UAE Breaks Ground on World’s Largest 24/7 Renewable Energy Project
The United Arab Emirates has begun construction on the world’s largest combined solar power and battery storage project, designed to deliver 1 GW of continuous clean energy by integrating a 5.2 GW solar plant with a 19 GWh battery system—the most advanced of its kind globally[3]. The facility, developed by Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company, will use AI-enhanced forecasting and predictive analytics to ensure reliability, avoid 5.7 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, and support the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals when operational by 2027[3].
Renewables Overtake Coal in Global Electricity Mix for First Time
For the first time on record, renewables have surpassed coal in the global electricity mix, with solar generation up by a third and wind up 7% year-on-year in the first half of 2025[2]. Solar and wind together met 83% of the increase in global electricity demand, leading to a slight decline in coal generation worldwide[4].
Global Renewable Energy Investment Hits Record $386 Billion in First Half of 2025
Global investment in renewable energy reached a record $386 billion in the first half of 2025, despite political and policy headwinds in some regions[2]. China led the surge, with offshore wind attracting $39 billion, while the EU and other markets also saw significant growth[12].
Connecticut Grapples With Energy Policy Uncertainty as Federal Tax Credits Expire
Connecticut faces uncertainty in planning its energy future as federal tax credits for renewables expire and new policies create headwinds for solar and wind projects[5]. The state is expediting proposals for solar and onshore wind, but officials warn that power prices may rise and clean energy deployment could slow without federal support[5].
California Advances Major Solar Legislation as U.S. Faces Potential Solar Slowdown
California lawmakers passed bills to remove state taxes on federal solar incentives and create a regional electricity market, while a new report warns U.S. anti-solar policies could cut 44 GW of solar deployment by 2030[6]. Nationally, clean energy jobs grew three times faster than the overall economy in 2024, but growth has slowed due to federal policy