The Brewery Powering Itself From Its Own Waste
Hepworth Brewery, a 25‑year‑old independent brewer in England, completed a green‑focused rebuild a decade ago, installing solar panels, heat pumps and CO₂ capture. The brewery partnered with waste‑to‑energy startup WASE to pilot modular electro‑methanogenic reactors that convert spent grains and other organic waste into methane and potable water. The trial demonstrated faster digestion, generating enough methane to power operations and producing water clean enough for cleaning. Hepworth is now commissioning a full‑scale system, aiming to offset energy costs and achieve payback within three to five years.
JPMorgan Signs 85,000 Ton Forest-Based Carbon Removal Deal
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to buy more than 85,000 tons of carbon removal credits from Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands. The credits originate from the Little Bear Forestry Project, an improved‑forest‑management initiative across U.S. lands in West Virginia and...
Greggs Sets Sights on Net Zero Energy by 2030
Greggs, the UK’s leading bakery chain, announced a commitment to achieve net‑zero Scope 2 emissions from energy use by 2030. The company highlighted that it has already reduced its emissions intensity by more than half since 2019 through renewable energy adoption...
Managing Cyber Risks in the Era of Decentralized Energy
The U.S. electric grid is rapidly integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as rooftop solar, storage and vehicle‑to‑grid systems, creating a more resilient but digitally complex network. This shift has expanded the attack surface, with utility cyber‑attacks up 75% from...
AI Inspection Data Is Gaining Traction in Solar Risk Assessment
Machine learning is moving beyond operations and maintenance to become a core component of solar risk assessment and financing. AI‑driven visual intelligence can spot microcracks, thermal hot spots, and soiling at the panel level, enabling longitudinal performance tracking and financial...
Making the Case for Brownfield Battery Builds
Brownfield battery development—building storage on underused legacy power sites—is gaining traction as a faster, lower‑opposition alternative to greenfield projects. Elevate Renewables announced a 50 MW/600 MWh battery at the Bergen Generating Station in New Jersey, leveraging existing grid ties and transmission access. The...
ANDRITZ Hydropower Surge Drives Record €3.6bn Order Intake in Q1 2026
ANDRITZ posted a record first‑quarter 2026 order intake of €3.6 billion (about $3.9 billion), a 54% increase year‑over‑year, driven mainly by a wave of mid‑size hydropower contracts. The wins cover upgrades in North America, Europe and South America, as well as new...
Vodacom Calls for Collective Action to Decarbonize Africa’s Digital Economy
Vodacom Group released a white paper titled “Decarbonizing Africa’s ICT Sector,” highlighting the continent’s heavy reliance on diesel generators for mobile network power due to weak grid infrastructure. The report argues that telecoms, as major energy consumers, must lead a...
St. Kitts and Nevis Tenders Major Solar-Storage Project
St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) has opened a tender for the island’s first utility‑scale solar‑plus‑storage project, the Basseterre Valley development. The plan calls for 50 MW of solar generation paired with a 30.5 MW/30.5 MWh battery system, marking a major expansion beyond the...
Dismantled 28-Year-Old PV System Reveals Wasps Nest in Junction Box
Researchers in Austria uncovered a wasp nest inside the junction box of a 1998 rooftop PV module, demonstrating that insects can breach even sealed electrical components. The module exhibited backsheet discoloration, burn marks and partial failure, yet the overall design...
How Jabil Uses AI and Robotics to Bolster Its Decarbonization Agenda
Jabil is allocating $500 million in 2025 to revamp its factories with AI and robotics, part of a broader push to slash its carbon footprint. Since 2019, AI‑driven process changes have already cut operational emissions by 47%, positioning the contract manufacturer...
Citi Is Stepping up Its Data Center Financing Push — and Aiming to Close the Gap with Wall Street Rivals
Citi has launched a dedicated AI Infrastructure financing group to capture the $3 trillion data‑center build‑out projected through 2030. Since March 2025 the bank has arranged more than $75 billion of construction financing, supporting roughly 6.1 GW of IT capacity and a high‑profile...
First Solar Project Backed by EU’s Cross-Border Tender Starts Operating
The EU’s first cross‑border renewable tender has funded the 20 MW Loukkaanaro solar park in northern Finland, granting €2.35 million (about $2.7 million) toward a €10 million (≈$11.5 million) project. Managed by regional cooperative Oulun Seudun Sähkö, the park—featuring roughly 30,000 panels—will supply about 4%...
