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Latest incident comes as utilities around the world increasingly rely on lithium-ion to store renewable energy
Boris Johnson has set a 1GW goal for 2030 but there are concerns UK supply chain will lose out to foreign companies
Deal with OTPP and Brookfield part of group’s plan to divest assets and reinvest in renewables
Announcement comes after French nuclear operator EDF publicly recommended its closure last week
State-owned utility postpones overhaul aimed at giving it firepower to invest in nuclear and renewables
Utility’s stock has fallen by more than a quarter this year
Ministers aim to kickstart fledgling industry as part of 2050 zero emissions target
Plus, ageing US power grids fuel blackout fears and inequality in energy utility debt
Effort to remove state-owned CGN from Sizewell C said to leave Hinkley Point and Bradwell exposed
Barring Chinese involvement is rational but carries risks
Companies including ScottishPower say increase is vital to meet country’s net zero emissions goal
Change in stance follows worsening of relations between London and Beijing
The prime minister’s surprise declaration is forcing Japan to rethink its energy strategy
But keeping most reactors shut down in the wake of Fukushima is hampering efforts to cut carbon emissions
French nuclear operator says fuel-rod issues at China plant would lead it to close for maintenance
Fortune may be throwing a lifeline to businesses challenged by energy politics
Sharp increase in earnings comes despite UK’s biggest energy supplier losing customers
Bankruptcies and disasters could hit the taxpayer as well as having social consequences
Spanish group considers future of the business amid the global shift to clean energy
Expect sector to cool off markedly after its hot run
Plus, the president won’t back down, Europe is going after methane next, and petroleum demand is softening
Demonstrations follow dissent against power cuts and pose challenge for incoming president Ebrahim Raisi
Consultation launched on creating new ‘impartial’ organisation separate from utility to help meet net zero targets
Groups including Siemens Gamesa and Vestas say goals will be missed without increased turbine use
LNG producers’ relief at being excluded from European climate plan set to be shortlived
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