Iran War Triggers Global Energy Supply Shock
The Energy Supply Shock of the Iran War Changes Everything #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/Rsz5GxybUo https://t.co/linv9ehEJv
Tree Cocoon Boosts Growth in Extreme Climates
Simple innovations like this 'tree cocoon' is helping trees grow in the harshest climates. https://t.co/IwPQiu4h3T
Clean Energy Drive Could Unlock $300 B for Australia
Clean industry push could unlock AUD 300 billion for Australia #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/aLDDNc8FrP
Batteries Unlock Full Potential of Existing Grid
You forgot the impact of batteries. Helps the whole grid utilize more of what we have already paid for. Welcome to the electrostate.
Scaling Microreactor Production Could Slash Energy Costs
Microreactors produce very expensive power today but if we can manufacture them at a rate of 100 a year you could see the costs come way down.
China Polysilicon Prices Plunge over 13% Year‑to‑date.
China polysilicon prices fall over 13% year-to-date as below-cost selling persists #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/09RxxnPHxz
Solar Power, River Crisis, and Glacier Tourism Risks
🆓 Saturday links: the solar solution, the Colorado River in crisis, and the dangers of glacier tourism. https://t.co/N7yozpifVJ image: https://t.co/iqAiTiIYAo https://t.co/gPsB68l65J
Japanese Team Sets 12.28% Record for CuGaSe₂ Solar Cell
Japanese researchers achieve world record efficiency of 12.28% for copper gallium selenide solar cell #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/KwOEhHMbDK
Data Centers' Power Surge Outpaces AI Chip Hype
Everyone talks about AI chips. But the real bottleneck may be electricity. Data centers now consume ~7% of US power demand - up more than 10x in two decades. https://t.co/wQARGxiefq
Post‑2020 Crises Unlock Cheap Solar and Electric Alternatives
Fossil fuel crises before the 2020s left consumers with three options: 1. Switch fuel if possible 2. Pay more if you can find fuel 3. Cut fuel use Fossil fuel crises after the 2020s give new affordable options: 4. Install cheap solar panels and...
Open‑access Solar Will Power India's Next C&I Surge
Open access solar set to drive next phase of India’s C&I growth #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/WLQZrEvcCz
Australia’s Energy Market Conventions Are Outdated and Need Reform
Why some of Australia’s energy market conventions should go the way of the dinosaurs #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/vTCaLMcIM7
Japan Sets National Agrivoltaic Benchmarks Amid Site Growth
Japan establishes national benchmarks for agrivoltaics as sites expand #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/QayxhgqWQJ
Swift Solar Buys Meyer Burger Assets, Expands US HJT/Perovskite Production
Swift Solar acquires Meyer Burger assets to scale U.S. HJT and perovskite production #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ecMERORz5o
Wind, Industry, EVs Drive Canada’s Rapid Grid Transformation
Canada’s electricity system is changing fast. Wind becomes the dominant growth source. Industrial demand leads. EVs surge. Data centres reshape the grid. A deep dive into Canada’s Energy Future with CER chief economist Darren Christie 👇 #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/2h7t7dvwyoU
Vikram Solar's PowerHive Introduces VION Lithium Batteries in India
Vikram Solar’s PowerHive unit launches VION lithium batteries in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/FNPvbud9UI
Vena Energy Lands AU$200M Revenue Share for 204MW Storage
Vena Energy secures AU$200 million revenue share deal for 204MW battery storage site in Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ahpMrnPj6C
Panel Greenlights Gigawatt Battery After Community Referral
Independent panel approves gigawatt scale battery three months after local opponents force referral #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/0805K7SE5c https://t.co/NmKhZJzXsa
Goldbeck Lands EPC Contract for Europe's Largest PV Plant
Goldbeck secures EPC contract for 722MW PV plant in Poland, Europe’s largest #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/C7RbpIBFGj
AI Boom Revives Abandoned Biden-Era Battery Factories
Under Biden-era industrial policy, the US was building a domestic battery industry at record pace to supply the growing market for US-built EVs. The GOP axed the policies driving EV demand, making most of those battery plants unnecessary. Now, in...
China's $250B Marshall Plan to Accelerate Global Electrification
Michael Cembalest from @JPMorganAM talks on Open Circuit about his Eye on the Market report. One topic we discuss is a $250B Marshall Plan from China that will accelerate electrification efforts around the world. https://t.co/bYsQ3TDtQa
China’s Investment Shifts Toward Clean Energy, Manufacturing
This story is being replicated in other regions too, e.g., Central Asia, where the China story now includes renewables, manufacturing, and more ... "Where early engagement centered on oil, gas and mining, recent years show a marked shift towards clean...
