Climate Risk, Capital Pressure, and CRE’s Inflection Point with Thomas Mueller, President & CEO at Canada Green Building Council
In this episode, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Pawlik speak with Thomas Mueller, President & CEO of the Canada Green Building Council, about the evolving landscape of ESG and climate risk in Canadian commercial real estate. Mueller highlights the shift from abundant capital to tighter financing, prompting a recalibration of decarbonisation strategies for both new and existing building portfolios, and discusses the federal government's new green taxonomy, disclosure rules, and sustainable bond framework aimed at attracting green capital. He also examines policy implications for affordable housing, the growing importance of climate‑resilient design, and the rising expectations of investors and tenants for low‑carbon, energy‑efficient assets. The conversation underscores how generational change and regulatory pressure are making sustainability a core, non‑negotiable factor in CRE decision‑making.
NZI on TAP: Philadelphia & Peer Cities Brainstorm Best Practices for Retrofitting Affordable Housing
The ULI Net Zero Imperative partnered with Philadelphia’s DHCD and PHDC to host a two‑day Technical Assistance Panel in May 2025, focusing on retrofitting the city’s aging affordable‑housing stock to net‑zero. Participants from peer cities examined financing gaps, training needs, and...
TerraPower Nuclear Reactor in Wyoming Gets Federal Permit
TerraPower, the Bill Gates‑backed nuclear startup, secured a unanimous Nuclear Regulatory Commission construction permit for its Natrium advanced reactor in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The approval marks the first U.S. commercial reactor permit in nearly ten years, allowing the company to begin...
UK Airport Hopes Hydrogen-Powered Ground Equipment Will Cut Emissions
Exeter Airport in the UK is conducting a second two‑week winter trial of hydrogen‑powered ground support equipment, focusing on a dual‑fuel (hydrogen/diesel) ground power unit operating in cold, inclement weather. The trial follows an April test that deployed a hydrogen...
EU Unveils Maritime Industrial and Ports Strategies to Boost Shipbuilding, Security, and Decarbonization
The European Commission unveiled two coordinated initiatives—the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and the EU Ports Strategy—to reinforce Europe’s shipbuilding capacity, secure port operations, and accelerate the sector’s shift to clean energy. Key measures include a Maritime Value Chains Alliance, a...
Qnetic Raises $7.1 Million
Qnetic, a leading provider of long‑duration flywheel energy storage, closed a $5 million financing round, its biggest to date. Combined with a $2.1 million equity crowdfunding effort last year, the company has raised $7.1 million over the past twelve months. Early RegCF investors...
Expect Abrupt Fossil Fuel Decline During Energy Transition
Today on Volts: for the next few decades, we'll be in the "mid-transition," with clean energy systems growing as FF systems decline. Those FF systems will not decline smoothly -- there will be thresholds, "cliffs," where they suddenly crumble --...
Gulf Oil and Gas Crisis Sparks Calls for Renewables Investment
The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz, halting Qatari LNG production and sharply raising global energy prices. About one‑fifth of world oil and LNG passes the strait,...
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Delivers Expert Insights, Innovative Solutions and Impactful Connections at Flagship Event
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s flagship event took place Feb 18‑20 in San Diego, drawing 314 exhibiting companies and a cross‑section of installers, EPC firms, manufacturers and consultants. The three‑day program featured hands‑on workshops, a 28‑session conference with keynotes on federal...
Mara Blue Launches Feasibility Study for Ireland’s First Marine Biorefinery in Castletownbere
The Mara Blue initiative has launched a feasibility study for Ireland’s first full‑scale marine biorefinery on Dinish Island near Castletownbere. Led by Munster Technological University in partnership with Pure Ocean Algae and the Castletownbere Fishermen’s Co‑op, the study is co‑funded...
Italy Must Boost Renewables to Cut Import Risks
Italian Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin told the KEY Energy Transition Expo that Italy must accelerate renewable deployment, upgrade its grid and shorten permitting to curb reliance on imported fuels after recent Middle‑East shocks. He emphasized expanding solar,...
Vattenfall and Terralayr Launch Nationwide First: Go-Live of Virtual 5 MW Battery Portfolio for a Flexible Power Grid
Vattenfall and Terralayr have activated Germany’s first virtual battery portfolio, aggregating eight large‑scale storage units into a 5 MW decentralized network managed through Terralayr’s LAYR platform. Vattenfall will optimize energy trading while Terralayr supplies the digital and physical infrastructure, with plans...
TCL Sunpower Presents Shingle TOPCon Solar Panels for Rooftop PV
TCL Sunpower has launched two new shingled‑module TOPCon series for rooftop solar, expanding its P Class portfolio. The residential RES Black line offers 465‑475 W modules with up to 23.8% efficiency, while the commercial COM series delivers 580‑600 W and up to...
Jupiter Power Receives Approval for 2.8GWh Massachusetts BESS
Jupiter Power secured state approval for its 700 MW, 2,800 MWh Trimount battery energy storage system in Everett, Massachusetts. The project repurposes a 100‑acre former ExxonMobil oil depot, turning a heavily contaminated brownfield into a clean‑energy hub. Leveraging Hithium’s lithium‑iron‑phosphate modules, the...
