Scientists Are Turning Bread Into Fuel. It Could Revolutionize Manufacturing.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have shown that feeding ordinary bread crumbs to unmodified Escherichia coli, together with a biocompatible catalyst, produces hydrogen gas at yields higher than traditional fossil‑fuel hydrogenation. The hybrid chemo‑microbial process demonstrated carbon‑negative life‑cycle emissions, turning waste bread into a clean energy feedstock. This method could replace conventional hydrogenation in the production of polymers, food fats, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals. By leveraging waste streams, the approach also reduces landfill and greenhouse‑gas output.
Gendome 3,072Wh Home3000 Power Station at Exclusive New $748 Low, Autel 4-Cam Solar Security Kit New $180 Low, EGO, More
The Thursday Green Deals spotlight a deep discount on Gendome’s 3,072 Wh Home3000 portable power station, now $748—a 67% price cut. Autel’s 4‑camera outdoor solar security kit drops to $180, while EGO’s 52‑inch Z6 zero‑turn electric riding mower is offered at...
EG4 and Outback Power Advantage Programs Bring DIY-Friendly Pre-Paid Battery Leases to Homeowners
Texas‑based EG4 and Outback Power have launched “Advantage” programs that provide homeowners with pre‑paid battery leases. The offerings bundle a hybrid inverter with standardized battery packs and allow either DIY or installer‑led installation to keep costs low. Eligible participants receive...
Ten Years of IoT in Building Automation: 2016 to 2026
Over the past decade, building automation has shifted from siloed, proprietary controllers to open, cloud‑connected IoT ecosystems. Falling sensor costs and protocols like MQTT and BACnet/IP enabled real‑time data collection, while the COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated remote monitoring and highlighted cybersecurity...
UMass Study Finds States Approve Most Solar Projects in Under 1 Year
A University of Massachusetts Amherst study of 460 wind and solar projects in 19 states finds most receive permits within roughly a year, with a 90% overall approval rate. Kentucky and Mississippi process applications about five months faster than the...
Alternatives Standing on Their Own
Conservative critics who once demanded subsidies for renewable energy now observe that solar, wind and other alternatives are becoming financially self‑sufficient. Declining technology costs and improved capacity factors have allowed clean power to compete with fossil fuels on pure market...
Why Are Communities Pushing Back Against Data Centers?
The United States is witnessing a rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers, with over 4,000 already operating and another 3,000 planned, driven by AI demand and state tax incentives. Communities are pushing back as these facilities consume massive electricity—up to...
Agratas Gigafactory Project Secures £380m in UK Government Funding
Agratas has secured £380 million of UK government funding for its planned gigafactory in Somerset, part of a broader £470 million package aimed at decarbonising road transport. The investment will fund the construction of an EV battery cell plant designed to supply...
UK to Give £380m Grant to Tata Battery Factory in Somerset
The UK government is providing a £380 million (≈$483 million) grant to Tata’s Agratas subsidiary for its Somerset gigafactory, which will supply batteries to Jaguar Land Rover. The plant is slated to create 4,200 jobs long‑term and aims for 40 GWh annual capacity, though production...
As EV Load Grows, Utilities Use Managed Charging to Harness Flexibility, Lower Costs
U.S. utilities are scaling active managed‑charging (V1G) programs to spread electric‑vehicle load and defer costly grid upgrades. Automakers such as GM, Ford and Rivian are partnering with aggregators like EnergyHub, WeaveGrid and Chargescape to automate charging based on real‑time system...
Orsted: Middle East Energy Crunch Rejuvenates Europe Offshore Wind Push
Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe told Reuters that the Middle East war is accelerating Europe’s drive for energy independence, reviving offshore wind development. Soaring oil and gas prices from the U.S.–Israeli conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockage have heightened demand...
Inside AMPERA’s Bet on Subcritical Thorium Microreactors
Florida startup AMPERA is developing a factory‑built, subcritical thorium microreactor that fits in a 40‑foot shipping container and can run for 30 years without refueling. The design uses an external neutron generator to keep the core subcritical, TRISO‑encapsulated thorium fuel, and...
Wind‑Water‑Solar Combo Powers Record Demand, Cuts Gas
This is why we use a combo of WindWaterSolar Wind breaks new CAISO output record - when it is needed - at night - at 10:40 PM on 4/8: 6.699 GW Ignoring batteries, WWS also met the highest % of 24-h demand...
E-Storage Delivers Battery Storage Solutions: Canadian Solar Subsidiary E-Storage Secures Large-Scale Battery Projects in the UK
Canadian Solar’s energy‑storage arm E‑Storage has secured a £420 MWh battery contract with the UK’s Drax Group, split between a 60 MW/120 MWh system at Marfleet, England and a 150 MW/300 MWh system at Neilston, Scotland. The projects, developed by Apatura, will be built starting...
Government Eyes P60 Billion Fiscal Support for EVs
The Philippine government is drafting a P60 billion (≈$1.1 billion) fiscal incentive package under the new Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), slated for an executive order before the July State of the Nation Address. EVIS will allocate four slots, each offering P15 billion...
