Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Maersk Offshore Wind officially christened its new 40,000‑ton wind turbine installation vessel, Maersk Viridis, on the ship’s main deck. The vessel features a Jones Act‑compliant feeder‑based installation system with stabilizing technology for high sea states. Maersk Viridis will sail to the United States this week for its inaugural assignment on Equinor’s Empire Wind project off New York. The ship’s name, Latin for “green,” reflects its role in the offshore wind green transition.
Researchers used machine‑learning interatomic potential (MLIP) calculations to screen dopants for orthorhombic Sn₃O₄, identifying aluminum as a stable dopant. Experimental hydrothermal synthesis confirmed the predictions, with 5 % Al‑doped o‑Sn₃O₄ delivering 16‑times higher hydrogen production under visible light. The study demonstrates...
The UK government will launch Allocation Round 8 (AR8) renewables auction in July, part of a broader energy‑security package prompted by the Middle‑East conflict. The timetable is intended to give clean‑energy investors certainty and includes the first eligibility for plug‑in solar...
India's central government is actively scouting locations in Jammu and Kashmir for new hydropower plants, while reviving three to four stalled projects. Existing stations are undergoing desilting to boost reservoir capacity. Parallel studies are evaluating water‑ diversion corridors that could...
Rice University researchers have demonstrated that carbon nanotube (CNT) fiber heaters can replace traditional metal coils in high‑temperature gas heating. In laboratory tests, CNT thread arrays delivered higher specific power loadings and survived harsh gas streams better than metal alloys....
My own experience with @openclaw - and the way it’s gone viral in China—tells me we are dramatically underestimating the compute required for the agent era. Everyone focuses on GPUs. That’s only one layer. The real constraint will be the entire...
Here we are again. In 2022–23 Europe spent €800bn subsidising fossil fuels to keep energy bills down. Imported fossil fuels mean volatile prices. The real solution is not new suppliers but a shift to clean energy. https://t.co/c6n2Q03PO1
The Democratic Republic of Congo and TotalEnergies met in Kinshasa to review the Ruzizi III hydropower project, a 206‑megawatt plant slated to supply electricity to both the DRC and Burundi. Officials highlighted technical and administrative challenges that must be resolved to...
Air-based photovoltaic-thermal system can achieve significant energy savings in buildings #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/8Kr4yYWSUZ https://t.co/g2KHuOb4Q1
We have the technology to implement this improvement over the generator interconnection process in many ISOs. Study cost can be accelerated and should be put into a real-time posture using AI.
Construction of the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm off Massachusetts has been completed, delivering 800 MW from 62 turbines—enough for roughly 400,000 homes. The project survived a Trump‑era halt that cited national‑security concerns, but federal judges allowed it to resume. Developers Avangrid...
Good news on a Sunday and in times of an energy crisis: the number of heat pump installations in the UK last year was over 4x higher than in 2020 new government figures confirm. https://t.co/CsxB2ff5P9
Shandong’s Massive Offshore Solar Farm Generates 1.78 Billion kWh Annually While Preserving Farmland by @tweetciiiim #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy https://t.co/13ti2nFS3Z
A forum post argues that the 30 million acres currently used for corn ethanol could be repurposed for solar farms, generating roughly three times the United States’ current electricity demand. It highlights that ranchers are already leasing land for solar and...
Met someone tonight who works at a biodiesel plant. Said production is ramping hard and demand is strong. More notably, they use an insane amount of soybeans. 🤔
The limits to growth: The Malaysian way of navigating the data centre boom #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/f1Onfv2CFy https://t.co/tRpUzgkEo7
On March 4, 2026 Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced an expanded suite of renewable natural gas (RNG) agreements covering trucking, refuse, transit, municipal and airport fleets across the United States. The contracts include 2.1 million gallons for Ecology Transportation’s 150‑truck fleet in the...
Energy Storage Inspection 2026: Fox ESS, SMA, SAX Power, Kostal and BYD impress with high efficiency #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jpdHwBbjHa
Episode 100 of the Angry Clean Energy Guy is live, and it’s a particularly angry one 14 days into yet another fossil fuel war, the lesson is clear: If your country relies on fossil fuels, you aren’t sovereign, you’re a hostage....
Tigo Energy announced a strategic partnership with regional distributor CELTEC to bring its rapid‑shutdown and optimizer portfolio to Central America and the Caribbean. The collaboration targets markets where NEC 2017 and NEC 2020 safety codes are becoming mandatory, starting with Panama. Central...
Pii Energy to unveil Edge 2000 plug-in home energy system in “Pi Day” event #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/2xTHfYVe4D
Beyond 10X: Rethinking Leadership Standards in the Solar+ Sector #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/31jUrghyFv
Trump's war on Iran has driven European natural‑gas prices up 75 % in March, reviving interest in green hydrogen as a cheaper alternative to fossil‑based fuel. The surge in gas costs pressures industries that rely on cheap hydrogen, prompting investors to...
