China has achieved a remarkable milestone in the realm of renewable energy, surpassing its ambitious 2030 target for solar and wind capacity six years ahead of schedule. The original goal, set in 2020, was to reach 1,200 gigawatts (GW) by the end of the decade. However, driven by an unprecedented
The quest for sustainable energy solutions has brought into focus the environmental and strategic benefits of recycling lithium-ion batteries over conventional mining and refinement of critical metals. Research from Stanford University, published in Nature Communications, provides a comprehensive
The proposed construction of a large energy storage plant, known as a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), on greenfield land in Sutton Coldfield has ignited significant public dissatisfaction and concern. The plan involves erecting the BESS adjacent to the Peddimore site in Minworth, on land off
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, brought together leading experts to discuss the economic, energy security, and climate implications of liquefied natural gas (LNG). This topic is timely and crucial, as LNG is often portrayed as a transitional fuel in the
The need to address carbon emissions from Europe's buildings is more pressing than ever, given the urgent climate targets set by the EU and the global community. Initiatives such as the Climate Group’s new handbook, developed with contributions from major companies like Carrier, CBRE, Danfoss,
The journey to achieve net-zero emissions is undoubtedly complex, necessitating a variety of approaches to address the challenges. While electric vehicles (EVs) are at the forefront of the clean energy movement, there are significant hurdles that hinder their universal adoption. Issues such as
