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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
From Buildings to Token Factories: Compu Dynamics CEO Steve Altizer On Why AI Is Rewriting the Data Center Design Playbook
Compu Dynamics CEO Steve Altizer says AI workloads force data centers to shift from traditional building designs to modular, factory‑built assemblies. Power density jumps from 300‑400 W/sq ft to 2,000‑4,000 W/sq ft, demanding water‑based heat rejection, liquid cooling, and flexible white space. The company...
Second-Life EV Battery Packs to Provide Energy Storage to Rivian Car Factory in Illinois
Rivian has teamed with battery recycler Redwood Materials to install more than 100 second‑life battery packs at its Normal, Illinois factory, providing roughly 10 MWh of on‑site energy storage. The partnership repurposes EV batteries that retain capacity after vehicle retirement, turning...
Core AI Holdings, Allianca Launch JV to Speed AI Data Center Delivery
Core AI Holdings and Allianca Group have launched a joint venture to fast‑track AI‑ready data center delivery, combining Core AI’s capital‑market expertise with Allianca’s turnkey construction model. The partnership promises an integrated platform that handles site selection, power planning, modular...
Distributed Batteries Get Legislative, Utility Lift in California
California lawmakers are advancing SB 913 to count aggregated residential batteries and electric vehicles as resource‑adequacy capacity, leveling them with traditional generators. Ava Community Energy has launched an $11.25 million SmartHome Battery incentive, offering $500/kWh rebates for low‑income households and $90/kWh for...
Regulators Approve Georgia Power’s BYO Clean Resources Plan for Large Loads
Georgia regulators unanimously approved Georgia Power’s Customer Identified Resource (CIR) program, allowing large electricity customers to finance and connect up to 3 GW of clean energy projects through 2035. Participants receive renewable energy certificates and credit for the energy value of...
Data Centers Are Moving Inland, Away From some Traditional Locations
Data center construction is gravitating toward the U.S. interior, with Texas and several Midwestern states emerging as new hubs. Power cost and availability are the primary catalysts, drawing investments from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and CoreWeave. However, only a...
Fix the Energy Problem Before the Next Downturn
The Philippines’ energy mix remains heavily import‑dependent, with 55 % of primary energy sourced abroad in 2024 and self‑sufficiency slipping to 45 %. Although the Department of Energy aims for 35 % renewable power by 2030, coal still supplied 62.5 % of electricity in...
Karis Could Build Data Center in Central Ohio
Data‑center developer Karis is evaluating a 127‑acre parcel at 535 Cole Road in central Ohio, adjacent to a railroad, a 345 kV transmission line and an AEP substation. The site sits within the environmentally sensitive Big Darby Watershed, prompting local concerns despite...
Sigenergy Debuts High-Power PV Inverter Platform
Sigenergy has launched its first utility‑scale photovoltaic inverter, a 506 kW unit built around silicon‑carbide (SiC) MOSFETs. The inverter delivers a 1000 V AC output and features an 18‑channel maximum power point tracking architecture that minimizes shading losses. Its high‑density hardware, fast...
Flexential to Expand Footprint with New Data Center in Atlanta, Georgia
Flexential announced a new 48,000 sq ft, 4.5 MW data center in Norcross, Georgia, slated to launch in the first half of 2028. The Norcross 2 facility will be the company’s fifth site in the Atlanta metro area, bringing its regional footprint to 800,000 sq ft...
$200 Million Heat Pump Program Somehow Slips Through Trump Chopper
A $200 million EPA grant in Colorado, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, is funding the Power Ahead Colorado program to accelerate cold‑climate heat‑pump adoption. The initiative launched the free Colorado Contractor Hub, a marketplace that matches homeowners with vetted installers...
IONNA Rechargeries Are Coming to More than 350 Circle K Stations
IONNA, a joint venture of eight OEMs, announced a partnership with Circle K to convert more than 350 U.S. stations into its branded “Rechargery” sites. The rollout begins with 85 existing Circle K chargers, slated to be operational by year‑end, and will...
Informa Markets Brings Battery Asset Management Summit to Canada as Energy Storage Market Reaches Critical Deployment Phase
Informa Markets is debuting the Battery Asset Management Summit Canada, a two‑day event in Toronto on June 23‑24, 2026, as the country prepares to quintuple its battery storage capacity to over 2,768 MW by 2030. Federal and provincial programs are earmarking...
Balsa Wood Absorbs Solar Heat and Generates Power Long After Dark
Researchers have engineered a carbonisation‑free balsa wood composite that absorbs sunlight, stores heat, and generates electricity after darkness, achieving a photothermal conversion efficiency of 91.27% and a sustained 0.65 V output. The material uses delignified wood with 93% porosity, black phosphorene...
