Headline News:

• “Australian Giant Fortescue Plans 100-GW Renewable Energy Hub In Morocco” • Australian industrial group Fortescue, led by billionaire Andrew Forrest, is developing an ambitious project to transform Morocco into a green energy bridge between Africa and Europe. The initiative aims to establish 100 GW of solar and wind capacity in North Africa. [Medafrica Times]

Morocco (Sergey Pesterev, Unsplash)

• “More Chinese Energy Investments In Africa Are Going To Renewables, Report Finds” • China is increasingly channelling its energy investments in Africa into renewable projects, with solar and wind power now accounting for 59% of its energy projects on the continent, according to a report by UK-based think tank ODI Global. [South China Morning Post]
• “Japan And China Are In A Race For Space Solar Power Plants” • China launched a project to build an orbiting space solar power plant that could produce more energy than what can be obtained from all sources on Earth. Meanwhile, Japan announced that it is also on track to begin transmitting solar energy from space to Earth early next year. [KosovaPress]
• “We Mustn’t Snatch Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory On Wind Power” • The news that Ørsted is downing tools on its massive Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm may be a shock, but rough winds have been buffeting the industry for some time. The UK has led the world on offshore wind. And it still can, despite the squall that hit Hornsea 4. [The Times]
• “Energy Star Program Gets The Kiss Of Death” • In 1992, during the term of George H W Bush, the Energy Star program was created to promote more energy efficient appliances: air conditioners, water heaters, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and others. Now, though it provides a guide and costs very little, it is to be tossed. Why? Glad you asked. [CleanTechnica]

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