Solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, and the policy landscape driving the global energy transition. Coverage of the projects, the capital, and the politics reshaping power generation.
Edited by the Stake & Paper Editorial Team — 53 stories in the archive, updated daily.
Subscribe to RenewablesEurope's supermajors are posting strong quarterly results driven by trading profits amid what analysts describe as the worst supply crisis in history, while hydropower emerges as an overlooked solution to energy security concerns.
Oil prices plummeted 10% this week following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, while U.S. natural gas exports surge on LNG expansion and Mexico pipeline demand. Meanwhile, renewable energy projects advance globally and mining companies accelerate electrification initiatives.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reports a 58% profit increase driven by artificial intelligence demand, even as public sentiment toward AI and data centers faces headwinds.
Renewable Energy Certificates are tradeable credits that represent the environmental benefits of renewable electricity generation, allowing companies to claim renewable energy use without directly purchasing power.
AI is transforming energy operations by automating complex tasks, predicting equipment failures, optimizing power distribution, and accelerating the transition to renewable sources.
Every unpatented mining claim across eleven western states. Due diligence, prospecting, and monitoring delivered as complete reports with publication-ready ArcGIS maps.
Japan achieves record greenhouse gas reductions while renewable energy sectors grapple with rising contract prices and supply chain challenges in the first quarter of 2026.
This week in energy: Oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Saudi supply concerns, while major subsea contracts reshape offshore development. Key developments across oil, gas, renewables, and mining sectors signal shifting market dynamics.
As geopolitical tensions roil oil markets, critical mineral suppliers and mining operators are moving to secure domestic rare earth supplies and electrify logistics operations.
Oil prices surge past $111 as geopolitical tensions escalate and supply disruptions tighten markets, while renewable energy investments accelerate across North America and India. This week saw dramatic shifts in crude flows, battery manufacturing advances, and mining sector consolidation.
Renewable energy capacity surges to nearly 50% of global electricity generation, while geopolitical turmoil forces countries to reconsider energy strategies and accelerate clean power investments.
Record wind output shields the UK from energy shocks while India and Vietnam pivot toward renewables amid supply disruptions from the Iran conflict.
This week in energy: Iran war uncertainty drives oil volatility and natural gas strength, while governments tap strategic reserves to manage supply disruptions. Meanwhile, renewable energy faces trade scrutiny and mining projects advance amid geopolitical challenges.
This week in energy: Middle East conflict escalates with Iranian attacks on Kuwait refinery as oil markets whipsaw between war risk and emergency supply measures. Meanwhile, Germany's solar sector reports surging demand following military tensions, and mining companies advance major projects across lithium, copper, and rare earths.
As artificial intelligence demands surge, the electricity grid faces a critical expansion challenge—and the question of who foots the bill remains unanswered.
This week in energy: RWE and Peak Energy deploy first sodium-ion battery in US grid, First Quantum divests Çayeli Mine in Türkiye, and Bahrain advances 100 MW solar project. Key developments across renewables, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
CATL's stock soars on AI-driven demand for energy storage, while global wind installations hit record highs and renewable energy policy faces new scrutiny.
Lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and copper are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and electronics. This guide explains what makes minerals 'critical,' where they come from, and why supply chains have become a geopolitical flashpoint.
The electrical grid is the largest machine ever built, delivering power from generators to outlets across continents. This guide explains how electricity flows, why grid stability matters, and how renewables are changing grid operations.
U.S. solar market faces significant headwinds from policy changes, while global wind power reaches record installations and Chinese turbine suppliers dominate the sector.
This week in energy: France's electricity market hits negative prices for the first time in 2026 as battery storage gains traction, while critical minerals funding and renewable project financing accelerate across North America. Key developments span battery storage deployment, uranium project approvals, and continued wind capacity expansion.
This week in energy: Oil prices decline as U.S.-Iran tensions ease, India plans major thermal coal import cuts, and renewable energy infrastructure advances with grid automation and hybrid storage breakthroughs. Key developments across oil, gas, renewables, and mining sectors.
Nvidia's blockbuster earnings forecast masks a growing crisis: the AI boom is straining electricity grids worldwide, creating shortages of gas turbines and forcing difficult choices between coal, natural gas, and renewable energy.
Mining companies are accelerating adoption of automation and electrification technologies, with new partnerships and equipment deployments signaling a broader industry shift toward modernized operations.
China and France are retrofitting their traditional power plants to work with surging renewable energy, signaling a fundamental shift in how the world generates electricity.
This week in energy: Hungary taps strategic reserves after Russian pipeline halt, Shell advances Venezuela gas project following U.S. sanctions relief, and oil prices post first weekly gain since January amid Iran tensions. Key developments across oil, gas, renewables, and mining sectors.
