The global energy storage market is entering a new phase of scale and complexity, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest outlook. Cumulative capacity is forecast to grow to more than 7 TWh by […]
Orbital Marine Power secures European Commission approval for tidal energy array
Orbital Marine Power secures European Commission approval for tidal energy array Published by Abby Butler, Editorial Assistant Energy Global, Monday, 12 October 2026 09:00 Orbital Marine Power, developer and operator of the […]
France defines terms for long-term capacity auction
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has proposed an initial framework for implementing the country’s new capacity mechanism ahead of the first long-term auction, covering the winter of 2030-31. The mechanism is […]
Australia Approves Giant Coal Extension Despite Paris Commitments
Australia has long been known for its strong coal industry, being one of the world’s largest producers and exporters. While much of the world moves away from coal in favour of cleaner […]
“No economic case:” Global experts say nuclear has role in some countries, but makes no sense in Australia
As opposition parties talk nuclear, a new global report from energy experts say it would make no sense in Australia, and simply add costs and cause delays. The post “No economic case:” […]
How Low Can the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Actually Go?
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve held just 283 million barrels of oil at the end of September, according to Reuters, the lowest level since October 1982, back when the reserve was still […]
India’s Battery Storage Capacity Set to Surge Nearly 50 Fold by 2032
India’s annual battery storage installations are set to nearly double every year by the 2032 fiscal year, as the renewable energy boom drives increased investment in battery energy storage systems (BESS), a […]
Rooftop solar records continue to tumble, as sunny Spring sets new high for Australia’s main grid
Sunny spring weather has produced a "remarkable sequence" of renewable energy records over the past five days, including a new output high for the National Electricity Market. The post Rooftop solar records […]
Bus Buyers Have Overwhelmingly Chosen Battery-Electric
Zero-emission bus procurement has moved beyond the stage where battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses should be treated as two parallel technologies waiting for the market to decide between them. Transit agencies have […]
Beyond the checklist: How connected asset data is reshaping grid risk
Utility regulators across the country are converging on the same expectation: inspections must produce more than a compliance checklist. From Hawaii’s wildfire mitigation plan updates to Texas’s new WMP filing guidance, state […]
