UK reduces subsidies for Drax biomass power plant
Britain announced that it had reached a new agreement with Drax, which would reduce subsidies to the domestic power producers by half between 2027 and 2031. This will save consumers money while ensuring…
Clean energy companies pressure US lawmakers to protect subsides
On Wednesday, U.S. clean energy companies will be heading to Capitol Hill to urge Republican legislators not to eliminate lucrative tax credits that are contained in the landmark climate change legislation of former president Joe Biden.
Shares of Enphase rise as company forecasts revenue for Q1 above expectations
Enphase Energy, a maker of solar inverters, forecasted first-quarter revenues above market expectations on Tuesday. This was after robust demand led to a higher-than-expected operating profit for the fourth quarter…
Enphase shares soar as revenue forecasts for the first quarter are higher than expected
Enphase Energy, a maker of solar inverters, forecasted first-quarter revenues above Wall Street expectations Tuesday. This was after robust demand led to a higher-than-expected operating profit for the fourth quarter…
Premier Energies, India's largest solar energy company, halts U.S. plans for solar cell facilities amid policy uncertainty
Premier Energies, a manufacturer of Indian solar modules, announced on Monday that it would put on hold its plans to build a solar cell factory in the U.S. capable of producing 1 gigawatt. This decision…
Senate Democrats question EPA's blocking of federal grants committed
Senate Democrats asked the newly confirmed Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin on Friday to explain why his agency frozen federal funds already committed to grantees. They claimed the agency had violated federal law.
Falling temperatures and lower wind boost spot prices
The European spot electricity prices rose on Thursday due to lower wind production across wholesale markets in Europe and higher usage in France. This market is more exposed to the electric heating demand during winter.
Leading think tank: Wind is best for Sweden to achieve its climate goals.
A leading think-tank said that the cheapest way to help Sweden meet its projected rise in electricity demand and achieve net zero emissions by the year 2045 would be to build more wind farms onshore rather than increasing nuclear power plants.
Brazil's wind energy sector will slow in 2024 and then resume growth in 2027
The Brazilian wind energy sector is expected to continue declining until 2027, according to the local association ABEEolica. In recent years, Brazil's renewable power supply has soared thanks to government subsidies and incentives.
Octopus Energy purchases OX2’s French solar unit in order to accelerate development
Octopus Energy, a British company, acquired the French division of OX2, a Swedish firm that builds solar power plants in agricultural areas. Octopus plans to retain its French team and expand the solar portfolio currently under development.
Huafu fashion is among 37 Chinese companies that the US has banned imports of due to forced labor by Uyghurs.
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that the United States had banned imports of 37 companies from China over allegations of human rights abuses against the Uyghurs. These companies are in the textile…
Egypt rushes solar energy to catch up as gas prices soar
Egypt, with its few clouds, vast deserts, and well-developed electrical grid, has everything it needs to expand solar energy generation. It is only now that Egypt has begun to take advantage of these resources…
PacificLight Power builds a hydrogen-ready gas powered plant in Singapore
PacificLight Power said that it received approval on Friday from the Singapore Government to build a hydrogen-fueled gas power plant at Jurong Island. The project is part of the city's plan to decarbonise…
Spot prices drop on strong renewable production
German and French power prices dropped on Monday morning, as a result of the strong production from wind and solar farms in the region. At 1030 GMT, the German baseload power day-ahead was trading at 58 Euros/MWh.
Qcells claims that a new technology could reduce the space required for solar panels
Hanwha Corp.'s Qcells announced on Wednesday that it had made a significant breakthrough in a new solar technology. This has the potential of reducing the space needed by panels to generate electricity from the sun's light.
Nordic countries debate energy policy after spikes in power prices
On Thursday, the hourly electricity prices in certain parts of Scandinavia reached record levels. They were tenfold higher in some cases than average, due to cold weather and lower wind power production.
Indonesia's plans for renewable energy may endanger forests
Indonesia, which is heavily dependent on coal for electricity, needs to move away from fossil fuels. It aims to generate 75 gigawatts from renewable sources over the next fifteen years. This compares with the 13 gigawatts it produces today.
US solar industry's strategy for Trump's era downplays climate
The U.S. Solar Industry unveiled their lobbying strategy on Thursday for the incoming Trump Administration. They promoted themselves as a domestic employment engine that could help meet soaring demand for power…
Adani allegations bring India's clean-energy conundrum to the forefront
The allegations of bribery against Adani Group's founder Gautam Adani highlight the increasing difficulty that India's renewable energy developers have in finding buyers for their power. Officials say…
Phillips 66 and NextEra team up to power California refinerys with solar energy
The refiner announced on Tuesday that Phillips 66 would power its Rodeo refinery with a solar facility operated and owned by NextEra Energy. In a press statement, Phillips 66 said that the solar plant…
