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Siemens, Bentley Systems to boost joint investments

- Siemens and Bentley Systems joint investment initiative now totals €100 million

28.08.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , General

How climate change and human activity fuel wildfires

- In the US, climate change is blamed for doubling the cumulative area affected by forest fires since 1984, expert says

22.08.2018 Renewable , Europe , Americas , General

Ethiopia launches 50 MW waste energy plant

- Waste energy plant emerges on same landfill site that collapsed on nearby dwellers in 2017, killing some 140 people

21.08.2018 Renewable , Middle East-Africa , General

UK billionaire to invest $1B in Australia's renewables

- UK Industrialist will invest in Cultana Solar Project with 780,000 solar panels to generate electricity for 96,000 homes

16.08.2018 Invesments , Renewable , Asia , General

Erdogan announces Turkey's 100-day energy plan

- Plans to develop Turkey's energy sector include purchase of second drilling vessel to conduct offshore exploration

06.08.2018 Natural Gas , Nuclear , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Spanish Iberdrola's net profit up 27% in 1H18

- Net profit increase is due to positive international business performance, company says

26.07.2018 Natural Gas , Finance , Renewable , Europe , General

EBRD approves €250M support for Ukraine renewable program

- Since 2009, the EBRD financed renewable projects for a total of more than €100 million

23.07.2018 Finance , Renewable , Europe , General

Eni, ENEA cooperate on environ. & technological res.

- MoU between Eni and ENEA to impact country's circular economy, alternative energy and environmental protection

20.07.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , General

Anadolu Agency's energy desk to host Elder head

-Turkey's Electricity Distribution Services Association recent investments in electricity distribution will be for discussion

19.07.2018 Finance , Renewable , International Organization , Turkey , General

Eni, Sonatrach strengthen cooperation in Algeria

- Eni and Sonatrach agree to strengthen cooperation for gas, petrochemicals, renewables, and offshore projects in Algeria

18.07.2018 Finance , Downstream , Renewable , General

Food giants could surpass biggest climate polluters

- World’s top 5 meat & dairy corporations combined are now responsible for more annual GHG emissions than Exxon, Shell or BP

19.07.2018 Finance , Renewable , Europe , Asia , Americas , General

Global energy investments see 2% decline in 2017

- Electricity sector attracts largest share of energy investments with over $750 billion and exceeds oil and gas industry

18.07.2018 Finance , Renewable , International Organization , General

Siemens Gamesa to supply 'largest' offshore project

-Company receives order from Danish Orsted to install 165 wind turbines for Hornsea Two wind farm off Britain's east coast

29.06.2018 Finance , Wind , Renewable , Europe , General

EU greenlights 32 percent renewable target for 2030

-Council confirms deal reached with European Parliament paving way for Europe's transition towards clean energy sources

28.06.2018 Renewable , International Organization , Energy Projects , Europe , General

EIB, SaarLB ink €70M guarantee agreement for renewables

-The European Investment Bank to support German Landesbank Saar's renewable energy projects in France and Germany

26.06.2018 Invesments , Renewable , Europe , General

Danish Orsted plans to sell power distribution business

-Company says move in line with goal to grow in international renewables

26.06.2018 Wind , Renewable , Europe , General

US to give up to $4.45M to enhance geothermal systems

-Department of Energy says zonal isolation technologies can 'radically' improve performance of manmade geothermal reservoirs

26.06.2018 Geothermal/Biomass , Projects , Renewable , General

US to collaborate with New Zealand on geothermal energy

-US Dept. of Energy, New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment agree to advance geothermal technologies

26.06.2018 Geothermal/Biomass , Invesments , Renewable , General

Agrophotovoltaics goes global, German institute says

-APV, which combines solar power and crop production, increases land-use efficiency by 60 percent, according to Fraunhofer

21.06.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , General

EC sets framework for Energy Union's governance

- European Commission announces 'ambitious' political agreement between negotiators from Commission, Parliament and Council

