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Greece Adds 1.9 GW Solar Capacity in 2025
SocialApr 14, 2026

Greece Adds 1.9 GW Solar Capacity in 2025

Greece installs 1.9 GW of PV capacity in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/t1PLkvG9dI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
New Lithium Finds Slash Battery Costs, Accelerate 100% Renewable Shift
SocialApr 14, 2026

New Lithium Finds Slash Battery Costs, Accelerate 100% Renewable Shift

With the discovery of 30% more world lithium resources in one year, battery-electric vehicle and stationary battery storage prices should continue to drop rapidly, facilitating world electrification and the inevitable transition to 100% WindWaterSolar across all energy sectors.

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Vietnam's GG Power Launches 5 GWh BESS Plant, Backed by Government
SocialApr 14, 2026

Vietnam's GG Power Launches 5 GWh BESS Plant, Backed by Government

Vietnam’s GG Power opens 5GWh BESS factory, government emphasises support for local supply chain #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/jJekahGYpp

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Aroma Solar Opens 1.2 GW Module Factory in India
SocialApr 14, 2026

Aroma Solar Opens 1.2 GW Module Factory in India

Aroma Solar launches 1.2 GW module factory in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/T1YSjCLQtj

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Datacenters Are Fully Fungible—Overlooked Key Fact
SocialApr 14, 2026

Datacenters Are Fully Fungible—Overlooked Key Fact

The most important point of this that no one is mentioning is that these datacenters are completely fungible.

By Daniel Newman
Microsoft’s New Data Centers Out‑emit 15 Smallest Nations
SocialApr 14, 2026

Microsoft’s New Data Centers Out‑emit 15 Smallest Nations

Fun new @stand.earth research just out. Microsoft's three new massive hashtag#Petrotech fossil-fuelled data centres will: - Increase Microsoft's emissions 160% - Have higher emissions than power sectors of each of Greece, Ireland, Sri Lanka, New Zealand... - Have higher emissions than the...

By Ketan Joshi
Denmark Hits 92% Clean Power, Exports Surplus
SocialApr 14, 2026

Denmark Hits 92% Clean Power, Exports Surplus

"But the wind doesn't always blow" Denmark just hit 92% low-carbon electricity in 2025, with 0 lumps of coal burned for 3 straight months While Big Oil's victims stay hijacked by volatile prices, the Danes are exporting clean energy to their neighbors https://t.co/mMtu3lU8ne...

By Assaad Razzouk
Homes Can Lend Electricity to AI Data Centers
SocialApr 14, 2026

Homes Can Lend Electricity to AI Data Centers

Your house could loan power to AI data centers with new Span product #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/c02apEnncI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
World Lithium Reserves Surge, Fueling Full EV Transition
SocialApr 14, 2026

World Lithium Reserves Surge, Fueling Full EV Transition

New data: no shortage of lithium in the world for a 100% WWS transition. @USGS says known world lithium resources increased by 30% in one year, from 115.1 in 2024 to 150 million tons in 2025. That is enough for 19 billion...

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Nuclear Complements, Not Replaces, Europe’s Fossil Fuel Mix
SocialApr 14, 2026

Nuclear Complements, Not Replaces, Europe’s Fossil Fuel Mix

Myth: European countries should unleash nuclear because they need an affordable, reliable energy source to replace fossil fuels. Truth: European countries should unleash nuclear because they would benefit from an affordable, reliable energy source *in addition to* fossil fuels.

By Alex Epstein
Heat Pumps Harvest Ambient Energy, Bypassing Oil Dependence
SocialApr 14, 2026

Heat Pumps Harvest Ambient Energy, Bypassing Oil Dependence

Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invented. They harvest and compress pre existing heat in the air, ground or water and transport it where it is needed. That energy is all around us. And it...

