Focus on Electricity
Analysis: Tentative green energy shoots at risk from US vote uncertainty
Renewable energy shares face uncertainty, with U.S. election outcomes impacting investor confidence and sector growth potential.
First Solar says several large rivals are infringing on patents
First Solar claims patent infringements by rivals, notifying Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Longi, Jinko, and Trina via attorney letters.
First Solar lowers annual sales forecast, posts rise in Q3 profit
First Solar cuts its 2024 sales forecast to $4.10–$4.25 despite a 16.6 per cent Q3 profit rise, aided by Biden's tariffs on imports.
Offshore wind industry says ‘misinformation’ from foes is a strong headwind it must fight
The U.S. offshore wind industry is combating disinformation about wind farms, including false claims linking them to whale deaths.
US chooses winning bids in first commercial sale for floating offshore Atlantic wind
The U.S. government awarded nearly $22 million in bids for floating offshore wind leases off New England, advancing clean energy goals.
How do Trump and Harris differ on energy policy?
Trump and Harris both seek to expand U.S. energy production, but differ sharply on methods, with Harris favoring clean energy.
Net zero target needs $3.5 trillion in annual green energy investment, Wood Mackenzie says
Investment in the green energy transition must double to meet the Paris Agreement's net zero goal by 2050, says Wood Mackenzie.
US Gulf of Maine offshore wind auction poses test for beleaguered industry
Biden's administration to launch sale of offshore wind rights off northern New England, testing industry interest after setbacks.
World’s first green energy island sails into cost storm
Belgium's energy island project for offshore wind faces costs soaring to seven billion euros, sparking calls to halt amid political pushback.
China power demand growing faster than expected in 2024, industry association says
The China Electricity Council now sees 2024 electricity consumption growing by seven per cent to 9.9 trillion kilowatt-hours.
