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Today on Volts: for the next few decades, we'll be in the "mid-transition," with clean energy systems growing as FF systems decline. Those FF systems will not decline smoothly -- there will be thresholds, "cliffs," where they suddenly crumble -- so maybe we should, I dunno, plan for it?
Japanese scientists build near-white heterojunction solar cell for BIPV applications #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1dx2fKV7Rf https://t.co/FZ34CaIJGY
Australia utility-scale solar and wind hits 5TWh in February 2026, says Rystad Energy #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/CISL1ziXNm
Washington’s HB 2296 could improve home solar economics, but advocates say recent amendments are cause for concern #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Gk1kpkblMA
Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for US data center #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/tsK8YqzJko
Grid investment is rising fast. BloombergNEF reports record spending in 2025 of 470 to 483 billion US dollars, up 17 percent on 2024. This reflects structural change: more renewables, electrified transport & heating + rising demand from data centres. https://t.co/4l1nzdMy3j
Virginia to utilities: Do more with the existing power grid #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/zWtmgZDDTa
Italy’s new energy provisions could boost gas use, undermine renewables and storage competitiveness #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ekdqmPRdKr
This is likely the first time QatarEnergy has ever declared force majeure on LNG shipments 🇶🇦 ⚠️ Qatar made its name as a powerhouse producer that never fails its customers Then an Iranian drone hit
Fertilizer manufacturers in South Asia are beginning to cut output due to an outage at Qatar’s LNG export plant ⚠️ 🇮🇳 Some Indian manufacturers started reducing production at urea plans 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s gas distributor declared FM on to fertiliser plants https://t.co/LUjKJcUg25
Many consider a widespread war in the Middle East the worst-case scenario for the global oil and gas markets. That war is here, and it could have long-lasting impacts on energy and climate policy. This week on Zero, I speak...
Trump’s Hormuz strategy may raise energy costs as India faces fertilizer and LNG supply risks | Mathrubhumi English https://t.co/BTL63LOcou
EU expands ETS indirect carbon cost compensation to 20 new sectors and raises coverage for eligible industries. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/eu-ets-state-aid-expansion-widens.html
California’s heat pump push faces a big hurdle: high electric bills #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/XA5b6J2fS6
U.S government sets preliminary countervailing duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xLDIGb82s4
Solar and storage are central to Trump energy priorities #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/SMzlPkYENu
UK: Grid-forming batteries miss out in system stability tender as synchronous condensers, gas get contracts #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/JKsGGhv9o4
First Solar announces licensing agreement with Oxford PV, alleges new TOPCon patent infringements #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ihrYzqx61m
Community solar expansion legislation sent to Virginia governor #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/OZTLKHxHWX
People on the move: Arevon, GS Power, and more #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/gdSh6VDBRG https://t.co/KkFhvwvKUl
Can offshore data centers save offshore wind? Maybe we go offshore before we go to space. https://t.co/QAJ2RJG6Od
The U.S. is stepping back from global climate policies at the very moment the global clean energy transition is accelerating. Christiana Figueres, former UN climate leader and architect of the Paris Agreement, explains why this attempt to double down on fossil...
As a college student, Peter Reinhardt (@reinpk) started a company that stumbled, pivoted, and nearly ran out of money before a small open-source library became Segment—the data layer behind thousands of software companies and was later acquired by Twilio. On the...
I always find the AI uses crazy amounts of water thing weird Here is a fun stat: Globally golf courses use 10x the water of AI data centres
According to EIA’s 2025 Annual Energy Outlook (LCOE for plants entering service in 2030, without tax credits): Onshore wind: ~$40–$60 per MWh Utility-scale solar PV: ~$35–$50 per MWh Natural gas: ~$75–$100 per MWh Coal (new build): ~$60–$90 per MWh Cents per kilowatt-hour: Wind and solar: roughly...
