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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.

Emissions

Map of Europe graphic with four chimney stacks

12/6/2024 News

Slow progress in the EU power sector undermining low-carbon transition

The European Union (EU) power sector faces considerable challenges in achieving net zero emissions by 2050 on a pathway consistent with its climate objectives, a new report has found.

Renewables

Aerial view of solar farm in Morocco

29/6/2022 News

Urgency of accelerating modern energy access in Africa

The path to bringing modern energy access to all Africans while creating new growth industries in critical minerals and green hydrogen has been set out in a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Skills, education and training

Head and shoulders photo of Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK

22/3/2023 Comment / Hilary Leevers

Why and how we must secure tomorrow’s engineers for a greener future

Critical roles in engineering and technology still do not attract enough people to fill them. If the UK is to meet its net zero targets there needs to be significant growth in engineers and technicians, bringing more talent into what are often called ‘green’ jobs, says Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, a charitable organisation that promotes education and engagement in engineering and technology.

Aviation

Life size model of SA1 Supernal Air Taxi concept

27/4/2022 News

World-first hub for flying taxis opens in UK

Urban-Air Port has opened in Coventry, UK, what is claimed to be the world’s first demonstration of a fully-operational hub for future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles – such as air taxis – and autonomous delivery drones, to demonstrate the potential of advanced air mobility.

Jobs

Engineer at base of onshore wind turbine

9/10/2024 News

Highest annual growth of renewables jobs in 2023, reaching 16.2 million

In 2023, renewable energy employment experienced record growth, reaching 16.2 million jobs globally, up from 13.7 million in 2022, according to a joint report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Less positively, a separate study by SolarPower Europe has revealed stagnation in solar job growth, with workforce projections in Europe revised downwards to reach one million jobs by 2027.

Renewables

Two people in solar field in India discussing project whilst looking at laptop

11/10/2023 News

Asia-Pacific to invest $3.3tn in power generation over next decade

The Asia-Pacific region is forecast to invest $3.3tn in power generation over the next 10 years, with 49% earmarked for wind and solar, and 12% for energy storage, according to the latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Meanwhile, a BloombergNEF report suggests solar is soon to be the most affordable electricity source for Bangladesh.

Electric vehicles

EV charger and row of cars in street

1/6/2022 News

Global electric car sales continue their strong growth in 2022

Global electric car sales have continued their strong growth in 2022 after breaking records last year, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Oil and gas

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23/11/2022 Comment / Steve Hodgson

It’s all downhill for fossil fuels now – RMI

While negotiators at COP27 were struggling last week to reach an agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a new report from the US suggests that a successful energy transition is already inevitable and will be rapid. New Energy World’s Editor-at-Large Steve Hodgson takes a look.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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23/10/2024 News

IEA report predicts glut of energy in the near term, provided it is not blocked by geopolitical tensions

Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner and more secure technologies, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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