US electric power and natural gas company Duke Energy has announced an expansion plan to allow customers to supplement their power usage with renewable power completely.
Renewable energy, such as wind and solar, is expected to dominate power generation out to 2050 thanks to the continuing cost competitiveness and the adoption of these sources into the power systems. However, significant acceleration in financing and building new capacity remains the challenge to continue the growth, according to the latest edition of bp’s Energy Outlook.
San Francisco-based data analytics and insurtech firm kWh Analytics has partnered with Aspen Insurance to launch property insurance for renewable energy assets.
Power infrastructure developer Advanced Power's Cutlass Solar project has commenced full commercial operations to offer renewable power to the Greater Houston area after completing several months of testing.
Financial institutions have moved too slowly in increasing financing for renewables to help meet global 2050 commitments on net zero, said US environmental organisation Sierra Club.
Chinese module manufacturer JA Solar has announced its plan to invest RMB40 billion (US$5.9 billion) to construct a vertically integrated PV industry hub in Inner Mongolia.
UAE-owned renewables company Masdar has announced its plan to further develop renewable energy projects in Angola and Uganda at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023.
