Philippines Could Cut $28 Million in Fossil Fuel Imports by Meeting 2030 Solar Target, Says Report
A Zero Carbon Analytics report estimates that hitting the Philippines' 9.5 GW solar goal by 2030 could shave roughly $28 million off coal and gas import bills. The avoided spending breaks down to about $23.6 million in LNG costs and $4.5 million in coal expenses. The analysis arrives as the country declares an energy emergency and staggers fuel price hikes to blunt inflation from Middle East‑driven oil shocks. Accelerated solar and battery projects are already underway, positioning the archipelago as a regional leader in clean‑energy resilience.
Meta Secures 250 MW Solar PPA with EDP in Arkansas
Meta signs 250-MW PPA on EDP Renewables’ Arkansas solar project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/ihdQYVSFSc
Sawlog Residues Locked Out of US Biomass 216 to 210 on House Floor
The House rejected Congressman Cliff Bentz's amendment to expand the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to include sawlog residues and other wood processing leftovers, voting 216‑210 on April 30. The amendment aimed to create a domestic market for low‑value wood by...
US Regulator Revamps Rules for Next‑gen Nuclear Reactors
Top US nuclear regulator is rewriting its rules for new era of reactors #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/mMeoJsGiWI
Hill District Solar Array Turns Historic Roof Into Power Hub for 33 Homes
Pittsburgh Gateways’ Energy Innovation Center installed a $1.2 million, 530‑panel solar array on the former Connelley Trade School roof. The system will produce 350,000 kWh a year—about 20% of the building’s demand—and supply enough electricity for 33 local homes, delivering $50,000 of...
UK Sets New Solar Generation Records and Greenlights Its Largest Solar Farm
Britain recorded 14.1 GW of solar output on Monday and topped it at 14.4 GW on Tuesday, while ministers approved the 180‑MW Springwell solar farm in Lincolnshire, the country's largest ever. The twin milestones signal a swift shift toward homegrown low‑carbon electricity.
China Tightens Carbon Rules, Accelerates Renewable Growth
China tightens carbon accountability framework, strengthening structural push for renewables #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/8dNnrwmmlv
California Probes Trump Administration Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease
California Energy Commission opened a probe into a $120 million payout made by the Trump administration to Golden State Wind LLC to cancel an offshore wind lease off the central coast. The investigation seeks to determine whether the payment, part of...
2025 Marks First Net‑Zero Threshold: Fossil Power Declines
Getting to Net Zero is going to come in layers, in thresholds. In 2025, we passed an early threshold. Ember Energy's annual report showed that fossil fuel use for electricity generation fell slightly, despite 2.8% overall demand growth for electricity....
Happening This Week at SBC – Partner McKinstry and Seattle Colleges Transform Campuses
Smart Buildings Center highlighted a new case study showing how McKinstry partnered with Seattle Colleges to overhaul campus facilities for greater energy efficiency. The collaboration focuses on meeting Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard while reducing operating costs. Over a decade...
Ocean Wave Power Enables Low‑Cost Floating AI Data Centers
I'm delighted to be a small part of this. The oceans are an incredible untapped resource for energy that can power AI. The most intense wave energy is thousands of miles from human settlements, but can power floating data centers...
'Help Cattle Producers Hold Onto Their Land and Livelihoods': This First-of-Its-Kind Solar Ranch in Tennessee Uses Ingenious Sensors to Shelter...
Silicon Ranch launched a 40‑acre solar ranch in Christiana, Tennessee, where panels tilt horizontally to let a small herd of cattle graze beneath them. The system produces roughly 5 MW of electricity for a rural cooperative while preserving pasture, and the...
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Named One of America’s Climate Leaders
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. has been named one of America’s Climate Leaders 2026 for the second year running, according to USA Today and Statista. The company achieved a 21.3% reduction in greenhouse‑gas emissions intensity between 2022 and 2024, measured...
Baumit Unveils Health‑Focused, Energy‑Efficient Wall Insulation at Grand Designs Live
Baumit, Europe’s leading external wall insulation manufacturer, will showcase its health‑focused, energy‑efficient façade solutions at Grand Designs Live in London this May. The company aims to help UK homeowners improve indoor comfort while cutting heating bills, leveraging research from its...
Virginia Corporation Commission Approves Dominion Energy NEM 2.0 that Looks Very Similar to NEM 1.0
The Virginia State Corporation Commission approved Dominion Energy’s NEM 2.0 tariff, keeping the 12‑month net‑energy‑metering period while boosting compensation for excess generation by an additional penny per kilowatt‑hour. The commission rejected Dominion’s proposed application fee of $100‑$750, instead allowing a modest...
“Guerilla” Solar Installations Discovered, Need To Be Controlled, Says Philippine Power Distributor
Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the Philippines' largest private distributor, warned that roughly one‑third of rooftop solar – about 370 MW in the commercial sector alone – operates without registration or safety certification. The unregulated "guerrilla solar" market offers cheaper installations, sidestepping...
