Governor Spanberger Delivers on Energy Affordability, Blazing a Path for State Leaders Nationwide
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a suite of energy bills aimed at lowering electricity rates, improving grid reliability, and accelerating solar and storage deployment. The legislation includes streamlined residential solar permitting, higher energy‑storage targets, and expanded shared‑solar programs that add 625 MW of capacity. Virginia now ranks ninth in the nation with 7.6 GW of solar, enough for 850,000 homes, and the state expects to double that capacity within five years. The measures are touted as a template for other states seeking affordable clean‑energy solutions.
Adani Energy Commissions 1,000 MW Power Link in Mumbai
Adani Energy Solutions Limited commissioned a 1,000 MW high‑voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai. The line comprises a 30 km overhead segment and a 50 km underground corridor and includes the world’s first compact HVDC substation built...
Aatmanirbhar 2.0: India Building Inner Strength to Get over Supply Chain Pain
India has unveiled Aatmanirbhar 2.0, a refreshed self‑reliance drive aimed at insulating critical supply chains and bolstering energy security amid the West Asia conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered ministries to draft short‑ and long‑term sector plans that cut import dependence...
Australian Developer Moves Ahead with Modular Green Hydrogen Production Plant
InterContinental Energy (ICE) announced it has secured up to AUD 1.6 million ($1.14 million) in Australian federal funding to develop a digital twin for its patented P2(H2)Node modular system. The company also signed the first licence for the node, marking the transition from...
Hazer and KBR Complete Commercial-Scale Hydrogen Design Package for Global Rollout
Hazer Group and engineering firm KBR have finished a commercial‑scale Process Design Package (PDP) for the Hazer methane‑pyrolysis hydrogen technology. The PDP outlines a standardised 30,000‑tonne‑per‑year hydrogen plant design, intended to streamline feasibility studies, basic engineering and front‑end engineering work....
Running on Empty: Sydney’s Answer to the Global Fuel Crisis Lies in Renewable Energy Zones
Sydney’s surge in rooftop solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles is reshaping the city’s energy profile, turning households into micro‑grids that reduce reliance on oil and gas. The Committee for Sydney estimates that up to 75% of the metropolis’s annual...
Dominican Republic Launches $600 MW Renewable Tender Requiring Battery Storage
The Dominican Republic and its Unified Council of Distribution Companies (CUED) opened bids for a 600 MW renewable power purchase agreement that obliges developers to include four‑hour battery storage. The move seeks to accelerate the country’s target of 30% renewable electricity...
Europe Deploys 3.4 GWh of Battery Storage in March, Capturing 19% of Global Installations
Europe brought 3.4 GWh of grid‑scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) online in March, accounting for 19% of global installations and surpassing the continent’s cumulative 2023 deployments. The surge, driven by seven projects of 100 MWh or more, signals accelerating storage rollout...
Tata Power Chooses Databricks to Power AI‑Driven Energy Management
Tata Power, the Indian utility giant, has selected Databricks as its enterprise‑wide AI and data platform partner. The move will unify data engineering, analytics and AI across the company’s grid, renewable, and consumer‑facing businesses, accelerating real‑time insights and smarter energy...
Bloom Energy's Oracle Deal Spurs Scandium Boom
Congratulations to Bloom Energy $BE on their deal with Oracle The koala is absolutely thrilled to see the demand growth trajectory for bloom boxes inflect higher and higher 4kg per 100kw scandium density (Gemini screenshot below) is ~40 tonnes per GW Let’s...
Suniva Announces 4.5 GW Solar Cell Plant in South Carolina
Suniva to build 4.5 GW solar cell factory in South Carolina #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/YMH2nW27oz
Protesters March 700 Kilometres to Save Sacred Groves From Solar Development
Villagers from Jaisalmer district began a 700‑km foot march toward Jaipur to demand protection for their sacred groves, orans, and traditional pasture lands threatened by large‑scale solar‑power projects. The protest highlights that the state has earmarked over 44,000 hectares for...
Stegra Secures Funding to Build First Major Green‑Steel Mill
Stegra lands funding to complete world’s first major green-steel mill #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/6HfQXWLlcP
AI Hacks Reveal Remote Shutdown Vulnerability in Microinverters
AI-enabled hacks expose remote shutdown risk in microinverters #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/p4PdEDHSAO
ZincFive Hits 2 GW of Nickel‑Zinc Battery Capacity, Accelerating Data Center Adoption
ZincFive announced it has delivered or contracted over 2 GW of nickel‑zinc battery capacity worldwide, underscoring fast‑moving adoption in data center power systems. The milestone highlights the technology’s high power density, safety and zero‑emission credentials versus lead‑acid and lithium‑ion alternatives.
