EU Finally Withdraws From ‘Dated’ Energy Charter Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Parliament recently gave its approval to withdraw from European Union (EU) Energy Charter Treaty. This withdrawal was made after receiving recommendation of the Industry, Research, Energy and International Trade committees. This withdrawal was adopted by 594 votes to 7, with 15 abstentions. To complete the process, the parliament gave its consent to the […] Read more
Global PV Cumulative Capacity Rose To 1.6 TW In 2023: IEA Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Energy Agency’s International Power Photovoltaic System Program (IEA-PVPS) recent report found the global PV cumulative capacity grew to 1.6 TW in 2023. IEA-PVPS a collaborative R&D Agreements established within the IEA in its recent study showed, “1 581 GW of minimum installed cumulative capacity was installed by the end of 2023. At least 407.3 […] Read more
European Commission Signs Solar Charter To Boost Manufacturing Resilience Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Commission has signed the European Solar Charter to support Europe’s solar manufacturing base. In the charter, the signatories commit to the support of Europe’s solar manufacturing base. The charter was signed in Brussels and was drafted by the European Commission. Last year, 56 GW of solar PV were installed in the European Union […] Read more
Lack Of Incentives Keep EVs Unaffordable In Europe, Says ACEA Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) shared that affordability concerns are the major cause that hampers market uptake for electric vehicles (EVs). Despite European Union (EU) legislative efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles, a lack of initiatives at both EU and national levels prevents acceleration in market uptake of electric […] Read more
New Building Regulation Code Reduces Heat Pumps Emission By 25%: IEA Study Updated On Tue, Jan 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy International Energy Agency (IEA) report on, “The Evolution of Energy Efficiency Policy to Support Clean Energy Transitions” outlines the changing energy system and shows why traditional energy efficiency policies must evolve, globally, to ensure clean energy transitions. In response to the evolving energy landscape, the IEA analysis focuses on leveraging existing policy foundations. For instance, […] Read more
Europe Adds 4.2 GW Offshore Wind in 2023; Up 40% From 2022 Updated On Fri, Jan 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy WindEurope – a premier association promoting wind energy in Europe – held that year 2023 witnessed a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms come online in Europe. This was a 40 percent increase compared to the corresponding figures from 2022. The agency said that €30 billion of new investments were confirmed in 2023 covering […] Read more
Meeting EU Environment Policy Targets By 2030 Will Be Challenging: EAP Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU) in its 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP) builds on the ‘European Green Deal’ and sets the framework for EU environmental policy until 2030. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) its first monitoring report on the programme shows that the EU may not meet most of the monitoring targets. These targets were outlined in […] Read more
European Union Invests €2 Billion In Clean Energy Infrastructure Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU) recently disbursed modernization fund, of €2.17 billion to help the energy within nine Member States through 19 selected projects. These investments are set to help lower-income EU countries to meet their 2030 climate and energy targets. It will help to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in energy, industry and transport, and […] Read more
EU New Electricity Market Design To Speed-Up Renewable Deployment Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report shared by the European Council and the Parliament has revealed that they have reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). “This deal is great news, as it will help us reduce even more the EU’s dependence on Russian gas and boost fossil-free energy to cut greenhouse gas […] Read more
