April 2, 2023

Australia’s energy storage capacity needs 10-fold increase by 2050 – report

Rapidly rising energy demand spurred by the ongoing electrification of building and transport industries requires that Australia grows its energy storage capacity at least 10-fold by 2050.

April 2, 2023

Australia sees lithium exports matching thermal coal by 2028

Australia sees its booming lithium sector matching thermal coal’s importance within five years.

April 1, 2023

Biden’s landmark climate bill lures China’s clean energy giants

China’s leading renewables firms are joining the rush to open factories in the US.

March 31, 2023

Energy reform bill passes in US House of Representatives

Lower Energy Costs Act intended to bolster US oil and gas production while scaling back climate initiatives.

March 31, 2023

South Africa pushes to delay coal plant closures

With blackouts often exceeding 10 hours a day, the government is under pressure to hold on to whatever generation capacity it has.

March 31, 2023

High-quality concrete produced with coal fly ash

Scientists at Rice University are employing flash Joule heating to remove toxic heavy metals from fly ash and use the resulting product to manufacture concrete.

March 29, 2023

Green hydrogen equipment makers poised for rapid growth in China

China’s capacity to manufacture electrolyzers could grow about 20 times by 2028 as costs of the clean energy source plunge.

March 29, 2023

Nuclear row looms over EU renewable energy talks

Negotiators from EU countries and the European Parliament are meeting to reach a deal on how fast to expand renewable energy sources this decade.

March 29, 2023

How solar roofs are being used to power electric cars

For about 40 years, car companies, startups and DIY enthusiasts have been pursuing the plug-less electric car.

March 29, 2023

Mining in South Africa looks to solar, AI and chickens to go green

South Africa is often seen as a test case for developing nations seeking to cut emissions and develop a greener economy.