Keywords: Renewable energy


Global energy crisis from Iran war drives shift to renewables

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted global energy markets, prompting governments to accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. After Tehran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, around 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas supply has been......

Renewables cushion Europe power prices despite Iran conflict shock

European electricity markets are proving more resilient than expected to the Middle East energy crisis, as rapid expansion in wind and solar generation limits the impact of surging gas prices, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Gas prices in Europe have risen by more than 50 percent since late February,......

UN climate chief warns fossil fuel dependence threatens Europe’s security

The head of the United Nations climate body warned that Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels undermines the continent’s security and economic stability, urging policymakers to accelerate the shift toward renewable energy. Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework......

Oil surge to $120 revives global push for renewable energy

The ongoing war involving the United States and Israel against Iran has disrupted a significant share of global energy supplies, pushing oil prices sharply higher and renewing calls worldwide to accelerate the transition toward locally produced renewable energy. Now entering its second week, the conflict......

Morocco launches Noor Atlas solar program with 305 MW capacity

Morocco is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the launch of the Noor Atlas solar program, a major photovoltaic initiative developed jointly by Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). The two institutions announced the signing......

Green hydrogen positions Morocco at the center of emerging energy geopolitics

Green hydrogen is rapidly emerging as one of the most strategic resources shaping the global economy in the coming decades. Beyond serving as a clean alternative to fossil fuels, it is becoming a key instrument in geopolitical competition and a factor redefining global energy markets. In this shifting......

EDP chief says Middle East war boosting demand for renewable energy

The conflict in the Middle East is reshaping the global energy debate as rising oil and gas prices renew calls for a faster transition to renewable power. As the military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its second week, disruptions to fossil fuel supply chains have......

Researchers revive centuries-old physics to build durable sodium batteries

An international team of scientists has adapted a 270-year-old physics principle to develop a sodium-ion battery that endures more than 10,000 charge and discharge cycles, potentially reducing reliance on lithium for large-scale energy storage. The research, published in the journal Small, brought......

Europe invests €45 billion in wind power as policy uncertainty clouds growth

Europe channelled €45 billion into wind energy projects in 2025, installing 19.1 gigawatts of new capacity despite industry warnings that planned EU policy reforms could weaken investor confidence. According to WindEurope’s annual report, total installed capacity reached 304 gigawatts, up......