Insights

Ember’s next frontier

Ember's co-founder, Phil MacDonald, on our evolving mission and the launch of our new Advisory Board.

27 October 2023

Half of the world is past a peak in fossil power

Half of the world’s economies are already at least five years past a peak in power generation from fossil fuels, with emissions from these 107 power sectors falling by almost 20% in the last decade.

• World
• G20
• G7
• Coal
• Gas
• Electricity

20 October 2023

EU backing down from real action on coal mine methane

In the EU, coal emits more methane than oil and gas combined, even though the industry's emissions are avoidable. Proven technologies could halve methane emissions, but pressure from Poland could weaken potential emission cuts in the EU Methane Regulation by six times.

• Europe
• European Union
• Poland
• Coal Mine Methane
• Coal

19 October 2023

Cutting the bills: UK households profit from clean power

Deploying renewables at speed brings bill savings for UK households, while also boosting the economy and increasing security.

• United Kingdom
• Europe
• Wind
• Solar
• Gas

18 October 2023

Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2023

Global power sector emissions plateaued in the first half of 2023 as wind and solar continue to grow. However, adverse hydro conditions prevented emissions from falling.

• World
• Hydro
• Solar
• Wind

5 October 2023

Solar adoption in India entering “accelerating growth” phase

Solar adoption in India entering “accelerating growth” phase and building adequate grid flexibility is the next key step in India’s clean power transition

• India
• Asia
• G20
• Solar

3 October 2023

Solar exports from China increase by a third

Exports of solar panels from China increased by 34% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year.

• China
• Europe
• European Union
• South Africa
• Solar

14 September 2023

G20 Per Capita Coal Power Emissions 2023

Australia and South Korea retain their positions as G20's top coal polluters per capita

• G20
• Australia
• South Korea
• Coal

5 September 2023

EU fossil generation hits record low as demand falls

A fall in demand drives collapse in EU coal and gas in the first half of 2023, as solar pushes forward clean power growth.

• European Union
• Europe
• Coal
• Gas
• Solar

30 August 2023