21.06.2018 Renewable , Europe

US announces $18.5 million for offshore wind project

-Department of Energy seeks to support R&D consortium in an effort to reduce cost of offshore wind in US market

20.06.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , General

ANALYSIS - Changing Geopolitical Dynamics in Renewable Energy

- Despite hydrocarbons' central role in global energy mix, rapid growth of renewables changes geopolitical scene

14.06.2018 Renewable , World

US selects awardees for $6.7M in marine energy funding

- US Energy Department will fund $6.7 million for six projects to support development of innovative marine technologies

12.06.2018 Finance , Invesments , Renewable , Americas , General

Individual carbon prices may slow European carbon mkt.

- International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) calls EU states to reconsider introducing national carbon floor prices

07.06.2018 Finance , Renewable , Energy Projects , General

RE-Source Platform in EU to boost use of clean energy

-The RE-Source Platform aims to raise awareness and accelerate renewable investments in Europe

08.06.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , Europe , General

Global renewable investments reach $279.9 billion in 2017

- Global renewable energy capacity sees 2.11 percent rise to 2,195 gigawatts in 2017

06.06.2018 Wind , Solar , Renewable , World , General

Electric vehicles hit 3 mln in 2017: Int. Energy Agency

- Growth in electric vehicles (EV) is developing with rise in charging infrastructure, Global EV Outlook 2018 report shows

30.05.2018 Electricity , Projects , Renewable , World , Asia , Americas , General

Italian Eni aims to cut GHG emissions by 43% by 2025

- Eni invests €185 million in Research & Development, out of which €72 million is designated for decarbonization initiatives

25.05.2018 Finance , Renewable , Europe , General

Corporate renewables source growing, IRENA report says

- IRENA study shows corporate sourcing of renewable electricity reached 465 terawatt hours in 2017

24.05.2018 Finance , Wind , Solar , Renewable , World , General

US' Southern Power to sell 33% of its PV portfolio

- US electricity generation company Southern Power to sell 33% of its PV portfolio to Global Atlantic Financial Group

24.05.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , General

Progress needed for energy tech. to meet climate goals

- The world doesn’t have energy problem but emissions problem, and this is where we should focus our efforts: IEA Director

24.05.2018 Finance , Renewable , International Organization , World , General

Vattenfall and Facebook sign long-term energy deals

- The two companies will join forces for new renewable energy projects in Nordic region

24.05.2018 Finance , Renewable , General

BP invests in ultra-fast charging battery Co. StoreDot

- BP Ventures will invest $20 million in ultra-fast charging battery developer, StoreDot

23.05.2018 Electricity , Renewable , World , General

Danish Orsted signs 18-year energy deal with UK school

- Orsted will help Milton Abbey use energy in smarter way, ultimately reducing consumption and costs

22.05.2018 Renewable , Europe , General

US to provide $72 million to develep new solar tech.

- US will provide $72 million for high-temperature Concentrating Solar Power technologies

18.05.2018 Finance , Invesments , Renewable , Americas , General

Demand for air conditioners to triple by 2050, IEA says

-New analysis by International Energy Agency shows 'urgent' need to improve cooling efficiency

16.05.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , World , Americas , General

Renewable energy jobs reach 10.3 mln. globally in 2017

- Renewable energy sector adds half a million jobs, boosted by strong growth in Asia last year

09.05.2018 Invesments , Renewable , World , Asia , Americas , General

Turkey's electricity tariff customers fall in April

- Eligible consumers fall by 21.36% in April month-on-month - in Istanbul by over 590K, Izmir with 275K and Antalya with 258K

08.05.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , General

Turkey holds 46 gigawatts of solar rooftop potential

- Around 1.1 billion square meters of roofs are available for solar panel installation, GUNDER head

04.05.2018 Renewable , Turkey

US to fund $110.5m. for innovative energy technologies

- US Department of Energy will provide funding for innovative energy technologies from vehicles to marine energy devices

