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Features

The Editorial Team is taking a break - there will be no new issues of New Energy World magazine on Wednesdays 24th and 31st of August. We will return with a new issue on Wednesday 7th September with fresh content providing insights on the global energy industry’s transition towards net zero. In the meantime, you can continue to explore all of our articles below.

Solar Close up of hands manacled with with chain and padlock, resting on a pile of hand sized rocks, with one hand holding a large hammer to break up the rocks

16/7/2025 / Jens Kastner

Why forced labour claims still cloud the international solar supply chain

As the Chinese government seeks an interim commerce deal with the US, the country’s solar power supply chain will be hoping long-standing allegations about using forced labour will not throw additional obstacles in the way of trade, writes Jens Kastner.

Solar Close up of hands manacled with with chain and padlock, resting on a pile of hand sized rocks, with one hand holding a large hammer to break up the rocks

16/7/2025 / Jens Kastner

Why forced labour claims still cloud the international solar supply chain

As the Chinese government seeks an interim commerce deal with the US, the country’s solar power supply chain will be hoping long-standing allegations about using forced labour will not throw additional obstacles in the way of trade, writes Jens Kastner.

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16/7/2025 / Chiko Inneh

Nigeria’s road to net zero

Nigeria’s energy mix is currently at a crossroads, presenting both significant challenges and substantial opportunities as the nation pursues its net zero emissions target by 2050, writes former Energy Institute student intern Chiko Inneh.

Access to energy Two men crouching next to a square solar powered unit connected to batteries in foreground

16/7/2025 / Brian Davis

Inspiring clean energy initiatives in the Global South

Finalists in the 2025 Ashden Awards give a unique insight into what is being done to cut emissions and tackle climate threats across the world. Here we highlight outstanding initiatives, mostly in the Global South, by innovators from the public, private and non-profit sectors, and the lessons that can be learned by their example. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

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Solar Angled close up of a balcony railing fitted with solar panels, with apartment block partly visible to left, and looking down to green leafy trees and foliage on the ground

9/7/2025 / Karolin Schaps

Plugged in balconies: how micro-PV devices bring green power into European flats

As the renewable energy transition progresses, new technology is quickly enabling an additional demographic of energy consumers to take part in the decarbonisation of electricity production, like those living in urban apartment spaces. European countries such as Germany, Austria and France are already seeing substantial growth in the installation of plug-in solar devices fitted to balconies, garages and sheds. Karolin Schaps assesses whether this is just a fad or symptomatic of a growing trend in Europe’s energy transition.

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9/7/2025 / Will Dalrymple

Delving into a disorderly transition: the latest EI Statistical Review of World Energy reveals ‘a new mindset’

Romain Debarre, Kearney Partner and Managing Director of its Energy Transition Institute, and Wafa Jafri, KPMG Partner and UK Lead for Energy and Natural Resources Strategy, joined Energy Institute (EI) President Andy Brown OBE FEI and EI CEO Nick Wayth FEI CEng on stage to launch the Statistical Review of World Energy in London in late June. New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple heard their views.

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16/7/2025 / Chiko Inneh

Nigeria’s road to net zero

Nigeria’s energy mix is currently at a crossroads, presenting both significant challenges and substantial opportunities as the nation pursues its net zero emissions target by 2050, writes former Energy Institute student intern Chiko Inneh.

Access to energy Two men crouching next to a square solar powered unit connected to batteries in foreground

16/7/2025 / Brian Davis

Inspiring clean energy initiatives in the Global South

Finalists in the 2025 Ashden Awards give a unique insight into what is being done to cut emissions and tackle climate threats across the world. Here we highlight outstanding initiatives, mostly in the Global South, by innovators from the public, private and non-profit sectors, and the lessons that can be learned by their example. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Solar Angled close up of a balcony railing fitted with solar panels, with apartment block partly visible to left, and looking down to green leafy trees and foliage on the ground

9/7/2025 / Karolin Schaps

Plugged in balconies: how micro-PV devices bring green power into European flats

As the renewable energy transition progresses, new technology is quickly enabling an additional demographic of energy consumers to take part in the decarbonisation of electricity production, like those living in urban apartment spaces. European countries such as Germany, Austria and France are already seeing substantial growth in the installation of plug-in solar devices fitted to balconies, garages and sheds. Karolin Schaps assesses whether this is just a fad or symptomatic of a growing trend in Europe’s energy transition.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy Head and shoulder photos of the four panellists sat on stage at the launch of the EI <em>Statistical Review of World Energy</em>

9/7/2025 / Will Dalrymple

Delving into a disorderly transition: the latest EI Statistical Review of World Energy reveals ‘a new mindset’

Romain Debarre, Kearney Partner and Managing Director of its Energy Transition Institute, and Wafa Jafri, KPMG Partner and UK Lead for Energy and Natural Resources Strategy, joined Energy Institute (EI) President Andy Brown OBE FEI and EI CEO Nick Wayth FEI CEng on stage to launch the Statistical Review of World Energy in London in late June. New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple heard their views.

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News

Floating solar Solar panels floating on the water near coastline

16/7/2025

China launches first floating offshore PV project

China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has begun operation of China's first commercial floating PV project, off the coast of Qingdao, Shandong Province.

