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SIPF’s second wave: innovation and decarbonisation

• 2020-09-11 11:07:27
• Junior Isles

There is a significant shortfall between the UK’s emission reductions likely to be delivered by the government’s current policies and its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. R&D schemes, which develop and promote cutting-edge, low carbon processes and technologies, as well as local expertise and supply chains, can help to address this shortfall. It is therefore no surprise that a number of the recipients of the second wave of the Strength in Places Fund reflect broader government policies around decarbonisation.

By Deborah Greenwood, Senior Consultant, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

NZ general election: Labour pledge 100 per cent renewable power by 2030

• 2020-09-10 06:48:05.655416
• David Flin

In the General Election campaign in New Zealand, the Labour Party has pledged that it would aim to make 100 per cent of the country’s electricity generation renewable by 2030 if elected, five years ahead of the current Government target.

Queensland establishes $500 million fund to meet 2030 renewable energy target

• 2020-09-07 06:35:53.092461
• David Flin

The Queensland state government has boosted its chances of reaching a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030 with the establishment of a $500 million Renewable Energy Fund.

A Climate Bond may be the silver bullet to avoiding another global catastrophe

• 2020-08-12 14:53:22
• Junior Isles

Eddie O’Connor, Chairman and Founder of Mainstream Renewable Power, the world’s only pure-play renewables development company, believes the energy industry is at a crossroads and needs to choose the right path for a truly sustainable recovery.

Italian renewable energy sector: simplification of authorisation procedures

• 2020-08-12 12:46:09
• Junior Isles

The energy sector is one of the key points of the "Initiatives to relaunch Italy 2020-2022" plan, released on 16th June 2020, providing the urgent reforms aimed to restart the Italian economy.

By Guglielmo Fabbricatore, Counsel and Head of Energy in Italy at DWF​

Renewables overtake fossil fuels in EU power generation

• 2020-07-30 07:38:30.482898
• David Flin

Renewable sources have overtaken coal, oil, and gas in EU electricity generation, according to analysis from Ember, a climate think-tank.

European Commission approves support for renewable energy in Ireland

• 2020-07-21 07:12:59.481391
• David Flin

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production in Ireland from renewable sources.

Brazil’s Ibitu Energia plans $830 million investment in renewable energy

• 2020-07-16 06:53:20.596555
• David Flin

Brazil’s Ibitu Energia, owned by US-based asset manager Castlelake LP, plans to invest roughly $840 million in renewable energy assets in the coming five years, according to a statement from Gustavo Ribeiro, Chief Executive of Ibitu Energia.

Three priorities for a green recovery in the utilities sector

• 2020-07-10 13:38:36
• Junior Isles

By David Hall, Power Systems VP UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric

The utilities industry has a vital role to play in driving a green economic recovery. There are three priorities for the energy industry to consider.

Synthesis Analytics launches first tranche of £300m green bond

• 2020-07-03 11:25:37
• Junior Isles

Synthesis Analytics, the Swedish innovator combining green high-performance computing (HPC) and intelligent, sustainable district heating, has launched the first £40 million ($49.85 million) tranche of a £300 million fund-raising round to fuel the next stage of its growth.