Moldova’s Green Turn: How Crisis Sparked a Renewable Energy Revolution
Caption: Victor Nistorica, CEO of Brutăria Bardar, with his company’s solar panels. Investing in rooftop solar has helped drive down electricity costs for the bakery and support expansion and export. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova September 3, 2025 – In the shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine and multiple energy crises Moldova has turned to renewable energy to build a future that is more secure and more affordable. The effort is being led by a collection of public and private investments - big...
General Atomics Marks Completion of the World’s Largest and Most Powerful Pulsed Superconducting Magnet for Fusion Energy
Central Solenoid Project Highlights California’s Role as a Global Fusion Research and Technology Leader SAN DIEGO — Scientists and engineers at General Atomics (GA) are celebrating a landmark achievement today with the successful completion of the Central Solenoid Modules that make up the largest and most powerful pulsed superconducting magnet ever built. At nearly 60 feet tall, the Central Solenoid will power fusion reactions at ITER, an international fusion science facility now under constr...
217 MW Wärtsilä dual-fuel power plant to deliver reliable power for Kentucky residents
Wärtsilä will supply the engineering and equipment for a 217 gross MW power plant in Kentucky, USA. © Wärtsilä Corporation HOUSTON, Texas – Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engineering and equipment for a 217 gross MW power plant in Kentucky, USA. The contract has been placed by East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC), a not-for-profit electric utility that generates and transmits power to 16 owner-member electric cooperatives in the state. The plant is needed to provide additional g...
The Tariff-Era Grid: A New Cost Reality for U.S. Regulated Utilities
Summary The U.S. has introduced the latest iteration of tariff measures in 2025, sharply increasing duties on key industrial metals. Import tariffs on steel and aluminum were doubled to 50% from 25% (effective June 4, 2025), while a new 50% tariff on most copper products took effect on August 1, 2025. Key highlights include: -- The 50% tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, and copper directly threaten the ambitious agenda to upgrade and expand the U.S. power grid. -- Regulated utiliti...
Malaysia renewable power capacity to reach 30GW by 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Renewable energy sources have become increasingly pivotal in driving the transformation of Malaysia's power sector. The nation is striving to diminish its reliance on fossil fuels and transition to a more sustainable energy mix. The Malaysian government has established ambitious objectives, aiming to augment the proportion of renewable energy to 40% of the total installed capacity by 2035 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Against this backdrop, the country’s cumulative renewable capacit...
InPipe Energy’s First Export of the HydroXS Energy Recovery System Signals Rising Global Demand for Renewable Energy
Portland, OR — August 12, 2025 — At a time when U.S. federal support for clean energy is facing new political uncertainty, one Oregon-based company is expanding its global presence through its climate innovation. InPipe Energy, a leader in hydroelectric energy recovery, announced today it is exporting its U.S.-manufactured HydroXS system to Thailand, marking both the company’s first international deployment and the first use of its patented energy recovery technology in Asia. The project signals...
Carbon offsets market set for revival as high-quality removal solutions gain traction, says GlobalData
The carbon offsets market has experienced a significant slowdown since 2021, primarily due to scandals surrounding project quality and overstated impacts. Yet, with net-zero targets becoming non-negotiable for governments and corporates alike, demand is expected to rebound, driven by a shift toward high-quality, removal-based solutions and stricter market standards that could redefine the sector’s long-term growth trajectory, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s...
Italy poised to increase renewables’ share in power generation mix to over 55% by 2035, says GlobalData
Italy has been promoting the development of renewable energy through its principal energy strategies and policies, including the National Energy Strategy and the Integrated National Plan for Energy and Climate, while also emphasizing energy security. As a result, renewables are projected to overtake thermal power as the primary source of Italy’s electricity generation in 2030 and will continue to increase their share to 55.9% in 2035, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company...
Hydropower’s Hidden Weakness: Kryton Highlights Concrete Degradation Risks in U.S. Energy Infrastructure
Waterproofing admixtures can provide 100-year durability, protect against maintenance shutdowns, concrete failure, and energy loss in aging facilities VANCOUVER, BC – With the world’s hydroelectric infrastructure in critical need of upgrades, Kryton International, the global leader in concrete waterproofing and durability solutions, is calling attention to vulnerabilities in U.S. as the nation rolls out investments to fortify the long-term integrity of its primary clean energy source. Hydr...
South Korea nuclear power generation to increase to 222.7TWh by 2035, forecasts GlobalData
South Korea relies solely on domestic production for its electricity needs, as it lacks interconnections with neighboring countries and does not engage in the import or export of electricity. The nation's capacity to manage domestic electricity demand effectively is attributed to its substantial nuclear power generation infrastructure. In 2022, the nation reversed a policy to phase out nuclear energy and positioned it as a pivotal element of its energy strategy. Against this backdrop, nuclear po...