If only We Didn't Need so Much Petrol... The Electrification Plans NZ Has Dreamed up, and Abandoned
Rising diesel prices—now about $4 per litre and up 33 % for households—have revived New Zealand’s stalled electrification agenda. The Clean Car Discount, which collected roughly $71 million USD in levies and paid $173 million USD in subsidies, was terminated in 2023, yet EV...
Voters in Wisconsin City Pass Nation's First Data Center Referendum
Port Washington, Wisconsin voters approved a referendum that forces city leaders to obtain voter consent before granting tax incentives to data‑center developers, making it the nation’s first voter‑approved data‑center restriction. The measure does not halt the $15 billion Vantage Data Centers...
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SA Startup Refiant Raises $5M to Advance Sustainable AI
South African‑founded AI startup Refiant secured a $5 million seed round, led by climate‑tech investor VoLo Earth Ventures, to accelerate its nature‑inspired compression technology. The platform claims to shrink massive AI models—such as a 120‑billion‑parameter network—so they can run on a...
ACEN Sees 2026 a Better Year Despite Middle East War
ACEN Corp., the Ayala‑Group renewable energy arm, says 2026 will be a stronger year despite the Middle East war, citing stable operations at its overseas plants and the activation of larger power facilities. CEO Eric Francia noted that fuel‑price spikes...
Gas Turbine Supply Crunch Set to Raise Prices 195% by 2027: WoodMac
Wood Mackenzie forecasts gas turbine prices to soar to $600 per kilowatt by the end of 2027, a 195% jump from 2019 levels. The surge is driven by specialized labor shortages, hot‑section component bottlenecks, and trade‑related cost pressures, compounded by...
Brazil Hikes Ethanol Blend; Argentina Lifts Corn Forecast
In case you missed it, some pertinent news came out of South America Wednesday afternoon. 🇧🇷Brazil wants to raise ethanol's mix in gasoline to 32% from 30% by the end of June 🇦🇷Argentina's Rosario exchange raised the 25/26 corn crop to 67...
Fervo Energy Secures Major Turbine Deal for Next‑Gen Geothermal
Fervo Energy inks big turbine deal to build more next-gen geothermal #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/2db2ArIrcM
The Rise of Data Centers Brings Environmental Permitting Challenges and Litigation Risk
Data centers are booming as generative AI drives an estimated $7 trillion in global capital spending by 2030. The Trump administration’s Executive Order 14318 and related federal permits aim to accelerate construction, but state and local governments are pushing back over...
US Data Center Rollouts Stalled by Equipment Shortages
ICYMI: “.. Almost half of the US data centers planned for this year are expected to be delayed or canceled. One big reason is the shortage of electrical equipment, such as transformers, switchgear and batteries.” @business https://t.co/F04P0tZO1m https://t.co/wwlVqspf9b
Tracker PV Arrays Degrade Faster From UV than Fixed‑tilt
UNSW study finds tracker-based PV systems experience higher UV degradation than fixed-tilt arrays #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/5RRbnGXRM0 https://t.co/WmJ664hZBv
Novar Acquires 100MW Solar PV Plant in Germany, Potential to Co-Locate 160MWh BESS
Novar, the Dutch solar developer, has purchased a 100 MW photovoltaic plant in Baden‑Württemberg from German firm Stromernte. The acquisition includes a prospective 160 MWh battery‑energy‑storage system that could be co‑located with the solar assets. Stromernte will stay on board under a...
Most Solar Projects Get State Approval in Under Year
UMass study finds states approve most solar projects in under 1 year #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/XWhvWAXTye
Solar Trackers Boost Output, Might Shorten Panel Lifespan
Solar trackers have changed the game for PV generation. But are they cutting panel life short? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/g4uWC9JG79 https://t.co/RvthFUcqSx
New Edie Extra Podcast: Will the UK’s Accelerated Energy Transition Be Climate-Resilient?
The latest edie Extra podcast features a live panel from the edie 26 conference discussing the UK’s accelerated Clean Power 2030 transition and its climate‑resilience challenges. Zurich Resilience Solutions’ Sean Grundy and Daniel Keir argue that insufficient adaptation—26% of outcomes rated inadequate—poses financial risks if...
US Adds 26.6 GW Solar, Renewables Dominate 2025
US adds 26.6 GW of solar in 2025 as renewables dominate #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/uCN0ChKG5d
Empowering Nigerian Women and Youth with Clean Energy
Bringing Clean Energy Opportunities to Women and Youth in Nigerian Agriculture #energysky -- via RMI https://t.co/hRzMrMeISf
Framatome Joins Four Utilities to Advance VVER 440 Nuclear Fuel Design
Framatome and four European utilities—ČEZ, Fortum, MVM Paks NPP, and Slovenské elektrárne—have signed a contract to develop a 100% European VVER 440 fuel design called VERA‑440. The first phase focuses on fuel‑assembly design and transport containers, followed by a Lead Test Assembly program to...
