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Kelvin Ross
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Journalist covering the energy transition.
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Chinese solar inverter manufacturer Sungrow picks Poland as location for first European factory.
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China’s Sungrow picks Poland for first European factory
The company says the pioneering move will allow it to be closer to customers and respond more effectively to market needs.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Know what AI Darwinism is? Find out here... and how it could transform the energy sector workforce:
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'AI Darwinism' can unleash new potential of energy workforce
Using artificial intelligence to transform the energy sector isn’t about automation – it’s about augmentation, says Brian Solis
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February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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“Without critical raw materials, there will be no energy transition, no competitiveness and no strategic autonomy,” warns EU auditor Keit Pentus-Rosimannus...
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EU auditors warn of raw materials risk to energy transition
European Union must “up its game and reduce its vulnerability” over raw materials for renewable energy technologies says report.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Ukraine forms official task force to secure emergency back-up power in wake of Russian missile strikes on energy infrastructure.
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DTEK’s recovery management chief appeals for generators after missile attacks
The Ukrainian energy company has issued a call for as many mobile diesel generators as possible.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Davos hears why China is leading the EV race...
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Why China is leading the EV race
As competition with the United States accelerates, China’s EV policy framework has put it firmly in pole position, Davos' WEF hears.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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#EnlitExclusive: Why #utilities must partner with #hyperscalers to power #AI while protecting ratepayers...
Hari Vasudevan, founder KYRO AI, writes that "with data centres on the scene, the AI era ultimately demands a unified front between hyperscalers and utilities."
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Why utilities must partner with hyperscalers to power AI
However this collaboration to tackle the data centre boom must be done without punishing ratepayers, writes Hari Vasudevan
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January 20, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Despite solar boom, decarbonisation in Europe is stalling due to less wind and hydro and increased use of gas...
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Decarbonisation slows in Europe due to less wind and hydro
Report from Montel EnAppSys shows the contribution of fossil fuels to total power generation last year increased to 27% to 2024.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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⚡‘Green gridlock will hit every economy’ in 2026.⚡
Taco Engelaar of #energy & #climate tech company Neara says: "It’s the paradox playing out across the globe: the faster a country moves on #cleanenergy, the sooner it collides with transmission constraints.”
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Predictions 2026: ‘Green gridlock will hit every economy’
Taco Engelaar of climate tech company Neara explains the energy transition “paradox that’s playing out across the globe”.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Former Belgian energy minister named as CEO of WindEurope:
Tinne Van der Straeten is also former chair of North Sea Energy Cooperation and European Energy Council.
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Former Belgian energy minister named as CEO of WindEurope
Tinne Van der Straeten is also former chair of North Sea Energy Cooperation and European Energy Council.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Germany awards 3.5GW in #windpower tenders as #renewable capacity rises...
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#renewableenergy #wind #energytransition #Energiewende
Germany tenders 3.5GW onshore energy bids as renewables break records
Germany has published the awards for an onshore wind energy bid, totalling 3,456MW, at the same time as announcing a rise of 21GW in installed renewable capacity at the end of 2025.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Why cold snaps throw snowball effect of problems at #EV drivers...
#snow #stormGoretti #electricvehicles #EVs
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Why cold snaps throw snowball effect of problems at EV drivers
Extreme weather days are creating significant pressure on EV infrastructure says David Pownall of Schneider Electric.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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What's the biggest workforce challenge facing the #energytransition?
We asked thought-leaders, influencers and disruptors from across the sector to identify the biggest people challenge in 2026.
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#AI #digitalisation #skills #STEM #workforce #jobs #energy
What's the biggest workforce challenge facing the energy transition?
We asked thought-leaders, influencers and disruptors from across the sector to identify the biggest people challenge in 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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One of Europe's biggest #steel producers is decarbonising its operations thanks to a #solar power plant.
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#energytransition #decarbonisation #renewableenergy
Salzgitter decarbonises its steel production with Iberdrola solar power
steel iberdrola solar
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January 8, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Read now: #AI growth vs power availability: a perfect storm in 2026 for the #energy sector and #datacentres.
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AI growth vs power availability: a perfect storm in 2026
Michael Beagan, managing director of TES Power, explores the top five power challenges the data centre industry may face in 2026 in light of the surge in AI.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Europe slammed as economically “naïve” as Brussels conference hears a study of 20 industrial sectors reveals only one is in a ‘healthy state’.
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#Europe #industry #competitiveness #industry #US #China #trade #tariffs #workforce
Brussels told Europe’s industries are ‘on the cliff edge’
Europe slammed as economically “naïve” as conference hears study of 20 sectors reveals only one is in a ‘healthy state’
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January 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Why #fusion #energy offers Europe fresh competitiveness and security opportunities...
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Fusion offers Europe fresh competitiveness and security opportunities
Eszter Kantor of Proxima Fusion explains why investors and policymakers are throwing their weight behind the technology
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January 7, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Which industry offers the best lessons for the energy sector?
We asked a group of players from across the #energy spectrum… some of their answers may surprise you.
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Which industry offers the best lessons for the energy sector?
Energy players spotlight other sectors which have vital lessons about sector transformation.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM