EDP accelerates solar and battery projects in Australia following government awards
The Portuguese utility EDP said that it expects to speed up its solar and storage battery projects in Australia, after receiving government awards for revenue generation over the long term. EDP Renewables Australia…
Australia announces $395 Million to Support Glencore Copper Smelter
Australia announced on Wednesday that it would provide A$600,000,000 ($395,000,000) in financial support to Glencore's Mount Isa Copper Smelter in Queensland and Townsville Refinery over the next three-year period.
Maguire: Italy's economic troubles have an upside for the moment, a positive climate.
The persistent economic crisis in Italy has led to the lowest emissions in its power sector for decades. Climate activists need to be aware that economic measures could cause a rapid U-turn on pollution trends.
Maguire: Italy's economic troubles have an upside for the moment, a positive climate.
The persistent economic crisis in Italy has led to the lowest emissions in its power sector for decades. Climate activists need to be aware that economic measures could cause a rapid U-turn on pollution trends.
Australia's renewables drive powers a 'golden rush' of big battery bets
Investors in Australia’s battery energy storage industry are taking advantage of the chaos on the spot markets. They have been emboldened by Australia’s efforts to expand its renewable energy infrastructure.
Central Indian state achieves record low price for solar plus storage power project
A top official from the central Indian state Madhya Pradesh said that it had secured India's lowest price ever for solar power backed up by battery storage at a clean energy bid. This could change how states purchase power.
German gas storage is at 75%, but operators are keeping an eye on the winter supply
The German gas storage capacity has been filled to the minimum level required by the European Union for November 1 but INES, a national operator's group, says that it will continue to closely monitor supply security because there are still risks.
Brazil's Cemig plans on leveraging hydroelectric expertise to build new power plants
Reynaldo Passanezi Filho, CEO of Brazil's Cemig state-controlled electricity utility, said that Cemig will use its hydropower experience to invest in clean technologies to boost the country's grid. Cemig…
PGE's quarterly net loss is impacted by asset write-downs
PGE, Poland's largest energy company, reported on Tuesday a net loss for the second quarter of $9.61 billion zlotys (2.65 billion dollars), in line with its estimates. Impairments on tangible assets had a negative impact on the company.
Italy may struggle to achieve 2030 green goals according to a study
A study released on Saturday showed that Italy may not be able to achieve the carbon emission targets set at EU level because of delays in green transition areas such as renewable energy generation and energy storage.
China's solar industry is suffering from a massive loss due to falling prices
Analysts say that restructuring the industry in order to reduce oversupply can help it return to profitability. Longi Green Energy, in a rare positive development, saw its net loss shrink to 2.6 billion…
Maguire: US clean energy capacity grows slower, but wider by 2025
This year, the pace of adding new solar, wind, and battery capacity in the U.S. has slowed down nationally and in some key states, which is hurting sentiment for clean energy. Climate trackers should take…
German solar industry warns of ending subsidies after Minister proposes reductions
The German solar industry warned against the proposed end of subsidies for rooftop photovoltaics systems. They argued that withdrawing support from small installations could jeopardize the country's climate targets.
Tribal fears increase in Himalayas after end of Indus Water Treaty
In April, the decades-old conflict between nuclear-armed neighbours flared up again when militants in India-controlled Kashmir killed 26 people. India then retaliated with airstrikes. A ceasefire that…
Brazil talks to TPG and Brookfield about $4 billion climate finance
Brazil is in discussions with global investors, including TPG and Brookfield, to raise almost $4 billion for climate projects. This comes as the country ramps up its green finance campaign ahead of hosting COP30 in November.
IRENA reports that renewables are 90% cheaper than fossil fuels in the world.
A report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency on Tuesday showed that most renewable energy newly installed is cheaper to generate electricity than fossil fuels. At the COP28 U.N. Climate Conference in 2023…
After Trump's subsidy cuts, solar and wind groups in California seek aid
California's leaders are asking for assistance from clean energy companies to get their projects up and running before the changes in federal subsidies made by President Donald Trump’s new tax and spending…
Industry body: China is on track to surpass 2030 pumped-storage hydro target by 8 percent
The International Hydropower Association (IHA), which represents the hydropower industry, said that China will surpass its 2030 target for pumped-storage hydropower by more than 8 percent and could reach 130 gigawatts by the end decade.
Malaysia PM pledges $10 billion for national grid upgrade
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's Prime Minister, said that Tenaga Nasional had committed to upgrading the national grid infrastructure with 43 billion ringgit (about $10 billion). Anwar, who opened the Energy Asia Conference…
Poland's PGE will spend $63.8 billion in new strategy
PGE, Poland's largest utility, plans to invest 235 billion Zlotys (63.80 billion dollars) by 2035. It will focus on renewables and gas-fired plants as well as energy storage. PGE's core profit is expected…