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Hormuz Chokepoint Outlives Oil Era, IEA Data Shows
The Strait of Hormuz will remain a strategic vulnerability in a decarbonized world, but the dominant failure mode shifts from maritime fuel chokepoints to grid-adequacy shortfalls depending on which e
UK wind and solar save £1bn in gas imports
Record wind and solar generation in the UK in March 2026 cut gas imports by £1bn, delivering 11TWh of electricity and driving a 25% drop in gas-fired generation.
UK boosts renewables as energy crisis looms
As the Iran war intensifies, the IEA warns of worsening oil supply disruptions, prompting considerations for releasing strategic reserves, while the IMF cautions that continued conflict will lead to h
Chinese researchers achieve 700 Wh/kg lithium-metal
Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking lithium-metal battery with an energy density exceeding 700 Wh/kg, capable of operating in extreme cold down to -70°C. This advancement, detailed in
Iran War Triggers Global Energy Crisis Response
Countries worldwide are scrambling to manage an energy crisis sparked by the Iran war's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with governments burning more coal, rationing fuel, shortening work weeks, and
TotalEnergies, Masdar Form $2.2B Asian Renewables JV
France's TotalEnergies and the UAE's Masdar have signed a binding agreement to create a $2.2 billion, 50-50 joint venture that will consolidate their solar, onshore wind, and battery storage activitie
UNSW study: tracker PV systems face higher UV
A new UNSW study reveals that photovoltaic (PV) systems with trackers experience greater UV degradation compared to fixed-tilt arrays, with tropical and desert climates imposing the highest stress on
U.S. Adds 26.6 GW Solar in 2025, Renewables Lead
The U.S. added 26.6 GW of new utility‑scale solar capacity in 2025, pushing renewables to account for nearly 90 % of all fresh generation builds and reshaping the nation’s generation mix across the gr
Oil & Gas Outperform S&P 500 by Record Margin
The oil and gas sector is outperforming the broader market by a record margin, driven by Middle East supply disruptions, AI-driven energy demand, and disciplined capital spending by energy firms.
World Adds 692 GW Renewables in 2025, Solar Leads Surge
A record 692 GW of renewable capacity was installed worldwide in 2025, lifting total capacity to 5,149 GW and making renewables account for 85.6 % of all new power generation.
Record UK Wind Power Fails to Block Gas Price Shock
Record UK wind power generation in Q1 2026 cannot offset the country's deep structural reliance on gas-fired power, leaving British households exposed to the energy price shock triggered by the war in
IPCC Bangkok meeting misses timeline, $2M funding gap
The IPCC’s latest plenary in Bangkok ended without a set deadline for its seventh assessment report, while a shrinking $9 million budget and a $2 million shortfall threaten the panel’s ability to deli
BYD targets 1.5M overseas NEVs in 2026 after 65% jump
BYD reported a 65% surge in overseas NEV shipments in March and reaffirmed its confidence to sell 1.5 million units abroad in 2026, underscoring the growing global demand for its EVs.
US Grid Runs at 50% — Utilize Coalition Says Use It More
The Utilize Coalition, a new industry group backed by Google, Tesla, and others, argues that the US power grid's roughly 50% average utilization rate represents billions in potential savings over buil
Oil falls 2% after Trump signals US exit from Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump’s comment that the United States may soon wind down its military campaign in Iran sparked a roughly 2% drop in global oil prices, easing market concerns over the conflict.
Chile's Rincón Urges Proactive Renewables Push
Chile's Energy Minister Ximena Rincón called for a more proactive approach to renewables, storage, and electrification at the RE+ Southern Cone Summit, urging Chile to move beyond a passive stance and
Coal plants cost $5B more than wind, top reliability
America’s Power, led by Michelle Bloodworth, rebuts a Utility Dive op‑ed by citing analyses that retiring coal plants would raise costs by $5 billion annually and that coal’s capacity value and storm‑
Bundesnetzagentur to Release BESS Grid Fee Framework
Germany's Bundesnetzagentur will publish the first framework for its BESS grid fee design by the end of May or early June, with the announcement made at the BBDF 2026 forum in Frankfurt.
Solbian unveils 108 W boat davit solar kit
Italian PV maker Solbian introduced a rigid‑frame solar kit for boat davits, offering 80 W and 108 W high‑efficiency SunPower Maxeon panels that can tilt up to 90° and endure winds of 25 m/s.
Sassmann unveils solar grid for pigeons
German firm Sassmann has launched a modular, mechanically‑fastened solar panel grid that prevents pigeon nesting while preserving module warranties, offering both new‑install and retrofit solutions fo
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