A new initiative by state-owned Petroecuador involving "hydraulic fracturing" in the Ecuadorian Amazon has raised alarms. Critics are highlighting the potential environmental risks associated with this high-volume shale extraction technique.
India’s growing adoption of electric mobility and renewable energy is rapidly increasing battery demand. This brings important challenges around critical mineral dependence, resource efficiency, and end-of-life battery management. A digital identity system for batteries can address these gaps by assigning…
Kenya's Nuclear Power and Energy Agency will launch an educational campaign to address concerns over a proposed nuclear power plant near Lake Victoria, following local protests.
China's solar component exports surged to an unprecedented level in March 2026, marking a new record. The significant increase in shipments of photovoltaic panels, cells, and wafers was fueled by growing demand from Africa and Asia.
Residents of Sakwa, in southeastern Kenya, have gathered to protest the government's proposal to construct a nuclear power plant in their community. The planned facility is slated for a location near Lake Victoria, Africa's largest freshwater lake.
Bangladesh's solar sector is proving vital in mitigating the impact of fuel shortages and power plant outages. The growing solar capacity is helping to stabilize the national grid during a severe energy crunch.
Despite a slight decrease in global coal power generation in 2025, new plants were built, indicating ongoing energy uncertainty.
New clean energy developments in a Philippine region known for its fishing and Indigenous populations are raising concerns about potential impacts on traditional livelihoods and the environment.
European and African leaders, alongside business executives, have committed significant clean energy and infrastructure investments during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. The summit resulted in substantial financial pledges aimed at advancing sustainable development across the continent.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a strategy to double the nation's electricity grid by 2050. The plan aims to reduce energy costs for most Canadian households.