Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
NTT has unveiled what it calls the world’s first framework to calculate CO₂ emissions across an entire software product life cycle, aligning with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Carbon Footprint Guidelines. The initial Cradle‑to‑Gate version, released in March 2024, measured emissions during development, while the expanded rules now cover procurement, design, operation, and disposal. The framework defines scope, provides estimation‑stage calculations for green procurement, and includes practice‑focused rules usable internationally. NTT plans to drive adoption inside and outside its group, gather emission data, and develop a third‑party certification scheme.
The US International Trade Commission has opened a Section 337 investigation into TOPCon solar cells, modules and related products after First Solar filed a complaint naming 47 respondents across 11 countries. First Solar alleges infringement of patents 1, 2, 4 and 8 and seeks...
Two University College Dublin students won EirGrid’s third‑annual CleanerGrid competition, taking home a €12,000 prize (about $13,080). Their data‑driven model proposes optimally sited battery and hydrogen storage to curb offshore wind curtailment. The contest, which drew 115 participants from nine...
Swiss renewable developer Axpo has secured a ten‑year power purchase agreement with McDonald’s to supply up to 83 GWh of solar electricity each year from its newly commissioned 200 MWp photovoltaic complex in León, Spain. The facility consists of four 50 MW plants...
A DKV Mobility study of 1,732 European fleet managers shows electric vehicles are moving from niche to mainstream, with 56% of firms planning to add battery‑electric vehicles in the next two years. The Netherlands leads with a 21% electric‑fleet share,...
Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) often consists of disparate point solutions—SCADA, BMS, NMS, ITSM—that operate in isolation. This “system zoo” creates alert storms during incidents, forcing engineers to manually stitch together timelines across multiple consoles, which prolongs mean‑time‑to‑resolution. The rise...
In a T&D World Live podcast, NRECA CEO Jim Matheson outlined how electric cooperatives are adapting to heightened weather threats, wildfire risks, and a surge in electricity demand driven by data centers and AI. He highlighted the critical role of...
647 GW of solar capacity was added globally in 2025, up from 582 GW in 2024. This 11% year-on-year increase in 2025, following an already strong year in 2024, underscores that solar is playing an ever-larger role in the global...
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines are accelerating nuclear power projects to meet soaring electricity needs of AI data centers, a shift driven by soaring oil prices from the Iran war. The region could contribute roughly 40 GW of new...
Australia’s 1,600‑km Inland Rail freight corridor has installed standalone solar power systems at two level crossings in northern New South Wales, eliminating the need for grid connections during construction. The solar‑powered installations include battery storage, LED warning lights, audible alarms...
Climate Investment has closed a $450 million Decarbonization Acceleration Fund to fund the "missing middle" of climate‑tech finance, bridging the gap between early‑stage venture capital and large‑scale private‑equity or infrastructure funding. The fund targets proven decarbonization solutions in energy, heavy industry,...
Peter Santenello’s 64‑minute YouTube documentary spotlights the 640‑acre Earthship community called Atlantis just outside Taos, New Mexico. Founder Michael Reynolds, despite a stage‑four cancer diagnosis, walks viewers through self‑sustaining homes that harvest rainwater, generate solar power, and use tire‑filled rammed‑earth...
The UK is pushing homeowners toward greener living with five practical upgrades, from heat‑pump installation—backed by a $9,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant—to solar panels, induction cooking, better insulation, and home batteries. Heat pumps can cut emissions by about 70% and...
New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities approved incentives for three battery storage projects totaling 355 MW under the Garden State Energy Storage Program. The projects—Woods Landing (200 MW), Two Rivers (150 MW) and North America Energy Storage (5 MW)—will receive up to $27.6 million annually,...
Global Maritime has been selected by TetraSpar Demonstrator ApS to lead the de‑commissioning of the offshore floating wind demonstrator off Norway. The five‑year project, featuring a 3.6 MW Siemens Gamesa turbine on a Stiesdal‑designed TetraSub foundation, will undergo full offshore and onshore...
