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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 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.

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.

Heat Schematic diagram of a truck explaining the process by which mobile energy can be stored as heat

9/7/2025 / Janie Ling-Chin, Anthony Paul Roskilly

Research update on… industrial heat and energy efficiency

Various challenging aspects of industrial decarbonisation have been explored to determine innovative solutions for reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainability. The research showcases advancements in energy systems, energy management, sustainable fuels and training resources, write Associate Professor Janie Ling-Chin and Professor of Energy Systems Anthony Paul Roskilly, Durham University. Here is an abridged synthesis of UK research on these topics commissioned by the UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) over recent years.

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Grid management Aerial photo showing houses and surrounding area damaged by hurricane, roofs ripped off, trees knocked over

2/7/2025 / Charlie Bush

What’s behind Puerto Rico’s battle to go green?

Despite being firmly rooted in the latest climate science and supported by 99% of scientists, global warming has become highly politicised, as have moves to decarbonise energy supply networks. Charlie Bush examines how the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a microcosm of modern ideological battles over the energy transition.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy Close up of Nick Wayth sat in chair on stage, with right hand raised to emphasise a point he is presenting

2/7/2025 / Brian Davis

Are we heading towards doom or making progress? What the latest EI Statistical Review reveals

Publication of the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy offers striking insights into global energy trends, drawn from a wealth of data collected over the past year. As Energy Institute Chief Executive Officer Nick Wayth CEng FEI pointed out at the launch event: ‘We are living through a period of immense transformation, but not in a linear or coordinated way.’ New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

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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.

Heat Schematic diagram of a truck explaining the process by which mobile energy can be stored as heat

9/7/2025 / Janie Ling-Chin, Anthony Paul Roskilly

Research update on… industrial heat and energy efficiency

Various challenging aspects of industrial decarbonisation have been explored to determine innovative solutions for reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainability. The research showcases advancements in energy systems, energy management, sustainable fuels and training resources, write Associate Professor Janie Ling-Chin and Professor of Energy Systems Anthony Paul Roskilly, Durham University. Here is an abridged synthesis of UK research on these topics commissioned by the UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) over recent years.

Grid management Aerial photo showing houses and surrounding area damaged by hurricane, roofs ripped off, trees knocked over

2/7/2025 / Charlie Bush

What’s behind Puerto Rico’s battle to go green?

Despite being firmly rooted in the latest climate science and supported by 99% of scientists, global warming has become highly politicised, as have moves to decarbonise energy supply networks. Charlie Bush examines how the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a microcosm of modern ideological battles over the energy transition.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy Close up of Nick Wayth sat in chair on stage, with right hand raised to emphasise a point he is presenting

2/7/2025 / Brian Davis

Are we heading towards doom or making progress? What the latest EI Statistical Review reveals

Publication of the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy offers striking insights into global energy trends, drawn from a wealth of data collected over the past year. As Energy Institute Chief Executive Officer Nick Wayth CEng FEI pointed out at the launch event: ‘We are living through a period of immense transformation, but not in a linear or coordinated way.’ New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

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News

PICTURE OF THE WEEK View inside the tokamak hall

9/7/2025

Google places its bets on a fusion-powered future

Google has signalled its confidence in fusion as a future clean energy source by making a second capital investment in Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) of the US and signing what it says is the largest direct corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for fusion-generated electricity to date.

Liquefied natural gas Canadian flag waving in front of LNG vessel

9/7/2025

Canada enters global LNG market with first export

LNG Canada has successfully loaded a first cargo of LNG, marking the start of operations at Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility, and opening a critical gateway to the Asian market.

Energy policy US President Donald Trump at desk surrounded by group of people

9/7/2025

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ blows big hole in US emissions target

President Donald Trump’s attack on US climate policy continued in earnest with his signature into law of the so called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on 4 July 2025. Among hundreds of tax and spending provisions, the Bill is to phase-out a significant tranche of clean energy tax credits.

Solar Cars driving through a road within a solar park

9/7/2025

Sharjah launches its first utility-scale solar farm, while a new passive cooling tech boosts PV performance in Saudi Arabia

The Emirate of Sharjah has inaugurated its first utility-scale solar PV plant to power a neighbouring gas plant and supply excess clean energy to the grid. Meanwhile, researchers in Saudi Arabia have unveiled a new passive cooling material for solar panels, shown to boost power output by 13% and extend panel life by over 200% – with no external energy input.

Energy infrastructure Exterior view of terminal buildings and aircraft at Heathrow

9/7/2025

Heathrow substation fire caused by moisture in electrics

The fire at the North Hyde substation that caused the shutdown of Heathrow Airport was caused by a preventable technical fault that had been discovered seven years before but had not been fixed, a report has found.

Greenhouse gases EU flags flying in front of building

9/7/2025

EU 2040 emissions reduction target holds its line on climate, but climate groups warn that loopholes threaten its integrity

The European Commission (EC) has proposed maintaining the EU Climate Law target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, but allowing new ‘flexibilities’ in how this target is met. Climate groups have raised concerns, in particular regarding the proposed use of international carbon credits to help meet the target, which they fear could undermine the EU’s climate credibility in the run up to COP30.

Comment

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.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Head and shoulders photo of Donatas Karčiauskas, CEO, Exergio

9/7/2025 / Donatas Karčiauskas

Air conditioning is booming – but many are managing it like it’s 1995

There is much concern about the climate impact of the growing use of air conditioning around the world. One step in the right direction would be the adoption of intelligent controls, argues Donatas Karčiauskas, CEO of Exergio, which develops AI-based tools for energy optimisation in commercial buildings.

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Solar Head and shoulders photo of Owen Power set against a light grey blue background

2/7/2025 / Owen Power

Turning UK business’ rooftops into strategic energy assets

The roofs of commercial and industrial sector buildings remain underused as sites of new, decentralised solar power stations. But such systems could deliver serious business advantages to the building occupiers. Owen Power, CEO of renewable energy developer Greenvolt UK, makes the case for installing them.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy Andy Brown standing behind lectern with two microphones, speaking to conference delegates with right hand raised to emphasis a point

2/7/2025 / Andy Brown

Energy for the developing world: trends and drivers from the Statistical Review of World Energy

Energy Institute President Andy Brown OBE FEI reflects on the organisation’s statistical snapshot of global energy published last week, with a particular focus on the needs of the developing world.

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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.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Head and shoulders photo of Donatas Karčiauskas, CEO, Exergio

9/7/2025 / Donatas Karčiauskas

Air conditioning is booming – but many are managing it like it’s 1995

There is much concern about the climate impact of the growing use of air conditioning around the world. One step in the right direction would be the adoption of intelligent controls, argues Donatas Karčiauskas, CEO of Exergio, which develops AI-based tools for energy optimisation in commercial buildings.

Solar Head and shoulders photo of Owen Power set against a light grey blue background

2/7/2025 / Owen Power

Turning UK business’ rooftops into strategic energy assets

The roofs of commercial and industrial sector buildings remain underused as sites of new, decentralised solar power stations. But such systems could deliver serious business advantages to the building occupiers. Owen Power, CEO of renewable energy developer Greenvolt UK, makes the case for installing them.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy Andy Brown standing behind lectern with two microphones, speaking to conference delegates with right hand raised to emphasis a point

2/7/2025 / Andy Brown

Energy for the developing world: trends and drivers from the Statistical Review of World Energy

Energy Institute President Andy Brown OBE FEI reflects on the organisation’s statistical snapshot of global energy published last week, with a particular focus on the needs of the developing world.

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