Growing AI Power Slurpage Prompts MPs to Examine Low-Energy Computing
British MPs have launched a short‑term inquiry into low‑energy computing to curb the soaring electricity demand of AI‑driven datacentres. The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is examining emerging chip designs such as neuromorphic computing and silicon photonics, which promise far higher compute‑per‑watt ratios. Datacentres currently consume about 2.5% of the UK’s power and demand could quadruple by 2030, threatening the nation’s net‑zero goals. The inquiry will assess technology maturity, deployment timelines, and the UK’s sovereign capability versus reliance on imports.
How Do You Know Your Power Market and Grid Data Is Reliable? 9 Questions to Ask
Yes Energy’s sponsored guide stresses that utilities and traders need reliable power‑market and grid data to make short‑term and long‑term decisions. It outlines nine critical questions across three data quality dimensions—completeness, freshness, and lineage—to evaluate data providers. The guide highlights...
The Grid Is Under Pressure From Two Directions. Your Customers Own the Answer.
U.S. utilities face a dual grid squeeze: AI‑driven data centers are pushing peak load forecasts up sevenfold since 2022, while rapid EV adoption threatens local transformer capacity. Traditional "build more" responses are hampered by long interconnection queues, regulatory pressure, and...
The Impact of Renewable Energy Consumption on Environmental Degradation: Evidence From OIC Countries
A new econometric study of 35 OIC nations finds that renewable energy consumption consistently lowers the ecological footprint, while trade openness raises it. Using a two‑step system GMM approach, the research shows a persistent U‑shaped relationship between GDP and environmental...
The State of Solar: Despite Partisan Rhetoric, the Industry Is Still Booming
Solar and battery storage accounted for 79% of new U.S. generation in 2025 and are projected to grow 49% before the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits expire in 2027. Despite Republican attempts to curtail clean‑energy incentives, the industry is expanding,...
BloombergNEF Announces 12 Climate Innovators as Winners of Its 2026 Pioneers Award
BloombergNEF announced the 2026 Pioneers award winners, naming 12 startups that address data‑centre sustainability, duck‑curve flattening, and shipping decarbonisation. The program received over 600 applications from 66 markets and has, since 2010, backed 176 winners that have raised more than...
Three-Party Union in Singapore Targets Low-Carbon Ammonia as Marine Fuel
A three‑party partnership between NYK Bulkship (Asia), Singapore bunker supplier Golden Island, and Yara Clean Ammonia has signed a non‑binding term sheet to explore low‑carbon ammonia as a marine fuel. The alliance leverages NYK’s fleet of over 900 vessels and...
Are Long-Promised Solar Perovskites Finally Hitting Mass Production?
Startup Tandem PV has opened a 65,000‑sq‑ft automated factory in Fremont, California, to mass‑produce perovskite‑coated glass panels that raise solar‑cell efficiency from roughly 22% to about 30%. The line already outputs panels 60 times larger than its laboratory cells and has...
Tiny North Carolina Town Takes a Big Step Toward Geothermal Energy
Enfield, North Carolina secured a $300,000 seed grant to launch a shallow‑geothermal thermal energy network that will heat, cool and provide hot water to a new 34‑unit affordable‑housing development. The pilot is part of a larger $5 million plan to eventually...
HDRE, Tokyo Gas Sign 150MW BESS Deal in Japan as Trading, Curtailment and Disaster Relief Drive Use Cases in Growing...
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) and Tokyo Gas have signed two new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects—a 99 MW plant and a 50 MW asset in Aomori—bringing their joint contracted capacity to 340 MW. The projects are covered by 20‑year Long‑Term Decarbonization Auction...
Record Wind Generation Boosts Renewables but Highlights Grid Constraints
Great Britain recorded a historic 29.2 TWh of wind generation this year, pushing total renewable output to 40.3 TWh—up 20% year‑on‑year and covering 52% of electricity demand. Strong winter storms drove the surge, lowering wholesale prices and displacing fossil‑fuel generation, while gas...
