highlight the global surge in renewable energy. The global wind industry added a record-breaking 117GW of new capacity in 2023, marking the strongest year yet for wind energy growth, according to the latest Global Wind Report from the Global Wind Energy Council.
Amazon Invests In First Utility-Scale Wind Energy Projects In Greece
Amazon is investing in three new utility-scale wind farms in Greece, the largest renewable energy deal in the country to date by the company. These wind farms will help match Amazon’s electricity use in the region with carbon-free energy, while supporting Greece’s goal of transitioning to more renewable electricity sources. The news was announced at AWS Day in Athens, with Theodoros Skylakakis, Minister of Environment and Energy, in attendance.
The Pros and Cons of Space-Based Solar Power
Space-based solar power (SBSP) is an innovative concept with the potential to redefine global energy generation. It offers advantages over traditional terrestrial solar energy systems by harvesting power in space and transmitting it to Earth. However, it also presents significant challenges that must be carefully considered.
New York Gov. Hochul Announces Contracts For 23 Renewable Energy Projects
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that contracts have been executed for 23 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects that will provide more than 2.3 gigawatts of clean energy, which is enough to power more than 700,000 homes throughout New York State.
Mega Heat Pump Delivers First Heat in Esbjerg
MAN Energy Solutions has successfully commissioned the first unit of its industrial-scale heat pump in Esbjerg, Denmark, marking the delivery of its first heat. Operated by multi-utility company DIN Forsyning, the new heat pump plant will supply approximately 280,000 MWh of climate-neutral heat annually to the district heating networks of Esbjerg and the neighboring town Varde.
