renewables

Even if president-elect Trump follows through with his threats to dismantle the Clean Power Plan, renewable energy will still be on the rise regardless, according to a new report by the US Energy Information Administration.

President-elect Trump has selected several of his cabinet members already, with the common theme being a shared climate scepticism and a kindred affinity for fossil fuels. The energy industry has reacted, with some despairing and others cautiously optimistic.

After a call on clean energy with Donald Trump, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates fears for federal support of renewables under the new US president.

Grid issues not politics are behind new caution over renewables deployment, South African utility Eskom has said.

The Africa Energy Forum kicked-off with British MP Nick Hurd calling for off-grid solar to be “at the heart of Africa’s energy future”.

Germany has released draft proposals on its Renewable Energies Act (EEG) to cap onshore wind and PV in response to states rallying for renewable energy growth to be curbed due to rising electricity prices and unnecessary strain on the national grid.

A US judge has approved fines and ordered BP to pay compensation for a long list of charges relating to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of six years ago, amounting to US$18 billion.