When temperatures get too hot to handle, most of us crank up the air conditioning to keep cool. It does the job, but it’s expensive and uses a significant amount of energy. But now an… Novel cement lets buildings cool themselves

It’s so widespread that it can be easy to forget, but concrete is actually one of the most polluting materials in the world. During its production, both the energy used to fire it in a… Scientists discover unexpected byproduct that could revolutionize concrete production: ‘An encouraging step’

China has emerged as a global leader in new energy technology and equipment, with its new energy patents accounting for more than 40 percent of the world’s total, an official said Tuesday. Wang Hongzhi, head… China contributes over 40% of world’s new energy patents: official

Energypac Engineering Ltd, a power engineering company, has exported power transformers and auxiliary substation equipment valued at $2.4 million to Nepal. The company in a press release issued yesterday said it has already commissioned 25… Energypac exports $2.4m power equipment to Nepal

The government of Balochistan’s vision to promote initiatives focused on climate change mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development can only be achieved through tangible investments in clean energy. While the establishment of a Climate Change Fund represents a… Unlocking renewable energy opportunities

Guyana marked another step in its renewable energy drive with the commissioning on Friday of a $292 million 0.60-megawatt grid-forming solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Leguan, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara (Region Three), an Office of the… Leguan gets $292m grid-forming solar photovoltaic farm

The Rampal thermal power plant has emerged as a key contributor to Bangladesh’s energy supply, delivering over 10.5 billion units of electricity to the national grid. Accounting for more than 7% of the country’s total… Rampal plant feeds national grid with 10.5 billion units

A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter. Quartz members get access to exclusive newsletters and more. Sign up here. Between January and May this year, China added enough solar and… The world’s first electrostate is emerging

THE energy industry, as we know it, is driving climate change at full speed. Energy production accounts for over three quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 per cent of all carbon dioxide… Solar revolution

Finland is largely known for its aesthetic water lilies that grow on lakes and forests; any tourist will relish the idea of surveying and getting a glimpse of this. Who would have believed that these giant… Wind turbines out, waterlilies in — Finland’s colorful invention produces clean power