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Access to energy

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11/10/2023 Feature / Nick Imudia

How to bring energy to underserved communities

A fundamental part of the energy transition should involve its justness: ensuring no one is left behind as the world shifts to renewable sources of energy. Nick Imudia, CEO at d.light, discusses how expanding energy access and decarbonisation are aligned, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Solar

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26/2/2025 Feature / Charlie Bush

Europe’s solar dilemma: Competing with China while securing energy independence

In the early 2000s, Europe was at the forefront of solar PV production. However, as governments scaled back subsidies and incentives, they failed to compete with China’s state-backed manufacturing surge. Since 2011, China has invested over $50bn in new PV supply capacity – 10 times more than Europe. Making a dent in China’s production monopoly will be immensely challenging. But the EU could maintain leadership in solar installation and technology by strategically directing funding and diversifying supply chains, for example in the bloc’s upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, writes Charlie Bush.

Renewables

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11/1/2023 Feature / Selwyn Parker

The sun may yet shine on Africa

Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa, is a region in dire need of alternative forms of energy as a heating planet wreaks havoc on its climate and people. But will salvation come from fossil fuels or renewables? asks Selwyn Parker.

Decommissioning

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8/3/2023 Feature / Selwyn Parker

Decommissioning – the world’s biggest scrap project

Decommissioning the world’s ageing energy infrastructure, be it offshore oil field platforms, off- and onshore wind turbines, solar panels and much else besides, is a massive task with varying rules and levels of compliance. Selwyn Parker reports.

Solar

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2/9/2025 Feature / Fatima Al Hammadi,Feras Farooque,Asma Mohamed,Steve Young

Using solar power for oil and gas – a case study

In June 2025, the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), in collaboration with Emerge – a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Renewables – commissioned the 60 MW Sana solar power plant, the first utility-scale solar facility in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located within the boundaries of SNOC’s main Al Sajaa hydrocarbon processing complex, the Sana solar plant generates more electricity annually than the complex consumes, with the surplus supplied to the local utility. This case study, written by Project Engineer Fatima Al Hammadi, Electrical and Instrumentation Team Leader Feras Farooque, Electrical Engineer Asma Mohamed and Maintenance Manager Steve Young, chronicles the journey and technical solutions that led to the successful implementation of this landmark project.

Trading

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13/9/2023 Feature / Franziska Danz

Tackling the shift to renewable energy trading

Increasing adoption of intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar is causing a shift in the electricity supply market. Franziska Danz, Vice President Product Management, ION Commodities, examines the implications for energy traders.

Energy storage

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23/11/2022 Feature / Andrew Mourant

Filling the need for long-term energy storage

The provision of energy storage capacity at points around the UK electricity system is the key to maximising the role that renewable generation can play. But the route to developing sufficient storage projects – using various technologies – is not straightforward, as Andrew Mourant reports.

Renewables

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23/10/2024 Feature / Barbara Barkhausen

Power up: How Australia plans for massive Asia renewable energy hub

Australia plans to establish one of the world’s largest renewable energy production hubs, capitalising on the vast solar and wind resources of the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia. This privately-funded initiative, led by BP, represents a significant step in the nation’s push towards renewable energy and its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, encouraged by the country’s centre-left Labour government. Barbara Barkhausen reports from Sydney, Australia. 

Electricity

26/6/2024 News

Global grid infrastructure needs to more than double by 2050 to meet surging electricity demand

Global electricity demand is forecast to double by 2050, requiring extensive expansion of electricity grids and technological upgrades, according to a new report from DNV. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum says energy transition momentum is slowing amidst global uncertainty, but reports from SolarPower Europe and the Global Wind Energy Council highlight some record-breaking renewables statistics.

Floating solar

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14/12/2022 Feature / Luofeng Huang

The potential of floating solar power in Indonesia

A new joint venture between UK researchers and Indonesia, Solar2Wave, is looking at the potential of floating solar power installations, even for locations with large wave heights. Dr Luofeng Huang, Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Cranfield University, explains the concept.

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Search results:

How to bring energy to underserved communities

Europe’s solar dilemma: Competing with China while securing energy independence

The sun may yet shine on Africa

Decommissioning – the world’s biggest scrap project

Using solar power for oil and gas – a case study

Tackling the shift to renewable energy trading

Filling the need for long-term energy storage

Power up: How Australia plans for massive Asia renewable energy hub

Global grid infrastructure needs to more than double by 2050 to meet surging electricity demand

The potential of floating solar power in Indonesia