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- 1Renewables reshaping global energy security after crisis▼From energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security
UN News reports on how the recent global energy crisis has accelerated the shift toward renewable energy, examining how solar, wind and other clean sources are redefining energy security for countries once dependent on imported fossil fuels. The piece frames the transition as both a climate necessity and a strategic move to reduce exposure to volatile fuel markets and supply disruptions.
- 2Coal still supplies a third of world electricity in 2024▼Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New figures for 2024 show coal remains the world's largest source of electricity, generating roughly 34% of global power. Wind and solar together now account for about 15%, a sharp rise from just 4% a decade ago. The data has been visualised on interactive maps that zoom from global charts down to country-level detail, prompting discussion about the pace of the energy transition.
- 3Distributed renewables help Ukraine withstand Russian attacks▼In Ukraine, distributed renewables foil Russia’s assaults
Ukraine's spread-out renewable energy installations are proving resilient against Russian strikes on the country's power grid. Because solar and wind capacity is distributed across many sites rather than concentrated in large plants, attacks cause less disruption to electricity supplies, supporting the country's energy security during the war.
- 4Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's grid demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # Renewabl
Solar and wind generation supplied a record 80% of power demand on Australia's national electricity grid, according to a report by The Guardian. The milestone marks a new high for renewable penetration on the network and highlights the pace of Australia's shift away from coal and gas. Commenters online are sharing the figure as evidence that renewables can cover the bulk of demand, with debate continuing over grid stability and backup capacity.
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Growth in solar and wind power is limiting the use of natural gas in the United States even as overall electricity demand increases. The finding suggests renewables are increasingly meeting new consumption needs that would previously have been covered by gas-fired generation, a notable shift in the US energy mix.
- 6Solar and Wind Stocks Sink as High Interest Rates Bite▼Solar and Wind Stocks Are Sinking. Blame High Interest Rates.
Shares of solar and wind energy companies are falling, with high interest rates identified as the main cause. Renewable projects typically rely on heavy borrowing, so elevated borrowing costs squeeze returns and delay new installations, prompting investors to pull back from clean energy stocks.
- 7Old EV batteries seen as fix for Europe's wasted renewable energy▼‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy
Used electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as large-scale storage, helping Europe hold on to the solar and wind power that is currently wasted when supply exceeds demand. Reporting describes the retired batteries as 'a gold mine' for the energy transition, since they can store cheap renewable electricity and release it when the grid needs it, easing curtailment and supporting Europe's shift away from fossil fuels.
- 8Saudi Arabia's Solar and Wind Pipeline Tops 44 GW●Saudi Arabia’s Solar & Wind Energy Pipeline Exceeds 44 GW
Saudi Arabia's pipeline of solar and wind energy projects has surpassed 44 gigawatts, underlining the kingdom's rapid buildout of renewable capacity as it pursues its Vision 2030 diversification goals. Energy sector watchers highlight the scale of the programme, which places Saudi Arabia among the most ambitious renewable energy markets in the Middle East.
- 9Australia's most powerful battery completed to steady the grid●https:// reneweconomy.com.au/australias -most-powerful-battery-finally-completed-and-acting-as-giant-shock-absorber-to-t
Australia's most powerful battery has been completed and is now operating as a giant shock absorber for the electricity grid, according to Renew Economy. The project is designed to smooth out sudden fluctuations in supply and demand as the country relies more on variable wind and solar power. The news is being shared in renewable energy and climate circles, with commenters highlighting it as a milestone for Australia's clean energy transition and grid stability.
- 10University of Iowa researcher wins funding to detect solar wind plasma waves▼UI researcher earns funding to improve detection of plasma waves in the solar wind
A University of Iowa researcher has received new funding to improve the detection of plasma waves in the solar wind, the stream of charged particles flowing from the Sun. Better detection of these waves could sharpen understanding of space weather and how solar activity affects satellites and communications systems on Earth.
- 11Clean Energy And Politics: An Increasingly Complicated Mix▼Solar, Wind, Battery Storage, And Politics — It’s Complicated
A new commentary argues that the relationship between solar power, wind power, battery storage and politics has become complicated. The piece examines how political factors shape the deployment of renewable energy technologies and storage. It is drawing attention among readers following the clean energy transition, where policy decisions increasingly influence how fast solar, wind and battery projects can move forward.
- 12Penn State to host talk on AI and climate impacts on renewables▼Oct. 2 talk to discuss AI insight for climate change impacts on renewable energy
Pennsylvania State University is hosting a talk on October 2 examining how artificial intelligence can offer insights into climate change impacts on renewable energy. The event will bring together researchers to discuss how AI tools can help predict and manage climate-related challenges facing solar, wind and other renewable power sources.
- 13How Much Clean Energy Have Countries Added Since 2015?●How Much Clean Energy Have Countries Added Since 2015? https://www. visualcapitalist.com/how-much- clean-energy-have-cou
A new Visual Capitalist graphic ranks how much clean energy countries have added since 2015, charting the global shift toward renewables over the past decade. The comparison is drawing attention as readers weigh which nations have expanded solar, wind and other clean sources fastest and whether the pace matches climate goals set under the Paris Agreement.
- 14Zhongtian Hechuang Tenders Hydrogen Testing Center in Inner Mongolia●Green Hydrogen Project Tracker — Zhongtian Hechuang Wushenqi Wind and Solar Power Hydrogen Production Project Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Testing and Evaluation Center Tender, Investment of 65.13 Million Yuan
Zhongtian Hechuang has opened a tender for an electrolysis hydrogen production testing and evaluation center at its Wushenqi wind and solar power hydrogen production project in Inner Mongolia, with an investment of 65.13 million yuan. The project is part of China's expanding green hydrogen build-out, converting renewable power into hydrogen at scale. Industry watchers are tracking progress as a sign of momentum in the country's hydrogen sector.