Weekend Roundup: Itochu launches $2 billion RE fund, Mercedes says China central to coming EV campaign

Mercedes' all-electric SUV, the EQE. Image: Mercedes Benz

Japan's Itochu Corp announced the company will invest around $2 billion in renewable power assets in Canada and the US through Overland Capital Partners, a fund set up in partnersh...

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Vision of inter-connected green grids crucial to meet climate goals: PM Modi at G20

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Energy Ministers Meet via a video message.

In his special address at the G20 Energy Ministers Meet in Goa yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the need for concerted efforts by nations i...

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CEM-14/MI-8 meetings affirm India's quintessential leadership in global energy transition

The Ministerial meeting of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission Innovation gathering held in Goa yesterday saw the active participation of representatives fr...

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Global solar and wind capacity needs 5x jump to 10 TW by 2030, says Climate Analytics

Climate Analytics sees only a marginal role for fossil fuel CCS, which would make up only 0.1 percent of global electricity generation in 2030. Image: Pexels

Global solar and wind capacity needs to touch 10 terawatts (TW) by 2030 from 2 TW now if the world is to avoid a climate cliff, according to Climate Analytics. The report by the cl...

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World Bank president says private funds should aid energy transition

The World Bank's newly-appointed president Ajay Banga has lauded improvements in the renewable fuels space, and said private investment could help countries transition to clea...

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At Bonn UNCCC, COP28 President calls for 'just' and 'balanced' energy transition, voice for Global South

COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber has called for a "just" and "balanced" energy transition "that leaves no one behind", and emphasized the need to listen to all voices in the clim...

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2022 Earthshot Prize for five eco-innovators announced

The Earthshot Prize organization has revealed the 2022 Earthshot Prize winners – an accomplished group of entrepreneurs and innovators spearheading ground-breaking solutions t...

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COP27 takes on the baton for combating global climate change in Egypt

The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) opened in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on 6 November. The 27th Conference of the Parties will take place under the Presiden...

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Aramco sets up $1.5bn Sustainability Fund to support global energy transition

Saudi Arabian oil major Aramco has announced the creation of a $1.5 billion Sustainability Fund to invest in technology that can support a stable and inclusive energy transition. I...

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ASEAN to save $160 billion by addressing energy security and climate risk via energy transition: IRENA

ASEAN is home to one of the youngest coal power plant fleets in the world. Yet, an increasing number of ASEAN Members have set net-zero emissions targets by around mid-century. Pla...

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Kerala govt., Social Alpha partners for developing startup ecosystem for clean energy, climate action

The Government of Kerala, through the Energy Management Centre (EMC) and Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council (KDISC), has announced that it has entered into an MoU w...

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Mindspace REIT - Making 'green' real estate a reality in India

Mindspace Business Parks REIT, a leader in sustainable practices in the real estate industry in India has taken several measures to reduce carbon footprint...

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Morocco, IRENA enter strategic partnership for renewables and green hydrogen

The Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Environment of the Kingdom of Morocco has entered a strategic partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to boost renewab...

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