Suncor Energy Inc. is getting out of the wind and solar business, even as a new UN report on climate change says wind and solar technologies are the two best avenues to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and limit the planet’s warming to a critical 1.5C.The Calgary-based energy giant — which has been involved in renewable energy production for two decades — announced Monday its plans to divest its wind and solar assets to focus on hydrogen and renewable fuels instead.In 2002, Suncor partnered with Enbridge to build one of the first renewable energy projects in Canada. Since then, Suncor has developed eight wind power projects in three provinces — Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario.Get top stories in your inbox.Our award-winning journalists bring you the news that impacts you, Canada, and the world. Don’t miss out.But in a news release, the company — which has set a goal…
Greenpeace criticizes Suncor’s decision to exit wind and solar energy business
