Renewable Energy
China connects first 100-MW compressed carbon dioxide energy storage project to grid
China has successfully integrated its inaugural 100-megawatt compressed carbon dioxide energy storage facility into the electrical grid. The zero-carbon project operates without geographic constraints like underground caverns.
Kazakhstan to establish three R&D centers in energy, AI and digital data storage
Kazakhstan has finalized agreements to establish three joint R&D centers focused on renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and digital data storage.
Kerala aims for 100 percent renewable energy by 2040
Kerala has set a target to meet its entire electricity demand through renewable energy sources. This transition plan addresses growing power needs from electric vehicles and air conditioning amid global supply chain volatility.
Andy Burnham unveils Great British Grid plan to lower energy bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the Great British Grid initiative at the Labour party conference to overhaul electricity infrastructure and tackle rising consumer bills.
Researchers call fossil fuel subsidies the worst energy policy — Mongabay
Energy experts warn that emergency fossil fuel subsidies undermine climate goals and drain public funds, with data showing 70% of reform attempts fail in their first year.
An Idaho County Banned Wind and Solar Projects. Some Locals Regret It.
An Idaho county that previously banned utility-scale wind and solar is moving to reverse the restriction amid surging energy demands and severe drought.
EU approves €125.8M for three cross-border renewable energy projects
The European Commission has approved €125.81 million in grants to finance three cross-border renewable energy projects spanning Germany, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Westminster energy decision puts Scottish renewable revolution at risk
A critical infrastructure decision in Westminster threatens to derail Scotland's green energy ambitions and billions in offshore wind investments. Meanwhile, the UK and Scottish governments have launched the Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge to boost life sciences.
Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
Applications for new onshore windfarms in England have reached their highest annual level in a decade following the lifting of a de facto ban.
Contact Energy profit jumps 62% as it eyes 250MW Stratford data centre
Contact Energy posted a NZ$423 million net profit for the year and announced plans to pursue a 250MW data-centre project in Stratford.
NASENI honours top staff and highlights progress on 44 local innovations
NASENI is scaling up its industrial efforts by transitioning 44 local prototypes from laboratories to the commercial marketplace. This strategic shift is supported by new fiscal reforms and infrastructure projects designed to boost Nigeria's technological self-reliance.
Alternative battery tech including sand and sweat trials gain momentum
Innovative energy storage projects using sand, molten salt, and enzymatic patches are gaining momentum as alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. These technologies aim to address renewable energy intermittency and decarbonize industrial heating.
CSIRO report finds abandoning net zero won't lower power prices
The latest CSIRO GenCost report challenges political arguments that shifting away from net zero emissions will reduce power costs for Australian consumers. The study suggests that replacing retiring coal with new generation remains costly, regardless of the chosen technology.
Solar experts debate benefits and hurdles of car park energy projects
Solar canopies over parking infrastructure are being explored as a method to generate renewable energy near high-demand areas. This approach faces various economic and logistical hurdles, alongside ongoing discussions regarding policy and grid integration.
India's hydropower output plunges as weak monsoon hits dams
A stalled monsoon has caused a significant drop in India's hydropower output, forcing the grid to lean on coal-fired power to address the energy shortfall. This trend threatens decarbonisation efforts while regional water scarcity impacts agriculture and power-generation targets.