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US offshore wind sector will miss Biden's 2030 target

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UNITED STATES

Although the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is already channelling new funds into renewable energy, the US offshore wind sector faces financial challenges that will make Biden’s…

Ireland has vast potential in wind energy

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IRELAND

The energy crisis triggered by the Ukraine war is an opportunity for Ireland to maximise its extensive wind energy potential. Ireland’s renewable-energy options are limited in…

Poland will miss its full renewable energy potential

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POLAND

According to the Warsaw-based Institute for Renewable Energy, Poland’s installed capacity in solar power is nearly 12 gigawatts, already exceeding the government’s 10-gigawatt…

Renewable energy capacity will rise with costs falling

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INTERNATIONAL

Governments are formulating their environmental policies in line with the Paris climate agreement and falling costs make renewables the cheapest option for new generating…

Investor concern may impact Australian emission target

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AUSTRALIA

Although one-third of Australian electricity now comes from clean sources, a series of regulatory issues and infrastructure project delays is leading to an exodus of private…

Environmental lawsuit will test Guyana's oil sector

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GUYANA

If successful, the lawsuit could force the government to cancel or suspend its oil production-sharing agreements (PSAs) with major international oil companies such as ExxonMobil…

Australian power crisis produces cooperation

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AUSTRALIA

Coal-fired plants are due to close in 20 years but still provide some 60% of Australia’s electricity. The new plan should attract more investment in the renewables sector…

Prospects for climate change in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

US re-entry into the Paris Agreement will signal renewed climate engagement by Washington. Prospects for climate cooperation are better than they seemed a year ago, with net-zero…

Seabed mining, and environmental fear of it, will rise

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INTERNATIONAL

Japan, Norway and the United States have announced plans to tap their own seabed resources, while the UN International Seabed Authority (ISA) has issued permits for international…

Federalism will see disjointed Australia energy policy

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AUSTRALIA

Australian gas exports and energy policy.