03.05.2018 Projects , Renewable , Americas , General

Denmark aims to build country's largest wind park

- Denmark aims to build large offshore wind park to power the seven biggest cities in the country

25.04.2018 Finance , Wind , Invesments , Renewable , Europe , General

Eni to invest €7 billion in Italy over next four years

- CEO Claudio Descalzi presents the company’s 2018-2021 Strategic Plan to the Italian financial community

20.04.2018 Natural Gas , Solar , Invesments , Renewable , Europe , General

LM Wind Power sends 1st blades from Izmir to Australia

- Export represents a milestone in Turkey's export objectives, company says

19.04.2018 Renewable , Turkey

Turkey to hold 20,000-megawatt wind and solar tenders

- Renewable energy has changed over past 20 years and costs have dramatically fallen thanks to advanced technology: Albayrak

19.04.2018 Renewable , Turkey , Europe

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, April 8

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows trade volume as 61.63 million Turkish liras for electricity market

07.04.2018 Invesments , Renewable , Turkey , General

Turkey sees drop in registered vehicles in February

- More than 22,000 vehicles registered by end of February, according to official data

02.04.2018 Finance , Renewable , Turkey , General

Turkey's Akfen to invest $403 mln. in wind projects

- With addition of 242 MW wind capacity, company will increase its total clean energy capacity to 487MW

24.03.2018 Finance , Wind , Renewable , Turkey , General

EU to fund €200M for cross-border energy infrastructure

- EU fund will be used for projects to help Europe’s clean energy transition

22.03.2018 Finance , Wind , Renewable , Europe , General

3 Dev. banks allot $425M to emerging green bond market

- EBRD subscribes $68.5 million in "Amundi Planet – Emerging Green One", the world’s largest green bond fund

20.03.2018 Projects , Invesments , Renewable , Turkey , Europe , General

Turcas Petrol to double geothermal capacity in mid term

- At AA energy desk, Turcas CEO stresses importance of Turkish Energy Ministry's support for future clean energy investments

15.03.2018 Finance , Geothermal/Biomass , Renewable , Turkey , General

Anadolu Agency's energy desk to host Turcas CEO

- The Turcas company's recent investments in different fields and its operations will be among issues up for discussion

14.03.2018 Oil , Finance , Renewable , General

Norway produces 95.8% of electricity from hydro in Jan.

- Norway produces 15.86 terawatt-hours of electricity in January

06.03.2018 Electricity , Hydro , Renewable , Europe , General

Turkish solar market set to grow

- Turkish regulators are ensuring better accessibility for the increase in solar deployment in Turkey

02.03.2018 Solar , Renewable , Turkey , Europe , General

Norsk Hydro bids $345M for aluminum plant in Iceland

- Deal for Icelandic plant will raise Norsk Hydro's renewable share of production to over 70 percent

26.02.2018 Renewable , Europe , General

Turkey's offshore wind potential looks promising

- WindEurope CEO says that analysis suggests Turkish offshore wind energy potential could be around 32GW

27.02.2018 Wind , Renewable , Energy Security , Energy Projects , Turkey , General

EU doubling renewables by 2030, IRENA says

- New IRENA report outlines that renewables increase to 34 percent can boost economy, and help meet emission reductions goals

21.02.2018 Renewable , Energy Projects , General

Turkey's 2nd renewables project to be clear by mid-year

- Nigde-Bor and Karaman in Central Anatolia are possible regions for 2nd Renewable Energy Resource Zone Project: GUNDER Head

21.02.2018 Solar , Projects , Renewable , Turkey , General

Anadolu Agency's energy desk hosts GUNDER head

- Turkey's recent solar roof top application and its regulations will be among issues up for discussion

19.02.2018 Finance , Solar , Renewable , Turkey , General

Turkey's Zorlu Energy to set up Asia company

- The investments will focus on renewable energy in Asia

17.02.2018 Finance , Renewable , Turkey , Asia , General

Turkey plans fresh water supply to drought-hit island

- Gevas mayor says 'incredible' project to prevent desertification of Akdamar Island

