Poland’s Enea doubles down on renewables and storage
Polish state‑controlled utility Enea will at least double its capital spending on renewable energy next year from 543 million zlotys in 2026, driven by large‑scale battery projects. Enea plans to commission 866 MW of battery storage in 2027 and has a total pipeline of 1,386 MW, part of a strategy to stabilise its portfolio as coal plants […]
Climate activism drives legal precedent as Sarah Finch wins global prize
British activist Sarah Finch received the Goldman Environmental Prize after leading a legal challenge that forced UK fossil fuel projects to account for full life‑cycle emissions, not just local impacts. The Supreme Court ruling means planning authorities must consider downstream emissions from burning extracted fuels, raising the bar for environmental assessments. Finch continues campaigning, arguing […]
Biofuels enjoy resurgence as oil prices soar
Since the outbreak of the Iran war, crude prices have spiked by roughly 30%, while corn – key for ethanol – has risen by only about 5%, making ethanol and biodiesel blends more attractive. Vietnam is accelerating its switch to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol; Indonesia has increased biodiesel blending to 50% (B50) and Malaysia […]
Governments worldwide roll out emergency energy relief following Iran war
In the wake of the Iran war, governments across Europe and Asia are taking drastic steps – ranging from slashing fuel taxes to restricting exports of refined products – to protect households. Britain’s offer of fixed‑price contracts to legacy renewables and a higher windfall levy is part of a wider trend of governments intervening directly […]
UK to reform electricity pricing to cut bills and speed renewables
Britain’s government plans to delink electricity prices from volatile gas markets by offering older renewable generators long‑term, fixed‑price contracts, covering roughly one‑third of national supply. In return the windfall levy on these projects will rise from 45% to 55% until they sign up. Ministers will release state‑owned land for renewable projects and introduce reforms to […]