Business Jul 25, 2023
Wind, solar and EVs offer Japan cheapest net zero climate path, report says
by Shoko Oda
In contrast to its G7 peers, Japan is still considering climate policies that extend the life of coal and gas-fired plants.
Business / Corporate Jul 25, 2023
Taxi firm’s hydrogen cell experience highlights fuel’s pitfalls
by Supriya Singh and Tsuyoshi Inajima
It’s not that there’s anything wrong specifically with the cars, good looking midsized sedans with Lexus-level luxury. Rather, it’s the high cost of hydrogen.
World Jul 23, 2023
World’s biggest wind power projects are in crisis just when world needs them most
by William Mathis
Costs for materials and services have spiked, while rising interest rates make it more expensive for developers and utility companies to take on debt.
World Jul 23, 2023
Scientists and campaigners are exasperated by international bodies' foot-dragging on action to curb global warming.
Business Jul 15, 2023
Solar panels at sea, though costly and difficult to install, are a potential advance in the sector that would help land-constrained regions accelerate a transition away from fossil fuels.
Business | ANALYSIS Jul 11, 2023
As demand for rare metals rises, rush to mine seabed prompts calls for moratorium
by Jack Graham
Governments are racing to obtain a secure supply of critical minerals for low-carbon technologies, but have also made major commitments to protect nature.
World Jul 6, 2023
Spain wants to be a green energy hub, but risks moving too fast
by Thomas Gualtieri
Trailing only the United States, Spain is home to almost one in every five strategic hydrogen projects around the world.
Business Jul 3, 2023
Advances in solar panel technology set to squeeze silver supply
The precious metal, in paste form, provides a conductive layer on the front and the back of silicon solar cells, and newer cells may need up to twice as much per watt of power generated.
Business Jul 1, 2023
Japan stops accepting bids in second round of offshore wind power tender
Japan's offshore wind power market is set to grow as the government aims to install up to 10 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.
National Jun 30, 2023
EU envoy praises Hokkaido's 'smart approach' as leaders eye green opportunities
by Eric Johnston
When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida travels to Brussels in July, renewable energy and a green transformation will be on the agenda as the two sides move to increase their cooperation.
World Jun 30, 2023
With plenty of clean energy, Brazil aims for green hydrogen export market
by Peter Millard
The South American country is poised to take advantage of the moment as global demand for green hydrogen is on the verge of major growth.
World Jun 29, 2023
China on track to blow past Xi’s clean power goal five years early
China already installed 61.2 gigawatts of solar power between January and May.