12.02.2018 Projects , Renewable , Turkey

EC approves €98.2 mln. investment for climate action

- Funding will be used for 10 projects with a total budget of €182.2 million, including €98.2 million of EU co-financing

09.02.2018 Invesments , Renewable , Europe

EU parliament passes law to upgrade emissions trading

- Two new funds are expected to help foster innovation for transition to low-carbon economy in the EU

07.02.2018 Regulation , Renewable , Europe

Wuhan to become new hydrogen city in central China

- Chinese authorities will use hydrogen and associated technologies to build a "hydrogen city" in central China

22.01.2018 Projects , Renewable , Asia

EP set for vital vote on future of European renewables

-MEPs will vote on EC policy on renewables up to 2030, the outcome of which will determine wind competitiveness in Europe

17.01.2018 Renewable , Wind , Solar , Regulation , Renewable

New York City sues 5 energy giants for climate change

- City seeks damages from BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell

11.01.2018 Renewable , Americas

China launches national emissions trading system

- Chinese government will find opportunities and address challenges in climate policies through its emission trading system

19.12.2017 Renewable , Asia

Eni, Sonatrach to strengthen cooperation in renewables

- Eni, Sonatrach sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Algiers for development of partnership in renewables sector

19.12.2017 Solar , Renewable , Energy Projects , Middle East-Africa

Vestas receives 357 megawatt order in Sweden

- Vestas order for 357 megawatt installed capacity wind project is expected to be commissioned in the second half of 2020

19.12.2017 Wind , Renewable , Europe

Mexico plans to launch mandatory carbon market

- The trading system will start with a three-year pilot phase, before the formal launch in August 2021

13.12.2017 Invesments , Renewable , Americas

World Bank to focus more on financing clean energy

- The World Bank Group will no longer finance upstream oil and gas after 2019

13.12.2017 Electricity , Wind , Solar , Renewable , World

World Bank sets up $4.5B climate change fund

- Announcement made at One Planet Summit in Paris

13.12.2017 Finance , Renewable

EDF group to develop 30 GW of solar capacity by 2035

- EDF Group pours all its energy into new Solar Power Plan with view to developing 30 GW of solar capacity in France by 2035

13.12.2017 Projects , Renewable , Eurasia

EU to boost clean development with €9 billion by 2020

- EC targets areas to mobilize more funds for low-carbon and climate adaptation projects in EU neighborhood and Africa

13.12.2017 Renewable , Europe

Germany to get hydrogen powered trains by 2021

- Hydrogen powered trains will be part of Germany transportation service by 2021

11.12.2017 Wind , Solar , Renewable , Energy Projects , Europe

EBRD loans Turkey's Isbank $55 mln. for renewable proj.

- Funds will promote greater resource efficiency of businesses and towns, the Bank says

08.12.2017 Finance , Renewable , Europe

Saudi Arabia, US committed to clean energy cooperation

- U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign MoU on clean energy technologies and carbon management

06.12.2017 Wind , Renewable , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Thailand's renewables to account for 37% share by 2036

- In Thailand, more renewable energy deployment could save over $9 billion per year, IRENA report shows

05.12.2017 Projects , Renewable , Asia

Turkey's Gersan, Tesla to build electric-charging stns.

- Gersan and Tesla will evaluate areas for production and installation of AC/DC electricity charging stations in Turkey

06.12.2017 Electricity , Renewable , Turkey

EU to deliver climate commitments with global partners

- EU and partners will boost climate efforts with up to €25 million in financial support

30.11.2017 Renewable , Invesments , Renewable , Europe

EP backs binding target of 35% clean energy for 2030

- European Parliament paves way for greater ambition on 2030 renewable energy laws, WindEurope says

29.11.2017 Electricity , Renewable , Europe

US' 2016 budget to extend tax credits for solar, wind

- The budget for 2016 sees extension of tax credit reductions for solar and wind power projects in U.S.