NTT DATA Teams with Climeworks to Offset Data‑Center Emissions via Direct‑Air‑Capture
Japanese IT services giant NTT DATA has signed a landmark agreement with Swiss DAC specialist Climeworks to purchase long‑term carbon‑removal capacity for the residual emissions of its data‑center and AI workloads. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between rapid digital...
Bloom Energy Q1 Earnings Drive 1,400% Stock Surge on $751M Revenue Beat
Bloom Energy reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $751 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.44, crushing analyst expectations. The results propelled the stock into a breakout, adding roughly 1,400% to its year‑to‑date gain and prompting a new revenue target of...
Can This New Partnership Help Accelerate Nuclear Deployment in the US?
Brookfield and The Nuclear Company (TNC) have formed a joint venture to develop Westinghouse AP1000 and AP300 reactors, beginning with managing the Fairfield County project in South Carolina, formerly VC Summer Units 2 and 3. The new firm will handle...
Fratelli Cosulich Launches Newest Methanol Vessel
Fratelli Cosulich’s Marine Energy Unit launched its second methanol‑ready vessel, Lucia Cosulich, on May 2 2026 at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China. The ship is the second of a planned four‑vessel series designed for IMO II compliance and built with phenolic epoxy tank...
Abu Dhabi’s First Solar-Integrated Maritime Facility Inaugurated
Abu Dhabi inaugurated Al Dhannah Community Harbour, the emirate’s first solar‑integrated maritime facility. The project, a joint effort by the Integrated Transport Centre, AD Ports Group and Abu Dhabi Maritime, adds a modern ferry terminal, public marina and extensive leisure...
Do Spinning Wind Turbines Really Mess With Radar Systems?
Pentagon officials have paused reviews of 150 onshore wind farms, citing concerns that turbine structures can interfere with military and civilian radar. Studies spanning more than a decade confirm that steel towers reflect radar waves and rotating blades create false...
Data Center Humidifiers: What They Do and How to Choose
Data center humidifiers add moisture to maintain 40%‑60% relative humidity, protecting servers from static electricity, dust, and inefficient cooling. The article outlines four main types— isothermal, ultrasonic, high‑pressure nozzle, and adiabatic—each with distinct energy and cost profiles. Choosing the right...
Electric Double Layer Unlocks Molecular Switch Behind Battery and Hydrogen Reactions
Korean researchers have mapped the molecular dynamics of the electric double layer, revealing why capacitance curves shift from a camel‑shaped to a bell‑shaped profile as electrolyte concentration rises. Using atomically precise simulations and real‑time infrared spectroscopy, they identified two distinct...
Chernobyl's Unintended Nature Reserve
For the first time since 1919, solar power overtook coal as the world’s leading electricity source, delivering 2,778 TWh in 2025 and pushing coal below 33 % of global generation. Meanwhile, the Chernobyl exclusion zone, four decades after the disaster, has become...
IEEE Smart Village Is Helping to Electrify Rural Cameroon
IEEE Smart Village awarded a seed grant to Renewable Energy Innovators Cameroon (REI), enabling the company to scale solar mini‑grids and develop an open‑source smart‑metering platform for rural electrification. Since its 2006 founding, REI has grown from solar lantern rentals...
MTN Nigeria Says It Saved $5.89 Million on Gas as Diesel Dominates Energy Mix
MTN Nigeria reported a $5.9 million cost saving in 2025 after expanding its use of gas‑powered electricity, yet diesel still accounted for 58% of its energy mix. The telecom giant’s operating expenses hit $1.01 billion, and a projected 2.0% margin dip—about $102 million—highlights...
The Guardian View on the Green Transition: Politicians Should Speed It up – and Households Too | Editorial
The Guardian editorial argues that the recent energy‑price shock should accelerate the UK’s green transition, urging politicians and households to act faster. It highlights divergent party positions ahead of the May elections, with the Scottish National Party softening on the...
California Grid Hits Record Renewable Surplus, Wind Peaks
Two more records set on the @CaliforniaISO grid on Mon, May 3, 2026: Minimum net load -7.871 GW at 1:20 PM Maximum wind output 7.707 GW at 12:45 AM (Tues morn) due to wind from SunZia project, which is part of the...
GE Vernova Lands Equipment Order for One of India’s Largest Pumped Storage Projects
This week’s cleantech roundup highlights a surge in U.S. renewable projects and policy actions. Salt River Project and NextEra Energy will jointly develop 3 GW of solar capacity in Arizona by 2034, while the DOE prepares to disburse roughly $430 million to...
Smart-Meter-Enabled Partnership Aims to Integrate Solar, Storage and EV Charging to Lower Grid Costs
The Boston‑based energy analytics firm Sense has partnered with California’s ev.energy to fuse Sense’s advanced smart‑meter platform with ev.energy’s distributed energy resource (DER) management system. The integration leverages AMI 2.0 meters that can process up to a million reads per second,...
Ardea’s Goongarrie Hub Named Key Project in Australia‑Japan Critical Minerals Pact
Ardea Resources’ Goongarrie Hub was singled out in the Australia‑Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation announced by Prime Ministers Sanae Takaichi and Anthony Albanese. The designation places the nickel‑cobalt project among six flagship initiatives aimed at securing diversified supply...