By Jan Rosenow
Global South Chooses Modular Electrification Over Fossil Fuels
SocialApr 14, 2026

Global South Chooses Modular Electrification Over Fossil Fuels

Emerging Economies Embrace Electrification Over Oil and Gas Daan Walter of ember_energy dishes on why bottom-up, modular electrotech is wildly popular in the Global South. #energytransition https://youtu.be/82uq9hblH4U

By Markham Hislop
Solar Desert Project Highlights Complex Anthropocene Trade‑offs
SocialApr 14, 2026

Solar Desert Project Highlights Complex Anthropocene Trade‑offs

Surprised myself with this story. Went into the desert expecting to write about a terrible solar project that would harm bighorn sheep...and ended up writing why California should maybe approve it anyway. In the Anthropocene, there are no easy choices: https://t.co/nHm7TLYZB1...

By Sammy Roth
GAIL Commits to 700MW Solar and 572MWh Storage in India
SocialApr 14, 2026

GAIL Commits to 700MW Solar and 572MWh Storage in India

GAIL invests in 700MW solar, 572MWh storage projects across India #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/lS8oHSsLE2

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Parliament Energy Secures 1.2 GW Tracker Deal with Ideematec
SocialApr 14, 2026

Parliament Energy Secures 1.2 GW Tracker Deal with Ideematec

Parliament Energy signs 1.2-GW tracker supply agreement with Ideematec #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/DGSPjEKS8U

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
All Today's Crises Reduce to Energy Battles
SocialApr 14, 2026

All Today's Crises Reduce to Energy Battles

New pod: SUDDENLY, EVERY NEWS STORY IS A FIGHT ABOUT ENERGY -> The Iran War is about energy flows -> The AI buildout is an energy project -> The future of populism—i.e., AI, electricity prices, data center moratoria—is an energy debate w/ @NatBullard Plus: -...

By Derek Thompson
Data Center Opposition Surges: 72 Rejections in 2026
SocialApr 14, 2026

Data Center Opposition Surges: 72 Rejections in 2026

The data center backlash is real and growing like kudzu. Ravenna and Shalersville, OH are latest examples. In Shalersville, 200 residents attended an April 7 trustees meeting, with ALL speakers opposing DCs. That makes 72 DC rejections in 2026, compared...

By Robert Bryce
EU Leaders Unite to Electrify Europe for Energy Security
SocialApr 14, 2026

EU Leaders Unite to Electrify Europe for Energy Security

Spent yesterday in Brussels amongst the who-is-who of the EU energy bubble providing the opening remarks for the High-Level Roundtable: Electrify Europe for Energy Security hosted by @GRA_Renewables @Elec_All What an event - this is the spirit we need in times...

By Jan Rosenow
California District Adds 3.1 MW Solar to 12 Schools
SocialApr 14, 2026

California District Adds 3.1 MW Solar to 12 Schools

California school district installs 3.1 MW of solar across 12 campuses #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/p01D2DhXnl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Australia Requires Solar‑Storage Build, Storage First
SocialApr 14, 2026

Australia Requires Solar‑Storage Build, Storage First

VIDEO: ‘Storage must come first’: Why Australia mandates parallel solar-plus-storage development but sequential commissioning #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/8eJjtHzBEd

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Durable Wind Turbines Pose Recycling Challenge
SocialApr 14, 2026

Durable Wind Turbines Pose Recycling Challenge

Wind turbines' best strength - their ability to withstand any issues - is their biggest liability, making them a hassle to recycle. My latest for @IMechE https://t.co/jvEQrpmkp3

By Chris Stokel-Walker
Resilient Design Streamlines Solar Project Underwriting
SocialApr 14, 2026

Resilient Design Streamlines Solar Project Underwriting

How a resilient design strategy positively affects the underwriting process for solar projects #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/CWfToNb6qu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ideematec to Provide 1.2 GW Trackers for Texas Solar
SocialApr 14, 2026

Ideematec to Provide 1.2 GW Trackers for Texas Solar

Ideematec to supply 1.2 GW of trackers for Texas solar portfolio #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/ZZpXXpp5SX

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
2026 Hypers
SocialApr 14, 2026

2026 Hypers

“Crude capex math: $600-700B in 2026 hyperscaler capex at roughly $40-50B per GW of fully-built capacity also implies mid-teens GW.”

