AI’s Gas Impact, Global Solar Hits 10% & Next-Gen Energy Storage
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AI’s Gas Impact, Global Solar Hits 10% & Next-Gen Energy Storage

From AI’s growing demand for gas to major clean energy gains in solar, storage, and offshore wind, the global energy landscape continues to evolve quickly. This week’s stories explore the implications of new power plant trends, a fresh solar generation record, a smarter approach to EV charging, Poland’s big wind move, and Duke Energy’s test of next-gen battery tech.

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UK–EU Energy Deal Links Carbon Markets, Boosts Clean Tech & Steel Trade
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UK–EU Energy Deal Links Carbon Markets, Boosts Clean Tech & Steel Trade

A newly finalised UK–EU agreement is set to deepen cooperation on carbon pricing and emissions trading — delivering major benefits to British industry and enhancing energy security. The announcement comes just as the EU prepares sweeping reviews of its own climate frameworks — changes that could shape carbon costs and industrial competitiveness across the continent and beyond.

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Trump Administration Lifts Stop-Work Order on Empire Wind Project
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Trump Administration Lifts Stop-Work Order on Empire Wind Project

Construction has resumed on the Empire Wind offshore project off the coast of New York after the Trump administration lifted a federal stop-work order that had halted progress for over a month. The move marks a reversal in tone after Equinor, the Norwegian energy company behind the development, had warned of potential legal action over what it previously described as an "unlawful" halt.

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Solar Surges in U.S. Power Mix, China’s Emissions Fall & EVs Hit the Spotlight
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Solar Surges in U.S. Power Mix, China’s Emissions Fall & EVs Hit the Spotlight

The IEA’s latest Global EV Outlook explores the accelerating shift to electric mobility worldwide. In the U.S., solar power alone generated over 10% of total electricity last month—overtaking hydro. New analysis reveals electrification potential in industry may be far greater than previously believed, while China records its first emissions drop due to clean energy growth.

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Centrica Urges Support to Keep Major UK Gas Storage Site Open
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Centrica Urges Support to Keep Major UK Gas Storage Site Open

Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea has issued a stark warning over the future of the Rough gas storage facility, the UK’s largest, located off the coast of East Yorkshire. In a recent interview, O'Shea said the site could face closure without government backing — a move that would carry major risks for both energy security and the country’s transition to green energy.

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Great British Energy Bill Passed: UK Launches Public Clean Power Company
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Great British Energy Bill Passed: UK Launches Public Clean Power Company

Britain’s landmark legislation to establish a publicly owned energy company has officially passed through Parliament, marking a major milestone in the government’s clean energy strategy. The new entity, Great British Energy, is designed to accelerate the rollout of homegrown renewable power, cut bills, and boost energy security and jobs across the country.

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Methane Fixes, Solar Parking & African Growth
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Methane Fixes, Solar Parking & African Growth

From methane measures that could have eased global gas markets, to Elon Musk putting solar in galactic perspective, this week’s energy updates span policy shifts, solar milestones, and project consequences. France’s bold rooftop solar law, Africa’s solar surge, and a look at the fallout from Ørsted’s Hornsea 4 withdrawal round out this global energy snapshot.

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National Wealth Fund Backs Grid Upgrade for Renewables
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National Wealth Fund Backs Grid Upgrade for Renewables

The UK’s clean energy ambitions hinge on a power grid capable of handling and distributing vast amounts of renewable electricity. A new £600 million investment from the National Wealth Fund into ScottishPower’s transmission projects highlights the critical role of grid upgrades in decarbonising the nation’s energy system.

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Clean Power Tops 30%, Texas Battery Boom & U.S. Solar Canal
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Clean Power Tops 30%, Texas Battery Boom & U.S. Solar Canal

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.

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US and Ukraine Sign Landmark Resource Deal with Strategic Energy Focus
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US and Ukraine Sign Landmark Resource Deal with Strategic Energy Focus

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.

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Europe’s EV Boom, China’s Nuclear Push & AI’s Impact on Solar
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Europe’s EV Boom, China’s Nuclear Push & AI’s Impact on Solar

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.

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Ofgem Chief Proposes Linking Electricity Prices to Income
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Ofgem Chief Proposes Linking Electricity Prices to Income

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.

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