Renewables and Efficiency

The Commerce Department just opened a Section 232 “national security” probe into imported wind turbines and parts—quietly on Aug. 13, publicly today. That matters because 232 isn’t a press release; it’s a legal on-ramp to more tariffs on top of the new 50% duty already applied to the steel and …

Year after year, studies are showing that many countries around the world are falling short on their renewable energy targets by not accelerating away from fossil fuels to green alternatives fast enough. By the beginning of 2025, all 197 countries of the United Nations had endorsed the 2015 Climate Agreement, …

Chinese solar power companies shed a third of their workforce last year, amid intense competition and overcapacity that drove losses, Reuters has reported, citing company filings. Also, last year and this year so far, more than 40 sector players have gone bankrupt, delisted, or been bought by other companies from …

United States President Donald Trump announced plans in July to tighten federal permitting to restrict solar and wind energy development. This follows the passing on Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which seeks to expand the fossil fuel and nuclear power sectors while also halting renewable energy progress in the …

U.S. solar manufacturers have filed a formal trade petition seeking new anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar panel imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos, citing sharp price undercutting and rapid volume growth. The petition, submitted Tuesday to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), alleges that imports from India and Indonesia …

The UK government has confirmed it will extend the length of its renewable energy contracts—from 15 years to 20—under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. This change, confirmed July 15, kicks in with Allocation Round 7 (AR7), opening for bids in August 2025, and applies to solar, onshore wind, offshore …

The world’s solar power capacity has risen dramatically in recent years, as governments have invested in a green transition and energy companies have taken advantage of favourable renewable energy policies. In addition to the growth in utility-scale solar power, more households across a wide range of countries have invested in …

The heads of the three branches of power in Iran unveiled plans to encourage investment made by the private sector in renewable energy solutions. The Supreme Council for Economic Coordination, comprising the heads of Iran’s three government branches, reaffirmed commitment to fostering private sector investment in renewable energy projects. In …

Henrik Andersen, CEO of Danish wind turbine giant Vestas Wind Systems A/S, has issued a stark warning to European policymakers: without stronger and more cohesive industrial strategies, Europe may lose its edge in renewable energy manufacturing to the U.S. and other regions. “Wind is largely a European creation — born …

The UK government is launching its first onshore wind strategy, aiming to deliver up to 29 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind power by the end of the decade. In the newly minted Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy, the UK has set out more than 40 steps government and industry will take …