Enel Colombia Launches 180 MW Atlántico Solar Park
Enel Colombia’s 180 MW Atlántico solar park starts supplying national grid #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/qlzQnCmgbL
California Hits Record Battery Discharge, Covering 10% Demand
Two new battery records on @CaliforniaISO grid: Max battery discharge rate: 56.61 GWh/day Max discharge rate as a percent of demand: 38.0% at 6:55 PM 3/12/26 Batteries met 10.5% of all demand 21st straight & 48/71 (68%) days in 2026 with WWS>100% of demand...
Trump Administration Courts Westinghouse Rivals as Nuclear Talks Stall
Trump admin courts Westinghouse rivals amid slow talks on new nuclear #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/GgoAEoRRAm
Japan Boosts Solar Capacity by 5.8 GW in 2025
Japan adds 5.8 GW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/E8kobL8J1P
Electrification Remains Overlooked Climate Solution, Reporter Frustrated
As a climate and energy reporter, I have to admit continued frustration in trying to convince people that electrification is a climate solution, regardless of what is used to generate the power. Sigh...
Brazil's 439 MW Bom Jardim Solar Plant Enters Testing
Brazil’s 439 MW Bom Jardim solar site begins testing phase #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/hH761UmFpi
World's Largest Isolated Grid Faces New Home Solar Rules
New rules loom for home solar and batteries, as world’s biggest isolated grid tackles “unique challenge” #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/1PupQeTaCi https://t.co/cDTknCGFvw
Natural Gas Switch Costs More Than Solar, Batteries
Switching from coal to natural gas is not the “gift” you think it is. The infrastructure costs are enormous. Far cheaper to move to solar and batteries. The administration has hurt LNG security in a big way with this conflict. https://t.co/VIukiTxMxx
Renewables Safeguard Rinehart’s Lithium Venture Amid Fossil Crisis
As always, the quarterlies tell the truth. "We are 80 pct renewable:" Wind and solar shield Gina Rinehart's big lithium play from fossil fuel crisis https://t.co/pGF3RZbT0n
Romania Seeks IEA Membership, Embraces All‑Fuel Energy Strategy
I welcome the formal request just received from Romania to become an @IEA Member From my meetings with its leaders, I know 🇷🇴 has a strong focus on energy security & an ‘all fuels & all technologies’ approach, based on a...
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 does not have to...
Northern Europe's Winter Power Gap Calls for Nuclear
This is a mistake. Northern Europe is one of the hardest places on earth to power with renewables. German winter is long and dark. And as we electrify heat, the greatest electricity demand will be in winter. Nuclear should be...
EU ETS Now Covers 40% of EU Emissions.
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) - since its introduction in 2005, the EU ETS has become the central pillar of European climate policy and currently covers around 40% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions. https://t.co/gO3sWBwNcg
Renewables Ensure Energy Security, Eliminating Oil Reserve Necessity
Thanks for proving how energy insecure oil is and how energy secure renewables powering electric vehicles are. There would be no need for an oil reserve or releasing 172 million barrels of oil to control oil prices in a clean, renewable...
US BESS Poised for Multi‑year Growth in FEOC Era
US BESS industry is ‘primed for years of growth’: Enertis Applus+ on financing storage in the FEOC era #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/k8CwkaSf5g
AI Drives VPP Unlocking Through Advanced Energy Management
AI energy management system to unlock VPP potential #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/nZyuczQc8J
EU Pushes Made‑in‑EU Rules for Solar Components
European Commission proposes Made in EU requirements for solar inverters, cells #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CAGyCQpocQ
Heliup Secures €16M to Boost Lightweight Solar Panels
Heliup raises €16 million to scale lightweight solar panel production #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/27lwjReKMC
Australia’s Energy Superpower Still Relies on Imported Fossil Fuels
Why does an energy superpower like Australia still depend on global fossil fuels? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/0HGmHA1yBm https://t.co/XtOt5TzvF3
Rising Nuclear Plant Costs Threaten US Energy Future
Nick is a nuclear expert who wrestles with that most important yet underemphasized issue of nuclear in the US: Continually rising construction costs.
VPPs Accelerate Data Center Connections, Slash Bills 20%
Virtual Power Plants can help data centers get connected faster while giving consumers a 20% discount on their electricity bill. VPPs are anchored by batteries, EV charging, and smart water heaters. Fastest way to meet load growth. @EnergyEmpirePod https://t.co/Duchh2r3Fr
AI Gives Cities 24‑Hour Flash Flood Warnings
Protecting cities with AI-driven flash flood forecasting https://t.co/CuGhkm1sPu < I really love that we do this sort of work. @GoogleResearch is helping us give up to 24 hours advance notice for flash flood risks. https://t.co/HIVZuV6ZWP
Building Resilient Grids with Hardware, Software, Marketplaces
calling all grid nerds exciting time to be working on hardware, software, and marketplaces that will make the grid more resilient
Renewables Become Only Viable Exit Amid Global Energy Crisis
Renewables are the only exit strategy: Day 12 (updated) impact of the Israel and US attack, tracking Force Majeure, surcharges, and the explosive inflation behind the headlines FORCE MAJEURE IMPLICATIONS >Shell: FM on all LNG cargoes from Qatar >QatarEnergy: Pretty much totally down,...
Energy Efficiency and Domestic Production Boost U.S. Resilience
Summary of my argument: "Decades of investment in efficiency, domestic production, and renewable energy have made the U.S. economy far more resilient to global shocks." Therefore, let's keep implementing those energy policies --now is the worst time to give up on efficiency,...
Switch to Clean Electricity to Avoid Future Energy Crises
The impact of the war in the Middle East on energy: We should fix the roof when the sun is shining not when there's a thunderstorm. Only when we shift energy demand from burning fuels to using electricity from clean power...
