Amazon's 'Titus' Program Cuts AI Data‑Center Build Time to Under 35 Weeks
Amazon Web Services unveiled the Titus program, an internal effort to slash AI‑focused data‑center construction cycles to under 35 weeks, boost site power capacity to 68 MW and cut cooling power use by 15%. The move is part of a $200 billion capex plan aimed at cementing AWS’s lead in the fast‑growing AI infrastructure market.
EU Scaling Back EV Targets Threatens 34 Battery Factories, $54 Billion in Oil Costs
A Transport & Environment (T&E) report warns that if the EU dilutes its 2030‑2035 car CO2 targets, electric‑vehicle production could fall by half in 2030, endangering up to 34 Northvolt‑sized battery factories and 47,000 jobs. The study also estimates an...
Data Centers Must Actively Unlock Spare Capacity with Utilities
This is turning into a game of telephone. Yes, this is true *if* you can unlock spare capacity on the system creatively. This is why data centers weren't a problem historically -- because there was lots of excess capacity on...
EPA Proposes Rule to Let Power Plants and Data Centers Begin Construction Before Air Permits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal that would let gas‑fired power plants, data centers and factories begin building non‑emitting components before securing air‑emission permits. Administrator Lee Zeldin says the change speeds critical infrastructure, while environmental groups warn it...
Matter and OpenADR Alliance Join Forces to Link Smart Homes Directly to the Grid
Matter and the OpenADR Alliance signed an agreement this week to integrate the leading smart‑home connectivity standard with the grid‑focused OpenADR protocol. The collaboration creates a seamless communication path from utilities to appliances such as EV chargers and heat pumps,...
Mubadala Puts $325 Million Into Hornsea 3, Boosting UK Offshore Wind
Mubadala Investment Company has committed $325 million to Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind project, joining a consortium led by Apollo‑managed funds. The deal adds a major sovereign‑wealth investor to the world’s largest planned offshore wind farm, slated to deliver 2.9 GW of clean...
Combining Options Enables Granular Markets and State Hedging
Key insight from @daniel_wolf1 : the options can work together. You can get a more granular energy market (C) with state-overseen economic hedging (A). You can also find more and more interruptible loads of different flavors working with retail regulators...
Panthalassa Secures $140 Million Led by Peter Thiel for Wave‑Powered AI Data Centers
Panthalassa announced a $140 million Series B round, headed by Peter Thiel, to fund its ocean‑based AI compute platform that harvests wave energy. The financing aims to accelerate deployment of autonomous floating nodes that run AI inference directly at sea, bypassing traditional...
Hydro, Not Wind‑Solar, Drives Low‑Cost Power
"Renewables make electricity expensive" line doesn't survive contact with data. But neither does claim that wind+solar automatically deliver cheap power. Europe: renewables r = -0.51, wind+solar only r = -0.14. Hydro does heavy lifting. Full analysis soon https://t.co/In5lBaF2ox https://t.co/WFQmPbIjqk
AI Data Centers Strain Water; Startup Harvests Air Moisture
AI data centers are intensifying a global water crunch. One startup thinks it can help drought-stricken areas by pulling drinking water directly from the air. https://t.co/YbESDcqNoe
Deadline Extended for Innovation Program Targeting Offshore Energy Solutions
The Offshore Renewable Energy Sustainability Alliance (ORESA) has pushed back the application deadline for its second innovation call to May 20, giving SMEs extra time to submit proposals. The call seeks technologies at Technology Readiness Levels 4‑6 across offshore wind, wave,...
Kamoa Copper Expands Green Energy with New 30 MW Solar Deal
Kamoa Copper and Green World Energie have signed a second Power Purchase Agreement for an additional 30 MW of solar capacity, expanding the Phase II renewable project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The deal brings the total installed solar capacity to...
Women Lead Climate Justice and Renewable Momentum
Climate action is about people, opportunity and justice and I'm glad that #women are leading the push for renewables and resilient communities worldwide. We must act faster, together, for a cleaner equitable future. Thank you @TIME for recognizing global #climate leadership....
Australia's Hazer, CRV Mull SAF, Clean Fuels Plant
Australian bioenergy firms Hazer and Continual Renewable Ventures (CRV) are evaluating a 175 million‑litre‑per‑year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel refinery in Kwinana, Western Australia, using the hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) pathway. The project, dubbed New Rise ANZ...
Decarbonizing Transport and Energy - IDTechEx at Innovation Zero
Innovation Zero 2026 highlighted rapid progress in sustainable aviation fuel, maritime electrification, and nuclear power. Lighthouse Fuels announced a carbon‑negative SAF plant slated for 2031, positioning it as Europe’s largest second‑generation SAF project. Marine Zero showcased data‑driven services to help...
