Energy News Digest – July 1, 2025
Long Duration Energy Storage Deemed Critical for Renewable Integration At London Climate Action Week, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development released a new brief emphasizing that scaling long duration energy storage (LDES) is essential for managing the intermittency of renewables and achieving the global goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030. The report highlights […]
Energy News Digest – June 30, 2025
IEA Reports Record $450 Billion Global Solar Investment and Accelerating Renewable Growth The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that global investment in solar power is projected to reach a record $450 billion in 2025, with solar and wind deployment accelerating, particularly in Asia and Europe. Despite this momentum, the IEA warns that grid infrastructure investment—currently […]
Energy News Digest – June 29, 2025
EU Renewable Electricity Share Falls in Early 2025 Despite Solar Growth The share of electricity generated from renewables in the EU dropped to 42.5% in the first quarter of 2025, down 4.3 percentage points from the previous year, mainly due to declines in hydro and wind output. While solar generation increased significantly, this was not […]
Energy News Digest – June 28, 2025
China Surges Ahead with Record Renewable Energy Installations in 2025 China set new global records by adding 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind capacity in the first five months of 2025, pushing its total solar capacity above 1,080 GW. May alone saw 93 GW of solar and 26 GW of wind installed, […]
Energy News Digest – June 27, 2025
Croatia Aims for Full Renewable Electricity by 2030 Croatia is making strides towards achieving its ambitious goal of sourcing all its electricity from renewables by 2030. A recent study indicates that this target is entirely achievable through strategic planning and investment in renewable energy sources. The European Commission has also urged Croatia to accelerate its […]
Energy News Digest – June 26, 2025
Private Sector Mini-Grid Developers Sign Funding Agreements to Fast Track Zambia’s Electrification Efforts Sustainable Energy for All, supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, awarded over US$1.1 million to OnePower Zambia, Renwasol/Solar23, and Engie Energy Access Zambia to develop 43 mini-grids under the Zambia Energy Demand Stimulation Incentive (ZEDSI) programme. This initiative aims to provide clean, reliable […]
Energy News Digest – June 25, 2025
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 […]
Energy News Digest – June 24, 2025
Latin America and Caribbean Set to Achieve Over 75% Renewable Energy in 2025 The Latin America and Caribbean region is on track to surpass 75% renewables in its power mix by the end of 2025, with Brazil, Guatemala, and Chile leading in renewable generation. While hydropower remains dominant, significant investments are being made in solar […]
Energy News Digest – June 23, 2025
EU Renewable Electricity Share Drops in Early 2025, Despite Solar Growth The share of electricity generated from renewables in the EU fell to 42.5% in the first quarter of 2025, down from 46.8% a year earlier, due to significant declines in hydro and wind output that outweighed robust solar growth. Denmark, Portugal, and Croatia led […]
Energy News Digest – June 22, 2025
China Achieves Record 26% Wind and Solar Share in Electricity Generation China set a new milestone in its renewable energy transition, with wind and solar generating a record 26% of its electricity in April 2025, driven by a massive surge in solar capacity that has tripled its share since 2020. This marks a significant structural […]