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As OPEC Eases Oil Cuts, Renewable Energy Investments Remain Steady

Neanda Salvaterra — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

As OPEC and external allies such as Russia move to ease steep cuts in production on the back of expectations of a fragile recovery in demand, the pace of investments into renewable energy is expected to continue, say analysts. The rise in the use of renewable energy is viewed by some ESG investors as key […]

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Nuclear Power Emerges As Divisive Topic at IEA Energy Summit

Neanda Salvaterra — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Nuclear power emerged as a controversial issue for attendees at a global clean energy summit held by the International Energy Agency. Environmentalists have long been split on the use of nuclear energy, which some view as unsustainable and dangerous. Projections by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change say nuclear power may be key […]

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Africa Needs to Regain Momentum on Electrification Effort, Says IEA

Neanda Salvaterra — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Faith Birol, the executive director for the International Energy Agency, said Africa needs to find ways to battle the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to extend access to energy to its population. About 600 million people on the continent lack access to reliable power, according to the World Bank, and the outbreak has delayed new infrastructure, […]

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IEA Outlines $3 Trillion Plan for a Sustainable Energy Future

Neanda Salvaterra — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

The International Energy Agency unveiled a pandemic recovery plan to stimulate the economy, create jobs and a sustainable energy sector. The plan urges policymakers to facilitate a $1 trillion annual investment into the energy sector for the next three years. The agency says its plan may create around 9 million jobs in areas such as […]

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