COP28

415 GW and Beyond: Role of Solar Energy in Meeting Global 2030 Climate Goals

The urgency for a global shift towards sustainable development, primarily driven by renewable energy, is undeniable. Both developed and developing economies have embraced the need to limit the increase in global temperatures, as agreed in the Paris Agreement (COP21). This agreement set ambitious goals for nations to work towards keeping the global temperature increase to […]

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Methane Emissions From Energy Sector Near Record High In 2023, Finds IEA Study

Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 – but substantial policies and regulations announced in recent months, as well as fresh pledges stemming from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, have the potential to put them into decline soon, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). […]

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Renewable Investments In Africa Need To Grow 5 Times: Report

A new report by think tank Climate Analytics finds $8 trillion of investment is needed for new renewables and $4 trillion for grid and storage infrastructure to deliver the 2030 tripling goal agreed at COP28 – or combined, $2 trillion a year on average. Using climate finance to mobilise $100 billion a year for the […]

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COP28 Facilitates Novel Concepts & Energy Storage Agreements

COP28 has facilitated noteworthy energy storage agreements and brought alive interesting ideas. Here is a look… Energy storage with salt & water  Aquabattery, which promises long duration energy storage for solar, wind and other renewables generation, has developed a Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) flow battery technology which paves the path for energy to be […]

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LONGi Partners With UNHCR To Solarize Its Emergency Facilities

Global Solar Company LONGi today announced a new three-year partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). LONGi has planned to make an impact on climate action, energy equity and sustainable transformation with this initiative.  The announcement was made at the Solar+ Pavilion during COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the […]

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ReNew Signs MoU with Asian Development Bank for US$ 5.3 billion Funding

ReNew Energy Global Plc (“ReNew”), on Sunday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to collaborate on climate change mitigation and adaptation projects. The MoU covers projects with investment value of more than US$ 5.3 billion between 2023 and 2028. The MoU was signed at COP28, Dubai by ReNew’s Founder, […]

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UAE’s Clean Energy Powerhouse Masdar Expands European Footprint With 1GW Portfolio

Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse announced the acquisition of eight hybrid renewable energy projects, along with Taaleri Energia, a Finland-based renewable energy developer and fund manager, marking a significant expansion to both companies’ Polish renewable energy portfolios. The announcement was made on December 4, and follows a series of announcements by the government owned […]

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India Joins Battery Storage Consortium To Boost BESS Deployment

India has now joined the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, at the ongoing Conference of Parties (COP28) Summit at Dubai. The consortium is an initiative of the Global Leadership Council (GLC) of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP). Through the BESS Consortium, India is among the first-mover countries as a part […]

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COP28: Net-Zero Energy Mosque & Other Commitments from UAE

The much-awaited COP28 being held in Dubai is seeing some big announcements come up from the UAE in partnership with other countries. Here are some noteworthy partnerships and announcements that were made by the region in the climate summit- Masdar & Indonesia Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a renewable energy firm, has […]

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