Energy planning will play a central role in Asia Pacific’s data centre boom
A ‘power-first’ approach to investment in and planning of data centres in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more…
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Germany reported record solar electricity production last year
Germany reported a 17.4% increase in solar energy generation in 2025, to 70.1 billion kWh, a new record high, new…
Over two thirds of US solar installations last year were in states won by Trump in 2024
Despite the Trump administration’s pushback against clean energy, more than two thirds of the solar installations in the United States…
CATL achieves carbon neutrality in core operations, ramps up circular battery efforts
Chinese battery and new energy technology firm CATL said that it achieved carbon neutrality in its core operations last year,…
Russia is quietly turning into a renewable energy powerhouse
While much of the energy discussion about Russia revolves around its oil and natural gas sectors, the country is quietly…
Europe added 19.1 GW of wind energy capacity in 2025
Europe added 19 GW of new wind energy capacity in 2025, as well as investing €45 billion in projects that…
Iran strikes demonstrate why world needs to quit fossil fuels, say groups
With the US and Israel continuing to strike Iran, leading the Middle Eastern country to target the Strait of Hormuz,…
Green hydrogen faces setback without structural reforms, study finds
Green hydrogen could fail as a sustainable fuel option unless countries ‘rapidly decarbonise their energy grids’, researchers at the University…
Experts discuss the role of energy efficiency in scaling AI for business
Energy efficiency is the key to unlock AI’s business potential, a discussion panel at the Economist Impact Sustainability Week summit…
National Grid trial showcases power adjustment capabilities of data centres
The UK’s National Grid has undertaken a live trial of new technology that adjusts the power usage of data centres…