'German Offshore Overplanting Rule Will Drive up Costs'
A Frontier Economics study finds Germany’s 20% offshore wind over‑planting rule is economically inefficient, recommending a target of 5‑10% overall and 2.5‑5% per project. The rule, intended to lower grid‑connection costs, would instead raise overall project expenses and cause 3‑4% electricity curtailment. The analysis, commissioned by BWO and BDEW, examined four North Sea sites and highlighted that excessive capacity adds unnecessary costs for developers and consumers. Industry leaders call for lower power density, better spatial planning, and cross‑border cooperation to keep offshore wind expansion cost‑effective.
Katherina Reiche and the Myth of Solar Subsidies: Why Operators Do Not Receive 7 Cents per Kilowatt-Hour in State Support
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche plans to end feed‑in tariffs for small rooftop photovoltaic systems, prompting claims that the state saves billions by cutting a 7‑8 cent/kWh subsidy. In reality, the EEG scheme settles the difference between market prices and a...
Russia Adds Around 100 MW of Solar in 2025
Russia added roughly 100 MW of solar in 2025, bringing total installed capacity to about 3.1 GW. The increase follows the government’s capacity‑supply agreement framework that guarantees long‑term payments for utility‑scale projects. GlobalData forecasts annual additions of around 200 MW, pushing cumulative solar...
Storage, System Flexibility Now Immediate Priority for India’s Grid: Industry Leaders
India’s renewable share is accelerating, prompting industry leaders to flag storage and system flexibility as immediate priorities. The grid now experiences an estimated 80 GW swing between low‑demand and evening‑peak periods once solar and wind are accounted for. Leaders at the...
Zelestra Brings Villamañán Solar Plant Online
Zelestra has placed its 19 MWdc Villamañán solar plant in León, Spain into full commercial operation, completing the trio of projects delivered under a long‑term virtual power purchase agreement (vPPA) with Graphic Packaging International. The facility will generate roughly 28,700 MWh of...
“We Are 80 Pct Renewable:” Wind and Solar Shield Gina Rinehart’s Big Lithium Play From Fossil Fuel Crisis
Liontown Resources, backed by Gina Rinehart’s near‑20% stake, is operating the Kathleen Valley lithium mine with an 80% renewable energy mix. The hybrid power plant—30 MW wind, 17 MW solar and a 17 MW battery—has reduced diesel to roughly 4‑5% of total operating...
Ormat Achieves Higher Electricity Prices: Ormat Extends Power Purchase Agreements for Geothermal Power Plant in California
Ormat Technologies has renegotiated its power purchase agreements for the 15 MW portion of the Casa Diablo IV geothermal plant, extending the contracts to 2037. The new "blend‑and‑extend" deals raise the electricity price by roughly 27 percent and increase each off‑taker’s commitment...
Listen to the RF Podcast #8: ‘Battery/Electric Locos Are the Way to Go’
At RailTech Europe 2026, Nexrail’s Chief Business Development Officer Mark Remie discussed a hybrid battery‑electric locomotive strategy on RF Podcast #8. The approach combines on‑board batteries with grid electricity to capture regenerative braking energy and reduce fuel consumption by up...
ICAO Invites Applicants for TAB 2026 Assessment Cycle and Stricter LOA Requirements to Affect CORSIA Phase 2 Supply
ICAO’s Technical Advisory Body (TAB) has opened applications for its 2026 assessment cycle, introducing substantially stricter host‑party attestation (Letter of Authorization) requirements and tighter integrity criteria. The TAB will no longer consider first‑phase programs for new eligibility, though successful 2026...
A Red Brick‐Derived Fe2P‐Based Cocatalyst Sheet Enables Monolithic Photocatalysts for Efficient Solar Hydrogen Production
Researchers have converted common red brick into a Fe2P‑based cocatalyst sheet that serves as a scaffold for semiconductor particles, creating monolithic photocatalysts for solar water splitting. The CdS‑Fe2P/RB monolith delivers a visible‑light hydrogen evolution rate of 7.7 mmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹ and an apparent...
Iron Incorporation‐Induced Phosphorus Vacancies in MoP: A Dual‐Functional Strategy Toward Efficient Solar Driven Hydrogen Production
Researchers introduced iron atoms into molybdenum phosphide (MoP) to generate phosphorus vacancies, forming a dual‑functional catalyst for solar‑driven hydrogen production. The Fe substitution replaces Mo sites, creating electron‑trapping vacancies while Mo atoms serve as hole traps, markedly improving charge separation....
