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Charting a Green Future: GCLSI Takes Center Stage at International Forum on Energy Transition

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tisdag, september 12, 2023
International Forum on Energy Security for the Future, COP28, National Development and Reform Commission, International Renewable Energy Agency, Energy transition, NEA, Climate change, 2016 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Champion, IRENA, United Nations Climate Change conference, Conference, GCL, Renewable energy

The forum, themed "Jointly promoting energy transition for a shared green future", was co-hosted by China's National Energy Administration (NEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, and organized by the Suzhou Municipal People's Government and the Jiangsu Provincial Development and Reform Commission.

Key Points: 
  • The forum, themed "Jointly promoting energy transition for a shared green future", was co-hosted by China's National Energy Administration (NEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, and organized by the Suzhou Municipal People's Government and the Jiangsu Provincial Development and Reform Commission.
  • GCLSI executive president Zhang Kun participated in a dialogue during the forum focused on the shift to clean energies.
  • He emphasized that advancing this transition isn't merely a mandate for energy firms but also a pivotal opportunity for forward-looking growth.
  • To champion this vision, GCLSI is poised to streamline the entire solar energy value chain.

COP28 President Calls On All Countries to Join Global Cooling Pledge in the lead up to COP28

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söndag, juli 23, 2023
Vaccine, Science and technology in India, Partnership, Food, COP28, Global stocktake, United Nations, Sustainable energy, Policy, Pledge, International Renewable Energy Agency, GHG, Medicine, Paris Agreement, Sustainable Energy for All, Expo 2020, UNEP, Clean Energy Ministerial, IRENA, Global cooling, Conference, Cool, Renewable energy, Tutoring, Drug, Science

In his remarks, the COP28 President Designate reiterated his commitment to the Pledge, saying "We cannot expand cooling on a business-as-usual basis.

Key Points: 
  • In his remarks, the COP28 President Designate reiterated his commitment to the Pledge, saying "We cannot expand cooling on a business-as-usual basis.
  • He highlighted that the cooling dilemma can provide cooling access to those who need it without undermining the energy transition.
  • I call on all countries to join the Global Cooling Pledge in the lead up to COP28."
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 and IEA Convene Global Energy Decision Makers to Accelerate a Just, Orderly Energy Transition

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fredag, juli 21, 2023
Private sector, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Paris Agreement, Paris, COP28, Partnership, Global stocktake, IEA, Climate, International Energy Agency, Policy, UNFCCC, Initiative, International Renewable Energy Agency, Climate change, Government, COP, Expo 2020, Party, Clean Energy Ministerial, IRENA, Conference, News, Renewable energy, Drug

Dialogues aim to bring government and energy industry together to define how to accelerate action towards 1.5 degrees at COP28.

Key Points: 
  • Dialogues aim to bring government and energy industry together to define how to accelerate action towards 1.5 degrees at COP28.
  • Events are being co-chaired by COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA.
  • Dialogues will engage public and private sector energy decision makers, reflecting a holistic view of the global energy system.
  • The aim is to engage public and private sector decisio makers in the energy industry to produce a holistic, global view of the energy system.

New initiative to scale low-carbon fuel production adopted by ministers at global energy summit

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torsdag, juli 20, 2023
National Energy Technology Laboratory, International Chamber of Shipping, Private sector, Paris, International, Paris Agreement, Partnership, Clean Energy Ministerial, MEPC, Hydrogen, International Association, International Renewable Energy Agency, Carbon, Government, Ship, ICS, MISC, Ammonia, CEM, IRENA, IAPH, Transport, United Arab Emirates, Renewable energy

GOA, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India.

Key Points: 
  • GOA, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India.
  • But the production centres, vessels and port infrastructure required to accommodate expected demand do not currently exist at commercial scale.
  • The Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative is a truly public-private platform between energy, maritime, shipping and finance communities.
  • Jorge Rivera, Government of Panama's National Energy Secretary, commented:
    "We are very excited about the launching of the Clean Energy Marine Hubs initiative.

New initiative to scale low-carbon fuel production adopted by ministers at global energy summit

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torsdag, juli 20, 2023
National Energy Technology Laboratory, International Chamber of Shipping, Private sector, Paris, International, Paris Agreement, Partnership, Clean Energy Ministerial, MEPC, Hydrogen, International Association, International Renewable Energy Agency, Carbon, Government, Ship, ICS, MISC, Ammonia, CEM, IRENA, IAPH, Transport, United Arab Emirates, Renewable energy

GOA, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India.

Key Points: 
  • GOA, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India.
  • But the production centres, vessels and port infrastructure required to accommodate expected demand do not currently exist at commercial scale.
  • The Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative is a truly public-private platform between energy, maritime, shipping and finance communities.
  • Jorge Rivera, Government of Panama's National Energy Secretary, commented:
    "We are very excited about the launching of the Clean Energy Marine Hubs initiative.

