renewable energy

Five hundred schools have been selected for solar technology under the Government’s plan to improve schools’ energy affordability and resilience, Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Education Minister Erica Stanford say. The Ministers announced the list of schools today at Te Papapa School in Auckland, the first to have solar panels installed as part of the pilot for the Government’s $30 million Solar on schools programme, announced as part of Budget 2026. “Today’s announcement moves the programm…

A Canterbury solar farm is the first in New Zealand to be granted fast-track approval. This is the 29th project and 7th renewable energy project to be approved through the Fast-track process. Lodestone Energy Limited lodged its application in September 2025, with approval taking around eight months since the appointment of an independent expert panel. "Haldon Solar Farm near Lake Benmore, 14 km southeast of Twizel, is expected to generate 370 GWh of renewable energy annually, enough to power …

The report will specify the number and types of consumers, their energy consumption, available capacity, the makeup and technical state of electricity and gas infrastructure, opportunities for connecting new consumers, and modernization needs. This information will help identify areas with high technical and commercial losses, sudden changes in consumption, unmetered use, and illegal or non-compliant connections, as well as assess network loads and reserve capacity. For instance, recognizing sec…

The call for proposals aims to support wood processing companies in introducing modern, sustainable and digital ways of doing business. EU funding will help them develop strategies for the transition to a circular economy and invest in new technologies, equipment and solutions that enhance resource efficiency while reducing environmental impacts. The call will support the development of more competitive, productive and environmentally friendly wood processing companies, contributing to Slovenia…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results by giving yourfeedback. Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, today announced publication of theHierarchy of Use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Across Transport and Other SectorsReport. The Report examines the growing demand for HVO, and how State intervention can best promote efficient use of this renewable energy within and outside the transport sector both in the short-term and…

As part of the call, grants will be awarded to co-finance investments aimed at strengthening and modernising the electricity grid in the Republic of Slovenia. Support will be provided for the construction of transformer and distribution substations as well as for the development of new low-voltage and medium-voltage grids. EU funding will be used to modernise and upgrade the power grid to support the increasing integration of renewable energy sources. The investments will contribute to the deve…

On July 27 of this year, the Head of State chaired a meeting on priority issues in the fuel and energy sector. The meeting critically reviewed work on managing the sector, ensuring the stability of electricity and gas supply at the local level, and reducing the number of accidents and energy losses. In particular, tasks were set to organize electricity and gas supply at the district and mahalla levels, develop regional energy balances, conduct an inventory of networks and equipment, ensure thor…

The parties discussed installing solar panels, adopting green energy technologies, and launching investment projects for electricity production. The parties exchanged views on the efficient use of renewable energy sources, the introduction of advanced technologies in the district, and areas for cooperation. Chinese specialists are planning to invest in building an enterprise in the district dedicated to producing and maintaining equipment for the energy sector.