Tag #Energy Transition

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Record Coal Consumption in 2024, but IEA Predicts Stagnation from 2027

Global coal consumption hit a record 8.77 billion tons in 2024, a 1% rise from 2023, with China accounting for 30% more than the rest of the world; however, the IEA predicts stagnation from 2027 due to increased renewable energy in China.

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Gelderland's Ambitious Plan for Small Modular Reactors Faces Challenges

The province of Gelderland in the Netherlands is pursuing the construction of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) by 2035 to meet its CO2 reduction targets, despite technological and logistical challenges and skepticism from experts who point to the unproven technology and lengthy development proc...

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BP and Shell Retreat from Renewable Energy Investments

BP and Shell are scaling back their renewable energy investments due to lower returns compared to fossil fuels, prioritizing shareholder value over aggressive climate targets, despite previously ambitious plans to reduce emissions. This shift comes as US oil companies outperform European counterpart...

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Spain Embraces DIY Balcony Solar Panels, Reducing Energy Bills and Dependence

Spain's adoption of DIY balcony solar panels is rapidly increasing, offering significant cost savings (up to 30% reduction in electricity bills) and energy independence, particularly beneficial in apartment-heavy urban areas where roof installations require complex approvals.

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Axpo to Build Two Biomethane Plants in Sicily

Axpo will build two new biomethane plants in Sicily, Italy, starting construction in early 2025 and producing a combined 90 GWh of renewable energy annually from agricultural waste by late 2026, furthering its European biogas expansion.

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Accenture to Acquire IQT Group, Boosting Italian Green Energy Transition

Accenture plans to acquire IQT Group, a Rovigo-based Italian firm specializing in infrastructure project management, to enhance its digital services for energy transition projects, integrating over 450 IQT engineers and consultants into Accenture's Industry X team.

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Gelderland's Ambitious Small Nuclear Reactor Plan Faces Uncertainty

The Dutch province of Gelderland plans to build two small modular nuclear reactors by 2035 to meet its CO2 reduction targets, despite concerns about the technology's readiness and potential costs, with other provinces also exploring this option.

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Pakistan and Bahamas Join Push for Global Fossil Fuel Treaty

Pakistan and the Bahamas joined 13 other nations endorsing a proposed fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, aiming for a just global phase-out of fossil fuels, with wealthy nations leading the transition; momentum is growing with formal negotiations expected in 2025.

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Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?

Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.

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Rabat Conference Promotes Clean Energy Transition for Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability

Participants at a Rabat conference on energy transition advocated for increased use of clean energy sources, highlighting Morocco's progress and shared challenges with Chile in this area, while acknowledging the need to overcome high initial costs and technological access issues.

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Germany's Energy Grid Vulnerability Exposed: RWE CEO Calls for Backup System

RWE CEO Markus Krebber highlighted Germany's energy grid vulnerability after a tenfold surge in wholesale electricity prices on November 6th, 2024, advocating for a capacity market and rejecting a return to nuclear power due to lack of societal consensus.

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UK Wind Power Sets New Record, Providing 54% of Electricity

On December 15, 2023, Britain's wind turbines generated a record 22,243 megawatts, providing 54% of the country's electricity, exceeding the previous record set on January 10, 2023, and showcasing the nation's progress toward decarbonizing its energy grid by 2030.

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