Keywords: Renewable energy


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......

India’s Adani Green reports higher quarterly profit on strong power sales

Adani Green Energy has reported a significant rise in quarterly profit, driven by strong electricity sales and expanding operational capacity. The company, part of the broader Adani Group, posted a consolidated net profit of 34.2 billion rupees (about 362.8 million US dollars) for the quarter ending......

Solar leads global energy growth for first time, IEA reports

International Energy Agency reported that solar power became the largest contributor to global energy supply growth in 2025, marking the first time a modern renewable source has led expansion in primary energy demand. Solar accounted for more than 25 percent of the increase in global energy consumption,......

Iran war drives global battery storage surge in 2026

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has accelerated global investment in battery storage, intensifying a shift already underway in power systems worldwide. Falling battery costs and rising electricity demand, driven in part by data centers, had set the stage for rapid expansion.......

Tesla’s energy storage division expected to offset weaker car margins and fading credits

Tesla Inc. is expected to rely increasingly on its energy storage business to support overall performance as its core automotive division faces pressure from shrinking profit margins and declining regulatory credits. The company’s energy segment, which includes large-scale battery systems and......

European power prices drop below pre war levels on renewable surge

European electricity prices have fallen below levels seen before the Middle East conflict, driven by a combination of expanding renewable energy output and a sharp decline in natural gas prices. The drop accelerated after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over energy......

Oil dips as Iran war accelerates global shift to renewables

The war in Iran, now in its seventh week, has disrupted roughly 20 percent of global oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed energy prices to levels not seen since 2022. Yet the crisis is also accelerating a structural shift toward renewable energy, with analysts saying the transition......

Iran war accelerates global shift toward China-led energy future

The war in Iran and disruptions to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global energy markets, with China positioned to benefit most. In a Substack post published on April 13, Paul Krugman warned that rising geopolitical tensions are pushing energy-dependent economies away from......