Category: Presentations

The UK has gained momentum towards decarbonisation, becoming a global leader in offshore wind generation – but more work remains to be done to achieve its ambitious net zero and energy transition targets. Contracts for difference (CfDs) have been the key policy enabler behind rapid deployment of renewables capacity – the UK had 10.5GW of offshore wind in operation at the end of 2020, the highest of any country globally.

PwC Kazakhstan presents the results of a study “The Renewable Energy Sources Market (RES) in Kazakhstan: Potential, Challenges, and Prospects” as of 31 December 2020. The study contains an analysis of data for each RES facility in Kazakhstan, including the location, capacity, and net capacity factor, as well as results of a survey featuring the largest participants of the RES market in Kazakhstan: RES producers, development banks, the regulator, scientists, analysts, and consultants directly involved in the creation of RES facilities in Kazakhstan, and other respondents who wished to maintain confidentiality.

John Olav Giæver Tande, Chief Scientist, SINTEF Energi AS recently presented the offshore wind outlook at a UN event, highlighting the key trends and new projects.

Photovoltaics is a fast-growing market: The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of cumulative PV installations including off-grid was 34% between year 2010 to 2020. In year 2020 producers from Asia count for 95% of total c-Si PV module production. China (mainland) holds the lead with a share of 67%. Europe contributed with a share of 3%; USA/CAN with 2%. In 2020, Europe’s contribution to the total cumulative PV installations amounted to 22% (compared to 24% in 2019). In contrast, installations in China accounted for 33% (same value as the year before).

Danskammer Energy, LLC, plans to retire equipment and repower its existing facility in New York with state-of-the-art technology. As New York moves toward renewables, it will need more quick-start plants like an upgraded Danskammer to fill in the gaps in wind and solar production.

The Douglas County Public Utility District in Washington State is building a 5-MW pilot renewable hydrogen production facility near Baker Flats, East Wenatchee to provide flexibility to operations at its 774.3-MW Wells Hydroelectric Project. At a recent conference organised by Global Transmission, with support from REGlobal, Gary Ivory from Douglas County PUD presented a case study of the project, highlighting key features of the project.

After the 2020 recession, the MENA region is expected to witness a delicate rebound in 2021, driven in most countries by commodity prices and exports. After a regionwide average of 3.4% contraction in 2020 – excluding Egypt’s notable 3.6% GDP growth – the region’s economic growth is estimated to rise to 4% in 2021 and 3.7% in 2022.

According to S&P Global Ratings latest analysis, high dependence on fossil fuels (above 60% of the generation mix) and growing demand will keep coal relevant in Asia Pacific markets such as China and India for the next one to three decades. China may underpromise and over-deliver on renewables targets; India may over-promise and under-deliver. Further, renewables will continue to increase their share rising to over 40% of generation mix by 2040. 2030 seems to be the key inflection point, when most markets will stop adding new coal plants.

Check out the presentation by Tim Buckley, Director Energy Finance Studies, South Asia/Australia made at a conference organised by Renewable Watch and Powerline

At a recent conference on Solar Power in Africa, organised by REGlobal, Terje Osmundsen, CEO, Empower New Energy presented a case study of a hybrid solar power project at one of the largest poultry farms in Nigeria. Check out his presentation to learn about the hybrid solution deployed at the solar power project.

Solar PV contribution to Africa’s national energy mix will increase. But large PV plants often underperform relative to predicted electricity generation and under performance has a significant impact on financial returns. Not all modules/systems perform well over time. Given that the PV industry is relatively new in South Africa, and focus on quality is lagging compared to more developed markets, how can we contribute to long term reliability of PV plants to ensure security of supply and reduce the investment risk?

As car manufacturers continue to increase their electric vehicle offerings, there is a growing need for innovative strategies to provide sustainable electricity sources to power those vehicles. One of the emerging strategies in to install a solar-powered charging station that will enable a sustainable fuel source for transportation needs.

The uptake of renewable energy in Algeria since 2011 has been very slow despite of a lot of talk. There has been just under 400 MW of capacity installed. Check out the presentation by Adel Baba-Aissa, Director, Renewable Energy Partner made at our conference on Solar Power in Africa.

In 2020, clean energy infrastructure outpaced other income-oriented equities, gaining traction with investors as the world increased its focus on renewable energy. Goldman Sachs believes that renewable energy sources are expected to overtake crude oil and other liquids as the single largest energy source by 2050.