Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Utilities are confronting a surge in electricity demand driven by data centers, widespread electrification, and more frequent extreme weather events. To meet this pressure, they are replacing legacy meters with AMI 2.0 smart meters that deliver high‑resolution, real‑time data. A pilot by Alliant Energy showed a 4% reduction in overall electricity use and a 10% cut in peak demand when consumers received instant feedback. These real‑time insights are positioned to lower costs, improve grid stability, and encourage sustainable consumption habits.
Shell India’s new scenarios sketch projects that India’s total energy demand will outpace the United States in the 2040s and overtake China by the 2060s, driven by rapid economic and population growth. The report shows the fossil‑fuel share in the...
SHINE Technologies announced a $240 million equity raise led by NantWorks, bringing its total funding above $1 billion. The round adds Dr. Patrick Soon‑Shiong to the board, linking the fusion firm with a serial biotech entrepreneur. SHINE will use the capital to...
1. Reasonably clear that the all-important final EPA rulemaking on 2026-27 RVOs will be released by the end of March and that it will be fundamentally different from the June 2025 proposed rulemaking. Todd Hubbs and I tackle the...
Researchers at Tohoku University demonstrated that the exact nitrogen coordination around a single cobalt atom dramatically changes its oxygen‑reduction reaction (ORR) performance. By synthesizing Co‑Nx sites with x = 3, 4, and 5 on carbon nanotubes, they showed asymmetric Co‑N₃ delivers the highest overall activity,...
Can orbital data centers solve AI’s massive power crisis? Tech titans like Musk, Bezos, and Pichai are betting on $51B satellite networks to move AI processing off-planet. The goal: Unlimited, 24/7 solar power. Is it a brilliant move or a...
Research by Aura shows 53% of packaging used by the UK’s nine biggest supermarkets scores green for recyclability under Defra’s RAM, while 37% falls into amber or red categories. The methodology will feed into eco‑modulated EPR fees that begin in...
Eni SpA has approved a final investment decision to convert units at its Pavia refinery into a biorefinery capable of processing up to 550,000 metric tons of waste‑derived feedstock per year. The project, which repurposes the Hydrocracker (HDC2) with Ecofining™...
In this episode, host decouple talks with nuclear fuel expert Michael Seeley about the unique nature of nuclear fuel, its manufacturing, and the evolution of fuel reliability. They explain how uranium dioxide pellets and zirconium cladding work together to contain...
Fraunhofer’s FZEB has launched the ProBatman project to develop direct recycling of lithium‑ion battery cathodes, aiming to recover high‑purity materials while minimizing waste. Coordinated by Netzsch‑Gerätebau, the consortium includes BMW, EurA AG, the University of Würzburg and several technology firms,...
The Philippines Department of Energy issued Circular No. DC2026‑02‑0008, requiring all variable renewable energy (VRE) projects of 10 MW or larger to integrate energy storage systems (ESS). The rule mandates storage capacity of at least 20 % of the renewable plant’s capacity...
A Commonwealth think‑tank recommends that English councils replace private contractors with in‑house crews to deliver the £15 bn Warm Homes plan. The proposal calls for creating 30 regional "home improvement corporations" that would train and employ up to 140,000 workers to...
Victoria’s State Electricity Commission (SEC) has begun preliminary works at the Delburn Wind Farm, installing five 130,000‑litre firefighting water tanks as part of a broader fire‑mitigation plan. The 205 MW project, purchased for about $650 million, becomes the state’s first publicly owned...
SSE Energy Markets has signed a 47‑month power purchase agreement with CWP Energy for 33 % of the 308 MW Sanquhar 2 onshore wind farm, covering 83.4 MW and roughly 354 GWh of annual generation. The project, slated for first power in Q3 2026 and full...
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has released a detailed guide titled "Rolling out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Advice for Local Authorities" to help UK councils plan, deliver and maintain inclusive public EV charging. The guidance aligns with...
The surge in AI workloads is prompting data‑center operators to consider retrofitting legacy facilities rather than constructing purpose‑built AI campuses. Retrofitting can accelerate deployment, lower capital outlay, and improve sustainability, but it hinges on upgrading power delivery, cooling capacity, rack...
The AI boom is driving demand for massive compute capacity, prompting operators to consider both new purpose‑built AI data centers and upgrades to existing facilities. Retrofitting legacy data centers can be faster, cheaper, and more sustainable, but only if power,...
Synergy Marine Group has taken technical management of the MAERSK FINISTERRE, a 5,915‑TEU container ship owned by NKS Canopus and chartered long‑term to Maersk. The vessel features a methanol dual‑fuel propulsion system that can run on conventional fuels or green...
GRS has secured a 50 MWp photovoltaic contract for the Dintel Solar plant in Wamba, Valladolid, partnering with Millennium Green Investment Group. The project is the second under construction in Castilla y León and will contribute to a 275 MWp pipeline, pushing...
Zelestra is advancing construction of its 27 MWdc Klevenow solar plant in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, targeting commercial operation by the end of Q2 2026. The project, secured through Germany’s EEG tenders, will generate roughly 28,700 MWh annually and avoid about 9,500 tonnes of CO₂ each year....
Two of the four projects selected for New South Wales’ South West Renewable Energy Zone have been sent to the Independent Planning Commission after a wave of long‑distance objections. Spark Renewables’ 1.2 GW Dinawan wind project received 86 objections, while BayWa RE’s...
RWE has more than doubled its renewable construction portfolio in Italy, reaching 235 MW after launching 123 MW of new wind and solar projects for 2026. The expansion builds on a 112 MW build‑out started in 2025, together enough to power over 190,000...