This week in energy: Long-duration energy storage gains momentum with a major California agreement, while regulatory shifts reshape the renewable energy landscape. Key developments across storage, solar, mining, and oil markets signal shifting industry dynamics.
As artificial intelligence spending plans trigger market volatility, investors are rotating capital back into traditional energy stocks. Meanwhile, major tech companies are striking renewable energy deals to power their data center ambitions.
This week in energy: Solar patent disputes resolved, renewable grid stability tools emerge, and mining sector advances with critical minerals agreements. Key developments across renewables and mining sectors, with limited oil and gas market coverage.
Alphabet's record capital expenditure plans for AI infrastructure are setting new benchmarks for the industry, even as semiconductor designers face headwinds from memory shortages and shifting market expectations.
This week in energy: Rio Tinto and Chalco acquire controlling stake in Brazilian aluminum producer; renewable energy capacity additions accelerate globally; rare earth recycling investment surges. Key developments across oil, gas, renewables, and mining sectors.
Green hydrogen is hydrogen gas produced using renewable electricity, offering a zero-carbon fuel alternative for hard-to-decarbonize industries.
A major European wind pact signals accelerating renewable investment, even as extreme weather sends natural gas prices to three-year highs and reveals the fragility of fossil fuel supply chains.
This week in energy: Gold prices surge toward $5,000 per ounce amid monetary signals and safe-haven demand, while renewable energy projects advance globally from Greenland wind farms to UAE solar-plus-storage installations. Key developments across oil, gas, renewables, and mining sectors reflect shifting market dynamics.
The UK government is taking a £25 million stake in Octopus Energy's Kraken technology platform, signaling continued support for clean energy infrastructure even as the sector faces geopolitical headwinds and trade tensions.
This week in energy: Major mining expansions across gold, copper, and iron ore sectors; renewable energy breakthroughs in solar, sodium-ion batteries, and green hydrogen; and shifting geopolitical dynamics reshaping global commodity markets. Key developments span from North America to Asia-Pacific and Brazil.
A federal judge's ruling allows Denmark's Orsted to resume a Rhode Island offshore wind project, offering a glimmer of hope for the renewable sector facing policy uncertainty.
This week in energy: China's antitrust regulator halts a $7 billion polysilicon capacity reduction plan, while the country commissions its first GWh-scale supercapacitor energy storage project. Meanwhile, critical mineral development accelerates in North America and hydrogen faces a pivotal year ahead. Key developments across renewables, mining, and energy storage sectors.
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is upending decades of energy investment priorities, forcing utilities and governments to rethink power infrastructure while creating new opportunities in gas and renewable energy sectors.
A surge in energy storage deployment is reversing fortunes for the beaten-down lithium market, signaling renewed momentum for renewable energy infrastructure as 2026 unfolds.
This week in energy: Mining sector valuations surge past $2 trillion as gold and precious metals rally, while renewable energy capacity expands globally with major solar installations and battery innovations. Norway reaches 97% EV sales milestone as the energy transition accelerates.
As Beijing prepares to tighten controls on silver exports, the global tech and energy sectors face a critical supply crunch. Meanwhile, mining operations worldwide are adapting to new realities in the race for minerals essential to AI and renewable energy.
This week in energy: Tesla removes 'sustainable' from its mission statement, Massachusetts awards 1.3 GW in energy storage contracts, and mining companies advance major projects across multiple continents. Key developments across renewables and mining sectors.
The Trump administration has halted major offshore wind initiatives, marking a significant policy shift for U.S. renewable energy development. The move comes as the clean energy sector navigates complex regulatory and market challenges.
This week in energy: Major renewable energy investments announced across North America, critical minerals projects advancing, and significant policy developments affecting wind energy. Key developments span solar manufacturing expansion, battery storage deployment, and mining sector transformation.
Copper prices soar on AI demand, oil slips on Ukraine peace talks, and the U.S. halts a key tech trade deal with the UK.
From the Caspian to the North Sea, the energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation - and renewable technologies are at the heart of it all.
The renewable energy sector is experiencing a major transformation, with oil giants making strategic moves and AI emerging as a game-changer.
OPEC+ maintained its current oil production levels this week, signaling caution in the face of economic headwinds.
The renewable energy sector is experiencing a major boom, with new developments in solar, wind, and energy storage technology. Meanwhile, the oil and gas industry is grappling with supply chain issues and geopolitical tensions.
The renewable energy revolution is in full swing, with solar and wind power leading the charge and reshaping the global energy landscape.
Recent news highlights the impact of policy changes and global supply chain disruptions on the renewable energy industry, with implications for investment strategies and operational priorities.
