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UN climate chief tells Europe war-driven energy crisis is another ‘abject lesson’ on fossil fuel dependency

UN climate chief tells Europe war-driven energy crisis is another ‘abject lesson’ on fossil fuel dependency

"Renewable energy allows countries to insulate themselves from global turmoil."

16 March 2026

Global renewable energy capacity set to more than double in the next five years

Energy Transition

Global renewable energy capacity set to more than double in the next five years

"Global renewables are increasingly decoupling from US federal policy."

13 March 2026

Solar remains largest source of new power capacity in the US, despite slowdown

Energy Transition

Solar remains largest source of new power capacity in the US, despite slowdown

“Strong demand growth combined with escalating costs of new gas plants will allow solar to remain competitive, even without tax credits.”

11 March 2026

Battery storage driving unprecedented energy innovation: IEA

Energy Transition

Battery storage driving unprecedented energy innovation: IEA

Batteries accounted for a whopping 40% of all energy patenting in 2023.

17 February 2026

UK secures record amount of clean energy in renewables auctions

Energy Transition

UK secures record amount of clean energy in renewables auctions

New onshore wind and solar has been agreed at less than half cost of building and operating new gas power stations.

10 February 2026

For the first time, renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU

Energy Transition

For the first time, renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU

“The next priority for the EU should be to put a serious dent in reliance on expensive, imported gas."

23 January 2026

UK generated record levels of solar energy in 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.

22 December 2025

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

Energy Transition

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

"The economics for batteries are unrecognisable."

12 December 2025

Global renewable deployment beats records, but still falls short of tripling goal

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.

15 October 2025

Apple expands Europe renewable portfolio to cover customer electricity use

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.”

14 October 2025

Renewable power capacity expected to more than double by 2030

Energy Transition

Renewable power capacity expected to more than double by 2030

"Policymakers need to pay close attention to supply chain security and grid integration challenges.”

07 October 2025

Fossil fuels focus hinders EU cleantech investment and climate transition

Energy Transition

Fossil fuels focus hinders EU cleantech investment and climate transition

In 2023, the EU faced a climate investment gap of €344 billion.

03 September 2025