Scientists Seek to Refreeze the Arctic Ocean: A Desperate Bid to Save the Planet
The Arctic Ocean is facing a critical crisis. Over the past few decades, its sea ice cover has been rapidly declining due to climate change, with alarming consequences for global temperatures, sea levels, and biodiversity. In response, scientists are exploring innovative solutions to refreeze the Arctic Ocean, a move that could potentially mitigate the worst […]
UNEZA Members Pledge $116 Billion Annually to Accelerate Global Clean Energy and Grid Modernization
Members of the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) have pledged to collectively invest over $116 billion per year in clean energy generation and grid infrastructure worldwide in the coming years. Nearly half of this planned investment will focus on enhancing transmission and distribution networks. The alliance’s goal is to expand and modernize grid infrastructure […]
Why are European investors exiting the Vietnam renewable market?
Vietnam’s ambitious renewable energy goals are facing significant challenges, prompting major European investors to reconsider their commitments. According to Reuters, Enel, the Italian energy giant and one of the world’s largest renewable energy investors, is planning to exit the Vietnamese market, following similar moves by Norway’s Equinor and Denmark’s Orsted, both of which recently canceled renewable projects in […]
India’s Kazam Gears Up for EV Charging Expansion in Southeast Asia
Electric vehicle (EV) charging station startup Kazam is set to expand its operations beyond India, where it already holds a significant market share, into Southeast Asia. According to an exclusive report from TechCrunch, this move aims to capitalize on early market opportunities. Headquartered in Bengaluru, with offices in Delhi and Pune, Kazam has established a strong presence […]
South Africa Nuclear: Environmentalists Raise Alarm Over Koeberg’s Unit One Shutdown
South African nuclear concerns have escalated following the unexpected shutdown of Unit One at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station earlier this month. Environmental activists opposing the expansion of nuclear energy in South Africa and the extension of Koeberg’s operational life are raising serious questions. According to Eskom, Unit One was shut down on September 11 […]
Egypt Energy Crisis: A Summer of Blackouts and Extreme Heat
Egypt Energy Crisis – Looking back at the summer of 2024, Egypt faced one of its most challenging energy crises in recent memory. With temperatures consistently soaring above 104°F (40°C) in Cairo and even reaching 122°F (50°C) in southern regions, the country’s power grid was pushed to its breaking point. The combination of sweltering heat, […]
Egypt and Japan Collaborate to Advance Renewable Energy Initiatives
Hossam Haiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), recently held discussions with a delegation of 24 Japanese companies involved in renewable energy. The primary focus of the meeting was on localizing green energy technology within Egypt. Haiba emphasized that the Egyptian government has already identified key sites and investment requirements […]
Electric Vehicle Adoption in Africa: Exciting Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Across Africa, a green mobility revolution is gaining momentum, driven by rising fuel costs, a demand for affordable transportation, and growing environmental concerns. However, the prohibitive cost of electric vehicles (EVs) and insufficient infrastructure raise critical questions about whether electric vehicle adoption in Africa can truly flourish on the continent. Globally, efforts to decarbonize road […]
Mission 300: The $90 Billion Plan to Electrify Africa by 2030
The goal to electrify Africa is becoming a reality with the launch of Mission 300, an ambitious initiative by the World Bank and the African Development Bank. Aiming to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, this plan is backed by an initial pledge of $30 billion and seeks to mobilize over $90 billion […]
DNV Study Highlights Urgent Need for Improved HVDC Standards
The U.S. electric grid will need to increase its capacity by 2.5 times by 2050 to handlethe expected surge in renewable energy resources, according to DNV. To address thischallenge, DNV has completed the first phase of its High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)Standards Joint Industry Project (JIP), aimed at bridging the gaps in HVDC transmissionsystem standards, […]