Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
A 55‑kW rooftop solar array installed on Canyons Church in San Diego’s University City has generated nearly $40,000 in annual savings, far exceeding the original $25,000 projection. The system operates under a power purchase agreement (PPA) arranged by Watthub, allowing the congregation to avoid most of its utility bill despite rising SDG&E rates. Savings have been redirected into youth ministries, sound‑system upgrades, and maintenance of the church’s five‑acre campus. The project showcases that even sub‑100 kW installations can secure PPAs through tax‑equity structures, delivering reliable performance.
The Croatian Ministry of Economy approved €12.3 million (≈$13.3 million) to fund twelve electric‑bus charging projects across a dozen cities, installing 127 charging stations. The total investment for the stations is projected at €17.6 million (≈$19 million), with the shortfall to be covered by...
India reported adding 9.56 GW of rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) scheme, bringing total installations to over 2.62 million systems serving roughly 3.24 million households. Launched in February 2024, the flagship program aims to equip ten million homes with solar panels and generate...
A research team at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology has introduced a crystal‑solvate (CSV) pre‑seeding technique that precisely engineers the buried bottom interface of inverted perovskite solar cells. The method deposits rod‑like PDPbI₄‑DMSO nanocrystals on SAM‑modified substrates,...
Rice University researchers have created electric heating elements from carbon‑nanotube fibers (CNTFs) that outperform traditional metal‑alloy heaters in gas‑flow applications. By exploiting CNTFs' high specific power loading, lightweight strength and superior thermal conductivity, the team built filament, array and textile‑style...
Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have shown a fully solvent‑free, all‑vacuum deposition method for perovskite solar cells that delivers a certified 18.35% efficiency on a 0.25 cm² device and 19.3% in the lab. The technique uses lead‑chloride...
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart and partners introduced light‑responsive, photoswitchable molecules into the grain boundaries of triple‑cation perovskite solar cells. The additive acts as a dynamic buffer, relieving mechanical stress and protecting the crystal lattice under fluctuating light, heat...
Bangladesh’s ready‑made garment sector, responsible for nearly 80% of the country’s export earnings, is moving water‑reuse from pilot projects to mainstream operations. The industry targets a 20% cut in total wastewater across the Greater Dhaka watershed, where 5.3 million cubic metres...
Everyone keeps talking about intermittency. Let me show you two kinds. Wind and solar output varies hourly. It follows weather patterns that we can forecast days in advance. It has a well-understood distribution. We have storage, interconnection, demand response, and decades...
Logistics real estate giant Prologis has signed a recycling agreement with SolarCycle to handle the end‑of‑life solar panels and related equipment across its U.S. portfolio. The deal covers more than 1 GW of installed solar and battery capacity, establishing SolarCycle as...
The UK government has pledged at least £22bn (≈$28bn) to fund eight large‑scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, most of which rely on conventional amine‑based technology and are slated for commissioning around 2029. Critics warn that the long lead...
The most consequential debate in AI right might be about how we use the grid. Do we need to build it as fast as possible? Or just use it better? There’s a real split forming around this: utilization vs. expansion. A new report...
The Inflation Reduction Act’s solar investment tax credit has been tightened by H.R. 1, limiting eligible projects to those that start construction by July 4 2026 and finish within four years. The law also expands eligibility to require detailed traceability, ownership disclosure, and...
Biofuels are marketed as low‑carbon alternatives, yet first‑generation crops trigger deforestation and indirect land‑use emissions that can match or surpass fossil fuels. Advanced and second‑generation biofuels aim to use waste or non‑food feedstocks, but high production costs and limited scalability...
NESO released its annual Operability Strategy Report and Electricity Markets Roadmap, charting how Britain’s power system will achieve Clean Power by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050. The documents detail operational safeguards and market reforms needed to integrate ever‑higher shares...
India’s junior power minister announced an accelerated approval process for wind‑power and battery‑storage projects as the war in the Middle East creates a natural‑gas shortfall. Although gas contributes only about 2% of generation, it supplies roughly 8 GW during peak demand,...
