Pope Francis to make Vatican energy independent with agrivoltaics
The Vatican intends to achieve energy independence with solar power. Moreover, it is turning to a combination of agriculture and photovoltaics, according to Pope Francis.
Europe, North America could trade solar power via world’s biggest subsea interconnector
The interconnector would transfer renewable electricity in both directions, harnessing the sun’s movement across the sky
Global energy emissions, fossil fuel use hit all-time highs in 2023
Global emissions from energy increased 2% year on year in 2023, exceeding 40 gigatons of CO2 for the first time ever
Global energy transition slows down amid economic, political volatility – report
European countries lead the World Economic Forum Energy Transition Index 2024 rankings, with Sweden at the top
Eurelectric issues guide for integrating biodiversity in renewables, grid expansion projects
The European association of electricity companies, Eurelectric, has published a guide for sustainable electrification
Global solar power capacity hits 1.6 TW after 87% surge in new installations in 2023
In 2023, the world installed 447 GW of new solar capacity, compared to 239 GW added in 2022, says SolarPower Europe
China accounts for 71% of world’s new offshore wind capacity in 2023
GWEC said China commissioned offshore wind power plants of 6.3 GW in overall capacity in 2023 or 71% of the world's total
Harnessing gravity to turn supertall buildings into energy storage systems
Energy Vault plans to deploy this innovative concept in supertall buildings around the world with Chicago-based architecture firm SOM