Conservatives and Reform Target Labour’s Net Zero Plans
For Labour, Net Zero is not just a climate goal but a defining economic policy. Ed Miliband, now Energy Secretary, has framed the transition as an “industrial revolution” that can bring investment, jobs, and lower bills if Britain builds its own clean power and clean industries.
Global Investment Shift, US Renewables Rise & EV Forecast Flaws
From record-breaking solar output in the UK to shifting global investment flows and sharp critiques of nuclear megaprojects, this week’s energy stories highlight how clean power is accelerating while traditional technologies face mounting challenges.
The Next Phase of EV Grants: A Strategic Shift to Size and Sustainability
When policymakers talk about boosting electric vehicle sales, the focus often falls on how much money is on the table. Yet the real story is in how those subsidies are designed. Across Europe—and now in the UK—rules are being rewritten not just to speed up EV uptake, but to steer buyers toward smaller, more efficient cars and to push automakers toward cleaner supply chains.
France’s Biggest Battery, Africa’s Solar Demand & Nuclear’s Green Problem
This week’s stories highlight the shifting global energy landscape — from IRENA’s push to decarbonise the toughest sectors, to France’s largest battery system coming online, and renewables overtaking fossil fuels in global investment. While solar and storage continue to drive progress in Africa and beyond, nuclear power is under renewed scrutiny, with critics questioning whether it can truly be called green.
Report Outlines Ambitious Path to Expand U.S. Nuclear Energy Capacity
A new policy report has laid out a roadmap to significantly expand U.S. nuclear power generation by 2050, an ambition that aligns with former President Donald Trump’s push for a domestic “nuclear energy renaissance.” The study, produced by the Working Group on U.S. Nuclear Energy Dominance, calls for a fourfold increase in America’s nuclear capacity to meet soaring electricity demand and bolster energy security.
Oil Demand Peaks, Africa’s Clean Transport & Solar Storage Breakthroughs
From oil demand nearing a peak in China to record-low solar and storage costs, the energy transition continues to reshape global markets in unexpected ways. A new U.S. study reimagines how electrification could have halved energy demand over decades, while Africa is forging its own unique route to electric transport. Meanwhile, Chile pushes ahead with a massive solar-wind-battery project, underscoring the accelerating pace of clean energy investment worldwide.
UK Taskforce Demands "Once-in-a-Generation" Nuclear Regulatory Overhaul
A government-commissioned review has warned that Britain’s nuclear expansion is being constrained by outdated regulations described as “slow, inefficient and costly.” The independent Nuclear Taskforce says urgent modernisation is needed to unlock investment, accelerate project timelines, and still uphold world-class safety standards.
Europe’s Solar Surge, Nuclear Innovation Challenges & Ohio’s Floating Solar Milestone
Recent clean energy and technology developments highlight the rapid shifts reshaping power markets worldwide. Europe’s soaring solar output is helping to lower electricity prices, while nuclear innovation in the form of small modular reactors promises new options despite ongoing hurdles. Denmark’s electric vehicle market continues its rapid growth, and Ohio breaks ground on a major floating solar project. At the same time, AI supercomputers are setting new records for speed and energy use, illustrating the growing complexity of the global energy landscape.
Dutch Energy Shift, US Clean Energy Hit & the AI Infrastructure Boom
From rapid renewables growth in the Netherlands to the US scaling back its clean energy ambitions, this week’s stories chart both momentum and retreat. Global investment in low-emissions electricity continues to rise, but America’s newly enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could stall solar, wind, and storage additions. Meanwhile, the AI infrastructure boom is reshaping the US economy, acting as a new kind of private-sector stimulus. We also look at global oil producers and a decade of shifting electricity investment.
World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Gets Green Light in Scotland
The Scottish Government has given the green light to SSE’s Berwick Bank, a colossal 4.1-gigawatt offshore wind farm that could soon claim the title of the world’s largest. Situated 38 kilometers off the East Lothian coast, this landmark project marks a defining moment in the UK’s push toward clean power and energy independence.
Electrification Surge, Defense Minerals & Free Energy Microchips
This week’s top energy and tech stories cover the continuing fall in renewable electricity costs, major progress in electrification, and a key shift for clean heating in Europe. We also dive into a detailed breakdown of critical minerals in U.S. defense systems and explore an innovative graphene-based microchip that could replace traditional batteries.
AI’s Energy Hunger: Driving a Coal Comeback?
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the digital world—and now, the energy system that powers it. As demand for AI accelerates, so does the need for electricity to run the vast data centers behind it. While tech companies are investing in renewables at record levels, the sheer scale and immediacy of AI's energy appetite are forcing a rethinking of what powers the grid.
New Trump Executive Order Fast-Tracks Energy for AI Data Centers
The White House has unveiled a sweeping executive order designed to accelerate the development of power-hungry AI data centers by streamlining federal permitting and prioritizing energy infrastructure. The directive, issued July 23, 2025, underscores the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and energy policy, as surging electricity demand from computing facilities strains grids and reshapes power generation planning.
UN Chief: Fossil Fuel Age Is Fading — Clean Energy Future Is Here
In a powerful speech at UN Headquarters, Secretary-General António Guterres declared the world has reached a turning point in the global energy transition. With solar and wind now cheaper than fossil fuels, and clean energy investment soaring, Guterres said the fossil fuel era is “flailing and failing.”
Solar Innovation, Heat Pump Hurdles & Global Gas Reserves
From solar breakthroughs on farmland and rooftops to the latest push for fairer energy pricing, this week’s stories spotlight the global energy transition in action. Inventions in photovoltaics are booming, UK EVs are pulling more weight on the roads than their numbers suggest, and California farmers are turning to solar for survival. Meanwhile, a policy rethink could be key to heat pump adoption—and a fresh look at natural gas reserves shows which nations still hold the biggest cards in the fossil fuel game.
EU Puts Nuclear on Par with Renewables in Green Spending Plan
The European Commission has proposed a sweeping long-term budget for 2028–2034, with more than €700 billion earmarked for climate and environmental objectives — and for the first time, new nuclear fission capacity is classified as 100% climate mitigation.
UK Sets Global Precedent with Fusion Planning Reforms Amid Nuclear Push
The UK government has announced it will become the first country in the world to introduce dedicated planning rules for nuclear fusion energy, aiming to fast-track clean energy projects and bolster its ambitions to become a “clean energy superpower.” The move is part of a wider push to reinvigorate the country’s nuclear sector, which currently plays a modest but critical role in the national energy mix.
EV Subsidies Across Europe: How the UK’s £3,750 Grant Compares
The UK government has reintroduced a major electric vehicle (EV) purchase incentive, aiming to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport. From 16 July 2025, car manufacturers can apply for the new £650 million Electric Car Grant, which offers discounts of up to £3,750 on new EVs priced at £37,000 or less.
EU Solar Soars, China Tightens Green Rules & OPEC Sees Oil Rising
This week’s energy stories span major solar records, long-term oil outlooks, and critical policy shifts in China. Solar took the top spot in Europe’s power mix for the first time, while global solar generation hit its fastest growth rate in six years. Meanwhile, OPEC doubles down on fossil fuel forecasts, China brings its industrial giants into the renewables fold, and new data reveals just how reliant the U.S. remains on China for rare earth supplies.
Zonal Pricing Rejected: UK Stays with Single Electricity Market
The UK government has confirmed it will retain a single national electricity wholesale price, rejecting proposals to divide the country into regional pricing zones—a move that had been under serious consideration and was supported by some prominent voices in the energy sector.