Adani Green Energy Ltd. commissioned 951 MW of renewable capacity in western India, comprising 926 MW of solar and 25 MW of hybrid projects across Baiya, Rajasthan and Khavda, Gujarat. The plants began commercial operation on March 30 after receiving clearances. This addition lifts...
Yinson Production has commissioned the world’s first post‑combustion carbon capture and storage (CCS) unit on its FPSO Agogo, operating off Angola. The system, built with Azule Energy and Carbon Circle, runs on the open‑source CESAR1 amine solvent, designed for low‑energy...
Skydream introduced its Space Camping Travel Trailer at a high‑profile Silicon Valley showcase, presenting a capsule‑shaped, solar‑powered RV aimed at launch‑site spectators and high‑tech glampers. The concept blends aerospace aesthetics with sustainable materials, signaling a new direction for premium outdoor...
Jan De Nul has engaged CRP Subsea to supply 141 NjordGuard cable protection systems for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht I offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The CPS designs are being engineered for both monopile and J‑tube interfaces, with production in...
Energas, a Cuban‑Canadian joint venture with Sherritt International, operates three combined‑cycle plants totaling 480 MW, supplying roughly 8‑10% of Cuba’s electricity and the cheapest baseload power in the country. The plants convert associated natural gas from oil wells into electricity and...
Anker SOLIX has launched the Power Dock Pro in Australia, extending its X1 home battery system from critical‑load to whole‑home backup and enabling off‑grid operation with third‑party solar inverters. The device features a 63 A interface, dual inverter ports and a...
Industry leaders at Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 urged South Africa to move from isolated backup islands to integrated microgrids, emphasizing smart management and design efficiency over sheer battery capacity. Panels highlighted aggressive demand‑side efficiency, AI‑driven optimization, and tiered...
Significance: This is a "strategic win" for the company. While they are primarily known for roads and highways, this project marks their entry into high-growth renewable energy infrastructure, which typically commands better valuation multiples.
Lithuania’s solar capacity hit 3.04 GW at the end of 2025, adding roughly 600 MW in the last year. Prosumers—about 170,000—produced around 70% of that output, delivering 1.79 TWh and covering 14.2% of national electricity demand. Technical permits for an additional 4 GW of...
ABB’s new whitepaper highlights the persistent danger of arc flash incidents in modern power infrastructure and introduces the Emax 3 integrated solution. The platform combines ultra‑fast arc detection, intelligent protection coordination, and built‑in switchgear intelligence to mitigate risk. It aligns with...
More than 30 onshore wind farms, totaling roughly 7.5 GW, are stalled as the Pentagon’s routine radar‑interference reviews remain unsigned. The delays threaten the power supply needed for data centers that are central to the United States’ AI ambitions. Renewable trade...
Commercial electricity prices have jumped 19% since 2019, reaching 12.8 cents per kilowatt‑hour, while industrial rates hit 8.1 cents/kWh, driving unprecedented cost volatility for C&I firms. Traditional procurement and efficiency measures no longer shield margins, prompting a shift toward Distributed Energy Resource...
AI‑driven data centers are scaling to gigawatt‑size campuses, straining grid capacity and prompting developers to prioritize power availability over traditional site factors. A 2026 Bloom Energy report shows developers are moving to new regions and increasingly adopting dedicated onsite generation,...
Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL) has deployed Watson‑Marlow 630 and Qdos peristaltic pumps to dose acids, alkalis and transfer lithium brine at its United Downs geothermal‑lithium plant, which began commercial zero‑carbon lithium carbonate production in February 2026. The pumps provide precise,...
Fraunhofer ISE demonstrated that metallurgical gases from Thyssenkrupp’s Duisburg steel plant can be turned into methanol in a pilot plant, leveraging a digital twin to fine‑tune the process. Over 5,000 operating hours, the simulation identified optimal inlet temperature, recycle ratio...
UKA Group and Nordex Group have commissioned the 68 MW Mahlsdorf wind farm in Brandenburg, Germany, using ten N175/6.X turbines—the first global deployment of this 6.8 MW model. Each turbine sits on a 179‑metre hybrid tower with a 175‑metre rotor, designed to...
