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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.

Electricity Close up of three large rectangular batteries with cables and metalwork leading off them

23/7/2025 / Will Dalrymple

Seasons in the sun: how solar power is changing Europe’s electricity markets

The flare of interest among northern Europeans in solar power over the last few years is sparking great demand for grid flexibility services, including battery storage, finds this year’s Observatory of Energy Transitions report from De Gaulle Fleurance. New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple reports.

Electricity Close up of three large rectangular batteries with cables and metalwork leading off them

23/7/2025 / Will Dalrymple

Seasons in the sun: how solar power is changing Europe’s electricity markets

The flare of interest among northern Europeans in solar power over the last few years is sparking great demand for grid flexibility services, including battery storage, finds this year’s Observatory of Energy Transitions report from De Gaulle Fleurance. New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple reports.

Grid management Graphic with graphs two stacked graphs on left hand side and map of UK on the right hand side

23/7/2025 / Melissa Stark, Linda Capuano, Nish Shanmugham, Lei Zhu

How to avoid future black-outs: UK and Texas grid operators compare and contrast

To better understand the challenges faced by electricity system operators as renewable energy systems are integrated with grids, a Rice University MBA team including Melissa Stark, Linda Capuano, Nish Shanmugham and Lei Zhu, compared two leading system operators: the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the UK’s National System Operator (NESO).

Rare earth materials/Critical minerals Close up of very large four-wheeled haul truck with metal ladders for vehicle access fitted to the front

23/7/2025 / Gemma Fox

Decarbonising Australian mining of critical clean energy minerals

The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with a decisive shift towards renewable energy sources. As one of the world’s largest mining nations, Australia is uniquely positioned to influence and drive this transition by becoming a leading supplier of many of the essential minerals and metals needed for clean energy technologies. However, the mining sector is a notoriously dirty sector, so Australian mining companies are exploring how to supply critical minerals for the energy transition without directly contributing to what the energy transition is trying to solve – climate change. Energy Institute Senior Energy Product Lead Gemma Fox explores this modern dilemma.

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EI Statistical Review of World Energy View along row of solar panels mounted on ground, with two men standing alongside, one of them pointing to a specific point on the panel next to him

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.

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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Grid management Graphic with graphs two stacked graphs on left hand side and map of UK on the right hand side

23/7/2025 / Melissa Stark, Linda Capuano, Nish Shanmugham, Lei Zhu

How to avoid future black-outs: UK and Texas grid operators compare and contrast

To better understand the challenges faced by electricity system operators as renewable energy systems are integrated with grids, a Rice University MBA team including Melissa Stark, Linda Capuano, Nish Shanmugham and Lei Zhu, compared two leading system operators: the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the UK’s National System Operator (NESO).

Rare earth materials/Critical minerals Close up of very large four-wheeled haul truck with metal ladders for vehicle access fitted to the front

23/7/2025 / Gemma Fox

Decarbonising Australian mining of critical clean energy minerals

The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with a decisive shift towards renewable energy sources. As one of the world’s largest mining nations, Australia is uniquely positioned to influence and drive this transition by becoming a leading supplier of many of the essential minerals and metals needed for clean energy technologies. However, the mining sector is a notoriously dirty sector, so Australian mining companies are exploring how to supply critical minerals for the energy transition without directly contributing to what the energy transition is trying to solve – climate change. Energy Institute Senior Energy Product Lead Gemma Fox explores this modern dilemma.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy View along row of solar panels mounted on ground, with two men standing alongside, one of them pointing to a specific point on the panel next to him

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.

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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News

Nuclear Artist's impression of Sizewell C from above

23/7/2025

UK government takes final investment decision on Sizewell C nuclear plant

The UK government has taken a 44.9% stake in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant and approved a final investment decision on the 3.2 GW capacity, twin-reactor site in Suffolk. Other investors are Canadian private financier La Caisse (20%), utility Centrica (15%), energy company EDF (12.5%) and private backer Amber Infrastructure (7.6%).

VIDEO OF THE WEEK Aerial view of facility at night

23/7/2025

World’s largest green ammonia plant powered by off-grid renewables comes online in China

Envision has officially commissioned what it says is the world’s largest and most advanced green hydrogen and ammonia production facility to be powered entirely by an off-grid wind and solar-based energy system. Located in Chifeng, in south-eastern Inner Mongolia, China, the plant is currently delivering 320,000 t/y of green ammonia, with exports due to start in 4Q2025.

Electricity Diagram showing energy flows, interactions, usage and losses across the UK energy system

23/7/2025

NESO’s 25-year view maps potential UK energy transitions to net zero

The UK’s new system operator has published its first Future Energy Scenarios (FES) towards 2050 in the guise of NESO, to help the country plan what will need to happen in UK energy supply and demand to meet the government’s 2050 net zero commitment. The annual publication is in fact the 15th.

Energy efficiency AI generated graphic of lit up houses next to energy efficiency rating chart

23/7/2025

Energy efficiency is the key to achieving affordable, secure power in developing nations – World Bank

Harnessing the potential of energy efficiency in developing countries can facilitate affordable and secure energy, drive stronger economies, and create more jobs, according to a recent World Bank report. It finds that for every dollar invested energy efficiency can yield $3 to $5 in returns.

Electricity Three engineers working on electricity pylon in rural landscape

23/7/2025

Nations of the Andes power ahead with plans for an interconnected regional electricity market and other grid improvements

The South American countries of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru have signed a declaration underlining a commitment to integrating their electricity grids to form an Andean regional electricity market. In other news, Bolivia is planning significant investments in its electricity infrastructure to enhance capacity and access to energy around the administrative capital of La Paz, while Chile is modernising regulations to improve electricity access and quality in remote regions. Additionally, Bolivia aims to reduce fuel imports with a new biodiesel plant due onstream later this year.

Artificial Intelligence Rows of servers inside a data centre

23/7/2025

Can AI growth and climate goals coexist?

A University of Cambridge report warns AI could drive a 25-fold rise in tech industry energy use by 2040, threatening net zero targets. A second study argues that AI can aid the energy transition – but only if governments align digital and climate strategies now.

Comment

Diversity Head and shoulders photo of Monica Collings set against blurred background of bright coloured shapes

23/7/2025 / Monica Collings

Lonely at the top: why the energy industry needs more women in leadership

Monica Collings OBE, the newly appointed Chair of POWERful Women, reflects on her experience as often the lone woman in the boardroom and emphasises the urgent need for greater diversity in energy leadership.

Energy efficiency Head and shoulders photo of Mike Umiker against pale grey background with a few dark grey curved lines

23/7/2025 / Mike Umiker

Breaking down barriers to industrial energy efficiency

Is there anything new to say about energy efficiency in industry? Plenty, writes Mike Umiker, Executive Director of the Energy Efficiency Movement – particularly about modern digital transformations and new equipment-as-a-service offerings.

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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 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.

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Diversity Head and shoulders photo of Monica Collings set against blurred background of bright coloured shapes

23/7/2025 / Monica Collings

Lonely at the top: why the energy industry needs more women in leadership

Monica Collings OBE, the newly appointed Chair of POWERful Women, reflects on her experience as often the lone woman in the boardroom and emphasises the urgent need for greater diversity in energy leadership.

Energy efficiency Head and shoulders photo of Mike Umiker against pale grey background with a few dark grey curved lines

23/7/2025 / Mike Umiker

Breaking down barriers to industrial energy efficiency

Is there anything new to say about energy efficiency in industry? Plenty, writes Mike Umiker, Executive Director of the Energy Efficiency Movement – particularly about modern digital transformations and new equipment-as-a-service offerings.

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 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.

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