EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ support The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
Solar panels are the best thing I ever bought for my house — but I wish I knew these 7 things first Investing in solar panels is the best thing I've ever done for my home, but if I could do things slightly differently, I would. Tom’s Guide · Apr 22
Channel Seven’s Spotlight dug for dirt on renewable energy. Here’s what they left out Program portrayed efforts to wean Australia off fossil fuels as morally bankrupt, trashing rainforests and enslaving Australia to China The Guardian - AU · Apr 22
Take excess profits from energy giants to give £183 back to customers, think tank says ‘Billions’ taken by grid giants, ‘that cannot be right’ says IPPR The Independent UK · Apr 21
China's Molten Salt 'Energy Fortress' Built For Oil Shortages Like The One The World Is Experiencing: Report China's Jinta molten salt energy tower stands as an "energy fortress" designed to help the country absorb the oil shock caused by the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times · Apr 21
Miliband’s ‘break the link’ plan is not a magic formula for lowering energy bills The government’s plan to de-link gas and electricity prices will have a modest effect – more promising are plans on EVs and heat pumps The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Britain should look to biomethane to expand gas supply Letter: Chris Huhne points out that the UK is not limited to a choice of North Sea drilling or more imports of liquefied natural gas The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Why are UK electricity prices linked to gas – and what does it mean for bills? Government has shaken up the way electricity is priced as British costs are among the highest in the world The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
UK electricity price shake-up: Will your bills rise or fall under the new clean energy plan? The UK government is overhauling its electricity pricing to decouple household bills from volatile gas markets, aiming to leverage cheaper renewable energy. This "once-in-a-generation opportunity" seeks to deliver cleaner, more secure, and ultimately cheaper power by giving renewables a greater role in price setting. The Times of India · Apr 21
Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025 The Independent UK · Apr 20
Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025 Output from solar farms rose by a third while electricity from fossil fuels fell, research from thinktank reveals The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Electricity generators threatened with higher windfall taxes in bid to ensure stable prices Move marks UK government’s most radical attempt to weaken impact of soaring wholesale gas prices on electricity costs The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Shawn Rana Demonstrates How Leaders Can Navigate the Energy Transition Without Losing Momentum Companies in heavy industries, such as manufacturing or chemicals, may find it harder to adapt due to legacy systems and high upfront costs. International Business Times · Apr 20
Dakar hosts 10th peace forum amid rising tensions across Africa The Senegalese capital Dakar is hosting the 10th International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Monday and Tuesday – an anniversary edition taking place against a backdrop of major geopolitical shifts across the continent and competition over the continent's resources. Radio France Internationale · Apr 20
Evening Standard · Apr 20 Environmental activists stage demonstration at Trump golf course Greenpeace said members erected a series of replica wind turbines in support of renewable energy.
AAP · Apr 17 Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to reduce reliance on vulnerable global fuel supply chains but comes at a time of multiple priorities to juggle.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project A Massachusetts judge has temporarily blocked a turbine manufacturer from withdrawing from a major offshore wind farm project
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17 Rachel Reeves to raise windfall tax on low-carbon electricity generators Chancellor aims to curb households’ rising bills as she consults on reforms to weaken link between gas and electricity prices
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 It will take more than £600m a year to boost UK industrial competitiveness Bics fix accepts nose-bleed energy bills are a structural problem but pretends they are only an issue for a narrow section of industry
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16 NSW electric buses, trains and light rail services to run entirely on renewable energy from 2027 in $1.9bn deal Exclusive: Minns government announces contract with Snowy Energy to power public transport in seven-year contract
The Guardian - AU · Apr 15 How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Reeves gives more energy bill support to businesses as Iran war pushes up costs Scheme cutting bills by up to 25% expanded to cover 10,000 firms, but they will not be paid until next year
The Times of India · Apr 15 British households to get free electricity for weekend laundry under new scheme What if weekends became a time for home energy freedom? UK's National Energy System Operator is drafting an exciting proposal that could give smart meter users free electricity on weekends! This forward-thinking initiative encourages us to embrace off-peak periods, optimizing our energy consumption while blending sustainability into our daily lives.…
The Times of India · Apr 15 China launches 100,000-tonne green methanol project construction China is one more step closer to clean energy after developing a 100,000-tonne green methanol project within its northeastern region. The project has been developed in Liaoning province and is just the first step of an even bigger green fuel plan that has been devised to reduce carbon footprints and…
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Solar and wind energy are shielding world from worst impacts of Iran war, data shows Analyses contradict narrative of ‘coal comeback’ that took hold after closure of Strait of Hormuz