Green Data Centres Forecast to Hit $160.9 Bn by 2031 on AI‑Driven Energy Efficiency
A new market study projects the global green data centre market will climb from $57.84 bn in 2023 to $160.87 bn by 2031, driven by AI‑intensive workloads and stricter emissions targets. The forecast highlights rapid adoption of liquid‑cooling, digital‑twin design and large‑enterprise spending, reshaping the data‑centre ecosystem.
Ayala-Led Data Center Builder Inks Supply Deal with Meralco
STT Telemedia Global Data Centers (STT GDC), a joint venture of Ayala Corp., Globe Telecom and STT Global, signed a 10‑year agreement with Meralco’s retail arm MPower to supply up to 40.5 MW of renewable electricity for its Philippine data‑center portfolio....
Japanese Group Proposes $2-Billion Gas-Fired Power Plant for Hawaii
Japan’s largest power generator JERA announced a $2 billion proposal to build a 500‑MW combined‑cycle natural‑gas plant on Oahu. The project would replace aging oil‑fired units, cut electricity costs by about 20 % and be supported by offshore LNG infrastructure, including a...
Great Green Wall Falters: Lessons From Africa's Missed Promise
The “Great Green Wall” in Africa was a bold and inspiring idea. It was supposed to be one of the biggest environmental projects in history. But, sadly, it's not working as hoped. What went wrong? Here’s a good summary. https://www.npr.org/2026/04/11/g-s1-114074/trees-africa-great-green-wall?utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads.net&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr
Britain’s Renewable Energy Glut
Britain is now generating record wind and solar power, with solar output peaking at 14.4 GW and wind output hitting new highs, occasionally surpassing grid demand and forcing curtailments. To absorb the surplus, the government has launched a scheme offering free...
AI Data Centers Face Five Hard Limits, Not Money
Everyone's talking about the AI data center buildout like it's just a money problem. It's not. There are 5 distinct hard constraints stacked on top of each other — and solving one just reveals the next. Why there...
JinkoSolar Launches Light Diamond Module, 32.7% Tandem
JinkoSolar introduced the Light Diamond lightweight, high‑strength PV module and simultaneously disclosed three Nature Energy papers that set new efficiency records for TOPCon and perovskite‑tandem cells. The moves aim to cut balance‑of‑system costs and accelerate high‑performance solar manufacturing.
Illinois Poll Shows 68% Back Regulated Data‑Center Expansion to Guard Utility Bills and Climate
A mid‑March survey of 800 likely Illinois voters found 68% favor legislation that would tightly regulate new data‑center construction to limit impacts on electricity rates, water resources and greenhouse‑gas emissions. The poll, commissioned by the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition, shows...
SWELECT Energy Evaluates Entry Into Wafer Manufacturing Business
SWELECT Energy Systems, a Chennai‑listed solar solutions firm, is evaluating entry into solar wafer manufacturing, aiming to launch within six months. The move aligns with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s proposal to add wafers to the Approved List...
How the AI Boom Is Fueling the US Copper Race
The surge in AI‑driven electricity use is turning copper into a strategic bottleneck for the United States. Domestic production has stalled, forcing reliance on imports while demand is projected to rise over 40% by 2040. Projects like Rio Tinto’s Resolution Mine...
Vipboss Pledges Earth Day Push for LiFePO4 Batteries, Signaling Rising Lithium Demand
On April 18, 2026 Vipboss launched an Earth Day sales campaign and reiterated its commitment to lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LiFePO4) battery packs. The move highlights the accelerating demand for lithium as the industry seeks safer, cobalt‑free energy storage solutions.
Mexico Deploys $314‑Petaflop Climate Supercomputer to Boost Forecasts and Renewable Planning
Mexico's government has commissioned the Coatlicue supercomputer, delivering 314 petaflops of processing power – the strongest in Latin America – to improve climate modeling, early‑warning systems and sector‑wide data analysis. The project, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum and built with...
Solar ETFs Outshine Global Clean‑Energy Funds as S&P 500 and Nasdaq‑100 Slip
ESG and clean‑energy ETFs posted a split performance on April 16, 2026: solar‑focused funds rose as much as 1.8% while global clean‑energy ETFs slipped up to 1.0%. The divergence came as the S&P 500 fell 0.3% and the Nasdaq‑100 dropped...
Nexio Power Launches NexioTrucks.com, Projecting $2.6M Annual Fleet Savings
Nexio Power, Inc. rolled out NexioTrucks.com, a rebuilt website that gives fleet operators detailed vehicle data, a fleet‑economics calculator and a full service network. The platform estimates $2.6 million in yearly savings and up to 97% lower NOx emissions versus diesel,...
Trump-Branded AI Data Center Megaproject Stalls, CEO Departs
The Trump‑branded Fermi America AI data center, billed as the world’s largest, stalled after CEO Toby Neugebauer abruptly departed, sending shares lower following a 75% decline over six months. The project still lacks an anchor hyperscaler tenant and faces cooling‑system...