The Scottish Government has committed £45 million (approximately $56 million) to the ScotZEB3 fund, enabling the purchase of 334 zero‑emission buses and coaches and the rollout of charging infrastructure. The investment leverages more than £2.50 of private capital for every £1 of...
Innomotics, a global leader in electric motor and drive systems, announced a series of turbine‑replacement contracts across Europe, Asia and India, with total order values in the higher double‑digit million‑euro range (approximately $30‑$40 million). The projects replace gas and steam turbines...
Researchers at Turkey’s Artvin Çoruh University refined electrospray cooling for photovoltaic (PV) panels, pinpointing optimal irradiance, coolant flow, voltage, and nozzle distance. Using a response‑surface method, they determined that 1,000 W/m² irradiance, 94.34 mL/h flow, 17 kV voltage, and a 5.5 cm nozzle gap...
China's TOPCon M10 solar cell prices slipped for a third week, falling 0.36% to $0.0558 per watt as polysilicon and wafer costs eased. N‑type M10 wafer prices dropped 3.92% to $0.147 each, reflecting broader upstream price pressure. Production in January‑February...
Finnish wind‑propulsion firm Norsepower has signed a long‑term agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Equipment (CHIC) to mass‑produce its rotor‑sail technology. The partnership expands beyond an initial MOU to include manufacturing, sales, installation, service, and joint engineering development. Norsepower supplies...
French IPP Akuo announced construction of the SantasBAT battery energy storage system in Borba, Portugal, delivering 80 MW of power and 220 MWh of capacity. The 2.75‑hour BESS will be co‑located with the 181 MW Santas solar PV plant and is slated for...
Australia is racing toward its 82 % renewable‑generation goal for 2030, and safety has become a decisive factor for solar‑plus‑storage projects. The country’s unique threats—bushfires, wildlife, salt‑laden coastal air and extreme heat—expose traditional on‑site wiring to frequent failures. Prefabricated electrical balance‑of‑system...
Indonesia aims to become a hub for high‑integrity carbon credits, highlighted at COP30, while the Riau Ecosystem Restoration (RER) project—backed by APRIL Group with a $100 million investment—claims to avoid 373 million tons CO₂e, valued at $2.6 billion. The investigation reveals the project’s baseline...
Beyond Aero’s BYA‑I One hydrogen‑powered business jet has passed its Preliminary Design Review, clearing a key hurdle toward EASA and FAA CS‑25 certification. The aircraft uses 700 atm gaseous hydrogen stored in high‑pressure carbon‑fiber tanks, eliminating the need for cryogenic infrastructure....
Jindar Stainless and Oyster Renewable Energy have begun phased commissioning of a 315.6 MW solar‑wind hybrid project spanning Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The venture, funded with over ₹2,000 crore (≈$241 million) and a ₹132 crore (≈$16 million) contribution from Jindal, will deliver 216 MW in Madhya...
The world is melting down over an oil crisis and meanwhile Costa Rica — who generates 98-99% of their electricity from renewables — is enjoying life unchanged.
The first grid-scale Li-ion battery was connected to the grid in 2012. It was 5 MW. Today, 267,000 MW have been deployed globally. By 2030 it could be 800,000–1,200,000 MW. https://t.co/2GoL8W6Rsx
Moroccan electric‑mobility startup GoSwap has closed a seed round exceeding $2 million, led by Azur Innovation Fund, to scale its battery‑as‑a‑service network. The company’s swap stations, already 20 in Casablanca, let users replace scooter batteries in under 10 seconds, cutting operating...
PENNSYLVANIA'S ENERGY CROSSROADS - a briefing paper on the state's energy system and emissions: https://t.co/0PeHKbiekU
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Australia has opened its first community‑owned solar farm, a project sparked by former Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s climate‑skeptic policies. The farm, located in a regional area, delivers roughly 5 MW of clean power, enough for about 2,000 households. It was financed...
