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Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Head and shoulders photo of Steve Hodgson, standing in front of blue door

25/2/2026 Comment / Steve Hodgson

Renewables and efficiency, yes, but fossil fuel use has to fall

What have 30 years observing the energy industry taught Steve Hodgson FEI, Editor-at-Large at New Energy World? That increasing green energy is not enough; the world also has to begin an exit from fossil fuels to prevent a climate catastrophe that has already started.

Energy storage

Battery storage systems by wind farm in desert

14/8/2024 News

Li-ion BESS market set for growth, while new leasing deal promises to ‘unlock’ European sector

Global demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-based energy storage systems (BESS) is projected to soar as renewable energy sources increasingly integrate into power grids worldwide. According to IDTechEx’s latest report, the market is expected to reach $109bn in value by 2035, with over 4.4 TWh installed worldwide, driven by government incentives, technological advancements and the rising need for grid stability. Meanwhile, a new long-term tolling agreement is looking to ‘unlock’ energy storage opportunities across Europe.

Energy storage

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10/12/2025 Comment / Oonagh O’Grady

From reliance to resilience: how energy storage can unlock EU energy independence

Long duration energy storage (LDES) capable of storing energy between eight and 24 hours is key to fulfilling Europe’s future flexibility needs. Therefore, European policy should support it, writes Oonagh O’Grady, Vice President International Origination at energy storage developer Hydrostor.

Energy storage

Photo of Richard Butland, CEO, Highview Power, standing next to model of buildings lit up in red and blue

17/5/2023 Comment / Richard Butland

With record-breaking wind energy production, now is the time to add long duration energy storage

The UK needs to add a significant long duration energy storage capability to its electricity system to maximise the use of wind power and reduce reliance on gas and coal-fired power. Richard Butland, CEO of Highview Power, writes.

Thermal energy

Head and shoulders photo of James Macnaghten

7/8/2024 Comment / James Macnaghten

How solar thermal storage can decarbonise industrial heat

While the growth of solar power for electricity generation has been spectacular, the use of solar-generated power to produce and store heat for industrial users is at a much earlier stage. But the technology and potential is there, writes James Macnaghten, CEO of the UK-based energy storage supplier Caldera.

Energy storage

Head and shoulders photo of Alan Greenshields, Director of Europe, ESS

26/6/2024 Comment / Alan Greenshields

New technology options for long-duration energy storage

The increasing incorporation of local renewable generation capacity into electricity grids has led to the development of new energy storage technologies, writes Alan Greenshields, Director of Europe for iron flow battery developer ESS.

Coal

26/7/2023 News

Australian coal exports remain constrained despite lifting of Chinese restrictions

Australia is expected to reap mixed benefits from the lifting earlier this year of China’s unofficial ban on imports of Australian coal. Meanwhile, the country is reportedly leading the global market for battery energy storage systems, and has declared a new area as suitable for future offshore wind development.

Technology

Head and shoulders photo of Greg Jackson, Vice President of the Energy Institute and Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group

19/4/2023 Comment / Greg Jackson

Using technology to build a cheap, green energy future

We have the technology to enable greater energy efficiency, reduce emissions and drop bills for consumers. Greg Jackson FEI, Vice President of the Energy Institute and Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, discusses the central role of technology in facilitating the green energy transition.

Renewables

Head and shoulders photo ofSteveH-optimised-web Steve Hodgson, Editor-at-Large, New Energy World

8/2/2023 Comment / Steve Hodgson

Let’s aim high – only renewables and storage

There is a growing radical edge to the latest academic thinking about global energy futures that is turning against the continued use of fossil fuels as a bridge to the future. New Energy World’s Editor-at-Large Steve Hodgson has been reading about it.

Renewables

Solar panels in front of US city skyline

5/3/2025 News

Solar and battery storage will lead US energy expansion in 2025, as the grid strives to meet forecast load growth

Solar and battery storage are expected to lead new US generating capacity additions in 2025, says the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Meanwhile, BloombergNEF and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy suggest a broad portfolio of sustainable energy solutions will be needed to meet anticipated load growth, in particular from rapidly advancing AI technologies and an increasing number of data centres.

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Renewables and efficiency, yes, but fossil fuel use has to fall

Li-ion BESS market set for growth, while new leasing deal promises to ‘unlock’ European sector

From reliance to resilience: how energy storage can unlock EU energy independence

With record-breaking wind energy production, now is the time to add long duration energy storage

How solar thermal storage can decarbonise industrial heat

New technology options for long-duration energy storage

Australian coal exports remain constrained despite lifting of Chinese restrictions

Using technology to build a cheap, green energy future

Let’s aim high – only renewables and storage

Solar and battery storage will lead US energy expansion in 2025, as the grid strives to meet forecast load growth