Europe’s Grid Is Already a Hybrid War Target—Most Utilities Aren’t Ready
A February 2026 Eurelectric report warns that Europe’s electricity grid is already a hybrid‑war target, combining physical sabotage, cyber‑attacks and maritime threats, yet most utilities remain under‑prepared. The study cites over 1,000 attacks on Ukrainian energy assets, costly subsea cable cuts costing roughly $65 million, and 23 confirmed cyber incidents across the continent, while utilities rate their readiness at only 6.7 out of 10. EU directives such as the CER and NIS2 mandate hardening, and NATO has earmarked about $270 billion for critical‑infrastructure protection, but implementation is uneven. Experts stress hardening, stockpiling and coordinated defense as urgent priorities.
Every Fifth Pole: Ameren’s Staggered Strategy for Grid Hardening
Ameren Illinois and Missouri are hardening their grid by installing fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP) composite poles every fifth pole on high‑risk lines. The staggered mix of wood and TridentStrong FRP poles, now over 10,000 in service, has withstood more than a...
UT Subsidy Worth ₹3.80 Cr Disbursed to 4,288 Beneficiaries Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana: CM
Jammu’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that a Union Territory subsidy of ₹3.80 crore (approximately $458,000) has been disbursed to 4,288 residential consumers under the PM Surya Ghar‑Muft Bijli Yojana. The payout includes ₹1.80 crore for 2,053 Kashmir Power Distribution Company customers and ₹2 crore for 2,235...
Press Release: ScottishPower Forges Ahead with £60m+ Windfarm Fabrication in North-East on the Day Offshore Wind Leasing Round 6 Is...
ScottishPower announced a $77 million-plus fabrication programme for the steel jacket foundations of its East Anglia TWO offshore wind substation, to be built at Smulders' River Tyne yard. The $5.1 billion, 4‑GW project off Suffolk will generate enough electricity for roughly one million...
Digesters Cut Methane — but Leaks Can Erase Gains, Study Finds
A University of California, Riverside study of 98 California dairies over eight years shows that manure digesters cut methane emissions by roughly 80 % compared with open lagoons, but occasional leaks can reach 1,000 kg CH₄ per hour and erode most of the...
Building Better Batteries and Much More: Johns Hopkins Grows Energy Innovation Ecosystem
Johns Hopkins University’s Office of Climate and Sustainability unveiled its 2025 Sustainability Progress Report, showcasing a suite of research breakthroughs and operational gains. Faculty teams led by Susanna Thon and Sara Thoi are pioneering photobatteries and spray‑paintable quantum‑dot solar cells...
Can Sodium-Ion Storage Drive Energy Flexibility in France?
France’s Association Environnement Juste has urged the government to mandate on‑site energy storage for any renewable project larger than 10 kW, aiming to embed flexibility directly at the source. The proposal highlights sodium‑ion batteries as a cost‑effective, metal‑independent solution, with cell...
Solbian Launches Solar Kit for Boat Davits
Solbian has introduced the SunBoard solar kit for boat davits, offering 80 W and 108 W rigid‑frame modules built with high‑efficiency SunPower Maxeon cells. The panels mount to unused davit surfaces using rope‑secured eyelets and can tilt from 0° to 90° for...
Source Galileo Sells Norway Unit to Unitech
Source Galileo has sold its Norwegian subsidiary, Source Galileo Norge AS, to Unitech Energy Group, which will rename the entity Nordrenergi AS and relocate its operations to Haugesund. The transaction combines Nordrenergi’s renewable assets—including battery storage, high‑voltage technology, the Zephyros...
char.gy to Deploy 1,500 Chargepoints on Isle of Wight
Char.gy has secured a contract with the Isle of Wight Council to install more than 1,500 public electric‑vehicle chargepoints across the island. The rollout is funded by £1.625 million of public money—about $2.05 million—and private investment, with no direct cost to the...
Germany to Spend €23m on Largest Post-War Cooperative Housing Renovation
Berlin-based Ecoworks secured a €23 million contract to retrofit 192 apartments across 12 post‑war cooperative buildings in Hagen. The renovation will employ prefabricated façade panels, insulation upgrades, new windows, electric shutters, roof insulation and on‑site photovoltaic integration, aiming for a 36 %...
