Focus on Electricity
US power deals down 36% in last year due to political uncertainty, PwC says
U.S. power and utilities deal value fell 36 per cent in 2024 due to political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Brazilian miner Vale invests in US startup as part of decarbonization push
Vale Ventures invested in Electrified Thermal Solutions, which develops fossil fuel-free heating tech to cut emissions in industry.
UK low-carbon renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels for first time
Wind power is close to becoming the single largest source of UK power for the first time, says Ember analysis of renewable energy...
Blown off course, turbine giant Orsted seeks second wind
Orsted was dealt a $4 billion blow last year when it cancelled wind farm projects in the US.
US solar industry downplays climate in strategy for Trump era
U.S. solar capacity grew 128% during Trump's first term in office.
US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
Tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase to 25%.
Improve consenting process to meet wind power targets, report suggests
All levels of government need to improve capacity in the consenting process for wind projects, a report on the UK’s clean power ambitions...
Seaway7 signs vessel reservation agreement for UK offshore wind farm
Luxembourg – 11 December 2024 - Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced that Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group,...
Big oil eyes powering big tech’s data center demand
This comes after Exxon Mobil said it is adding carbon-capture to natural gas-fired power plants supplying data centers.
In Michigan and Wisconsin, cities are finding rooftops alone may not achieve solar energy goals
Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, and Madison adopt utility-scale solar, blending partnerships and rooftop projects for clean energy.
