Focus on Electricity
Chinese cities swelter in record heat, rice-growing regions under threat
City of 12.5m bans non-essential lighting to conserve energy in China as heat wave puts the grid under strain.
India has pushed hard for solar – but in a surge, coal always gets the call
Despite the country's increase in renewable energy production, Indian coal power is still harnessed whenever there's a surge in demand.
SunPower files for bankruptcy protection, agrees to sell some assets for $45 million
Rival solar business will acquire some assets as SunPower bankruptcy sees renewables firm start sale process.
Moving toward circularity: The future of battery minerals
A report from RMI explores how advancements in battery technology and recycling could lead to net-zero mineral demand by 2050.
High temperatures scorch China, spiking power demand
Excessive heat across eastern China causes heavy demand on power grids, with EV owners told to charge at night.
The role of carbon accounting in supporting sustainable biofuels
Not all biofuels are created equal. The International Energy Agency explores how accurate carbon accounting can help biofuels become a key player in...
Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the US East Coast gets its electricity
Offshore wind farms could meet 11 times the global electricity demand by 2040, but getting the power to cities remains a challenge.
ScottishPower owner buys north-west England’s power network for £2.1bn
ScottishPower expands in UK, acquiring north-west England's grid for £2.1B, boosting its reach to 12M people across the UK.
Building the blueprint: Ontario moves to shape Canada’s nuclear energy future
Ontario positions itself as a leader in nuclear energy, aiming to partner with the U.S. to drive clean energy and decarbonization.