India Launches Tender for 1 GW Round-the-Clock Renewable Power
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has opened a tender for 1 GW of round‑the‑clock renewable power projects, mandating integrated energy‑storage systems. The projects will follow a build‑own‑operate (BOO) model and attract 25‑year power purchase agreements with Indian distribution companies. Bidders...
Meet the Drilling Entrepreneur Unlocking Geothermal Power for Google
Fervo Energy is commercialising enhanced geothermal systems that use horizontal drilling and rock fracturing to access heat reservoirs up to 12,000 feet deep. The startup has cut per‑foot drilling costs by more than 70 percent, reaching $400 per foot, and projects electricity...
Good Energy Won Solar Contracts From DESNZ when Its CEO’s Brother Was in Senior Role
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero awarded more than £70,000 in solar‑panel contracts for schools to Amelio Enterprises, a firm owned by Good Energy. The deals were processed by Crown Commercial Services under the Great British Energy scheme,...
Exus Renewables to Provide Asset Management Services for Texas Solar Projects
Exus Renewables North America has secured a multi‑year agreement to manage 437 MW of utility‑scale solar assets in Texas for Nuveen Infrastructure, expanding its regional portfolio to over 3.3 GW. The contract covers technical oversight, financial performance tracking, and operational strategy for...
Eni Signs Up for 15-Year Biomethane Supply From France
Eni’s renewable arm Plenitude and Seya Group’s Methagora have signed a 15‑year agreement for the supply of 50 GWh of biomethane per year from French production. Methagora, which converts existing biogas sites into certified biomethane, has already delivered 35 GWh and plans...
UK Government Removes Offshore Wind Energy Tariffs to Help Manufacturers Save Millions
The UK government will waive import duties on 33 wind‑farm components from 1 April, using an “authorised use” customs measure that eliminates tariffs on items such as cables, blades and rotors. Officials say the relief will save manufacturers millions of pounds...
Illinois to Data Centers: Bring Your Own Renewables and Skip the Line
Illinois lawmakers have introduced the Protecting Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers (POWER) Act, which would let data centers that procure their own clean power receive fast‑track grid interconnection and guaranteed service. The bill also obliges facilities to pay for transmission...
AIRMO Raises €5M for Airborne and Space-Based GHG Monitoring
AIRMO announced a €5 million seed round led by Ananda ImpactVentures, with participation from several venture firms and strategic investors. The funding will finance its first satellite mission slated for 2027 and broaden its airborne monitoring footprint across Europe, MENA and...
Enormous AI Growth Zone Datacentre Gets Planning Approval
Planning permission has been granted for Elsham Tech Park, a 1 GW AI datacentre in north Lincolnshire – one of the UK’s largest and located in an AI growth zone. The development will span 1.5 million sq m, host 15 data halls and generate...
Avio Smart Market Stack Inks Pact with Climate, Agri-Tech Firms
Avio Smart Market Stack Ltd (formerly Bartronics India) signed multiple MoUs with climate‑tech and agri‑tech firms to launch Project AVIO Agritech, leveraging its rural banking network that reaches roughly 40 million citizens. The initiative aims to bring sustainable farming practices, carbon‑credit...
Burning Plastic Isn’t Renewable: Rethinking Waste & Power In Hawaii
The H‑POWER waste‑to‑energy plant on Oʻahu generates about 340 GWh annually, roughly 4‑5% of the island’s electricity, but emits ~0.88 tCO₂e per MWh—comparable to coal. Its feedstock is 14% plastic and up to 30% recyclable material, creating significant fossil‑carbon emissions. Solar PV...
Aemetis Inc (AMTX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Aemetis reported Q2 2025 revenue of $52.2 million, up $9.3 million thanks to resumed biodiesel shipments to India. The company highlighted a 30% boost in dairy RNG output, seven CARB‑approved low‑carbon pathways, and a surge in California LCFS credit prices to about...
Malaysia: Johor Hyperscale Data Centre to Boost Digital Economy
Malaysia is set to develop a hyperscale data centre in Gelang Patah, Johor, aimed at bolstering the nation’s digital economy. The project will pursue the top GreenRE sustainability rating by employing reclaimed water for cooling and integrating substantial solar generation....
