California’s Clean Shift, China’s Solar Surge & Spain’s Cheaper Power
Clean energy growth is reshaping the global power system — from California’s rapid shift away from gas, to China’s solar cost revolution, Spain’s success in cutting gas-linked electricity prices, and the race for next-generation batteries. At the same time, new research challenges old assumptions about how much clean energy is really needed to replace fossil fuels.
UK Party Conferences 2025: Energy Policy Divides Come Into Focus
Reform UK’s surprise surge in the polls has shaken British politics. A Find Out Now survey released October 1st put Nigel Farage’s party on 35%, well ahead of Labour on 19%, just days after Keir Starmer’s conference speech in Liverpool. While most headlines focused on Labour’s clash with Reform over immigration and inequality, the deeper policy divide on energy is becoming just as central — and may shape the direction of Britain’s economy for years to come.
Trump Bets Big on Coal in Push to Power AI Boom
The Trump administration has launched its most aggressive effort yet to revive the U.S. coal sector, announcing a sweeping package that opens 13.1 million acres of federal land for new mining leases and allocates $625 million to upgrade and extend the life of coal-fired power plants.
Electric Vehicle Records, Renewables on the Rise & New Challenges for Solar
EVs, renewables and new energy infrastructure are rapidly reshaping the global power landscape. In August 2025 alone, EV sales hit new highs, U.S. wind and solar outpaced coal, China’s solar output surged, U.S. oil exports hit record levels, and developers unveiled new ways to make solar projects more resilient to extreme weather.
From Blackout to Blueprint: How the Iberian Crisis Is Shaping Britain’s Power Strategy
On 28 April 2025, Spain and Portugal suffered one of Europe’s largest power failures in decades. Around 60 million people lost electricity as the Iberian grid went from stable operation to total collapse in just minutes. Voltage surged, generators tripped, and the system fragmented into islands before operators restored supply overnight.
Groundbreaking UK Carbon Capture Projects Aim to Clean Up Heavy Industry
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has emerged as one of the few viable tools to slash emissions from industries that can’t easily switch to clean alternatives. Sectors such as cement and waste-to-energy produce large volumes of carbon dioxide by the very nature of their processes.
Trump Uses UN Speech to Denounce “Green Energy Scam”
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly this week to mount one of his most forceful critiques yet of renewable energy and international climate policy. Framing himself as a defender of affordable, reliable power, he told delegates that his administration had delivered lower gasoline prices and cheaper electricity at home while rolling back what he called “false” green mandates.
MENA’s Power Surge, Mexico’s Solar Leap & California’s Canal Experiment
Electricity systems are evolving quickly, from record-breaking demand in hot, dry regions to inventive new ways of pairing solar with storage and infrastructure. This week’s updates show how countries are testing bold ideas — from Mexico’s solar-plus-battery potential to California’s solar-over-canals experiment — while renewable energy continues to dominate new capacity.
Starmer & Trump Clash on Energy Policy at UK–US State Visit Press Conference
At a joint press conference during President Trump’s State Visit to the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump set out sharply different visions for Britain’s energy future, revealing a clear transatlantic split over renewables and fossil fuels.
Great British Energy: UK Sets Out Vision for Publicly-Owned Clean Power Company
The UK government has outlined its plan for Great British Energy, a new publicly-owned clean power company designed to accelerate homegrown renewable energy, cut bills and support British jobs. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the company will be a “new national champion” at the heart of Britain’s clean-power mission, increasing public ownership of energy projects and backing domestic supply chains.
UK Offshore Wind Roadmap: Powering Towards the 2030 Target
Offshore wind is the backbone of the UK’s clean-power strategy. It sits at the centre of Britain’s plan to become a clean-energy superpower, cutting exposure to volatile gas markets and reducing the influence of petrostates on household energy bills. With the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm already in British waters, the UK is a global leader — but far more capacity is needed to meet the government’s 2030 goals.
UK & US Sign Landmark Deal to Accelerate Nuclear Power Expansion
The UK and US have signed a major agreement to accelerate the development of nuclear power, a move the British government heralds as the start of a "golden age" for the sector. The deal aims to cut licensing times for new projects and unlock billions in private investment to boost energy security and create jobs.
Infrastructure Gaps, Renewable Wins & Farming with Solar
Rising electricity demand, cheaper renewables and changing mobility trends are reshaping how power is produced, delivered and used worldwide. Grid investment must climb sharply to keep pace with EV charging and renewable connections, even as new data confirms wind and solar now outcompete fossil fuels on cost. At the same time, BYD is moving to manufacture plug-in hybrids in Europe, and research from Australia shows unexpected agricultural benefits from solar grazing.
UK Solar Roadmap: Ambition, Action & the 2030 Goal
Solar power has been one of the UK’s quiet clean-energy success stories, and momentum is now shifting up a gear. The government has created a new Solar Council, described by Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP as being “at the heart of our clean power mission” and designed to turn ambition into action. This sits alongside the recently published UK Solar Roadmap 2025, a detailed plan from government and industry to accelerate deployment over the rest of the decade.
Coal Construction Continues, Rare Earths in EV Motors & Solar’s Cost Advantage
From coal’s continued build-out in Asia to falling solar costs and a surge in EV sales, this week’s stories capture the tensions and transitions shaping the global energy landscape. New studies show how renewables act as insurance against price volatility, while rare earth demand from electric motors underscores how clean technologies are reshaping supply chains.
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.