IEA: Renewables should overtake coal ‘within five years’ to secure 1.5C goal
The world needs a “radical” shift towards renewables to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and secure the 1.5C goal, says the International Energy ... Read More
‘Exceptional new normal’: IEA raises growth forecast for wind and solar by another 25%
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its forecast for the global growth of wind and solar by another 25% compared to figures it published... Read More
IEA: Mineral supplies for electric cars ‘must increase 30-fold’ to meet climate goals
At least 30 times as much lithium, nickel and other key minerals may be required by the electric car industry by 2040 to meet global climate targets,... Read More
IEA: India is on ‘cusp of a solar-powered revolution’
India is entering a “solar-powered revolution” that will see it edge out coal as the nation’s top electricity source, according to the Internat... Read More
Floating solar panels on 1% of reservoirs ‘could double’ Africa’s hydropower capacity
Solar panels floating on the lakes formed by Africa’s hydropower dams could be a major new source of power, according to a new study. If these p... Read More
In-depth Q&A: How does the UK’s ‘energy white paper’ aim to tackle climate change?
After months of delays, the UK government has launched a white paper setting out the government’s agenda for the energy sector and its role in tack... Read More
In-depth Q&A: Does the world need hydrogen to solve climate change?
Hydrogen gas has long been recognised as an alternative to fossil fuels and a potentially valuable tool for tackling climate change. Now, as natio... Read More
IEA: Wind and solar capacity will overtake both gas and coal globally by 2024
Wind and solar capacity will double over the next five years globally and exceed that of both gas and coal, according to a new International Energy A... Read More
高影响力学者揭示中国如何达成“碳中和”目标
中国要想在2060年前实现近日宣布的“碳中和”目标，那么其电力系统需在2050年前达到二氧化碳“净零”排放。 ... Read More
Influential academics reveal how China can achieve its ‘carbon neutrality’ goal
China’s electricity system would need to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 if the country is to meet its recently announced target of “carbon ... Read More
Solar is now ‘cheapest electricity in history’, confirms IEA
The world’s best solar power schemes now offer the “cheapest…electricity in history” with the technology cheaper than coal and gas in most m... Read More
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