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Chinese researchers at Wuhan University of Technology have demonstrated a polymer solar cell with a record‑high power conversion efficiency of 19.1%. By blending a small fraction of linearly packed small‑molecule acceptors into a polymeric macromolecular acceptor matrix, they achieved ordered molecular packing that boosts charge transport while suppressing degradation. The device retains 97% of its initial efficiency after 2,000 hours of continuous operation in air, implying an extrapolated operational lifetime beyond 100,000 hours. The approach offers a practical pathway toward commercially viable, flexible organic photovoltaics.
Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) will introduce time‑of‑day (TOD) electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, beginning with industrial users. The new structure applies a multiplier of 0.8 during solar‑aligned daytime hours (9 am‑5 pm) and 1.2 during morning and evening peaks, while...
Ideal Heating has added a 65 kW monobloc air‑source heat pump to its Ecomod 290HT line, targeting commercial buildings that need higher temperature output. The unit runs on propane (R290), delivers up to 70 °C flow temperature and achieves a COP of...
Tripura has crossed the 8 MW threshold for rooftop solar generation under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. More than 2,350 households and small businesses have installed panels, collectively feeding over 8 MW into the state grid. The scheme has disbursed...
Vietnam endured 17 back‑to‑back storms in 2025, flooding 22 provinces and prompting architects Bui The Long, CTA | Creative Architects, Nha Xanh and 5G Construction Solutions to develop a Floating Prefab House. The structure operates as a garden bungalow in normal conditions and...
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS), a $400 million fund to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions from regional industrial facilities. The program, part of the broader Powering the Regions Fund, supports projects that...
China’s clean‑energy surge is reshaping its energy landscape, with record solar installations and a 30% jump in wind capacity driving more than a third of the nation’s economic growth. Lead analyst Lauri Myllyvirta highlighted that renewable build‑out now outweighs traditional...
The EU can boost growth by deepening single‑market integration for high‑value services and by accelerating clean‑tech investments. While the United States pursues protectionist manufacturing policies and retreats from climate commitments, it still enjoys a large services surplus that could wane....
Chart Industries reported record Q4 2020 performance, achieving a $810 million backlog and its highest ever quarterly orders. The company signed 33 long‑term agreements, including 14 service contracts, and expanded its hydrogen trailer and water‑treatment businesses with notable contracts in the...
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) lifted its five‑year regulated capital spending plan by $1.5 billion, targeting $22.5‑$25.5 billion through 2030. The company also raised its adjusted earnings growth outlook to 6‑8% from the prior 5‑7% range. The additional capex is aimed at...
NorthStandard released a white paper outlining the rapid uptake of biofuels in commercial shipping, noting a twelve‑fold increase in testing volumes to over 1 million MT between 2021 and 2025. Current 5‑10% bio‑blend usage satisfies the 2022 FuelEU Maritime requirement, but upcoming...
University of Queensland researchers have introduced a nanoconfinement polymerisation technique that creates ultra‑thin ion‑exchange membranes with roughly double the tensile strength of conventional films. The method forces polymer chains to align within nanoscale channels, yielding dense, flexible membranes that can...
Hurricane Helene devastated Appalachian Power’s mountainous service area, causing widespread circuit failures and road washouts. The utility relied heavily on pre‑established mutual‑aid agreements to bring in external crews and equipment. By implementing rigorous safety protocols, real‑time communication tools, and staged...
By early 2026 data‑center cooling has shifted from a simple air‑vs‑liquid debate to a full‑stack engineering challenge. Breakthroughs such as HRL Laboratories’ Low‑Chill single‑phase liquid cooling promise 40% more heat removal or a ten‑fold reduction in pumping power, while Johnson...
Highgate has spotlighted its charitable foundation and ESG program, underscoring a $500,000 infusion into the Associate Relief Fund for emergency support. The company reports 122 eco‑certified hotels, more than 200 properties powered by 100% renewable electricity, and significant conservation metrics...
The Dunkirk Port Authority has opened a 21‑hectare brownfield site for a potential AI‑focused data center, offering developers a power connection ranging from 400 MW to 700 MW. Power will be supplied by RTE from the nearby Flanders Maritimes substation, with a...
