Energy News Digest – September 9, 2025
US Clean Energy Tax Credit Monetisation Set to Hit $60 Billion in 2025 A new report projects that the US will reach up to $60 billion in clean energy tax credit monetisation in 2025, a significant increase from $52 billion the previous year, driven by rising tax equity investments and strong interest in solar PV […]
Energy News Digest – September 8, 2025
Global Solar Capacity Surges 64% in First Half of 2025 The world installed 380 GW of new solar capacity in the first six months of 2025, representing a 64% increase compared to the same period in 2024, and marking the fastest growth ever recorded for solar power globally.[5] This rapid expansion underscores solar’s leading role […]
Energy News Digest – September 7, 2025
Global Solar Installations Surge 64% to Record 380 GW in First Half of 2025 Worldwide, 380 GW of new solar capacity was installed in the first half of 2025, a 64% increase over the same period in 2024, with China contributing 67% of the total by adding 256 GW—more than double the rest of the […]
Energy News Digest – September 6, 2025
U.S. Clean Energy Procurement Drops Sharply, Storage Grows A major industry report notes a 32% drop in new clean energy procurement agreements in the U.S. during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with project pipeline growth stagnating. Despite this, energy storage installations surged by 63% year-over-year, and Arizona surpassed […]
Energy News Digest – September 5, 2025
EU Announces First Sectoral Tripartite Contracts for Offshore Wind and Energy Storage On September 5, 2025, EU Commissioner Jørgensen unveiled the first two sectorial tripartite contracts, focusing on offshore wind and energy storage, to accelerate collaboration between developers, industrial consumers, and the public sector. The initiative aims to reach up to 88 GW of offshore […]
Energy News Digest – September 4, 2025
EU Signs Landmark Grant Agreement for Bornholm Energy Island Offshore Hub The European Commission has finalized a major grant agreement exceeding €645 million to support the Bornholm Energy Island project, which will connect multiple offshore wind farms via a single hub on the Danish island of Bornholm. The infrastructure—comprising new converter stations and a 200-kilometre […]
Energy News Digest – September 3, 2025
US Curtails Renewable Energy Subsidies and Tightens Wind/Solar Project Permitting The US government is rapidly reducing subsidies for renewables and introducing new obstacles for wind and solar projects, including unpredictable tariff changes and more stringent permitting requirements. Industry leaders are reporting delays in signing new power purchase agreements (PPAs) and increased uncertainty over supply chain […]
Energy News Digest – September 2, 2025
CINEA Launches 5th Call for Cross-Border Renewable Energy Projects On September 2, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) opened its 5th call for projects seeking Cross-Border Renewable Energy (CB RES) status, a prerequisite for EU funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy Programme. The initiative aims to strengthen EU energy security […]
Energy News Digest – September 1, 2025
European Commission Approves Five New Cross-Border Renewable Energy Projects The European Commission has added five new cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) projects to its official list, making a total of 13 eligible for financial support under the CEF Energy programme. Highlights include the 1 GW Liivi Bay Offshore Wind Farm in Estonia and the 200 […]
Energy News Digest – August 31, 2025
Renewables Set to Cover 90% of Global Electricity Demand Growth in 2025, Surpassing Coal An IEA report forecasts that renewable energy will account for 90% of the increase in global electricity demand in 2025, with solar and wind generation rising to 17% of the global energy mix this year and 19% next year[1]. For the […]