Monash University Develops New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Membrane for Water-Free Operation at 250°C
Scientists at Monash University have created an ultra‑thin graphene‑boron nitride membrane that lets hydrogen fuel cells run at temperatures up to 250 °C (482 °F) without any water. The membrane uses atomically thin nanosheets infused with nanoconfined phosphoric acid to maintain rapid proton transport under dry conditions. Lab tests showed high power output even with concentrated methanol as fuel, indicating robust performance in harsh environments. The breakthrough removes a long‑standing bottleneck, opening the door to large‑scale, high‑temperature fuel‑cell deployments across transport, industry and power generation.
Fusion Energy Poised for Simpler U.S. Review
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is ending the public comment period on a proposed rule that treats fusion energy separately from traditional nuclear fission, with a final regulation slated for this fall. Regulators deem fusion’s risk profile akin to medical...
Sungrow to Supply 7.5GWh of Storage for Masdar’s Abu Dhabi RTC Project
Masdar and Chinese inverter maker Sungrow have sealed a deal to equip Masdar’s round‑the‑clock (RTC) renewable project in Abu Dhabi with 7.5 GWh of PowerTitan 3.0 battery storage and 2.6 GW of photovoltaic inverters. The gigascale development will combine 5.2 GW of solar capacity...
Singapore Partners with Nuclear Fusion Firm CFS in Push for Future Clean Energy Industry
Singapore has inked a five‑year partnership between its research agency A*STAR and Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to accelerate commercial fusion development. The collaboration builds on earlier work supplying components for MIT’s SPARC project, a $1 billion demonstration slated for net‑energy gain...
Solar And Battery Project Begins On Stewart Island To Cut Diesel Use And Power Costs
Construction has begun on a solar‑plus‑battery project on Stewart Island/Rakiura, funded by a NZ$15.35 million loan (≈ $9.2 million USD) from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. The system will pair a solar farm with battery storage, network upgrades and smart meters, aiming to cut...
75-MW Jumper Creek Solar Site Now Online in Florida
Duke Energy Florida has brought the 74.9‑MW Jumper Creek Solar Complex online in Sumter County, marking the latest addition to its expanding solar portfolio. The utility estimates the project will save its two million customers roughly $250 million over the plant’s service...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Remains Eager to Invest in Italian Offshore Wind
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is pressing the Italian government to schedule offshore wind auctions that were promised by 2028, after a 2024 law created incentives for developers. Italy still relies on natural gas for nearly half of its electricity, driving...
Most States Face Regulatory Logjams on Solar-Plus-Storage as Interconnection Procedures Lag
The Freeing the Grid report shows that most U.S. states lag behind modern interconnection procedures for solar‑plus‑storage, with only New Mexico earning an A grade. Eight states receive B grades, while 16 earn C, 14 D, and 13 receive F...
More Nuclear-Powered District Heating Planned in Finland
Finnish energy firm Steady Energy signed a letter of intent with Alva‑yhtiöt to evaluate small‑scale nuclear reactors for district heating in Jyväskylä. The study will examine the feasibility of deploying two to six LDR‑50 units, each delivering 100‑300 MW of heat,...
Bloom Energy Rises 12% After Partnering with European AI Infrastructure Upstart in $2.6 Billion Deal
Bloom Energy announced a partnership with European AI‑cloud provider Nebius, under a ten‑year agreement that could generate up to $2.6 billion in service fees. Nebius will install Bloom’s fuel‑cell systems in its U.S. data centers, delivering 250 MW of guaranteed power and...
Another Route To Rooftop Solar: The Ann Arbor Solution
Small‑scale solar now contributes about 58 GW to the U.S. grid, but the 2024 repeal of the federal Investment Tax Credit has slowed residential adoption, prompting a 25 % drop in SunRun subscriptions and a 23 % decline in Enphase sales. In response,...
Stewart Glass to Expand Ohio Solar Glass Facility
Stewart Glass is adding a second production line, dubbed “Line 2,” to its Ohio solar‑glass plant. The new line will churn out 250 tonnes of front and back glass per day, featuring 2.0–3.2 mm ultra‑clear sheets with a dual‑layer anti‑reflective coating. Completion is...
Report Examines Offshore Energy Co-Location Potential
Project Anemone’s new report, commissioned by The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland, evaluates how offshore wind, carbon capture and storage (CCUS) and oil‑and‑gas projects could share Scotland’s congested seas. It presents ten practical solutions to boost clarity and coordination...
CIP Launches €1.5 Billion Bioenergy Fund
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has launched Advanced Bioenergy Fund II, targeting €1.5 billion to scale biomethane production across Europe. The fund opens with a €200 million (≈$232 million) anchor commitment from the European Investment Fund, part of the EU’s InvestEU and REPowerEU programmes....
US DOE Launches Data Center Grid Integration Test-Bed at National Laboratory of the Rockies
The U.S. Department of Energy unveiled Agora, a large‑load grid‑integration test bed at the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Colorado. Funded by DOE’s Office of Electricity and industry partners, Agora is the only dedicated facility of its kind across...