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Mannvit rebrands to COWI and enters new chapter of growth in Iceland

ThinkGeoEnergy

This expansion will involve a diverse portfolio, including green fuels initiatives, wind power developments, geothermal energy projects and larger facility undertakings. The ability to service the need for geothermal, hydropower and power transmission projects is of great importance.”

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World adds record new renewable energy capacity in 2020

Renewable Energy World

More than 80% of all new electricity capacity added last year was renewable, with solar and wind accounting for 91% of new renewables. However, hydropower still accounts for the largest share of renewables in the total mix. Solar and wind dominated capacity expansion in 2020 with 127 GW and 111 GW of new installations, respectively.

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Sustainable infrastructure developer, Generate Capital, raises $2B

Renewable Energy World

and Europe, including additional commitments from existing investors AP2 of Sweden, Railways Pension of the UK and The Wellcome Trust. The company recently launched its Generate Credit unit dedicated to creating more credit solutions for green projects and companies, and geographic expansion beyond North America is also underway.

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IRENA: Renewables accounted for three quarters of new power capacity in 2019

Business Green

Renewable electricity capacity growth slowed just a touch in 2019, yet still made up almost three quarters of all new power capacty that came into operation worldwide last year, according to the latest data released today by the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA). according to IRENA. Overall, renewables capacity expanded by 7.6

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Bloomberg predicts wind and solar will power half the world and bag $9 trillion investment

Renewable Energy World

Wind or solar now represent the least expensive option for adding new power generation capacity in approximately two-thirds of the world.