Focus on Electricity
China nears peak emissions as climate envoy meets US counterpart
As China continues to install renewable energy capacity at record speeds, analysts say the country could hit peak emissions sooner than expected.
US to spend $7.3 billion on rural clean energy projects
Rural electric cooperatives get a boost from the Inflation Reduction Act as 16 projects funded to bring down costs and increase reliability.
If Australia wants to fast-track 100% renewables, it must learn from Europe’s risky path
While Australian governments could place climate action above all else sa the EU is doing, long-term progress requires securing local support.
New French nuclear reactor enters automatic shutdown
Flamanville reactor shuts down automatically a day after starting up for the first time as technical checks continue.
France’s Orano selects Tennessee site to build uranium enrichment plant
Orano selects Oak Ridge, TN, for a U.S. uranium enrichment plant, reducing reliance on Russian uranium and creating 300+ jobs.
Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride
South Africa electricity market reform: It's a process that evolves over years as technologies and markets change. It is not a destination.
Coal generates less than 50% of Australian power for first time
Stormy weather helps push wind production up as Australia's usage of coal to create electricity drops below half.
Ukraine cuts output at nuclear plant after Russian attacks
Reduction of power produced at Ukraine nuclear facility comes after Russian attacks on transmission systems and infrastructure.
Another New Jersey offshore wind project runs into turbulence
Amid opposition in New Jersey, proposed offshore wind farm development held up by failing to secure a manufacturer for turbine blades.
Eco-friendly French cargo ship revives sail power
The Anemos, the world's largest cargo sail ship, completed its maiden voyage to New York, aiming to revive eco-friendly shipping.
