In an article on The Conversation website, Linda Calabrese, Senior Research Fellow in the International Economic Development Group, ODI Global and Jodie Keane, Senior Research Fellow, International Economic Development Group, ODI Global, discuss the unintended consequence of EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Measures intended to protect European carmakers may instead be helping Morocco emerge … Continue reading Morocco: the unexpected winner in the EU–China electric vehicle trade dispute
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Energy-importing countries scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters
Energy-importing countries are scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters, as governments seek to reduce reliance on imported oil and gas by expanding domestically produced power, according to the tenth edition of DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook. The disruption to energy supply through the Strait of Hormuz is reinforcing governments’ determination to reduce dependence on imported … Continue reading Energy-importing countries scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters
Energy in Demand News, October 4-5, 2026
The Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves and pledged to refrain from energy export restrictions after pressure from US President Donald Trump, Reuters reports. As a result, Trump has said that he would now not impose a diesel export ban. … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 4-5, 2026
Bulgaria’s remarkable battery boom
Mihail Ivanov reports on the Deutsche Welle website that in under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators? Bulgaria's battery boom: From zero to global leader The international energy sector currently has a curious … Continue reading Bulgaria’s remarkable battery boom
Energy in Demand News, September 20-21, 2026
Multilateral development banks are under pressure from the United States to scrap climate finance targets. “The UN agreement to provide $1.3tn in climate finance is under threat, as multilateral lenders are expected to follow the World Bank in dumping green targets after intense US pressure,” the Financial Times reports. “At least two multilateral development banks, … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 20-21, 2026
Blog by Grace Waters – Texas, Europe, India: what a summer of brownouts tells us about the grid we’re building
In 2026, many nations experienced the most extreme temperature fluctuations they had ever experienced during the summer months. It has led to an unsustainable number of brownouts, or major voltage reductions. When demand gets high, power systems malfunction or are intentionally shut down for emergencies. Grid tensions are growing higher, as citizens and governments await … Continue reading Blog by Grace Waters – Texas, Europe, India: what a summer of brownouts tells us about the grid we’re building
Blog by Rose Morrison – Europe’s industrial battery compliance countdown: why forklift fleet managers have 6 months to prepare for the battery passport
Image: Unsplash Forklift fleets have helped contribute to the sustainability of building operations ever since battery-powered units became widely adopted. However, incoming updates to Europe’s battery compliance programmes will require a new set of factors to consider. Understanding the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 Industrial batteries are regulated under the EU Regulation 2023/1542 to ensure producer … Continue reading Blog by Rose Morrison – Europe’s industrial battery compliance countdown: why forklift fleet managers have 6 months to prepare for the battery passport
Energy in Demand News, September 13-14, 2026
For once there was some truly encouraging news this week. Matthew Pearce writes in the Guardian about a new study that shows that a global shift towards clean electricity could trigger a ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans. “The analysis focuses on “positive tipping points” – thresholds beyond which … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 13-14, 2026
Electric cars aren’t carbon neutral — but they’re still much cleaner
In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Martin Kuebler discusses the clash between claims that EVs are not really climate-friendly once their full life cycle is considered and evidence that, even after battery production and electricity generation are included, EVs still have substantially lower lifetime emissions than combustion-engine cars. Some German politicians are calling … Continue reading Electric cars aren’t carbon neutral — but they’re still much cleaner
First gas, now coal: Australia’s battery revolution accelerates
David Leitch writes on the Renew Economy website about how Australia’s battery build-out is moving from merely reducing gas generation and peak prices to directly undermining the economics of coal. The “second wave” of batteries is the real story. Second wave of big batteries will eat the dinner of fossil fuels, forcing some coal … Continue reading First gas, now coal: Australia’s battery revolution accelerates
