Focus on Electricity
Octopus Energy to invest $2.7 billion in UK clean energy
UK's Octopus Energy announced on Thursday it will invest £2 billion ($2.7 billion) in British clean energy projects by 2030.
More firm clean power needed to hit California climate goals, Edison Intl. CEO says
California needs firm clean energy, like geothermal and gas with carbon capture, to meet its 2045 zero-emissions goal.
Status update: U.S. offshore wind projects from permit stage to online
With U.S. offshore wind capacity set to grow rapidly over the next few years, we take stock of where things are now and...
New Jersey hits pause on offshore wind project Leading Light Wind
New Jersey hit the pause button Wednesday on the project for having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.
Scotland and GB Energy discuss ‘unrivalled opportunity’ for renewables
Scotland's First Minister, Mr Swinney, said the government will work constructively with GB Energy to revive the country's renewable potential.
Restarting nuclear power plants: The unprecedented gamble in the US
US energy companies plan to restart two nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and transition to clean energy.
GB Energy announcement welcomed as Starmer urged to ‘accelerate’ action
The announcement of GB Energy being based in Aberdeen has been welcomed, as ministers were urged to “accelerate” the creation of the agency....
Australia’s Macquarie to take minority stake in D.E. Shaw’s green energy arm for up to $1.73 billion
Macquarie Group is investing up to $1.73 billion for a minority stake in D.E. Shaw's green energy arm, signaling strong demand for renewable...
Three hydroelectric dams in Ecuador offline until water levels recover
Three hydroelectric dams in Ecuador have ceased operating due to low water levels amid the country's worst drought in over 60 years.
Brookfield sells Saeta renewable power business to Masdar for US$1.4B
TORONTO — Brookfield Renewable and its institutional partners have signed an agreement to sell its Saeta Yield renewable energy business in Europe to...
