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Alessandro Petrone

Journalist with over 20 years of experience, he has covered politics, economics, current affairs, and culture throughout his career. He has served as Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director for a publishing house that produces general-interest magazines in Italy, Germany, the USA, and China. He has written for and collaborated with companies and media outlets in the automotive sector, with a strong focus on sustainable mobility. His involvement in the energy world began as a press officer for multinational corporations in the sector. Since then, he has consistently covered topics related to the energy transition, especially in the automotive field, and renewable energy, contributing to La Repubblica, AdnKronos, 9 Colonne, and The Post International. He is also passionate about technology, computing, photography, and cooking, and has a background as an LGBTQIA+ activist.

Rinnovabili • Renewable energy costs beat fossil fuels in 2024 installations
Energy
Renewable energy costs lower than fossil fuels for 91% of new 2024 installations

According to IRENA, renewables were more cost-effective than fossil fuels in 91% of new capacity added in 2024, saving $467 billion globally.

Rinnovabili • coral reef restoration with oysters near offshore wind farms
Environment
Oysters return to offshore wind farms,…

A feasibility study by RWE and TORC shows how offshore wind farms…

Rinnovabili • Global coal demand hits record levels but shows signs of decline
Policy and Affairs
Global coal demand stalls at record…

After years of post-COVID growth, coal demand hits a plateau in 2025,…


Rinnovabili • Renewables around the world, growth outpaces equity
Energy
Renewables surge worldwide, but regional divide widens

Global renewable energy capacity reached a record 4,448 GW in 2024, driven by solar and wind.…

Rinnovabili • Onshore wind in UK to double capacity and add 45,000 jobs
Energy
UK bets on onshore wind to double capacity and add 45,000 jobs

The UK government aims to reach 29 GW of onshore wind capacity by 2030, overcoming delays…

Rinnovabili • Hydropower energy adds 24.6 GW in 2024, storage and flexibility grow
Energy
Hydropower expands with 24.6 GW of new global capacity

In 2024, hydropower generation saw a strong rebound, reaching 4,578 TWh globally, a 10% increase compared…