The top 10 energy transition developments of 2024
From falling battery prices to methane-detecting satellites, this past year saw historic developments in climate, energy, and more.
Asia is leading the way in super-sized floating solar
An Indonesian developer is planning a 2.2GW project on a dam, which would be the world’s largest floating solar array.
How the UK plans to clean up its power system by 2030
The country shut its last coal-fired power plant at the end of September and aims to largely eliminate gas from its electricity mix by the decade’s end.
These are the most effective policies for boosting EV adoption
Now that EVs have gone mainstream in several markets, we have a clearer idea of which policies deliver results — and which don’t.
Small patches of urban wildflowers boost bee populations and biodiversity, study shows
A cultivated small urban meadow has “a similar value for pollinators as larger areas of natural meadow.”
How South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network will benefit farmers
Zero Carbon Charge is installing a network of fast-chargers powered by ground-mounted solar panels and battery storage systems.
Chile’s renewable energy surge pushes coal to new lows
Chile is on track to get to over 90% renewable power by 2030, according to modelling by the International Energy Agency.
Decarbonising manufacturing: Most processes are no longer ‘hard to abate’
Heavy industry is responsible for 22% of global emissions of heat-trapping gases, meaning alternative production methods are critical.
Wind takes an increasingly large slice of Sweden’s fossil-free electricity mix
Home to 11 million people, Sweden has been a net exporter of electricity since 2011, thanks in part to the rising contribution from wind.
Low-carbon renewables overtake fossil fuels in the UK — for good
Wind, solar and hydropower are set to generate a combined 37% of the UK’s electricity in 2024, compared to 35% from fossil fuels.