Solar power, electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean-energy technologies drove more than a third of the growth in China’s economy in 2025 – and more than 90% of the rise in investment. Clean-energy sectors contributed a record 15.4tn yuan ($2.1tn) in 2025, some 11.4% of China’s gross domestic product (GDP) – comparable to the economies of Brazil
Whether it’s impersonating energy suppliers and government bodies or flogging fake devices to save you on your energy bills, scammers bank on rushing you into handing over information by sounding official. Energy scams are prevalent throughout the year, but in the winter months when bills are high and energy savings are front of mind, these
On 1 February, India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the government’s budget for 2026, which included a new $2.2bn funding push for carbon capture technologies. In the absence of its new international climate pledge under the Paris Agreement, the budget offers a glimpse into the key climate and energy security priorities of the world’s third-largest
It has never been clearer that collaboration is absolutely essential to success in the energy transition, and to the climate action mission more broadly. And while technology has revolutionised the way communication happens nowadays, it is also clear that in-person meetings are still the best way of fostering partnerships, sparking innovation and building the kind
THOUSANDS of hard-working families are facing a brutal energy bill blow as a “sneaky” loophole in the Government’s flagship price cut is revealed. In a major Budget promise, the Government vowed that energy bills would be slashed by £150 a year from April 1, 2026. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! If you’re
Every week, the Money team answers a reader’s financial problem or consumer dispute – you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s is… EDF has added £250 to my bill for gas I used between January and March 2024 due to an error they made at the time. EDF has said it will review it, but
Donald Trump promised to cut energy prices by 50%. Instead, average electricity prices over the past year have risen by about 6.7%, while natural gas prices have increased by 10.8%. Energy prices are influenced by many factors beyond any president’s direct control, including market conditions, weather-driven demand, regional infrastructure constraints and the rapid growth of
UK homeowners can reduce monthly costs and boost their home’s efficiency 14:45, 03 Feb 2026Updated 15:13, 03 Feb 2026 Wickes has shared expert advice to save money this winter at home(Image: Getty ) Wickes experts are urging UK households to invest in a cheap ‘handy’ little gadget that could help them shave money off their
One is coming up soon, and taking action could help people get cheaper bills Avoid making four expensive mistakes this year with your energy bills(Image: Getty) People across the UK are being urged to write down four dates in their 2026 calendars, as these dates may help them reduce their household costs. Energy bills can
Thousands who moved home in the last five years could be owed cash from old energy accounts, with some households entitled to more than £100 in unclaimed refunds. Get in touch with your old suppliers and check how much you could be owed today(Image: Matt Cardy, Getty Images) A potential windfall awaits thousands of Brits