The worst energy crisis in history is sending ripples across global markets, and optimism is in short supply. IEA’s chief said the current crisis is worse than all previous ones put together. […]
Why Nuclear Won’t Shield Europe From Energy Price Shocks
Every time energy prices spike, nuclear power makes a comeback in the debate. The argument is familiar. If Europe had more nuclear, it would be insulated from volatile gas markets. Prices would […]
Coal Is Back — and Japan Is Driving the Rally
Japan’s heavy dependence on imported energy is being put through a real-time stress test. The crisis triggered by the war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has […]
Peak load tipped to double as industries flock to Australia’s world-first 100 pct renewables grid
Peak demand is expected to double over the next decade as industries flock to take advantage of the world’s first 100 pct net renewable grid built around wind and solar. The post […]
Have researchers broken through the “impossible” solar conversion ceiling?
A group of international researchers are touting a “dream technology” that could supercharge solar energy conversion to levels around 130%, compared to the sub-30% levels we see today. The post Have researchers […]
Home battery rebate numbers surge past 300,000 as storage shields grid from overseas shocks
Australia setting battery records across the market as home energy rebate passes a new milestone and Bowen credits storage for shielding grid from overseas shocks. The post Home battery rebate numbers surge […]
Transmission superhighways will revolutionise energy, but distribution network “roads” will drive the transition
We are so focused on building new transmission superhighways that we’re ignoring the smaller stuff – the existing roads of tried and tested distribution networks. The post Transmission superhighways will revolutionise energy, […]
Turn Me Loose – Where Western Canadian Crude Oil Goes and How it Gets There
End markets for Canadian crude oil have evolved as production and export capacity have grown, especially in the past few years. Today, we dig into the data to see where Western Canadian […]
Why Africa Must Build Energy Capacity Fast
Africa needs to strengthen its energy sector in a hurry. The continent is the most underdeveloped on the planet, and today approximately 600 million Africans lack access to electricity. These numbers are […]
China Pushes Electric Vehicles Toward the Five-Minute Charge Era
Electric vehicle (EV) makers are racing to develop the fastest battery chargers to give them the competitive edge, with Chinese producers once again coming out on top. One of the biggest criticisms […]
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