Energy Transition

Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs

"The future of carbon-free energy is one that we will create – together.”

Melodie Michel

19 February 2026

Energy Transition

AI and air conditioning’s energy demand threaten clean power gains, scientists warn

“We need policies that curb unnecessary energy use and shape demand."

Melodie Michel

16 February 2026

Electrification

Global power demand is accelerating – but zero-emissions energy could cover 50% by 2030

"The increase in global power consumption through 2030 is set to be equivalent to adding more than two European Unions."

Melodie Michel

06 February 2026

Energy Transition

Airbus to meet half of its Germany and UK sites’ power needs with renewables

TotalEnergies will supply the electricity from new renewable assets with a capacity of 200 MW.

Melodie Michel

06 February 2026

Energy Transition

US court allows all wind projects blocked by Trump to resume construction

Ørsted and Equinor launched legal proceedings in early January to counter the Trump administration’s orders.

Melodie Michel

03 February 2026

Sustainable Finance

UK’s National Wealth Fund to drive more than £100bn into clean energy sectors

"Accelerate the transition to clean energy, transform communities and strengthen our self-sufficiency."

Melodie Michel

28 January 2026

Renewable energy

UK and EU sign deal to develop 100 GW of offshore wind energy in the North Sea

"This is Europe’s path to true independence.”

Melodie Michel

27 January 2026

Scope 2

Availability of hourly matching tariffs rises ahead of GHG Protocol update

This has “major implications” for the feasibility of implementing hourly matching for companies.

Melodie Michel

12 January 2026

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

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

Energy Transition

Dispatchable solar power now ‘economically feasible’ thanks to battery cost drop

"The economics for batteries are unrecognisable."

Melodie Michel

12 December 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