Focus on Electricity
Clean energy adoption in Global South overtakes North on path to growth
The Global South is adopting renewable energy technologies at a faster rate than the Global North: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
As coal plants shut in Romania, some miners transition to green energy while others are reluctant
Romania's coal workers resist retraining for green jobs despite industry decline, fearing change amid political inaction.
NextEra beats Q3 profit estimates on renewables strength
NextEra Energy's third-quarter profit beat Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, helped by strength in its renewables unit.
UK bank Nationwide Building Society will offer bigger interest-free loans for green retrofitting
The bank is offering interest-free loans of up to £20,000 to help its mortgage customers make their homes more energy efficient.
Tesla to sell home battery system in Japan through Yamada chain, Nikkei reports
Tesla, the EV giant, aims to speed up distribution of its home battery system in Japan by partnering with Yamada Holdings.
Finance guide could spur extra $200 billion for sustainable development, JPMorgan says
A JPMorgan executive says a new finance guide could unlock an extra $200B annually for projects with positive social or environmental impact.
Eletrobras, Ocean Winds agree to assess offshore wind projects in Brazil
Brazilian power firm Eletrobras signs MoU with Ocean Winds to study the development of offshore wind farms in Brazil.
Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in three states
Offshore wind projects in NY, NJ, and MD advance amid regulatory reviews and escalating legal challenges from opponents.
US extends semiconductor tax breaks to some solar factories
The U.S. extends a tax break to solar wafer makers, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on China.
Windfall tax backlash menaces Spain’s green energy sector
Spain's government has infuriated banking and energy giants by wanting to maintain a windfall tax on them, threatening crucial investments for the country's...
