When 28 Hydrogen Buses Have To Carry A €7.6 Million Refueling Station
Saarbahn in Saarbrücken opened a new hydrogen refueling station costing about $8.2 million to serve its 28 Wrightbus Kite Hydroliner fuel‑cell buses. The station includes three 350 bar dispensers, storage, and staff, but its capital and operating expenses add roughly $9 per kilogram of hydrogen, pushing the total fuel price to about $23 /kg. At an assumed consumption of 8 kg per 100 km, the all‑in energy cost reaches $1.8 per km, more than double diesel’s $0.95 per km and six times the $0.32 per km of battery‑electric buses. The analysis highlights that without higher fleet utilisation or longer station life, the infrastructure cost makes hydrogen considerably more expensive than competing zero‑emission options.
Ferrari Unveils the Hypersail, a 100‑Foot Carbon‑Fiber Ocean Yacht
Ferrari introduced the Hypersail, a 100‑foot carbon‑fiber ocean yacht, at Milan Design Week. The foiling monohull runs entirely on renewable power and is set to begin sea trials later this year, expanding the supercar maker’s high‑performance portfolio into marine racing.
Pantheon AI Launches $55 Bn Gigawatt AI Data‑center Campus in Croatia
Pantheon AI unveiled a €50 bn ($55 bn) AI data‑center and innovation campus in Topusko, Croatia, slated to deliver 1 GW of capacity powered entirely by renewable energy. The project, announced at the Three Seas Initiative Summit, aims to position Central Europe as...
New Data Center Will Triple Utah’s Carbon Footprint
Cannot express how disastrous this will be. This singular data center will use more than TWICE as much electricity as the ENTIRE state of Utah currently does, and it’s 100% powered by fossil fuels. We are going to triple the...
US Battery Startup Chooses China Over Kentucky Plant
US battery startup builds factory in China after nixing Kentucky plant #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/dYmy9M0Soh
Southern Co (SO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Southern Company raised its five‑year base capital plan by $13 billion to $76 billion, driven by $12 billion of state‑regulated generation projects and an $800 million wind‑repowering program. A settlement in Georgia extended the 2022 alternate rate plan, eliminating a 2025 base‑rate case and...
Shapiro Tackles Growing Backlash Over Data Center Expansion
Inside Josh Shapiro’s Attempt to Navigate the Data Center Backlash #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/qcdqxZkpU3 https://t.co/mYDyZdnowp
Australia Pivots From Fossil Exports to Renewable Partnership
Australia’s sliding doors moment: From “dig and ship” to trusted renewables transition partner #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/vXvRGa4Cxr
DTE Energy Co (DTE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
DTE Energy announced a leadership change, with President Joi Harris becoming CEO on September 8 and Chairman Jerry Norcia moving to Executive Chairman. The company reaffirmed its 2025 operating EPS guidance of $7.09‑$7.23 and a $4.36 annualized dividend, targeting the high...
Continuously Graded-Doped SnO2 for Efficient N–I–P Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at Nankai University and collaborators introduced a continuously graded n⁺/n‑doped SnO₂ electron‑transport layer for n–i–p perovskite solar cells. The engineered layer creates a built‑in electric field that aligns energy bands and speeds electron extraction, cutting non‑radiative recombination. Devices achieved...
US Renewables Surge, Outpacing Gas for First Time
US renewables (yes, US) are flourishing, thank you very much >US Solar 2025: Up a massive 28% over 2024 >Renewables officially passed a quarter of all US generation in 2025 >In March 2026, renewables beat gas (35% to 34.4%) for 1st time...
EU Matches Hydrogen Offtakers to Potential Projects
The European Commission closed the first round of its Hydrogen Mechanism, a platform that matches hydrogen project developers with potential offtakers across the EU. Participants listed 265 supply opportunities covering renewable and low‑carbon hydrogen and derivatives, and 45 offtake projects...
Solar and Battery Households Help Grid by Importing More During Day and Exporting More in Evening Peaks
AEMO’s latest Quarterly Energy Dynamics report shows that more than 360,000 Australian homes equipped with solar panels and battery storage are reshaping grid flows. During summer afternoons, these households import higher power as batteries charge from rooftop solar and the...
Prompts Now, Pollutants Later: Report Claims Data Centers Are Harming the Environment to the Tune of $25 Billion and Inducing...
A new NBER working paper by Carnegie Mellon economist Nicholas Z. Muller estimates that U.S. data centers impose up to $25 billion in gross external damages from air pollutants and greenhouse‑gas emissions. The analysis of roughly 2,800 facilities links PM2.5 exposure...
Size Matters: US Wind Rebound Driven by Dominant Players
A new American Clean Power Association report shows three major developers accounted for more than half of the United States' on‑shore wind capacity additions in 2025, ending a six‑year slump in new builds. The surge added roughly 15 GW of on‑shore...
Iron-Rich Slag Enables Efficient Carbon Sequestration
A recent Chemical Engineering Journal study demonstrates that iron‑rich slag can capture up to 99.5% of carbon dioxide through direct mineral carbonation, converting mining waste into stable carbonates. Two Quebec‑sourced samples were tested; the coarser S2 achieved 99.5% CO₂ removal...