Meralco PowerGen Corp Brings Online First Phase of 100MWh CATL Battery Project in Cebu, Philippines
Meralco PowerGen Corp (MGEN) switched on a 25 MW/56.44 MWh grid‑scale battery energy storage system in Toledo, Cebu, marking the Visayas region’s first two‑hour BESS. The project, built with CATL lithium‑ion cells and SUMEC as EPC partner, is Phase 1 of a two‑phase...
Geothermal Is No Longer an Underdog Technology, but a Strategic Advantage for the Philippines
The Philippines turned to geothermal power in the 1970s out of necessity and now boasts the world’s largest geothermal portfolio, exceeding 1,000 MW. First Gen Geothermal Renewables, inheriting Energy Development Corporation’s assets, leverages that base to offer 24/7 renewable baseload amid rising...
Norway's Renewable Success Contrasts Its Fossil Fuel Exports
Norway runs 98% on renewables, leads the world on EVs & is heat pump king. It's also one of the biggest oil & gas exporters on the planet. TRT made a programme on this inspired by my Substack. Can you claim...
How Direct-to-Chip Cooling Is Helping MSPs Meet AI Demand
Managed Service Providers are confronting a surge in AI-driven workloads that outpace the capacity of traditional air‑cooled data centers. The heat density of modern GPUs demands cooling solutions that can handle 60‑120 kW per rack, prompting a shift toward direct‑to‑chip liquid...
Renewable Energy Hub Planned for Scottish Coal Museum
The National Mining Museum Scotland at the former Lady Victoria Colliery will become a renewable‑energy hub, installing ground‑mounted solar panels and a lithium‑ion battery to power the site and export surplus electricity. The project also adds electric‑vehicle chargers for nearby...
Datacentres Should Be Forced to Invest in Wind and Solar Energy, All States Agree – Except Queensland
Australian federal and state energy ministers agreed to require power‑hungry datacentres to fully offset their electricity use with new wind, solar and storage projects, except Queensland which withheld support. The proposal also calls for datacentres to provide demand‑flexibility services to...
“More Complex and Deeper than I Had Imagined:” Energy Czar Sees Rise in Solar Project Complaints
The Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner’s 2025 annual report reveals that community complaints about renewable projects are deepening, with 170 of 205 cases being grievances, especially around solar and wind developments in Victoria and New South Wales. While some developers have...
Is Australia a Good Place for Data Centres? And Where Do We Draw the Line on BYO Energy?
Demand for data centres in Australia is accelerating, with roughly 1,800 MW under construction, but the scale and energy mix differ sharply from the United States, where 17 GW of new facilities are being built and 74% of the power comes from...
The Energy Crisis Is Reshaping Asia’s Energy Transition Pathway
Asia‑Pacific’s long‑standing gamble on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transition fuel is being questioned after recent price spikes triggered blackouts and fiscal strain across the region. While LNG imports now account for roughly 70% of global shipments, battery storage...
Despite Politicized Disinformation, Midwest AI Data Centers Are Fueling a Solar Energy Boom
Midwest AI data centers are dramatically increasing regional electricity demand, prompting a rapid expansion of solar installations. Farmers and landowners are signing solar leases to secure steady income as tariffs hurt traditional crop markets. Fossil‑fuel interests are financing disinformation campaigns...
Germany, UK, Bulgaria Lead Europe's 2026 Co‑Location Investments
Germany, Great Britain and Bulgaria top Europe’s co-location investment rankings for 2026 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/uVtEmN4708
AESC, Jinko Sales Signal US Clean Energy Restructuring
AESC, Jinko’s asset sales are start of wider US clean energy manufacturing industry restructuring #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/5ZSx3Of17f
Danish Wind Giant to Trial Red Turbine Blades to Further Reduce Risk of Bird Collisions
Danish turbine maker Vestas will install a single red blade on each of seven turbines at the 760 MW Hollandse Kust West VI offshore wind farm to test whether brighter blades reduce bird strikes. The colour was selected after black and fluorescent...
Trina Solar Earns SSI Silver Traceability Certification
Trinasolar module factories awarded silver supply chain traceability certificates by SSI #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/YcbIT52WDC
AGL Gets Federal Green Tick for Big Battery in Coal Country, with Conditions to Protect Local Legless Lizard
AGL Energy secured federal environmental approval for its 150 MW/300 MWh Muswellbrook battery storage project in New South Wales. The EPBC clearance comes with strict conditions to avoid and offset impacts on the endangered Hunter Valley Delma legless lizard. The battery, slated...
Australia's Data Centres Face Energy Boom-or-Bust Decision
Australia’s data centre dilemma: Will they bring an energy boom or bust? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/tAxC7CFm9U https://t.co/UX2tbbGgi1
BW ESS Submits 700MW Bannaby Battery Storage Project in NSW to Australia’s EPBC Act
BW ESS has lodged an EPBC Act application for a 700 MW battery energy storage system near Taralga, NSW. The 68‑hectare site will connect to the existing 500 kV Bannaby substation and is slated to begin construction in 2027 with an 18‑month build...
