Global energy transition – top news stories this week | World …
Mar 20, 2023 · UK energy supplier Octopus Energy says it will invest €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in the French green energy market over the next two years. The investment will be used to accelerate the energy transition in France and generate enough local …
Energy crisis: $1 trillion goes on green energy in 2022 | World ...
Feb 6, 2023 · Top energy news: Over $1 trillion invested in green energy in 2022; New funds for renewable energy projects in Africa; Shell announces record profits in 2022. For more on the World Economic Forum’s work in the energy space, visit the Shaping the Future of Energy, Materials and Infrastructure platform.
The green energy economy is here - The World Economic Forum
Oct 19, 2021 · Not fast enough according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), although there are signs that a new green energy economy is starting to emerge. The problem, says the IEA in a landmark report, is that it’s proving harder than expected to ditch fossil fuels as economies recover from COVID-19, prompting the agency to warn that governments ...
Top nature and climate news: Green energy keeps 1.5°C alive
Oct 3, 2023 · This weekly round-up contains the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate stories: Green energy surge keeps 1.5°C chances alive; Brazil taskforce to tackle drought; Climate change lawsuits filed against 32 governments in first-of-its-kind case.
5 smart renewable energy innovations - The World Economic Forum
Sep 21, 2023 · Progress on the global energy transition has seen only "marginal growth" in the past three years, according to a World Economic Forum report. Fast and effective renewable energy innovation is critical to meeting climate goals. Here are five solutions that could help countries meet emissions targets.
Global energy crisis: Key news stories this week | World Economic …
Oct 24, 2022 · Top energy stories: Ukrainians face power shortages; plans for a ‘green gas corridor’ between France and Spain; and Joe Biden looks to boost electric vehicle production. For more on the World Economic Forum’s work in the energy space, visit the Energy, Materials and Infrastructure Platform.
Egypt signs green hydrogen agreement - and other energy news
Mar 14, 2024 · Global CO2 emissions from energy rose to a record high in 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said. The agency said exceptional droughts had hampered hydropower facilities, leading to increased fossil fuel use and an annual increase in CO2 emissions of 410 million tonnes to 37.4 billion tonnes.
US election's impact on green transition and more energy stories ...
Nov 8, 2024 · Top energy news: The US election result's impact on energy; Build business case for grid investment in Europe, report says; Blackouts amid drought in South America. For more on the World Economic Forum’s work in the energy space, visit the Centre for Energy and Materials.
World hits renewables milestone, and more energy stories | World ...
Sep 9, 2024 · This round-up brings you the key stories from the energy sector over recent weeks. Top energy news: Global renewables generation hits 40%; Britain’s last coal-fired power plant to close; AI “could hurt oil prices in next decade”. For more on the World Economic Forum’s work in the energy space, visit the Centre for Energy and Materials.
What is green hydrogen? An expert explains its benefits | World ...
Dec 21, 2021 · In conclusion, the main actions to accelerate decarbonisation between now and 2030 are 1) energy efficiency 2) electrification with renewables 3) rapid acceleration of renewable power generation (which will further reduce the already low cost of renewable electricity) 4) scale up of sustainable, modern bioenergy, needed - among others - to ...