Energy News Digest – November 13, 2025
Renewables Generate More Electricity than Coal Globally for the First Time In 2025, renewable energy sources produced more electricity worldwide than coal for the first time, marking a major milestone in the global energy transition[2]. This shift is driven by rapid growth in solar and wind installations, though the current pace still falls short of […]
Energy News Digest – November 10, 2025
South America’s Renewable Energy Transition Set to Deliver Economic and Social Gains A new IRENA report released at COP30 highlights that South America’s power sector could generate up to 98.5% of its electricity from renewables by 2050, but achieving this requires annual investments of $500 billion and significant grid modernization. The transition is expected to […]
Energy News Digest – November 6, 2025
Green Projects Deepen China-ASEAN Renewable Energy Collaboration China and ASEAN nations have expanded cooperation on large-scale renewable energy projects, boosting regional decarbonization and economic ties. The initiatives are expected to accelerate clean energy integration and support the region’s climate commitments.[1] Dogger Bank Wind Farm to Deliver £6.1 Billion Economic Boost to UK The massive Dogger […]
Energy News Digest – November 5, 2025
DOE Terminates Hundreds of Clean Energy Project Grants The U.S. Department of Energy announced the termination of hundreds of grants through its Clean Energy Demonstrations and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offices, threatening numerous solar initiatives, including those focused on workforce development and operations training. These cuts could significantly impact ongoing efforts to expand renewable […]
Energy News Digest – November 4, 2025
DOE Terminates Hundreds of Clean Energy Project Grants The U.S. Department of Energy announced it will terminate hundreds of grants issued through its Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, impacting numerous solar and renewable initiatives, including workforce training programs[4]. This move is expected to slow progress on clean energy deployment […]
Energy News Digest – November 3, 2025
DOE Terminates Hundreds of Clean Energy Project Grants The U.S. Department of Energy announced it will terminate hundreds of grants issued through the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, impacting numerous solar and renewable energy initiatives, including training programs for operations and maintenance technicians. The decision is expected to disrupt […]
Energy News Digest – November 2, 2025
Pacific Northwest Faces Rolling Blackouts Amid Grid and Renewable Energy Shortfalls A major new study finds that Oregon and Washington are at risk of rolling blackouts starting as soon as 2026 due to lagging electrical grid upgrades and insufficient renewable energy capacity, with the gap between projected demand and supply potentially reaching 9 gigawatts by […]
Energy News Digest – November 1, 2025
Texas Grid Meets Record Demand With Nearly 40% Renewable Energy Solar and wind power supplied almost 40% of Texas’ electricity demand in the first nine months of 2025, with utility-scale solar generation up 50% year-over-year and battery storage playing an increasing role in grid reliability. The state’s independent ERCOT grid led the nation in demand […]
Energy News Digest – October 31, 2025
Illinois Passes Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act The Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, solidifying the state’s position as a clean energy leader and bringing billions in benefits to businesses and residents through expanded renewable energy and grid modernization initiatives[1]. European Renewable Profitability Faces Pressure from Low Prices European […]
Energy News Digest – October 30, 2025
World Breaks Renewable Energy Records, But Acceleration Needed to Meet 2030 Goals Global renewable energy capacity additions hit a record 582 GW in 2024, according to a joint report by IRENA, COP30, and the Global Renewables Alliance, but this pace is insufficient to achieve the COP28 target of tripling renewables to 11.2 TW by 2030. […]