To achieve independence, Europe needs an electrification revolution

The share of electricity from renewables in the EU rises to 46 per cent in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels – According to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, electricity generated from renewable sources in the European Union is on the rise: in the first quarter of the year, it stood at 45.5 per cent, up from 42.7 per cent recorded in the same quarter of 2025. The winner is wind power , which was []

Road to electrification

Road to electrification

NP Solar: Delivering tailored solar solutions across Spain and Europe

As Europe continues its transition toward renewable energy, solar power has become one of the most effective ways for households []

Record green electricity production: Renewables supply 58 percent

More and more climate-neutral electricity is being used in Germany. Wind and solar in particular rose sharply in the first half year.

46% of EU’s electricity came from renewables in Q1 2026

46% of EU’s electricity came from renewables in Q1 2026

Industri gas asli dunia: Di mana kedudukan Malaysia?

Krisis geopolitik semasa membuktikan bahawa keselamatan tenaga menjadi antara faktor penting dalam menentukan kestabilan sosioekonomi sesebuah negara. Perang Rusia-Ukraine menyebabkan harga elektrik meningkat hampir 200 peratus di beberapa negara Eropah. Negara-negara Eropah terpaksa membelanjakan trilion ringgit bagi melaksanakan pelbagai langkah kecemasan, termasuk menghidupkan semula loji janakuasa arang batu demi memastikan bekalan tenaga kekal stabil. Ketegangan ... Read more The post Industri gas asli dunia: Di mana kedudukan Malaysia? appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Advancing Green Hydrogen Integration for Decarbonisation of Energy-Intensive European Industries

The EU has set an ambitious goal for Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The transition towards a green and sustainable society is underway, this article looks at decarbonisation. Energy-intensive industries such as the ceramics and glass sector account for a significant share of Europe’s industrial energy consumption and CO? emissions. Decarbonising []

Power supply will improve before year-end, minister assures Nigerians

REA, UNDP unveil 23 mini-grids across 15 states By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Thursday assured Nigerians that electricity supply would improve before the end of 2026, saying the Federal Government is simultaneously rehabilitating the national grid and expanding off-grid renewable energy projects to bridge the country’s energy access gap. [] The post Power supply will improve before year-end, minister assures Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

EU ministers plan further climate policy rollbacks during historic heatwave

Replacing combustion engines with electric cars and switching industrial heat from fossil fuels to electricity are among the most impactful ways to decarbonise. Yet, in exactly in these areas Europe is weakening its policies.

Sagar Adani Calls For Faster Electrification At Global Energy Dialogue In London

Speaking at the inaugural Adani Green Energy Dialogue at London's Science Museum during London Climate Action Week, Adani said countries could no longer view electrification as optional if they wanted...

Egypt prioritises power grid upgrade to accelerate renewable energy expansion

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, said modernising the national electricity grid remains a top priority to enhance its capacity to integrate renewable energy, maximise the country’s vast solar and wind resources, and ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply. Esmat made the remarks during a meeting on Saturday with Gong Yu, [] The post Egypt prioritises power grid upgrade to accelerate renewable energy expansion appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Ottawa’s nuclear energy strategy seeks new reactors, global exports

The strategy launched Monday ties into Ottawa's overall aim to double electricity capacity by 2050, something the government argues requires zero-emission power sources.

11th World Conference on Energy Efficiency opens Monday in Montreal

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 11th Annual World Energy Efficiency Conference opens Monday at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The two-day event will bring together experts, senior officials, elected officials and industry representatives from around the world. Hydro-Québec is a partner of the event. The conference will highlight the central role of energy efficiency [] The post 11th World Conference on Energy Efficiency opens Monday in Montreal appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Alberta’s oil production costs will rise to uncompetitive levels under Ottawa’s MOU, study says

The higher industrial carbon tax requirement will also add 1 billion per year to the cost of producing electricity in Alberta by 2040

The 2026 Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Batteries and Whole-Home Backup Power

Energy independence has evolved from a niche luxury to a household standard across the US. As grid unreliability and rising power bills challenge modern living, securing a stable electricity source remains a top priority. Recent technological leaps mean that simply having panels on the roof is no longer enough. Complete energy autonomy now relies on [] The post The 2026 Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Batteries and Whole-Home Backup Power appeared first on BNO News.

How South Africans can use electricity more efficiently as tariffs rise

How South Africans can use electricity more efficiently as tariffs rise

Electric cars on the rise in the EU as share of new registrations reaches 20 percent

Electric cars on the rise in the EU as share of new registrations reaches 20 percent

Indian capital to pay $1,000 to scrap old cars for EVs in fight against pollution

Delhi has rolled out a major policy to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles, offering a 1,000 cash subsidy Read Full Article at RT.com

26% of consumption covered nationally: Renewable electricity production on the rise in Luxembourg

New figures from the Luxembourg Regulatory Institute show that domestic renewables now account for more than a quarter of the electricity consumed in the country, while photovoltaics overtook wind for the first time in 2025.

