Solar Power Overtakes Coal in the EU’s Electricity Mix
In a significant milestone for renewable energy, solar power has overtaken coal in the European Union’s electricity mix. According to data from energy think tank Ember, solar power provided 11% of the EU's electricity in 2024, up from 9.3% in 2023. This marks the first time solar generation has surp
Malaysia's Carbon Capture Technologies to Attract Over $10 Billion in Investment by 2030
According to a prediction by TA Securities, Malaysia's carbon capture technologies will garner over $10 billion in capital expenditures by 2030. This aligns with the government's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). The NETR aims to capture 40-80 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. The f
New Research Explores China’s Forestation Potential for Carbon Removal
A research team from Peking University’s Institute of Carbon Neutrality has unveiled insights into China’s carbon removal potential through forestation. Published in Nature Communications, the study was led by Professor Piao Shilong and co-authored by He Yue and Thomas Gasser. Using Land to Combat C
US Faces Rising Risk of Power Shortfalls, Warns NERC
According to a recent report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the United States is at a higher risk of facing power supply shortages. The power footfalls might become visible over the duration of the next ten years. The power shortages might occur due to an imbalance id