Starbucks, waste hauler WM, and recycling groups announced that over 60% of U.S. households can now place Starbucks’ polypropylene to‑go cups in curbside bins, earning a “widely recyclable” label from GreenBlue’s How2Recycle program. Experts warn the access figure masks a...
The article advocates a "capped carbon overdraft"—a time‑limited, low‑emissions gas‑fired capacity that backs up Africa’s renewable rollout. Power‑system studies in Nigeria, Mozambique and Southern Africa show that flexible gas plants deliver the cheapest long‑term mix when paired with solar and...
Denmark’s Greensand Future project is converting legacy North Sea oil wells into carbon‑capture storage wells at the Nini West field, roughly 240 km northwest of Esbjerg. The initiative follows a 2022 permit for up to 15,000 t of CO₂ injection and the...
Gujarat has operationalised more than 193 institutional biogas plants over the past five years, collectively producing 13,995 m³ of biogas each day. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency subsidises these projects, and the state budgeted a ₹12 crore (approximately $1.45 million) allocation for 2026‑27....
Really excited about the launch of a new methodology by @goldstandard and @SEforALLorg designed to accelerate the replacement of fossil fuel generators with #renewableenergy systems, opening a new source of finance for #cleanenergy transitions. https://t.co/UIti3uc9Ue
Australian startup WinDC, together with US‑based Armada, will install 11 MW of modular, container‑sized data centers at solar, wind and battery sites across New South Wales and Western Australia. The portable units run entirely on renewable power, can be moved by...
RWE has secured planning approval from Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency for the Nordseecluster B offshore wind expansion, adding 900 MW to its existing 660 MW Phase A. The combined 1.6 GW complex, located 50 km north of Juist and 46 km north of Borkum, is...
Renewable‑powered uncrewed aerial vehicles are moving from prototype to frontline deployment, with electric and hybrid drones gaining traction across Western militaries. The UK Royal Navy cleared the T‑150 for combat, while the United States and France are pouring funds into...
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has opened applications for a new offshore wind auction offering 3.6 GW of capacity, with submissions accepted from April 1 to September 30 and project selections slated for year‑end. The third‑phase programme targets grid connection by 2030‑31 and...
A webinar hosted by Energy‑Storage.news highlighted the rapid transition of grid‑forming (GFM) technology from a niche solution to a baseline requirement across European power markets. Speakers from Fluence and Modo Energy explained how inverter‑dominated grids are driving new interconnection standards and...
A recent Peninsula Clean Energy pilot demonstrated that typical 100‑amp residential panels can handle full home electrification, even in cold climates, without costly service upgrades. The nine‑home study replaced gas and propane appliances with efficient electric models for low‑income households,...
Gloucester, Massachusetts will decommission its two remaining on‑shore wind turbines after roughly 13 years of operation. The turbines had supplied between 50% and 70% of the city’s municipal electricity under a 25‑year power purchase agreement and generated annual revenues that...
DatacenterDynamics (DCD) has partnered with engineering consultancy AFRY to embed AFRY’s proprietary energy market data and modelling into the upcoming DCD Intelligence platform. The integration adds wholesale electricity price forecasts through 2030, renewable capture prices, demand outlooks, fuel price trajectories...
Maritime Transport has launched a nationwide fleet of electric heavy‑goods vehicles (eHGVs) in the UK, initially focusing on rail‑served depots in Wakefield and Birmingham. The strategy pairs zero‑emission trucks with existing rail freight to handle long‑haul legs, leaving short, predictable...
Chinese researchers have unveiled a lithium‑metal battery that surpasses 700 Wh/kg energy density at room temperature and retains about 400 Wh/kg at -50 °C. The new electrolyte replaces oxygen with fluorine, boosting ion conductivity and stability. Integrated into a FAW Hongqi prototype, the...
We need a lot more oversight over where these data centers end up. The noise pollution is something I hear about constantly from people who live nearby https://t.co/AAY0Gh3woV
I think most those projects are wishful thinking @acranberg But say they're valid. Europe lacks the ability to turn them into large-scale, reliable supply on the timelines and costs the current crisis & its aftermath demand.
Stricter rules for energy retailers as UK smart meter deployment slows #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/MYGdcwljBd https://t.co/gctjyz2sjF
