Africa’s next generation of power projects is increasingly being built around solar and wind power and battery storage, as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams in search of cheaper, faster, and more reliable electricity.
In a seismic shift for global energy, renewable sources generated 33.8% of the world’s electricity in 2025, edging out coal’s 33% — the first time coal has not held the top spot since 1919. The milestone, driven by plunging solar costs and surging battery storage, marks the beginning of what analysts call ‘the era of clean growth.’
California motorists could face sustained pain at the pump this summer as the state’s fuel excise tax rises, refinery shutdowns tighten supply, and geopolitical instability roils energy markets. Starting July 1, the gasoline tax will increase by 2 cents per gallon—to 63 cents—while diesel tax edges up to 48 cents. Analysts say the tax bump alone won’t trigger a dramatic price spike, but when layered with capacity cuts and global uncertainty, the outlook is more volatile.
The binding agreement, signed at Alkeemia’s Porto Marghera chemical plant near Venice, gives IG6 a rapid entry into European mid-stream graphite processing and positions the site as a strategic hub for the continent’s critical minerals supply chain.
Washington is pushing a trade-driven Africa policy, with the Lobito Corridor at its center. Supporters see economic opportunity; critics warn of neocolonial resource extraction and displacement risks.
The facility will be built on two fields at Bicker Fen, near Boston.
MasTec (MTZ) has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, but with a lofty P/E of 66x and a DCF fair value near $372, investors are weighing whether the stock still offers upside. An analysis of valuation metrics and bull-bear scenarios reveals the key debates driving the stock today.
