Focus on Electricity
Wind energy giant Vestas swings to loss in first quarter
'Continued geopolitical volatility' blame for Vestas first quarter results showing €75m loss.
More money going to African climate startups, but huge gap remains
In Africa, climate funding has raised $3.4 billion – but it's going to need $277 billion a year to meet 2030 goals. Where...
First Solar posts higher quarterly profit on strong demand
First Solar profits up after market boosted by tax credits and a limit on Chinese imports under Biden administration.
Breakthrough Institute report: What is the true mining footprint of clean energy?
Breakthrough Institute: A rational comparison of the metal and mining footprints of clean electricity technologies — contrasted with the material requirements of fossil...
Any nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia needs safeguards: U.S. senator
An agreement to help develop nuclear power in Saudi Arabia could benefit the U.S. nuclear industry, which would supply technology.
Utility PPL Corp’s Q1 results beat on lower operating costs
PPL Corp Q1 results show operating expenses falling by 8% and better-than-expected revenues.
Heat networks an opportunity ‘worth billions’, says energy boss
Swedish firm hopes to expand UK heat networks to replace gas boilers, distributing a centralised source of heat to nearby buildings.
Australia grants feasibility licences for offshore wind farms
Pursuing green energy, six Australian wind farm projects given the go-ahead for waters off the country's southern coast.
US Senate approves bill to ban Russian uranium imports
Russian uranium ban passed by unanimous consent in US Senate, following similar restriction on oil imports after invasion of Ukraine.
Alberta to partially fund facility to test geothermal drilling techniques
The Alberta government is helping fund what it says is Canada's first test site for geothermal energy drilling techniques.
