The Iran war’s silver lining
The US-Israeli war on Iran has wrought havoc on global gas markets. It’s just the latest shock in the energy world after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine similarly sent …
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Analysis: Only half of Chinese provinces finalise key ‘Document 136’ renewable rules
Local governments are required to have published final plans to reform the way wind and solar power is priced in their jurisdiction before the end of this year. This follows …
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This isolated town in Maine could be a model for the clean energy future
If you trace the path of one electrical transmission line up the coast of Maine, through and around the state’s rocky outcroppings and over a long causeway, you’ll finally reach …
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Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding
The Energy Department is making a push to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go …
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It appears Truss has a problem with solar panels but not with fracking
Liz Truss has set out her energy plans and they might not seem the most likely to meet our net zero targets. Speaking to the TalkTV hustings in Exeter, Foreign Secretary Ms Truss revealed …
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Atomic number one fuel
With the UK government and others announcing hydrogen strategies as part of their Net Zero plans, Jeremy Williams assesses the potential – and the pitfalls – of the first element. …
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‘Economically feasible’: New study maps how China could shift from coal to green energy in the 2020s
China must electrify as much of its economy as possible and generate almost all its electricity from zero carbon sources to meet its 2060 carbon neutrality goal, according to joint …
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Three forgotten lessons about the circular economy
A circular economy requires a more holistic view of the economy (image by Tony Biddle 2020). Emma Fromberg retrieves some earlier wisdom. I vividly remember the first time that the idea …
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Floating wind, captured mine heat, and net zero transport projects scoop government R&D funding
Latest round of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI’s) Strength in Places Fund delivers boost to 17 projects across the UK, including pioneering clean tech developments Projects to develop a net …
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Officials undermine rooftop solar movement in Puerto Rico in favour of natural gas
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the power system’s failure was a key factor in the estimated 4,645 deaths associated with the storm. Hospitals and senior homes lost air conditioning …
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