Focus on Infrastructure
Massive blackouts roil Cuba
Power outages totalling 14 hours or more per day were reported on Thursday across much of crisis-racked Cuba.
California rooftop solar subsidy to cost $8.5 billion a year, says ratepayer advocate
A California solar subsidy will cost non-solar ratepayers $8.5 billion annually by 2024, raising electricity rates, a report finds.
Alberta regulator fines Imperial Oil over tailings leak
The Alberta Energy Regulator has imposed a penalty of C$50,000 on Imperial Oil over toxic tailings leak at its Kearl oil sands mine.
Cannon-Brookes: Australia’s billionaire climate warrior
How a Twitter bet put one man on the road to reshaping the "golden ticket" of Australia's green economy – which is now...
Blackouts in extreme weather drive demand for cleaner backup power
Green alternatives to generators are expensive but increasingly popular as people turn to solar arrays and battery storage instead of burning gasoline.
Analysis: Brazil’s grid caps wind and solar, threatening renewable projects
Temporary power caps on wind and solar plants in Brazil is making renewable investments in the country less viable, say industry insiders.
Top US oilfield firm Halliburton hit by cyberattack
Halliburton hit by cyberattack impacting operations at its Houston campus, disrupting global networks, source says.
Let it shine: top solar projects worldwide
As the Australian government approves the AA-PowerLink scheme, read about the rest of the globe's solar megaprojects
World’s ‘largest solar precinct’ approved by Australian government
$30bn Australia-Asia Power Link given the green light to deliver six gigawatts of clean energy through underwater cables to Singapore.
UK policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests
British public have noticed rush of UK clean energy policy announcements since election, with most approving of push for renewables.
