May 17, 2023 · Global investment in energy transition technologies hit a record $1.3 trillion in 2022. Across the world, households are benefiting from government initiatives that offer rebates, credits or discounts on renewable energy technologies.

Energy trading platforms: Integral to 24/7 carbon-free energy is the targeted purchasing of renewable energy instruments such as time-based energy attribute certificates. Trading platforms can facilitate access to such instruments by connecting marketplaces to upstream renewable resources, increasing accessibility to certified renewable assets ...

Oct 28, 2021 · Invest in and own renewable energy assets. This can be off-site, for example by having an equity share in a new project, or by co-developing a greenfield project in a different location. It can also be on-site, for example through a private wire from a nearby wind farm or solar panels on a factory rooftop.

Jan 21, 2022 · In late 2020, state utility PLN launched the country’s first Renewable Energy Certificate program, an internationally recognized mechanism for tracking clean energy generation. A must-have for any mature renewable energy market, these certifications will help the utility meet existing demand for clean energy, and incentivize more development.

Nov 22, 2021 · The UN also wants to see 30 million jobs created in renewable energy by 2025. Without deep decarbonization, the goal of the Paris Agreement will “fall out of reach,” the UN says. If everyone had access to clean, affordable energy, the road to a carbon-neutral world – net-zero emissions by 2050 – would be faster.

Nov 12, 2020 · Kerry’s plan, which is being promoted at the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, would involve national and regional governments being rewarded with carbon credits for reducing their emissions from power generation and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.

Finland is second to Sweden for renewable energy production in the EU, relying on hydro, wind power and biofuels to provide almost half of its energy requirements. Meanwhile, Latvia, Denmark, Estonia, Portugal and Austria all secured a third of their energy needs from renewable sources in 2022, the latest annual data from eurostat shows.

Jan 9, 2025 · The green transition and the growing adoption of energy generation and storage technologies have placed roles such as autonomous and electric vehicle specialists and environmental and renewable energy engineers among the top 15 fastest-growing professions.

Nov 27, 2024 · California’s SB 100 law, which set a target of 100% clean energy by 2045, and California’s AB 2188, which requires local governments to implement expedited solar permitting, are great examples of state-level legislation that is …

Aug 30, 2023 · LDES systems integrate with renewable generation sites and can store energy for over 10 hours. e-Zinc’s battery is one example of a 12–100-hour duration solution, with capabilities including recapturing curtailed energy for time shifting, providing resilience when the grid goes down and addressing extended periods of peak demand to replace traditional …