Renewable energy
Renewable energy projects in Alberta have faced significant challenges since the introduction of the renewables moratorium in October 2023. Despite the province's promise to support clean energy, project cancellations have reached an alarming milestone. According to the Pembina Institute's analysis, almost 11 gigawatts (GW) of wind,
Renewable energy
The Trump administration's executive orders, signed on April 8, aim to halt enforcement of state climate laws and promote the coal industry by waiving pollution restrictions and preventing coal plant retirements. The move ignores the scientific consensus on climate change and contradicts the economic reality of coal'
Renewable energy
The environmental movement in the United States is facing a significant crisis as the Trump administration dismantles the country's efforts to combat climate change. Despite the Biden administration's previous progress on climate action, the Trump administration has reversed much of it, leaving environmental groups struggling to
Renewable energy
As part of its restructuring and decarbonization plan, Romanian energy company CE Oltenia is set to establish a subsidiary dedicated to lignite-based power generation units. The European Commission's decision, from 2022, has greenlit state aid for CE Oltenia's restructuring, which includes a €2.66 billion grant.
Renewable energy
Peshawar, Pakistan's northwestern city, stands as a stark contrast to its peers in the region, with only 12.2% of its electricity sourced from renewables. The country's energy woes stem from decades of underinvestment in sustainable energy solutions, its reliance on imported fossil fuels, and a
Renewable energy
Pakistan's energy landscape is starkly at odds with its regional peers, with just 12.2% of its electricity sourced from renewable energy. The country's reliance on imported fossil fuels has led to a ballooning circular debt and a fragile electricity grid, sparking frequent blackouts and high
Renewable energy
Investigations into enhancing the flexibility of ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plants have led to the development of a novel hybrid thermal energy storage system. This system integrates molten salt and phase change salt to improve the efficiency and capacity of power plants. The research, conducted by a team at Southeast University,
Renewable energy
Researchers at the CoLAB NET4CO2 - Network for a Sustainable CO2 Economy in Porto, Portugal, have been studying the potential of a new CO2 capture technology, AirPure, to reduce emissions from fossil fuel power plants. The technology uses a micro-mixing device to produce CO hydrates, which can be transported under
Renewable energy
Australia's commitment to transitioning to renewable energy sources has led to a significant reduction in the threat of blackouts as coal-fired power stations are shut down. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published its 2025 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report, which provides a 10-year outlook on
Renewable energy
As Pakistan rapidly adopts solar-plus-battery systems to meet household and business energy needs, the country is experiencing an unprecedented energy revolution. This shift offers valuable lessons for emerging economies navigating their own energy transitions, particularly in reducing dependence on imported fuels, easing pressure on balance of payments, and strengthening energy
Nuclear energy
Taiwan is set to vote on a referendum on August 23 on whether to restart its last nuclear reactor, a move that could reverse the island's nuclear-free homeland policy adopted in 2016. The Maanshan nuclear power plant's second reactor in southern Taiwan was shut down in
Nuclear energy
The environmental movement is facing a moment of crisis following the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle climate policies and regulations. The Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act have been largely undone by the Trump administration's domestic policy bill,
