Energy Vault Locks 1.5 GWh Sodium‑ion Supply for AI
Energy Vault secures 1.5 GWh sodium-ion supply for AI #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/GWREdYVRjt https://t.co/vzy2INY2hB
Ohio Gas Plant Price Tag Hits $33 Billion
A gas-fired power plant in Ohio costing $33 billion? I need help here >>> any details?
KNESS, Hithium Secure
KNESS and Hithium enter 2GWh Ukraine partnership, c.700MWh progressed elsewhere in Finland, Estonia and Southeast Europe #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/tD2KIJSygn
2026: Virginia Shows Real Change Comes From Scaling Existing Tech
Virginia just proved that 2026 is not about revolutionary tech. It’s about industrializing what already works. That’s where the real transformation happens.
New ROI Models Challenge Traditional Solar Efficiency Assumptions
Rethinking solar and storage ROI: Beyond old efficiency assumptions #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Q0dEuzcdle https://t.co/H10BfEMpva
Diversity Redefines Energy Storage Industry Expectations
‘Greater diversity reshapes expectations’: Women in Energy Storage Network on strengthening and empowering an inclusive industry #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/eoP6Ctpo42
Data Centers Misjudge Training Vs. Inference Power Needs
The dumbest thing is that the data center companies are combining the need for training and inference and assuming that all it needs to be in 1,000MW increments. They don't. Here are some estimates...
Japan Commits $36B to U.S. Energy, Led by SoftBank
Japan plans to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects 🇯🇵 🤝 🇺🇸 The most significant piece is a 9.2GW gas-fired power plant in Ohio. The investment will be led by SoftBank https://t.co/5io8koo0jd
Include Land Preservation Costs in Agrivoltaics LCOE
Scientists say land-preservation costs should be factored into agrivoltaics’ LCOE calculations #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jjFYEDWdIc https://t.co/bRlOQUhcvn
BHP Gains From Energy Transition, Decarbonisation Remains Low
Energy transition delivers fresh growth for BHP, but decarbonisation stays on the back-burner #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/o3W8hMqdy5 https://t.co/QgGiAOULsE
Four‑hour Solar‑battery Project Enters NSW Planning Pipeline
Locally developed solar-battery project with four hours of storage joins NSW planning pipeline #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/2eebVyrliq https://t.co/TXxxxJss2j
California Achieves 24/7 Solar with Battery Storage
When the sun sets, batteries rise: 24/7 solar in California #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/CNnAz7rQlB https://t.co/hUgLEY189p
Google Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power via Nevada Clean Tariff
Google signs 150 MW deal via NV Energy Clean Transition Tariff for a portfolio of new geothermal projects to be developed by Ormat https://t.co/7hsKR2PAsk #BYONCE (bring your own new clean electricity)
Rising Demand Meets Intermittent Solar, Threatening Power Reliability
US electricity demand is rising quickly—and it can only be met with 24/7 reliable power. And yet most of the added electricity "capacity" in 2025 came from intermittent solar. If this continues, electricity prices will continue to rise due to reliable power...
NY Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation
New York Abandons Its Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/94dqzywhHT https://t.co/NKpJrB5rTK
Flatlined Power Output Signals Efficiency, Not Decline
Demand is what dominates these electricity charts. Supply has followed demand in the US. Stop posting flatlined generation graphs as if they're evidence of US decline or stagnation. They're evidence of US efficiency and a switch to a knowledge economy.
India's Solar Overproduction Turns Boom Into Glut
Industrial policy, again: "India’s Solar Manufacturing Excesses Turn a Boom Into a Glut" https://t.co/VEeIUwYmoM https://t.co/r4CohxBgDI
Effective Battery Management Secures Solar’s Role
Battery storage management keeps solar in the energy mix #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/f1Nl7soVAu https://t.co/7w767V89vp
GREW Solar Wins 3 GW ALMM Approval in India
India’s GREW Solar secures 3 GW ALMM approval #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/rJL1FDjPwC
IEA: Fixed‑tilt and Bifacial PV Ideal for Arctic Deployment
Fixed-tilt and bifacial PV modules best positioned for Arctic deployment, says IEA #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/8cSrPrIC6I
Colombia Adds 333 MW Solar Capacity in 2025
Colombia deploys 333 MW of PV in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AYKjk6wNph
IEA and New Zealand Deepen Energy Cooperation Ahead of 2026
Productive meeting with New Zealand's Minister for Energy & Climate @simonwatts_mp at IEA HQ ahead of the 2026 #IEAMinisterial We discussed recent developments in regional & global energy markets and opportunities to further strengthen @IEA-🇳🇿 cooperation https://t.co/tI98Et2YHn
Xcel's Virtual Power Plant Plan Sparks Industry Controversy
Why Xcel’s bid to reinvent the virtual power plant is so controversial #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/GL06liTg7p
Batteries Will Outpace Solar as Energy’s Top Technology
Batteries are the most important and fastest scaling energy technology of the 21st century. They're destined to be even bigger and more important than solar.
Primary Energy Misleads; Seek More Accurate Efficiency Metrics
Primary energy is a terrible measure that glazes fossil fuels, most of whose energy is lost as waste heat. Here's how we can do better.
Reflective Coating Boosts BIPV Output by 11%
New reflective coating increases BIPV power output by 11% #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/3jDOHUi90u
Sungrow and Huawei Earn AAA Bankability Rating
Sungrow and Huawei achieve AAA rating in new PV InverterTech bankability report #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/MYSpWj5IGI
US Energy Secretary Meets IEA on African Clean Cooking Summit
Pleased to meet with US Energy @SecretaryWright at IEA HQ before the #IEAMinisterial We discussed a range of global energy matters including how the @IEA Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa on 9-10 July that we're co-chairing in Nairobi can deliver...
