ISSN 2753-7757 (Online)

Search results:

Greenhouse gases

EU flags flying in front of building

9/7/2025 News

EU 2040 emissions reduction target holds its line on climate, but climate groups warn that loopholes threaten its integrity

The European Commission (EC) has proposed maintaining the EU Climate Law target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, but allowing new ‘flexibilities’ in how this target is met. Climate groups have raised concerns, in particular regarding the proposed use of international carbon credits to help meet the target, which they fear could undermine the EU’s climate credibility in the run up to COP30.

Heat pumps

Three men on a stage with a pink car

2/7/2025 News

Integrated heat pump/EV charger offerings coming to UK market

Two services that integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging and domestic home electricity in new ways are coming to the UK market in the next few months.

Grid management

Aerial photo showing houses and surrounding area damaged by hurricane, roofs ripped off, trees knocked over

EI Member only

2/7/2025 Feature / Charlie Bush

What’s behind Puerto Rico’s battle to go green?

Despite being firmly rooted in the latest climate science and supported by 99% of scientists, global warming has become highly politicised, as have moves to decarbonise energy supply networks. Charlie Bush examines how the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a microcosm of modern ideological battles over the energy transition.

Oil markets

Offshore oil platform lit up at dusk

2/7/2025 News

Oil supply growth outpaces demand as fossil fuel phaseout could fall short ahead of COP30

Oil markets are undergoing significant shifts as global oil supply growth is set to outpace demand through 2030, driven by slowing consumption in China and reduced US shale expansion, according to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) outlook. Meanwhile, new analysis from E3G and Zero Carbon Analytics reveals that while more countries are signalling a move away from fossil fuels in their updated climate plans, only a few have made concrete commitments, leaving the pace of change too slow to meet global climate targets.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy

Close up of Nick Wayth sat in chair on stage, with right hand raised to emphasise a point he is presenting

EI Member only

2/7/2025 Feature / Brian Davis

Are we heading towards doom or making progress? What the latest EI Statistical Review reveals

Publication of the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy offers striking insights into global energy trends, drawn from a wealth of data collected over the past year. As Energy Institute Chief Executive Officer Nick Wayth CEng FEI pointed out at the launch event: ‘We are living through a period of immense transformation, but not in a linear or coordinated way.’ New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy

Andy Brown standing behind lectern with two microphones, speaking to conference delegates with right hand raised to emphasis a point

2/7/2025 Comment / Andy Brown

Energy for the developing world: trends and drivers from the Statistical Review of World Energy

Energy Institute President Andy Brown OBE FEI reflects on the organisation’s statistical snapshot of global energy published last week, with a particular focus on the needs of the developing world.

Renewables

Wind turbines on a mountain top

2/7/2025 News

UK government abandons Moroccan HVDC megaproject plan

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has decided to abandon a £24bn plan to bring wind and solar power to the UK from Morocco, via what would have been the world’s longest subsea electricity cable

Solar

Aerial view of building with solar panels on the roof

2/7/2025 News

UK schools accelerate solar shift with new investment

Wellspring Academy Trust has completed the first phase of a £1mn solar PV rollout across its school network. Meanwhile, the UK government’s newly launched £180mn Great British Energy rooftop solar programme has begun installations at schools nationwide.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

2/7/2025 News

Chemical tanker takes to the wing

Econowind has installed four 16-metre tall VentoFoils onboard the chemical tanker Jutlandia Swan, owned and operated by Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers.

Solar

Head and shoulders photo of Owen Power set against a light grey blue background

2/7/2025 Comment / Owen Power

Turning UK business’ rooftops into strategic energy assets

The roofs of commercial and industrial sector buildings remain underused as sites of new, decentralised solar power stations. But such systems could deliver serious business advantages to the building occupiers. Owen Power, CEO of renewable energy developer Greenvolt UK, makes the case for installing them.

Sort by: