The US power sector is undergoing a significant transformation this year, with electricity consumption projected to exceed 4,200 terawatt-hours (TWh) for the first time. Although just a 2% increase from 2024, this […]
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Why Coal Refuses to Go Quietly
The coal fleet operated by Berkshire Hathaway emits more noxious oxides than competitors, Reuters reported this week, taking aim at one of the many lucrative businesses of Warren Buffett. What the report […]
Masdar enters the Philippines eyeing 1GW of renewable energy projects by 2030
Masdar’s entry into the Philippines will support the country’s efforts to decarbonise and secure its 2030 target to achieve 35% renewable energy generation. By 2040, this figure will rise to 50%. Raphael […]
Is $80 Oil Here to Stay?
The global oil market entered uncharted territory this week as the United States tightened its grip on Russian oil exports through sweeping sanctions. These new measures, targeting 183 oil tankers and major […]
Growth of Data Centers Likely Faces Economic, Legal Challenges
Is it possible that the digital infrastructure and energy/power industries are overestimating the need for data centers, and for development of new energy facilities to be used to power them? […] The […]
Europe Leads the Charge in Nuclear Energy Expansion
The vast energy potential and clean nature of generating power through nuclear reactions have caused a surge in global demand, with nearly every region increasing nuclear energy investment by at least 50% […]
Plug Power Gets $1.7 Billion Loan Guarantee From DOE to Produce Hydrogen Fuel
The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) has continued to announce billions of dollars of loan guarantees to energy companies in the final days of the Biden administration, including for upgrades […] The […]
UK Nuclear Power Ambitions Hampered by Delays and Soaring Costs
As the U.K. government doubles down on plans to develop the country’s nuclear power industry following decades of neglect, severe delays and cost increases are hampering progress. Delays and rising costs at […]
Massive LNG Expansion Expected Worldwide Despite Green Transition
Since 2022, several countries worldwide have announced plans to expand their natural gas production capacity over the next decade, with multiple new large-scale projects coming online over the last three years. This […]
Accelerating grid modernization with open technology and standards
Alex Thornton is executive director of the Linux Foundation Energy. The power grid is undergoing its greatest transformation since inception, with new challenges imposing problems it is not equipped to handle. Historically, […]