ACEN Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar to $750M financingACEN Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar to $750M Financing
ACEN Australia integrates 400MW Stubbo solar PV plant into AU$750 million financing pool #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/5ezLk03ml3
Plug‑in Balcony Panels Could Democratize Solar Power
Balcony plug-in solar panels: Are we ready for this new era of accessible energy? #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/ZSpQFGAQDL
Rhode Island Landfill Installs 5.74 MW Solar Capacity
Capped Rhode Island landfill adds 5.74 MW of solar power to grid #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/9nE9IPoK5j
Drone Cleaning Solution Boosts Agrivoltaic Efficiency
Chemitek offers solution for drone-based cleaning of agrivoltaics #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/vedHyZSkO7
Contact Energy Raises $316M to Drive NZ Renewables
Contact Energy seeks US$316 million equity raise to lead New Zealand’s renewable energy transition #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/CQl7b5EnIT
US‑Made Batteries Still Prone To
“Made in the USA” batteries might still fail FEOC #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/oBId0q97hY
Renewable Energy Leaders Shift Roles Across Industry
People on the move: BluEarth Renewables, Palmetto, Solar Stack and more #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/VObxZV39ij https://t.co/WcbWZ9jKmM
IEA and Nigeria Commit to Universal Clean Cooking Access
Excellent discussion with Nigerian Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo @Ekperikpe001 on energy security & affordability in African countries & the need to deliver universal clean cooking access across the continent We also signed a Memorandum of Understanding deepening @IEA & 🇳🇬 cooperation https://t.co/NCDHnc9Y8t
Battery-Powered Cooking Boosts Efficiency in Power‑Scarce Areas
Battery-enabled electric #cooking has strong potential to expand the use of energy-efficient appliances in settings with limited or unreliable electricity supply. Find out more in this @SEforALLorg, @UKMECS and @geccoHQ white paper. 🔗https://t.co/MvFp8PKN7b https://t.co/EciHWuSOXi
Small Distributed Data Centers Ease Grid Load
The question here is how much of this needs to be 1GW data centers that are difficult to add to the grid and driving higher electricity bills? We could build hundreds of thousands of small data centers within existing interconnections for...
Insulation First: Heat Pumps Fail Without Proper Home Sealing
Air source heat pumps without well insulated homes are a waste or time. Insulation should always come first. And we need to get a grip on cowboy operators
Developing Nations Leapfrog Fossil Era, Embrace Clean Power
I *love* this ternary chart showing developing economies increasingly go directly for clean electrons (solar plus some wind), bypassing the fossil economy that the US and EU went through. I expect Africa will take an even more direct route than India. https://t.co/KjsZV3S6P1...
Urgent Shift to Solar and Wind Over Gas
Forget climate change for the moment. One of the main reasons for supporting green energy is to reduce our reliance on gas for electricity generation. The Ukraine war has compromised access to Russian gas and this has had a massive...
Regressive Mandates Undermine Climate Resilience, Not Protect It
During today’s nonstop rain, California’s “fight” against climate danger has featured mandated solar panels that produce no electricity and mandated paper bags that can’t carry groceries. “Fighting” climate via forced technological regression just makes us more vulnerable to it.
EV Batteries Gain Up to 20-Year Lifespan Through Grid Reuse
EV batteries are getting a second life as grid-scale energy storage that can create upwards additional 8 years of useful life. EV batteries are also being used to pair with previously solar-only projects. This second life is in addition to findings...
Affordability Drives Surge in Used Electric Car Sales
Appetite for new electric cars may be waning in the US. But demand for used ones is rising. “The buzz word for the year is ‘affordability’ for a really good reason,” said one analyst. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-14/booming-used-ev-sales-reveal-what-car-buyers-want
Canada's Energy Crisis: Geothermal, Crypto, and Climate Lag
Last Week, This Morning with MC Breadner and Markham Hislop 1 Crypto-currency Meltdown 2 Geothermal is the Future of Electricity 3 Electrification Necessary for CDN Mining to Compete Against China 4 Canada Reaches Only 50% of Climate Target by 2030 https://youtu.be/WIdAWM6plT0
Test Your Myths: Wind Power Misconceptions Quiz
Can you spot these misconceptions around wind power? Take our quiz @washingtonpost https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2026/wind-power-renewables-us-energy-mix-quiz/ by Keith Moore
EU Mandates 25% Low‑carbon Steel in Public Contracts
EU's climate policymaking continues. "Governments will be required to ensure that 25% of steel used under public procurement and subsidy programs is low-carbon. The bloc will apply similar rules for aluminum and cement." https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-16/eu-will-pitch-green-steel-as-key-pillar-of-industrial-revival
Offset‑Dependent Clean‑Cooking Firm Fails, Warns Developing Nations
Clean cooking is a key climate solution. A company that raised $300 million and was reliant on carbon offset sales for its business model to work has gone bust. Lots of lessons for developing countries and offset sellers. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-16/clean-cooking-company-s-collapse-touches-world-bank-and-beyond
Zambia Launches Africa’s First Distributed Renewable Energy Initiative
In #Zambia, @SEforALLorg in partnership with @RockefellerFdn, @EnergyAlliance and🇿🇲 are implementing a first-of-its-kind initiative in #Africa to boost productive energy access, driving electrification through distributed #renewableenergy investments. 🔗https://t.co/J4ZNT0mD8X https://t.co/jlCFsPaQAp
AI Data Centers Demand Solar‑Wind Power, Not Coal
Morgan Stanley predicts a 100GW power surge in Asia from AI & data centers, by 2030 - with electricity use from data centers expected to quadruple between now and 2030, a 23% annual growth rate If governments try to feed this...