Keywords: Renewable energy


Morocco-China alliance boosts Africa’s future energy ambitions

A strategic partnership between Marita and Gotion High-Tech highlights Morocco’s growing role as a regional energy hub, with a focus on storage technologies and industrial expansion across Africa. As global energy systems undergo rapid transformation, Morocco is positioning itself at the forefront......

European solar power saved over €3 billion in fossil fuel costs during Iran war price surge

A new analysis has found that solar generation across Europe saved the continent more than €3 billion in fossil fuel import costs during March, as the war in Iran drove sharp increases in oil and gas prices and revived fears of an energy crisis across the bloc. The findings underscore how rapidly......

Oil prices near $100 prompt emergency reserve release and renewable energy push

The fourth week of conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has sent crude oil prices surging past $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, as Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts roughly 20% of global oil supply. The crisis has intensified calls for a structural......

Spain unveils €5 billion plan to counter impact of Iran war on economy

Spain has announced a major economic support plan worth €5 billion aimed at protecting households and businesses from the fallout of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez strongly criticized the war, describing it as illegal under......

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......