Focus on Solar
Renewable energy to fall short of UN goal to triple by 2030, IEA says
Renewable energy will meet nearly half of electricity demand by 2030 but fall short of the U.N. goal to triple capacity, IEA reports.
Global energy-related CO2 emissions set to peak this year, consultancy DNV says
Global CO2 emissions from energy may peak in 2023, driven by cheaper solar and batteries, but slow declines risk 2.2C warming.
North East of Scotland must become ‘powerhouse of renewables revolution’: John Swinney
The First Minister will tell a renewables conference how the North East of Scotland must be “the powerhouse of the renewables revolution”.
US power use forecast to reach record highs in 2024 and 2025, EIA says
U.S. power consumption is projected to hit record highs in 2024 and 2025 due to growing AI, data center, and electrification demand.
China expresses concern over US chip and connected vehicle policies in high-stakes talks
China urges the U.S. to lift semiconductor sanctions and ease restrictions on Chinese vehicles, seeking better trade relations.
Arcadium deal could power Rio Tinto’s entry into lithium supplier big league
Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition to become the third-largest lithium producer amid growing EV demand and competition.
China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says
Chinese lithium overproduction causes an 80 per cent price drop, impacting global competition and hindering supply chain diversification.
Equinor buys 9.8% stake in wind developer Ørsted
The investment makes Equinor the second largest shareholder in Ørsted after the Danish government.
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Solar companies in Central and West Africa, like Easy Solar, are rapidly expanding, bringing affordable electricity to off-grid homes.
China leads the net zero transition – here’s what we can learn from its progress in Beijing and Hong Kong
China leads the global clean energy race, outspending the US and Europe tenfold and dominating solar, wind, and battery production.