Global Clean Energy Transition Timelines Reveal Stark Contrasts Between US and China https://t.co/BnXbuEhVsT The paper https://t.co/zoRcoqTczK
French electricity posts first negative prices of 2026, battery storage gains #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/qfswFZYnEP
Researchers at Shenyang Agricultural University have demonstrated that mesopores and macropores in biochar play an active role in CO₂ capture, overturning the long‑standing view that only micropores matter. By combining theoretical models with experiments on sawdust‑derived biochar produced between 300 °C...
Offshore wind begins saving New England from the death, illness, insecurity, and high cost of fossil fuels. Revolution Wind begins delivering power to New England https://t.co/roDCwngqrz
Tigo debuts 725 W optimizer for high-power solar modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/F2yKaC385Q
Nissan is deploying a fast‑charging solution at Spain’s Port of Vigo using twelve second‑life 30 kWh battery packs harvested from first‑generation Leaf vehicles. The repurposed packs form a stationary energy storage system that supplies four charging points, capable of both 22 kW...
BYD unveils EB batteries that can recharge in 10 minutes #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/yGvyBcWdwx
I love introducing kids or adults to @ElectricityMaps and let them draw their conclusions. https://t.co/jjJ5BLhEcA
US data‑center investment is projected to reach $2.8 trillion by 2030, intensifying competition for viable sites. Power availability remains a visible constraint, but recent Q2 2025 data shows $98 billion in projects delayed or blocked due to regulatory, environmental, infrastructure, and community opposition....
China TOPCon module prices edge higher as March cargoes clear #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/RHIugNwXio
How Meta Made Alabama So Mad It’s Threatening to Ban Solar #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/oIwyZX7bZE https://t.co/9yN0C2ZnNA
The Australian Energy Regulator is introducing the Solar Sharer Offer, a free‑power scheme that provides three daytime hours of electricity at no cost to eligible households in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia starting 1 July. The free window aligns...
German environment minister urges a boost in renewables to aid energy security https://t.co/WYDxuC0GLW via @IsoldeMacdonogh https://t.co/5zqqXbdRMt
Guidelines to assess three-terminal, four-terminal tandem solar cell performance #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/qsJNLWPREf https://t.co/IRgBPkTteX
Rising fuel prices in the Philippines have sparked a surge in consumer interest for electric vehicles and rooftop solar installations. Experts caution that the rush is driven more by panic than sound financial analysis, emphasizing that true value lies in...
Australia’s Dinawan solar farm among 14 projects in state investment round #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xbrjeqgLOx
Google completes US$4.75 billion Intersect Power acquisition, initial focus on California & Texas solar-plus-storage #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ILxqalliTu
President Donald Trump’s administration has effectively frozen new offshore wind leases in the United States, slowing domestic development while five Atlantic projects remain on schedule. The Pacific Coast, where water depths preclude traditional monopiles, is turning to floating turbine technology,...
Datacentre electricity demand is rising four times faster than any other sector, with Australian demand expected to triple by 2030, outpacing even electric‑vehicle power use. Studies estimate AI’s global carbon footprint could reach up to 80 million tonnes of CO₂ in...
Pew Research surveyed 8,512 U.S. adults in January, finding that three‑quarters are aware of data centers, yet most hold negative views on their environmental impact and effect on home energy costs. Only a small minority see them as beneficial for...
Paper on data center water use makes two points 1) National data center water use in 2030 will remain “modest” compared to total public water supply (1.8%–3.7%) or agriculture (0.6%–1.2%) 2) For some localities, serving peak demand could be a big deal...
LS Power is planning a 205‑acre, four‑building data‑center campus outside Richmond, Virginia, that could draw power directly from the adjacent Doswell natural‑gas plant via a behind‑the‑meter connection. The site will feature a GE Vernova LM6000 gas turbine and on‑site solar...
Ground-mounted perovksite solar module testing field goes online in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/JFx7Yp31JV
Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) are becoming a key lever for utilities to create long‑term shareholder value by building clean energy assets such as renewables, storage, and nuclear. Because regulated utilities earn a regulated return of 9‑11% while their true cost...
“It is paramount:” AEMO says system and market operator functions must be kept together #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/aT4fNULk61 https://t.co/zCvJLVP2gO
The week’s cleantech roundup highlighted a surge of initiatives aimed at modernizing the U.S. power grid. The Department of Energy announced a $1.9 billion grant program for urgent grid upgrades, while a coalition that includes Google and Tesla is pushing for...
Siemens’ Mitras plant in Nuevo León, Mexico, earned LEED Platinum certification, the first industrial building in the country to achieve this level under LEED v4. The 201,285‑square‑foot facility, opened in 2024, produces low‑voltage electrical components and uses advanced automation and...
