Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
Know What's Happening in ClimateTech
In this roundtable, host Michaela with Josh Rhodes and Matt Bombs dissect the surge in Texas electricity costs, pinpointing rapid demand growth from data centers, AI, electrified buildings and transport, and the continued reliance on natural‑gas generation whose fuel price volatility inflates rates. They examine utility investment plans—trillions nationally and billions in Texas—focused on grid modernization, reliability, and capacity, while questioning which projects truly merit the cost to ratepayers. The discussion also highlights emerging cost‑causation models, such as tech firms like Microsoft and Meta funding dedicated generation assets, and compares Texas’s ERCOT market structure to Alberta’s approach to sharing infrastructure expenses.
CoeusAI, a Canadian cleantech AI startup, has opened a Rotterdam headquarters after being chosen as the sole Canadian participant in the North Sea Energy (NSE) programme. The firm will work across five NSE streams, using AI to site offshore wind,...
U.S. ELECTRICITY net generation at utility-scale facilities climbed to a record 4,430 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh or TWh) in 2025 up from 4,309 billion kWh in 2024. Nearly four-fifths of the increase came from non-fossil generators (+94 billion kWh) led by...
The piece introduces Atmospheric Integrity Records (AIR), an append‑only, time‑bounded ledger that captures building atmospheric data separate from control and analytics layers, making it admissible evidence for regulators, insurers, utilities, and investors. It argues that current dashboards and optimization tools...
Energy Storage Ireland and TNEI report that deploying long‑duration storage could slash Ireland’s fossil‑fuel generation by over 2 TWh annually, roughly a 30% reduction by 2035. The study models an all‑island grid with 9 GW on‑shore wind, 8 GW solar and 5 GW offshore...
JinkoSolar announced a 26.6% power conversion efficiency for an industrial‑scale TOPCon solar cell built on an M10‑size wafer, setting a new world record for this technology class. The result, validated by an independent Chinese third‑party, stems from a dual‑side electrical...
U.S. data‑center operators are confronting a surge in extreme weather events, from floods and wildfires to record heat and cold spells. Scenario analyses from S&P Global and the World Economic Forum estimate climate‑driven costs could equal 9.5% of total data‑center...
A recent Scientific Reports study shows nano‑ferric oxide (Fe₂O₃) coating on the base of a 1 m² solar desalination pond boosts temperature and water output. In outdoor trials across seasons, the coated pond reached 74 °C (≈8 °C higher) and produced 6.5 L m⁻² day⁻¹, a...
The 2026 federal budget eliminated the tax credit for purchased residential solar panels, leaving the credit only for leased systems. As a result, more than half of new rooftop installations are now owned by third‑party companies through leases or power‑purchase...
I pay 7ppkwh at home. That’s 10% of the cost of an equivalent diesel vehicle on a like for like consumption cost comparison. Yesterday I paid 40ppkwh at a public charger. That’s still a lot cheaper than running an ICE
Aurora Energy Research's BATMAR report shows European battery storage capacity surpassing 17 GW in 2024‑25. Forecasts project over 80 GW by 2030, with long‑duration (four‑hour) batteries receiving half of the anticipated €24 bn investment. Germany leads the market, followed by the United Kingdom...
The price of energy is tied to the international price of gas. Since we sold off our oil and gas in the 80s we don’t control the price of our “own” gas and oil. One of the reasons for pushing...
🔥 LIVESTREAM TODAY 4pm UK 🎙 Redefining Energy @OrielOxford Is the energy transition accelerating, stalling or being rewritten by politics? Join me & @MegaWattXinfo for an unscripted, audience-driven debate. 👉 https://t.co/2bbMhmCKed https://t.co/JXpJbINxtA
Renewable energy accounted for 26% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, representing 36% of installed capacity. Solar output surged 34.5% while wind grew modestly, and battery storage capacity jumped 58.4%. Overall renewable generation rose 9.6% year‑over‑year, outpacing coal and nuclear....
Zambia’s 1,000 Mini-Grid Initiative is an ambitious, government-led project aimed at deploying over 1,000 solar mini-grids in 🇿🇲 by 2030. In support of this initiative, @SEforALLorg has designed an Integrated Electrification Framework to catalyze the DRE market in #Zambia. https://t.co/3GwDqMLzBQ
COLUMN: Net zero by 2050 is effectively dead: Oil, natural gas and coal will remain crucial for meeting the world's energy needs. But that doesn't mean the end of renewable energy. Solar, in particular, is thriving, and will continue to...
Statkraft and renewable developer OX2 have signed a seven‑year power purchase agreement for two battery‑energy‑storage systems totaling 235 MW in Finland. The 110 MW and 125 MW installations, located alongside OX2’s Kannisto and Korkeamaa wind farms, are currently under construction and will be...
South32 COO Noel Pillay highlighted aluminium as a cornerstone of the low‑carbon transition, emphasizing its lightweight, durable and fully recyclable nature. The South African government has classified the sector as strategic, granting Hillside Aluminium a preferential electricity tariff through Eskom...
Scotland has reduced emissions by 51.3% since 1990, but the UK Climate Change Committee says its new medium‑term emissions strategy relies heavily on unproven technologies. While the CCC praises the shift to five‑year carbon budgets and rates 91% of 2030...
The episode reviews South Korea's energy commodities market, noting a modest dip in thermal coal prices and major tenders favoring Indonesian, Australian, and Canadian supplies while limiting Russian and Chinese coal. It highlights the government's push to cap Russian coal...
