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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...

Spain’s April blackout: Grid failure or planning flaw?

Spain’s grid operator Redeia is at the centre of a major controversy after a government report blamed its mismanagement for the country’s worst electricity blackout in recent history. The outage, which began shortly after 12:30 PM on 28 April 2025...

China ramps up pilot hydrogen programme to meet 2035 targets

China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has unveiled a nationwide pilot programme to scale hydrogen production, infrastructure, and end-use by 2035, Hydrogen Insight reported. The plan follows a related initiative released on December 31...

Kazakhstan selects Rosatom and CNNC to build first nuclear plants

Kazakhstan has chosen Russia’s Rosatom and China’s CNNC (China National Nuclear Corporation) to lead two international consortia for building its first nuclear power plants. The move supports Kazakhstan’s goal of adding 2.4GW of nuclear power...

Envision Energy and SUN Terra partner to scale energy storage in Asia-Pacific

Envision Energy Group has formed a strategic partnership with SUN Terra to build a full-scale energy storage ecosystem across Southeast Asia, India, and Australia. The collaboration will advance deployment of energy storage system (ESS) technologies...

EIB backs Bay of Biscay power link with €1.6bn investment

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €1.6 billion (around $1 billion) to the Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection project, which will significantly expand electricity exchange between Spain and France. Led by Inelfe—a joint venture...

Seven countries selected for $1bn industry decarbonisation programme

The Climate Investment Fund (CIF) has announced the launch of a $1 billion Industry Decarbonization Program, selecting Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, Namibia, South Africa, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan as the first countries to participate. This initiative is the...

Meta backs 150MW geothermal project in New Mexico

Meta has signed a deal with XGS Energy to develop a 150 megawatt (MW) geothermal project in New Mexico. The project will support Meta’s growing energy needs, especially as it expands its data centre and AI infrastructure in the state. The geothermal...

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