Investments in renewable energy technologies reached a record of $1.3 trillion last year, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. The world needs around $35 trillion for transition technology by 2030, says IRENA. Renewable energy deployment must grow from around 3,000 GW annually today to over 10,000 GW in 2030.
Global renewable energy capacity amounts to 3,372 gigawatts (GW) at the end of last year, some 295 GW or 9.6% higher than the previous year. The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) expects an increase in the number of employees in the renewable energy sector up to a total of 38.2 million in 2030, as investments in energy efficiency, electric vehicles, or hydrogen will increase.
The European Ombudsman has formally questioned the European Commission's handling of recent proposals aimed at scaling back corporate sustainability requirements, raising concerns over transparency and procedural compliance.
Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.
Met Group has inaugurated Hungary's largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS), a 40 MW / 80 MWh facility located at the Dunamenti Power Station in Százhalombatta.
Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.
EDP, through EDP Renewables, a global leader in the development of renewable energy, has inaugurated the Albina photovoltaic power plant – an important step for the company.