Ecoener Locks 200 MWp Solar PPAs in Guatemala
Ecoener secures PPAs for 200 MWp of solar projects in Guatemala #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/9sFSZtmHOb
Perovskite Solar Cells Produced Without Costly Cleanrooms
Perovskite solar cells can be made without expensive cleanrooms #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/tvnjNDXxGN
Rhythm Energy Extends Renewable Power to Texas Businesses
Rhythm Energy expands renewable electricity plans to commercial customers in Texas #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/epGWLFDrfy
France Ties Solar Subsidies to Storage Amid Negative Prices
France proposes linking solar subsidies to storage as prices turn negative #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/83Xw93wRd2
Full Visibility Uncovers Hidden Battery Storage Safety Risks
What end-to-end visibility reveals about hidden BESS safety risks #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Fkb7xkhlEV
Qcells Introduces Turnkey Solar-Storage for New Homes
Qcells launches turnkey solar and storage program for new home construction #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/gyNI4D9iuh
Tokyo Faces First Solar Curtailment in Japan
Solar curtailment reaches Tokyo, Japan’s last holdout grid area #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/39BbREz2pU
Non‑Lithium Storage Tech Gains Momentum Globally
ROUNDUP: Non-lithium energy storage system technology advances in US, Spain, and Scotland #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/8oNd50Neh9
Researchers Claim Breakthrough Beyond Solar Efficiency Limit
Have researchers broken through the “impossible” solar conversion ceiling? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/JLYVABWY2U https://t.co/T1C7TpKgIx
Rising LNG Prices Threaten Terminals, Shift Coal‑Gas Dynamics
Higher LNG prices also putting LNG terminals at risk. There's upside and downside here. To the extent that these were driving coal -> gas switching, more downside than up. But if coal is also constrained, would boost renewables.
California's Future of Virtual Power Plant Funding Uncertain
Will California fund or kill its thriving virtual power plant program? #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/jWMDx0bSMq
Tesla Targets 100 GW U.S. Solar Capacity by 2028
Tesla advances plan to build 100 GW of U.S. PV manufacturing capacity by 2028 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/BLs5NqxfHH
APA Solar Expands Manufacturing Campus in Ohio
APA Solar expands manufacturing campus in Northwest Ohio #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/LAbOEhlXCp
Legitimate AI Emissions Debate Swamped by Hysteria
It's legitimate to point out the carbon emissions of AI data centers. And there is also much unfair distortion and near hysteria. Anti-AI articles and posts get great traction, so the incentives are to bash AI.
Australian Solar Thermal Tech Fuels Brazil Hybrid Hydro
“Proud moment:” Australian solar thermal pioneer powers up hybrid hydro system in Brazil #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/70duyF3bqr https://t.co/YCoa453IaC
Hydrogen‑cooled Metal‑hydride Compressor Boosts Efficiency and Power Density
A novel metal hydride compressor uses hydrogen as both the working gas and coolant, enabling higher power density and efficiency while minimizing electrical energy use and mechanical wear. This approach could advance sustainable hydrogen infrastructure. hydrogentech
China's Geothermal Potential Stymied by Policy and Cost
Interesting read on why Geothermal has not taken off as a domestic power source in CHina. https://t.co/sq8xn774Mg https://t.co/K0gI2v6nKr
800 VDC Marks Inflection Point for Data Center Power
Was fun going deep on 800 VDC. I had to talk to my friends in the trade working on these data centers for context lol. Lots of juicy nuggets I uncovered. 800 VDC: The Inflection Point Reshaping Datacenter Power...
Space Data Centers Miss Key Advantage: 5× Solar Power
The race to build orbital data centers is missing its biggest variable: power “Solar panel in space produces roughly 5Xs the amount of electricity that the same panel would produce on Earth. There is no atmosphere, no weather and no day-night cycle for most orbits. No interconnection queue and no permitting.” https://t.co/PfmW1te2ac
AI Accelerates the Race to Build New Reactors
The race to build new nuclear reactors — fast (with AI's help) https://t.co/guGFZFErdy by @ChuckMcCutcheon in @axios
Hungary Beats Global Solar Targets, Hits 27% Power
Hungary has highest solar share of any country in the world - 27% of electricity from solar in 2025, up from just 2% in 2018. In August 2024, solar hit 37% of monthly generation. Now >8 GW of installed capacity - a...
New Strategy Promises Lower Power Prices
Transcript: There’s a New Playbook for Cutting Power Prices #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/9tZHm1N81C https://t.co/b88wqK0I8d
Utilities Waste Millions, Ignore Cheap EV Battery Grid Power
Utilities will spend $50M on a substation upgrade before spending $10K on equipment that gives them access to your EV battery. That battery in your garage could be powering the grid during peak demand instead of another substation nobody wanted. The lack...
Molecular Solar Battery Stores Days of Energy, Produces Hydrogen
Molecular solar battery stores energy for days, yields hydrogen on demand #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/uI9nAShJoB
Off‑grid Data Centers Spark Debate Over Grid Efficiency
There’s a growing amount of excitement and trepidation around off-grid data centers. I’m not convinced many will actually go fully off-grid -- probably as a bridge in most cases. But it’s surfacing a more interesting tension about how we build the...