18.12.2015 Finance , Regulation , Invesments , Renewable

Ministers call for Turkish investment in African energy

- Oil ministers of Somalia, Sudan and Libya said their countries' energy industries await Turkish investors

04.11.2015 Finance , Regulation , Invesments , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , International Relations

Draft text of UN climate deal reached in Bonn

- The draft document is an outline for governments before they meet at Paris Summit in late November to tackle climate change

24.10.2015 Regulation , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , International Organization

EU agrees on climate position for Paris conference

- EU's position aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2050, compared to 1990

19.09.2015 Regulation , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , International Organization

Obama calls for faster progress to tackle climate change

- \"We’re making progress; we’re just not making it fast enough. It’s not enough just to talk the talk. We’ve got to walk the walk,\" Obama said

01.09.2015 Regulation , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

Brazil to sign $53 bln electricity contracts by 2018

- Brazil plans to add between 25,000 and 31,500 megawatts of new power by end of 2018

12.08.2015 Renewable , Finance , Hydro , Regulation , Projects , Renewable

Turkey's renewable potential needs development: Expert

30.07.2015 Renewable , Solar , Regulation , Renewable

Govt's should support energy efficiency for security

- Market forces cannot solve problem of underinvestment in energy efficiency so government involvement is a must, says expert

28.07.2015 Renewable , Hydro , Regulation , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

Obama to rise solar energy access for American people

- More than 20 U.S. states are committing to put more than 260 solar energy projects in place

09.07.2015 Renewable , Solar , Regulation , Renewable

Holland orders further cut to greenhouse gas emissions

24.06.2015 Regulation , Oil , Electricity , Renewable

Zorlu Enerji gets prelim. license for geothermal project

- The company received preliminary license for its 24.9 megawatt Kizildere 4 geothermal project

22.06.2015 Renewable , Geothermal/Biomass , Regulation , Renewable

Australian renewable auth. to probe flexible charges

- Australian Renewable Energy Agency will investigate more flexible charges for local renewables

15.06.2015 Regulation , Renewable

Renewables to lead electricity production by 2030: IEA

- Renewable energy accounted for almost half of all new power generation capacity in 2014, Int. Energy Agency says

15.06.2015 Renewable , Wind , Regulation , Renewable

Hawaii aims to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045

- Hawaii has become the first state to adopt a 100 percent renewable energy portfolio standard in US

09.06.2015 Renewable , Solar , Regulation , Renewable

Turkish Eng. regulations to solve 'technology' glitches

- New regulations will solve problems in energy market caused by new technologies: Head of Turkish Energy Mkt. Reg. Auth.

24.11.2017 Regulation , Renewable

Saudi oil minister: Cleaner fossil fuels are priority

- The kingdom plans to increase its energy efficiency and invest in renewable energy, says Saudi oil minister

22.05.2015 Oil , Renewable , Solar , Regulation , Renewable

Turkish Energy Trading Market to be introduced at ICCI 2015

- New Turkish Energy Trading Market will be launched at the International Energy, Environment and Fair and Conference, sponsored by The Anadolu Agency,

30.04.2015 Regulation , Renewable

European energy efficiency begins on Feb. 20

19.02.2015 Regulation , Renewable

Residental energy growth slowed in US: EIA

18.02.2015 Regulation , Renewable

Croatia's 1st geothermal plant to be built by Turks

Turkish firm will build Croatia's first geothermal power plant

03.02.2015 Regulation , Renewable

EMRA will only cancel licenses if not processed on time

02.02.2015 Regulation , Renewable

Turkey's energy watchdog imposes $325,000 fine

- Firms breached license requirements by holding products that contaminated fuel oil in stations.