Charge While You Drive? Wireless EV Roads Are Moving Closer to Reality
Researchers at Utah State University and the Michigan Department of Transportation are piloting wireless charging roadways that can power electric vehicles while they travel. Utah's ASPIRE Center is testing magnetic bursts and embedded pads on a quarter‑mile test track and...
Accenture Teams with Moeve to Offer Emissions‑Reduction Services for Industrial Clients
Accenture announced a partnership with Moeve to deliver integrated emissions‑reduction solutions for its industrial customers. The collaboration leverages Accenture’s global strategy and technology capabilities with Moeve’s decarbonization platform, aiming to accelerate the shift toward low‑carbon operations across Europe’s heavy‑industry sector.
San Jose Breaks Ground on First Type 1A Fire‑Resistant ADU
Builtech Construction broke ground on an 850‑square‑foot accessory dwelling unit in San Jose, the city’s first built to the Type 1A fire‑resistance classification. The $350,000 project uses insulated concrete form (ICF) construction, delivering non‑combustible walls, seismic strength and energy efficiency, and...
China Tests 10‑MW Mobile Nuclear Power Bank for AI Data Centres
A Chinese research team led by Professor Wu Yican has begun engineering‑test trials of a 10‑megawatt, truck‑mounted nuclear reactor. Marketed as a “power bank” for AI data centres, the prototype aims to replace diesel generators with a compact, low‑carbon energy...
Brazil’s Public Transit Skews To Electric
Brazil’s public transit sector is rapidly scaling electric buses, reaching about 1,500 battery‑electric units across 30 municipalities by early 2026. São Paulo leads the rollout, supported by domestic banks and multilateral lenders such as the World Bank and IDB, while the...
Renewables Beat DAC: Cheaper, Cleaner, Less Pollution
Yet another paper finding that Direct Air Capture is an opportunity cost that increases air pollution and climate damage relative to spending the same money on clean, renewable energy. https://t.co/Bz7EKLFqXf Some other papers: https://t.co/hWmyI1wXjo https://t.co/hWmyI1wXjo Preventing 1 tonne of CO2 from getting in the air...
Australia’s Solar O&M Strategies Offer U.S. Lessons
America, take note: Solar O&M lessons from Australia #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/wFy0lyQSsg
KIST‑SNU Team Cuts Iridium Use Ten‑Fold in Water Electrolysis with Nanotube Mesh Electrodes
Researchers from Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Seoul National University have created an iridium‑nanotube mesh electrode that needs only 31.3 µg cm⁻² of iridium—about one‑tenth of conventional designs—while maintaining efficiency and 98.3% performance after 30 days of continuous operation.
Marinus Link Faces Massive Land, Logistics Hurdles
Ninety landholders, 3 mobs, two 100-tonne transformers, 90 km of cable: Marinus Link’s long road to coal country #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/FBDfaNgRTF https://t.co/OyBbteqg9J
EPBC Approves
EPBC waves through two new big battery projects, including robot-ready, concrete free solar hybrid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/yWvUDLn2j1 https://t.co/rH5SHm0wZh
In Rural Wisconsin, a Town Pushes Aside a Plan to Build a Massive Data Center
Cassville, Wisconsin, voted unanimously (44‑0) to ban data‑center construction for two years, rejecting a billion‑dollar proposal that promised 50 jobs and $5.5 million in annual property taxes. Residents cited fears of groundwater contamination, higher electric bills, and property devaluation in the...
Electrify Greenhouses Using Semi‑Transparent PV and Heat Pumps
How to electrify greenhouses with semi-transparent PV, heat pumps #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/LyXlMEy6kO
Iran Energy Shock Accelerates South Korea’s Clean‑Energy Push
The Iran-driven energy shock is adding urgency to South Korea’s push to cut its reliance on imported fossil fuels, giving President Lee Jae Myung momentum to push his clean-energy agenda. https://t.co/8DsMrfLHrW
Dominion Upbeat on Offshore Wind as Cost Estimate Eases, Sales Rise
Dominion Energy is pressing ahead with the 2.6‑GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, now about 75% complete and slated for June 2027. The capital budget slipped to roughly $11.4 billion after the Trump‑era stop‑work order was lifted and Supreme Court tariffs...
Smart Meters Unite Solar, Storage, EVs to Cut Grid Costs
Smart-meter-enabled partnership aims to integrate solar, storage and EV charging to lower grid costs #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/UkEnqusMYk
Data Centers Spike Northeast Carbon Prices Above California
Data centers are driving a surge in carbon prices in the US Northeast, helping push CO2 costs in the region past California and raising the prospect of higher energy prices for consumers. https://t.co/sNPWSP51NO
Luma Ring Plans Lunar Solar Farms, Beaming Power to Earth
Shimizu’s Luma Ring proposes covering the moon’s equator with solar panels and transmitting energy to Earth via wireless microwave and laser systems. https://t.co/UDrTt5wCYy
Ambitious Data Center Power Plans Hampered by Client Shortage
The firm plans to power data centers on a grand scale but has struggled to secure clients. https://t.co/zZHQXuq08n