Keywords: Renewable energy


Iran conflict accelerates residential solar boom across Asia

Rising fuel prices linked to the conflict involving Iran are driving a sharp increase in residential solar adoption across Asia, as households seek protection from mounting energy costs and supply instability. The shift is particularly visible in countries heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels,......

German cabinet agrees to replace green heating law amid policy shift

Germany’s cabinet has agreed to replace a controversial heating regulation introduced in 2023 that required new building heating systems to rely heavily on renewable energy sources, marking a significant shift in the country’s climate and housing policy. The original legislation, widely......

Luxembourg identifies new investment opportunities in Morocco across key strategic sectors

Luxembourg's Economy Minister Lex Delles concluded a four-day economic mission to Morocco on May 7, wrapping up a visit that generated concrete cooperation leads in green finance, renewable energy, aerospace, and logistics. The mission, which ran from May 4 to 7, brought a delegation of 40 people......

Solar with battery storage undercuts fossil fuel power costs

Solar and wind energy combined with battery storage can now deliver continuous electricity at a lower cost than fossil fuels in regions with strong natural resources, according to a new report by International Renewable Energy Agency. The findings come as global energy markets face sustained pressure,......

Vestas reports stronger-than-expected Q1 profit as offshore wind production accelerates

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems reported a stronger-than-expected increase in its first-quarter profit, supported by a faster ramp-up in offshore wind turbine production. The company posted an operating profit before special items of 127 million euros, significantly higher than......

ADB launches $70 billion plan to boost energy and digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a major $70 billion investment programme aimed at transforming energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035. The plan focuses on strengthening cross-border electricity networks, expanding renewable energy capacity, and improving......

Oil crisis accelerates global shift toward renewable energy transition

A surge in oil prices triggered by the conflict involving Iran is driving an unprecedented acceleration in the global transition to renewable energy, according to the United Nations’ top climate official. The sharp rise in fossil fuel costs is reshaping energy strategies worldwide, as governments......

Eskom and South32 partner on renewable energy plan for Hillside aluminium smelter

South African electricity utility Eskom and mining and metals group South32 have announced a joint initiative to develop a renewable energy strategy for the Hillside aluminium smelter, with implementation expected from 2031. The Hillside plant, located on South Africa’s east coast, is one of the......

Finland launches Europe’s first lithium mine for battery production

A major step in Europe’s energy transition has been taken in Finland, where the continent’s first lithium mine dedicated to battery production has officially begun operations. The project is seen as a strategic move to reduce dependence on imported raw materials used in electric mobility......