EIB Commits €1 B to Power Africa’s Renewable Future
Great to see the @EIB pledge €1 billion for renewable energy in #Africa. This is a strong boost for the continent’s energy and development goals, and for #Mission300’s aim of #PoweringAfrica by electrifying 300 million people by 2030. https://t.co/K48tZWNraO
Fossil Gas Unreliable; Sun and Wind Provide Constant Free Power
Turns out fossil gas (aka "natural" gas) is extremely intermittent and unreliable, and batteries cannot help firm it. The sun rises and the wind blows every day. Free of charge. https://t.co/Nfjfwv3sKu
Energy Savings Translate to Major Business Profits
Solar Insiders Podcast: How saving energy can save businesses a fortune #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/dmZhTfv6CU https://t.co/zYlPTjBXaL
Graphene Boosts Durability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Graphene could improve durability of perovskite solar cells #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/mXB9zRNKzo
Musk Sources Chinese Gear for US Solar Panel Production
Elon Musk is buying billions of dollars worth of Chinese equipment to make solar panels in the US. Win-win cooperation as the Chinese would say https://t.co/JhBY1haWMq
Renon Batteries Team Up with Solis Inverters
New relationship pairs Renon batteries with Solis inverters #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/bpAqKXe9vH
Debt‑Strapped SA Municipalities Eye Solar‑Battery Backup
Debt-laden South African municipalities may turn to solar-plus-battery backup solutions #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/yVWOXGTUZe
Grid Operators Demand Flexibility for 100% Renewable Future
“Grow your own and buy local”: Networks seek change and flexibility to manage a 100 pct renewable grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Gezxtk3hln https://t.co/9Ooj4rP7GJ
Eastman Opens 800 MW Solar Module Plant in India
Eastman launches 800 MW solar module plant in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/VPIu82w0jy
Regulators Must Adapt Quickly to Home Battery Surge
Regulators will have to be nimble to deal with home battery boom and bigger solar systems, says Kean #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/LohMGAbbTF https://t.co/mkFw1WzyQN
US Solar Hits 43 GW in 2025 Despite Slowdown
US solar installations reach 43 GW in 2025 despite slowdown #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/GxDPCObAMH https://t.co/EVfWXIknCd
Industry, Not Consumers, Power Canada’s Electrification Shift
Industry, Not Consumers, Driving Electrification of Canada Canada’s electrification story isn’t what you think. David Pickup of @Pembina discusses Canada's Energy Futures 2026. https://youtu.be/N4OWzu-p-YU
Queensland Battery Approved in Record 41 Days
EPBC gives green tick to massive Queensland battery in just 41 days, now for the state #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/oKUJjHFPQ8 https://t.co/FVuu4jYuwk
Offshore Wind Could Counter Trump's Disinformation Campaign
"Can Offshore Wind Win The Trump Disinformation War?" by Carolyn Fortuna (@c4tuna31) for @CleanTechnica: https://t.co/XYV8TJiu5e
Antimony Shows Promise as Czochralski PV Wafer Dopant
Antimony emerges as strong candidate dopant for Czochralski PV wafers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CAUE6LNgmK
Affordability Drives Energy Solutions: New Ideas Ahead
Affordability is THE key word in energy today. So how do we tackle it? @cleanaircatf has some ideas. Let’s get to work.
Geothermal: The US Clean‑Tech Bright Spot
Geothermal energy is a rare bright spot in clean tech in the US, and more stories on today’s Green Daily newsletter https://t.co/tFnbmfK7CX
Minnesota LMI Community Solar Hits 179 MW Amid Policy Changes
Minnesota LMI community solar reaches 179 MW amid regulatory shifts #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/WFynWhcfpB
Form Energy's 100‑hour Battery to Bolster Ireland Grid
US 100-hour battery startup Form Energy’s first overseas deployment ‘set to fill a critical gap in Ireland’s power system’ #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/fSUXWsSHhn
Battery Storage Secures 1.8GW in UK Capacity Market
Battery storage projects win 1.8GW in UK capacity market auctions #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/rjIyZjNExR
EU Auditors Say Energy Community Goals Exceed Feasibility
EU auditors warn energy community targets outpace reality #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/QZqS1XRUDX
Crisis Spurs Solar Shift, Boosting China's Lead
Only silver lining to this mess is that it will help accelerate move away from fossil fuels towards solar and energy independence. Once again, China wins.
Expert Advice: Cut Power Costs, Boost Grid with Datacenters
Follow Dr. @JaneAFlegal if you want extremely well-informed takes from a legit expert on how to lower electricity prices and use datacenters to strengthen the US grid and power system.
Li‑ion Batteries Now Last Decades, Not Just Thousands of Cycles
Amazing. Lithium ion batteries were once good for maybe 1,000-2,000 full discharge cycles. Now we're reaching multi-decade lifespans.
Storage, Smart EV Charging, and Datacenters Boost Grid Efficiency
Three things that can help us get better use out of the US grid: 1. Energy storage (allows you to fill up when the grid is underutilized, and avoid hitting the grid when it's stresed). 2. Datacenters. (If done cleverly.) 3. Smart charging...
Texas Leads Clean Energy Thanks to Deregulated Market
Texas is the clean energy capital of the United States. And a chunk of that is because of their easy permitting, relatively ample transmission, and highly deregulated electricity market. Abundance thinking in energy works.
Heat Pumps and EVs Dominate; Hydrogen Left Behind
Two technologies that competed for the future of heating and transport. The race is over. In 2025, 19m heat pumps were sold globally. Hydrogen-ready boilers: 237 units. The picture in transport is identical. 21m EVs were sold last year. Hydrogen fuel cell...
EU Data Centers Could Soon Use Behind‑Meter Power
Can you even imagine building a data center in the EU with behind-the-meter power when this could happen at any moment?