Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Xcel Energy filed a 15‑year tariff for data centers using over 50 MW, and Entergy Louisiana sealed a $27 billion agreement with Meta to add 5.2 GW of gas‑fired generation and 2.5 GW of solar for the Hyperion AI hub. The moves underscore escalating utility‑level responses to AI‑driven power demand across the United States.
Decades of data says the price of storage drops by 19% every time global production doubles. This isn't some marginal gain. It's an unstoppable force of nature You can’t out-compete math this aggressive. This "learning rate" is a one-way street to...
Elon Musk told a crowd in March that SpaceX, now merged with xAI, will deploy data centers in Earth orbit to run AI workloads, saying space‑based power could soon be cheaper than terrestrial solutions. The proposal has drawn both enthusiasm...
The Mregb 42,800 mAh Solar Charger Power Bank is now on sale for $27.99, a 30% discount from its regular $39.99 price. It offers a high‑capacity battery, QC 3.0 fast charging, USB‑C connectivity, and an IP67‑rated waterproof, dust‑proof, drop‑proof design. The unit...
The National Energy System Operator (Neso) is preparing for a “gold window” this Easter when Britain’s electricity system could run entirely on renewable and nuclear power, marking the first time since 1882 that no fossil fuels are needed. The milestone...
Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL) linked the third 660 MW unit of its Ghatampur thermal power project to the 765 kV national grid on April 3, 2026, marking the final step toward full commercial operation. The plant’s total capacity of 1,980 MW now...
Scientists at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) showed that the rotation of a tokamak’s plasma core—measured at 88.4 km/s—explains the long‑standing asymmetry in divertor heat loads. The finding, validated with DIII‑D data, lets simulations reliably predict exhaust behavior, accelerating fusion‑energy...
Soluna Holdings completed a $53 million acquisition of the Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas, securing renewable power for its AI‑focused data centers. At the same time, environmental groups urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject TeraWulf’s purchase of a...
Fermi REIT’s shares slid 41% in March, erasing much of the $750 million raised in its 2025 IPO. The drop follows a $150 million tenant withdrawal and looming lock‑up expirations, underscoring investor wariness about the REIT’s AI‑focused power‑grid ambitions.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi warned that Karnataka’s decision to scrap road‑tax exemptions for electric vehicles could boost India’s crude oil imports and jeopardize its emission goals. The state’s new tax regime imposes a lifetime levy of 5% to 10% on...
Kalmar Corporation will deliver 14 hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp, with delivery slated for Q4 2026. The order, booked in Q1 2026, supports the Port of Antwerp‑Bruges modernization and aims to cut emissions. The hybrid carriers blend diesel engines...
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem unveiled VertINGreen, a machine‑learning platform that predicts how vertical living walls will perform in specific buildings. By analyzing 2,000 plant‑physiology measurements, the tool can estimate energy‑use reductions and air‑quality improvements weeks before issues...
Soma Energy, a Vancouver startup founded by former Amazon energy managers, closed a $7 million seed round led by Category Ventures. The funding will accelerate the rollout of its AI‑driven control plane that coordinates renewable assets and data‑center workloads in real...
We’re cooked by 2028 unless something changes quickly. Innovators are diving in: -fuel cells -DC power architectures -geothermal in Utah -new jet engines that create power (Boom) -used jet engines pulled from the desert (ProEnergy) -batteries to redefine peak requirements -Natural gas (the great state...
Tongwei moves into hybrid heterojunction back contact solar cell technology #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/meLLhEd4Fg
Nokian Panimo, Finland’s second‑largest microbrewery, has teamed with climate‑tech startup TheStorage to launch a three‑year pilot of a sand‑based thermal storage system that generates steam without fossil fuels. The pilot, operational since January, promises up to 70% lower energy costs...
69 of 93 days in 2026 with >100% WindWaterSolar on the California ISO grid. Gas still down 59%, solar up 75%, batteries up 328% since '23 https://t.co/kVss7WH3VQ
DIY plug-in solar shows $0.65/W potential in US market #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/yUjVpIhAKW
Muirhead announced the launch of an in‑house BioPRO foam production facility within the Scottish Leather Group, moving full‑scale manufacturing of its circular foam under one roof. The patented foam incorporates 20% reclaimed protein from Muirhead’s own processes, reducing reliance on...
