Ocean Energy Systems (OES) has released a report summarized from a workshop held last year that provides analysis of current ocean energy policies in its member countries with recommendations to make them more effective.
A host of political events have had a negative impact on global wind power growth expectations through 2025, MAKE said in its Q4/2016 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update. Anticipated cuts to wind power targets in China under the country’s upcoming Thirteenth Five-Year Plan headline the most impa
A host of political events have had a negative impact on global wind power growth expectations through 2025, MAKE said in its Q4/2016 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update. Anticipated cuts to wind power targets in China under the country’s upcoming Thirteenth Five-Year Plan headline the most impa
The international Paris Agreement to limit global warming to under 2oC this century compared to pre-industrial levels has come into force on 4 November, but UN has warned that even if the Paris pledges are fully implemented, the world is on track for a temperature rise of 2.9 to 3.4 degrees this cen
The international Paris Agreement to limit global warming to under 2oC this century compared to pre-industrial levels has come into force on 4 November, but UN has warned that even if the Paris pledges are fully implemented, the world is on track for a temperature rise of 2.9 to 3.4 degrees this cen
Offshore wind power has the potential to grow from 13 gigawatts (GW) in 2015, to 100GW in 2030, driven by technology advancements and further cost declines, according to new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ‘Innovation Outlook: Offshore Wind’, launched at the World Wi
Offshore wind power has the potential to grow from 13 gigawatts (GW) in 2015, to 100GW in 2030, driven by technology advancements and further cost declines, according to new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ‘Innovation Outlook: Offshore Wind’, launched at the World Wi
The total installed wind capacity is expected to reach 500 GW by the end of 2016 and cover 5% of global power supply, according to the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). The worldwide wind capacity reached 456,486 MW by the end of June 2016, out of which 21,714 MW were added in the first six mont
The total installed wind capacity is expected to reach 500 GW by the end of 2016 and cover 5% of global power supply, according to the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). The worldwide wind capacity reached 456,486 MW by the end of June 2016, out of which 21,714 MW were added in the first six mont
The European Parliament has approved the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the European Union. With the approval by the European Parliament, the European Council can now formally adopt the Decision. In parallel the EU Member States will ratify the Paris Agreement individually, in accordance wit
Wind turbine makers are set to benefit from the Paris Climate Agreement (COP21) as the call for increased investments to meet a targeted reduction in CO2 emissions is expected to positively impact their sales figures, according to Moody’s Investors Service. The increased investment, particularly in
Eco Wave Power (EWP), an Israeli wave energy developer, has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week marking the start of operation of the wave energy plant in Gibraltar.
Eddie O’Connor, the founder and CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power, has been appointed as the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) new Global Ambassador. In his new role, O’Connor will work with GWEC to ensure that the wind sector’s voice is heard, and that more and more countries understand the benef
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has launched a new version of the Global Atlas for Renewable Energy, the online renewable energy mapping platform, which now allows users to download resource data for offline analysis, and to print and export map images. The enhancements include an
