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
Energy Transition World Energy Outlook: Action needed to reduce critical minerals concentration risks "A single country is the dominant refiner for 19 out of 20 energy-related strategic minerals.” Melodie Michel 13 November 2025
Energy Transition Global renewable deployment beats records, but still falls short of tripling goal To meet the target set at COP28, the world would need to add 1,122 GW of renewable capacity every year from 2025 onward. Melodie Michel 15 October 2025
Energy Transition Apple expands Europe renewable portfolio to cover customer electricity use “By 2030, we want our users to know that all the energy it takes to charge their iPhone or power their Mac is matched with clean electricity.” Melodie Michel 14 October 2025
Energy Transition Energy transition slows in the US – but rest of the world maintains momentum Limiting global warming to 1.5°C without a temporary overshoot is no longer possible. Melodie Michel 08 October 2025
Energy Transition Fossil fuel production plans widely inconsistent with Paris Agreement “The increase in fossil fuel expansion plans over the last two years is alarming." Melodie Michel 22 September 2025
Energy Transition Existing clean power technologies can replace 75% of fossil fuel demand Renewables now attract twice as much investment as fossil fuels – 3.6 times more in the case of China. Melodie Michel 16 September 2025