JPMorgan Backs Carbon Removal Startup that Also Prevents Wildfires
Exclusive: @jpmorgan strikes carbon removal deal with startup Graphyte @CarbonCasting that doubles as wildfire prevention https://t.co/MCp67lxMCt via @axios
AI Boosts Sustainable Energy Through Policy, Infrastructure, Clean Power
AI can drive sustainable energy management. Leaders highlight that it needs three things: efficiency-focused policies, energy-efficient infrastructure, and cleaner electricity. Tech can secure energy and boost sustainability. https://t.co/jmV7eLsSHS
A. O. Smith Announces Voltex X Outdoor Split Heat Pump Water Heater
A. O. Smith, in partnership with Panasonic, launched the Voltex X Outdoor Split Heat Pump Water Heater, a cold‑climate capable HPWH that can operate at temperatures as low as 25°F. The split‑system design places the compressor outdoors, freeing indoor space,...
Midea Launches PV‑compatible Indoor Heat Pump for Tight Homes
Midea unveils PV-compatible indoor heat pump for space-constrained residential applications #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/APeN9HA8jx
South Australia Launches First‑ever Renewable Tender Under New Law
South Australia opens tender for large-scale renewables under Australian-first legislation #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/zUfY2iuDw8
Electrofuels Are Slipping Through The Trump Chopper
Electrofuels are emerging as a viable alternative to conventional jet fuel, and Boston‑based startup Sora Fuel announced a $14.6 million financing round to accelerate its low‑cost direct‑air‑capture (DAC) technology. The company claims it can capture CO₂ for under $50 a ton—about...
Anker Solix Launches 7 kWh Plug-In Battery Targeting Rooftop Solar Retrofits
Anker Solix introduced the Solarbank Max AC, a 7 kWh plug‑in home battery with a 3.5 kW bidirectional inverter that can be expanded to 42 kWh. Priced from €2,229 ($2,657) in Germany, it targets retrofitting existing rooftop PV systems without replacing the whole...
Rehlko, INNIO Have Deal For 1.25 GW of Gas Engine Capacity
Rehlko has signed a multi‑year strategic framework with INNIO Group to secure roughly 1.25 GW of gas‑engine capacity over the next three years. The agreement, executed through Rehlko’s Clarke Energy platform, is aimed at powering hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data‑center projects...
£86.5m Hydrogen Project Planned for South Yorkshire
ITM Power announced a £86.5 million investment to expand its Sheffield site, funded by £40 million from Great British Energy and a £46.5 million grant from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The expansion will install an automated line to manufacture...
Eight‑hour Pumped Hydro Moves Forward to Replace Aging Coal Plant
Fresh progress for eight-hour pumped hydro project proposed to help replace ageing coal plant #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/QCSyyGtDkm https://t.co/FMGxaGZUP7
Rolls-Royce and Yokogawa Collaborate on Small Nuclear Reactors
Rolls‑Royce SMR and Yokogawa Electric have signed a joint agreement to develop the data‑processing and control systems that will act as the "central nervous system" for the first generation of Rolls‑Royce small modular reactors. Yokogawa will design, validate, build and...
Norway’s Boreal AS Orders 20 Candela Electric Foiling Ferries
Norwegian transport operator Boreal AS has placed the world’s largest order for electric hydrofoiling ferries, purchasing 20 Candela P-12 vessels. Each boat costs roughly US$3.1 million and will be delivered between 2027 and 2030, offering 25‑knot speeds and a 40‑nautical‑mile range....
Econet InfraCo Provides Rural Clinics with Free Solar Energy
Econet InfraCo, the infrastructure arm of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, is supplying free solar power to rural clinics located within five kilometres of its telecom base stations. The scheme, launched in 2025, taps existing tower infrastructure to run vaccine refrigerators and...
KwaZulu-Natal Mineral Sands Mine Powered by New Limpopo Solar Plant
A 148 MW Bolobedu Solar Farm, built by Voltia and local empowerment partners, has begun feeding green electricity into South Africa’s grid to power Rio Tinto’s Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in KwaZulu‑Natal. The plant will slash RBM’s baseline emissions by at...
Entergy, Xcel, Others Seek to Upend Competitive Transmission Bidding in MISO, SPP
Entergy, Xcel Energy and seven other utilities have petitioned FERC to suspend competitive bidding for regional transmission projects in the MISO and SPP markets, arguing the process adds 16‑20 months to completion. The utilities seek a decision by July 16 and...
40 New EV Chargers & Solar Power Launched In LA Area
Rove has opened a new EV charging hub in Costa Mesa, California, featuring 40 fast chargers powered partially by 400 on‑site solar panels. The facility offers amenities such as free Wi‑Fi, a lounge, and proximity to a beach and Orange...
VIDEO – Energy Storage Summit 2026: What Is the Outlook for BESS Capex This Year?
At the Energy Storage Summit 2026 in London, a panel of industry leaders examined the outlook for battery‑energy‑storage‑system (BESS) capital expenditures this year. The discussion focused on how regulatory changes, supply‑chain constraints and market dynamics are driving cost pressures on...
New Jersey Lifts Nuclear Moratorium, Second State This Year
New Jersey becomes second state this year to lift its nuclear moratorium #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/eABgxl3NFI