US provides historic $26.5 billion loan to Southern Co subsidiaries
The?U.S. The Energy Department announced on Wednesday that it has provided a loan of $26.54 billion to'subsidiaries' of Southern Co in order to improve grid reliability. This is the largest loan ever offered by its loan office.
U.S. Trade Action Deals Blow to Indian Solar Makers
Analysts and representatives of the industry said that India's plans for strengthening its?position on the U.S. Solar market have been stymied by Washington's decision to impose steep anti…
Cubans use solar power to fight blackouts as US tightens its grip on oil
Cubans scramble to install solar panels in their homes, businesses and vehicles as Washington prevents oil from reaching the Caribbean’s largest island. This contributes to electricity generation shortfalls. U.S.
Environmental groups protest Trump's decision to repeal US climate regulations
On Wednesday, a coalition of environmental and health groups sued the Trump administration over its decision?to revoke?the scientific findings that form?the basis of?U.S. Climate regulations. The lawsuit filed before the U.S.
Australian gas producer Santos wins court fight over net zero claims
A court in Australia dismissed a lawsuit filed against the gas producer Santos on Tuesday. The suit alleged that the company had misled the public about its plans to achieve "net zero carbon emission".
Politico reports that Trump has slammed the energy deal between California, Britain and Trump
Reports from Politico indicate that President Donald Trump denounced the clean energy agreement signed between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the United Kingdom on Monday. In an interview…
Modi's rooftop Solar push is slowed down by unwilling lenders, states
Vendors and analysts claim that despite the heavy subsidies, I ndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not able to achieve his targets due to loan delays and limited state support. These…
Maguire: Maguire, China's renewables boom has boosted it to a rare clean-capacity club.
In 2025, the world's largest polluter will have crossed a crucial energy transition threshold by installing more clean power than fossil fuel production capacity for the first. Global Energy…
Maguire: Maguire, China's renewables boom has boosted it to a rare clean-capacity club.
In 2025, the world's largest polluter will have crossed an important energy transition threshold by installing more clean power generation capacity than fossil fuel generation capacity.
Trump ends US vehicle emission standards, revokes climate regulations
On Thursday, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that it had repealed a scientific conclusion that greenhouse gasses endanger human life and removed federal tailpipe emission standards for cars and trucks.
Maguire: Australia's renewable energy boom will deliver a coveted price for power
Australia's wholesale power prices dropped to their lowest level in four years by 2025. This bucking of rising prices elsewhere, and proving that renewables-intensive power systems can lower power costs for consumers.
Britain invests up to $1.4 Billion in Community Energy Projects
The UK announced on Tuesday that it would invest up to one billion pounds ($1.4billion) in community energy projects such as solar panels for libraries and public buildings. This will help…
Glencore is in talks with a US-backed consortium to sell a 40% stake in DRC mining to Glencore
Glencore has been in discussions to sell a 40 percent stake in its copper-and-cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The assets are valued at $9 billion, including debt.
US rooftop solar installers restructure, cut jobs as homeowner subsidies expire
Residential solar companies in the U.S. are preparing to see a sharp drop in their business after the expiration?of a federal tax credit which helped fuel more than a decade's rapid growth.
Maguire: China tightens its grip on clean tech with EV export growth.
China's position as a global leader in clean technology is best illustrated by its massive EV exports. These will reach nearly $70 billion dollars in 2025, and span well?over 150 different countries and territories.
Maguire: China tightens its grip on clean tech with growing exports of EVs.
China's position as the world leader in clean technology is best illustrated by its EV exports. These will reach nearly $70 billion dollars in 2025, and span over 150 countries. Electric…
Tesla executives announce that the company is expanding its solar strategy to include more employees.
According to senior executives, Tesla is currently hiring to help support Elon Musk’s plan to become the largest U.S. manufacturer for solar energy components. The posts indicate that 'the…
Tesla executives are hiring to support Musk’s solar expansion strategy
According to senior executives, Tesla is currently hiring to support Elon Musk’s recent announcement to become the largest U.S. producer of solar energy components. The posts indicate that…
Carlyle's energy investment list as it targets Lukoil assets valued at $22 billion
Analysts initially estimated that the Carlyle Group would acquire most of Lukoil’s foreign assets at $22 billion. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (the U.S. agency responsible for sanctions) has yet to approve the sale.
WTO panel supports China in its case against US clean-energy subsidies
The World Trade Organization panel backed China's complaint on Friday, and recommended changes to the?U.S. Beijing claimed that tax credits for clean-energy?discriminated against imports.