Cold Chain Technologies Announces Net Zero Commitment
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) announced a Net Zero emissions target for 2050, positioning itself as a Scope 3 solutions provider for the life‑science logistics sector. The company highlighted its recyclable and reusable thermal packaging portfolio, which already cut landfill waste by...
EnerVenue Raises $300 Million to Commercialize Lithium‑free Nickel‑hydrogen Storage
EnerVenue announced a $300 million Series B+ financing round and the appointment of Henning Rath as CEO. The capital will fund large‑scale manufacturing of its lithium‑free nickel‑hydrogen batteries and the launch of a regional headquarters in Hong Kong, positioning the company...
Norway Backs DTEK Poltavska Wind Farm
Ukrainian energy firm DTEK secured a grant from Norway’s development agency to advance its 650 MW Poltavska wind power plant. The NOK 5.5 million (≈ $605 k) grant will fund geological and engineering surveys and design work, part of a broader €8 million (≈ $8.7 million) Norwegian...
CSIR, Eskom, SANEDI, Coaltech Launch HELE CFB Localisation Programme
South Africa’s CSIR, Eskom, SANEDI and Coaltech have launched Phase 1 of a High‑Efficiency Low‑Emission (HELE) circulating fluidised bed (CFB) localisation programme, aligning with the Integrated Resource Plan 2025. The initiative will assess feasibility, design engineering and regulatory pathways for a pilot‑scale...
Green Cubes Technology Marks Its 40th Anniversary
Green Cubes Technology celebrated its 40th anniversary, underscoring two decades of lithium‑ion power system leadership. The company highlighted its latest SAFEFlex battery platform and the MAESTRO IoT asset‑management solution, which now monitors over 38,000 batteries worldwide. With more than 90,000...
Finally, Retrieving a New Source of Clean Power
The Energy for Growth Hub, in partnership with Stanford’s LabradorLabX, unveiled K‑9 Kinetic Power™ (K9KP), a consumer device that harvests a dog’s tail wagging to generate electricity. Using a carbon‑fiber micro‑generator and a smart docking pad, each active dog can...
Munich Airport Introduces Electric Apron Buses From MAN
Munich Airport and MAN Truck & Bus are rolling out electric apron buses, with 37 already in service and a plan for up to 74 vehicles. The fleet replacement targets diesel shuttles, supporting the airport’s goal to achieve net‑zero Scope 1 and...
Harmony Starts Building Third 100MW/200MWh French BESS
Harmony Energy has broken ground on the 100 MW/200 MWh Foriaux battery energy storage system in Eure, Normandy, marking its third 100 MW BESS to enter construction in France. The project benefits from currently high ancillary‑service prices, though the market is expected to...
EPCA to Electrify Cat 988 Wheel Loader for EMJC
EPCA has signed an agreement to convert a Caterpillar 988 wheel loader into a fully electric machine, marking a key milestone for zero‑emissions heavy equipment in Australia. The converted E‑988 will be deployed by EMJC at a large Western Australian...
UL9540A: Shift to System-Level Testing Defines New Edition of Key BESS Safety Standard
UL 9540A’s latest edition redefines battery‑energy‑storage‑system (BESS) safety by mandating system‑level testing rather than isolated component tests. The revision adds performance thresholds for thermal runaway, fire propagation, and integrated control logic, and it rolls out a phased compliance schedule beginning Q3 2024....
AI‑controlled Satellite Mirrors Will Deliver On‑demand Sunlight
You will soon be able to order sunlight the way you order a ride. That is not a metaphor. Reflect Orbital is building small satellites with deployable mirrors that can redirect sunlight to a specific area on Earth, on demand. What stands...
Sassmann Develops ‘Solar Panel Grid’ for Pigeon Protection
Sassmann, a German specialist, has launched a modular solar‑panel grid that mechanically blocks pigeons from nesting under photovoltaic modules. The system uses clamp‑clips to attach without drilling or gluing, preserving manufacturers' warranties. It can be retrofitted to existing residential and...
Embodied Carbon Calcs for BIM Objects
NBS, part of Hubexo, has teamed with Circular Ecology to publish a practical guide that embeds embodied carbon data into BIM objects. The guide tackles fragmented carbon information by applying BS EN 15804 A1‑A5 metrics at the object level using a...
