WednesdayOct 09, 2024 9:00 am

IEA Hosts G20 Ministers, Influential Personalities to Discuss Clean and Affordable Energy Transition

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently hosted G20 energy ministers, other ministers and various influential personalities to discuss green energy and an affordable transition to renewables. This was the first time members of the new IEA Global Commission on People-Centered Clean Energy Transitions: Designing for Fairness met in person. The participants discussed various practical strategies to facilitate fair and equitable green-energy transitions that provide equitable benefits on a social and economic scale. With several studies revealing a significant imbalance in green-energy investments, the participants talked about critical considerations for ensuring that clean-energy policies prioritize affordability and fairness. Brazil minister of…

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MondayOct 07, 2024 9:00 am

Study Shows Rise in Clean-Energy Jobs Worldwide

A recent study has revealed that the total number of green-energy jobs in the world has increased by 18% from 2022 to 2023. Jointly released by the United Nations Labor Organization (ILO) and Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) in Abu Dhabi, the report found that China had the most significant increase in green-energy jobs compared to every other nation. According to the report, there were 16.2 million renewable-energy jobs in 2023, an 18% increase from 2022. Unsurprisingly, China accounted for nearly one-half of all renewable sector jobs at 7.4 million jobs, outpacing the entire European Union (EU) in both the manufacture…

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FridayOct 04, 2024 9:00 am

Despite Facing Numerous Challenges, Geothermal Holds Promise in Energy Transition

Geothermal energy has the potential to provide plenty of reliable renewable energy, but providers will have to overcome several significant challenges. Solar and wind have emerged as the world's main clean-energy alternatives, and countries are investing tens of billions of dollars in developing these two energy sources. Despite being somewhat overlooked amids the focus on wind and solar, geothermal can also deliver clean and reliable energy. However, geothermal energy is often limited by geographical constraints and high costs, making it difficult for utilities to tap into the massive energy source. Solar and wind are intermittent in nature, but geothermal energy…

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WednesdayOct 02, 2024 9:00 am

SEforALL Highlights Tested Ways to Speed Up Energy Transition During UNGA79

The recently concluded annual UN General Assembly (UNGA79) provided a significant opportunity for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) to highlight different ways the world can accelerate its transition from fossil fuels to renewables. SEforALL specifically focused on developing nations that are more likely to be left behind in the green-energy transition and outlined ways to power livelihoods, put a stop to energy poverty and advance climate-change action. The Raising Ambition on SDG7 event was jointly hosted by SEforALL, Africa50 and Enel Corporation with a focus on providing global support to achieve the three aforementioned goals: power livelihoods, fight the climate…

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