Latest Updates Around The World
The solar industry is turning to base metals and innovation to sidestep the rising price of silver. Silver’s exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity make it a crucial material in solar photovoltaic (PV) production. However, record high prices are forcing major players in the solar energy sector to find more cost-effective alternatives. In one Report September […]
The Cook government will continue the Clean Energy Future Fund in 2026 with a budget of AU$9 million. The program, now in its fourth round, will continue to support projects that deliver significant emissions reductions and community benefits. The fund was launched in 2020 to provide grants for projects that will test and demonstrate new […]
General Motors (NYSE:GM) will impose a $1.6 billion levy as it reshuffles electric vehicle (EV) production as the federal government rolls back clean energy incentives and emissions standards. In one regulatory filing on Tuesday (Oct. 14), GM said the charges include a $1.2 billion non-cash impairment charge due to EV capacity adjustments, in addition to […]
Rare earth element (REE) recycling is evolving from niche curiosity to strategic necessity as the clean energy transition increasingly drives demand for permanent magnets. Currently, less than 1 percent of rare earth metals are recycled, while the demand for magnets is expected to triple by 2035. This gap could leave the West facing a supply […]