Scientists demonstrate quantum battery prototype with rapid charging #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AxphAp5wAP https://t.co/HjngLBmLdA
On 10 October 2025 AEMO released its NEM Dispatch Timing Fact Sheet, detailing the mechanics of the 5‑minute dispatch intervals that underpin Australia’s electricity market. The publication follows WattClarity’s recent Energy Literacy series, which has been unpacking the complexities and challenges of...
China‑based Fox ESS has become Australia’s top‑selling home battery brand, installing over 12,000 systems in February – the highest kilowatt‑hour capacity recorded. Its budget‑friendly, stack‑able 42 kWh units sell for about AU$7,000 (≈ US$4,600) after the federal rebate, undercutting rivals. Fox ESS already leads...
Australian researchers at ACAP modelled a scenario where ultra‑low‑cost solar—targeting 30% module efficiency and a $0.20 per watt installed price—could unlock a 2,000 GW solar market. The model predicts the nation could generate 1,000 TWh of clean electricity for domestic use and...
Airbus is leading the ECLIF‑X flight‑test campaign to quantify how fuel sulfur and aromatic content affect contrail formation. The program flies an A321XLR equipped with Pratt & Whitney’s TALON‑X rich‑burn combustor using three fuel blends—baseline Jet A‑1 (~200 ppm sulfur), high‑sulfur Jet A‑1 (650 ppm), and...
Solar waste crisis: Federal Labor launches search for national recycling pilot administrator #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/VlPMO7Efka https://t.co/pUk9PilFPa
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) rolled out the open‑source ReLIFE platform during a 26 March 2026 online workshop, showcasing a digital ecosystem that makes building data actionable for deep residential renovations. The launch targets policymakers, financiers, owners...
Orbital data‑center startup Aetherflux announced a new financing round that values the company at $2 billion. The Series B round seeks between $250 million and $300 million, according to sources. Aetherflux is led by Baiju Bhatt, the co‑founder of Robinhood, and plans to develop data...
The U.S. federal government announced a fast‑track program that could allow commercial electric air‑taxi services to begin operating as early as summer 2026. The initiative seeks to accelerate certification, infrastructure, and market entry for autonomous aerial mobility.
Another big battery prepares to power up as Sunshine state leads extraordinary charge to storage in 2026 #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/sLd3GSZw1v https://t.co/btoUQLxZ7l
The Albanese government has opened an “Approach to Market” procurement to appoint an administrator for a $24.7 million Australian‑dollar (≈$16 million USD) National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot. The pilot will establish up to 100 collection sites and aim to recycle up to...
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, backed by the Innovation and Technology Commission, has launched two InnoHK research centers to accelerate clean‑energy and advanced‑electronics development. The centers will focus on perovskite photovoltaic cells, green hydrogen production and storage, solid‑state...
Conrad Fox, Principal Engineer at TD World, leads the development of advanced capacity‑expansion and energy‑storage models while designing capacity market mechanisms for a major North‑American ISO. He integrates wind, storage, and demand‑response algorithms into electricity markets and helped establish Integrated...
FluxPoint Energy, a Houston‑based startup, announced plans at CERAWeek to build the first U.S. uranium conversion plant in nearly seven decades. The modular facility in Texas would initially convert about 2,500 metric tonnes of uranium to UF₆ per year using...
On-site batteries accelerate grid access for data center developers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xWfxnCemm8 https://t.co/w7cuxythTS
Japanese firm GBP launches fencing for solar and BESS sites #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/bIjD2bwcSZ https://t.co/zq79J8twto
Nevis Premier Mark Brantley announced a multilateral‑backed geothermal power project that will initially deliver 10‑30 MW, enough to meet the island’s entire electricity demand. The plan promises to lower current rates of more than $0.40 per kilowatt‑hour to under $0.15, cutting...
Safe harboring solar projects now to avoid future energy shocks #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/JYC4C9XGQF