JéGO, GoCab strike deal to put 6,000 EVs on West African roads 

The deal comes as Africa's EV market grows but remains limited by two problems: financing and charging. Much of the region's electrification so far has centred on two- and three-wheelers.

Rivers State Backs Solar Power For Rural Growth

The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed that reliable electricity is critical to sustainable development, stressing that meaningful economic growth cannot be achieved without access to affordable and dependable power supply. Governor Siminalayi Fubara stated this during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction and installation of an 11.9 Megawatt Peak (MWp) Solar Mini-Grid Project in Bolo [] The post Rivers State Backs Solar Power For Rural Growth appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Swiss railway solar panel experiment passes one-year milestone

A pioneering Swiss project to install removeable solar panels between railway tracks has completed its first year of operation with encouraging results, suggesting the technology can generate electricity without disrupting train services, reported the Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) investment promotion agency. More than 11,000 trains have passed over a 100-metre test installation in Buttes, []

General : MITI: 6,416 Public EV Chargers Installed Nationwide As Of May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,416 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been installed nationwide as of May 31, 2026, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

EU Carbon Reforms Spark Industry Divide over Climate Policy

European industrial companies are increasingly divided over the European Union’s planned overhaul of its Emissions Trading System (ETS), the bloc’s flagship carbon pricing mechanism. While some manufacturers argue the reforms are necessary to ease mounting cost pressures and protect competitiveness, companies that have invested heavily in low-carbon technologies warn that weakening the system could undermine [] The post EU Carbon Reforms Spark Industry Divide over Climate Policy appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Belgium to introduce road tax for transiting drivers

Belgium's three regions announced Friday they would introduce next year a road tax that foreign drivers transiting the country would also have to pay.

S&P Global highlights Romania’s 1 GW solar project as signalling Eastern European renewables boom

S&P Global highlights Romania’s 1 GW solar project as signalling Eastern European renewables boom

Is a European single market for energy such a good idea?

Is a European single market for energy such a good idea?

Nepal’s new government bets on tax revenue over clean energy push

Nepal has the world’s second-highest rate of electric vehicle adoption, but a newly proposed government tax hike on EV imports and electricity consumption could undermine this transition. The government argues the previous decade of EV tax breaks was fiscally unsustainable and primarily benefited wealthy buyers in a country where most people can’t afford a car []

Indonesia eyes nuclear power to drive economic growth

The National Energy Council (DEN) is advocating for the strategic adoption of nuclear power, labeling it a necessity to ...

Europe’s industrial wake-up call

Europe’s climate ambitions must integrate with industrial competitiveness. The upcoming EU ETS reform should support decarbonization while ensuring affordable energy, investment certainty, energy security and a level playing field.

Know Your Battery

A rapid growth in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), also known as New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Nepal, made headl...

BYD showcases battery, charging technology in 15,000km journey from Rome to Hong Kong

BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has intensified efforts to promote its high-performance batteries and superfast charging technology around the world as it tests a car that it says boasts the world’s longest driving range in a journey from Rome to Hong Kong. A fleet of upgraded versions of the Z9GT, a car produced under BYD’s premium Denza brand, has been travelling across European countries including Italy, Croatia, Serbia and Turkey for nearly a month at the start of a...

MADSEN: Canada’s National Electricity Strategy is a taxpayer trap

The assumptions of Ottawa’s National Electricity Strategy deserve far more scrutiny than they have received

Ministry of Economy Discusses Renewable Energy Sector Development

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Green energy growth reshapes EU electricity production in 2025

Consumption of natural gas and renewable energy increased in the European Union (EU) in 2025, while the use of coal and oil products declined.

EU unveils plan to help overlooked islands and coastal communities

Improving transportation links, ending energy isolation and building more homes are some of the key initiatives the European Union’s executive arm is looking to enact under a pair of first-ever strategies designed to help the bloc’s islands and coastal communities flourish, EU officials have said.

Electricity: TCN announces blackout in Kano, four other Nigerian states

The Transmission Commission of Nigeria has announced electricity disruption in parts of Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, and Yobe States, as well as Gazaoua in the Niger Republic. The spokesperson of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The outage is due to planned maintenance at Kumbotos’ 330 kilovolt transmission substation on Sunday. Consequently, electricity [] Electricity: TCN announces blackout in Kano, four other Nigerian states

UK Electric Cars Outsell Petrol in Historic First, but ZEV Mandate Faces New Challenge

UK battery electric cars outsold petrol for the first time on an annual rolling basis, Carbon Brief's analysis of SMMT data shows. The milestone arrives as industry chief Mike Hawes calls the ZEV mandate's assumptions 'heroic' and pushes for a formal government review.

Shipowners and airlines call for ETS revenues to fund green transition

European shipowners and airlines have jointly urged Brussels to channel emissions trading revenues back into the sectors that generate them, arguing that the current system risks undermining efforts to decarbonise transport. In a joint statement released this week, European Shipowners (ECSA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E) said shipping and aviation already contribute more than 11bn

Europe's Push For Sustainable Aviation Fuels Needs More Than Mandates

Europe's Push For Sustainable Aviation Fuels Needs More Than Mandates