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Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.

AAP · Jun 23

Fossil fuels still dominate in Africa’s electricity future – study tracks 3,139 power plants

Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly expand electricity generation.

The Conversation · Jun 23

Energy crisis: Time for the EU's Independence Day?

The conflict in the Middle East has been a stark reminder that Europe pays a major cost for continuing to depend on imported fossil fuels. Soaring prices are threatening growth and fuelling inflation. Against this backdrop, investments in renewable energy are no longer about meeting climate targets. They are existential,…

France 24 · Jun 22

India's thermal coal imports sink to a 4-year low as green energy reshapes demand

India's thermal coal imports have reached a four-year low. This decline is attributed to higher domestic coal output and a significant rise in renewable energy generation. The country is actively reducing its dependence on imported coal for power. Increased local production and growing green energy sources are reshaping India's energy…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

India's C&I energy storage market to expand to 22-31 GWh by 2032: IESA

India's commercial and industrial energy storage market is set for significant expansion. Projections show growth from under 1 GWh in 2025 to an estimated 22-31 GWh by 2032. This surge is fueled by increasing electricity costs and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources. Reliable power and decarbonisation goals also…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Wealthy Indians are quietly shifting money into gold, global stocks and AI infrastructure; Rajesh Saluja explains why

Indian investors are shifting focus from maximizing returns to building resilient portfolios. Experts advise diversification across assets and geographies. Gold is gaining prominence as an inflation hedge. The focus is on yield-generating assets like REITs and private credit. Opportunities are emerging in AI infrastructure, particularly data centers, supported by India's…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

SANY Ships Core Equipment for First Wind Project in Latin America, Advancing Global Energy Transition

TIANJIN, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., a listed company of SANY Group, recently shipped the core equipment for its first wind power project in Chile, the 18 MW PURRANQUE project, from the Port of Tianjin. The company is providing integrated supply, transportation, and installation…

AAP · Jun 18

Sieyuan Electric Advances the Development of Renewable-dominated Power Systems Through Integrated Energy Solutions

SHANGHAI, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global energy transition accelerates, power systems are evolving rapidly to accommodate increasing shares of renewable energy, growing electrification and rising demand for flexibility and resilience. Energy storage, digital intelligence and advanced grid technologies are becoming essential to building a more sustainable energy…

AAP · Jun 17

Protesters block copper exports to China from Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia

Protesters have blocked copper exports from a Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia, partially disrupting supply of a mineral important to China's renewable energy sector

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Africa's clean energy projects face financing barrier from credit rating rules

Billions pledged for Africa’s clean energy transition are failing to translate into projects on the ground as high financing costs deter investors

The Independent UK · Jun 17