71,482 EV Fast Chargers Operating In The US Now
The U.S. now hosts 71,482 public DC fast EV chargers spread across 15,031 locations, according to the DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. Those fast ports are part of a broader network of 274,665 public charging points, which also includes roughly 11,000 ultrafast chargers capable of 350 kW+ rates at 2,386 stations. This expansion has unfolded despite limited federal incentives and a politically hostile environment for clean‑energy policies. The growing density of high‑speed chargers is reshaping the practical range of electric vehicles for long‑distance travel.
California Proposed Decision on Community Solar ‘Virtually Ensures No Projects Will Be Built’
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision that rejects the industry‑backed Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) and adopts the lower, utility‑favored Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) rate for community solar. By replacing NVBT with ACC, the CPUC effectively removes...
BMW Canada Integrates Tesla Superchargers and Shell Recharge in Dashboards
BMW Canada has woven the Shell Recharge network and Tesla Superchargers into its My BMW and MINI apps, giving owners a unified charging interface for Canada and the United States. The integration adds over 30,000 public chargers and routes Tesla’s NACS...
Insulation Manufacturer Commissions 3rd Rooftop Solar Project
REC Solar and Dynamic Energy have completed an 881‑kW rooftop solar array on Kingspan Insulation North America’s manufacturing plant in Mendota, Illinois. The system occupies 50,000 sq ft and is expected to produce roughly 1 GWh of clean electricity each year, contributing to...
Clean Power Is Up and Will Get a War Boost: Three Things to Know
Clean power adoption is accelerating, driven by soaring fossil fuel prices amid the Iran war. Solar‑plus‑storage projects in Saudi Arabia can supply power at $45 /MWh for 65% of the year and meet almost all demand at $70 /MWh, supporting the kingdom’s...
Data Center Energy Spend Rivals Global Solar Investment
Rystad Energy reports that global data‑center capital expenditure reached $770 billion in 2025, equalling worldwide photovoltaic investment and overtaking upstream oil and gas spending. Roughly 40% of that spend now goes to energy‑related systems such as cooling, power distribution and thermal...
JPMorgan Signs 10-Year Biomass-Based Carbon Removal Deal
JPMorgan Chase has signed a ten‑year agreement to buy 60,000 tons of durable carbon‑removal credits from cleantech startup Graphyte. The credits will be generated at Graphyte’s Project Loblolly in Arkansas and the upcoming Project Ponderosa in Arizona, both using the...
Experts Call for Immediate Rollout of Proven Clean‑Energy Tech in Canada
In a live discussion hosted by citizen group SCAN, climate‑tech expert Michael Barnard warned that Canada already has the tools to decarbonise 98% of its emissions, but policy inertia and political will are stalling implementation. He urged an accelerated rollout...
Richardson Electronics Beats Forecast, COO Diddell Details Growth Strategy
Richardson Electronics reported Q1 revenue of $53.7 million, a 2.2% year‑over‑year increase, and beat analyst expectations. COO Wendy S. Diddell used the earnings call to highlight an 84% surge in Green Energy Solutions sales and a $10 million inventory expansion, prompting a...
Construction Begins on 102-MW Murch Solar Project in Michigan
Greensol, the U.S. arm of Spain’s Greening, has broken ground on the 102‑MW Murch Solar project in Van Buren County, Michigan. The development is being led by Heelstone Renewable Energy, a Qualitas Energy subsidiary. Greensol provides turnkey EPC services, leveraging...
'Basking in a Solar Surge': UK Smashes Solar Generation Record Two Days in a Row
Britain’s solar farms generated a record‑breaking 14.4 GW of electricity during a single half‑hour period, marking the highest output ever recorded in the UK. The milestone was achieved on two consecutive days following unusually sunny weather after the Easter weekend. The...
Large-Scale Solar Surpasses 1 TWac Worldwide
Wiki‑Solar’s latest analysis shows that the world’s utility‑scale solar fleet crossed the 1 TWac threshold in 2025, aggregating 1,008 GWac across 33 leading markets. The record‑setting year added nearly 250 GWac, pushing large‑scale solar to represent about 92% of global utility‑scale capacity. China...