Trina Solar Unveils 485 W TOPCon PV Panel with 24.3% Efficiency
Trina Solar unveiled its third‑generation Vertex S+ G3 dual‑glass TOPCon modules at the Key Energy trade show in Rimini, delivering up to 485 W power and a record 24.3% conversion efficiency. The five variants span 465‑495 W, feature a –0.26% /°C temperature coefficient,...
Defect Networks Boost Performance of Next Generation Perovskite Solar Cells
A study by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria reveals that networks of flexoelectric domain walls generate internal electric fields that separate and transport charge carriers in solution‑processed lead halide perovskites. Using a novel silver‑ion electrochemical staining technique, researchers...
Solar Flare: A Perfect Storm for Solar Stocks
Solar stocks rallied sharply as SolarEdge and Enphase posted strong Q4 2025 results. SolarEdge reported a 70% revenue jump, 23.3% non‑GAAP gross margin and $43.3 million free cash flow, while Enphase delivered EPS of 71 cents and a 46.1% margin. Both...
GE Vernova Wins 100MW Italian Supply Deal
GE Vernova has been awarded a contract by Italy’s IVPC Group to supply 17 on‑shore wind turbines, delivering more than 100 MW for the Fortore wind farm in Benevento. The 6.1 MW, 158‑metre machines will be delivered starting in the second quarter...
Middle East War Threatens Oil Markets, Accelerates Clean Energy Shift
Many consider a widespread war in the Middle East the worst-case scenario for the global oil and gas markets. That war is here, and it could have long-lasting impacts on energy and climate policy. This week on Zero, I speak...
Australian Printed Solar Technology Used to Power Coldplay World Tour Secures Federal Funding
Newcastle‑based Kardinia Energy has secured a $2.1 million federal grant to launch a commercial‑scale pilot of its printed solar panels. The technology prints carbon‑based semiconducting polymers onto thin recyclable plastic, creating lightweight, flexible modules that are cheaper and easier to install...
Alpha Trains and Lineas Lease EURO9000 Locomotives for Rhine Alpine Corridor
Alpha Trains and logistics operator Lineas have signed a lease for two Stadler EURO9000 hybrid locomotives, reinforcing their partnership on the strategic Rhine Alpine north‑south freight corridor. The units are part of Alpha Trains’ 2023 order of twelve EURO9000s, with the first...
Germany’s Texxecure Launches Standardized Quality Rating for PV Systems
Germany’s Texxecure Rating Foundation has launched a standardized quality rating for photovoltaic (PV) systems that grades modules, inverters and whole projects on a AAA‑to‑D scale. The two‑step process combines a document review with an on‑site inspection, producing a single risk...
Uniterrupted Power for Farmers: Haryana to Set up Agri Discom
Haryana will launch a dedicated power utility, Haryana Agri Discom, to serve the state’s 7.12 lakh farm consumers across 5,084 agricultural feeders. Announced in the 2026‑27 budget by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the new entity aims to deliver uninterrupted electricity,...
VSB Supplies Solar Power to METRO Group: VSB IES Strengthens METRO’s Self-Supply with Onsite PPA
VSB Integrated Energy Solutions has begun construction of a 1.3 MWp rooftop photovoltaic system on the newly built METRO Deutschland store in Hamburg‑Rahlstedt, operating under an 18‑year onsite power purchase agreement. Installation starts in spring 2026 with commissioning slated for Q3‑Q4...
Energiequelle Starts Lüben Wind Farm Build
Energiequelle has broken ground on the Lüben wind farm in Lower Saxony, deploying five Enercon E‑138 turbines each rated at 4.26 MW with 160‑metre hub heights. The farm is expected to generate roughly 77 GWh annually, enough electricity for about 22,000 households....
RWE Installs First Turbine at 1.1GW Thor
RWE has installed the first turbine at the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm off Denmark’s west coast. The project will host 72 Siemens Gamesa 15 MW turbines, each with a 148‑metre hub height and 115‑metre rotor blades, slated for completion by the...
UECC Orders Multi-Fuel Battery Hybrid PCTC Pair
European shipowner UECC ordered two 3,000‑ceu multi‑fuel battery hybrid PCTCs from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The vessels combine LNG engines, battery storage, and an aerodynamically optimised hull to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and include shore‑power and real‑time emissions monitoring....
FEATURE ARTICLE: Comminution & Crushing
The March 2026 feature article spotlights new comminution and crushing technologies aimed at slashing emissions in mineral processing. It highlights AI‑driven optimization, hybrid electric crusher drives, and advanced wear‑resistant components as key levers for energy reduction. The piece also notes...
Australia’s ACT Government Completes Its First Community Battery Network with New 450kWh System
The Australian Capital Territory has finished its first community‑battery network with the commissioning of a 450 kWh system in Dickson. The new battery joins earlier 225 kWh and 450 kWh installations in Casey and Fadden, bringing the territory’s total storage capacity to 1,125 kWh...
