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New Oregon law unlocks microgrid expansion

New law clears path for microgrids as data centres drive power demand; Stracker Solar’s dual-axis systems show potential for resilient local energy.

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Women in Energy: Driving ESG Transformation

Melina Taprantzi talks about ESG as the new language of trust, Agenda 2030, and the Middle East’s unique opportunity for sustainable energy leadership.

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UK offers $2.7 M boost to wind manufacturers

OWGP’s new support programme offers up to $660,000 (£500,000) per company to help UK offshore wind suppliers expand facilities, generate jobs and meet 2030 targets.

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Hitachi Energy and E.ON sign $700 M deal

Hitachi Energy and E.ON sign a $700 M agreement to deliver transformers and support Germany’s energy security, grid resilience, and modernisation.

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Saudi Arabia and Syria sign energy deal

Ministers from Saudi Arabia and Syria met in Riyadh to strengthen collaboration in petroleum, electricity, renewables, and energy investment through a new agreement.

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$50 M weekly loss as Trump blocks wind

Equinor may cancel its offshore Empire Wind project off Long Island within days, citing federal delays under the Trump administration and mounting weekly losses.

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Iberdrola logs €2 B profit in Q1 2025

Iberdrola sees 26 % profit growth in Q1 2025, driven by $19.5 B (€17.3 B) investments in power networks and offshore wind across the US, UK, Brazil, and Spain.

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Trillions needed to save Europe’s power grid

Trillions of dollars in investment are needed to modernise Europe’s outdated power grid, avoid blackouts like Spain’s, and support rising renewable and electricity demand.