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Middle Eastern momentum for solar power will grow

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MIDDLE EAST

Solar power has taken centre stage in the new-found Middle Eastern drive to diversify energy sources, meeting rising power demand, sustaining oil and gas exports and providing an…

Algeria is set for more renewable energy generation

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ALGERIA

In March, Sonelgaz awarded 19 contracts for the installation of almost 3 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity. Increasing the renewables mix in Algeria's energy balance…

Canada's leader in solar power will pause new projects

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CANADA

CANADA: Alberta will pause new solar projects

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…

Talk of nuclear power for Australia is election gambit

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AUSTRALIA

Dutton said in March that if the Liberal/Nationals coalition wins next year’s election, he will promote investment in small modular reactors (SMRs) on the site of existing…

Kazakh renewables attract cautious investor interest

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KAZAKHSTAN

Renewable energy in Kazakhstan.

Greece will bet on renewable energy

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GREECE

The Greek government has pledged to phase out coal-fired generation by 2028 and to encourage investment in solar power, wind farms and green hydrogen, drawing on EU funds.

EU energy price system faces growing challenges

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EU

Emergency measures to address high energy prices are likely, but more fundamental changes to electricity market design will take time to agree. The likelihood of continued…

Texas electricity reforms recognise rising demand

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UNITED STATES

After extreme cold caused the failure of much of its electricity system in February 2021, Texas coped with this summer’s high temperatures even though demand for power reached…

East Africa wind power will expand despite challenges

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EAST AFRICA

With an installed capacity of 310 megawatts, LTWP is Africa’s largest operational wind farm. However, despite its potential, wind power remains a small part of East Africa’s…