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Turkey to race ahead of EU on battery storage amid fossil fuel crisis

More than 33GW of battery capacity approved for Turkish grid since 2022 compared with 12-13GW in Germany

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

As solar costs plummet, fossil fuels are fast becoming the more expensive option

Electrotech has for a long time been out of reach for low-income countries due to higher upfront costs.

Euronews · Apr 7

'A powerful buffer': How solar saved the EU €37.4 billion since the war on Iran began

Europe's solar boom is cushioning households from the crippling costs of gas, as the war on Iran continues to highlight the dangers of fossil fuel reliance.

Euronews · Apr 1

How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing need for gas

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17

High gas prices are fuelling demand for electric vehicles as drivers seek to save money

“Clean power and electrification combined is what provides the most security,” says Ember analyst Euan Graham.

Euronews · Mar 13

Spain’s renewables revolution will keep energy bills low even as gas prices soar

Spain spent the last six years investing heavily in wind and solar energy, leading to some of the cheapest power prices in Europe.

Euronews · Mar 11

Geothermal energy could replace 42% of EU's fossil electricity. Which nation has the most potential?

Enhanced geothermal systems could wean the EU off fossil fuels, even in countries without volcanic activity.

Euronews · Feb 19

Storms Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra see UK break records for wind power in January

Record-breaking wind power generation cut gas costs by more than £160m in single month

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Mexico’s push for US natural gas sparks community opposition and threatens its climate pledges

Mexico is already the world's single largest buyer of U.S. natural gas

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Electric ​cars ​go ​mainstream as ​adoption ​surges ​across ​rich and ​developing ​nations

A wave of affordable Chinese-made EVs is accelerating the shift away from petrol cars, challenging long‑held assumptions about how transport decarbonisation unfolds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31