13.12.2014 Regulation , Oil , Natural Gas , Renewable

Poland's largest solar plant a start for clean energy journey

IBC SOLAR’s Czech Republic subsidiary has contributed to the implementation of the biggest photovoltaic roof-top system in Poland on a hospital roof, the company announced on Friday.

10.12.2014 Renewable , Solar , Regulation , Renewable

Turkey's new energy strategic plan launched / Energy Efficiency

Turkey’s new \"2015-2019 Energy Strategic Plan\" was announced by Energy Minister Taner Yildiz in Ankara on Wednesday

08.12.2014 Regulation , Renewable

Turkish Energy Min.: We support using energy for peace

-Yildiz: Turkey proposes a new model for hydroelectric projects based on public-private partnership.

07.12.2014 Regulation , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

China aims to become nuclear energy leader

US' oldest nuclear power plant to retire on Monday: EIA

Russia to build nuclear reactors for China & Egypt

US, Saudi energy ministers discuss civil nuclear tech.

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

Turkey's electricity consumption grows 6% in October

Spot market electricity prices for week ending August 20

Ten new cities join Powering Past Coal Alliance

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

China's crude oil imports up 6.5 pct in Jan-Aug

Engie should close, not sell its 3 German coal plants

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

No refund for Total until South Pars completion: Iran

Turkey to drill in Med. before winter: Energy Min.

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Support for shale fracking drops in UK

UK's 1st shale gas drilling rig arrives on site

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

Power of Siberia gas pipeline almost complete

Egypt to restart gas exports in January

US LNG is coming to Germany, says US dep. energy sec.

Qatargas, PetroChina sign 22-year LNG supply deal

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

Shell to buy Total's 26pct equity in Indian LNG terminal

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

Petrofac secures $20 million well engineering contracts

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

US crude stocks decline, gasoline inventories rise

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

Iran launches three major petchem projects in south

Total sells its polystyrene business in China

Asian consortium plans to invest $7B in Iran's petchem

26 city mayors commit to procure zero-emission buses

Gaza hospitals to stop services over fuel crisis

Ford recalls 2 million pickups due to fire risk

Number of global air passengers exceeds 4B in 2017

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Siemens Gamesa ranks as top wind turbine vendor in 2017

Orsted divests 50% of Hornsea 1 Offshore Wind Farm

Vestas secures 202 MW order from Canada’s Capital Power

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Turkey's Zorlu signs 50MW solar deal with Kazakhstan

ABB connects Sweden's largest solar park to grid

Norway's Eolus buys US solar, battery storage project

Statkraft acquires Tidong hydropower project in India

Ethiopia: PM blames contractor for delay in dam

Hydro produces 94.7% of Norway's electricity in June

Bosnia: Explosion in hydroelectric plant kills 3

Turkerler to invest up to $1B. in Manisa's geothermal

US funds $4.45M for geothermal zonal isolation research

Finnish Neste's profit increases to €277 mln. in 2Q18

US to invest $3.6M in geothermal energy technology

Novatek reveals big hydrocarbon find in Utrenneye field

World's 1st hydrogen-powered train launches in Germany

Free rides for people who recycle in Istanbul

Pioneering Spirit sets offshore pipe-laying world record

UK hits 20 gigawatts of wind generation capacity

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi opens store in Istanbul

Austria's OMV partners with Malaysia's Sapura Energy

EBRD loans $102 million to Turkey’s Akfen Renewables

Turkish Central Bank reserves total $100.7B in July

Turkish stocks rise over 1.6 pct at close

Turkish, Qatari central banks ink currency swap deal

Tesla shares halted after CEO suggest taking it private

Turkey’s energy watchdog imposes $1.2 million fine

Turkey's EMRA ups max-limit of gas distribution regions

Border tax would make US less competitive: Chevron CEO

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions scandal

UK regulator offers price cap on gas, electricity bills

EU light bulb rules will allow household energy savings

$23B for Turkey's elec. privatization in past 10 yrs

Spot market electricity prices for Monday, April 30