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A major setback for nuclear power

13 November 2023

The decision to cancel the first small modular reactor planned in the US is a blow to hopes of a new source of dispatchable low-carbon power.

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Harnessing the sun: how rising solar power demand impacts base metals

09 August 2021

Falling production costs and improving efficiency are set to drive up demand for solar power, and that could be good news for base metals like aluminium, copper and zinc.

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Permitting reform could help ease US grid bottlenecks

10 March 2023

Proposals to expedite infrastructure projects are back on the agenda. They could help ease strains created by the rapid growth in renewables.

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What could COP28 mean for Article 6?

27 November 2023

Decisions made in Dubai could pave the way to a truly global carbon offset market.

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US solar to end the year with 55% more capacity than 2022

07 December 2023

Supply chain constraints have alleviated, sparking the largest year of solar installations in the US by far.

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Is the industry taking the wrong approach to Scope 3 emissions reporting?

27 August 2024

We are joined by Jenny Ahlen, Managing Director at the We Mean Business Coalition. Jenny directs the strategy, coordination, and execution of their net zero programs and campaigns; these include a focus on improving the way scope 3 emissions are approached.

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Will semi-solid battery technology render solid-state batteries redundant?

27 July 2022

Developers have struggled to scale the production of solid-state batteries – emerging semi-solid tech could offer an alternative.

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President Trump's executive orders on energy

23 January 2025

Trump’s first-day energy policies signal a return to fossil fuel dominance, with executive orders on the Paris Agreement exit, boosting US oil and gas production and halting wind power growth. Discover how these moves reshape energy policy and industry.

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COP29 faces climate finance challenge

12 November 2024

The COP29 climate talks began on Monday with climate finance at the top of the agenda. A meaningful deal would show the international effort to tackle climate change is still alive. Failure could further delay the transition to low-carbon energy.

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Are PPAs still playing their part in the expansion of solar? | Podcast

15 September 2023

David Banmiller and Harald Overholm discuss Alight's remarkable journey from a small player to a major force in solar energy. Plus, the key role of power-purchase agreements (PPAs).

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Why are US distributed solar customer acquisition costs still on the rise?

15 November 2023

Installers grow weary of investing further in marketing strategies amidst a residential market slowdown

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New fears about security of supply in the energy transition

30 October 2023

China’s moves to restrict graphite exports are a concern for battery manufacturers worldwide. How serious is the threat?

Opinion

Can America build new energy projects faster? Should it?

20 August 2024

Proposed permitting reforms could accelerate both renewable energy projects and new fossil fuel infrastructure. Is that a good deal for the climate? Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert to unpack what the proposal could mean for the future of energy in America.

Opinion

The EV boom depends on policy support

28 October 2022

Manufacturers are betting big on the rapid growth of EV sales in the US. Political and legal uncertainty is the greatest risk.

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Global solar capacity to increase 32% compared to 2022

12 October 2023

We've increased our outlook for this year by 20% due to strong growth through the first half of the year and continued market strength

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Vaccinations point the way to energy demand recovery

19 March 2021

It has been a rough week for crude prices, but as vaccine availability continues to widen, hopes of a sustained pick-up in activity are well founded

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As racks scale, power must change

30 June 2026

As AI factories demand more power, the biggest infrastructure challenge may not be compute, but how electricity reaches the chip

Opinion

Drone strikes attempt to disrupt Saudi oil exports

12 March 2021

Houthi militants have failed in recent attempts to hit targets in Saudi Arabia. But markets and governments are watching closely for a possible threat to oil supplies

Opinion

Winter reliability and the road to net zero

28 April 2021

Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc on electric and gas systems unprepared for the challenge. What are the implications for ensuring reliable electric supply as the energy transition progresses?

Opinion

North American power markets: navigating a trickier path to decarbonisation

15 February 2024

North America’s energy transition could be longer, more expensive and more politically contentious than previously predicted

Opinion

How electric vehicles are driving the nickel sulphate market

08 June 2020

Demand for nickel sulphate for EV batteries will accelerate past a 2020 slowdown. Can the industry keep pace?

Opinion

The key takeaways from our PJM, MISO and ERCOT seasonal outlook webinars

27 September 2023

What are the current topics creating a buzz for major US electricity grid operators?

Opinion

China’s top 5 ‘must haves’ from COP26

02 September 2021

With COP26 rapidly approaching, China’s special envoy on climate change, Xie Zhenhua, recently announced that Beijing would release more details of its climate strategy “very soon”. The clock is ticking.

Opinion

The Trump administration's AI strategy points to strong growth in US power

25 November 2024

AI needs data centres, which need power. If AI is a national security priority, then so is electricity. That principle will shape the Trump administration’s policies. Gas-fired plants will be favored, but low-carbon energy could benefit, too.

Opinion

Nord Stream 2 nears the finish line

24 June 2021

The gas pipeline from Russia to Germany has been acknowledged as a “fait accompli” by the US. The European market will still need more LNG

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How reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?

27 October 2023

Amid a challenging year for the offshore wind sector, recent setbacks have increased costs but are now also starting to spur vital policy changes. The industry is now in a position to reverse setbacks and advance toward ambitious goals, encouraging greater investments in renewables and job growth over the next decade

Opinion

Is European power rising to the challenge of decarbonisation?

22 July 2024

Despite record-breaking levels of renewables investment over the coming years, achieving decarbonisation targets remains a challenge across Europe. Power prices will be supported by growing flexibility, but competition in some markets will be strong and diversification of revenue stacks will be critical to success

Opinion

Debut of the first EU carbon border tax

30 January 2023

In December, 2022, the EU reached a provisional agreement on a first-of-its-kind Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

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A power-up for US renewables

10 December 2021

Passage of the Build Back Better Act is by no means certain, but if it passes, it could have a dramatic effect on the US solar industry, supercharging its growth.

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Top 10 articles of 2022

A major setback for nuclear power

Harnessing the sun: how rising solar power demand impacts base metals

Permitting reform could help ease US grid bottlenecks

What could COP28 mean for Article 6?

US solar to end the year with 55% more capacity than 2022

Is the industry taking the wrong approach to Scope 3 emissions reporting?

Will semi-solid battery technology render solid-state batteries redundant?

President Trump's executive orders on energy

COP29 faces climate finance challenge

Are PPAs still playing their part in the expansion of solar? | Podcast

Why are US distributed solar customer acquisition costs still on the rise?

New fears about security of supply in the energy transition

Can America build new energy projects faster? Should it?

The EV boom depends on policy support

Global solar capacity to increase 32% compared to 2022

Vaccinations point the way to energy demand recovery

As racks scale, power must change

Drone strikes attempt to disrupt Saudi oil exports

Winter reliability and the road to net zero

North American power markets: navigating a trickier path to decarbonisation

How electric vehicles are driving the nickel sulphate market

The key takeaways from our PJM, MISO and ERCOT seasonal outlook webinars

China’s top 5 ‘must haves’ from COP26

The Trump administration's AI strategy points to strong growth in US power

Nord Stream 2 nears the finish line

How reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?

Is European power rising to the challenge of decarbonisation?

Debut of the first EU carbon border tax

A power-up for US renewables

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