Green Value GmbH assisted Balance Erneuerbare Energien GmbH in acquiring a 46 MW portfolio of biogas plants located in Saxony, Saxony‑Anhalt and Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern. The transaction includes technical due diligence and risk assessment performed by Green Value, with plans to modernize and...
The Inflation Reduction Act and accompanying Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sparked a massive reshoring wave, tripling U.S. manufacturing construction spending between 2021 and 2024. The legislation attracted EV battery, solar, and other cleantech projects, creating a surge in blue‑collar jobs. Following...
Utilities are confronting a surge in electricity demand driven by data centers, widespread electrification, and more frequent extreme weather events. To meet this pressure, they are replacing legacy meters with AMI 2.0 smart meters that deliver high‑resolution, real‑time data. A pilot...
Shell India’s new scenarios sketch projects that India’s total energy demand will outpace the United States in the 2040s and overtake China by the 2060s, driven by rapid economic and population growth. The report shows the fossil‑fuel share in the...
SHINE Technologies announced a $240 million equity raise led by NantWorks, bringing its total funding above $1 billion. The round adds Dr. Patrick Soon‑Shiong to the board, linking the fusion firm with a serial biotech entrepreneur. SHINE will use the capital to...
Research by Aura shows 53% of packaging used by the UK’s nine biggest supermarkets scores green for recyclability under Defra’s RAM, while 37% falls into amber or red categories. The methodology will feed into eco‑modulated EPR fees that begin in...
Eni SpA has approved a final investment decision to convert units at its Pavia refinery into a biorefinery capable of processing up to 550,000 metric tons of waste‑derived feedstock per year. The project, which repurposes the Hydrocracker (HDC2) with Ecofining™...
Fraunhofer’s FZEB has launched the ProBatman project to develop direct recycling of lithium‑ion battery cathodes, aiming to recover high‑purity materials while minimizing waste. Coordinated by Netzsch‑Gerätebau, the consortium includes BMW, EurA AG, the University of Würzburg and several technology firms,...
The Philippines Department of Energy issued Circular No. DC2026‑02‑0008, requiring all variable renewable energy (VRE) projects of 10 MW or larger to integrate energy storage systems (ESS). The rule mandates storage capacity of at least 20 % of the renewable plant’s capacity...
A Commonwealth think‑tank recommends that English councils replace private contractors with in‑house crews to deliver the £15 bn Warm Homes plan. The proposal calls for creating 30 regional "home improvement corporations" that would train and employ up to 140,000 workers to...
Victoria’s State Electricity Commission (SEC) has begun preliminary works at the Delburn Wind Farm, installing five 130,000‑litre firefighting water tanks as part of a broader fire‑mitigation plan. The 205 MW project, purchased for about $650 million, becomes the state’s first publicly owned...
SSE Energy Markets has signed a 47‑month power purchase agreement with CWP Energy for 33 % of the 308 MW Sanquhar 2 onshore wind farm, covering 83.4 MW and roughly 354 GWh of annual generation. The project, slated for first power in Q3 2026 and full...
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has released a detailed guide titled "Rolling out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Advice for Local Authorities" to help UK councils plan, deliver and maintain inclusive public EV charging. The guidance aligns with...
The surge in AI workloads is prompting data‑center operators to consider retrofitting legacy facilities rather than constructing purpose‑built AI campuses. Retrofitting can accelerate deployment, lower capital outlay, and improve sustainability, but it hinges on upgrading power delivery, cooling capacity, rack...
The AI boom is driving demand for massive compute capacity, prompting operators to consider both new purpose‑built AI data centers and upgrades to existing facilities. Retrofitting legacy data centers can be faster, cheaper, and more sustainable, but only if power,...
GRS has secured a 50 MWp photovoltaic contract for the Dintel Solar plant in Wamba, Valladolid, partnering with Millennium Green Investment Group. The project is the second under construction in Castilla y León and will contribute to a 275 MWp pipeline, pushing...
Zelestra is advancing construction of its 27 MWdc Klevenow solar plant in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, targeting commercial operation by the end of Q2 2026. The project, secured through Germany’s EEG tenders, will generate roughly 28,700 MWh annually and avoid about 9,500 tonnes of CO₂ each year....
