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This includes appointing a Chief Commercial Officer, a Chief Technology Officer, a Chief Operating Officer, and a Chief Executive Officer.

US electricity generation from renewable sources accounted for 20% of electricity generation both in 2020 and in 2021. EIA expects that share to increase to 22% in 2022 and to 24% in 2023.

According to Rystad Energy, the Act, which was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden, will attract an extra US$270 million for both wind and solar in the US.

Japan released the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan in October 2021, which increased the country’s renewable power generation target from the previous 22 - 24% to 36 - 38% by 2030.

Shell Overseas Investment B.V. has completed its 100% acquisition of Solenergi Power Private Limited, and with it, the Sprng Energy group of companies from Actis.

All 99 contracts have been signed and returned to Low Carbon Contracts Company.

India announced new renewable energy goals last year; however, the country is likely to fall short of the 2030 target, despite achieving its 2022 target, according to GlobalData.

Airswift’s recent 2022 Global Energy Talent Index found that four-in-five energy professionals would consider switching to another energy sector – with renewables being the most popular choice.

DNV is to independently assess the design of Elia Transmission Belgium’s energy island.

The organisations are aiming to increasing the proportion of renewable energy in the region to 70% by 2030.

Qair has announced the acquisition of a significant development portfolio in Germany, asserting its ambitions to develop its operation in the largest European economy.

A new ranking from Corporate Knights pinpoints the fastest-growing Canadian companies whose business activities align with the transition to a global clean economy.

AREG has appointed five new board members as it promotes the North-east of Scotland as a destination for the production and use of renewable energy.

According to the latest data from FERC and EIA, in March alone, renewables were 100% of new capacity and a record-setting 27.8% of actual generation.

At the organisation’s 23rd Council, IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera stressed the importance of leaving no-one behind in the global transition to clean energy.