Net Hero Podcast – Auctions Matter for Our Green Future
The UK’s AR7 renewable auction delivered a record 14.7 GW of new capacity, with offshore wind alone providing roughly 8.4 GW. The outcome signals that private capital is willing to fund large‑scale clean‑energy projects, restoring confidence after earlier rounds faltered. Industry leaders...
EU Widens ETS Aid, Adds 20 New Sectors
EU expands ETS indirect carbon cost compensation to 20 new sectors and raises coverage for eligible industries. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/eu-ets-state-aid-expansion-widens.html
Near‑white Heterojunction Solar Cell Advances BIPV Integration
Japanese scientists build near-white heterojunction solar cell for BIPV applications #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1dx2fKV7Rf https://t.co/FZ34CaIJGY
Siemens to Deploy Cloud SCADA for Australian Renewables
Siemens, together with Mescada, will install an AI‑ready, cloud‑based SCADA platform for Global Power Generation Australia, covering eight renewable sites across four states. The Simatic WinCC Open Architecture system will handle roughly 300,000 data tags, delivering real‑time monitoring from a...
Australia's Utility Solar and Wind Reach 5 TWh in February
Australia utility-scale solar and wind hits 5TWh in February 2026, says Rystad Energy #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/CISL1ziXNm
Washington Bill Boosts Home Solar, Yet Amendments Spark Concern
Washington’s HB 2296 could improve home solar economics, but advocates say recent amendments are cause for concern #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Gk1kpkblMA
Vinhomes Green Paradise Pursues Global Smart City Certification
Vinhomes Green Paradise in Ho Chi Minh City has launched a Smart City Certification Project with Korea Management Association Consulting, the World Council on City Data and the Standardized Urban Metrics initiative. The development aims to become Vietnam’s first internationally...
Google Installs World’s Largest Iron‑air Battery for Data Center
Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for US data center #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/tsK8YqzJko
Record $470‑483B Grid Investment Driven by Renewables
Grid investment is rising fast. BloombergNEF reports record spending in 2025 of 470 to 483 billion US dollars, up 17 percent on 2024. This reflects structural change: more renewables, electrified transport & heating + rising demand from data centres. https://t.co/4l1nzdMy3j
VinEnergo Launches Global Strategy with 10 GW Renewable Portfolio
VinEnergo, the Vietnamese renewable energy arm of Vingroup, unveiled a global expansion plan anchored by a secured 10 GW project portfolio across Europe and Asia. The company aims to scale its total capacity to 100 GW within three years, focusing on 50 GW...
Virginia Urges Utilities to Maximize Existing Grid Capacity
Virginia to utilities: Do more with the existing power grid #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/zWtmgZDDTa
Italy's New Rules Risk Favoring Gas over Renewables
Italy’s new energy provisions could boost gas use, undermine renewables and storage competitiveness #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ekdqmPRdKr
Wind Farms, Big Batteries, Pumped Hydro: 13 Renewables Projects Put on Fast-Track by New State Authority
The New South Wales government has fast‑tracked 16 projects worth $34.4 billion, with 13 focused on renewable generation and storage. A newly created Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) will override local council decisions to accelerate planning approvals. Projects range from large wind...
QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure on LNG After Drone Strike
This is likely the first time QatarEnergy has ever declared force majeure on LNG shipments 🇶🇦 ⚠️ Qatar made its name as a powerhouse producer that never fails its customers Then an Iranian drone hit
South Asian Fertilizer Output Slips Amid Qatar LNG Outage
Fertilizer manufacturers in South Asia are beginning to cut output due to an outage at Qatar’s LNG export plant ⚠️ 🇮🇳 Some Indian manufacturers started reducing production at urea plans 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s gas distributor declared FM on to fertiliser plants https://t.co/LUjKJcUg25
Carmaker League Table Shows EV Supply Chains Are Becoming Even Cleaner — Thanks To Strong EU Rules
The fourth edition of the Lead the Charge Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard shows that major carmakers are accelerating the greening of EV supply chains, with Tesla, Ford, Volvo and Mercedes posting the strongest scores. EU regulations, especially the Batteries Regulation,...
Trump's Hormuz Plan Could Hike India's Energy Costs
Trump’s Hormuz strategy may raise energy costs as India faces fertilizer and LNG supply risks | Mathrubhumi English https://t.co/BTL63LOcou
High Electric Bills Stall California's Heat‑pump Rollout
California’s heat pump push faces a big hurdle: high electric bills #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/XA5b6J2fS6
Solar Insiders Podcast: What’s the Right Way to Consult with Communities?
Renew Economy’s Solar Insiders podcast released an episode on March 4, 2026 featuring Camilla Hamilton of Cogency discussing how renewable developers should consult with local communities. Hamilton stresses that thorough research, attentive listening, and even informal coffee meetings are essential to building...
US Imposes Preliminary Countervailing Duties on Solar Imports
U.S government sets preliminary countervailing duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xLDIGb82s4
Trump Puts Solar and Storage at Energy Core
Solar and storage are central to Trump energy priorities #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/SMzlPkYENu