Eskom Extends Waiver on Small-Scale Solar Registration Fees
South Africa’s Eskom extends small-scale solar registration fee waiver #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Bk45hodJ1g
Transgrid Selects 2 GW Battery Capacity for NSW Grid
Australia’s Transgrid shortlists 2 GW of batteries for NSW grid #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jdM3VsF3AJ
Boost Clean Energy, Not Consumption Restrictions
Amen. The way to address climate or energy is not to police consumption, but rather to increase clean energy abundance.
High-Power Chargers Target Heavy Trucks Outside China
Correct take. Outside of China, anyway. We will build chargers at this power output, but they'll be used primarily for heavy trucks.
EU-India Deal Boosts Energy Storage Innovation
EU-India trade agreement will propel innovation in energy storage #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/hKN4tIMp0E
AES Abandons San Diego Battery Project Amid Local Opposition
AES pulls out of San Diego area battery project after local opposition #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/gaxfAy1ZM1
New UNSW Study: Next‑Gen Solar Modules May Degrade Faster
Next-generation solar modules could degrade faster than expected, new UNSW research warns #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/9MN0k0o50k
Emerging Markets Leapfrog Oil, Embrace Energy Tech
Emerging Markets are Leapfrogging Oil and Gas ...just like the Global South leapfrogged landline phones and rapidly adopted cellular at scale. With @KingsmillBond of ember_energy. #uspoli #cdnpoli https://markhamhislop.substack.com/p/emerging-market-are-leapfrogging
Energy Disruptions Accelerate Canada's Electrification Shift
Pay Attention, Canada: Electrification Surge Reshaping Global Energy Future Thus far, Canadian leaders are taking the wrong lessons from the Iran war. Energy system disruption = faster energy transition to electrification. https://youtu.be/wevqzdFPCMQ
Fervo Energy Secures Major Turbine Deal for Next‑Gen Geothermal
Fervo Energy inks big turbine deal to build more next-gen geothermal #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/2db2ArIrcM
US Data Center Rollouts Stalled by Equipment Shortages
ICYMI: “.. Almost half of the US data centers planned for this year are expected to be delayed or canceled. One big reason is the shortage of electrical equipment, such as transformers, switchgear and batteries.” @business https://t.co/F04P0tZO1m https://t.co/wwlVqspf9b
Tracker PV Arrays Degrade Faster From UV than Fixed‑tilt
UNSW study finds tracker-based PV systems experience higher UV degradation than fixed-tilt arrays #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/5RRbnGXRM0 https://t.co/WmJ664hZBv
Most Solar Projects Get State Approval in Under Year
UMass study finds states approve most solar projects in under 1 year #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/XWhvWAXTye
Solar Trackers Boost Output, Might Shorten Panel Lifespan
Solar trackers have changed the game for PV generation. But are they cutting panel life short? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/g4uWC9JG79 https://t.co/RvthFUcqSx
US Adds 26.6 GW Solar, Renewables Dominate 2025
US adds 26.6 GW of solar in 2025 as renewables dominate #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/uCN0ChKG5d
Wind‑Water‑Solar Combo Powers Record Demand, Cuts Gas
This is why we use a combo of WindWaterSolar Wind breaks new CAISO output record - when it is needed - at night - at 10:40 PM on 4/8: 6.699 GW Ignoring batteries, WWS also met the highest % of 24-h demand...
Empowering Nigerian Women and Youth with Clean Energy
Bringing Clean Energy Opportunities to Women and Youth in Nigerian Agriculture #energysky -- via RMI https://t.co/hRzMrMeISf
JPMorgan Backs Carbon Removal Startup that Also Prevents Wildfires
Exclusive: @jpmorgan strikes carbon removal deal with startup Graphyte @CarbonCasting that doubles as wildfire prevention https://t.co/MCp67lxMCt via @axios
AI Boosts Sustainable Energy Through Policy, Infrastructure, Clean Power
AI can drive sustainable energy management. Leaders highlight that it needs three things: efficiency-focused policies, energy-efficient infrastructure, and cleaner electricity. Tech can secure energy and boost sustainability. https://t.co/jmV7eLsSHS
Midea Launches PV‑compatible Indoor Heat Pump for Tight Homes
Midea unveils PV-compatible indoor heat pump for space-constrained residential applications #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/APeN9HA8jx
South Australia Launches First‑ever Renewable Tender Under New Law
South Australia opens tender for large-scale renewables under Australian-first legislation #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/zUfY2iuDw8
Brazil Hikes Ethanol Blend; Argentina Lifts Corn Forecast
In case you missed it, some pertinent news came out of South America Wednesday afternoon. 🇧🇷Brazil wants to raise ethanol's mix in gasoline to 32% from 30% by the end of June 🇦🇷Argentina's Rosario exchange raised the 25/26 corn crop to 67...
