Europe passes cleantech law everyone agrees is not enough Europe’s new law is meant to make it easier to get a manufacturing hub off the ground for key clean technologies. Supporters say the law is a good step forward; critics say it's a missed opportunity. Latest News Anca Gurzu 5 min read
Europe’s grid expansion out of sync with renewables goals Clean energy technologies can be deployed in Europe much faster than transmission lines can be built or upgraded. Data Dives Anca Gurzu < 1
Europe’s wind ambitions require a makeover for the ports Ports are an often-overlooked yet crucial part of the wind industry. They need to expand to move around parts for increasingly bigger wind turbines. Latest News Anca Gurzu 6 min read
A political surprise in coal country could provide a lesson for oil country Conservative U.S. states like Texas, with deep historical and economic connections to the fossil fuel industry, could learn from Poland, once a fossil fuel stronghold turning toward renewables. Voices Pete Harrison 3 min read
CO2 emissions from producing hydrogen vary wildly Relying on even a relatively small share of grid electricity to make hydrogen with an electrolyzer can have significant carbon costs if the grid itself is dirty. Data Dives Cat Clifford 2 min read
US, Europe struggle to keep up with China’s EV growth Nearly two-thirds of all forecasted electric vehicle (EV) sales this year will likely be in China. Data Dives Anca Gurzu < 1
China, India lean on coal-fired power to shore up economies The emissions increase from coal-fired generation in these two countries along with emissions from other emerging economies more than offset the declines in coal power achieved by the United States, the European Union and other wealthier economies. Data Dives Amena H. Saiyid < 1
Europe turns to energy-intensive imports amid high electricity prices One consequence of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis has been a slump in domestic manufacturing and an increase in energy-intensive imports to the bloc. Data Dives Amena H. Saiyid 2 min read
In a first, EU wind power surpasses natural gas power Fossil generation accounted for less than a third of EU power generation last year. Data Dives Anca Gurzu < 1