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15/2/2023 Feature / Poorna Rodrigo,Gemma Handy,Juhel Browne

Sunny energy prospects for Caribbean islands

The Caribbean islands are seeking to harness plentiful solar power in ambitious projects aimed at cutting electricity costs and boosting energy independence, report Juhel Browne in Port of Spain, Trinidad; Gemma Handy in St John’s, Antigua; and Poorna Rodrigo.

Energy prices

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18/6/2025 Feature / Janet Wood

A country divided: exploring the pros and cons of zonal electricity pricing

A war of words has broken out in the electricity industry about whether to split Great Britain’s electricity market into smaller zones, in the hope of reducing costs and making more efficient use of renewables. Janet Wood explores the current complex situation, and how we got here.

Skills, education and training

Engineer wearing hard hat, standing by solar panels in solar farm, set against orange sunrise sky

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10/8/2022 Feature / Stephenie Overman

US green skills in short supply

The US is struggling to keep up with demand for green jobs, despite the growing opportunities for transfer from the oil and gas industry and other sectors. There is also an issue around maintaining skills diversity, reports Stephenie Overman in Washington DC.

Wave / tidal

Bright yellow prototype wave energy converter on surface of sea

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8/6/2022 Feature / Charlie Bush

Marine power – making waves or a drop in the ocean?

Still to make a substantial contribution to total energy needs, how important might marine energy – tidal, wave and wave/wind hybrids – eventually become? Charlie Bush listened in to a seminar at the recent All-Energy exhibition and conference held on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow.

Renewables

Claudia Schienbaum standing in front of a microphone attached to a lectern, smiling and with her left fist raised in the air to celebrate election victory; behind her part of the Mexican flag, green on one side and an emblem set in the middle of an adjacent white stripe

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30/7/2025 Feature / Ángela Martínez

On a knife edge: why Mexico’s new President faces significant challenges to her energy transition plans

Mexico’s new President Claudia Sheinbaum is certainly well-qualified to reform her country’s energy system. But her ambitious plans may be curtailed by political expediency. Ángela Martínez reports from Mexico City.

Renewables

Large chimney towers of a coal power plant venting steam into blue sky

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9/8/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

How long will it take Poland to clean up its act?

Poland has one of Europe’s most polluting energy sectors, relying heavily on coal for about 70% of its power generation – by far the highest proportion in the European Union (EU). New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports on key energy transition initiatives and the challenges ahead.

Wind

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29/6/2022 Feature / David Wickham

Add hydrogen to unlock the potential of floating offshore wind

Investment in shared offshore hydrogen transmission infrastructure could unlock the potential of deep offshore wind energy, explains David Wickham, Hydrogen Consultant with ERM.

Fossil fuels

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3/5/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

Major new oil developments for the US – what about the renewables alternative?

US President Joe Biden’s controversial approval of the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska marks the latest confusion in the fossil fuels versus renewables debate. So, where do US energy developers stand when it comes to tackling climate change? New Energy World’s Brian Davis reports.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Computer graphic with 2023 in large gold letters standing up, with the zero of 2023 set as a crystal ball with pink and blue plasma lightning

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11/1/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

What does 2023 hold for the energy transition?

Time to polish that crystal ball again. If there’s one thing that’s predictable, it’s the likelihood that some of the predictions for 2023 will prove contentious in hindsight. Nevertheless, we press on with some perceptive and sometimes provocative forecasts by industry experts on the rapidly changing energy transition – invited for comment by New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis.

Energy policy

Row upon row of solar panels in large solar farm, with wind turbines visible on horizon in far distance

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16/8/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

Post-nuclear, Germany’s renewable energy ambitions ramp up

Germany has embarked on a wide-ranging programme to accelerate progress towards the country’s renewable energy targets and net zero by 2050. Maybe there are lessons for us all, writes New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis.

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Sunny energy prospects for Caribbean islands

A country divided: exploring the pros and cons of zonal electricity pricing

US green skills in short supply

Marine power – making waves or a drop in the ocean?

On a knife edge: why Mexico’s new President faces significant challenges to her energy transition plans

How long will it take Poland to clean up its act?

Add hydrogen to unlock the potential of floating offshore wind

Major new oil developments for the US – what about the renewables alternative?

What does 2023 hold for the energy transition?

Post-nuclear, Germany’s renewable energy ambitions ramp up