Tag: decarbonization
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Global Coal Demand: A Plateau by 2030, Driven by Competition from Cleaner Power Sources
Overview: A Turning Point for Global Coal Demand The 2025 edition of the IEA’s annual market report signals a notable shift for global coal demand. After years of steady growth in some regions and resilience in others, demand is now forecast to plateau and may even edge lower by the end of the decade. The…
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Coal Demand at a Glance: IEA Forecasts Plateau and Slight Decline by 2030
Overview: A Turning Point for Global Coal Demand Global coal demand appears to be reaching a plateau, with the IEA’s 2025 Coal Market Report signaling a subtle shift in the energy mix. After decades of robust growth, coal faces renewed competition from cleaner and often cheaper alternatives, including renewables, natural gas, and nuclear power. The…
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Europe’s Industrial Anxiety: Is the Continent Doomed or Rebuilding for Resilience?
Introduction: A Crisis of Confidence in Europe’s Industrial Future Across Europe, a quiet but persistent question lingers: is the continent’s industrial base doomed to stagnation or collapse in the face of energy volatility, regulatory hurdles, and fierce global competition? The perception has grown sharper in recent years as legacy industries confront decarbonization, supply-chain disruptions, and…
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Fossil fuel giants finally in the crosshairs: Cop30 avoids total failure with last-ditch deal
Belém’s dawn and the pressure on COP30 As dawn broke over Belém, the Amazon city transformed into a pressure cooker of negotiations. Inside a windowless conference room, dozens of ministers from 17 groups of countries worked through the night, racing against time and exhaustion to salvage a summit that had teetered on the brink of…
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Ireland Accepts Cop30 Compromise Deal Amid Frustration Over Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
Ireland backs EU Cop30 compromise but voices disappointment on fossil fuel phase-out In Brazil, as ministers and negotiators from around the world gather for Cop30, Ireland took a cautious stance. Climate Minister Darragh O’Brien confirmed that Ireland supports the European Union’s decision to accept the Cop30 presidency text. Yet he did not shy away from…
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Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal in Australia in 2025: A Landmark Shift
Australia’s Energy Mix Reaches a Milestone In a striking turn of events reported by The Guardian, renewable electricity usage in Australia overtook power generated from coal for the first time. This milestone marks a fundamental shift in the country’s energy landscape and signals a broader transition toward cleaner energy sources. The September 2025 data show…
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Heat-pump Homes: Low Grid Strain Defies Early Expectations
Introduction: A Surprising Finding for the Energy Transition As the UK accelerates its shift to low-carbon heating, early experiments with all-electric homes are offering encouraging signs. A recent study focused on the first homes built to meet newer energy standards in Handsworth, Birmingham, found that heat-pump installations do not strain the electricity grid as much…
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Exowatt Raises $50 Million to Accelerate U.S. Rollout of Dispatchable Solar for the AI Era
Exowatt Secures $50 Million to Boost U.S. Dispatchable Solar Rollout Exowatt, a next-generation renewable energy company, announced a new $50 million funding round aimed at accelerating the U.S. manufacturing and deployment of its dispatchable solar systems. The investment signals growing momentum for reliable solar power paired with flexible energy storage to meet the demanding needs…
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World Energy Outlook 2025: IEA’s Global Energy Projections
Overview: What the World Energy Outlook 2025 Means for Global Energy The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 (WEO 2025) is the definitive benchmark for understanding how the world’s energy system is evolving. Updated annually to reflect the latest data on technology, markets, and policy developments, the WEO provides scenarios that help policymakers, investors,…
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World Energy Outlook 2025: IEA’s Decarbonization Roadmap
Introduction: Why the World Energy Outlook 2025 matters The International Energy Agency (IEA) releases its flagship World Energy Outlook (WEO) every year to map the globe’s energy future. The 2025 edition remains the most authoritative source for understanding how policy choices, market dynamics, and technological breakthroughs will shape energy supply, demand, and emissions over the…