Africa’s Unseen Solar Energy Revolution
Africa’s solar energy capacity is surging far beyond official statistics, with distributed rooftop installations driving an unseen revolution that international agencies are significantly underestimating.
OTEC Works. The Seawater Flow Is The Problem.
Ocean thermal energy conversion has demonstrated electricity generation but faces practical challenges related to the enormous seawater volumes required, with a 100 MW plant needing 705,000 liters per second through kilometer-scale infrastructure.
SEIA Statement on Governor Newsom’s Actions on Clean Energy Bills
California’s governor signed multiple clean energy bills supported by the solar industry, though industry groups expressed disappointment over a vetoed community solar proposal.
Latin America Could Double Its Onshore Wind Capacity by 2035
Latin America’s onshore wind capacity could more than double to over 120 GW by 2035, with Brazil and Mexico leading expansion efforts across the region.
Iran Is Losing Some of Its Leverage Over the Strait of Hormuz
Persian Gulf crude flows have recovered to prewar levels, but much of the oil now bypasses the Strait of Hormuz through alternative routes, suggesting Iran’s leverage over the waterway has diminished significantly.
Australian Government Accelerates Renewable Energy Transition
Australia’s renewable energy agency announced 100 community batteries installed and expanded funding for household electrification and battery storage programs across the nation.