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- 1Renewables reshaping global energy security after crisis●From energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security
UN News reports on how the recent global energy crisis has accelerated the shift toward renewable energy, examining how solar, wind and other clean sources are redefining energy security for countries once dependent on imported fossil fuels. The piece frames the transition as both a climate necessity and a strategic move to reduce exposure to volatile fuel markets and supply disruptions.
- 2Coal still supplies a third of world electricity in 2024●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New figures on the global electricity mix show coal remained the largest single source in 2024, producing about 34% of the world's power. Wind and solar together reached 15%, a sharp rise from just 4% a decade earlier, prompting discussion about the pace of the energy transition.
- 3Distributed renewables help Ukraine withstand Russian attacks▼In Ukraine, distributed renewables foil Russia’s assaults
Ukraine's spread-out renewable energy installations are proving resilient against Russian strikes on the country's power grid. Because solar and wind capacity is distributed across many sites rather than concentrated in large plants, attacks cause less disruption to electricity supplies, supporting the country's energy security during the war.
- 4Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's grid demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # Renewabl
Solar and wind generation supplied a record 80% of power demand on Australia's national electricity grid, according to a report by The Guardian. The milestone marks a new high for renewable penetration on the network and highlights the pace of Australia's shift away from coal and gas. Commenters online are sharing the figure as evidence that renewables can cover the bulk of demand, with debate continuing over grid stability and backup capacity.
- 5JP Energie announces 202 MW of wind and solar acquisitions●France’s JP Energie announces 202 MW of wind, solar acquisitions
French renewable energy developer JP Energie has announced acquisitions totalling 202 MW of wind and solar capacity. The move expands the company's portfolio in France's fast-growing renewables market. Details on the specific projects, sellers and financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement, which was reported by trade outlet Renewables Now.
- 6University of Iowa researcher wins funding to detect solar wind plasma waves▼UI researcher earns funding to improve detection of plasma waves in the solar wind
A University of Iowa researcher has received new funding to improve the detection of plasma waves in the solar wind, the stream of charged particles flowing from the Sun. Better detection of these waves could sharpen understanding of space weather and how solar activity affects satellites and communications systems on Earth.
- 7Penn State to host talk on AI and climate impacts on renewables▼Oct. 2 talk to discuss AI insight for climate change impacts on renewable energy
Pennsylvania State University is hosting a talk on October 2 examining how artificial intelligence can offer insights into climate change impacts on renewable energy. The event will bring together researchers to discuss how AI tools can help predict and manage climate-related challenges facing solar, wind and other renewable power sources.