Clean energy continues to build momentum in 2025. Solar, wind, and hydro now account for more than 30% of global electricity, marking a new milestone in the energy transition. Meanwhile, Texas batteries are transforming grid operations, Arizona is pioneering solar-covered canals, and new data supports the long-term performance of EV batteries.

President Trump’s proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2026 marks a sweeping shift away from clean energy, slashing funding for renewables, electric vehicles, and climate programs while doubling down on fossil fuel production.

The United States and Ukraine have signed a major agreement that lays the foundation for long-term economic cooperation built around Ukraine’s vast natural resource base. At the heart of the deal is a jointly managed Reconstruction Investment Fund that will collect and reinvest profits from future development of Ukrainian-owned energy and mineral assets.

Europe’s EV market sets a new record to kick off 2025, while China moves ahead with a major new wave of nuclear projects. We also explore how AI is speeding up solar construction, ambitious plans to transition the world to 100% renewables, and a fresh look at the global mining giants shaping the future of energy.

The Future of Energy Security Summit concluded at Lancaster House in London this week, marking a major moment of international cooperation as leaders from 60 governments and more than 50 global energy companies gathered to chart a path for securing the world’s evolving energy systems.

Energy innovation is on the move—from exploding coal plants to expanding nuclear ambitions and tracking clean tech breakthroughs. This week’s stories spotlight battery circularity, Ukraine’s vast mineral wealth, and a new tool for measuring innovation progress.

In a keynote speech that could reshape how the UK thinks about energy fairness, Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley suggested exploring a bold new electricity pricing model based on household income. The proposal would shift the focus away from flat-rate tariffs toward a system where higher earners pay more per unit of electricity.

This week’s stories highlight how AI is accelerating global electricity demand, Turkey’s strategic push to become a regional energy corridor, growing confidence in EV reliability, and a sharp focus on the small number of companies responsible for a large share of the world’s carbon emissions.

This week’s energy stories explore key trends shaping our future—from the growing strain on U.S. electricity infrastructure to Germany’s nuclear reckoning and breakthroughs in fossil-free steel. Plus, Japan’s NYK and partners plan a floating offshore data center powered entirely by renewables.

This week’s energy stories cover key trends shaping the global energy landscape—from the rapid rise of renewables and battery storage to record-breaking construction projects and a glimpse at oil extraction processes.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have always made headlines—whether aimed at car imports, steel, or goods from America’s largest trading partners. But beyond the immediate trade battles, there’s a quieter question lingering in the background: Are these tariffs also a way to encourage more U.S. energy exports?

Global energy demand grew significantly in 2024, rising by 2.2%, nearly double the average growth rate of the past decade, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Global Energy Review. The increase was primarily driven by a sharp rise in electricity consumption, with renewables and natural gas meeting most of the additional demand.