Alfa Laval in new partnership on energy storage

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torsdag, juli 20, 2023
VRE, A/S, Paris, Paris Agreement, IEA, International Energy Agency, Alfa Laval, Aalborg, Wind, Aalborg CSP, IRENA, Knowledge, CSP, Renewable energy

Energy storage is critical to ensure grid stability, and the needed global energy storage investments are projected by IEA, IRENA, LDES Council, and others, to ramp-up to very high levels before 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Energy storage is critical to ensure grid stability, and the needed global energy storage investments are projected by IEA, IRENA, LDES Council, and others, to ramp-up to very high levels before 2030.
  • Alfa Laval and Aalborg CSP's collaboration aims to enhance competence, product development, and application knowledge in molten salt heat exchanger technology to drive the advancement of long duration energy storage heat exchanger solutions.
  • Svante Bundgaard, CEO of Aalborg CSP adds, "The renewable energy system of the future requires long duration energy storage to capture, store and integrate renewable energy sources in a 100 percent sustainable energy system.
  • By partnering with Alfa Laval, we have found the ideal partner for further scaling of our business to meet the increasing demand for sustainable energy storage solutions."

YuanTech Solar Signed a 40MW Module Supply Agreement with Belgian Distributor Suntrans

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onsdag, juli 19, 2023
Solar energy, Electricity, Local government, Economic development, Topcon, Face, IRENA, PV, Renewable energy, SunTran (St. George)

SHANGHAI, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YuanTech Solar, a new PV manufacturer in China, announced that the company signed a supply agreement with Suntrans New Energy BV, a Belgian solar solution provider.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YuanTech Solar, a new PV manufacturer in China, announced that the company signed a supply agreement with Suntrans New Energy BV, a Belgian solar solution provider.
  • CEO of Suntrans, Mr. Jan Claesen and General manager of YuanTech Solar, Mr. Cao Mingjing attended the signing ceremony.
  • Suntrans specializes in providing solar energy solutions to customers across the globe and the design, prototyping, production and logistics of solar mounting systems and storage solutions for solar energy installations.
  • The cooperative relationship between YuanTech Solar and Suntrans is another milestone in YuanTech Solar's expansion of overseas market, which will enable the company to continue to enhance its overseas brand influence.

COP28 Presidency releases ambitious, inclusive plan to fast-track the energy transition and supercharge climate finance

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torsdag, juli 13, 2023
Heart, Food, Global stocktake, IEA, COP28, Hydrogen, Speech, UNFCCC, Global Goal: Unite for Our Future, Hope, Minister, GFANZ, Carbon, Control theory, World Bank, Paris Agreement, COP, National Adaptation Programme of Action, Indigenous peoples, Biodiversity, Expo 2020, Climate change, Nationally determined contribution, Nature, UN, IRENA, Global North and Global South, European, Methane, Climate, WHO, Health, Conference, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, IMF, Renewable energy, Agriculture, Coal, Medical device, Flickr

COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber outlines an action plan focused on fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full inclusivity.

Key Points: 
  • COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber outlines an action plan focused on fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full inclusivity.
  • The plan triples renewable energy capacity, doubles energy efficiency and doubles hydrogen production to 180M tons per year by 2030.
  • In his speech, Dr. Al Jaber outlined a wide-ranging plan for COP28 that focuses on four pillars: fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full inclusivity.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 Presidency releases ambitious, inclusive plan to fast-track the energy transition and supercharge climate finance

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torsdag, juli 13, 2023
Heart, Food, Global stocktake, IEA, COP28, Hydrogen, Speech, UNFCCC, Global Goal: Unite for Our Future, Hope, Minister, GFANZ, Carbon, Control theory, World Bank, Paris Agreement, COP, National Adaptation Programme of Action, Indigenous peoples, Biodiversity, Expo 2020, Climate change, Nationally determined contribution, Nature, UN, IRENA, Global North and Global South, European, Methane, Climate, WHO, Health, Conference, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, IMF, Renewable energy, Agriculture, Coal, Medical device, Flickr

COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber outlines an action plan focused on fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full inclusivity.

Key Points: 
  • COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber outlines an action plan focused on fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full inclusivity.
  • The plan triples renewable energy capacity, doubles energy efficiency and doubles hydrogen production to 180M tons per year by 2030.
  • In his speech, Dr. Al Jaber outlined a wide-ranging plan for COP28 that focuses on four pillars: fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full inclusivity.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

OPEC Fund Development Forum concludes with commitments to progress sustainable development

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onsdag, juni 21, 2023
OPEC Fund for International Development, Access Bank Botswana, Private sector, United Nations, Asian Development Bank, International Renewable Energy Agency, International Patient Safety Goals, Equity, Energy transition, US, Climate change, Annual report, IRENA, Bangladesh Development Forum, Climate, Growth, Food security, Partnership, Catalysis, Renewable energy

OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Alkhalifa said: "In its second year the OPEC Fund Development Forum again provided a platform for increased collaboration and decisive action from our partners.

Key Points: 
  • OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Alkhalifa said: "In its second year the OPEC Fund Development Forum again provided a platform for increased collaboration and decisive action from our partners.
  • We remain firmly committed to addressing pressing global issues and to extending our resources in support of sustainable development."
  • Signings and announcements during the Development Forum included:
    The OPEC Fund signed a US$20 million loan agreement with Access Bank Botswana to extend financial support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the country.
  • The OPEC Fund and the Asian Development Bank signed a co-financing agreement to support Thailand's new economic model for sustainable development.