Christian Aid launches £20m fund for community climate resilience
New investment vehicle backs locally-owned businesses, but charity warns aid budgets remain critical.
Germany commits to fossil fuel phase-out by 2045 in landmark roadmap
Germany targets complete exit from oil, gas and coal by 2045 in new energy transition roadmap
Texas Solar Boom and Agrivoltaics Reshape US Rural Energy Landscape
Texas now leads US solar generation while Minnesota pioneers agrivoltaics, balancing farm income with rural concerns.
China builds colossal hybrid solar plant that generates power at night
China's hybrid solar plant uses thermal storage to generate electricity after dark, solving solar's intermittency problem.
Energy Secretary Dismisses Diesel Ban, Criticizes Solar Power
Energy Secretary Chris Wright denies diesel export ban plans while questioning solar power's reliability and costs.
Bangladesh solar stalled by lack of reliable power buyers
Solar developers in Bangladesh cannot secure financing without guaranteed power buyers, stalling project pipelines.
Texas Solar Surge: Balancing Economic Gains and Rural Concerns
Texas now leads US solar generation, but rapid expansion stirs rural land-use tensions.
UK household recycling rates flat again in 2024 after 15-year stagnation
UK household recycling rates remained flat in 2024, with no improvement in 15 years, but simpler collection rules may help.
Global energy transition shifts from generation to grid integration
Energy transition enters new phase focused on grid integration, not just generation capacity
US Commerce Department moves to curb polysilicon stockpiling
New US measures target excessive polysilicon stockpiling to stabilize solar supply chains.