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Britain's Curtailment Problem
The UK wasted £900m in wind power in 2022 due to grid limits – paying to turn turbines off and gas plants on.


The Green Energy Bottleneck: How a Global Cable Shortage Threatens the Energy Transition
The renewable boom faces a hurdle: a looming shortage of high-voltage cables could slow global energy transmission by the late 2020s.


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.


Spain’s rooftop PV installations reach 1.18 GW in 2024
Spain's PV association UNEF reports 674 MW of industrial PV, 207 MW of commercial, and 275 MW of residential solar installed in 2024.


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.


Macquarie to Strengthen U.S. Presence with Investment in D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
Macquarie Asset Management to acquire a minority stake in D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments for up to $1.73B.


USDA Grants $231 Million to New Mexico Utility for Clean Energy and 16-Hour Energy Storage Projects
USDA awards $231M to New Mexico's Kit Carson Electric for solar, green hydrogen, and 16-hour energy storage to boost clean energy goals.


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.


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.


Boralex secures funding for Canada’s largest 300MW/1,200MWh battery energy storage system
Boralex secures CA$538M for Canada’s largest BESS, a 300MW/1,200MWh project in Ontario, set to be operational by Q4 2025.


Bridging the Investment Gap in Long-Duration Energy Storage
Long-duration energy storage (LDES) is key to balancing renewables, but investment hurdles remain. Chair Capital is bridging the gap.


Ørsted announces major investment in offshore wind energy
Ørsted awards contracts worth £75–100m to UK firms for Hornsea 3, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, creating 300+ jobs.


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.


NextEnergy Capital raises $110m for solar & storage fund
NextEnergy Capital secures $110M for its NextPower V ESG fund, boosting its solar PV and energy storage investments.


Chevron to set up hydrogen plant in California
Chevron plans to launch a green hydrogen facility in California by 2026, leveraging solar power and non-potable water.


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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