Brazil’s Electricity Regulator ANEEL Delays Energy Storage Rulemaking, Approves Hybrid Solar-BESS
Brazil’s electricity regulator ANEEL approved the country’s first co‑located solar‑battery project—a 1 MW/5 MWh lithium‑ion system attached to the Sol de Brotas 7 solar farm in Bahia—on 2 April. The hybrid plant shares a single grid connection, uses a 2.3 MW power conversion system and...
Cooling Solar Modules with Nanofluids Based on Graphene Oxide, Mxene
An international research team combined a three‑dimensional oscillating heat pipe (3D‑OHP) with a surfactant‑free hybrid graphene‑oxide (GO) and MXene nanofluid to passively cool photovoltaic (PV) modules. Field tests on a 50 W panel in Mashhad, Iran, achieved temperature reductions exceeding 24 °C,...
30-Meter Steel Suction Wing System for Oceangoing Vessels Comes to Market
Dutch firm Econowind has launched the 5-series VentoFoil, a 30‑meter steel suction wing designed for deep‑sea vessels. The first commercial unit will be fitted on Boomsma Shipping’s new ship Frisian Future this May, with eight additional wind‑ready vessels slated for...
MyNu Energy Launches Mobile Solar and Battery Energy Storage System
MyNu Energy has introduced the PowerQub‑M, a trailer‑mounted solar and battery energy storage system that pairs a 3 kW demountable solar array with configurable battery packs ranging from 60 kWh to 240 kWh. The unit can supply between 25 kVA and 160 kVA of power...
“Birds Avoid Turbines:” Two New Studies Suggest Wind Farms Are Not “Killing Machines” After All
Two recent European studies found that wind turbines pose a far lower risk to birds than previously thought. The German offshore study tracked over four million bird movements and recorded avoidance rates of 99.87% at night and 99.86% by day,...
Jupiter, AMPIN Open 1.3 GW Solar Factory in India
Jupiter International and AMPIN Energy Transition have opened a 1.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, under their joint venture AMPIN Solar One. The facility, inaugurated by Odisha’s chief minister, was developed under India’s Production‑Linked Incentive (PLI)...
This Ohio County Put a Ban on Wind and Solar. Will Voters Reverse It?
Richland County, Ohio, used Senate Bill 52 to ban large‑scale wind and solar projects in 11 of its 18 townships last July. A grassroots coalition gathered thousands of signatures to place a referendum on the May 5, 2026 primary ballot, letting voters...
Ather Energy Shares Rally 8% While Eicher Motors, Hero MotoCorp Shares Drop up to 4%. Here's Why
Delhi’s draft EV Policy 2026‑2030 proposes up to $360 (₹30,000) subsidies for electric two‑wheelers and $600 (₹50,000) for electric auto‑rickshaws, plus tiered per‑kWh incentives and tax exemptions. The incentives have already reshaped market sentiment, sending Ather Energy’s shares up more than...
Rolls Royce Signs Small Nuclear Plants Contract
Rolls‑Royce SMR has secured the UK government’s preferred technology contract for small modular reactors, backed by £2.6 billion (≈ $3.3 billion) allocated in the 2025 Spending Review. The first project will be built at Wylfa on Anglesey, targeting peak construction employment of around...
We Lost £3,000 After Collapse of Ikea’s Solar Panel Installer
Ikea’s partnership with European solar installer Soly collapsed, leaving customers like the author out of pocket for a £3,000 (~$3,800) deposit. Although Ikea continued to advertise the partnership, Soly’s UK arm entered liquidation in January 2026 and the retailer offered...
Pure/AVK Self-Powered Dublin Datacentre Dodges Grid Constraints
Pure Data Centres (PureDC) and AVK‑SEG have finished Europe’s first microgrid‑powered datacentre in Dublin, supplying 54 MW from a hybrid LNG and sustainably sourced hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) system. The site achieved 100 % decarbonisation of its natural‑gas use in 2025 by...
