9 July 2020 – With global investment in new renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro-electric projects) at $282.2 billion in 2019, it is clear that there is a growing appetite to invest into new clean energy projects. But is investing large sums into new projects putting the cart before the horse?
On the 23rd of July 2020, An expert panel discussed the possibility that falling technology costs have meant that the need for subsidies in the renewable energy industry has been questioned. However, whilst wind and solar are leading, many parts of the industry are not there yet. Would it be a mistake to assume, too early, that subsidies are no longer needed?
On 13 August 2020, we invited a panel of industry experts to discuss whether the corporate sector is the most important actor in advancing energy efficiency, decarbonisation, clean electricity, heat and mobility
On the 23rd July 2020, the Energy Council hosted the second webinar in their debate series which posed the question of whether “a subsidy-free renewable global industry is possible within 5 years”.
10 September 2020 – There is no argument over the fact that much more investment is needed if we are to achieve the goals laid out in the Paris Agreement. In order to create an enabling environment for an accelerated transition, it is commonly argued that developed green standards and taxonomies are vital.
Based on the IEA’s Current Policies Scenario, around US$7.7t is currently committed to renewables, but US$12.9t is required under the Sustainable Development Scenario. Join four industry-leading experts as they delve into the nitty-gritty of the biggest hurdles to closing the renewable energy investment gap.
The ‘Hydrogen Hype’ is well and truly underway, with many calling hydrogen the silver bullet. In this webinar, we will hear from regulators on what they’re doing to support hydrogen and utilities, clean energy players and investors who will be key in making low-carbon hydrogen the silver bullet.
The ‘Hydrogen Hype’ is well and truly underway, with many calling hydrogen the silver bullet. In this webinar, we will hear from regulators on what they’re doing to support hydrogen and utilities, clean energy players and investors who will be key in making low-carbon hydrogen the silver bullet.
This webinar will explore how asset stewardship can be an effective mechanism to motivate companies to build strategies that enable climate mitigation and adaptation and therefore bring about a low carbon economy.
As we pass the first year of Biden’s administration, we ask a panel of experts – what has President Biden achieved and what does this mean for investment into clean energy in the USA?