The Netherlands Measurement Institute (NMi) is investing in new testing capabilities for EV charging systems. The Institute notes that with an estimated 55 million chargers needed across China, the EU plus the UK, and the USA by 2030, consistent standards are required to ensure they are safe and reliable. Meanwhile, the market for fast-charging DC […]
Ford: Electric Vehicles to be 40 Per Cent of Global Sales by 2030
Under former CEO Jim Hackett, Ford was criticized by analysts for moving too slowly on its turnaround and future vehicle plans. But those plans have accelerated under CEO Jim Farley, who took over last October. DETROIT – Ford expects 40% of its global sales to be battery-electric vehicles by 2030 as it adds billions to […]
Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 Could Spearhead Investments in Solar Sector
Singapore’s recently unveiled Green Plan 2030 could kickstart the country’s emerging solar sector, according to a new report from analyst Fitch Solutions. The market research group assessed the a range of targets that make up the plan, including the deployment of 2GW of solar PV by 2030. The Green Plan sets out a target to […]
EV Charging Needs to be as Simple as Buying Gas
Two recently passed bills in Washington state helps it take two large steps forward toward a bright, EV future. Kate White Tudor of White Tudor LLC is the primary author of this guest blog and represents NRDC in Washington state. Washington state has passed two leading laws on electric vehicles. The signing of these bills […]
Lightsource Bp Granted Approval for 400 MW Solar Farm in Australia
The Wellington North solar farm will consist of 1.2m bi-facial solar panels and contribute to New South Wales’ ambition to increase its share of renewable energy to more than 60% by 2030. Lightsource bp has been granted planning permission for the development of a solar farm with a capacity of 400MW in New South Wales […]
KSA’s Solar Energy Investment Pivotal to Achieving Climate Action and Economic Objectives of Vision 2030
The opening of the Sakaka solar power plant coupled with the announcement of seven new solar power projects as part of the new Saudi Arabia Green initiative makes a powerful statement that one of the world’s leading oil producers is absolutely committed to being a leader in the global fight against climate change. By Nava […]
Solar PV Capacity in Australia to Reach 80.22 GW in 2030
The solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Australia is estimated to reach 80.22 GW in 2030 from 17.99 GW in 2020. The solar PV is estimated to reach 47.56 percent of Australia’s total power capacity in 2030 from 21.7 percent in 2020, according to GlobalData. Thermal power dominated Australia’s power mix with 58.6 percent share in […]
Kuwait’s MEW Eyes 16 Energy Projects to Produce Electricity by 2030
Move aims to harvest energy from renewable sources. KUWAIT : The Ministry of Electricity and Water has included 16 renewable energy projects in its plan, affirming its keenness to introduce renewable energy projects, in accordance with the supreme direction of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad’s vision to produce alternative energy technology to obtain electricity from its sustainable […]
The Importance of Site Selection in the Implementation of an Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Avisha Patel, Electric Vehicle Lead at Project Centre, has created a checklist assessment tool to assist with and streamline site audits to ensure that proposed sites are assessed using the same set minimum standards. “We recognised that while there have been guidance documents published for the placement of charge points in London, there has been […]
Italy Promises “Brutal” Cuts to Red Tape Delaying Renewable Energy Projects
Italy’s byzantine authorisation process has slowed down the rollout of new green energy schemes, jeopardising access to EU recovery funds and the achievement of climate targets. Rome, which needs to install up to 70 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity by 2030, is currently installing just 0.8 GW per year, in large part due to […]
