Renewables

Masdar

UAE’s Masdar eyes baseload renewables amid data centre growth

The CEO of UAE-based Masdar told conference delegates in London that the firm is targeting a 100 GW renewable energy portfolio by 2030.

electrification

India electrification quietly outpacing China: report

India is actually electrifying faster than China did at a comparable stage of economic development, according to a new report.

offshore wind

Polish offshore wind auction marks historic moment

Poland’s first auction for offshore wind capacity ended recently, ushering the eastern European nation into a new phase of energy transition.

solar

Nigeria exports locally-made solar panels to Ghana

Nigeria has begun exporting locally-manufactured solar panels to Ghana, marking a milestone in energy industrialisation, trade, and clean ambitions.

energy

Energy in 2025: a year in review

The rapidly unfolding energy transition was one of the key themes of the year. But so too was backsliding on climate commitments.

ADIPEC

Energy leaders bullish on fossil fuel demand at ADIPEC

On the opening day of the ADIPEC conference in Abu Dhabi, energy and industry leaders were sanguine about future energy demand in spite of concerns over a supply glut.

energy transition

Energy transition going faster than predicted — new report

The landmark 2015 Paris Climate Agreement has slowed emissions and accelerated the energy transition. A new report finds that forecasts from a decade ago significantly underestimated how quickly the clean tech revolution would take hold.

Romania

Romania bets on both renewables and gas

Romania’s energy transition is well underway but it seems like stronger output from solar and onshore wind power will go hand-in-hand with increasing gas production.

fossil fuels

Countries plan fossil fuels expansion that could wreck climate targets

Governments plan on producing more than double the fossil fuels than is consistent with a climate-safe world, a new report said.

Gastech

Energy industry leaders bullish about gas prospects at Gastech

Industry leaders speaking at Gastech remain bullish about prospects for the gas market despite its conflict with climate goals.

electricity prices

Trump policies driving up electricity prices

U.S. electricity prices were already rising because of new demand and stress from climate disasters. But Trump’s attacks on renewables could create more “scarcity,” experts say.

ghana

Ghana oil find raises fresh concerns over delay to energy transition

Ghana’s latest offshore oil discovery promises economic gains and greater energy security — but raises fresh concerns about delaying its clean energy transition and locking in long-term fossil fuel dependence.

IEEFA

India’s proposed gas pivot challenged by IEEFA report

A new report out by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is questioning India’s aspirations for a gas-based economy to replace other polluting fossil fuels.

clean energy

U.S. congress considers bill that would decimate clean energy

A surprisingly draconian tweak to Trump’s tax package would bring solar and wind installations to a standstill. Experts say it could even result in strain and instability to the electric grid.

offshore wind

Investors commit to Polish offshore wind, but restrictions linger

Despite a challenging investment climate, Poland seems to be on the way to reach its 2030 target of 5.9 GW offshore wind capacity by 2030. But will the electricity reach the regions where it’s needed the most?