Focus on Electricity
FERC votes to overhaul US electric transmission system
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved rules that set new requirements for moving electricity across states.
Chinese firms exit Romania solar tender after EU probe
The EU wants to defend European industry against growing threats and has launched probes into Chinese firms over state subsidies
How hard will new Biden tariffs hit China?
President Biden is set to announce new China tariffs as soon as Tuesday, targeting sectors including EVs and solar equipment
US discussed ‘overcapacity’ in Chinese solar manufacturing, coal in climate talks
The United States and China discussed Chinese overcapacity in solar and battery manufacturing, steel production and coal power during two days of bilateral...
Solar storm could bring auroras, power and telecoms disruptions: U.S. officials
A huge solar storm is heading for Earth, supercharging auroras and bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as early as Friday...
Opinion: China shifting to utility-scale solar, but obstacles remain
Opinion: China’s track record on solar, a critical decarbonization tool, is hardly above criticism, including in its domestic market, Joseph Webster writes.
Explainer: US agency to unveil plan to ease power transmission crunch
Long-awaited rule will attempt to ensure that a dozen fragmented U.S. regions adopt long-term plans to bring more transmission online.
China’s push for greener aluminium hit by erratic rains, power cuts
As rivers and reservoirs dwindle, smelters who flocked to southwest China for green energy find themselves scaling back production.
US set to impose tariffs on China EVs and more, Bloomberg reports
President Biden's China tariffs on strategic sectors set to be announced soon, say sources, as tensions remain high between the superpowers.
Costa Rica to ration electricity as drought bites
Costa Rica has become the latest Latin American country to introduce rationing due to drought, announcing Thursday it will limit access to electricity...
