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Solar Now the World’s Cheapest Energy, Powering the Clean Transition

Solar energy has officially claimed the title of the world’s most affordable source of electricity. According to new research from the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), solar power now costs as little as £0.02 per kilowatt-hour in the sunniest regions. The study, published in Energy and Environmental Materials, highlights how solar photovoltaic (PV) […]

Renewables 2025: How China, the US, Europe, and India Are Leading the World’s Clean Energy Growth

The world’s renewable energy sector has entered a new phase of record growth. According to the International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2025 report, global renewable power capacity grew by more than 510 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 — the fastest increase ever recorded. Another 520 GW is expected to be added in 2025, pushing renewables to account […]

Top Gold ETFs to Watch Now as Gold Prices Break $4,000 — IAU, GLD, and GDX Lead the Pack

Gold prices climbed to new highs on Monday, with December futures reaching a record $4,014.60 per ounce. The yellow metal stayed strong as investors sought safety amid global uncertainty and a prolonged U.S. government shutdown. Goldman Sachs raised its December 2026 gold price forecast from $4,300 to $4,900 per ounce, citing steady central bank purchases […]

Mercedes-Benz and Norsk Hydro Join Forces for Greener EVs

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro to reduce emissions in the manufacturing of its electric vehicles (EVs). The collaboration centers on using Hydro’s low-carbon aluminium, which is produced with renewable energy and recycled materials. The deal is part of Mercedes’s plan to make production greener. It aims to reduce the carbon footprint […]