2025 Sustainability Statement: Tarkett Delivers Concrete Climate Progress, Cutting Value-Chain Emissions by 27% in Line with Its 2030 Goals
Tarkett released its 2025 Sustainability Statement, audited under the EU CSRD, confirming a 27% reduction in value‑chain greenhouse‑gas emissions, aligning with its 2030 climate goal. The company doubled the share of recycled content to 20% (160,000 t) and now sources 43%...
Abu Dhabi Extends Solar Self-Supply Policy to Residents
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy has launched the second phase of its solar self‑supply policy, extending the scheme to villa owners and eligible residential buildings. The new rules let households install rooftop photovoltaic systems with optional battery storage, while streamlining...
Wave Energy Pilot Concludes at Port of Los Angeles
Eco Wave Power has completed its on‑shore wave‑energy pilot at the Port of Los Angeles, developed with Shell. A prior feasibility study identified 77 U.S. coastal sites with suitable wave conditions. The pilot met all technical and operational milestones, and the final...
“K” LINE Begins Long-Term Use of Bio-LNG Fuel for Car Carriers
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has begun long‑term use of carbon‑neutral bio‑LNG on its LNG‑powered car carriers after signing a procurement deal for liquefied bio‑methane. The fuel, derived from organic waste, is ISCC‑EU certified and can be burned in existing...
SolarEdge Outlines Path to 800 V (DC) Data Center Infrastructure
SolarEdge released a March 2026 white paper proposing a five‑stage roadmap to replace legacy AC power with integrated 800 V DC infrastructure in data centers. The paper argues that current AC‑to‑DC conversion chains waste 10%‑30% of input power, limiting AI workload...
Event Voice: Powering the Transition - Why Critical Minerals Are Central to the Next Era
The abrdn Future Minerals Fund focuses on companies involved in critical minerals such as copper, aluminium, rare earths and uranium, which are essential for AI, electrification and renewable energy infrastructure. Rising demand and constrained supply are expected to keep prices...
Advantage Capital Closes $158m Investment in Medway Grid Project
Advantage Capital has closed a $158 million tax‑equity investment in the 250 MW Medday Grid Energy Battery Storage project in Massachusetts. The project, developed by Vitol’s VC Renewables, will be managed by the same team and leverages federal Investment Tax Credits. Designed...
Next-Generation Geothermal Needs More than a Technology Revolution
Next‑generation geothermal is emerging as a cornerstone of the United States’ clean‑energy strategy, with enhanced systems that combine deep drilling and hydraulic fracturing attracting billions in investment. A flagship 500‑megawatt plant in Utah is set to begin commercial output this...
The EU’s Failed Green Deal Is a Warning to Us All
The European Union launched its Green Deal in 2020 aiming for climate‑neutrality and industrial strength, but six years later key hydrogen projects have collapsed and industrial electricity prices are roughly twice those in the United States and China. The authors...
Renewables Shift Needed as Iran War Exposes Asia’s Fragile Energy Market: Experts
The Iran‑Ukraine war has choked oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several South and Southeast Asian governments to temporarily revive coal plants to cover gas shortfalls. Climate advocates convened in Kuala Lumpur, adopting a declaration that...
2026 Renewable Boom: Diverse Opportunities Across Power Sectors
⚡️ RENEWABLE BOOM 2026: OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND PANELS ◻️ Energy Storage Tata Power Amara Raja Exide Industries Oriana Power JSW Energy ◻️ Power Equipment Siemens Energy Atlanta Electricals ABB India Transformers & Rectifiers (TARIL) Quality Power ◻️ Power Transmission Tata Power GE Vernova Adani Energy Transrail Rajesh Power ◻️...
Exclusive: Meridian Global Nears Controlling Stake in Cygni Energy with Fresh Funding
Meridian Global Ventures is poised to acquire a controlling 49.23% stake in Indian battery‑storage startup Cygni Energy after a fresh Rs 60 crore (~$6.4 million) infusion. The capital raise, executed via 416,667 compulsorily convertible preference shares, lifts Cygni's post‑money valuation to roughly Rs 244 crore...
