Focus on Electricity
Brazil inflation picks up in mid-October with higher electricity costs
Inflation in Brazil rose due to higher electricity costs, driving up consumer prices in Latin America's largest economy.
Dutch environmental agency warns on North Sea wind project delays
Delays in the Netherlands' rollout of offshore wind are already raising greenhouse emissions.
European leaders meet to re-energise offshore wind power
North Sea nations meet in Denmark to boost offshore wind power, aiming for 20,000 turbines by 2050 amid China’s dominance.
Equinor eyes lower spending on renewables after Orsted transaction
Equinor may cut renewable investments by 2030 after buying a $2.5B stake in Orsted, citing better access to wind assets.
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.