Marina Bay Sands Establishes Closed Loop in Renewable Fuel
Marina Bay Sands has launched Asia’s first closed‑loop renewable fuel system, converting roughly 100,000 liters of used cooking oil each year into renewable diesel. The diesel powers the resort’s backup generators, delivering up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse‑gas...
Suniva to Open Second Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility in the United States
Suniva announced a $350 million investment to build a 4.5‑GW monocrystalline silicon solar cell plant in Laurens, South Carolina, slated for a Q2 2027 opening. The new facility will join its existing 1‑GW Georgia site, raising total U.S. manufacturing capacity to 5.5 GW...
Terra Energy Aims to Make Signing up for Solar as Easy as Signing up for Cell Phone Service
Terra Energy, a Florida‑based solar‑as‑a‑subscription startup, offers homeowners a 36‑month subscription with no upfront cost and a modest 1.9% annual escalator, positioning the product as simple as a cell‑phone plan. By vertically integrating sales, engineering, logistics and asset management, the...
DCD>Studio: Navigating Energy Demand, Reliability, and Transition with Ron Gusek, Liberty Energy
Liberty Energy’s chief technology officer Ron Gusek discussed how the company is tackling soaring data‑center power demand while preserving reliability during the energy transition. He highlighted Liberty’s portfolio of mobile natural‑gas generators, on‑site fuel‑cell solutions, and emerging small modular reactors...
Philippines Rolls Out NBCAP Roadmap to Strengthen Blue Carbon Ecosystems
On March 26, 2026 the Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources received the National Blue Carbon Action Partnership (NBCAP) Roadmap at the Philippine Mangrove Conference. The plan outlines a multi‑sector strategy to protect mangroves, seagrasses and tidal marshes, aiming...
Multi-Country Hydrogen-Based Iron-Ore-to-Green-Steel Breakthrough in Namibia
A hydrogen‑powered rotary kiln in Namibia has successfully converted 80 t of low‑grade Australian iron ore (56 % Fe) into direct‑reduced iron (DRI) at industrial scale, demonstrating climate‑neutral production without pelletising. The pilot, run by the SuSteel AG consortium linking Australia, Namibia and...
Over 200 New EV Chargers Coming To Ohio
Ohio will receive $51 million in NEVI federal funding, matched by at least $26 million from private investors, to install over 260 new electric‑vehicle chargers across 64 sites. The chargers, each with four ports, will be placed at mainstream retail and travel‑stop...
California School District Completes 3.5 MW Solar and Energy Modernization Project
The Yucaipa‑Calimesa Joint Unified School District completed a $33 million energy modernization that installs 3.5 MW of solar across 12 campuses and upgrades lighting, HVAC and irrigation. A performance‑based lease‑purchase with a 4.373% fixed rate guarantees roughly $48 million in savings over the...
European Commission Proposes EU Industrial Accelerator Act Including ‘Made in EU’ and Low-Carbon Requirements, Stricter Rules for FDI in Strategic...
On 4 March 2026 the European Commission unveiled the EU Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a sweeping proposal to lift manufacturing’s share of EU GDP to 20 % by 2035, introduce “Made in EU” and low‑carbon rules for strategic goods, and tighten foreign‑direct‑investment (FDI) screening...
Driving Data Center Resiliency, Speed and Reliability with the Right Instrumentation
A new whitepaper released on April 14, 2026 details how industrial‑grade instrumentation underpins liquid‑cooled data‑center resiliency as AI and high‑performance computing workloads surge. It explains how precise flow and temperature sensors, low‑maintenance devices, and non‑invasive diagnostics can boost cooling efficiency while conserving...
India’s MNRE Expands ALMM List-II to 27.8GW, Adds HJT Cells for the First Time
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy expanded the ALMM List‑II capacity to 27.8 GW, adding 1.3 GW since February. The revision introduces heterojunction (HJT) solar cells for the first time, with Reliance Industries contributing 1.238 GW of high‑efficiency modules. Jupiter Solartech and...
California School District Installs 3.1 MW of Solar Across 12 Campuses
Opterra Energy Services completed a $33 million modernization for California’s Yucaipa‑Calimesa Joint Unified School District, installing 3.1 MW of solar across 12 campuses. The upgrade also refreshed lighting and HVAC systems while securing a $5 million Inflation Reduction Act grant. Over the next...
Community-Scale Solar Offers $6.5 Billion in Savings, Bypassing California Gridlocks
A new Pathfinder Communications report shows that deploying 5.4 GW of community‑scale solar and storage on California’s distribution grid could require $3.2 billion of investment but generate $4.2 billion in electricity‑price reductions. By using existing local networks, the projects avoid roughly $2 billion in...
Uniper Breaks Ground for 50MW Battery Energy Storage in Wilhelmshaven
Uniper and Slovenia’s NGEN have broken ground on a 50‑MW battery energy storage system at the former coal‑plant site in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The project, part of Uniper’s Energy Transformation Hub Nordwest, aims to smooth short‑term grid fluctuations from wind and...