“100 Pct Renewable, 74 Pct of the Time:” How Australia’s Most Advanced Grid Plans to Be an Energy Powerhouse
ElectraNet chief Simon Emms announced a plan to expand South Australia’s transmission network to 25 GW, supporting a projected peak demand rise from 3.3 GW to over 6.5 GW within 15 years. The state already averages 74 % renewable generation and hits 100 % renewable...
Nucor Raw Materials Group Takes Delivery of Liebherr LH 60 Industry E Material Handler at ConExpo 2026
At ConExpo 2026, Liebherr delivered its LH 60 Industry E electric material handler to Nucor Raw Materials Group. The machine, built for heavy‑duty scrap and recycling work, features Liebherr’s ERC energy‑recovery system and a flexible battery or cable power option. Nucor says...
Thai Developer Sends New Big Battery Project to EPBC as Storage Takes Centre Stage in Old Coal Country
Banpu Energy Australia, a coal‑mining offshoot, has lodged its largest ever battery project—a 500 MW, two‑hour Pinecrest storage facility—with the federal EPBC review, marking its first such referral. The site sits adjacent to the 1,430 MW Mt Piper coal plant and the decommissioned...
NSW Planners Approve Foresight’s 150MWh BESS; Banpu Submits 1GWh Development to Australia’s EPBC Act
The NSW Independent Planning Commission approved Foresight Group Australia's 75 MW/150 MWh Hume North battery near Albury, a AU$120 million (≈US$84 million) project slated to start construction in early 2026. The facility will connect to the Transgrid 132 kV line and create up to 50...
Govt Backs Approvals Process for WA Green Ammonia Project
The Australian Treasury has added the Murchison Green Hydrogen project in Western Australia to its Front Door program, a fast‑track initiative that streamlines regulatory approvals and links developers to financing. The project, backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, will combine 1,200 MW...
The Floating Offshore Wind Catastrophe
The California Coastal Commission released a report titled “Statewide Strategy for the Coexistence of California Fishing Communities and Offshore Wind Energy.” The document provides a guiding framework to align proposed floating offshore wind projects with Coastal Act policies while protecting...
Could EVs Hit 50% in Europe?
A draft EU regulation requiring large companies to electrify their vehicle fleets could generate about 2 million additional electric‑vehicle registrations by 2030, covering 57% of the sales volume automakers need to meet EU CO₂ targets. If the Commission leaves the proposal...
“Not Economically Viable:” Global Funds Giant Drops Plans for Solar Farm, to Build Bigger Battery Instead
Revera Energy, a Carlyle‑controlled offshoot, has scrapped its planned 500 MW solar farm near Robertstown, South Australia, and will instead focus on a 500 MW, 2,000 MWh battery at the same site. The company cites the current lack of economic viability for new...
Taiwan to Deploy Zero-Emissions Vessel to Palau in Climate Diplomacy Push
Taiwan will deploy the zero‑emissions vessel Porrima to Palau, showcasing a domestically built platform that blends solar panels, hydrogen‑from‑seawater generation, high‑altitude wind turbines and AI to power low‑carbon tourism. The ship is a flagship of Taipei’s “Prosperity Diplomacy” program, which...
Powering Australia’s Next Phase of Decarbonisation: Why Long-Duration Storage Must Lead
Western Australia has launched an expression of interest for a 500 MWh vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) project, positioning long‑duration storage at the heart of its decarbonisation agenda. CEO James Costello of EORA Energy argues that VRFBs, with discharge times exceeding...
Your Say: Week Beginning April 13
A reader points out that Australia’s 15.7 million passenger‑vehicle fleet dwarfs the modest goal of 120,000 new electric‑vehicle (EV) sales per year over the next six years. Even a rapid uptake would barely dent the overall fleet, prompting a call for...
Net Zero by 2050? This Decade's Fuel Choices Will Decide
Green‑hydrogen based synthetic fuels face a coordination deadlock that threatens the shipping sector’s net‑zero pathway. Shipping alone would need 100‑150 million tons of green hydrogen each year, requiring $2‑3 trillion in upfront capital, while hard‑to‑abate industries collectively demand 500‑600 million tons and $9 trillion...
The Perfect Storm in Energy Infrastructure: High-Density Hydro, Cost Deflation, and Geopolitical Security
The energy transition is now driven by security concerns as grids strain under intermittent renewables, making long‑duration energy storage (LDES) the prime source of infrastructure alpha. High‑Density Hydro, pioneered by UK‑based RheEnergise, uses a 2.5‑times denser R‑19 fluid to slash...