Two Savion Solar Projects Completed in the Midwest
Joint venture Tango Holdings, combining Shell’s Savion Equity and Ares Infrastructure Opportunities, has placed two 100‑MW utility‑scale solar farms into commercial operation in Indiana and Ohio, delivering 200 MW of clean power to the U.S. grid. The Elkhart County project in...
'This War Is a Reckoning for Our Energy System – the Green Solution Is Clear'
The article warns that the war in the Middle East has exposed the fragility of a global fuel system still dependent on stagnant crude production. It argues that only large‑scale wind and solar farms converting power into green hydrogen and...
SP Energy Networks Launches Flexbility Platform
SP Energy Networks has introduced ElectronConnect, a new flexibility platform designed to streamline participation in grid‑balancing markets. Developed with flexibility service providers, the platform already supports month‑ahead markets that help match supply and demand. The initiative aims to accelerate the...
How to Delaminate End-of-Life Solar Modules with Ultrasonic Cavitation
A German‑Turkish research team introduced a solvent‑free ultrasonic cavitation process to delaminate end‑of‑life crystalline‑silicon photovoltaic modules. The technique fully separates the glass from the front EVA layer and partially releases silicon fragments, achieving an 82.2% mass‑based delamination efficiency. Laboratory tests...
Aggreko to Deliver ‘Australia’s Largest’ Off-Grid Renewable Hybrid Power Plant
Aggreko announced a landmark 15‑year power purchase agreement with Harmony Gold to supply the Eva copper project in northwest Queensland. The off‑grid hybrid plant will combine a 118 MW solar farm, a 250 MWh battery storage system and a 104 MVA thermal generator,...
ITM Power Wins £86.5m UK Backing for Sheffield Hydrogen Electrolyser Factory
ITM Power secured £86.5 million from the UK government and Great British Energy to expand its Sheffield electrolyser factory, targeting a 1 GW production capacity. The investment will add a new production line and create over 400 jobs, positioning the site as...
DESNZ Launches Pilot for Non-Pipeline Carbon Capture Transport
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has launched the Non‑Pipeline Transport (NPT) Pathfinder, a pilot to test road, rail and ship CO₂ transport alongside existing pipelines. The initiative follows the December 2024 contracts for the Teesside carbon...
GridStor, Axpo Execute Energy Storage Revenue Swap Agreement for 440MWh Texas BESS
GridStor and Swiss utility Axpo have executed a revenue‑swap agreement for the 220 MW/440 MWh Hidden Lakes battery‑energy‑storage system in Galveston County, Texas. The swap converts volatile merchant market revenue into a fixed, guaranteed payment, allowing GridStor to de‑risk its investment while...
How California Fleets Are Tackling $7 Diesel With Electric Trucks
Diesel prices in California have surged past $7 per gallon, a 55% increase since early 2026, prompting carriers to confront soaring fuel surcharges that jumped 20% in just two weeks. In response, many fleets are accelerating purchases of battery‑electric trucks,...
Sub-Zero
Germany’s power market plunged into deep negative pricing on Monday as unusually strong wind and solar output covered roughly 80% of the nation’s electricity demand. Intraday prices fell to -€324 per megawatt‑hour (about $353) and imbalance fees dropped to -€4,632/MWh...
Planet-Friendly Logistics
In February the U.S. government repealed the EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, stripping the agency of authority to regulate greenhouse‑gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Despite this policy reversal, the logistics sector—particularly maritime shipping—continues to pursue decarbonization, with the International...
Renewable Natural Gas: What Investors Should Know
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is poised for a surge in M&A activity as investors chase climate‑friendly fuel credits and long‑term contracts. Analyst Dave Lindenmuth warns that while the sector offers strong ESG appeal, it also faces feedstock volatility, regulatory patchwork,...
Last Turbines Arrive at One of Sunshine State’s Biggest Wind Projects, with a Big Battery Included
The final 41 turbines have arrived at Queensland’s Wambo wind farm, completing the 254 MW second stage and bringing the total capacity to 506 MW across 81 turbines. Stage one’s 252 MW is already connected to the grid, and the project includes a...
