EU Renewable Electricity Share Falls in Early 2025 Despite Solar Gains
The share of electricity generated from renewables in the EU dropped to 42.5% in Q1 2025, a decrease of 4.3 percentage points from the same period in 2024. This decline was mainly due to reduced hydro and wind output, which offset significant growth in solar generation, with the largest drops observed in Greece, Lithuania, and Slovakia.[5]
German Utility EWE Shelves Major Green Hydrogen Project Over Regulatory Hurdles
German utility EWE has decided to halt its planned 50 MW green hydrogen project, citing “excessive regulations” as the primary obstacle. This follows a broader trend of project cancellations in Germany’s green hydrogen sector, raising concerns about the impact of regulatory barriers on the country’s energy transition goals.[1]
Global Clean Energy Transition Accelerates but Energy Security and Emissions Remain Challenges
The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Energy Transition Index reports the fastest global progress in clean energy since before the pandemic, with 65% of countries improving their scores and 28% advancing across all key areas. However, despite $2 trillion invested in clean energy in 2024, energy security has stalled and global emissions have reached record highs, highlighting the need for more resilient grids and targeted investment, especially in emerging economies.[8]
Massive Nevada Solar and Storage Project Advances as Part of U.S. Renewable Push
The Valmy Grassroot project in Nevada broke ground in April 2025 and will combine 500 MW of solar PV with a 500 MW/2,000 MWh battery energy storage system, representing a $1.2 billion investment. This hybrid facility, covering nearly 7,000 acres, is designed to enhance grid stability and contribute significantly to the U.S. clean energy supply as part of broader efforts to decarbonize the power sector.[6]
Global Sustainable Energy Market Forecasts Strong Growth Through 2029 Driven by Innovation
BCC Research forecasts robust growth in sustainable energy markets through 2029, highlighting innovations in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), as well as carbon credit systems and sustainable marine fuels. The report emphasizes the need for sustained R&D to scale these technologies and notes that carbon pricing initiatives are expanding rapidly, with projections to cover 50% of global emissions by 2030.[3]
UN: Energy Access Improving Globally, but More Funding Needed
A joint UN press release on June 25, 2025, reports that global energy access has improved, but stresses that international financial support remains crucial to accelerate progress and address persistent disparities, particularly in the most vulnerable regions.[2]