How Rocks Trap CO₂ Faster: Water-Driven Pathway Could Speed Long-Term Carbon Storage
Researchers at TU Wien have experimentally confirmed a water‑driven pathway that lets carbon dioxide bind directly to minerals, bypassing the slow dissolution step previously thought necessary. Using atomic‑scale imaging, they showed that a thin water layer bends CO₂ molecules, allowing...
House Democrats to TotalEnergies: ‘We’re Coming for You’
House Democrats led by Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Jamie Raskin have launched a formal investigation into TotalEnergies’ $928 million offshore‑wind settlement with the Trump administration. The lawmakers allege the deal was illegal, citing a fabricated national‑security rationale and violations of...
Inside Josh Shapiro’s Attempt to Navigate the Data Center Backlash
Governor Josh Shapiro is wrestling with a growing backlash against AI data centers in Pennsylvania. After Amazon warned it would halt projects without certainty, a real‑estate developer urged the governor to require challengers to post bonds double the project’s value....
DTE Energy Pauses Michigan Rate Hikes as $16 B Oracle Data Center Takes Shape
DTE Energy announced it will not seek customer rate increases for at least two years, linking the pause to the rollout of a $16 billion Oracle data‑center campus in Saline Township, Michigan. The utility’s $474.3 million filing with the Michigan Public Service...
H55 Successfully Completes System Safety Function Verification Testing of Integrated Energy Storage System
H55 announced it has completed System Safety Function Verification Testing for its integrated Energy Storage System (ESS), confirming full‑system performance and safety under real‑world conditions. The test validated battery modules, management units, power distribution and charge control components working together,...
Data Centers Face a New Constraint: Public Consent
Public consent has emerged as a new constraint on AI‑scale data‑center development across the United States. Maine’s near‑moratorium and subsequent veto signaled state‑level willingness to pause large facilities, while Texas counties grapple with legal authority to impose local bans. Municipalities...
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THE INTERVIEW : Green Metals Lack the Market Incentives that Make Ethical Consumption Mainstream — Sibanye CEO
Sibanye Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart warns that green metals such as lithium receive no price premium, leaving original equipment manufacturers to choose the cheapest source regardless of carbon intensity. He highlighted the lack of downstream incentives for cleaner production, noting...
First Solar Panels to Power 118 MW of Small-Scale Utility Projects by Renewable Properties
Renewable Properties has purchased 118 MW of First Solar’s Series 7 thin‑film modules from the company’s U.S. plants. The panels will be deployed across 17 states, with 51 MW earmarked for nine California projects, 20 MW for four New York sites, and additional capacity in...
Man Builds Solar-Powered Car From E-Bikes that Can Hit 30 Mph
YouTuber Simon Sörensen engineered a two‑person solar‑powered car by repurposing the powertrains from two e‑bikes and mounting a trio of lightweight solar panels on a steel‑tube chassis. Each wheel is driven by a 1,000 W hub motor, allowing front, rear or...
Govt Mulls Partial Credit Guarantee, Interest Subvention Support for Pvt Sector Electric Bus, Truck Adoption
India’s heavy industries ministry is evaluating partial credit guarantees and interest‑subvention schemes to lower financing costs for private‑sector electric buses and trucks, which currently cost 2.5‑3 times more than diesel equivalents. Private operators, responsible for roughly 90% of the nation’s two million...
Invest $100 in Emerging Market Solar Projects
Today on Volts: Want to invest a little money in renewable energy projects in the emerging economies where they're most needed? Thanks to "Regulation A" (don't ask), a company called Energea can accept consumer investments as low as $100 in...
Letters to the Editor Dated April 29, 2026
The Hindu BusinessLine’s letters highlight three distinct policy debates. Ethanol, derived from sugarcane and corn, can cut fossil‑fuel dependence but may strain food supplies and lower vehicle range. India’s new free‑trade agreement with New Zealand aims to double bilateral trade to...
NSF & DOE Back $34.95M Solar Research at ASU
The National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative are jointly investing $34.95 million in Arizona State University’s QESST Engineering Research Center. The funding renews a decade‑long effort led by Christiana Honsberg to accelerate photovoltaic breakthroughs across silicon, tandem...
EasyJet and Rolls-Royce Conclude Hydrogen Fuel Engine Test
easyJet and Rolls‑Royce have completed a four‑year hydrogen‑fuel engine programme, successfully running a modified Pearl 15 turbine at full take‑off power on 100% hydrogen. The test, performed at NASA’s Stennis Space Centre, demonstrated a complete flight‑cycle operation—start‑up, climb, cruise and landing—on...
Decision on QTS' Planned Expansion of Data Center in East Windsor, New Jersey, Postponed
The East Windsor Township Planning Board delayed a vote on QTS Data Centers’ request to build a second data‑center on its 52‑acre, 70 MW site, pushing the decision to the May 4 meeting. Residents raised concerns about utility costs, noise and vibration,...
