Hainan plans to ban new combustion cars by 2030, aiming for 45% new energy vehicles, surpassing China’s national target of 30%.
All the top ten bestselling cars in China in May 2026 were new energy vehicles
In May 2026, China saw all bestselling cars as new energy vehicles, signaling a shift in the automotive market despite declining sales.
Viewpoint: Trump’s accidental boost to the energy transition
The oil crises have historically spurred environmental action and innovation, highlighting the urgency for renewable energy amid geopolitical tensions.
Opinion: Oil price surge — don’t be fooled by rising fossil fuel stocks
Oil stocks are surging as crude prices climb, yet demand shifts, market volatility and the global energy transition could make fossil fuel investments increasingly risky.
Analysis: The rise of private solar power in Nigeria
Nigeria faces severe electricity access issues, prompting support for solar solutions through blended finance to promote renewable energy growth.
Analysis: COP30 – Calls for a ‘roadmap’ to end fossil fuels gain momentum
Over 80 countries support Brazil’s proposal for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels during COP30 negotiations in Belém.
Analysis: Mexico is remodelling its energy landscape
Claudia Sheinbaum’s reforms prioritize renewable energy in Mexico, balancing state utility dominance with increased private investment for a greener future.
Analysis: After Trump cut funding for energy transitions overseas, could China step in?
The withdrawal of US funding hampers energy transitions in South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam, while China may provide necessary support.
Analysis: US clean energy surpasses fossil fuels for the first time – what Trump’s policies mean
US electricity hit a clean energy record in March 2025, with solar and wind at all-time highs. Will Trump’s policies change the trend?
Analysis: How Africa’s green opportunity could change it from resource exporter to industrial powerhouse
Femi Akinrebiyo offers insights on why Africa must harness its essential minerals for clean energy and develop local industries to maximise value.
A greener life, a greener world 