In response to a surge in wholesale energy costs largely due to Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, the UK Government introduced its British Energy Security Strategy last year. One of the central commitments of this plan is to expand the UK’s…
Siemens Gamesa is recognized as a pioneer in climate change transparency
For the third year in a row, the international nonprofit organization CDP gave Siemens Gamesa a ‘A’ rating for our leadership in environmental transparency on climate change. The evaluation was based on CDP’s comparison of Siemens Gamesa to more than…
Germany’s 2022 renewable energy output increases but falls short of the 2030 objective
The Environment Agency reported on Monday that although Germany’s power production from renewable energy increased in 2022, it is still below the threshold required to fulfill the aim of generating 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The agency…
Mechanical engineers dub net zero transition ‘world’s most ambitious engineering project’
A newly released report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers outlines the engineering challenges that must be overcome in order to achieve net zero emissions. According to the leading trade body in the UK for mechanical engineers, the transition to…
Large-scale “reskilling” jobs are required in Europe as a result of the switch to EVs
The transition to electric vehicles will necessitate enormous changes in the automobile sector and will call for the European Union to provide financial support for “reskilling” initiatives that will assist workers in becoming ready for a future with zero emissions.…
Apple urges the decarbonization of the global supply chain by 2030
Apple today urged its worldwide supply chain to take fresh action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt a thorough decarbonization strategy. The business will monitor annual progress and assess the efforts of its major manufacturing partners to decarbonize their…
UAE is in the forefront of international efforts to promote clean, renewable energy
Through their plans and investments in this area, the UAE is currently at the forefront of international efforts in clean and renewable energy. The UAE unveiled its Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative in 2021, with over Dh600 billion in…
It will cost $10 trillion for India to reach net zero emissions by 2070
A recent analysis suggests that heavy climate funding and investment from rich nations will be crucial if the country is to decarbonize at the appropriate rate. If India wants to attain net zero emissions by 2070, it will require more than $10 trillion (£7.4 trillion) in investment. According to a new research by the Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW), the power sector alone would…
COP26: Fusion Energy
At the COP26 climate summit, scientists and engineers from around the world will discuss the possibility of fusion energy in reducing carbon emissions and reaching net zero. According to the experts, fusion is the mechanism that drives both the Sun…
IEA: The Role of Nuclear Energy in Achieving Net Zero
Nuclear power, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), can help countries achieve net zero energy goals. "Net zero is a Herculean effort," stated Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, speaking at a COP26 UK Presidency-organized…