Solar Smart Bench Lights Up, Charges Phones Wirelessly
Solar-powered smart bench on Chinese streets automatically lights up when you get close at night and supports wireless charging for your phone | via @XueJia24682 https://t.co/WsUbjm4AOa
LBNL Updates Retail Electricity Price Trends, Highlights Data Centers
LBNL just released an updated analysis of retail electricity price trends. Packed with credible data and analysis, including clarifications about data centers -- https://t.co/HSlAecpCgH
Arctic Becomes Solar's Next Frontier Above 60°N
Solar above 60° North: The Arctic as PV’s next frontier #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/HzVbIScM0K
Renewables Win; Electrification Becomes Policy Frontline
Never mind the fossil “sideshow,” renewables have won: Electrification is the new policy battlefront #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/z9Drf61ikR https://t.co/dhwJPWO36L
Powerful Projects Need Political Coalition to Succeed
Op-ed: We’ve built gigawatts, but can we build a winning coalition? #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/rMCMQ0XiSS
PVT Tower Heat Pumps Enable Efficient Building Retrofits
PVT-driven tower heat pump for building retrofits #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/dtJIGgHzQb https://t.co/z6vXS04pAt
Texas Town Swamped by Wind‑turbine Blades, Sparking Local‑recycler Clash
Thousands of wind-turbine blades have piled up in a small Texas town. It's spurred a battle between angry locals and a recycler who got in over his head https://t.co/AuxCEWC3Ab
IEA Hosts IRENA DG to Discuss Global Energy Future
Pleasure to receive @IRENA Director General @flacamera at the @IEA HQ to discuss developments in the global energy sector & the longer-term prospects for different energy technologies I expressed my solidarity with IRENA staff in Abu Dhabi affected by the current...
Vietnam LNG Project Pivots to Renewables Amid Price Surge
LNG DEMAND DESTRUCTION ALERT 🇻🇳🚨 A proposed Vietnam LNG power project is asking the government to switch to a renewables+battery plant, citing surging fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict Vietnam was expected to be a high-growth LNG importer https://t.co/ac6gBNmCDr
China’s Electrification Shields It From Rising Oil Prices
China's electrification bet is paying off. Electricity now accounts for 30% of its energy consumption - around 50% higher than the US or Europe. With 1/3 of global renewable energy capacity already installed, China is structurally more insulated from rising oil...
Robots Accelerate Solar Panel Installation, Boost Safety
#Robots Take Over Solar Panel Installation for Faster, Safer Deployment by @lukas_m_ziegler Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Tech #Innovation https://t.co/frX7ZyVon4
Worldwide Climate Momentum: EVs, Renewables, and Emission Cuts Accelerate
Good climate news (the past 3 weeks) 1 Global: EV sales show strong uptick everywhere 2 China: 32.5GW of solar, 11GW of wind added in January and February 3 India: National Climate Plan commits to 60% electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by...
Coal and Gas Misreporting Demands Urgent Safeguard Reset
Industry pays while coal and gas “cook the books:” Modelling reveals urgent need for Safeguard reset #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/RTGGCweptA https://t.co/i7sUJmUIt0
Berkeley Lab Identifies Regulatory Hurdles Stalling Microgrids
Berkeley Lab releases series of reports on regulatory barriers affecting microgrids #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/lz32aZ43h9
England Mandates Solar Panels and Low‑carbon Heating for New Homes
Solar panels and low-carbon heating mandated for new homes in England #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/q7tYHONtNF
Australia Urgently Needs Real-Time Power Availability Maps
Open the grid: Why Australia needs power availability maps now #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/BpzfPP234H https://t.co/Zth59onNIo
Data Centre Boom Mirrors Historic Coal‑Gas Controversy
Why the “generational” data centre opportunity feels a lot like the coal and gas debates of old #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/3oZXO6ZHpd https://t.co/kAUdjuVeQR
SolaX Power Confirms System Safety Through Extreme Testing
SolaX Power validates system level safety through extreme testing #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/OyqLyHpXC9
San Diego Church Cuts Costs with High‑performing Solar Array
Solar array outperforms and saves San Diego church thousands Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/udaya4ubVt
Transgrid Blames Floods, Inflation, Insolvency for Cost Surge
Floods, inflation, insolvency: Transgrid says blowout in transmission costs “entirely” out of its control #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/vjrTf4AFRm https://t.co/dedbsiZ4T0
Solar Power Stays Cheap; Oil Prices Soar Dramatically
Solar energy hasnt had a price hike in 4.5 billion years. Meanwhile, oil has shot up over $100/barrel today and will likely set a new record high for a second time in 4 years above $150/barrel.
Three Pillars Proven Best for Low‑Emission Power Procurement
Paper led by @JEBistline and EPRI Regen model team confirms that the "Three Pillars" (incremental, deliverable, time matched clean supply) are the GOAT for minimizing emissions impacts of electricity procurement https://t.co/X2SDs7EKRM https://t.co/ElRpp9zS7n
Perch and Solstice Merge, Creating 3 GW Capacity
Perch Energy and Soltice merger scales to 3 GW amid global energy volatility #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/TUzqm6vhld
Grenergy Orders 2.6 GWh BYD Battery, Engie Launches 230 MWh Project
Chile: Grenergy places 2.6GWh BESS order with BYD, Engie energises 230MWh project #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/q0NRftjXJ2
Most Homes Already Ready for Full Electrification
Many homes already have the power to electrify, study finds #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/hxC3VuPtzy