By Jigar Shah
Premier Energies Lands 1.6GW Solar Supply Contract
SocialApr 14, 2026

Premier Energies Lands 1.6GW Solar Supply Contract

Premier Energies secures 1.6GW solar cell and module supply orders #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/MdaSsbkDqu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Prioritizing Green, Cheap Energy Solves the Trilemma
SocialApr 14, 2026

Prioritizing Green, Cheap Energy Solves the Trilemma

This solves the energy trilemma by de-prioritizing secure and prioritizing achieving green and cheap energy transition. My version of the trilemma: https://t.co/YtnAs4vI0F

By Damien Ma
GCL Optoelectronic Plans 2026 IPO, US Plant, Space Solar
SocialApr 14, 2026

GCL Optoelectronic Plans 2026 IPO, US Plant, Space Solar

GCL Optoelectronic targets 2026 IPO, US plant, space solar rollout #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/rdA4GxUdCl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
WEC Chief Urges China Tech, Warns Overcapacity
SocialApr 14, 2026

WEC Chief Urges China Tech, Warns Overcapacity

World Energy Council Head Urges Nations to Use China Tech to Go Green Wait, what about "overcapacity"? https://t.co/gQusOUBuWD

By Paul Triolo
Alternative Jet Fuels Gain Urgency Amid Oil Supply Threat
SocialApr 14, 2026

Alternative Jet Fuels Gain Urgency Amid Oil Supply Threat

Sustainability on the agenda - with oil supplies now under threat, the race for alternative jet fuels now takes new importance. #avgeek https://t.co/DoWigXBAF4 https://t.co/OojIXrv5gW

By Tim Robinson
UK Grid May Prompt Consumption During Renewable Surplus
SocialApr 14, 2026

UK Grid May Prompt Consumption During Renewable Surplus

British grid operator considers asking customers to use more electricity when there are periods of low demand and high solar and wind output. https://t.co/TosvcV1oXF

By Meredith Angwin
Solar Surge Overloads Grid, Paying Users Highlights Flaws
SocialApr 14, 2026

Solar Surge Overloads Grid, Paying Users Highlights Flaws

Nothing screams broken energy grid than this. Paying households to use excess power. Utterly bonkers Solar power threatens to overwhelm electricity grid https://t.co/pb9kRcxfRZ

By Michael Hewson
Indonesia Ditches Diesel, Saves $2B with Solar Power
SocialApr 14, 2026

Indonesia Ditches Diesel, Saves $2B with Solar Power

Indonesia on the move: Its electricity monopoly moves to retire 2,396 diesel generators across 741 locations > Will replace them with solar + storage and micro-hydro, slashing 200,000 barrels of oil imports/ day > Saves $2b in avoided oil imports every single...

By Assaad Razzouk
Wallenberg Family Backs Stegra's Massive Green‑steel Plant
SocialApr 14, 2026

Wallenberg Family Backs Stegra's Massive Green‑steel Plant

Ailing startup Stegra secures funding from the influential Wallenberg family to help complete what will be the world’s biggest green-steel plant https://t.co/Ic70chW4kW

By Vox – Climate
Michigan Data Centers Could Cost $119B in Damages
SocialApr 14, 2026

Michigan Data Centers Could Cost $119B in Damages

"under the existing laws, our analysis shows that the expected growth in data centers would lead to $118 billion in climate damages and $1.6 billion in health damages by 2050 due to air pollution and emissions from fossil fuel power...

