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China sees record power load as heatwave grips southern provinces

China is facing unprecedented electricity demand as a severe heatwave grips large parts of the country. The National Energy Administration reported that the national power load crossed 1.5 billion kW for the third time in July 2025, marking a new...

Andritz to upgrade Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa hydropower plant

Andritz will modernise Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa hydropower plant under a contract from Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB). The upgrade will increase turbine capacity to 433 MW per unit and raise total generation by over 4 per cent. The 2,075 MW...

Google signs deal with Brookfield for up to 3 GW of hydropower

Google has signed a hydro framework agreement (HFA) with Brookfield Asset Management and Brookfield Renewable to procure up to 3GW of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity in the United States. The first contracts under this agreement cover Brookfield’s...

UK likely to miss 2035 climate targets: Neso

Britain is on track to miss its 2035 climate targets by a wide margin due to insufficient growth in clean electricity supply, according to the National Energy System Operator (Neso). The forecast shows the country falling short of the pace needed to...

World Bank approves $134 million for green hydrogen hub in Brazil

The World Bank has approved a $134 million operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex Company (CIPP) and the Government of Ceará. Located in Northeastern Brazil, CIPP is one of the country’s most...

Solar becomes EU’s top power source in June 2025

Solar power generated a record 22.1 per cent of the European Union’s electricity in June 2025, marking the first time it became the region’s largest single energy source. According to Ember, solar produced 45.4 TWh of electricity, surpassing nuclear...

Sumitomo to invest £7.5bn in UK clean energy and infrastructure by 2035

Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has committed to investing £7.5 billion ($10 billion) in the United Kingdom by 2035. The investment will focus on infrastructure, offshore wind, and hydrogen projects. The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of...

US faces 100-fold rise in blackout risk by 2030: DOE report

A new report from the US Department of Energy (DOE) warns that blackouts could rise 100 times by 2030 if the country continues to retire firm power capacity without timely replacement. The report highlights the urgent need to add dependable...

EU targets 90% emissions cut by 2040, launches Hydrogen Mechanism for clean industry

The European Commission (EC) has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, targeting a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The amendment builds on the legally binding commitment to climate neutrality by...

US Senate passes bill to cut clean energy tax credits by 2026

In a tight 51–50 vote, the US Senate has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The bill brings major shifts to the country’s renewable energy policy. The most significant change is an...

Ofgem approves £24bn plan to upgrade UK energy networks

Ofgem has cleared £24bn ($32bn) for upgrades to strengthen UK energy security and expand clean power. The investment is part of a broader £80bn plan to modernise the electricity grid and cut reliance on imported gas. £15bn will go to gas network...

Philippines issues draft policy for first nuclear power plant

The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has released its first policy framework to guide the commercial development and operation of nuclear power plants. According to Malaya Business Insight, the policy allows for small modular reactors (SMRs)...

South Korea to dismantle Kori-1, its first nuclear decommissioning

South Korea will begin decommissioning its first nuclear power plant, Kori-1, marking a major step in its energy policy shift. The plant, commissioned in 1978, will be dismantled over 12 years at an estimated cost of Won 1.1 trillion ($810 million)...

World Bank grants $146 mn to rebuild Syria’s electricity network

The World Bank has approved a $146 million grant through the International Development Association (IDA) to restore Syria’s damaged power infrastructure. The Syria Electricity Emergency Project (SEEP) aims to repair high-voltage lines and...

World Bank and IAEA partner to support nuclear energy in developing countries

The World Bank Group has signed an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to promote the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The move marks the World Bank’s first direct engagement with nuclear...

Palantir and The Nuclear Company launch AI tool for nuclear projects

Palantir Technologies and The Nuclear Company have partnered to launch the Nuclear Operating System (NOS), an AI-driven platform aimed at cutting delays and cost overruns in U.S. nuclear construction.  Built on Palantir’s Foundry platform, NOS offers...

DGPC signs MoU with B.Grimm to develop renewable energy in Bhutan

Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thailand-based B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited for the joint development of renewable energy projects in Bhutan. The agreement sets a framework for...

EU proposes transforming Mediterranean into Europe’s clean energy hub

A June 2025 briefing by E3G (Third Generation Environmentalism) and ECCO (Italian Climate Change Think Tank) proposes a strategic transformation of the Mediterranean into a clean energy hub for Europe. It calls for unlocking the region’s renewable...

New York to build 1 GW advanced nuclear plant

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has instructed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a 1 gigawatt (GW) advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York.  The project aims to meet rising electricity demand driven by industrial...

EU launches Citizen Energy Advisory Hub

The European Commission has launched the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH), a 3-year initiative to support citizen-led energy projects across the EU. It aims to help individuals, communities, municipalities, NGOs, and small businesses lower energy...

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