Two More Indian LPG Tankers Clear Strait of Hormuz
Two India-flagged LPG tankers, the Green Asha and Green Sanvi, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, joining a selective flow of traffic that includes Qatar's LNG tankers, marking a cautious re
‘All we can do now is pray they continue’: Maasai welcome the first rains but know that drought is far from over
Despite recent rainfall, Maasai elder Abraham Kampalei and meteorologist Joyce Kimutai agree that the severe drought in Kenya, intensified by La Niña and human-driven climate change, is far from over,
Electrification alone may not shield firms from gas-linked prices
Companies electrifying their operations to escape fossil fuel volatility are finding themselves still exposed to natural gas price shocks due to grid dynamics and transmission bottlenecks, according t
Weather tracker: Warm March in US leaves snowpack critically low
A historically warm March in the US, following an already mild winter across nine states, has led to critically low snowpack levels, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires. This warming trend
Low customer trust is quietly undermining utility digital payment programs
Utilities are experiencing a significant decline in online payment adoption, leading to increased operational costs, primarily due to their failure to address core consumer distrust. This trend quietl
Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it?
As backlash grows, a nationwide search is underway for solutions to the AI energy crunch.
Conductive smart hydrogels as battery electrolytes: Promising for lithium, sodium, and zinc-ion chemistries
Conductive smart hydrogels are emerging as a promising, safer alternative for battery electrolytes, particularly for lithium, sodium, and zinc-ion chemistries. Their inherent safety advantages positio
The Iran war is changing how millions of people cook — and what they eat
The ongoing Iran war is drastically altering daily life for millions across Asia and Africa, creating a severe cooking gas shortage that forces households to revert to coal and wood, and fuels a burge
Electrification alone may not shield firms from gas-linked prices
Electrification alone doesn't insulate businesses from natural gas price fluctuations, as electricity markets remain linked to gas in many regions. Battery storage is emerging as a critical solution t
‘Photovoltaics are, first and foremost, about energy security’
Moldova has dramatically boosted its solar PV capacity twelvefold in five years, reaching 1 GW, driven by a strategic focus on energy security and diversification, according to Carolina Novac, Secreta
Solar, mining groups partner to improve mineral traceability
Solar and mining industry groups, SSI and IRMA, have partnered to enhance the responsible sourcing and traceability of critical minerals used in solar supply chains, addressing growing concerns about
Used EV prices rise as Australia’s fuel crisis hits: ‘Doesn’t make sense to hold on to a combustion engine’
Australia's used electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing an unprecedented price surge, with models like the Tesla Model Y increasing over 6% in two weeks, as the country's fuel crisis drives a dr
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
During the Artemis mission, astronauts will endure a 40-minute period of radio silence as they pass behind the Moon, losing all contact with Earth. This anticipated moment of solitude, highlighted by
Iraq Scrambles to Stabilize Exports as Iran Grants Passage
Iraq is urgently seeking loading schedules from its oil clients within 24 hours, according to Reuters, as it scrambles to stabilize exports. This comes after the Financial Times reported that Iran's a
Neoen unveils large-scale battery projects in France, Japan
Neoen is significantly expanding its battery energy storage footprint with two new large-scale projects in France and Japan, totaling 348 MW and 896 MWh. These installations mark a substantial increas
New Time targets large-scale perovskite production in Italy
New Time is embarking on an ambitious four-year plan to establish large-scale perovskite solar cell production in Italy, aiming for pilot manufacturing within three years. This initiative marks a sign
The impact of annealing on copper-plated heterojunction solar cells
A UNSW-led team has discovered that the annealing process critically influences the stress, strain, and microstructure within copper-plated heterojunction solar cell contacts. Specifically, rapid anne
The Scottish Home Hydrogen Trial And The Ethics Of Delay
The Fife, Scotland, hydrogen trial, led by **SGN**, is set to commence in Easter 2026, a date laden with symbolic meaning for renewal and ethical choices. This timing highlights a critical juncture fo
The swift parrot’s distinctive call was recorded dozens of times in a patch of Tasmanian forest. Then the forest was logged
Despite the endangered swift parrot's distinctive calls being recorded numerous times in a Tasmanian forest, the area was subsequently logged, further imperiling a population estimated at only 750 bir
OPEC Commits to Boost Output Once Hormuz Reopens
OPEC has committed to a theoretical increase of 206,000 barrels of oil production daily, a move anticipated by reports, despite current constraints on Middle Eastern output due to the Strait of Hormuz