Wind power European wind firms challenge Trump-led project suspensions in court Orsted and Equinor's respective offshore wind projects are both close to completion. Melodie Michel 05 January 2026
Energy Transition Microsoft partners with Iberdrola on wind energy and AI "We’re setting a new standard for how technology and energy can drive positive change at scale." Melodie Michel 23 December 2025
Renewable energy UK generated record levels of solar energy in 2025 A total of 6.3% of the country’s electricity came from solar this year. Melodie Michel 22 December 2025
Electric Vehicles More than a quarter of new cars sold globally in 2025 are electric: Report “This is a major turning point. In 2025, the centre of gravity has moved." Melodie Michel 16 December 2025
Energy Transition Dispatchable solar power now ‘economically feasible’ thanks to battery cost drop "The economics for batteries are unrecognisable." Melodie Michel 12 December 2025
Sustainable Finance Green economy to generate US$7tn by 2030: Report "The green transition continues to be one of the biggest growth opportunities of our time." Melodie Michel 04 December 2025
Fossil fuels UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans "The beginning of the end of oil and gas in this country." Melodie Michel 27 November 2025
Critical minerals UK seeks to produce 10% of critical minerals needs domestically by 2035 UK demand for lithium – an essential component in batteries – could rise by 1,100% in the next 10 years. Melodie Michel 24 November 2025
COP30 COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance "More scrutiny of fossil fuel producers and more money for forests and adaptation, and a new, rising emphasis on trade and implementation." Melodie Michel 24 November 2025
Transition Finance Energy transition investment reached record US$2.4tn in 2024, up 20% "Funding for renewables is soaring but remains highly concentrated in the most advanced economies." Melodie Michel 18 November 2025
COP30 CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture. Melodie Michel 18 November 2025
Mining Report highlights human rights blind spots in critical minerals financing “Europe’s clean energy transition is being financed at the expense of its sustainability track record." Melodie Michel 17 November 2025