Such a pleasure joining @EIB for this year's #EIBForum. Together with EIB's VP Ambroise Fayolle, @AfDBPresident and @bertrandpiccard, we discussed how to accelerate the green transition thus reinforcing industrial resilience, driving innovation and ensuring sustainable growth. https://t.co/MsNKt7m58K
this is not a joke. this is not a test. this is a global energy emergency unfolding in real time
China won the mineral war. Two new books show how the West let it happen Read more here: https://t.co/9ofBAHFGLx https://t.co/Qa5SYQX6Dg
How much might SAF add to airline passenger ticket flights? We crunch the numbers #avgeek #RAeSCommercialAviationSummit #RAeSCivilAviationWeek https://t.co/xzQcwe0vS3 https://t.co/855NGDNbgM
Looking forward to speaking at @_InterBattery in Seoul next week 🇰🇷. Will present CES data on the real lifecycle of batteries🔋♻️– and what it means for carbon footprint, residual value, and the future supply of recycled materials. Reach out if attending and...
From mini-grids in Nigeria to grid upgrades in Zambia #Mission300 is delivering results across #Africa to reach our goal of connecting 300M people to electricity by 2030. Mission 300 is #PoweringAfrica and we’ve already helped connect nearly 39 million. https://t.co/YG3s3MHusm https://t.co/0DjS3v3XTI
A 93% spike isn’t a ‘trend’ - it’s a stick-up. Gas is a ransom. Carbon is a conflict mineral. Fossil fuels are war. Renewables are the only real declaration of independence. Stop being vassal states. Move decisively to cut the cord....
Gas prices jumped again this morning and are on track to double - a stark reminder of our exposure to fossil fuel volatility. The real solution isn’t more drilling, but moving away from combustion: electrify, use renewable power, and boost energy...
IRS and Treasury set backup reporting for CCS tax credits if EPA electronic reporting is not ready by June 2026. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/carbon-capture-tax-credit-guidance-sets.html
Can you believe that all of the people down there are unaware that the world’s largest LNG plant is offline? https://t.co/nG6uMfgyuH
Conference preview: NABCEP CE 2026 – March 16-19, 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/o0JLK9AXQT
Flow Power goes bigger on firmed solar, with purchase of shovel ready PV and battery project #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Z5wjV3yu1o https://t.co/XMKeTIrfk3
Virya Energy secures US$99 million EBRD equity to scale Polish solar portfolio #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/j7xHWsrvZt
When hail hits PV: New research maps damage, testing, and mitigation #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/pDzrq6rY3M
Federal battery rebate hits a quarter-million installs. But is the party over? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/kt1ijbgQPQ https://t.co/e4bUv8CY20
Solar-plus-storage M&A heats up as AI data centers drive demand #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/0SfVszvIE9 https://t.co/gM7W0Ker2W
Solar curtailment rises in Chile as grid constraints persist #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/nmDkWSHq65
Boralex commissions ‘Canada’s largest operating BESS’ in Ontario #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/KPk7JggYI3
US residential solar enters post-incentive era after ITC expiry surge #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/94Jal3gQEI
MAGA is learning to love solar -- as the right's anti-solar crusade is making utility bills higher, giving China an advantage in the AI race, and fueling U.S. dependence on imported energy. Key MAGA voices urged a pivot. It is...
A 50% price spike isn’t a 'market trend' - it’s a mugging. Gas and oil imports are a ransom. 100% Renewables are the only true declaration of independence. Stop paying the extortionists. Cut the cord.
Dark side of the #datacenter craze: unplugging. Abt 40, using enough power for 1M homes, simultaneously went offline last year, forcing the #VA operator into drastic action. 2d such incident. #realestate #tech #AI #warehouses #industrial https://t.co/zdjJyMPnlt via @WSJ
Solar module prices rise faster than expected in February #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/IthL40gLnT https://t.co/eJ2paazz7a
Very interesting > The Strait of Hormuz is not just oil - but also LNG. https://t.co/jlv7Hrp9LJ
Great conversation with @Edison_Electric this morning focused on using new technologies to get more data centers connected to the grid faster. Connecting data centers to the grid is critical to bringing electricity rates down. Batteries are key. https://t.co/6SD5BHtq4g