Batteries Power 44% of California’s Evening Peak
44% of evening peak met by batteries. In California, world’s 4th largest economy. Not some tiny pilot project or a niche experiment, a global industrial powerhouse If you’re still sitting in boardrooms or parliament banging on about baseload and the intermittency...
Hybrid Electrolysis Replaces Waste Oxygen with Valuable Chemicals
Recent research highlights three distinct scientific advances. Marine biologists show that pinniped spines have been reshaped for powerful, mobile lower backs, trading neck flexibility for efficient swimming. In Mozambique, engineers are piloting systems that turn agricultural waste into clean water...
Clean Energy Gains Slow CO2 Rise, Fossil Power Reverses
THREAD: The IEA global energy review 2026 * CO2 record high, but growth nearly ground to halt * Clean energy shaved 3bn tonnes off CO2 * Fossil-fuel power pushed into reverse * Age of Electricity "confirmed" * "Extraordinary" solar growth * Batteries up 40% * EVs up...
SEforALL Reaffirms Commitment to Madagascar’s Energy Goals
Delighted to meet Mamitiana Rajaonarison, Prime Minister of Madagascar. We had a productive discussion on #Madagascar’s energy priorities and how to accelerate progress under #Mission300. I reaffirmed @SEforALLorg’s commitment to supporting the country’s development goals. https://t.co/9BByg6DWTN
Australian Battery Storage Manufacturer Secures $2.3 Million Grant From ARENA to Scale up Capacity
PowerPlus Energy, Australia’s largest domestic battery‑module maker, received a $2.3 million Australian‑dollar grant (≈$1.5 million USD) from the Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to expand its production capacity. The funding backs a $6.7 million AUD (≈$4.4 million USD) plan to semi‑automate manufacturing and lift annual...
China Revives Coal‑to‑gas Projects to Curb Gas Imports
China is looking to tap cheap domestic coal to limit its exposure to gas imports 🇨🇳👀 A high-profile Chinese coal-to-gas venture that lay dormant for over a decade is set to launch this year. The country has 13 new projects under...
Electricity Demand Outpaces Overall Energy Growth in 2025
Global electricity demand grew more than 2x as fast as overall energy demand in 2025, with electrification & AI expanding strongly US energy demand growth reached one of its fastest rates this century while growth in emerging economies slowed Read more: https://t.co/4PiqgKAmmJ...
“The Scores Are Going Off the Charts”: Iran Conflict Boosts Support for Renewables and Energy Independence
The Iran‑Hormuz conflict has amplified Australian consumer enthusiasm for energy independence, pushing renewable‑focused messaging to record levels, according to Populares CEO Ed Coper. While overall support for the renewable transition holds steady at 52%, negative sentiment rose to a historic...
Southeast Asia Must Pursue Energy Sovereignty, Not Just Security, Says Civil Society
Civil society leaders are urging Southeast Asian nations to move beyond mere energy security and pursue energy sovereignty by relying on domestically generated renewables. The call comes ahead of the First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels in Colombia,...
Portable MSI EZgo Charger Delivers Reliable On‑the‑Go Power
Got an EV and dreamed of having a smart charger at your home or office? How about one for while you're on the road? The @MSIusa EZgo Portable J1772/NACS EV Charger neatly fits the bill, as I ascertained when I...
Pacific Energy to Deliver 81MWh Battery Storage Systems to Australia’s Northern Territory
Pacific Energy has secured a contract from Territory Generation to deliver 33.5 MW/81 MWh of utility‑scale battery energy storage systems for the Alice Springs and Darwin‑Katherine power networks in Australia’s Northern Territory. The project, part of the Territory Generation Battery Energy Storage...
No Customers: Plans for Townsville Hydrogen Project Scrapped After Failing to Find Buyers for the Product
Edify Energy has abandoned its Townsville green‑hydrogen project after failing to secure any off‑take agreements, despite receiving roughly $33 million USD in federal grant funding and a $0.8 million USD ARENA grant for design work. The planned 17.6 MW electrolyser and 21 MW solar‑storage...