Eight‑hour Pumped Hydro Moves Forward to Replace Aging Coal Plant
Fresh progress for eight-hour pumped hydro project proposed to help replace ageing coal plant #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/QCSyyGtDkm https://t.co/FMGxaGZUP7
New Jersey Lifts Nuclear Moratorium, Second State This Year
New Jersey becomes second state this year to lift its nuclear moratorium #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/eABgxl3NFI
Renewable Energy Boom Tied to Chinese Supply Chains
As countries turn to renewable sources to bolster their energy security, a lot of that equipment will come from China. https://t.co/dUqNCMJTGA
Dynamic Line Ratings Adopted by 20 Nations, Outpacing Grant Debates
We invented dynamic line ratings. Shipped it to the UK. Then Belgium. Brazil. India. Now 20 countries are using US tech to get more out of their grid while we debate $500M grants @Energy. Lets do better. https://t.co/NtmzFLRY18
Data Centers to Consume 220% More Power by 2030
Goldman Sachs "now projects global power demand from data centers to grow 220% by 2030 relative to 2023 levels, up from 175% previously."
155 Million Rural Africans Face Cooling Crisis, Solutions Emerging
The Chilling Prospects Report by @SEforALLorg shows that 155 million rural people across #Africa are at high risk due to a lack of access to #cooling. Find out how we are promoting sustainable cooling access for #agriculture and fisheries in this...
Heat Pumps Eclipse Gas Boilers in Germany, 2025
For the first time ever, heat pumps outsold gas boilers in Germany in 2025. 48% of all new heating systems installed last year were heat pumps. Gas fell to just 39%. A decade ago, heat pumps had a 7% market share....
Industrial Heat Pumps Scale Up for Real-World Deployment
Industrial heat pumps are one of the most underrated technologies in the energy transition. They work. They scale. And they’re finally moving from demonstration to deployment. Here’s a 95t heat pump component just traveled l by river to reach BASF’s...
Nuclear, Solar, Wind Will End Fossil Fuel Dependence
By the time of the next GE I reckon we will have broken the back of our dependence on fossil fuels. The combination of nuclear, Solar and wind will be the solution. Tidal and hydro are bit players. With battery and...
Asia's Energy Path: Coal Return or Renewables Surge?
Will Asia return to coal, or will a new renewables future emerge from the Iran crisis? David Fickling and Akshat Rathi discuss https://t.co/PdxxKr6KZD
Financing Standalone Vs. Co‑Located Projects: Key Differences Explained
BBDF 2026: How financing standalone vs. co-located projects really works #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/BC1aF4l5ro
Zelestra and BNZ Integrate BESS with Southern Europe Solar
IPPs Zelestra, BNZ adding BESS to solar PV plants in Southern Europe #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/i2MTrhf3xc
Japanese Giants Join Tokyu Land’s $190M BESS Consortium
Japanese business heavyweights in Tokyu Land’s US$190 million BESS investment consortium #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ncYirkit0k
Councils Use Local Laws to Shape Renewable Development
Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/BAjaDCZnQp https://t.co/fJ7I1jqqUo
German Heat Pump Talk: Positive Yet Volatile
Germany’s heat pump public discourse is positive but volatile #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/thhSnoVq6o
Illinois Courthouse Launches 1.3‑MW Solar Installation
Illinois county courthouse cuts ribbon on 1.3-MW solar project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/GbtUxTOmXQ
German Agency to Unveil BESS Grid Fee Framework Soon
BBDF: German network agency to release BESS grid fee framework soon #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/4QROOl6QRz
Sodium‑ion Storage Could Boost France’s Energy Flexibility
Can sodium-ion storage drive energy flexibility in France? #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/tUO4Idz6FI
Battery Storage Buying Free Solar Raises Prices
Batteries buying “free” California solar, driving up price #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/faU0jOiUap https://t.co/GD0pdaGUTw
Fortescue's New Electric Excavator Cuts Million Litres Diesel
Fortescue adds another electric excavator, says it saving a million litres of diesel per unit #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/xspHZsss42 https://t.co/ugpv8KEX0P
New Solar Panel Grid Shields PV Systems From Pigeons
Sassmann develops “solar panel grid” for PV systems for pigeon protection #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/3bfBmYevfZ
Maximizing Battery Storage Value in Australia’s NEM
VIDEO: Extracting more value from battery storage assets in Australia’s NEM #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/qiEiRcisAk
Data Centers and AI Won’t Fix Climate, Raise Bills
I will never understand how anyone can look at a situation like this and think "man, data centres and AI are really going to help solve climate change and incentivse renewable energy" https://www.politico.com/newsletters/power-switch/2026/04/03/the-supply-crunch-that-could-raise-your-electric-bill-00858418?_sc=MTA0OTY5MjQjMTM3OTQ%3D
Transformers: Powertrain Driving Grid Upgrade Surge
Why we who track the AI buildout should care about transformers. They are the “powertrain” of the grid upgrade cycle, with demand being driven by three forces at once: aging grid infrastructure, the shift toward renewables, and a sharp increase...
Stop Waiting for a Miracle Battery, Act Now
Stop waiting for the “miracle” battery. Read more and sign up to my newsletter here: https://t.co/4dMz7BPBGk https://t.co/nT1oy5d94r
U.S. Launches First Vertical Rooftop Solar Panels
Vertical rooftop PV debuts in the U.S. #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/bqUE7TbL8P https://t.co/HT8kqxxPUf
Grid Bottlenecks Jeopardize 120 GW of European Renewables
Grid bottlenecks threaten 120 GW of planned renewables in Europe #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/zwodAIFyvJ https://t.co/Po78YoGDjF
Generac and CPower Launch DER Program for Businesses
Generac and CPower announce DER program for commercial and industrial customers #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/3i3DzZfHhe