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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Electrification Women standing next to two men, on a street, with people blurred in the background

2/7/2025 / Brian Davis

Powering up: why electrification is key to building European competitiveness

‘Electrification is a catalyst for a resilient, competitive and climate neutral industry, shielded from fossil fuel volatility,’ according to a new report by Eurelectric and Accenture, presented at the Eurelectric Power Summit in Brussels in early June. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports on a timely conference focused on what the EU should do to accelerate the energy transition.

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Gas View from sea of oil production platform flaring gas from gas flare set to one side, with view of another platform and land in distance

25/6/2025 / Mark Davis, Andrew Bernstein, Tom Mitre

Reducing flaring: six oil companies around the world show how it’s done

Six case studies show that, despite the difficulties, gas flaring can be reduced, to the benefit of the environment, of local citizens and the operators themselves, write Andrew Bernstein and Tom Mitre, both Senior Fellows at the Columbia Center of Sustainable Investment, and Mark Davis, CEO of satellite emissions monitoring firm Capterio.

Electric vehicles Concrete mixer truck parked on grey tarmac

25/6/2025 / Toby Clark

Caught in the net: commercial transport move to battery power held up by cost issues

Large goods vehicles (LGVs or HGVs) currently account for around 18% of UK CO2 emissions, so they are an important target in the quest for net zero. Many barriers face the adoption of any type of zero-emission truck: a report from the Green Finance Institute (GFI) last year identified issues ranging from operational restrictions to inadequate charging/fuelling infrastructure and – most of all – high initial purchase price, writes Toby Clark.

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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.

Electrification Women standing next to two men, on a street, with people blurred in the background

2/7/2025 / Brian Davis

Powering up: why electrification is key to building European competitiveness

‘Electrification is a catalyst for a resilient, competitive and climate neutral industry, shielded from fossil fuel volatility,’ according to a new report by Eurelectric and Accenture, presented at the Eurelectric Power Summit in Brussels in early June. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports on a timely conference focused on what the EU should do to accelerate the energy transition.

Gas View from sea of oil production platform flaring gas from gas flare set to one side, with view of another platform and land in distance

25/6/2025 / Mark Davis, Andrew Bernstein, Tom Mitre

Reducing flaring: six oil companies around the world show how it’s done

Six case studies show that, despite the difficulties, gas flaring can be reduced, to the benefit of the environment, of local citizens and the operators themselves, write Andrew Bernstein and Tom Mitre, both Senior Fellows at the Columbia Center of Sustainable Investment, and Mark Davis, CEO of satellite emissions monitoring firm Capterio.

Electric vehicles Concrete mixer truck parked on grey tarmac

25/6/2025 / Toby Clark

Caught in the net: commercial transport move to battery power held up by cost issues

Large goods vehicles (LGVs or HGVs) currently account for around 18% of UK CO2 emissions, so they are an important target in the quest for net zero. Many barriers face the adoption of any type of zero-emission truck: a report from the Green Finance Institute (GFI) last year identified issues ranging from operational restrictions to inadequate charging/fuelling infrastructure and – most of all – high initial purchase price, writes Toby Clark.

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News

PICTURE OF THE WEEK Ship in dock

2/7/2025

Chemical tanker takes to the wing

Econowind has installed four 16-metre tall VentoFoils onboard the chemical tanker Jutlandia Swan, owned and operated by Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers.

Oil markets Offshore oil platform lit up at dusk

2/7/2025

Oil supply growth outpaces demand as fossil fuel phaseout could fall short ahead of COP30

Oil markets are undergoing significant shifts as global oil supply growth is set to outpace demand through 2030, driven by slowing consumption in China and reduced US shale expansion, according to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) outlook. Meanwhile, new analysis from E3G and Zero Carbon Analytics reveals that while more countries are signalling a move away from fossil fuels in their updated climate plans, only a few have made concrete commitments, leaving the pace of change too slow to meet global climate targets.

Energy transition AI generated vision of hydropower, solar and wind turbines together

2/7/2025

Four timely new reports offer both optimism and concern about the pace of the energy transition

The World Economic Forum has published an eye-opening ranking of energy transition performance in 118 countries worldwide, as a REN21 report highlights a ‘highwater mark’ in the transition, but notes it is still not fast enough to match COP28 goals. Meanwhile, a new global wind report presents misgivings about the slowdown in wind construction and calls for auctions to be revamped. Also, hydropower is seen to be undergoing a renaissance in the renewables arena.

Solar Aerial view of building with solar panels on the roof

2/7/2025

UK schools accelerate solar shift with new investment

Wellspring Academy Trust has completed the first phase of a £1mn solar PV rollout across its school network. Meanwhile, the UK government’s newly launched £180mn Great British Energy rooftop solar programme has begun installations at schools nationwide.

Heat pumps Three men on a stage with a pink car

2/7/2025

Integrated heat pump/EV charger offerings coming to UK market

Two services that integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging and domestic home electricity in new ways are coming to the UK market in the next few months.

Renewables Wind turbines on a mountain top

2/7/2025

UK government abandons Moroccan HVDC megaproject plan

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has decided to abandon a £24bn plan to bring wind and solar power to the UK from Morocco, via what would have been the world’s longest subsea electricity cable

Comment

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.

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.

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Electricity Head and shoulders photo of Yannick Neyret set against dark blue background

25/6/2025 / Yannick Neyret

Relieving Europe’s national grids through local DC microgrids

Electricity grids are working under considerable stresses due to new patterns of use from the ongoing energy transition. Here, Yannick Neyret, President of the Current/OS Foundation, argues that local distribution systems working on direct current could help.

Solar Head and shoulders photo of Carl Hogg set against a blurry background of green trees and foliage

25/6/2025 / Carl Hogg

What will new homes with solar do for the UK’s decarbonisation goals?

With the government recently confirming new homes will have solar panels by default, the UK’s second biggest rooftop solar installer, Good Energy, indicates that it could provide a meaningful contribution to the country’s zero carbon power goals. Carl Hogg, Services Managing Director at Good Energy, explains.

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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.

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.

Electricity Head and shoulders photo of Yannick Neyret set against dark blue background

25/6/2025 / Yannick Neyret

Relieving Europe’s national grids through local DC microgrids

Electricity grids are working under considerable stresses due to new patterns of use from the ongoing energy transition. Here, Yannick Neyret, President of the Current/OS Foundation, argues that local distribution systems working on direct current could help.

Solar Head and shoulders photo of Carl Hogg set against a blurry background of green trees and foliage

25/6/2025 / Carl Hogg

What will new homes with solar do for the UK’s decarbonisation goals?

With the government recently confirming new homes will have solar panels by default, the UK’s second biggest rooftop solar installer, Good Energy, indicates that it could provide a meaningful contribution to the country’s zero carbon power goals. Carl Hogg, Services Managing Director at Good Energy, explains.

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