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- 1Renewables reshape energy security after crisis, UN says▼From energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security
UN News has published a feature looking at how the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is changing the idea of energy security. The piece argues that the recent global energy crisis pushed countries to rethink dependence on imported fuels, and that expanding wind, solar and other renewables can reduce exposure to price shocks and supply disruptions while supporting climate goals.
- 2Coal still supplies a third of world electricity●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, while wind and solar combined grew to 15%, up from just 4% a decade earlier. The data, presented as charts drawn directly onto a world map, is drawing attention for how clearly it shows both coal's persistence and renewables' rapid rise.
- 3Solar and wind made Europe's electricity 25% cheaper●»‘Decoupling from fossil fuel shocks’: Europe’s electricity made 25% cheaper thanks to # solar and # wind […] An analysi
An analysis by SolarPower Europe found that solar and wind power have cut Europe's electricity costs by 25%, saving the continent more than €100 million per day. The report describes Europe as 'decoupling from fossil fuel shocks', meaning renewables are insulating consumers and industry from volatile gas prices. The findings are being shared widely as Europe continues weighing energy security against fossil fuel dependence.
- 4Old EV batteries could store Europe's wasted renewable energy▼How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy https://www. euronews.com/2026/09/28/a
Euronews reports that second-life electric vehicle batteries could serve as large-scale storage in Europe, capturing solar and wind power that would otherwise be curtailed or wasted. The piece frames retired car batteries as an underused resource for grid storage as renewable output grows. Discussion is circulating among energy and climate policy communities.
- 5Wind and solar saved UK £5.9bn in gas imports during Hormuz crisis●Analysis: Wind and solar save UK from gas imports worth £5.9bn during Hormuz crisis
Carbon Brief analysis finds that UK wind and solar generation avoided £5.9bn in gas imports during the Strait of Hormuz crisis, which disrupted global energy shipping routes. By reducing reliance on imported gas, renewable output shielded British consumers and industry from higher costs. The findings are fuelling debate about the strategic value of homegrown renewables for energy security, not just emissions cuts.
- 6China's Emissions Begin to Fall as Trump Rolls Back Climate Rules▼As Trump Shreds Climate Rules, China’s Emissions Start to Fall
China's greenhouse gas emissions appear to have started declining, a milestone in global climate efforts arriving just as the Trump administration moves to dismantle US climate regulations. The contrast is drawing attention: while Washington loosens environmental rules, Beijing's massive clean energy buildout in solar, wind and electric vehicles may be pushing its emissions peak earlier than expected, with significant implications for worldwide climate goals.
- 7Actis Launches India Clean Energy Platform Targeting 3 GW Capacity▼Actis Launches New India Clean Energy Platform Targeting 3 GW of Solar, Wind, Storage Capacity
Global investor Actis has launched a new clean energy platform in India, aiming to build 3 gigawatts of solar, wind and storage capacity. The move adds to the growing pipeline of renewable infrastructure investments in India as the country pushes to expand its clean power fleet and attract international capital.
- 8Ørsted breaks ground on 200-MW Blackwater Solar project in New Mexico●Ørsted cuts sod on 200-MW Blackwater Solar project in New Mexico
Danish energy company Ørsted has begun construction on its Blackwater Solar project, a 200-megawatt facility in New Mexico. The sod-cutting marks a step in the company's expansion beyond offshore wind into land-based renewables. The project is expected to add significant clean power capacity in the region once completed.
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Danish energy company Ørsted is developing a solar project in New Mexico that will include restoration of local wetlands alongside its clean power generation. The initiative pairs renewable energy construction with habitat and ecosystem recovery work in the region, an approach still relatively uncommon among large solar developers.
- 10Sumant Sinha Makes the Case for a $1 Trillion Clean Energy Boom●The Next $1 Trillion Energy Boom: Solar, Wind, & Green Hydrogen | Sumant Sinha | FO568 Raj Shamani
Sumant Sinha, chairman of Indian renewable energy company ReNew Power, sits down with podcaster Raj Shamani to argue that solar, wind and green hydrogen are shaping up to be the next trillion-dollar energy opportunity. The wide-ranging conversation covers India's clean energy buildout, the economics of renewables, and why green hydrogen could unlock massive new markets, drawing strong interest from viewers tracking the global energy transition.
- 11Israeli wind developer added to UN settlements blacklist●Updated: Israeli wind developer on UN’s illegal settlements blacklist
An Israeli wind energy developer has been placed on the United Nations' blacklist of companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements. The listing, compiled by the UN Human Rights Council, identifies businesses linked to settlement activity in occupied Palestinian territory. The company becomes one of the few renewable energy firms named, drawing attention to the reach of the blacklist beyond construction and retail sectors.
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US clean energy growth could stall as Trump-era policy and subsidy expirations threaten the investment pipeline that drove record wind and solar expansion. Analysts warn tax credits and federal support central to the renewables surge may be rolled back or lapse, putting projects and jobs at risk and raising questions about whether the boom can survive the policy shift.