Data from the US Energy Information Administration reveals that utility-scale solar and batteries dominated the 368 new power plants that began operation in the US during the first half of the year, led by massive projects in states like Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Ed Miliband, praised for rapidly decarbonizing the UK's power sector as Energy Secretary under Keir Starmer, has moved to the Foreign Office. Despite right-wing and internal attacks, his policies secured record renewables contracts and investment, though challenges like rising fossil fuel prices and grid investment remain.
Coal India Limited (CIL) saw a 5.9% rise in coal supplies to the power sector in June, reaching 51.44 million tonnes due to increased electricity demand. Overall supplies also grew, and CIL aims to meet production and supply targets for the fiscal year.
India's power sector is poised for growth, driven by surging electricity demand and a robust investment cycle. The BSE Power Index has outperformed the Sensex, signaling optimism. Projections indicate 5-5.5% demand growth in FY27, fueled by heatwaves, cooling needs, and infrastructure expansion like data centers and EV charging.
Russia and China are expanding their energy cooperation, with joint projects continuing and plans for their expansion being outlined, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. This includes gas supplies, oil, electric power, and coal industries.
US clean energy installations are forecast to hit another record this year – and account for the vast majority of new power additions – despite facing policy opposition from the Trump administration, according to a trade industry report. The nation’s power sector is expected to add about 60 gigawatts of solar, battery storage and wind capacity in 2026, the American Clean Power (ACP) Association said in its annual market assessment published on Tuesday. That is up 20 per cent from over 50...
China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...
The world passed a significant turning point in 2025 as clean power generation rose faster than global demand for electricity, preventing an increase in fossil fuel generation, according to Ember's annual global electricity review. Global clean power generation increased by 887 TWh while demand rose by 849 TWh. Renewables accounted for 34 per cent of total generation, overtaking coal's 33 per cent share for the first time in a century.
