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Brazil yanks temp work visas for China’s BYD after trafficking claims
Brazil has suspended temporary work visas for BYD after 163 Chinese workers were found in "slavery-like conditions" at a site in Bahia.
Duke Energy files to recover $1.1 billion in hurricane costs
Duke Energy seeks to recover $1.1B from hurricane costs, raising residential bills by $21 per 1,000 kWh in March 2025.
Climate-friendly electricity sees big battery projects soar again for 2024
In 2024, U.S. battery storage surged 71 per cent, reaching 24 GWh, offering cleaner energy and reducing reliance on polluting plants.
China dominates solar PV manufacturing and trade barriers unlikely to change that
Trade barriers in the EU and U.S. have been largely ineffectual against China's dominance in solar PV manufacturing.
Manitoba government questioned over push for rate freeze on electricity
Manitoba Hydro posted a net loss of $157 million in the last fiscal year and is set to end up in the red...
What is China’s Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?
Jinjiang has rejected the claim about workers in slavery-like conditions in a Brazil factory.
Move over Mercedes: Chinese cars grab Mexican market share
Asian brands benefited from an exemption from import tariffs on electric vehicles.
Big Oil backtracks on renewables push as climate agenda falters
Major European energy companies are slowing and sometimes reversing their renewables investments.
Brazil says workers at China’s BYD site are victims of human trafficking
BYD affiliate Jinjiang said that the portrayal of the workers as "enslaved" was inaccurate.
China’s CATL to seek Hong Kong listing
CATL plans to issue offshore H-shares and apply for a listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
