Tag: renewables
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Energy Giants Back Net Zero as Coalition Reignites Climate War
Overview: A Bipartisan Pivot on Net Zero Australia’s leading energy companies have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to the government’s 2050 net zero target, signaling a notable shift as the Coalition renews its climate policy dispute. The push comes amid rising consumer concern over electricity prices and a broader industry push to frame renewables as a…
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Energy Giants Back Net Zero as Coalition Reignites Climate Battle
Big Players Back Net Zero, Challenging Coalition’s Climate Narrative Australia’s largest energy companies have publicly reaffirmed their support for the government’s 2050 net zero target, arguing that embracing renewables is essential to stabilising prices and securing long-term energy security. The move marks a notable alignment between industry and policy objectives, even as the Coalition presses…
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Scrutiny rises of utilities’ power projections for data centers
Rising Demand and the Forecast Challenge As AI-driven services expand, utilities are forecasting dramatically higher electricity needs to power the next generation of data centers. Industry analysts and watchdogs are scrutinizing these projections, noting that the assumptions behind them will shape grids, rates, and siting decisions for years to come. The core question: are power…
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We’re proud to be pioneers: Spain’s community energy revolution
Introduction: A spark in Taradell In the Catalan town of Taradell, a small initiative grew into a national demonstration of what community energy can achieve. What began as a plan to create allotments for local food production blossomed into a broader mission: to empower residents to produce, share, and manage their own renewable energy. What…
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World Energy Outlook 2025: IEA’s Insightful Global Energy Forecast
Overview: What the World Energy Outlook 2025 Adds The IEA’s World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2025 is the authoritative benchmark for understanding how global energy markets, technology, and policy interact to shape our energy future. Released annually, the WEO synthesizes the latest data on energy supply, demand, and emissions, providing scenarios that help governments, businesses, and…
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IEA: Renewables Boom to Seal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era
The IEA forecast: a faster-than-expected shift The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected a rapid acceleration in renewable energy deployment over the next decade, signaling an end to the era of cheap fossil fuels as the main power source. In its latest assessment, the agency says cheaper, cleaner renewables—especially solar and wind—will grow faster than…
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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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Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Overview: a turning point in global energy The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a banner forecast: a supply boom in cheaper renewable energy will make the fossil fuel era effectively irreversible in the coming decade. The agency argues that renewables will grow faster than any other major energy source, driven by falling costs, improving…
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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…
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IEA Says Cheaper Renewables Will End Fossil Fuels Sooner Than Expected
Overview: Renewables on a Fast Track The International Energy Agency (IEA) has placed a stark forecast on the global energy transition: renewables are poised to outpace all other energy sources in growth over the next decade. Despite political pushback in parts of the United States and Europe, cheaper and more accessible green power is reshaping…