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Türkiye’s solar surge largely offsets rapid growth in peak demand
The clean energy source now meets nearly a fifth (18%) of the country’s peak electricity demand, up from just 2.5% in 2017.
How the aviation sector can slash the climate impact of contrails — at little cost
Tweaking the routes of just a few flights could halve contrail warming by 2040 and would cost passengers less than €4, study finds.
Inside Denmark’s bold new nature restoration plan
“Danish nature will be changed in a way not seen since the drainage of wetlands in 1864,” the government says.
Solar installations are now mandatory for large parking lots in France
The aim is to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in the country, which already operates one of the world’s cleanest power grids.
Australia’s electricity sector emissions slide amid wind and solar ‘revolution’
Based on projects currently under construction, it’s expected that the share of renewables will climb to 48% by the end of 2025.
Global electric vehicle sales on track for another record year
EV sales growth is slowing, but volumes are still going up and electric models will make up 20% of global vehicle sales this year.
Repurposing EV batteries for the power grid is now a big industry
Moment Energy plans to start work on an EV battery repurposing ‘gigafactory’ in early 2025 after securing $20.3 million from the US government.
Australia back on track towards 82% renewable electricity by 2030
The country currently gets around 40% of its electricity from renewables, and that share will climb to almost 50% by the end of next year.
UK sets ambitious 2035 decarbonisation target
The country, which recently shut its last coal-fired power plant, plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% by 2035.
Brazil aims to cut emissions by up to 67% by 2035
The country says it’ll reduce greenhouse gas emissions by between 59% and 67% by 2035, relative to 2005 levels.