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Renewable Energy’s Urgent Need for Investment Capital
Renewable energy faces investment shortfalls, policy hurdles, and high costs, delaying projects and slowing the global energy transition.


UK government approves nearly 1 GW of solar across two projects
West Burton and Heckington Fen solar projects approved, adding to major developments since Labour's July 2024 government.


Trump to Declare 'National Energy Emergency' to Expand Fossil Fuels and Energy Projects
Trump declares a national energy emergency to boost fossil fuels, streamline energy projects, and prioritize U.S. energy independence.


Ontario launches rebate program to support rooftop solar, heat pumps, and battery storage
Ontario introduces rebates for rooftop solar, heat pumps, and battery storage, covering up to 30% of upgrade costs.


Britain faces less than a week’s gas supply as a cold snap hits
The closure of Russian pipelines through Ukraine, coupled with recent weather patterns, has left gas reserves "concerningly low".


Biden-Harris Administration Moves Forward with Offshore Wind Energy Leasing in Guam
BOEM seeks input on offshore wind leasing off Guam, advancing Biden-Harris goals for clean energy and Guam's 100% renewable target by 2045.


Greece Delays Third Battery Storage Auction
Greece postpones its third battery storage auction, citing rule ambiguities on capacity limits, with plans to relaunch in early 2025.


US DOE grants provisional $305M loan to thermal energy storage firm Nostromo
The DOE backs Nostromo Energy's $305M Project IceBrick, a thermal energy storage VPP to add 170MW/450MWh capacity in California.


Why the Energy Transition Needs Insurance
Insurers have been slow to offer coverage for the types of ambitious renewable energy projects we need to accelerate the energy transition.


New York regulator approves state plan to achieve a 6GW energy storage goal by 2030
The New York Public Service Commission has approved plans to guide the state to its 2030 energy storage policy target.


Energy storage can meet Europe’s energy challenges
EASE urges policymakers to back energy storage, reducing fossil fuel imports, stabilizing prices, and helping the EU meet 2030 climate goals


EU Net Zero Industry Act to Help Funding & Permitting
The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), formally adopted on 28th May 2024, redirects EU funding and eases permitting delays.


EU Net Zero Industry Act to help funding and permitting
The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), formally adopted on 28th May 2024, redirects EU funding and eases permitting delays.


Higher Power Prices in Texas This Summer
Texas may face soaring power prices this summer due to high heat and demand, as spot prices already surpass $175/MWh, reports Reuters.


IHA Urges the need for Cap & Floor for LDES
Malcolm Turnbull urges UK to adopt cap-and-floor for energy storage, citing nearly 7GW in ready projects to aid decarbonisation and energy.


Report Urges Action on LDES for UK Government
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee unveiled a pivotal report on March 13, urging the UK government to take decisive action.


Germany plans to extract huge amounts of CO2
The Ministry of Climate is strategising a path towards achieving 'net negative' emissions with the removal of 63 million tonnes of CO2.


Wave energy key to UK & Ireland transition
UK & Ireland could harness 27GW of wave energy by 2050, essential for a 100% renewable system, according to LUT University study.
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