Energy pricing View upwards of an electricity pylon

16/7/2025

UK government rules out move to zonal pricing for electricity market

The UK government has decided to retain a single national wholesale electricity price rather than adopt zonal pricing, following the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) launched in 2022.

Energy policy US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright speaking at a conference

16/7/2025

US DoE report warning that blackouts could increase by 100 times in 2030 gets mixed reactions

A new US Department of Energy (DoE) report claims that given projected load growth, retirements of power plants ‘increase the risk of outages by 100 times in 2030’. But environmental groups question the modelling.

Offshore wind Close up of one offshore wind turbine with others behind

16/7/2025

Masdar-Iberdrola offshore wind partnership powers ahead after German project completion with €5.2bn UK investment

Masdar and Iberdrola have reached two major milestones. They have announced a €5.2bn co-investment in the UK’s East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, as well as the full energisation of their 476 MW Baltic Eagle project in Germany.

Power generation An aerial view of a factory

16/7/2025

Power plant transformations provide a boost to the energy transition in Taiwan and the UK

Two new power plant projects in Taiwan and the UK have focused on gas-fired combustion to reduce carbon emissions and support energy transition policies. GE Vernova has brought the first 1.3 GW gas-fired block online at Taiwan’s Hsinta plant, aiding coal phase-out and grid stability, while Centrica has transformed the UK’s Brigg power plant site into a 150 MW energy park with peaking performance and battery storage capacity.

Energy efficiency Engineer working onsite with a laptop

16/7/2025

Study reveals multi-million-dollar energy blind spot in pump efficiency

Despite being responsible for 20% of global electricity demand, pumps are rarely prioritised in energy efficiency strategies, with many operators focusing instead on larger assets such as turbines or boilers, according to Sulzer. However, according to the company’s latest study, most pumps have ‘substantial room for improvement’, which could offer companies millions of dollars in energy savings.

Comment

Energy transition Head and shoulders photo of Christopher Hammond set against grey background

16/7/2025 / Christopher Hammond

Beyond targets: why the UK energy transition needs a new story

As Britain swelters through another heatwave, we’re launching into an equally red-hot topic: how to rebuild support for climate action when the political consensus is fracturing, argues Christopher Hammond, UK100 Chief Executive.

Young professionals Photos set side by side of Ubong Essien (left) and Temoefe C Jaho-Kagabre (right)

16/7/2025 / Ubong Essien, Temoefe C Jaho-Kagbare

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Ubong Essien and Temoefe Jaho-Kagbare

What motivated two dynamic young people, working in very different fields, to sign up for student membership to the Energy Institute? Ubong Essien, who is working towards a PhD, University of Strathclyde, in Glasgow, and Temoefe C Jaho-Kagbare, working towards a B Law at the University of Ibadan in Lagos, Nigeria, share their stories.

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16/7/2025 / Andrew Ward

The power of a UK domestic consumer/supplier partnership

Much good work on cutting carbon emissions from UK homes is being done by energy suppliers working alongside their customers. Here, Andrew Ward, Chief Executive of ScottishPower’s Customer Business, describes how it is making a substantial difference.

Energy infrastructure Head and shoulders photo of Jorge Guillén set against grey background

9/7/2025 / Jorge Guillén

Harnessing the power of logistics in the era of net zero

The parallel development of an energy logistics infrastructure to transport and store new, greener fuels is essential to the energy transition, writes Jorge Guillén, Director of bulk liquids handling company Exolum’s Aviation and Spanish Network.

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Energy transition Head and shoulders photo of Christopher Hammond set against grey background

16/7/2025 / Christopher Hammond

Beyond targets: why the UK energy transition needs a new story

As Britain swelters through another heatwave, we’re launching into an equally red-hot topic: how to rebuild support for climate action when the political consensus is fracturing, argues Christopher Hammond, UK100 Chief Executive.

Young professionals Photos set side by side of Ubong Essien (left) and Temoefe C Jaho-Kagabre (right)

16/7/2025 / Ubong Essien, Temoefe C Jaho-Kagbare

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Ubong Essien and Temoefe Jaho-Kagbare

What motivated two dynamic young people, working in very different fields, to sign up for student membership to the Energy Institute? Ubong Essien, who is working towards a PhD, University of Strathclyde, in Glasgow, and Temoefe C Jaho-Kagbare, working towards a B Law at the University of Ibadan in Lagos, Nigeria, share their stories.

Grid management Head and shoulders photo of Andrew Ward with office wall behind and blurred company logo

16/7/2025 / Andrew Ward

The power of a UK domestic consumer/supplier partnership

Much good work on cutting carbon emissions from UK homes is being done by energy suppliers working alongside their customers. Here, Andrew Ward, Chief Executive of ScottishPower’s Customer Business, describes how it is making a substantial difference.

Energy infrastructure Head and shoulders photo of Jorge Guillén set against grey background

9/7/2025 / Jorge Guillén

Harnessing the power of logistics in the era of net zero

The parallel development of an energy logistics infrastructure to transport and store new, greener fuels is essential to the energy transition, writes Jorge Guillén, Director of bulk liquids handling company Exolum’s Aviation and Spanish Network.

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