Renewable Energy: Facts and Futures

October 20, 2017

Renewable energy is the energy that is derived from a limitless source, in contrast to fossil fuels, which are derived from a finite source. Types of renewables include solar energy (power from the sun), wind energy, tidal energy (power from the seas) and geothermal energy (power in the form of heat from within the earth). In 2016, newly installed renewable power capacity set new records with 161 GW added, increasing the global total by almost 9% relative to 2015.

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Sustainable Equity Whitepaper

whitePaper | September 14, 2022

The rise and rise of sustainable investment has been clear over the past decade, with inflows hitting all-time highs amid the pandemic, as investors reflected on the implications of their capital allocations. Additionally, national and supranational governments have given significant nudges to pension funds and other non-profit-led organisations to not just consider, but also report on how their asset selection might affect the rest of us in the long term.

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Solar Development in Pennsylvania

whitePaper | August 10, 2023

This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the status of solar development in the state of Pennsylvania. Beginning with a brief background of potential benefits to individuals and communities from residential and utility scale solar, barriers to realizing these opportunities are then discussed.

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Electricity as the Backbone of an Integrated Energy System

whitePaper | January 16, 2023

Electricity+ is a new framework that highlights the opportunities to create and optimize integrations between the electricity sector and other infrastructure to enable a transition to a net-zero economy. The framework has been developed during a series of dialogues with executives from the electricity industry and other sectors. It will serve as thought leadership to kick-start further planning and collaboration across sectors.

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Sustainable business update

whitePaper | September 16, 2022

The energy and cost of living crises are causing major challenges for the UK energy sector and its customers: how to achieve Net Zero and ensure secure and affordable energy in the context of rising energy prices? At EDF, we aim to be part of the solution, working with the industry, policymakers and other stakeholders to answer this question. This update explains our strategy to help Britain achieve Net Zero affordably, securely and responsibly

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PLANNING MOZAMBIQUE’S OPTIMAL POWER SYSTEM EXPANSION

whitePaper | November 1, 2022

Mozambique has the largest power generation potential in the entire Southern African region thanks to its vast and largely untapped gas, hydro, wind and solar resources. Despite this huge generation potential only 38.6%1) of its population had access to electricity in 2021. The total installed power capacity in Mozambique stood at around 2,800 MW in the year 2021 whereas the peak demand reported by the state-owned energy utility Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) was at 1,035 MW. Over 50% of the total electricity demand is originating from the capital area Maputo and the surrounding southern part of the country, while only around 20%2) of the population.

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Securing a Better Energy Future through the Power of Choice: Energy Solutions for Businesses and Communities

whitePaper | November 10, 2021

Today’s energy challenges have created an unprecedented risk landscape – extreme weather is stressing grid infrastructure and pressure is mounting for our electric system to get cleaner, faster. Fortunately, as this white paper from Bloom Energy explains, businesses and communities are now armed with the power of choice – distributed generation has completely shifted the energy paradigm, providing a clear path forward for those seeking to gain more control of their electricity supply.

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