Renewables Can Replace LNG Faster than EVs Replace Oil
What are the consequences for energy markets and the transition of a potential long disruption to the Strait of Hormuz? TLDR: It’s a *lot* easier to replace 20% of LNG (15% of natgas supply) with wind and solar than it...
Developers Can Still Apply to Expand Sierra
Private sector developers still have time to apply to the Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) initiative & expand #minigrids in Sierra Leone. This is your opportunity to bring #cleanenergy to rural communities across #SierraLeone. https://t.co/L7hHvfJL6X https://t.co/gUvk2zDlt0
China Launches World's Largest 600 MW CAES Storage Plant
China’s 600 MW/2.4 GWh storage plant becomes world’s largest CAES site #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/MnPFRY954k
EU Secures Record 25.2GW Solar Capacity for 2025
EU awards record 25.2GW of new solar PV capacity through government auctions in 2025 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/yliV4mMqd6
Ecoflow Launches 5 kWh Inverter Battery with Full Discharge
Ecoflow debuts 5 kWh residential inverter battery with 100% depth of discharge #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/69GUPjmW2C
European Solar Prices Surge Above €0.1/Wp Amid Optimism
European solar module prices tick above €0.1/Wp as buyer optimism remains high #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/GanafT7ZBD
Google Commits to 30 GWh Iron‑air Storage Despite Efficiency Loss
Google bets big on 30GWh of Form Energy’s iron-air battery storage despite efficiency trade-offs #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Mt1Yhr3Zzq
New Coating Keeps Solar Panels Clean without Losing Efficiency
Researchers develop dirt-repelling solar panel coating that doesn’t affect light absorption #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/BJgSBTxln9
Texxecure Introduces Standardized PV System Quality Rating
Germany’s Texxecure launches standardized quality rating for PV systems #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/KtYvGwXuTl
Zero-Fuel Renewables Slash Electricity Costs by Cutting Fossil Expenses
"Why do wind, water, and solar reduce electricity price? Because they have zero fuel cost. They eliminate the energy and cost needed to mine, transport, and process fossil fuels, including from dangerous parts of the world."
Ten AP1000 Reactors Could Add Trillion Dollars
Building 10 Westinghouse AP1000s Could Give the U.S. a Trillion-Dollar Boost #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/9JqjtAvsZB https://t.co/TE2KcjKKZS
Electric Farm Gear Beats Diesel on Cost, Boosts Profits
Electric Farm Machinery Now Cheaper Than Diesel Equipment Mike Casey is a New Zealand cherry orchardist who electrified every aspect of his farm 5 years ago. He explains how that has grown his profits. Will e-farming work in Canada? #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/L5pn5d9v2Lw
Estonia Adds 105 MW Solar Capacity by 2025
Estonia deploys 105 MW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/TCV1EA87FW
Mitsubishi Electric Trane Launches Hydronic Heat Pump Series
Mitsubishi Electric Trane announces new heat pump line for hydronic heating #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/U5PbKecW2b
Smart Thermostats Could Save BC Hydro Billions
How a Smart Thermostat Can Save Billions for BC Hydro - and Consumers Catherine Jefferey, energy policy advisor, @cleanenergycan , B.C. about a new report, "Distributed Energy Resource Potential Study." bcpoli #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/OPFL9Rdg9u4
Data Centres Must Remain Online During Grid Faults
Data centres will have to “ride through” grid faults, not trip off, under proposed new rules #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/E2h5cr6PE1 https://t.co/k10GNq4RR6
Base Power Launches 100 MW Home Battery Network in Texas
Base Power to launch 100-MW home battery network for Texas utility #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/05TAfHUjc1
Clean Energy Cuts UK Gas Imports More Than Drilling
Analysis: Why clean energy will cut UK gas imports by (much) more than North Sea drilling The latest debate over new licenses has been lacking one key ingredient: Perspective Here's our take in chart form – and I'm happy to debate the numbers https://t.co/gSdA6f5Jco https://t.co/cGRgr5PrjG
South Australia’s Grid Goes Negative Thanks to Rooftop Solar
Grid demand goes below zero in South Australia. How? Not because of a blackout, but because rooftop solar provides so much electricity, there is no need for grid electricity. https://t.co/WucHygiIg9 @renew_economy 14 reasons why rooftop PV is useful https://t.co/4oFi4OUjKU
Data Centers Use Water Equal to Two Golf Courses
narrative violation: the world's largest data center consumes roughly the same amount of fresh water per year as two 18-hole golf courses great insights from @Aravolta_X25 on the environmental impact of data centers https://t.co/onlw5Iften
Renewables Deliver Low‑Cost, Reliable Electricity Nationwide
Are wind and solar “expensive and unreliable,” as President Trump claims? https://t.co/UiE5Iz8PY4 Graph: WWS supply as a % of demand vs electricity price, by state https://t.co/Tpm8NCnpHF Table: WWS supply as a % of demand https://t.co/KP3uii4BqI Book https://t.co/irGIq6qRxE https://t.co/cY35RF0Ovo
White House Solar Panels Survive Three Presidents
Trump has kept the solar panels on the White House roof that @BarackObama first installed more than a decade ago. https://t.co/EODVlzOSTr via @axios Jimmy Carter first put some on in the wake of the 1970's oil crisis in a symbol...
Seeking Updated European Marginal Fuel Data Post‑2021
Hive mind: Has anyone seen (ideally recent) data on the marginal fuel in European countries? The Zakeri and Staffell paper from 2023 gets cited a lot but it's from a few years ago, data for 2021
AI Era Demands Robust Security and Power Resilience
The Critical Importance of Security and Power Resilience for Data Centers in the AI Era by @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/GZHzYef4B8 #datacenter #cybersecurity