China had a key role to play in the world’s rapid expansion of renewable power generation capacity last year, the International Energy Agency said.It more than doubled solar photovoltaic capacity last year, and wind power capacity rose by 66 per cent YoY. Almost half of China’s electricity generation will come from renewable sources by 2028, … Continue reading China promotes expansion of wind and photovoltaic capacity: IEA
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IEA predicts renewable energy to overtake coal by 2025
A report by the International Energy Agency says energy insecurity amid war in Ukraine is spurring a renewable power surge. Experts predict the sector will soon surpass coal as the world’s largest electricity source. The global capacity for producing renewable energy will soar by some 75% in the next five years, the International Energy Agency … Continue reading IEA predicts renewable energy to overtake coal by 2025
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IEA report provides a bright outlook for renewables
Global renewable electricity generation is expected to grow by more than a third by 2022, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Renewables 2017 report released yesterday. It’ll be over 8,000 terawatts hours per year, equal to the total annual power consumption of China, India and Germany combined – and 30% of global power generation, … Continue reading IEA report provides a bright outlook for renewables
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Solar energy leads the charge in another record year for renewables
Boosted by a strong solar PV market, renewables accounted for almost two-thirds of net new power capacity around the world in 2016, with almost 165 gigawatts (GW) coming online. This was another record year, largely as a result of booming solar PV deployment in China and around the world, driven by sharp cost reductions and … Continue reading Solar energy leads the charge in another record year for renewables
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Renewables to lead world power market growth to 2020
Renewable energy will represent the largest single source of electricity growth over the next five years, driven by falling costs and aggressive expansion in emerging economies, the IEA said Friday in an annual market report. Pointing to the great promise renewables hold for affordably mitigating climate change and enhancing energy security, the report warns governments … Continue reading Renewables to lead world power market growth to 2020
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Global energy efficiency market ‘an invisible powerhouse’ worth at least USD 310 billion per year
The global energy efficiency market is worth at least USD 310 billion a year and growing, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency that confirms the position of energy efficiency as the world’s “first fuel”. The report also finds that energy efficiency finance is becoming an established market segment, with innovative new … Continue reading Global energy efficiency market ‘an invisible powerhouse’ worth at least USD 310 billion per year
Continue readingSiemens Wind Energy in Hutchinson, Kansas, Awarded
The plant opened in December 2010 and produces nacelles for the company’s 2.3-MW and 3.0-MW wind turbines.
Continue readingSCHOTT Solar brings solar power into the classroom
School students research solar energy. Raising young people’s interest in the technologies of the future. SCHOTT Solar supporting schools with experimental suitcases.
Continue readingFord Increases Investment in University Research
The new Ford URP projects add to an active research portfolio that now comprises 30 studies in partnership with 26 universities globally.
Continue readingLa eólica, tan competitiva como la nuclear según la AIE y la Agencia de la Energía Nuclear
La Agencia Internacional de la Energía (AIE) y la Agencia de la Energía Nuclear (AEN) siempre tratan de promover la energía nuclear. Un estudio más, con datos más que discutibles y muy sesgados.
Continue readingLa AIE pide a España que retire los subsidios al carbón
La AIE también recomienda a España subir los impuestos sobre los carburantes. Respecto a las primas a las renovables (eólica, fotovoltaica, termosolar) considera normal que se ayude a tecnologías que están empezando.
Continue readingLa AIE advierte de una reducción rápida de las reservas de petróleo
La recuperación económica está amenazada por una ‘crisis energética’ debido a que la mayoría de los grandes campos petrolíferos ya han superado su máximo de producción, advirtió el economista jefe de la AIE.
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