Wind
Global offshore wind industry records second-best year ever in 2020
The global offshore wind industry had its second-best year ever in 2020 installing over 6 GW of new capacity, according to a new GWEC report.
India
IEA Report: Bold policies needed as India’s energy demand skyrockets
India's ability to ensure affordable, clean and reliable energy for its growing population will be vital for the future development of its economy.
Industry Reports
Energy professionals optimistic for the sector’s prospects despite COVID-19
A new study indicates that energy professionals remain optimistic for the sector’s prospects in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Regions
Global electricity demand declines as effects of pandemic persist
The historic shock of the COVID-10 crises will result in a 2% decline in global electricity demand, according to the IEA’s first-ever Electricity Market Report.
Europe
Europe urgently needs to scale energy storage, says Eurelectric
Energy storage needs to contribute to an up to 500GW flexible power requirement in Europe by 2030 and more beyond, according to a new Eurelectric report.
Digitalization
Digitalisation and the transformation of coal generation
The power sector has begun a digitalisation process that is transforming the way electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed.
Emissions & Environment
UK’s National Grid 2050 scenarios – net zero ‘requires immediate action’
The UK’s power network operator National Grid ESO has published its latest annual energy system forecast to 2050, the country’s target year for complete decarbonisation. Three of the four projected scenarios see the country meet the target, but with several urgent actions required.
Europe
Sweden becomes second largest net power exporter for the first time
Sweden overtook Germany to become the second biggest net exporter of power in Europe in the first half of 2020 – the first time this has happened.
Renewables
Sunny weather brings solar record to Europe
Solar power generation in Europe hit an all-time high in the second quarter of the year, as the coronavirus crisis triggered a...
Wind
Floating Wind JIP R&D findings forecast 70GW by 2040
The Carbon Trust has released the latest summary findings from the Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (JIP).
