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Some interesting discussions during a meeting and briefing with the German Ambassador to Ireland Cord Meier-Klodt in Cork two years ago – the pace of acceleration and deployment especially regarding floating offshore wind has not necessarily kept abreast of ambitions and forecasts at the time – there are still some catalytic actions and inputs required… Specifically policy and regulation change, and better access to finance. Some of these elements I am now working on with colleagues to change – namely the more readily available access to finance for deserving projects with real potential to reduce carbon emissions. Sustainable Planet Energy Finance SPEF #netzero #energytransition #greenenergy

🥂😎Championing community energy 🧐🔖Read this blog post that celebrates the growing support from different European & national institutions & stakeholders for our vision of a 100% renewable energy future with citizens at its core. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ecFA1e

Norway and the EU Strengthen Energy Collaboration for a Sustainable Future!🌍 ⚡Elisabeth Sæther, State Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, participated at the EU's informal energy ministers' meeting in Brussels on April 15th, where energy infrastructure took center stage. 🔋Over the past years, Norway has focused on spearheading North Sea offshore wind initiatives, crafting a market for hydrogen, and notably, advancing carbon capture and storage as key aspects of the partnership with the EU. 🤝On April 15th, Norway signed a bilateral Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, paving the way for cross-border transport and storage of CO2. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dqC4b7Sx

🌍 It's not (just) hippies - we promise! 🇧🇪 From offshore wind projects in Belgium, to a cooperative factory for the manufacturing of renewables technologies, energy communities are already showcasing that citizens can actively contribute to the re-industrialisation wave of Europe. Read on in our joint op-ed with our members ènostra, Seacoop , and Energifællesskaber Danmark for Euronews about this wave of green, and socially just industrial projects. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3xZakm3

How does life change when a community gets electricity for the first time? ⚡️ In Bolivia, we're about to find out. We're partnering with The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Inter-American Development Bank to bring clean, affordable power to 50,000+ rural households. By replacing wood, gasoline, and diesel with clean energy solutions, we're accelerating progress towards a zero-carbon future and universal access to renewable energy. Read more in our latest Matter of Impact series: https://lnkd.in/eFX57Kvu 💡🌍 #MatterOfImpact #CleanEnergy #LetsChangeEnergy

In a recent article published in El Periódico de la Energía, Francesc Filiberto, board member of Verdian Power, highlights how Europe is leading the transition to renewable energy and driving innovative solutions to combat climate change. He outlines the importance of integrating local content into the renewable energy value chain, strengthening regional economies and reducing carbon footprints. 🔎 Read the full article to find out more about Europe's energy future: https://lnkd.in/db_ezQ-b #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #VerdianPower

The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States has officially begun! Our side-event “Small Islands Leading the Energy Transition: Roadmaps to 100% Renewables” - co-organised by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Government of Tonga will take place on May 29th starting with a panel discussion: Islands as models for 100% renewables - What are the challenges and the projects needed to help small islands achieve the transition to renewable energy. ▶ Full Agenda: https://lnkd.in/eJjWnczj #SIDS4

My thanks to the Wood Mackenzie presenters - L.Lewandowski/M.Davis/S.Lassen/A.Barr/V.Witte/D. Brown who presented - Global Renewable Energy: Prediction 2024 with great clarity and with very concrete information on which countries are really leading the transformation to renewable energy and also the deep barriers that have and will have in the transition to non-fossil energy, so it represents the real interest of each country, and the barriers imposed by fossil fuels and their interests.

The German government has taken the next step to approve its planned Geothermal Acceleration Law. This legislation reflects Germany's commitment to becoming a leader in renewable energy. By 2030, Germany aims to increase its geothermal energy contribution to 10 TWh. Vulcan believes geothermal heat and power are the foundation of Germany’s #renewableenergy future and critical in achieving energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering sustainable economic growth. Through our integrated renewable energy and ZERO CARBON LITHIUM™ Project, we will deliver geothermal heat and power to local communities and industry, contributing to Germany’s green energy transition. The legislation is set to be finalised by the end of the year. #sustainability #energytransition #geothermalenergy #electricvehicles #directlithiumextraction 

Today is a special day for me at the International Energy Agency (IEA): it is the first time we release a piece I worked on that has as the main focus Brazil. https://lnkd.in/d2DKZhyb It explores Brazil's leadership in clean energy, some of its valuable experiences, and ideas for expanding the global clean energy economy. Also available in Portuguese: https://lnkd.in/d8ddQ_st