Energy
“Float-ovoltaics”: How solar panels suspended in reservoirs could transform the world’s energy supply
According to a recent study, floating solar panels on reservoirs could generate three times as much electricity as the entire EU. They are among the most affordable and effective ways to produce electricity, but they also take up a lot of room.
Germany’s biogas industry is growing slowly despite high demand
The biogas sector in Germany is expanding slowly, despite strong demand in the heating segment, with newly installed biogas capacity expected to reach approximately 65 MW in 2022, according to the industry group Biogas e.V, according to Renewables Now.
North Seas Energy Cooperation members seize a historic opportunity to accelerate renewables
The North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) countries and the European Commission’s energy ministers have declared a considerable rise in their joint objective for the deployment of offshore renewable energy.
Ireland Raises 2030 Offshore Wind Target to 7 GW Through Agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings
After obtaining an agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings, which established maximum limitations on greenhouse gas emissions for each sector of the Irish economy through the end of the decade, the Irish Government raised the country’s offshore wind goal for 2030 from 5 GW to 7 GW
Qatar Aviation Services has joined the industry’s most advanced environmental management system
The subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), announced its partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to join the latest expansion of the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA) for ground service providers as the first ground handler globally.
Can Europe live without Russian natural gas?
Denmark’s scientists have demonstrated the possible impacts of reduced gas supply on the European energy mix up to 2050.
MEPs support boost for renewables use and energy savings
By 2030, the Industry, Research, and Energy Committee hopes to have significantly increased the use of renewable energy sources and decreased energy usage.
Sustainable Travel International launches a new tool for calculating and offsetting travel emissions
Sustainable Travel International has unveiled a new online carbon footprint calculator that promotes climate-friendly travel by allowing consumers to measure and offset their own travel emissions.
Businesses share green knowledge to save carbon and money
A Staffordshire Moorlands pub has changed the way it operates to save on carbon. It comes as Staffordshire businesses big and small are sharing expertise to save money and carbon emissions.