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You might be buying the wrong home battery. Here’s how to tell
Home battery size matters less than how your home is wired. Experts say most buyers focus on storage capacity but overlook their home's electrical design, which determines what the battery can actually power during an outage. Key factors include panel type, whether circuits are separated, and local grid connection. Getting an assessment before buying can prevent costly mismatches.
China’s coal power rebounds as record clean energy goes to waste
Matched: climate
China's coal power generation is rising despite record renewable energy output, as long-term contracts guarantee coal plants a market regardless of actual demand. This arrangement effectively crowds out cleaner energy sources, with surplus clean power going to waste. The finding comes from a new report highlighting structural market problems undermining China's clean energy transition.
Egypt seeks to unlock renewable potential to power regional clean energy hub
Matched: climate
Egypt is working to become a regional clean energy hub by developing its renewable energy capacity, particularly solar and wind. Europe is investing in the effort, seeing Egypt as a potential source of clean electricity imports. The initiative aims to help Egypt reduce its own emissions while creating a new revenue stream, leveraging the country's significant untapped renewable resources.
Analysis: Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time ever
Wind and solar generated more of Germany's electricity than fossil fuels for the first time in 2025. The milestone reflects years of renewable energy expansion in the country. Germany has been accelerating its clean energy transition following the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which pushed it to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
Batteries are getting cheaper while gas gets pricier. Here’s why
Battery storage costs have fallen dramatically, making them increasingly competitive with gas for storing and supplying energy. As gas prices rise, batteries are becoming the preferred option for balancing electricity grids. Australia is investing heavily in battery infrastructure, with large-scale projects expanding rapidly. Analysts expect this trend to continue, further eroding the economic case for new gas infrastructure.
Africa can lead the Age of Electrification
Matched: climate
Africa has both a major opportunity and significant challenge ahead as global electrification accelerates. The continent can position itself as a leader in this transition, but doing so will require overcoming substantial barriers. The piece highlights the dual nature of the electrification agenda for Africa — potential for development and energy access alongside the difficulties of achieving it at scale.