Australia Renewables Must Move Fast AND Fair
Australia’s two biggest electricity grids now run on over 40% renewable power, marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s decarbonisation agenda. Yet the rapid "green rush" exposes supply‑chain vulnerabilities, with rare‑earth mining in Myanmar, Indonesian nickel and Chinese solar‑panel production...
Metafuels Awarded €1.92M to Develop Rotterdam E-SAF Project
Swiss sustainable aviation fuel company Metafuels secured a €1.92 million (≈ $2.1 million) grant from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency for its Rotterdam e‑SAF project, administered through its Dutch subsidiary. The funding will finance front‑end engineering, permitting and commercial preparation for the Turbe plant,...
Japan’s First Capacity Market-Contracted BESS Brought Online by Hexa Energy
Hexa Energy Services inaugurated Japan’s first operational battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity‑market contract at the 30 MW/130 MWh Tagawa facility in Fukuoka, co‑located with a 2 MW solar plant. The project, which began commercial operation in November 2023, was celebrated...
Eight Global Climate Tech Start-Ups to Vie for S$4M in Funding at The Liveability Challenge 2026
Eight climate‑tech startups from six countries have been shortlisted for The Liveability Challenge 2026, the most competitive edition with over 1,500 entries. The finalists compete under Decarbonisation and Cool Earth themes, covering cooling, clean energy, carbon capture and textile recycling....
How States Are Powering America’s Clean Energy Future
In a CleanTech Talk episode, Dylan McDowell, CEO of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, and Hawaii State Senator Chris Lee discuss why state‑level action is now critical to America’s clean‑energy transition. They highlight how hands‑on learning programs and legislative templates are...
China’s Electrostate Strategy Secures Global Energy Supremacy
What this latest fossil fuel war proves is that China’s strategy to become the world’s 1st Electrostate was, in hindsight, the ultimate realpolitik move and a masterstroke of strategic planning The scale is staggering: >China’s electricity consumption exceeds that of the EU,...
AI Data Centers Heat Nearby Areas, Impacting 340 Million
AI data centers warm surrounding areas by up to 9.1°C based on 20 years of satellite data across 8,400+ sites, already affecting up to 340 million people https://t.co/ZIFcVDUlhw #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Innovation #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/Ww4PRNYX0k
A Fair Energy System Is Worth Fighting for, but without Playing the Solar and Battery Blame Game
The SwitchedOn podcast highlighted concerns that rooftop solar and battery owners may be shifting electricity costs onto non‑solar households, especially renters and low‑income families. While the argument points to perceived unfairness, it overlooks solar’s system‑wide benefits such as lower wholesale...
Aptera Launches Solar EV that Charges on the Move
Aptera Unveils Solar-Powered #EV That Charges While Driving and Redefines Efficiency by @IntEngineering #Automotive #Transport #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/A8dHZw6zGV
Qair Raises $94M for 203MW Polish Renewables
Qair secures US$94 million for 203MW of renewable projects in Poland #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/0e2Dh6yLZy
Arena-Backed Green Hydrogen Plan Disappears From Queue for Federal Environmental Approval
The Edify Green Hydrogen Project (EGH2), a $137 million AUD (~$90 million USD) initiative to create a 17.6 MW electrolyser and 21 MW solar‑battery hub in Townsville, has been withdrawn from the federal EPBC environmental assessment queue after more than two‑and‑a‑half years. The project...
The Rise of Hydrogen in Short Sea Shipping
Hydrogen fuel‑cell technology is moving from demo projects to early commercial use in short‑sea shipping, where vessels like ferries and workboats need flexible, low‑emission power. Operators are adopting on‑demand hydrogen generation to avoid large storage tanks and under‑developed bunkering infrastructure....
Grid Batteries Supply 44% of China's Evening Demand
Grid batteries reach stunning new peak of 44 pct of evening demand in world’s fourth biggest economy #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/UJerojEzXI https://t.co/bc0I4zOGE5
Meloni-Backed Biofuels Project Under Scrutiny Following New Investigation
An investigation by SourceMaterial, Politico and Transport & Environment reveals that Eni’s Italian‑government‑backed Kenyan biofuels project is failing to deliver on its promise of locally grown non‑edible crops. Despite a $210 million public investment intended to support 200,000 small‑scale farmers, trade data shows...