Disruptions Reinforce China's Self-Sufficiency Drive
China is intensifying its drive for energy self‑sufficiency by accelerating investments in low‑carbon technologies such as solar, wind, batteries and electric vehicles. The ongoing war in the Middle East, which has disrupted oil and gas imports, underscores Beijing’s anxiety over...
Heavy Water Expands Energy Potential of Carbon Nanotube Yarns
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas introduced a heavy‑water‑based electrolyte that dramatically improves the energy‑harvesting performance of twistron carbon‑nanotube yarns. The new system delivers up to 2.5 times higher peak power and 1.8 times more energy per stretch cycle, achieving...
EPB of Chattanooga Deploys Battery-Based Microgrids for Savings, Resilience
EPB of Chattanooga has commissioned five battery‑based microgrids delivering 29 MW of power and 58 MWh of storage across two sites, bringing its front‑of‑meter storage to 45 MW/95 MWh. The utility plans to add another 45 MW of storage within 12 months and reach 100‑150 MW...
Study Finds Significant Savings From Direct Current Power for AI Workloads
A new Enteligent study shows that converting AI data centers from traditional 120‑240 V alternating current to 800 V direct current can slash infrastructure costs and energy waste. The analysis reports 50‑80% less copper cabling and an 8‑12% reduction in annual energy‑related...
Meta’s Expanded MTIA Roadmap Signals a New Phase in AI Data Center Architecture
Meta unveiled an expanded roadmap for its Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA), targeting AI inference workloads across Facebook, Instagram and Reels. The custom silicon lets hyperscale data centers fine‑tune power and thermal envelopes, boosting density and enabling liquid‑to‑chip cooling....
SolaTrim Launches SolEmber Line of Fire-Protection Array Skirting
SolaTrim announced the SolEmber mesh system, a fire‑storm ember‑blocking shield for residential solar arrays on sloped roofs. The product uses 304 stainless‑steel and a low‑visibility black powder‑coat, meeting ASTM E2886, Class A fire‑rating, and WUI/IWUI certifications. SolEmber is positioned as a code‑compliant...
Revolutionizing Nordic Imbalance Settlement with Unicorn Systems
Unicorn Systems has upgraded the Nordic Balance Settlement (NBS) model, enabling the new Independent Aggregator role for balancing services across Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The enhancement, built on the Damas MMS:E platform, introduces 15‑minute settlement, expanded invoicing products and...
Pure Data Centres and AVK Deploy Europe’s First Large-Scale Microgrid
Pure Data Centres Group and AVK have commissioned Europe’s first large‑scale, 110 MW on‑site microgrid at Pure DC’s Dublin campus. The system comprises three 30 MW energy centres that deliver dispatchable power, combined heat‑and‑power capability, and waste‑heat recovery during early‑phase development. Designed...
BESS Asset Operation in CAISO Is Complex, but Lean Teams Can Leverage Advanced Analytics
Fullmark Energy’s 20 MW/80 MWh Johanna battery storage project in Santa Ana demonstrates how a lean engineering team can profitably operate in CAISO’s increasingly complex market. By deploying advanced analytics that calculate a true state‑of‑charge, the team avoids over‑bidding penalties and maintains continuous...
Airbus Partners with RWTH Aachen on Fuel Cell for Regional Aircraft
Airbus, RWTH Aachen, DLR and other partners launched GENtwoPRO, a German‑funded project to develop a low‑temperature PEM fuel‑cell system for regional aircraft up to 100 seats. The initiative, part of the LuFo VII‑1 programme, targets megawatt‑scale power density and rapid...
Countries Must Seek Energy Independence Through Renewables and Nuclear, Says John Kerry
Former US secretary of state John Kerry warned that the recent oil price surge caused by the war in Iran underscores the security risks of dependence on fossil fuels. He called for countries to achieve energy independence by accelerating deployment...
Fund Trying to Turn New Mexico Desert Into an Advanced Tech Hub
New Mexico's sovereign wealth fund is backing a $1 billion Pacific Fusion project to build a desert‑based fusion research facility, while also pouring hundreds of millions into venture funds targeting defense and advanced tech. The fund’s revamped private‑equity program has posted...
Can Aii’s New Tool Deliver Granular Data Without Audit Fatigue?