China Pushes Tighter Solar Capacity Controls Amid Overproduction
Chinese authorities have called for “every effort” to strengthen capacity controls in the solar industry, as the sector continues to struggle with excess production https://t.co/WOvHTDwkMV
Recurrent Energy’s 600MWh Sundown Energy Park Clears Australia’s Rigorous Grid Connection Process
Recurrent Energy Australia secured AEMO’s clause 5.3.4 grid‑connection approval for the Sundown Energy Park in New South Wales. The hybrid project pairs 443 MW of solar PV with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system, linking to the existing 330 kV transmission line. Approval...
Volvo Rolls Out VNR Regional Haul Tractor in Canada, Claims 7.5% Fuel Savings
Volvo Trucks introduced its VNR regional haul tractor at Truck World 2026 in Canada, promising up to 7.5% fuel‑economy improvement and a suite of active‑safety features. The launch targets the growing demand for maneuverable, low‑emission trucks in urban and regional...
Logisteed and REXEV Team Up to Accelerate Electric Truck Adoption
Logisteed and REXEV have announced a partnership to advance electric truck electrification, aiming to speed up zero‑emission freight solutions. The collaboration signals growing momentum in the EV truck market as logistics firms seek greener fleets.
Study Finds Green Innovation Boosts Profitability in Critical‑Mineral Mining Firms
Researchers analyzing 150 critical‑mineral mining companies across 12 nations report a positive link between green‑innovation strategies and financial performance. The findings suggest that sustainability can enhance profitability, influencing investors and policymakers.
Taiwan May Miss 2030 Renewable Target as Gas Capacity Grows, Minister Says
Taiwan’s renewable share sits at just 15% of electricity, far short of the 30% goal for 2030. Economy Minister Kung Ming‑hsin warned the target may be missed as new natural‑gas plants dilute the renewable mix. The government is refocusing on...
Cybersecurity Becomes Critical for Decentralized Energy Systems
Managing cyber risks in the era of decentralized energy #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/DN7O7RH2jq
Fuel Crisis Demands Immediate Shift to Renewable Energy
The fuel crisis could last for a while. It’s time for a new approach to fossil fuel use – end it Let's base our energy systems on renewables, and stop burning stuff Prof @PeterNewmanCUSP @CurtinUni and @ProfRayWills @uwanews & @FSS_Au...
Black Hills Energy to Supply Low‑Carbon Power for Meta’s New Wyoming Data Center
Black Hills Energy announced a partnership to deliver customized, low‑carbon electricity to Meta’s upcoming data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The deal leverages the utility’s Large Power Contract Service tariff and is expected to double the data‑center segment’s contribution to earnings...
AES Deploys Maximo Robots to Install 100 MW Solar in Mojave, Cutting Build Time in Half
AES tapped Maximo’s autonomous robots to install 100 MW of solar at the Bellefield complex in California’s Mojave Desert, achieving roughly double the installation speed of traditional crews. The move highlights how automation is addressing labor shortages and lowering costs across...
Proposed Solar Project Could Convert over 800 Acres of Farmland in Rural Michigan
DTE Energy has filed a proposal for a large‑scale solar farm in Ingersoll Township, Midland County, that could cover 600 to 800 acres of privately owned farmland. The development is slated to produce up to 129 megawatts, enough to power...
Cargill Upgrades Hydrocolloids Site to Cut Emissions and Improve Efficiency
Cargill is investing €25 million (US$29.5 million) to modernise its Baupte, France, hydrocolloids plant with Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) technology. The upgrade is projected to slash site emissions by roughly 45 % – about 13,700 tons of CO₂ each year – while preserving production...
Wasps Nest Inside 28-Year-Old Solar Junction Box
Dismantled 28-year-old PV system reveals wasps nest in junction box #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/IzKWLsDvrp https://t.co/l5aPSdgX8J
How HutanBio Plans to Decarbonise Heavy Transport by Growing Microalgae in Deserts
HutanBio is developing desert‑based micro‑algae photobioreactors to produce low‑carbon, drop‑in fuels for heavy transport such as ships, trucks, trains and aircraft. The closed‑loop system captures CO₂ from the air or industrial sources, harvests algae, and converts the biomass via hydrothermal...
