Renewable energy opnion - expert analysis and insights https://www.power-technology.com/comment/ Power industry news, data and in-depth articles on the global trends driving power generation, renewables and innovation Fri, 22 May 2026 14:44:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.power-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/12/Power-tech-fav@2x-1-150x150.png Renewable energy opnion - expert analysis and insights https://www.power-technology.com/comment/ 32 32 <![CDATA[How opening the UK’s grid to competition could cut bills and boost growth]]> https://www.power-technology.com/comment/uk-grid-competition/ Thu, 28 May 2026 07:01:00 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/uncategorized/uk-grid-competition/

Consumers in the UK are bearing the cost of an energy network that hasn't kept pace with the demands placed on it.]]>
<![CDATA[Germany’s renewable sector: reform, uncertainty and the race against the clock]]> https://www.power-technology.com/comment/germany-energy-transition/ Wed, 13 May 2026 08:43:00 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/uncategorized/germany-energy-transition/

Germany’s energy transition has shifted the challenge from expansion to integration, as Berlin pushes ahead with reforms.]]>
<![CDATA[Squaring the AI energy consumption circle]]> https://www.power-technology.com/opinion/squaring-the-ai-energy-consumption-circle/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:17:06 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/?p=403680

How can we achieve a balance between the growing energy demands of AI and its potential contributions to achieving the energy transition?]]>
<![CDATA[Batteries are vital for The Pentagon’s drone roll-out]]> https://www.power-technology.com/comment/batteries-are-vital-for-the-pentagons-drone-roll-out/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:45:11 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/uncategorized/batteries-are-vital-for-the-pentagons-drone-roll-out/

Military use of small drones is increasing exponentially, with additional focus now being placed on battery life.]]>
<![CDATA[How AI predictive maintenance helps mining overcome dirty power]]> https://www.power-technology.com/comment/how-ai-predictive-maintenance-helps-mining-overcome-dirty-power/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:49:21 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/uncategorized/how-ai-predictive-maintenance-helps-mining-overcome-dirty-power/

How AI-assisted maintenance tools can help mining operations overcome dirty power by detecting early warning signs of electrical degradation.]]>
<![CDATA[The case for CCS in gas power: the last mile of decarbonisation will be thermal]]> https://www.power-technology.com/comment/the-case-for-ccs-in-gas-power-the-last-mile-of-decarbonisation-will-be-thermal/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:24:37 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/comment/the-case-for-ccs-in-gas-power-the-last-mile-of-decarbonisation-will-be-thermal/

Mitsubishi's green transformation expert explains how gas turbines equipped with CCS will power the net-zero transition.]]>
<![CDATA[US-China tariffs pause ‘positive’ but uncertainty remains – analyst]]> https://www.power-technology.com/news/us-china-tariffs-pause-positive-but-uncertainty-remains-analyst/ Mon, 12 May 2025 15:07:49 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/uncategorized/us-china-tariffs-pause-positive-but-uncertainty-remains-analyst/

The US-China tariffs pause represents a de-escalation of the spiralling trade dispute between the two countries.]]>
<![CDATA[Pakistan to reform power distribution after IMF meetings, minister says]]> https://www.power-technology.com/comment/pakistan-to-reform-power-distribution-after-imf-meetings-minister-says/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:16:09 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/comment/pakistan-to-reform-power-distribution-after-imf-meetings-minister-says/

Awais Laghari, Pakistan’s minister for energy’s power division, tells Power Technology that power distribution reforms are underway.]]>
<![CDATA[The UK must end policy uncertainty to stimulate grid investment and renewables ownership]]> https://www.power-technology.com/comment/the-uk-must-end-policy-uncertainty-to-stimulate-grid-investment-and-renewables-ownership/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:44:38 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/comment/the-uk-must-end-policy-uncertainty-to-stimulate-grid-investment-and-renewables-ownership/

The energy transition is the biggest upheaval the industry has seen in 50 years. The UK, however, is not doing enough to manage this upheaval.]]>
<![CDATA[The solar revolution is the route to energy security]]> https://www.power-technology.com/comment/the-solar-revolution-is-the-route-to-energy-security/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:49:19 +0000 https://www.power-technology.com/comment/the-solar-revolution-is-the-route-to-energy-security/

The growth in solar is a positive signal for energy security, explains Gurpreet Gujral, managing director of renewable energy at Atrato Group.]]>