Aii has launched the Energy and Carbon Benchmark, a voluntary tool that breaks down textile factory energy use by individual processes such as knitting and dyeing. The benchmark is designed to plug into existing platforms like the Higg Facility Environmental...
RWE Brings Online Four BESS Projects in 13GW US Clean Energy Portfolio
RWE added roughly 2 GW of operating capacity in 2025, pushing its U.S. portfolio to nearly 13 GW. The firm launched 15 projects across seven states, comprising six solar farms, five wind farms and four battery energy storage systems (BESS). The BESS...
Power Cuts Are the New Normal in Kenya – What Went Wrong and How to Fix It
Kenya is experiencing daily load‑shedding as peak demand outstrips firm capacity, leaving a razor‑thin reserve margin of just 2.3% in early 2026. The crisis stems from a four‑year moratorium on new power plants, rapid demand growth from industry, electric vehicles...
FERC Approves ComEd Data Center Transmission Agreements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved five transmission security agreements (TSAs) between Commonwealth Edison and data‑center developers, including Equinix and QTS Investment Properties Chicago. The contracts embed provisions—ramp‑up schedules, credit obligations, revenue contributions, and termination fees—to shield existing ComEd...
Michigan Airport Completes 1st Phase of Solar Carport Project
MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan has completed Phase I of its solar carport project, installing a 342‑kilowatt canopy over roughly 200 parking spaces and connecting it to the grid in February. The airport became the first in the state with...
Molecular Vibrations Hurl Electrons at Extreme Speeds
Researchers at the University of Cambridge demonstrated that electrons can traverse a polymer‑non‑fullerene interface in just 18 femtoseconds, matching the period of a single molecular vibration. By deliberately engineering a weakly coupled junction, they showed that specific high‑frequency vibrational modes...
Data Centres Will Have to “Ride Through” Grid Faults, Not Trip Off, Under Proposed New Rules
The Australian Energy Market Commission released draft technical standards requiring large data centres (30 MW or more) to ride through voltage and frequency disturbances instead of disconnecting. The rules aim to prevent cascading failures and limit the cost of grid upgrades...
Dual‐Functional ITO Interlayer for Effective Defect Passivation and Cationic Composition Engineering in Kesterite Solar Cells
Researchers introduced a thin indium tin oxide (ITO) interlayer at the back contact of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells to tackle interdiffusion and absorber defects. The ITO acts as a diffusion barrier during early selenization, then self‑sacrifices to release Sn and...
How to Select a DC-DC Converter for Solar Energy Storage Systems
Selecting the right DC‑DC converter is crucial for solar energy storage reliability. Real‑world conditions—high enclosure temperatures, fluctuating PV voltages, and the need for isolation—often differ from datasheet specifications, leading to thermal derating and unexpected resets. Boost‑buck topologies and galvanic isolation...
Aii Launches Benchmarking Tool to Accelerate Fashion Decarbonisation
Aii has launched a new Benchmarking tool that quantifies process‑level energy use and emissions across apparel factories. The tool provides independent data on energy sources, material types, and processes, allowing factories to compare performance across regions and over time. Early...
Bosch Unveils New Fuel Cell Power Module FCPM C100 for Buses
Bosch introduced the Fuel Cell Power Module C100 at Berlin’s Mobility Move fair, a 100 kW hydrogen system built for roof‑mounted installation on 12‑ to 18‑meter city buses. The low‑profile, 40 cm tall module complements Bosch’s existing truck‑focused FCPM line and includes...
Commission Approves €260 Million Belgian State Aid for Carbon Capture and Storage Project
The European Commission has cleared a €260 million Belgian state‑aid scheme for Air Liquide Large Industry NV and BASF Antwerpen NV to develop the Kairos@C carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Antwerp. The initiative will capture CO₂ from hydrogen, ammonia...
Enel Installs over 3,700 New Charging Points in Italy
Enel has completed installation of 3,730 new electric‑vehicle charging stations in Italy under the first National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) tender, covering five regions and 21 provinces. Each site provides two fast 90 kW chargers accessible through Enel’s app or...
Charing Infrastructure Expands in Pennsylvania with NEVI
Pennsylvania is rolling out 12 electric‑vehicle charging projects along its major roadways, backed by $54 million already committed through the federal NEVI program. To date the state has installed 30 public chargers—the highest NEVI‑funded count in the nation—and has 53 more...