Neoen Begins Construction on First 6‑Hour Mega Battery
“Boots on the ground:” Site works begin at Neoen’s first 6-hour big battery #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/R3ukH8q8IN https://t.co/pk0DKjZQj0
Greek Utility Builds 2.13 GW Solar Farm on Former Coal Mine
Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/37U9NvC13u https://t.co/Q8vsTuqtmw
India Adds Record 64,895 MW Power Capacity in a Year, 52,095 MW Renewable
India commissioned a record 64,895 MW of power capacity in one year, including 52,095 MW from renewable sources. The expansion, highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's energy agenda, marks a major step toward the country's climate and energy‑security goals.
Experts Offer Strategies to Overcome US Energy Storage Bottlenecks
Experts weigh in on navigating supply chain bottlenecks in US energy storage #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/nWdxoTZoHR
Danish Giant Delivers Gigascale Battery to Grid
Danish giant sells giga-scale battery as project readies to hit the grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/EXmu0gneVh https://t.co/wFxd1ttud3
Cala Debuts Smart Heat‑Pump Water Heater, Aiming to Disrupt Home Energy Market
Cala, the first startup to enter the heat‑pump water heater (HPWH) space, launched its smart HPWH late last year. The product combines predictive controls, real‑time data integration and thermal‑storage capabilities to maximize efficiency for electrified homes. Founder Michael Rigney says...
Q&A: As Thailand Bets on EVs, What Will Happen to the Spent Batteries?
Thailand is accelerating its electric‑vehicle agenda, with Chinese automakers like BYD opening a 150,000‑vehicle plant and the government targeting 30 % zero‑emission vehicle production by 2030. The rapid rollout will generate roughly 200,000 tonnes of spent EV batteries by 2033 and 2.5 million tonnes...
Find The Lego: How Indonesia Can Turn Diesel Generator Retirement Into A Scalable Program
Indonesia’s state utility PLN announced a plan to replace diesel generators at 741 remote sites with solar‑plus‑battery systems. The diesel fleet currently supplies about 2.3 TWh a year, consuming roughly 0.7 billion litres of fuel and costing $700‑$820 million annually. Replacing it would...
'Green Cliffs of Dover': Port of Dover Becomes First UK Port to Reach Net Zero Emissions
The Port of Dover announced it reached net‑zero emissions for its Scope 1 and 2 activities in 2023, becoming the first UK port to do so. The milestone arrives five years before any other British port’s target and 25 years ahead of...
European Industrial Leaders Aim to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen
The European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen & Derivatives (ERA) was launched in the European Parliament on April 14, bringing together 11 leading industrial CEOs to coordinate Europe’s clean‑hydrogen strategy. ERA will act as a unified voice to policymakers and align...
SOLARAMA – Big Proof From Aptera and Big Savings for Solar + EV Drivers
Aptera’s chief executive demonstrated that his solar‑powered vehicle produced more electricity in a day than the solar array on his Illinois home. The test showed the car’s integrated panels can generate enough energy to fully recharge its 100‑mile range battery...
NAACP Lawsuit Accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of Polluting Black Neighborhoods Near Memphis
The NAACP, joined by environmental groups Southern Environmental Law Center and Earthjustice, filed a federal lawsuit alleging Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is violating the Clean Air Act by operating up to 27 unpermitted methane‑gas turbines that power its Memphis...
New Lithium Finds Slash Battery Costs, Accelerate 100% Renewable Shift
With the discovery of 30% more world lithium resources in one year, battery-electric vehicle and stationary battery storage prices should continue to drop rapidly, facilitating world electrification and the inevitable transition to 100% WindWaterSolar across all energy sectors.
NAACP Sues xAI over Data Center Pollution
The NAACP has filed a federal lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech, alleging that the companies operate 27 unpermitted methane gas turbines to power the Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis. The suit seeks a Clean...
Introducing, the CORE Carbon Removal Framework
Carbon180 unveiled the Community‑Informed, Open Access, Reviewed, and Evaluated (CORE) Carbon Removal Framework, a comprehensive guide for responsible carbon removal projects. The framework centers on three beneficiaries—communities, climate, and ecosystems—and embeds principles such as justice, equity, transparency, and net negativity....
Ionna Is Teaming Up With Circle K To Boost Its EV Charging Network
Ionna, a consortium of eight automakers, announced a partnership with convenience‑store chain Circle K to install high‑powered EV chargers at more than 350 locations across the United States. The deal also transfers Circle K’s existing network of 378 charging ports at 93...
Goodman, DataBank Partner on 32-MW LA Data Center
DataBank and Goodman Group have formed a joint venture to develop a 32‑MW data center in Vernon, Los Angeles, slated to open in December 2026 with an initial 6 MW and full capacity by September 2027. The project is part of...