The Clock Is Ticking: Coal Is Down, Prices Have Fallen, but Wind Projects Are Very, Very Late
Australia’s National Electricity Market is seeing coal’s share dip below 50% and evening‑peak prices fall sharply, driven by growing battery capacity and reduced coal generation. However, the anticipated wind build‑out is stalling, with developers missing final investment decisions and construction...
Italy ‘Definitely’ Most Attractive European Market for Solar Development
Jan‑Philip Kock, chief of staff at German IPP Encavis, said Italy is the most attractive European market for solar‑only projects, citing strong industrial demand, high gas‑driven power prices and the government’s Energy Release scheme that subsidises electricity for renewable investors....
Data Centers to Consume 220% More Power by 2030
Goldman Sachs "now projects global power demand from data centers to grow 220% by 2030 relative to 2023 levels, up from 175% previously."
Renewable Energy Boom Tied to Chinese Supply Chains
As countries turn to renewable sources to bolster their energy security, a lot of that equipment will come from China. https://t.co/dUqNCMJTGA
Sora Fuel Raises $14.6 Million to Produce Jet Fuel From Air, Water, and Clean Energy
Climate‑tech startup Sora Fuel announced a $14.6 million financing round to accelerate its air‑to‑fuel technology that converts water, ambient CO₂ and renewable electricity into carbon‑negative jet fuel. The Boston‑based company claims its integrated direct‑air‑capture process can capture CO₂ for under $50...
Dynamic Line Ratings Adopted by 20 Nations, Outpacing Grant Debates
We invented dynamic line ratings. Shipped it to the UK. Then Belgium. Brazil. India. Now 20 countries are using US tech to get more out of their grid while we debate $500M grants @Energy. Lets do better. https://t.co/NtmzFLRY18
India's Data Center Boom a Bottomless Pit
India’s data‑centre market is surging, with projected investment exceeding $100 billion by 2027 and capacity slated to hit 10 GW by 2030. AI, 5G and data‑localisation rules are driving the growth, but the build‑out will demand an extra 40 TWh of power, pushing...
How LECO Process Could Push TOPCon Solar Cell Efficiency Beyond 26%
Researchers at UNSW and Chinese specialist Laplace have demonstrated that laser‑enhanced contact optimization (LECO) can lift industrial TOPCon solar cell efficiency beyond 26%. By applying intense laser pulses to under‑fired contacts while maintaining a reverse bias, LECO dramatically lowers contact...
UK to Require 62,000 New Rapid Chargers by 2030 to Meet EV Demand
Knight Frank’s latest report warns that the UK will need an extra 62,000 rapid EV chargers by 2030, requiring roughly 1,900 acres of land. The country’s electric‑vehicle fleet is expected to swell to 7.6 million vehicles, representing about 20% of all...
Alstom Acquires Cummins Hydrogen Fuel Cell Business
Alstom announced the acquisition of Cummins' rail hydrogen fuel‑cell business, adding engineering, product and support capabilities along with the Herten, Germany manufacturing site. The deal value was not disclosed. Cummins had earlier halted new electrolyser sales after incurring $458 million in...
Maryland Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Managing Impact of Large Load Users on the Grid
The Maryland Senate approved the Utility Relief Act, targeting the grid impact of large load users such as data centers, and sent it to a conference committee for reconciliation with the House version. The Senate lowered the load‑factor threshold, potentially...
TST Launches ‘Dragonize’ Depot Charging Network to Scale Electric Truck Operations
TST Logistik has unveiled "dragonize," a cooperative depot‑charging network for electric trucks, backed by the digital platform DepotOS. The first hub in Worms, Germany, features eight high‑power chargers (three 400 kW, three 240 kW, two 160 kW) and 7.5 MW of on‑site solar, serving...
ERCOT Proposes $1,500/MW Incentive for Legacy Texas Storage to Adopt Grid Stability Support
ERCOT has introduced a $1,500 per megawatt incentive, backed by a $25 million fund, to encourage owners of legacy energy storage and renewable assets in Texas to retrofit their inverters to grid‑forming capability. The proposal, presented to the Inverter‑based Resource Working...
