Environment+Energy Leader

Environment+Energy Leader reports that older wind and solar installations could become more valuable over time. As renewable infrastructure built decades ago matures, questions are turning to how these sites might be repowered, upgraded or repurposed, and whether existing grid connections and permits make them increasingly attractive assets for developers and investors in the energy transition.

Environment+Energy Leader reports that procurement and contract buyers should revisit fuel and tariff clauses in their supply agreements. Shifting energy costs and trade policy are making older price-adjustment terms potentially outdated or one-sided. The publication advises companies to review how fuel surcharges and tariff pass-throughs are written before disputes or unexpected costs arise.

A $7 billion mining investment in Peru is under scrutiny, with the project described as facing a real test ahead. The headline, published by Environment+Energy Leader, points to pressure on the mining sector in Peru, where large-scale projects regularly encounter environmental, regulatory, and community opposition. Details on which project or company is involved, and what the specific test entails, have not been made clear in the available reporting.

Environment+Energy Leader is inviting entries for its 2027 E+E Leader Awards, which recognize companies and individuals making strides in sustainability, energy management, and environmental leadership. The organization is highlighting the benefits of entering, including visibility for award winners among peers and recognition of leadership in the energy and environment sector. Details on categories and deadlines are being promoted through its news coverage.

Kenya's geothermal power plants depend on water drawn from Lake Naivasha for cooling operations, according to an Environment+Energy Leader report. The plant operators and lake water users are now competing for a critical resource, raising concerns about sustainability of Kenya's leading renewable energy source and the health of one of the country's most important freshwater lakes.