This new report series Renewables in Cities 2019 Global Status Report focuses specifically on the state of renewables in cities around the world and on the role of local action in the renewable energy transition.
Policies for CSP deployment by renewable energy cooperation in the EU gives an overview about the political framework for renewable energy deployment in the EU with a focus on potential future cooperation between Member States for CSP deployment.
Stanford University’s Gireesh Shrimali shows how community choice aggregation schemes are an attractive option for local communities that want more control over their electricity sources. These CCAs are gaining traction in the Golden State and beyond.
"Fully transforming the energy system is key to achieving sustainable development and meeting climate goals," says Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). "Solar, wind and other renewable energy sources, together with improved energy efficiency, form the most effective and ready response to rising emissions. They are practical, affordable and climate-safe."
Twenty-eight scientific papers were presented at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (GGKP7), with a focus on scaling up renewable energy solutions. Three high-level panels – with representative from Denmark, the Philippines, Burkina Faso, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Austria, the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere – spoke on successful approaches on achieving national economic growth and energy security objectives by scaling up clean energy.
Rana Adib, Executive Secretary of REN21, shows how the private sector is increasingly looking to decarbonize its activities and invest in renewable energy as a way to lower operating costs, ensure stable energy prices and secure energy supplies.