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The Future of Energy

The rise of renewable energy is prompting change in power networks. How are governments and the energy industry responding? Can demands for more power co-exist with pressure to cut carbon emissions? What does the future hold for energy?

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UK groups prepare to equip ‘Saudi Arabia of wind power’
British clean energy ambitions require investment in supply chain
Carbon price is missing from Biden’s overhaul of climate policy
Industry groups call for pricing alternative to US president’s preference for mandated reductions
Batteries charge up Australia’s efforts to shift away from coal
Energy storage projects will offer grid stability to boost solar and wind power rollout
Plastics-to-oil recyclers face a double struggle
Chemical recyclers look to prove both their viability and environmental credentials
Energy grids target upgrades for zero carbon transition
Growth in greener energy transmission requires overhauls of old networks
Carbon capture eyes renewed backing despite past failures
Green groups say CCS will prolong fossil fuel use, yet the technology forms part of many net-zero plans
Gas prospects lose steam as renewables gather pace
Drop in green energy costs and tougher emissions targets take shine from ‘cleaner than coal’ pitch
Low-income countries play carbon leapfrog in green energy shift
Expansion of Vietnam’s wind and solar farms is proving crucial to powering its economic growth