ARTICLES - COMMENTARY![Eu Renewables Compatible With Food Production, Nature Protection – And Maybe Humans](https://www.iene.eu/articlefiles/inline/jhguh.jpg)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
by Donagh Cagney*
The EU’s onshore wind and solar energy needs can be met without undermining food production or nature protection efforts, according to a report by the European Environmental Bureau released on Wednesday (24 July). However, this depends on human choices, at an individual and political level
ARTICLES - COMMENTARY![Pity Hedge Funds That Lost in Electricity Chaos — No, Really](https://www.iene.eu/articlefiles/inline/gdf.jpg)
Friday, July 19, 2024
by Javier Blas*
A spike in prices cost traders money. But have some sympathy; the next losers could be you and me
ARTICLES - COMMENTARY![New UK Parliamentary Term Could See Continued Momentum of Green Gilt Issuance](https://www.iene.eu/articlefiles/inline/ggf.jpg)
Thursday, July 11, 2024
by Kevin Leung*
The new government is expected to revitalise climate policy, which can be supported by continued green gilt market growth. Green gilts play a rising role as a fundraising tool and a catalyst for private investments as the UK races with peers to reach net zero. The UK government should update its green financing strategy, formulated to clearly show proceeds’ contributions to sectoral decarbonisation pathways.
ARTICLES - COMMENTARY![Big Tech Urgently Requests More Power For Data Centers](https://www.iene.eu/articlefiles/inline/gasddsf.jpg)
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
by Alex Kimani*
U.S. electricity demand is projected to increase by up to 15% over the next decade, driven by AI, clean energy, and cryptocurrency industries. Major energy companies and tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are urgently requesting more power to support gigawatt-scale data centers. The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a major transmission policy update to enhance the grid’s capacity and reliability