Lion Energy Takes Equity Stake in American Battery Factory Aimed at Securing Domestic Battery Supply
Utah‑based Lion Energy has taken an undisclosed equity stake in American Battery Factory (ABF) to lock in a domestic supply of lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) cells. The partnership gives Lion over 4.5 GWh of offtake from ABF’s planned 5.5 GWh Tucson gigafactory for the...
The Surprise Market That's Trouncing the EU on Energy Storage
Turkey has approved a 33 GW battery storage pipeline, more than double the combined capacity of Germany and Italy, the EU’s two largest storage markets. The surge follows a 2022 regulation that obliges new wind and solar projects to match generation...
Bogotá Launches Rollout of 711 Electric Buses with First 68 Units Bodied by Marcopolo Superpolo
Bogotá has taken delivery of the first 68 battery‑electric buses for its TransMiZonal routes, kicking off a 711‑vehicle rollout slated for completion in 2026‑27. The buses are assembled locally by Marcopolo Superpolo with BYD‑provided chassis and drivetrain, reflecting a fully...
Digital Realty Pledges S$7 Billion Investment in Singapore, Including New Data Centers
Digital Realty announced a near S$7 billion (US$5.48 bn) investment plan for Singapore, with more than S$4.3 billion (US$3.37 bn) earmarked for new data‑center projects. The company already operates three facilities—SIN10, SIN11 and SIN12—providing 925,000 sq ft of colocation space and 70 MW of capacity. Singapore’s long‑standing...
Northern Lights Adds Third CO2 Carrier to Expand CCS Network
The Northern Lights joint venture has added a third liquefied carbon dioxide carrier, the Northern Phoenix, to its fleet. The vessel will haul captured CO₂ from Yara’s facilities to the Øygarden receiving terminal, where it will be piped to subsea storage....
NV Energy Mulls Fossil‑Fuel Expansion to Power Data‑Center Boom
NV Energy warned it could need three times Las Vegas’s current electricity load to serve new data centers, prompting the utility to consider adding fossil‑fuel generation. The move threatens the state’s goal of 50% renewable power by 2030 and highlights...
155 Million Rural Africans Face Cooling Crisis, Solutions Emerging
The Chilling Prospects Report by @SEforALLorg shows that 155 million rural people across #Africa are at high risk due to a lack of access to #cooling. Find out how we are promoting sustainable cooling access for #agriculture and fisheries in this...
Methoxyl‐Substitution of Phenylethylammonium Strengthened 2D/3D Heterogeneous Structures for Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells with Enhanced Efficiency and Stability
Researchers introduced p‑methoxyphenethylammonium chloride (MeO‑PEACl) into formamidinium‑based perovskite inks, creating a buried two‑dimensional/three‑dimensional (2D/3D) heterostructure in inverted solar cells. The methoxy‑substituted cation reduces solubility, stabilizes the α‑phase during anti‑solvent dripping, and wraps 3D grains with a thin 2D layer. This...
Singapore Installs 504 MW of Solar in 2025
Singapore recorded a record solar rollout in 2025, installing 504 MW of new capacity and bringing cumulative photovoltaic capacity to 2.09 GW. The surge pushed the nation past its original 2030 goal, prompting the Energy Market Authority to raise the target to...
Scoop: Energy Vault Makes a Play for Japan’s Storage Market
Energy Vault announced a binding agreement to acquire a pipeline of Japanese battery projects, adding 350 MW of advanced‑stage and 500 MW of early‑stage storage capacity. The deal marks the Swiss‑engineered firm’s formal entry into Japan, a market praised for its revenue‑stacking...
Voltalia Commissions 148MW Bolobedu Solar Farm in South Africa
Voltalia has commissioned the 148 MW Bolobedu solar farm in Limpopo, South Africa, now delivering power to Rio Tinto’s Richards Bay Minerals under a long‑term corporate power purchase agreement. The plant is expected to generate about 300 GWh per year, enough for roughly 425,000...
Voltalia Commissions 148MW Solar PV Plant in South Africa with Rio Tinto Subsidiary PPA
French renewable developer Voltalia has commissioned the 148 MW Bolobedu solar farm in Limpopo, South Africa, marking the country’s first large‑scale PV project built for a private client. The plant is backed by a long‑term corporate power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto’s...