Spain, a joint favorite for the World Cup, aims to win the tournament, which would be particularly sweet for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has frequently clashed with Donald Trump over issues like NATO spending, the Iran war, and Israel's actions in Gaza. Trump has disparaged Spain, calling it 'a loser.'
Adani Green Energy is constructing a 14 GWh battery storage system in Khavda, Gujarat, to combat clean energy wastage. The company aims to expand storage to 50 GWh within five years, addressing India's significant loss of renewable power due to insufficient storage infrastructure.
China has voiced strong disapproval of the US decision to blacklist several major Chinese technology and automotive companies, citing unfair treatment on the global stage. Beijing has warned of resolute retaliation if these measures are not withdrawn.
Three executives from TCC Green Energy, including a project manager, special assistant, and deputy manager, have been arrested and detained for allegedly accepting over NT$20 million and over US$1 million in bribes related to aquaculture-solar power projects. One executive is also accused of extorting over NT$1 million from a contractor. The Tainan District Prosecutors Office secured their detention pending investigation.
Japan's Chubu Electric Power is set to acquire a minority stake in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy for approximately $150 million, valuing the company at $1.1-1.2 billion. This investment underscores Chubu's expanding strategy in India's clean energy market.
A CREA report states China's grid management, favoring coal, is wasting wind and solar energy. This inflexibility hinders clean energy expansion, leaving China more exposed to energy security issues like the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
A CREA report states China's inflexible grid management, reliant on coal, is wasting wind and solar energy. This hinders clean energy expansion and increases reliance on fossil fuels, despite efforts towards energy security.
A fraud group exploited public interest in AI and green energy, creating realistic fake investment websites. They lured 44 victims with small initial profits before disappearing with over NT$30 million. A 53-year-old IT engineer was arrested for building the sites, with 15 suspects apprehended.
A blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi killed 82 people, highlighting ongoing safety issues in China's coal industry despite reforms. Investigations reveal serious illegal violations by operator Tongzhou Group, including unregistered workers and secret tunnels, complicating rescue efforts.
BPCL Director Raj Kumar Dubey warned of unavoidable petrol and diesel price hikes due to ongoing global energy disruptions and rising crude oil prices. India is diversifying oil sources, including Russian crude, to avoid shortages and accelerate its transition to green energy.
A German court has suspended plans for a "green energy park" north of the JadeWeserPort, citing insufficient environmental protection measures for a protected bird area. The city can amend the plan.
US prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss criminal fraud and conspiracy charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who was accused of bribing officials for a major solar project. Adani's legal team consented to the dismissal, which still requires judicial approval.
Beijing is moving to make green electricity usage a key metric in the operation of new data centre projects, as part of a major push to align the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence with national carbon goals, according to an action plan released Friday. The policy document, jointly released by four bodies – the National Energy Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Data Administration – encouraged operators...
India’s military is exploring alternative energy sources amid surging oil and gas prices caused by supply disruption from the Iran war, a trend that analysts say is set to accelerate among other Asian countries heavily dependent on energy imports. According to local media reports, the Indian army plans to get biogas stoves to replace natural gas-fired appliances for cooking. It is also exploring the use of green fuels for army vehicles and administrative work, as well as solar and wind power for...
Adani Green Energy reported a 34.3% YoY increase in Q4 net profit to Rs 514 crore, driven by 16% revenue growth to Rs 3,094 crore. EBITDA rose 20% to Rs 2,944 crore with margin improving to 91%. For FY26, revenue jumped 22% to Rs 11,602 crore while operational capacity expanded 35% to 19.3 GW following 5.1 GW of greenfield additions.
A group of 500 Welsh farmers have filed a landmark High Court claim against green energy developer Green Gen Cymru, alleging unlawful entry to private land, intimidation, and biosecurity violations during planning of a 125-mile pylon route across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys. The case, brought by Justice for Wales and the Welsh Countryside Charity, challenges the legality of section 172 notices used to access land before compulsory purchase orders. The lead claimant alleges agents walked through a protected otter habitat and farmers fear losing their land and homes.
Around 500 Welsh farmers have launched a landmark High Court case against green energy developer Green Gen Cymru, alleging unlawful entry to private land, intimidation, and biosecurity breaches. The case, brought by Justice for Wales and the Welsh Countryside Charity, also challenges the legality of section 172 notices that allow utility companies access before compulsory purchase orders. The hearing on Tuesday and Wednesday could fundamentally shift the relationship between rural communities and energy companies.
Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud ofIt looks unlikely that Labour will emerge as the largest party at the next general election (though it’s by no means impossible). If just one term is Labour’s destiny, what legacy will it leave behind? There is already in the making one great success that can’t be reversed, the transition to homegrown clean energy. This is a true “taking back control” escape from the clutches of febrile oil and gas markets. Indeed it might become such a political success that it could rescue Labour’s electoral fortunes.Historically it may come to be recognised as equivalent to the 1948 creation of the NHS, with Ed Miliband the Nye Bevan of our day. He has fought his cause in much the same ruthless way Bevan did. He faces the same ferocious (and politically deranged) opposition from the right, who will have to eat their hats over rejecting renewables. Just as the NHS is a prime reason for pride in Britain, we can expect the same national pride in homegrown energy independence, freeing us from rollercoaster markets and mercurial foreign oil and gas dictators: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump or ayatollahs.Guardian Newsroom: Can Labour come back from the brink?On Thursday 30 April, join Gaby Hinsliff, Zoe Williams, Polly Toynbee and Rafael Behr as they discuss how much of a threat Labour faces from the Green party and Reform UK – and whether Keir Starmer can survive as leader. Book tickets here or at guardian.livePolly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
China has started work on a project to reduce natural gas consumption by blending it with hydrogen that will provide energy to 100,000 households. The project in Weifang in the eastern province of Shandong is first to be carried out on such a scale and forms part of the country’s green energy push, an effort that is likely to gain further momentum in the wake of the current global energy crisis. It uses equipment capable of handling up to 30,000 cubic metres (1 million cubic feet) of...
Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing visited the Yarlung Tsangpo mega dam project in Tibet, stressing the paramount importance of quality, safety, and ecological protection during construction.
