Research and Development
Tactics to reduce plastic and other ocean pollution simultaneously
Plastic bags and straws are not the only problem to ocean pollution, non-plastic pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorous are just as harmful.
Transmission and Distribution
Electricity distribution operators survived COVID-19 emergency
Electricity distribution operators successfully kept the lights on for the world during the lockdowns imposed in the initial stages of COVID-19 emergency.
Renewable energy
India seeks bidders to implement ‘One Sun One World One Grid’
The Indian government invites proposals for the implementation of its 'One Sun One World One Grid' initiative, deadline for submissions is 6 July 2020.
Research and Development
EU to lead the charge on a green and digital transition
An EU report highlights Europe's need for research and innovation to support sustainable and inclusive growth to lead the green and digital transition.
Generation
Global efforts remain insufficient to reach SDG 7 goal by 2030
Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short in achieving SDG 7 by 2030 unless efforts are scaled up significantly.
Finance and Policy
IHA calls for incentivise investments in renewable infrastructure
The IHA 2020 Hydropower Status Report and its companion policy paper highlights the need to incentivise investments in renewable energy infrastructure.
Finance and Policy
Mozambique approves changes to the development of offshore Area One
The Mozambican government has endorsed the shareholding and financing structure of a LNG project relating to Rovuma Offshore Area one.
Business and markets
Global energy investment to drop by $400bn
An IEA report indicates that Covid-19 has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency.
Generation
Germany to help India with its first-ever control reserve study
DNV GL has been contracted by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to conduct a major control reserve study for the southern region of India.
Renewable energy
Webinar recording: Focused conversation on the developmental impacts of REIPPPP
Tune in for a Digital Broadcast hosted by the aef to unpack the developmental impacts of REIPPPP – Research, Practice and Perspectives on 28 May.
