Tag #Energy Security

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Legal Challenge Delays Ireland's Electricity Grid Interconnection

A legal challenge in Northern Ireland threatens a €350 million plan to connect the island's electricity grids, with 150 landowners representing 6,500 residents claiming that Northern Ireland's renewable energy is being exploited to benefit the Republic's energy-hungry datacenters, and that the proje...

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Global Electricity Demand Surge Drives Energy Investment

Global electricity consumption surged by 1,080 TWh in 2024, driven by record heat, increased industrial use, transport electrification, and data centeAI growth, creating investment opportunities in natural gas, renewables, and batteries.

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Renewables Hit Record 32% of Global Electricity in 2024

Renewable power sources generated a record 32% of global electricity in 2024, a 2% increase from 2023, driven by rising demand from heatwaves and data centers, while geopolitical concerns may further accelerate the shift to renewables.

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Beyond Aero's Hydrogen Jet Aims for 2030 Launch

Beyond Aero's hydrogen-powered BYA-1, a 10-seat business jet, aims for 2030 launch, promising 55% lower operational costs, 17% fuel savings (increasing with cheaper green hydrogen), zero emissions, and 50% less perceived noise compared to conventional jets.

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Namibia's HyIron Plant: Green Steel Production and Economic Transformation

Namibia's HyIron plant, operational since March 2024, uses solar power to produce 15,000 tons of green iron annually, aiming for 2 million tons by 2030, creating jobs and potentially transforming the economy, though challenges remain in securing international off-take agreements.

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IEA: Germany's Energy Transition Shows Progress, But Challenges Remain

The IEA reports Germany's energy transition is making impressive progress, but high electricity prices and decarbonization challenges in transportation and heating remain; the agency recommends location-based pricing, smart meters, and maintaining the heating act.

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Oil and Gas Industry Eyes AI-Fueled Power Surge Amidst Renewable Competition

The oil and gas industry seeks to capitalize on surging global electricity demand, particularly from AI data centers, by investing in gas turbines despite competition from cheaper and faster-to-deploy solar and battery storage solutions.

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Clean Energy Surpasses 40% of Global Electricity Generation in 2024

Clean energy sources surpassed 40% of global electricity generation in 2024 for the first time since the 1940s, driven by a boom in solar power, which doubled in capacity over the past three years; however, this progress is challenged by rising electricity demand from technologies like AI and electr...

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Trump's Tariffs Trigger Oil Price Plunge

President Trump's tariffs are impacting global stock markets and the oil industry, causing crude oil prices to fall below $60 a barrel, down $10 in a week and 25% since Trump took office; OPEC is increasing supply, and oil company ETFs have dropped 20% in the past week, although gasoline prices are ...

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Tennet Unlocks 9.1 GW of Grid Capacity with New Time-Based Contracts

To alleviate the overcrowded Dutch electricity grid, Tennet introduced a new time-based contract offering off-peak grid access, unlocking 9.1 gigawatts of capacity and partially resolving the backlog of 70 GW in pending applications for new connections, with contracts starting in October.

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US Absence Shifts G20 Dynamics, South Africa Grapples with Energy Transition

South Africa's G20 presidency faces challenges due to reduced US engagement, particularly in climate discussions; the absence of high-level US officials shifts influence toward the EU and China, while South Africa struggles with its own energy transition due to Eskom's monopoly and high borrowing co...

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Trump Administration's Hydrogen Push: Boosting Domestic Energy and Reducing Foreign Reliance

The Trump administration's "all of the above" energy strategy is promoting hydrogen production in the US, particularly through initiatives like the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2), to enhance energy security, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and provide a versatile domestic energy ...

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