Think-Tank Sues Tennessee County over Data Center and Crypto Ban, Calls Block Unconstitutional
A Tennessee think‑tank, the Beacon Center of Tennessee, filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Kentucky‑based ExoticRidge Crypto Company challenging Hawkins County's 2025 resolution that bans cryptocurrency mining and data‑center operations. ExoticRidge plans an 8 MW Bitcoin mining facility in Bulls Gap...
'It Would Break My Heart' - Wind Farm Plans Leave People Divided
The Welsh Labour government is fast‑tracking on‑shore wind projects to meet its 2035 goal of 100% renewable electricity, unveiling schemes that could add up to 27 turbines in some locations. Proposals such as the 13‑turbine RES development near Abercarn promise...
Electricity Projects Totalling 221GW Removed From Britain's Grid Connection Queue
More than 221 GW of proposed electricity projects have been cleared from Britain’s grid‑connection queue after regulatory reforms aimed at easing long‑standing bottlenecks. The backlog, which once stretched beyond 30 GW, threatened the UK’s 2030 net‑zero goals by delaying wind, solar and...
Why the Future of Energy Storage Is Spinning To Make a Comeback
Amber Kinetics is scaling long‑duration flywheel energy storage (FESS) with four‑hour discharge units, deploying them in the Philippines and other regions. The system uses solid‑steel rotors housed in a near‑perfect vacuum and levitated magnetically, promising a 30‑year lifespan and resilience...
Texas Aims 430% Renewable Demand Surge by 2032
Texas just dropped a bomb: it is forecasting a staggering 367GW of demand by 2032, a 430% increase - and 2.3 times larger than the peak demand of the entire country of Japan We are witnessing the birth of some...
Middle East Conflict Fuels 2026 Battery Boom
The war in the Middle East has accelerated lifted demand for alternatives to volatile fossil fuels, setting 2026 up to be the year of the battery https://t.co/vUdkHiRZdO
Tesla Owner Uses Emergency Solar to Trickle Charge After Running Out of Battery in Desert
YouTuber Sandro van Kuijck, driving a Tesla Model X across the Americas, ran out of battery in Chile’s Atacama Desert and deployed a custom 287‑watt solar array to trickle‑charge the vehicle. The solar panel delivered only 1‑2 km of range per hour but...
Gobi Solar Farm Catalyzes Emerging Desert Ecosystem
Solar Farm in the Gobi Desert Sparks the Rise of a New Ecosystem by @_fluxfeeds #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #TechForGood https://t.co/imEp0558C1
Understanding Man-in-the-Middle Attacks in PV Systems
Cyber threats for PV: What are man-in-the-middle attacks and how do they work #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/skCBCwYMLQ
U.S. Pushes for More Namibian Uranium to Power AI-Driven Nuclear Plants
The United States is considering a significant increase in uranium imports from Namibia to supply AI‑driven nuclear power plants. Ambassador John Giordano said the move could involve new mining output backed by American financing, a shift that challenges China’s current...
Electric Heavy Trucks Overtake Diesel, Saving $170k Each
China just quietly killed the diesel heavy truck with brutal economics. 2025 data now in: >231,100 electric heavy trucks sold (+182% YoY) >Dec 2025 Market Share: 53.9% (EVs outsold diesel) >Fleet owners saving $170k per truck over a 10-year cycle https://t.co/rDj9yndSJa https://t.co/e8lEwbVuTg
EU Expands Energy Crisis Plan: Remote Work, EVs, Heat Pumps
EU’s energy crisis response is broader than expected: remote work mandates, heat pump subsidies, EV leasing schemes — plus electrification targets and new laws to tax electricity below fossil fuels. https://t.co/vcy8KFcbHi
Bloom Energy, Oracle Commit to Up to 2.8 GW Fuel Cells for AI Data Centers
Bloom Energy and Oracle have signed a master services agreement under which Oracle will procure up to 2.8 GW of Bloom’s solid‑oxide fuel‑cell systems, with an initial 1.2 GW already slated for deployment. The deal aims to power Oracle’s fast‑growing AI and...
Solar Production Now Outpaces Global TV Set Output
More solar making electricity than TV sets using electricity Look where we are today The world now makes seven times more solar panels than TV sets Look at the surge from 2020 as China ramps it's domestic installation rate https://t.co/eKt7fjddvp
Solar Tops 2025 Additions; Wind Growth Accelerates
Solar leads global additions in 2025 as wind growth accelerates #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AU8YQxxDKA
DNV Unveils Integrated Wind‑Solar Data Platform to Boost Renewable Forecasting
DNV has launched an integrated wind‑and‑solar data‑management platform that consolidates asset information to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency across power systems. The solution is positioned to address growing data‑handling challenges as renewable portfolios expand worldwide.
Sigenergy IPO Raises HK$4.4 Bn on Hong Kong Exchange
Sigenergy lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raises HK$4.4 billion #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/zn1uol4IW8
Data Centers’ Water Impact Is Overstated
I’d encourage all the people mad about data centers because of their water use to look at this
Suzuki Producing Biogas Auto Fuel From Cow Dung in India
Suzuki Motor Corp. has launched biogas production from cow dung at two plants in Gujarat, India, converting up to 100 tons of dung daily into roughly 1.5 tons of renewable fuel. The biogas powers about 850 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles each...