TELUS and Canada Launch $9 B Sovereign AI Cluster Across British Columbia
TELUS and the Government of Canada announced the expansion of Canada’s sovereign AI infrastructure with three new data‑centre facilities in British Columbia. The cluster will house over 60,000 GPUs, consume 150 MW by 2032 and inject roughly $9 billion into the economy,...
Developer of Australia’s Biggest Renewable Projects to Offer Cheap Power Below $66/MWh for Data Centres
InterContinental Energy, developer of Australia’s 26 GW Australian Renewable Energy Hub and 70 GW Western Green Energy Hub, announced power contracts for data centres at less than $48 per megawatt‑hour (about A$66/MWh). The offer relies on 2 GW “Lego‑block” nodes that combine roughly...
Convert Existing PV Panels Into Efficient PV‑Thermal Systems
How to retrofit commercial PV panels into photovoltaic-thermal modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/iC8H9kdeB6 https://t.co/bJLRb4GdQx
Solar Power Bridges Grid Gap for Expanding Data Centers
Data centers are outgrowing the grid. Solar is filling the gap. #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/FfjzwrYIeb
Port Shortfalls Threaten Philippines' $11 TWh Offshore Wind Pipeline
A Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) report released this week says the Philippines' 3.5 GW offshore wind pipeline—capable of generating about 11 TWh a year—faces a critical bottleneck: ports cannot yet handle the massive turbine components. The shortfall threatens to push back...
State Blocks National Renewable Reforms, Widening Energy Policy Split
Energy policy divide deepens as one state withholds support for key national reforms to boost renewables #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/DCNhnkGEbW https://t.co/zsSwm9paKJ
Data Centers Threaten Grid Stability, Risk Blackouts
“Data centers are increasing the risk of power outages and blackouts — and electric grid operators aren't prepared to handle it.”
Samsung C&T Deploys Digital Twin at Green Hydrogen Plant to Stabilize Solar‑Powered Production
Samsung C&T has integrated a predictive digital‑twin system, built with Simacro, into its 230‑ton‑per‑year green‑hydrogen plant in Gimcheon. The virtual model uses AI‑driven weather forecasts to balance solar generation and hydrogen output, giving the firm a new competitive edge in...
Solar Panels Cool Dairy Barns in Afternoon Heat
Solar panels reduce thermal stress in dairy barns during critical afternoon hours #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/taR3QFQN1u
Kenya Confirms $1 B Microsoft‑G42 Data Centre On Track Despite Power‑Supply Woes
Kenya’s government has reaffirmed that the $1 billion Microsoft‑G42 data centre will move forward, despite media reports of a stall over electricity shortages. Ambassador Philip Thigo said the state remains fully committed while launching an energy expansion programme to lift national...
Community Solar "Discounts" Could Raise Bills
Community solar projects are gaining legislative traction in several states, with Virginia recently approving an expansion of shared‑solar capacity by hundreds of megawatts. Pennsylvania is actively debating a community‑solar bill, while Iowa entertained comparable legislation this year. Advocates tout the...
Ethanol: Not the Energy Transition We're Looking For
The RealClearEnergy editorial argues that corn‑based ethanol is an energy sink, requiring more fossil‑fuel input than a gallon of gasoline. It cites two decades of subsidies that have propped up a biofuel industry despite its negative energy balance. The piece...
Confusing Ballot Language Likely Swung Ohio Renewable Ban
Confusing ballot wording may have tipped Ohio vote on renewables ban #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/taxZeNuolH
Workforce Installs Last of 609,522 Panels at Major New Solar and Battery Project
Iberdrola Australia announced the installation of the final 609,522 solar panels, completing the 377 MW (dc) Broadsound solar farm in central Queensland. The co‑located 180 MW/360 MWh battery has entered AEMO’s testing phase, moving the project toward full commercial operation. The build involved...
The UK Delivers Europe’s Largest Vanadium Flow Battery System
London‑listed Invinity Energy Systems has delivered a 20.7 MWh vanadium‑flow battery system to the Copwood VFB Energy Hub in East Sussex, creating Europe’s largest installation of this technology. The project combines 90 flow‑battery modules with a 3 MW solar array, providing enough...
Fossil Fuel Importer, or Electrostate? The Choice Is Ours
The UK generated a record 127 TWh of renewable electricity in 2025, supplying 52.5% of national power and 61% when nuclear is included. Yet the 33% rise in gas prices early in 2026 has driven higher household bills, exposing the country’s...
Brazil Cuts 3.57 GW Solar Permits over Grid Limits
Brazil revokes 3.57 GW of solar permits amid grid connection constraints #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/SnsJ1phDbd
Baiju Bhatt's Space Solar Dream Advances to New Level
I told you about @BaijuBhatt’s new dream to put solar collectors out in space and beam the power back to earth a year ago. He is a cool dude, gave us his expensive car to drive. So happy to see his...