Focus on Hydropower
Japan could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to renewables, says Rystad Energy CEO
Japan, a major coal and LNG buyer, could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to expansion of solar and wind power, CEO of Rystad...
Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: how more solar and wind power can solve this problem
The Conversation Africa: Renewable power sources such as solar and wind power are becoming increasingly cost-competitive. These can reduce hydropower reliance, diversify countries’...
EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
Nepal’s hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in EV sales
IEA expects global clean energy investment to hit $2 trillion in 2024
Global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure is set to hit $2tn, twice the amount going into fossil fuels, IEA report shows
South Korea plans 70% carbon-free power generation by 2038
The government maintained its plan to add four nuclear plants by 2038, but expects to more than triple solar and wind power output.
Biden administration expands tax credits beyond wind, solar
Clean tech tax credits scheme expands to cover geothermal, nuclear and more as Biden administration aims to hit net zero goal in 2035.
Mexico’s electricity demand hits record amid extreme heat and water shortages
Mexico has been consuming record amounts of electricity and occasionally more than its utility infrastructure can generate and transmit, official data showed, as...
Vast concessions threaten Malaysia’s forest: report
Concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50% forest cover.
US-Kenya deals, investments in green energy announced as Ruto meets Biden
The U.S. and Kenya plan to work with international financial institutions and multilateral trust funds to identify mechanisms for mobilizing investment for clean...
Myanmar may revive Chinese hydroelectric dam plan axed in 2011
Amid power cuts, $3.6bn Myanmar dam project could be reconsidered years after it was suspended due to environmental concerns.