An Iran War Winner: China’s Green Industrial Complex
China's renewable energy exporters are seeing a surge in demand as the Iran war disrupts Middle East oil and gas supplies. Nations across the region are turning to Chinese-made solar panels and wind turbines to secure power stability. The conflict...
From Mountains to Cities, More Pinoys Shift to Solar
Filipino families are increasingly turning to solar power to curb soaring electricity bills and mitigate frequent blackouts caused by severe weather. In the remote barangay of Laiban, Rizal, the elementary school now runs entirely on solar, enabling uninterrupted classes and...
BWH Hotels’ Bold Green Key Certification Goal
BWH Hotels, which operates roughly 4,000 properties in over 100 countries, has mandated Green Key certification for every hotel by the end of 2026. Today the chain counts 578 North American and 915 international properties already certified, with 18% of...
Buildout Continues of Emerging Category of CO2 Carriers for CCS
A new class of purpose‑built CO₂ carrier ships is scaling to meet the logistics demand of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Northern Lights, a partnership of Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies, launched its first commercial vessel in 2025 and plans to...
24 New EV Chargers Installed In Texas & Maine
Love’s Travel Stops announced the launch of three EV charging stations in Texas—Natalia, Encinal and Three Rivers—each equipped with four NACS and CCS chargers, and added eight Tesla Superchargers at Three Rivers. The company also opened four fast chargers near...
T1 Energy: Solar, AI, And Load Growth
T1 Energy’s shares have slumped more than 50% from their 52‑week peak even as the company posted record‑high fourth‑quarter revenue. The Dallas‑based G1_Dallas plant cranked out 1.13 GW of solar modules in Q4, a 64% sequential jump, with outbound shipments reaching...
Globe Spotlights AI-Powered Energy Efficiency at MWC 2026
Globe highlighted AI‑driven energy efficiency at Mobile World Congress 2026, showing how machine‑learning algorithms trim power at cell sites and optimize cooling systems. The telecom operator reported 20‑30% annual energy savings, a 15% drop in Scope 1‑2 emissions and a 9%...
MCG Partners for 25 Battery Swapping Stations to Boost EV Adoption and Reduce Air Pollution
Madhya Pradesh Capital Region (MCG) has signed an MoU with a private agency to build 25 battery‑swapping stations across the city, covering sectors, markets and community hubs. The stations will support two‑wheelers, auto‑rickshaws, cars and heavy vehicles, while MCG supplies...
When Data Centers Bring Their Own Power Supply
Global data‑center electricity consumption is projected to double to about 945 TWh within four years, driving an estimated $7 trillion in new infrastructure spending. To meet rapid demand, hyperscalers such as Meta, Google, and Microsoft are bypassing overloaded grids, building private power...
American Airlines, Google Reduce Contrails By 62%
American Airlines integrated Google’s AI‑driven contrail‑avoidance forecasts into its flight‑planning system for 2,400 transatlantic flights, achieving a 62% reduction in persistent contrail formation versus a control group. The tool combines satellite imagery, weather models and flight data to map atmospheric...
Plug-In Solar Panels: Lidl’s £200 Launch Could Transform UK Energy Habits
Lidl is rolling out a £200 (~$254) plug‑in solar panel kit aimed at UK households, joining a wave of residential solar adoption that now accounts for roughly 7% of the nation’s electricity. Over 180,000 homes installed solar systems in the...
From Diesel to Daylight: How Government Solar Schemes Are Powering India’s Farmers
India’s PM‑KUSUM program, launched in 2019, is converting diesel‑run irrigation pumps to solar, with a central allocation of roughly $4.2 billion targeting 34.8 GW of capacity. By February 2026, more than 12 GW of solar pumps and rooftop systems were installed, reaching over 2 million...
The Next Energy Leap: Replicating Ethanol’s Success in Diesel
India is turning to bio‑isobutanol to replicate ethanol’s blending success in its diesel sector. Earlier biodiesel pilots with jatropha, used‑cooking‑oil and ethanol‑diesel blends faltered due to storage, flash‑point and supply challenges. Bio‑isobutanol can be derived from the same sugarcane feedstock...