Battery Recycling Startup Renewable Metals Charges up on $12 Million Series A
Australian battery recycling startup Renewable Metals closed a $12 million Series A round, led by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and joined by European Metal Recycling, Investible and Climate Tech Partners. The funding will launch a 2,000‑tonne‑per‑year demonstration plant in Kewdale, Western...
Australia’s Fuel Shock Should Trigger a Wider Re-Evaluation of Energy Alternatives
Australia is experiencing a sharp fuel shock as petrol and diesel prices surged to around A$260‑$324 per litre (≈$170‑$215 USD). The spike has pressured the east‑coast gas market, which is tightening ahead of winter, prompting a federal response. Analysts argue...
EU Cross‑border Tender Powers First Operational Solar Project
First solar project backed by EU’s cross-border tender starts operating #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/0yRno2hqGi https://t.co/ixjGAOT9Vk
São Paulo Launches BYD SkyRail Line 17, Brazil’s First Medium‑Capacity Elevated Rail
São Paulo inaugurated Line 17 on March 31, the city’s first BYD SkyRail system, connecting Congonhas Airport to dense urban districts. The medium‑capacity, fully automated line uses a compact concrete guide beam and onboard battery storage, promising faster trips and lower...
H.I.G. Capital Acquires Inventus Power to Grow Global Battery Portfolio
H.I.G. Capital announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Inventus Power, a global lithium‑ion battery maker. The deal adds manufacturing sites in the U.S., Mexico, China and Brazil to H.I.G.’s $74 bn alternative‑investment platform, underscoring private‑equity appetite for clean‑energy...
Swiss Datacenter Efficiency Association Debuts Global First Energy‑Use Calculator
The Swiss Datacenter Efficiency Association (SDEA) launched the world’s first calculator that quantifies a data centre’s total energy, water and carbon footprint. The tool, recognized at Data Centre World London, seeks to standardise reporting for an industry that consumes roughly...
U.S. Coal Retirements Reach 15‑Year Low as Hydropower Outlook Improves
The U.S. power sector retired just 2.6 GW of coal‑fired capacity in 2025, the lowest annual total since 2010, even as the Energy Information Administration projects a 5% jump in hydropower output for 2026. Meanwhile, Massachusetts regulators fined the Pittsfield peaker...
Delska Opens 10 MW AI‑Optimized Data Center in Riga, Wins Top Construction Award
Delska inaugurated its EU North Riga LV DC1 facility, a 10 MW data center built for AI and high‑performance computing, and received the Latvian Construction Annual Award. The launch, attended by over 400 officials and industry leaders, underscores the Baltic region’s...
Robots Are Quietly Building the Future of Renewable Energy
Robots are rapidly transforming renewable energy construction and operations by automating tasks from site surveying to turbine maintenance. In California, Maximo’s 3‑meter robots installed 100 MW of solar at double the traditional speed, while Civ Robotics’ CivDot marks 3,000 layout points...
Graphene Oxide Nanofluids Cool Solar Modules Efficiently
Cooling solar modules with nanofluids based on graphene oxide, Mxene #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/KiDtc1yi4D
200 Bidirectional EV Chargers To Be Used In Trial
Sweden’s state‑owned utility Vattenfall, together with Energy Bank and Volkswagen, will deploy 200 bidirectional electric‑vehicle chargers as a pilot. The chargers can both charge EVs and discharge stored energy back to the grid, creating a distributed virtual power plant. If...
MyNu Energy Debuts Mobile Solar‑Battery Storage Solution
MyNu Energy launches mobile solar and battery energy storage system #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/HCmxEXi1ta
Mangrove Lithium Opens North America’s First Electrochemical Refinery in British Columbia
Mangrove Lithium inaugurated a 1,000‑tonne‑per‑year electrochemical lithium‑hydroxide refinery in Delta, British Columbia, the first of its kind in North America. The plant, capable of supplying enough material for roughly 25,000 electric vehicles, is positioned to reduce Canada’s reliance on overseas...