Microsoft’s New Data Centers Out‑emit 15 Smallest Nations
Fun new @stand.earth research just out. Microsoft's three new massive hashtag#Petrotech fossil-fuelled data centres will: - Increase Microsoft's emissions 160% - Have higher emissions than power sectors of each of Greece, Ireland, Sri Lanka, New Zealand... - Have higher emissions than the...
MagniX Launches New Electric Engine for the General Aviation Market
magniX unveiled the magniAIR air‑cooled electric engine, delivering 175 kW at only 55 kg, aimed at general aviation’s recreational and training segments. The motor will be integrated into a Van’s Aircraft RV‑10 kit plane with a first flight slated for later this...
From LEED to Living: Aligning Smart Tech with Next-Gen Green Building Certifications
Building owners are shifting from paper‑based green credits to performance‑driven certifications such as LEED v5, WELL, and RESET. The new standards require continuous verification through real‑time sensors, AI optimization, and data analytics, turning decarbonization, indoor air quality, and occupant wellness...
Uzbekistan Secures $6.08 Billion Deal to Build 160,000‑Tonne SAF Hub
Uzbekistan and Allied Biofuels FE LLC signed a $6.08 billion agreement in Perth to construct a large‑scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) complex in the Khorezm region. The facility will produce more than 160,000 tonnes of SAF a year, along with e‑SAF...
Oracle Secures Up to 2.8 GW of Bloom Energy Fuel‑Cell Power for AI Data Centers
Oracle announced an expanded agreement to purchase up to 2.8 GW of fuel‑cell electricity from Bloom Energy for its AI‑focused data centers, adding to an existing 1.2 GW contract. The deal highlights a shift toward rapid, low‑carbon power solutions as AI workloads...
AI Data Center Moratorium: Balancing Energy, Community, and Growth Risks
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, which would freeze new AI‑focused data‑center construction until federal safeguards on energy, water, labor and civil liberties are in place. The proposal arrives as at least...
California County Jail to Save $12 Million in Energy Costs with Solar Carport and Tesla Battery
Sunrock Distributed Generation has commissioned a 1.243‑MW solar carport and a 1.043‑MW/2.087‑MWh Tesla Megapack battery at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas, California. Funded through a power‑purchase agreement, the system is projected to generate over 2,000 MWh of clean electricity each...
World Lithium Reserves Surge, Fueling Full EV Transition
New data: no shortage of lithium in the world for a 100% WWS transition. @USGS says known world lithium resources increased by 30% in one year, from 115.1 in 2024 to 150 million tons in 2025. That is enough for 19 billion...
Greece Adds 1.9 GW Solar Capacity in 2025
Greece installs 1.9 GW of PV capacity in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/t1PLkvG9dI
Adani, Minerva Forge JV on Indian Renewable Projects- #BeltAndRoad #Economy #Infrastructure
Adani Renewable Energy Middle East, a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy, has signed a joint‑venture agreement with UAE‑based Minerva Holding RSC. Minerva will take a 20% equity stake in a new UAE‑registered vehicle that will develop solar and wind projects...
Vietnam's GG Power Launches 5 GWh BESS Plant, Backed by Government
Vietnam’s GG Power opens 5GWh BESS factory, government emphasises support for local supply chain #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/jJekahGYpp
Aroma Solar Opens 1.2 GW Module Factory in India
Aroma Solar launches 1.2 GW module factory in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/T1YSjCLQtj
Aptera CEO Shows His Solar Car Producing More Energy than His Home Solar
Aptera co‑CEO Steve Fambro posted that his solar‑electric vehicle was producing about 363 watts of power at 8 a.m., more than double the 136 watts generated by his home rooftop. The 700‑watt solar array wrapped around the car’s body is engineered...
Datacenters Are Fully Fungible—Overlooked Key Fact
The most important point of this that no one is mentioning is that these datacenters are completely fungible.
Denmark Hits 92% Clean Power, Exports Surplus
"But the wind doesn't always blow" Denmark just hit 92% low-carbon electricity in 2025, with 0 lumps of coal burned for 3 straight months While Big Oil's victims stay hijacked by volatile prices, the Danes are exporting clean energy to their neighbors https://t.co/mMtu3lU8ne...
Electron Beam Welding: Unlocking a New Era for Heavy Section Nuclear Components
Electron beam welding (EBW) for heavy‑section nuclear components has moved from a research concept to a production‑ready technology. Recent demonstrations show full‑girth welds on 1.8‑meter‑diameter shells completed in under an hour, a dramatic drop from the week‑long arcs previously required....
Homes Can Lend Electricity to AI Data Centers
Your house could loan power to AI data centers with new Span product #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/c02apEnncI
Nuclear Complements, Not Replaces, Europe’s Fossil Fuel Mix
Myth: European countries should unleash nuclear because they need an affordable, reliable energy source to replace fossil fuels. Truth: European countries should unleash nuclear because they would benefit from an affordable, reliable energy source *in addition to* fossil fuels.