By Ketan Joshi
Colorado House Legalizes Plug‑in Solar for Renters
SocialApr 14, 2026

Colorado House Legalizes Plug‑in Solar for Renters

Colorado House passes legislation to legalize plug-in solar for renters #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/037Gt3scH8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Critical Loop Secures $26M Series A for Modular Microgrids
SocialApr 14, 2026

Critical Loop Secures $26M Series A for Modular Microgrids

Modular microgrid company Critical Loop announces $26 million Series A round #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/QdfhDyUOUP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Renewables Reach 80% in Australia's Coal‑Heavy Grid
SocialApr 14, 2026

Renewables Reach 80% in Australia's Coal‑Heavy Grid

Renewables hit 80 pct share in Australia’s most coal dependent grid for first time #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Dk0QZ7Vq1w https://t.co/yNYoXCh4hA

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Incentivize Renewables to Cushion Global Energy Shock
SocialApr 14, 2026

Incentivize Renewables to Cushion Global Energy Shock

IRENA: Incentivise renewables deployment to minimise impacts of global energy shock #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/0rGuXRxmKz

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Airplane Wings Slash Cargo Ship Fuel Use 80%
SocialApr 14, 2026

Airplane Wings Slash Cargo Ship Fuel Use 80%

Airplane-Style Wings Are Powering Cargo Ships While Cutting Fuel by 80% by @BrianRoemmele #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/oqde9P5iRR

By Ron van Loon
Wärtsilä Prioritizes Value Over Low‑Cost Energy Storage
SocialApr 14, 2026

Wärtsilä Prioritizes Value Over Low‑Cost Energy Storage

‘We’ll never be the cheapest’: Wärtsilä’s head of energy storage on company strategy #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ay4z6zbClk

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
ECA Solar, Powin, Form Energy Drive Energy Innovation
SocialApr 14, 2026

ECA Solar, Powin, Form Energy Drive Energy Innovation

People on the move: ECA Solar, Powin, Form Energy and more #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/xlHWFAVq5E https://t.co/TURzmJGLxO

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Colorado's Grid Now Runs on Over 40% Renewables
SocialApr 14, 2026

Colorado's Grid Now Runs on Over 40% Renewables

Clean energy isn’t the future — it’s already here in Colorado. With renewables now powering more than 40% of our electricity, we’re proving what’s possible when we invest in wind, solar, and innovation instead of standing in the way. https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/10/colorado-renewable-energy/

By Governor Jared Polis
Fortescue Calls Fossil‑Free Transition a No‑Brainer, Others Lag
SocialApr 13, 2026

Fortescue Calls Fossil‑Free Transition a No‑Brainer, Others Lag

Fortescue says ditching fossil fuels is a “no-brainer:” So why aren’t other companies rushing to follow #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Ik7uaMvCv8 https://t.co/SWLlGYSuFI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ohio County Bans Renewables, Voters May Reconsider
SocialApr 13, 2026

Ohio County Bans Renewables, Voters May Reconsider

This Ohio county put a ban on wind and solar. Will voters reverse it? #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/zboRHlxwNu

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Industry Coalition Urges EU to Revise Methane Rules
SocialApr 13, 2026

Industry Coalition Urges EU to Revise Methane Rules

A coalition of energy companies, chemical makers and trade associations are asking the European Union to urgently consider changes to the bloc’s upcoming regulations on methane emissions https://t.co/vpb6gn9eJJ

By Vox – Climate
TBEA Launches Grid-Forming Converter for Large‑scale Storage
SocialApr 13, 2026

TBEA Launches Grid-Forming Converter for Large‑scale Storage

TBEA unveils grid-forming converter for large-scale storage, renewables #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/KbW9lyd3ai

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Thai Developer Proposes Massive Battery in Former Coal Region
SocialApr 13, 2026

Thai Developer Proposes Massive Battery in Former Coal Region

Thai developer sends new big battery project to EPBC as storage takes centre stage in old coal country #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/L9uVu77HKT https://t.co/vYYx0IGNt1

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
California Bill Threatens EV Charging in Affordable Housing
SocialApr 13, 2026

California Bill Threatens EV Charging in Affordable Housing

California bill would limit EV-charging access in affordable housing #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/iLyl7eW3Lw

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Zen Reports Renewable Sale Talks Progressing, Parties Aligned
SocialApr 13, 2026

Zen Reports Renewable Sale Talks Progressing, Parties Aligned

Zen says sale talks progressing well, all parties “deeply and strategically aligned” on renewables #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Wl53Esvwsg https://t.co/wrIC8ACnKS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza