Daily Debrief

A supply crunch in giant turbines for gas-powered plants threatens environmental and geopolitical consequences

Sodium-ion batteries have been in the works for years, and now sodium-ion batteries have started to appear in cars and home storage. JAC, in a partnership with Volkswagen, has been shipping a vehicle called the Sehol or E10X with sodium-ion batteries since 2023. Recently, Bluetti introduced the Pioneer Na(sodium) portable ...

METLEN has signed a 10-year, 235 MW solar PPA with ENGIE.

UK prime minister has been quiet on ‘clean energy superpower’ plan

Are some leading car brands on track to repeat the experience of Blackberry and Nokia, as the industry transforms around them?

Energy UK calls for Ofgem to be stripped of responsibilities, accusing it of overseeing rise in domestic bills and slowing economic growth The UK’s energy companies have called for a radical shake-up of the industry regulator, Ofgem, accusing it of overseeing a rise in domestic bills and slowing Britain’s economic growth. The industry’s trade association, Energy UK, has called for the watchdog to be stripped of some of its responsibilities after overseeing “a dramatic increase in red tape” that it claims has reduced growth and pushed up costs for households. Continue reading...

Policy comes under increasing pressure as former premier’s institute warns of costs of tying energy plans to a ‘rigid’ date

Analyst says European offshore wind industry needs compact with policymakers to build case for facilities like shelved Szczecin plant

Silicon Valley company with links to Trump administration rides wave of investor enthusiasm

French energy giant consolidates and relaunches consultancy services in response to 'times of uncertainty'

Expectations for the development of the wind turbine business have been downgraded, and organic revenue growth is now expected to decline by a high single-digit percentage.

The US company is paying over USD 5.275 billion for the remaining shares.

Shipbuilder Seatrium says it still plans to deliver $475m ship for Equinor project but buyer files notice of arbitration

”Europe can stay ahead by focusing on both pillars of the transition: scaling renewables and securing supply,” says Uniper spokesperson.

Stronger protections and consumer rights to be introduced for families and businesses when things go wrong in the energy market