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Lead Story Sep 12, 2026

EVs and Solar Seen as Hedge Against Oil Shocks and Rising US Power Prices

A drone strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline knocked about 5 million barrels a day offline and pushed Brent crude above $104, exposing how little buffer remains in global oil markets. With US electricity prices also up more than 50% since 2020, the piece argues EVs and solar give drivers and homeowners a second option beyond volatile fossil fuels.

Sarah Mitchell

Analysis

Global Solar Capacity Surpasses 3 Terawatts, Driven by Emerging Markets

Solar power has globally surpassed 3 terawatts of installed capacity, a milestone reached in under two years from 2 TW, according to BloombergNEF. Growth is accelerating with developing countries like Pakistan and Nigeria adopting solar rapidly, with projections of 9 TW by 2036.

Priya Sharma Aug 19, 2026

Battery Technology

PJM Grid Prioritizes Energy Storage and Solar Over Natural Gas in 715 New Projects

Aug 5, 2026

solar power

EVs and Solar Seen as Hedge Against Oil Shocks and Rising US Power Prices

Global Solar Capacity Surpasses 3 Terawatts, Driven by Emerging Markets

Battery Storage Ushers in 'Anytime Solar' Era, Ember Report Finds

Trump Boosts US Solar Polysilicon Production With New Trade Order

EU Wind and Solar Growth Averts €72bn in Fossil Fuel Imports

PJM Grid Prioritizes Energy Storage and Solar Over Natural Gas in 715 New Projects