China Builds World's Largest PV‑CSP Hybrid Plant
World’s largest PV-CSP plant under construction in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/fJTjiGTQmA https://t.co/Yl2K8gCI8K
Jefferies Forecasts India's Renewable Capacity to Hit 359 GW by FY25‑30
Jefferies' latest market outlook projects India's total renewable energy capacity will climb to 359 GW by the fiscal year 2025‑30. The forecast, released amid accelerating policy support, signals a steep expansion that could reshape global equipment markets and capital flows.
IEA Warns of Fuel Price Surge as Southeast Asia Rushes $1.5 Bn Renewable Build‑out
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the ongoing fuel crisis is the "largest energy security threat in history," prompting Southeast Asian governments to fast‑track renewable projects worth more than $1.5 billion. The region is adding solar, hydro, wind and pumped‑storage capacity...
A Reusable Chip for Particulate Matter Sensing
Researchers at Ajou University have unveiled a reusable chip that combines surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensing with porous membranes to selectively detect PM10 and PM2.5 particles. The device uses two filter membranes (≈11 µm and ≈3 µm pores) and an on‑chip microheater...
US Startup Launches Affordable Plug‑In Home Heat Pump
U.S. startup debuts low-cost, plug-and-play indoor heat pump for residential use #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/gb8N1baGyA
Redwood Materials, GM Sign MOU to Deploy EV Batteries for Grid‑Scale Storage
Redwood Materials and General Motors have signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding to accelerate deployment of grid‑scale energy storage using both fresh U.S.‑made batteries and second‑life packs from GM EVs. The deal aims to meet soaring electricity demand, especially from...
China Begins Building US$1 Billion Hydropower Station in Cambodia Amid Energy Crisis
China’s state‑owned China National Heavy Machinery Corporation has broken ground on the Upper Tatay pumped‑storage hydropower project in Cambodia’s Koh Kong province. The $1 billion, 1‑gigawatt facility will act as a “green power bank,” storing excess solar and wind energy and releasing...
?Hormuz Shock? Opportunity to Accelerate Energy Transition- #Wealth #AssetManagement #AssetFinance
The unexpected closure of the Strait of Hormuz in April 2026 halted roughly 25% of global oil, 20% of LNG, and a third of fertilizer shipments, prompting the IMF to label the event a “global, yet asymmetric” rupture. Countries that...
U.S. Energy Policy Must Balance Speed, Cost, Reliability
Since 2020, the private sector has preferred wind and solar power with federal incentives. These sources with batteries have dominated recently, accounting for 90% of all new capacity, largely credited for saving the Texas grid. Nuclear power offers a different set of...
Microreactors Go Public, Target $1/kWh with Military Orders
These are microreactors and they are all going public… @oklo @RadiantNuclear Valar Atomics Aalo Atomics Antares Nuclear They start at $1/kWh and will need orders from the US Military bases to scale up production and get costs down to something reasonable.
Asymmetry Spawns Superior SiC Superjunctions
Researchers at Rohm have unveiled a unified analytical framework for silicon‑carbide (SiC) superjunction devices that incorporates crystal‑axis impact‑ionisation anisotropy and arbitrary geometric asymmetry. By tuning the width and doping of n‑ and p‑type pillars, the asymmetric semi‑superjunction design reduces specific...
Stress-Tested, Future-Ready GaN
Infineon is scaling lateral GaN HEMTs that combine ultra‑low on‑state resistance with high breakdown voltage, leveraging GaN’s 3.44 eV bandgap and high electron mobility. The company’s reliability program adds accelerated lifetime tests, wafer‑level DHTOL screening and extensive statistical analysis to exceed...
Europe’s Energy Problem Isn’t the Transition—It’s That Europe Never Finished It
Europe’s energy transition is stalled halfway – renewable generation rose while grid, storage and flexibility investments lagged. Recent crises, from the 2022 Ukraine war to the 2026 Hormuz Strait closure, exposed the fragility of Europe’s fossil‑fuel dependence. The article argues...
Denza Z9GT Charges in Five Minutes—Will It Compete?
It charges in five minutes. But can China's Denza Z9GT EV crack the competition? https://t.co/MYiGEv5Y1M via @ft
CMS Guides Launch of 57.6 MW Solar Park and 24/48 MWh Storage in Bulgaria
CMS has advised on the commissioning of the 57.6‑MW‑peak Sinitovo photovoltaic plant and its co‑located 24/48‑MWh battery energy storage system in Bulgaria. The project, developed by Solar Park Trakiya JSCo with Drag Holding, secured roughly $43 million in EuroBank Bulgaria financing,...
AI-Powered Computer Vision Scales Wildlife Monitoring at Wind Farms
Spoor outlines its vision for AI-based biodiversity monitoring, using computer vision to scale wildlife tracking across wind energy sites. https://t.co/kVqY7yUOqm