Focus on Infrastructure
Explainer: How China’s renewables rollout boosts its ‘war on sand’
China turns deserts into renewable energy assets, using solar farms to combat desertification while generating power.
UK govt publishes major action plan to decarbonize grid by 2030
Labour unveils a bold plan to achieve 95 per cent clean power by 2030, promising energy security, lower bills, and climate action.
Wisconsin tribe and other groups move to block pipeline reroute plans
A Wisconsin tribe and environmental groups filed a lawsuit to block Enbridge's pipeline reroute, citing environmental risks and regulatory failures.
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford’s threat to cut electricity
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to restrict electricity exports and bar American-made alcohol if Trump imposes tariffs, which he dismisses as "fine."
US grid-scale energy storage sees record installations, deployments in Q3
The U.S. energy storage market grew 80 per cent in Q3 2023, with 3,806 MW installed and 9,931 MWh deployed, setting new records.
US power deals down 36% in last year due to political uncertainty, PwC says
U.S. power and utilities deal value fell 36 per cent in 2024 due to political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Summit carbon project would be reassessed if US tax credits repealed, attorney says
Summit Carbon Solutions' CO2 pipeline project may be reassessed if U.S. tax credits for carbon capture are repealed.
Brazilian miner Vale invests in US startup as part of decarbonization push
Vale Ventures invested in Electrified Thermal Solutions, which develops fossil fuel-free heating tech to cut emissions in industry.
Iberdrola plans UK smart meter unit sale, sources say
ScottishPower, Iberdrola's subsidiary in the UK, manages over 2.5 million smart meters through its unit SP Smart Meter Assets Limited.
North Dakota regulators consider underground carbon dioxide storage permits for Midwest pipeline
North Dakota panel weighs carbon pipeline permits amid landowner protests and environmental debate over CO2 storage project.