RenewableUK Cymru has released the Cymru Clean Power plan ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, urging the next Welsh Government to adopt a bold clean‑power strategy. The proposal outlines a £10 billion economic opportunity, 8,000 secure jobs and up to £183 million...
Carbonova secured C$13.6 million to build its first commercial demonstration unit (CDU‑25) in Calgary, converting captured CO₂ and natural gas into 25 tonnes of carbon nanofibres per year. The financing blends a recent C$4.38 million grant from Emissions Reduction Alberta with strategic cash...
Balcony‑mounted plug‑in solar panels are gaining legislative traction, with bills introduced in 28 states and Washington, D.C. that would legalize permission‑less, up‑to‑1,200‑watt devices on renters' and owners' balconies. Utah remains the only state with an explicit law, but lawmakers across...
MGA Thermal has secured AU$3.25 million from ARENA to fund up to five front‑end engineering design (FEED) studies for its patented MGA Block thermal energy storage system. The studies will produce detailed designs, cost estimates and risk assessments for industrial partners...
Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has taken delivery of five SANY SET150S off‑highway hybrid mining trucks at its Akyem gold mine in Ghana. The diesel‑electric trucks are designed to reduce fuel consumption, lower operating costs, and cut carbon emissions, aligning with...
Statkraft and Emsys VPP have successfully connected the 300‑MW Thurrock battery storage system to the UK grid, marking a major milestone for the partnership. The connection enables the virtual power plant to manage a gigawatt‑scale portfolio of Statkraft batteries across...
The UN’s Article 6.4 carbon market has issued its first credits, approving 60,000 carbon units from a clean‑cooking project in Myanmar. The programme, originally launched under the CDM, distributes efficient cookstoves that reduce firewood use and associated deforestation. South Korean firms...
Emirates NBD has integrated a carbon‑tracking feature, the ENBD X Carbon Calculator, into its ENBD X mobile banking app, targeting roughly two million active users. The tool automatically analyses transaction data to estimate associated CO₂ emissions and presents monthly breakdowns,...
🚗In January 2026, new EU car registrations fell by 3.9% compared to January last year. In January 2026, 154,230 new battery-electric cars were registered, capturing 19.3% of the EU market share. The four largest markets in the EU, which together...
Coal's long decline is why US power supply is can't meet demand expectations. That doesn't mean “coal was good” or “renewables failed.” US lost a massive block of dispatchable power during a no-growth era Now that growth is back, there's no fast,...
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has topped 235,000 installations, approaching the 250,000 mark and roughly 6 GWh of storage. Demand is set to spike before the May 1, 2026 deadline when the rebate shifts to a tiered model that sharply reduces discounts for...
Hephae Energy Technology has appointed industry veteran Andy Bruce as president to drive the commercialization of its ultra‑high‑temperature geothermal drilling and robotics solutions. Bruce brings more than three decades of leadership in downhole drilling, energy services, and M&A across companies...
The 730 MW Winterbourne wind farm in New South Wales has been referred to the Independent Planning Commission after attracting over 550 public objections and 770 supportive submissions, giving it a 56 % approval rate among 1,371 total entries. The project, championed...
While US grid demand increased 2.1% in 2025, California's declined 3.16%-despite 2.5 mil EVs in CA, lots of heat pumps, and 3rd-most data centers in the US About 36% of the decline was due to growth in behind-the-meter PV BTM PV is...
While US grid demand increased 2.1% in 2025, California's declined 3.16%-despite 2.5 mil EVs in CA, lots of heat pumps, and 3rd-most data centers in the US About 36% of the decline was due to growth in behind-the-meter PV BTM PV is...
Hawthorn Football Club announced a premier partnership with Anker SOLIX, naming the global home‑battery leader its Proud Official Home Battery Partner. The deal coincides with Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which offers rebates to spur residential energy‑storage adoption. Hawthorn members will...
Delighted to have a comprehensive discussion with @EUCouncil President António Costa @eucopresident in Brussels on global energy markets & European energy security – with a focus on the competitiveness of European industry & the importance of electricity affordability https://t.co/ixYMCcBHPY
We will soon be closing the first call for Pre-Qualification Applications for the Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) initiative to develop & upgrade #minigrids in #SierraLeone. More on application guidelines and eligibility criteria 🔗https://t.co/33ny5TBLTw https://t.co/0B4a9nAILj
Waratah Super Battery transformer replacement scheduled for Q3 2026 delivery in Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/GzvjWPYcAK
More states look to virtual power plants to fight rising electric bills #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/cI5KwxOTqy
AI now can now predict solar cell efficiency from wafer quality #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1XDFJj5yx6
Tigo Energy debuts real-time solar equipment commissioning software at IESNA 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/LrqsKf3hIU https://t.co/wAHLxCt6G7
How can batteries respond to energy price volatility in Europe? #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/eEMsHucngj
Public Power Advocates Have Learned From Past Failures #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/pX0v48103H https://t.co/I0WLqjrGEb
Global utility-scale battery capacity rises 12-fold in 2020-24 period #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2uWL9yPp9C
Senators propose to bring back 5% safe harbor to utility-scale solar projects #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/9If8Sg2aFn
Trump's Bullying of IEA a Wake-up Call for Canada Energy Sec Chris Wright: Stop promoting net-zero or US will pull out of iea. Canada needs data, modelling for trade negotiations, policy. Where will Mark Carney Carney get it? Our own economists. #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/DhE1Gfoh-yY
Bert Thin Films launches copper paste for backside solar cell metallization #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/26iCIvaF8G https://t.co/JvPeGpDSGg
