Global atlas for renewable energy goes online

The world’s first open-access Global Atlas of renewable energy resources went live recently, announced at the annual general assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). “The Global Atlas provides a powerful new tool in international efforts to double the world’s share of renewable energy by 2030” The Global Atlas is the largest ever initiative … Continue reading Global atlas for renewable energy goes online →

Taking a test drive

The BPIE buildings data hub was launched this week. Having had a small role to play in the data gathering, I was interested to see the results and so spent some time checking it out. The portal lived up to expectations. Users can access country profiles, search specific parameters, generate overviews and graphs as well … Continue reading Taking a test drive →

IEA helps to inform the debate on climate change leading up to Doha

In the lead-up to the UN climate negotiations in Doha, the latest information on the level and growth of CO₂ emissions, their source and geographic distribution will be essential to lay the foundation for a global agreement. To provide input to and support for the UN process the IEA is making available for free download … Continue reading IEA helps to inform the debate on climate change leading up to Doha →