Clean Energy Economy Is ‘Repricing Itself,’ Investor Says at DC Climate Week
At DC Climate Week, Nelson Switzer of Climate Innovation Capital warned that clean‑energy markets are undergoing a "climate correction" as they reprice amid rising climate‑related losses. He highlighted that U.S. insured damages topped $115 billion in 2025 and that global clean‑energy...
DCD>Studio: Developing Hyperscale Facilities in Europe, with Fabien Vieu, Sepia Infrastructure
Sepia Infrastructure, led by Fabien Vieu, is scaling hyperscale data center campuses across Europe, emphasizing strategic land selection, modular design, and long‑term asset stewardship. The company prioritizes brownfield sites near renewable energy sources to reduce carbon footprints and accelerate permitting....
BlockchAIn Outlines $9.9bn Plan for 715MW Data Center Portfolio
BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure announced a $9.9 billion, five‑year plan to build a 715 MW U.S. data‑center portfolio focused on blockchain mining, AI GPU hosting, and high‑performance computing. The pipeline covers nine sites across South Carolina, Minnesota and Texas, with the first phases...
"6–12 Months For Construction Permits" - The Nuclear Regulation Overhaul
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission released a draft Part 57 licensing framework that tailors the approval process for microreactors and allows fleet‑wide certification. The rule promises permit timelines of six to twelve months and estimates at least $4 billion in savings by cutting...
Renewable Infrastructure Hiring Surge: Transferable Skills Needed
Green tech is a growth bet right now regardless of politics. The companies building renewable infrastructure are hiring and they are not slowing down. If you have transferable skills, this is worth a targeted push.
PJM Reopens Queue, Prioritizing Gas Projects Again
PJM's interconnection queue is back open for the first time since 2022. And it's gas, gas, gas, and more gas... https://t.co/o95wpzqCXw https://t.co/MiEOHOp4NK
Rolls‑Royce Unveils ‘Project Nightingale’ Limited‑edition Electric Convertible
Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars announced Project Nightingale, a limited‑edition battery‑electric convertible that combines bespoke coachbuilding with a silent all‑electric powertrain. The 5.76‑metre vehicle marks the marque’s first foray into open‑top electric luxury, underscoring a strategic shift toward sustainable mobility.
Dutch Buildings Could Support 36 GW of Façade Solar
Dutch buildings could host 36 GW of façade solar capacity #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/IMVHeqIawc
EU Launches Homegrown Clean Energy Push After Price Shocks
EU responds to energy price shocks with ‘homegrown’ clean energy push #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/uqzZN3tyrr
The Forgotten Fuel That Could Power Shipping’s Future
Thorium molten‑salt reactors are emerging as a power source for shipping’s clean‑fuel supply chain. China’s TMSR‑LF1 proved experimental thorium breeding, while Denmark’s Copenhagen Atomics is mass‑producing 100 MWth container‑sized reactors aiming for sub‑$20/MWh electricity. Continuous high‑temperature output from shore‑based SMRs could...
Data Centers May Cost Over $25 B in External Damages
A new paper theorizes that the cost of gross external damages generated by data centers could exceed $25 billion. https://t.co/v2z6UlsW5L
Solar, Batteries, EVs Last Decades, Unlike Fossil Imports
100% agree. Once you've deployed solar panels, batteries, or EVs, they operate for 20+ years. Very different dynamic than importing fossil fuels.
China Expands Global Supply‑Chain Hub Role with New Marine Engine and Logistics Push
China announced a series of moves to deepen its integration into worldwide industrial networks, from delivering the nation’s first ammonia‑fueled low‑speed marine engine to expanding freight‑train and air‑cargo routes. The initiatives signal a strategic shift from pure manufacturing to a...
EDP SA Commits $1B to Asia‑Pacific Renewables, Targeting Australia
EDP SA’s renewables unit will invest about $1 billion in green energy projects across Asia-Pacific through 2028, with a focus on developing its presence in Australia. https://t.co/7kjQ8OwsYF
AI Data Centers Spike Electricity Prices Nationwide
The hidden cost of AI: How data centers are driving electricity prices higher across multiple states, affecting you and your neighbors. https://t.co/wyPRp0r4Ux
Wave‑powered Floating AI Data Centers Cut Emissions, Face Durability Hurdles
A startup is developing floating platforms that use wave energy to power offshore AI data centers, reducing emissions, but faces potential durability issues. https://t.co/GF5DxoD8qV
AI Surge Forces Data Centers to Prioritize Energy Efficiency
Data centers hinge on precise energy orchestration across cooling and power. As AI demand strains capacity, design choices hit cost and uptime, pushing efficiency into daily operations. Source @EyeOnTech_TT via @antgrasso https://t.co/tuVlqgA8Z7
End of 25D Credit Slashes Enphase Q1 2026 Revenue
Lower residential demand after 25D tax credit ends impacts Enphase’s Q1 2026 revenue #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/3wmb4Fesba
Sodium‑ion BESS Chemistries Compared Across Industry Leaders
Sodium-ion for BESS: chemistries and battery products from CATL, Envision, BYD, Hithium & HiNA compared #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/LFgi3DiHgk