Energy News Digest – December 8, 2025
EU channels €5.2 billion ETS revenues into clean transition, launches new auctions for hydrogen and industrial heat The European Commission has earmarked **€5.2 billion** of EU Emissions Trading System revenues for **net-zero technologies**, including funding a new “Net-Zero Technologies” call, a **third auction for renewable hydrogen production**, and the **first-ever EU auction for decarbonising industrial […]
Energy News Digest – December 4, 2025
Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm Produces First Power Ørsted’s 913 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany has begun feeding power into the grid [1]. Once fully operational, the facility will enable German industry to decarbonize at a large scale [1]. This represents a significant milestone for Germany’s offshore wind expansion […]
Energy News Digest – December 1, 2025
DOE Removes Renewable Energy Offices, Prioritizing Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power The Trump administration has eliminated or altered key Department of Energy offices supporting grid decarbonization, including the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management [1]. These offices have been […]
Energy News Digest – November 27, 2025
Global Renewable Capacity Additions Expected to Surge to 793 GW in 2025 Ember forecasts global renewable additions will reach 793 GW in 2025, representing an 11% increase compared to 717 GW in 2024[6]. Solar and wind growth is meeting all new electricity demand in the first three quarters of 2025, with Ember forecasting no growth […]
Energy News Digest – November 24, 2025
India Adds Record 20.1 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity in Five Months India achieved a major milestone by adding a record 20.1 GW of renewable energy capacity in just five months of fiscal year 2026, signaling a significant shift in the country’s energy landscape and accelerating its transition away from fossil fuels. This surge positions […]
Energy News Digest – November 20, 2025
Renewable Energy Now Cheaper and Healthier Than Fossil Fuels Solar and wind power are now less expensive than fossil fuels at utility scale and pose fewer health risks, yet their adoption faces challenges in developing countries due to policy and infrastructure barriers[1]. Record Global Investment in Energy Transition, But Gaps Remain Global investments in the […]
Energy News Digest – November 17, 2025
DOE Terminates Hundreds of Clean Energy Project Grants The U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to terminate hundreds of grants issued through its clean energy demonstration and efficiency offices, potentially impacting numerous solar and workforce training initiatives[1]. Solar for All Beneficiaries, States Sue EPA Over Program Termination Multiple Solar for All grant recipients and 23 […]
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 […]