Two of the four projects selected for New South Wales’ South West Renewable Energy Zone have been sent to the Independent Planning Commission after a wave of long‑distance objections. Spark Renewables’ 1.2 GW Dinawan wind project received 86 objections, while BayWa RE’s...
RWE has more than doubled its renewable construction portfolio in Italy, reaching 235 MW after launching 123 MW of new wind and solar projects for 2026. The expansion builds on a 112 MW build‑out started in 2025, together enough to power over 190,000...
RenewableUK Cymru has released the Cymru Clean Power plan ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, urging the next Welsh Government to adopt a bold clean‑power strategy. The proposal outlines a £10 billion economic opportunity, 8,000 secure jobs and up to £183 million...
Carbonova secured C$13.6 million to build its first commercial demonstration unit (CDU‑25) in Calgary, converting captured CO₂ and natural gas into 25 tonnes of carbon nanofibres per year. The financing blends a recent C$4.38 million grant from Emissions Reduction Alberta with strategic cash...
Balcony‑mounted plug‑in solar panels are gaining legislative traction, with bills introduced in 28 states and Washington, D.C. that would legalize permission‑less, up‑to‑1,200‑watt devices on renters' and owners' balconies. Utah remains the only state with an explicit law, but lawmakers across...
MGA Thermal has secured AU$3.25 million from ARENA to fund up to five front‑end engineering design (FEED) studies for its patented MGA Block thermal energy storage system. The studies will produce detailed designs, cost estimates and risk assessments for industrial partners...
Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has taken delivery of five SANY SET150S off‑highway hybrid mining trucks at its Akyem gold mine in Ghana. The diesel‑electric trucks are designed to reduce fuel consumption, lower operating costs, and cut carbon emissions, aligning with...
Statkraft and Emsys VPP have successfully connected the 300‑MW Thurrock battery storage system to the UK grid, marking a major milestone for the partnership. The connection enables the virtual power plant to manage a gigawatt‑scale portfolio of Statkraft batteries across...
The UN’s Article 6.4 carbon market has issued its first credits, approving 60,000 carbon units from a clean‑cooking project in Myanmar. The programme, originally launched under the CDM, distributes efficient cookstoves that reduce firewood use and associated deforestation. South Korean firms...
Emirates NBD has integrated a carbon‑tracking feature, the ENBD X Carbon Calculator, into its ENBD X mobile banking app, targeting roughly two million active users. The tool automatically analyses transaction data to estimate associated CO₂ emissions and presents monthly breakdowns,...
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has topped 235,000 installations, approaching the 250,000 mark and roughly 6 GWh of storage. Demand is set to spike before the May 1, 2026 deadline when the rebate shifts to a tiered model that sharply reduces discounts for...
Hephae Energy Technology has appointed industry veteran Andy Bruce as president to drive the commercialization of its ultra‑high‑temperature geothermal drilling and robotics solutions. Bruce brings more than three decades of leadership in downhole drilling, energy services, and M&A across companies...
The 730 MW Winterbourne wind farm in New South Wales has been referred to the Independent Planning Commission after attracting over 550 public objections and 770 supportive submissions, giving it a 56 % approval rate among 1,371 total entries. The project, championed...
Hawthorn Football Club announced a premier partnership with Anker SOLIX, naming the global home‑battery leader its Proud Official Home Battery Partner. The deal coincides with Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which offers rebates to spur residential energy‑storage adoption. Hawthorn members will...
IFS unveiled Resolve for Utilities, an AI‑enabled field service solution designed to boost storm response, crew coordination, and daily grid operations. Built on IFS's existing FSM platform, the tool incorporates IFS Nexus Black AI to automate crew callouts, enhance mutual‑aid...
Atombeam and Trilliant have partnered to combine Atombeam’s Neurpac data‑compression software with Trilliant’s AMI communications platform, offering utilities a way to transmit more grid data without new hardware. Neurpac’s “Data‑as‑Codewords” encoding claims up to 75% reduction in data size, effectively...
Component-level inspections give utilities granular data to improve hazard modeling, risk forecasting, and targeted mitigation. By focusing on small hardware such as cotter pins, connectors, and splices, utilities can markedly reduce outage risk during wildfires, storms, and other extreme events....