Wow: @EIAgov data show the US states that produced >100% of their grid+behind-the-meter electricity demand with WindWaterSolar in 2025 had among the lowest electricity prices 2 states supplied over 100% and 14 states supplied 50-124% of demand with WWS https://t.co/KP3uii4BqI https://t.co/Ctxu1cCI4I
Higher fixed network tariffs could erase the benefits of the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/rwveLFK8wI
India is racing toward more than 2 GW of data‑center capacity by the end of 2026, spurred by AI‑intensive workloads and accelerated cloud adoption. Facilities in major metros are shifting from pure storage sites to high‑density compute hubs that require liquid‑cooling...
The Solar Insiders podcast features IEEFA analyst Jay Gordon warning that proposed fixes to network tariffs could erode the economic case for residential battery storage. By moving from time‑varying network charges to flat fees, the savings homeowners capture from shifting...
From which countries did the US import solar panels in 2025? #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/50iShtuhwp
Fortescue Metals Group spent $427 million in the first half of FY2026 on decarbonisation and expects annual outlays of $800 million to $1.2 billion, putting the company on a roughly $1 billion‑a‑year run rate through the decade. The miner is installing solar, wind, battery...
Australia’s biggest renewable grid “stress test” facility gets a $3 million upgrade #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/BXAFcDivJV https://t.co/l4ehIKa0Ml
Akaysha Energy disclosed that the Waratah Super Battery’s primary transformer suffered a significant internal fault in October 2025, rupturing its tank wall. The 850 MW, 1680 MWh facility will operate at roughly half capacity—about 350 MW—through most of 2026 while a replacement transformer...
Minutes vs megawatt-hours: What changes when weather forecasting becomes a form of infrastructure? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/2OUQuXZwA6 https://t.co/GPFZ1V7lJi
Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for Minnesota data center #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/xjrvPDsejJ
Solar’s Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) has surged over 23% year‑to‑date through Feb 24, 2026, far outpacing the S&P 500’s modest 0.8% gain. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects a record 86 GW of utility‑scale capacity additions in 2026, with solar comprising 51% of...
Pinnacle West Capital reported a strong 2020 despite pandemic challenges, highlighting record non‑nuclear reliability at 95.3% availability and Palo Verde’s milestone of over 1 billion megawatt‑hours, earning it the nation’s top carbon‑free producer title. The utility delivered $4.87 earnings per share,...
BKV Corporation announced it will increase its stake in the power joint venture to 75%, securing majority control and greater governance over capital decisions. Management highlighted robust free cash flow that will fund debt reduction, power‑sector investments, and its expanding...
Aggreko is constructing a hybrid power station in Queensland to serve Arrow Energy’s Surat Gas Project North. The facility will combine a 17 MWp solar farm, an 8.4‑MVA/16‑MWh battery energy storage system, and a 33.75‑MVA gas‑fired thermal generator. Expected to create...
Global renewable‑energy investment hit a record $386 billion in 2025, driven by offshore wind and small‑scale solar in emerging markets. In the United States, clean‑energy funding slumped sharply in Q4, falling 36 percent after the Biden‑era EV tax credit was eliminated, resulting...
Air Products has moved to secure a Water Quality Certification from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, a prerequisite for its federal permit to build a blue‑hydrogen and carbon‑capture facility. The certification confirms compliance with Clean Water Act sections governing...
First Solar has signed a non‑exclusive licensing agreement with Oxford PV, granting access to the UK firm’s extensive perovskite patent portfolio and pending applications. The deal enables First Solar to develop and potentially manufacture perovskite‑based thin‑film photovoltaic modules for U.S....
Still think renewables can't power a modern economy? Portugal just hit 80.7% renewable electricity for the entire month of January. In the middle of winter 2017: 41.8% ("ceiling" skeptics said we couldn't break) 2023: 61.0% (Coal plants? GONE. Last one closed 2021) 2026:...
Form Energy’s iron‑air battery will be deployed by Xcel Energy in Minnesota to power a new Google data center. The 300 MW installation can discharge continuously for up to 100 hours, delivering 30 GWh of stored clean energy. Google will also fund 1.4 GW...
voestalpine Railway Systems has joined as a founding member of the EU Rail FA3 programme, a pan‑European research effort to make rail the most sustainable and cost‑efficient transport mode. The company contributes its turnout and track‑system expertise across four use...
Thank your lucky stars you don’t live in #Germany. Once the industrial powerhouse of Europe, Germany is in decline. And much of that decline is a direct result of the country’s insane energy policies. For the past 15 years, the country...
Inside Form Energy’s Big Google Data Center Deal #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/WagZlVhVbZ https://t.co/xHIynoMqcM
‘No project above 100MW is fully merchant’: Bankability in focus as Energy Storage Summit 2026 kicks off #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/S3ZprKnfZW
Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centers in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/43753Dk7E5
FTC Solar signs 840MW PV tracker supply agreement in South Africa #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/ddeEfgCzt8
Execution discipline redefines energy storage value in Europe, as investable projects become harder to secure #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/DVUJuczkAo
Republicans pushing for clean energy tax credit: “We think [Trump] is getting bad advice #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/7851K4C1i0 https://t.co/AgsRewWiRC
Weidmuller releases new PV connector series for 1,500-V systems #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/xWVdgHrDKB
I learned a lot in this timely deep dive about what the new SCOTUS decision means for energy. Check it out
Global-warming-induced degradation could raise rooftop solar LCOE by up to 20% #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/aiSuBq2bng