Beware of cleaning photovoltaic panels with dishwashing detergent #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Jq6N3feGyv https://t.co/gUxCyTsuqT
China PV Industry Brief: China adds 32.48 GW solar as polysilicon prices fall #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Vdb2Zj2FSP
XCharge North America and JOJO Superfast have begun deploying an EV fast‑charging network across Illinois, launching nine sites with two already operational. Each location will feature four 200 kW C6 Smart DC chargers, primarily installed at Menards home‑improvement stores to capture...
Agrivoltaics with trackers, vertical systems offer economic upside #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/gefwDlmmJq
This spring has been a record season for renewables #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/rhuS1RPoh6
Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced it will begin selling its high‑temperature superconducting magnets to Realta Fusion, the largest such deal for the company. The move leverages CFS’s multi‑year $3 billion fundraising and a near‑complete Sparc demo reactor to generate cash while the...
Bluetti targets home backup with fridge-focused battery system #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/dFKK0ofl83
Vote Solar testimony urges North Carolina to adopt distributed storage over gas #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/j9vDYzpGMY
Australian developer HMC StratCap’s $‑tens‑of‑millions Monterey Park data center project ran into a hostile crowd at city hall, underscoring a growing backlash against AI‑driven data facilities in California. The opposition reflects a wider shift as developers and investors look elsewhere...
VIDEO – Energy Storage Summit 2026: How can you ensure quality and performance when buying BESS? #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/R67G3Pl562
AI‑driven data‑center operators are racing to build massive natural‑gas power plants, with Microsoft targeting 5 GW in West Texas, Google 933 MW in North Texas, and Meta adding 7.46 GW in Louisiana. The projects aim to secure "behind‑the‑meter" electricity to meet soaring AI...
Spring 2026 has become a record‑breaking season for U.S. renewables, highlighted by Texas ERCOT’s all‑time wind peak of 28.7 GW on March 14 and multiple solar records across major ISOs. The nation added 26.5 GW of utility‑scale solar and 5.7 GW of wind in...
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Phase 2 of Xcel Energy’s Capacity*Connect virtual power plant program, targeting 50‑200 MW of battery storage by 2028. The initiative marks the first U.S. utility‑owned VPP, where Xcel retains full capacity ownership rather than relying on...
For years, green groups have hailed electrification as a core climate solution. And now that we’re suddenly in the middle of historic load growth, they’re largely unprepared to meet the moment with big ideas. “We should all be embarrassed,” says @JaneAFlegal...
Propaganda has brainwashed some of the public to think fossils are good and wind/solar are bad, but fortunately, reality and physics win, as new wind and solar are dominating in the U.S. and worldwide. "A year into the second Trump administration,...
U.S. farms operating biogas capture systems have more than doubled over the past five years, reaching over 630 installations according to the American Biogas Council. Dairy farms dominate the sector, accounting for nearly 80% of the projects, while California alone...
How Virginia, Texas, and Other States Are Starting to Regulate Data Centers #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/o1X9pP2Zc8 https://t.co/um8OSslPeJ
Brazil PV module imports fall 24% to 17.9 GW in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/lMs2zSGSOi
Construction has begun on Dannevirke's first solar farm, a 23‑megawatt (MW) facility expected to supply electricity for roughly 5,000 homes. The project, developed by Bright Fern Energy and built with materials from GameChange Solar, is 58% owned by an Australian...
Inland Rail deploys solar-powered level crossings in Australia #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/58zXmONJL6
Heat dome and high pressure boost southern U.S. solar as polar vortex clouds the north #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/2D55vE1P9x https://t.co/A2KbZ8ssOk
What are the selling points of marine energy? #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/iIuIp33Mzx
Electrification may not be enough to protect against gas-driven price shocks #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/x9CZpvmkMz
Iran war could spur Europe to double down on renewables — again #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/EWPPy2Tijh
Renewables groups believe Minnesota VPP program ‘misses the mark’ #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/L7c5uzFsXr
Maine Set to be the First State to Ban Data Centers #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/JhoOfihGEy https://t.co/sWiYhWVE1G
Reno planning commission approves permit for 200MW Trego Grid BESS project #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/veYJPQYc2X
FlexGen moves to expand offerings with acquisition of Clean Energy Services #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/gH2wMVbd2S
Electrospray cooling can boost PV panel performance with minimal water use #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/tFbOoSFCLn
Nation's largest urban battery to take center stage near San Francisco #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/fv1RqbWPt2
China's energy storage market is booming. One Chinese analyst thinks you should look at the inventory data . Read more and sign up to my newsletter here: https://t.co/ck3zk49kBX https://t.co/sA0TPeUWMc
