Lisa Sachs speaks with the speed and urgency of someone accustomed to working on problems that cannot wait. As director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) at the Columbia Climate […]
Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro cost estimate rises again
Australia’s 2.2 GW/350 GWh Snowy 2.0 pumped-storage hydroelectricity project is now expected to cost between AUD 22.5 billion and AUD 25 billion through to commissioning in 2029, according to an updated cost […]
Why green groups won’t endorse the Senate permitting deal
As the Senate gets closer to its November 9 vote on a permitting deal, some of the nation’s most influential environmental groups continue to withhold their support, including the Natural Resources Defense […]
More batteries, both big and small, mean solar farms don’t have to shut down so often
One of the biggest headaches for owners of utility-scale solar farms in the last few years has been the huge increase in negative price intervals in the middle of the day, with […]
EU Diesel, Jet Fuel Supplies Remain Tight
The European Commission said Thursday it continues to be on the watch as diesel and jet fuel supplies remain tight amid "global geopolitical uncertainty affecting oil markets". However, it assured there was […]
Australian solar drives renewables to record 80.4% share of NEM generation
Solar generation was the primary driver of an all-time 80.4% peak in the National Electricity Market (NEM) from renewable and storage generation in the half hour to 1,230 on Saturday, 19 September […]
The Hidden $40-Per-Barrel Cost Driving Oil Prices Higher
When Americans think about the price of oil, they usually focus on the number quoted every day in financial markets. If Brent crude is trading above $100 a barrel or West Texas […]
Rising Crude Oil Imports Reduce China’s Need to Draw from Stocks
China has relied on its huge crude oil inventories since the Iran war hiked oil prices to above $100 per barrel. The world’s biggest crude importer has drawn from its 1.3-billion-barrel stash […]
Batteries and cells: Whether on wheels or the grid, it’s all about chemistry and cost
Lithium turned the battery industry from powering torches to running the country, and an ever increasing share of the world’s car industry. And it’s still rapidly evolving. The post Batteries and cells: […]
European Natural Gas Prices Surge to Highest Level Since 2022
The benchmark European natural gas price jumped by 3% at opening in Amsterdam on Friday as the Middle East escalation continues to restrict Qatari LNG flows and some EU countries started tapping […]
