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Global Wind Market Expansion Needs 5 L Trained Workers: GWEC Report

A new report released today by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) in partnership with the Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) finds that the global wind industry will need to train upwards of 480,000 more people to GWO standards over the next five years to meet global wind power market demand […]

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Ranking Top 10 Solar Tracker Firms Worldwide

A solar tracker is a device deployed along with solar panels, directing the latter towards the sun. Trackers not only maximise the energy capture but also further boost the efficiency of the overall power generation process through minimising the angle of incidence – or the angle that a ray of light makes with a line […]

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Auctioned Wind Power Saw 160% YoY Rise in Q1 2021: GWEC

According to the latest GWEC Market Intelligence, nearly 7 GW of wind power capacity was auctioned globally in Q1 2021 – a 160% year-on-year increase compared to Q1 2020, which saw only 2.7 GW auctioned due to a slowdown caused by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offshore wind accounted for the majority of […]

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IRENA Members embrace framework on Just & Inclusive Energy Transition

Representatives from over 50 IRENA member countries gathered for the first meeting of the Collaborative Framework for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions. The meeting took place during the last week’s IRENA Council and was co-facilitated by the United States and South Africa. As IRENA members are stepping up action to meet global climate objectives and […]

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Programme Manager for Urban Water – Sanitation Programme

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an established research and advocacy institute, is looking for Programme Manager for its Water Programme. The programme aims to establish policy principles, innovative technologies and implementation strategies for water and wastewater management. These efforts have been directed towards meeting the twin goals of laying foundation for water prudent society and adapting […]

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Pakistan Must Shift Focus from Coal to Renewable Energy: IEEFA

There is no second life for coal Pakistan’s intention to use coal for power production through gasification and liquefaction technologies is likely to cause harmful economic impacts and a subsequent increased reliance on fossil fuels in Pakistan, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Pakistan’s intention to explore […]

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3.3 Million new Jobs in Wind Energy Sector by 2025: GWEC

A new analysis by GWEC has detailed that 3.3 million new wind power jobs can be created globally over the next five years. A new analysis by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has detailed that 3.3 million new wind power jobs can be created globally over the next five years thanks to major industry […]

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The 2021 Roadmap For Solar

With Budget 2021 finally behind us, India’s renewable energy sector, particularly solar has to reckon with a new reality finally. The renewable energy sector, especially solar, will have the government’s ear, but don’t expect any major moves anytime soon, as the government grapples with broader issues across the economy. Solar at least has the comfort […]

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Amazon Adds 26 new Solar and Wind Projects, Takes 2020 Total Beyond 4 GW

Amazon has added 26 new wind and solar projects totaling 3.4 GW of electricity production capacity to its corporate purchase portfolio. Global e-commerce major, Amazon has announced that it has added 26 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects totaling 3.4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity production capacity to its corporate purchase portfolio. With the latest […]

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