Features for July 2016

Features Archive

Greater acceleration of renewables required to meet COP21 goal Greater acceleration of renewables required to meet COP21 goal

Solar PV and wind power will be the keys to meeting carbon emission goals set at COP21 last year, but there needs to be a significant increase in deployment rates of all low carbon technologies for the goals to be met, says the International Energy Agency in a recent report. Gail Rajgor reports.

Early stage setbacks and solutions in renewable projects Early stage setbacks and solutions in renewable projects

Lynne Wells and Howard Barrie at law firm Eversheds discuss some of the obstacles faced in the early stages of project planning in the renewable sector, and offer an insight into the crucial element of funding in getting projects off to a successful start.

Comment: A comprehensive renewable energy program for Saudi Vision 2030 Comment: A comprehensive renewable energy program for Saudi Vision 2030

Partner Stephen Jurgenson, Of Counsel Jason Parker and associate Fadil M. Bayyari from the Dubai office of international law firm Winston & Strawn explore lessons from South Africa’s REIPP Program.

Chile’s roadmap to a renewable future Chile’s roadmap to a renewable future

Bart Doyle writes about recent changes in legislation concerning energy generation in Chile and discusses how this could give the renewables market a significant boost.