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 […]
Energy News Digest – June 21, 2025
Senate Moves to Scale Back Clean Energy Tax Credits The U.S. Senate is advancing proposals to reduce clean energy tax credits originally passed under the Inflation Reduction Act, which could impact the pace of renewable energy investment and deployment in the country. Key elements under consideration include scaling back incentives for solar, wind, and other […]
Energy News Digest – June 20, 2025
World Economic Forum: 2025 Shows Fastest Progress on Energy Transition Since Pre-COVID The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Energy Transition Index reveals that global progress towards clean energy has accelerated at its fastest pace since before the COVID-19 pandemic. A new survey by Greenpeace and Oxfam finds that 8 out of 10 people globally support a […]
Energy News Digest – June 19, 2025
EU National Energy Plans Project Major Rise in Renewables, 7% Decline in Gas by 2030 Final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) for the European Union indicate that renewable energy deployment is accelerating, with gas usage projected to fall by 7% by 2030. This shift highlights the EU’s increased efforts to decarbonize the power sector […]