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RatedPower Releases 2026 Global Renewable Energy Trends Report
AI, energy storage, and grid constraints are reshaping renewables markets with rising volatility, negative prices in Europe, Australia, and Latin America. Bifacial modules dominate 90% of projects, hybrid solar-storage up to 20%, and digital tools like AI optimization are key for future growth.
Strong potential in China, US, India, Australia, Saudi Arabia.
Green Petroleum Coke Market to Reach $19.31 Billion in 2025
Demand surges in aluminum smelting and cement industries due to cost-effectiveness and high calorific value. Needle coke for graphite electrodes grows with steel's shift to Electric Arc Furnaces, sales up 13% YoY.
Trade shifts to Asia-Pacific, driven by India's steel output rising 9.5%.
IMF Projects Stable Global Growth at 3.3% for 2026 Amid Headwinds
Growth steady but faces geopolitical tensions, trade policies, and AI bubble fears; inflation to ease to 3.8%. US imposes temporary 10% global import duty effective Feb 24, 2026, for 150 days.
E-commerce slowdown hits airfreight, with US de minimis ban and EU duties from July 2026.
Willis Launches Global Digital Infrastructure Group for Data Centers
New group addresses risks in construction, energy, cyber, supply chain for data centers worldwide. Led by Alastair Swift, provides end-to-end solutions amid accelerating digital demand.
Focuses on alternative power, climate, and nat cat risks for hyperscalers and operators.
Canada and China Strike New Trade Deal Easing EV Tariffs
Canada reduces tariffs on Chinese EVs imposed in 2024, China lowers duties on Canadian agriculture. Deal shifts global trade dynamics amid US policy changes.
Impacts e-commerce and air cargo volumes significantly.
US Census Bureau Releases February BTOS Data on Business Trends
Biweekly survey tracks revenues, employees, inventories for 1.2M US businesses excluding farms. Provides real-time economic insights by sector, state, metro areas.
New AI questions added, data release in Spring 2026.
OECD Urges Mexico to Boost Digitalisation and Education for Growth
Recommendations to accelerate growth and living standards despite policy uncertainty and trade tensions. Strong macroeconomic fundamentals support resilience.
Focus on digital and education improvements.
Renewables Face Negative Pricing and Curtailment Challenges
Rapid solar buildout causes recurring negative prices in key regions, needing storage and grid solutions. Hybrid projects rise sharply to 20% of simulations.
Digitalization with AI, drones transforming design and maintenance.
Steel Industry Drives Needle Coke Demand in Green Petroleum Coke
EAF transition boosts graphite electrodes, favoring needle-grade coke production. GrafTech reports 13% sales increase in 2024.
Asia-Pacific consolidates as key consumption hub.
US 10% Import Tariff Adds Global Trade Uncertainty
Proclamation dated Feb 20, 2026, effective immediately for 150 days, unlikely to extend without Congress. Creates mid-year policy cliff for importers.
Compounds e-commerce disruptions from regulations.
Data Center Risks Escalate with Digital Infrastructure Boom
WTW's new framework covers full lifecycle risks including cyber and supply chain. Tailored solutions for physical assets and operations.
Global team expertise across sectors.