AI and Batteries Revive Australian Mining Grid Instantly
Fortescue’s chairman says AI and battery storage ‘healed’ Australian mining grid in nanoseconds #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/GkPXR561K6
Texas Market Structure Accelerates Low‑Cost Renewable Deployment
Christopher is right. I didn't want to get into all of this in a tweet, but Texas's market structure is fundamentally more friendly to building the lowest cost clean energy the fastest. That goes beyond just easy permitting (which is...
Disorder Enables High Efficiency in Lead‑Halide Perovskites
Scientists discover why lead-halide solar perovskites work efficiently despite being structurally ‘messy’ #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/NTeLaiE7Uw
WA Leads Renewables Yet Resists Gas Phase‑Out
Emissions targets, LNG, and an electrifying future: WA is Making History on Renewables but Can’t Accept Gas is Dying Fossil fuel squeeze to the exit continues https://t.co/SSi7FP1KqA @PeterNewmanCUSP @CurtinUni @ProfRayWills @uwanews https://t.co/bGRlyMKinA
Secure Full ITC Value by July 4 for 2030 Success
The Safe Harbor Playbook: Lock in Full ITC Value by July 4th and Win Through 2030 #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/dNPpEw4bQC
Solar PV and Storage Cuts Slash Firm LCOE
Solar PV and storage cost declines drive rapid fall in ‘firm LCOE’, says IRENA #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/goMxYCkjL3
Australia’s Coal‑heavy Grid Thwarts Data‑centre Green Ambitions
I saw someone recently claim that Australia should be a 'data centre superpower' (🫠 ) because if they don't, the tech companies would just build their project on America's dirty grid instead. Probably a good time to remind everyone that Australia...
Arizona Solar-Storage Project Powers California Utilities
Arizona solar + storage project comes online to benefit California utilities #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/h1ICWBWrUn
Signature Solar Opens Reno Hub, Eyes South Carolina Expansion
Signature Solar announces Reno, NV distribution center, targets South Carolina for next facility #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/RABhCVyLPW https://t.co/fRlPSIEh70
Denmark's Grid Overloaded: Data Centers Demand Optimization
Another country facing issues from data center demand. We need to refocus on optimization over assuming unlimited resources. Denmark faces data center reckoning as power grid overwhelmed by surging demand https://t.co/BNOTqpCMax #CIO #AI #DataCenter
Texas Beats California in Clean Energy Thanks to Fewer Regulations
Everyone who cares about climate should understand this. Texas, with no pro-climate policies, has blown passed California in clean energy. In large part because Texas has less red tape and makes it easier to build.
HVDC: The Underrated Powerhouse Driving Decarbonization
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission is an under-rated superstar player on Team Decarb, and needs more playing time to show what it can do! Hear @johnarnold, one of its savviest advocates and investors. Cannot wait to listen.
Colossus Data Centers Tarnish Industry's Environmental Image
Andy has a good point. The Colossus data centers have been bad actors on local pollution. I'm very pro-datacenter, and most attacks on them are confused or dishonest. But Collosus specifically makes data centers look bad.
NERC Compliance Essential for National Energy Security
Op-ed: NERC compliance is critical to national energy security #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/cCDbZUXhEo
24/7 Solar Beats Coal and Gas Costs Globally
24/7 solar+storage is already here: China $30/MWh, Brazil $65, Oman $69. By 2030, India, South Africa, and Spain will all be near $50 - all way cheaper than new coal ($70 to $85/MWh) and new gas ($100+/MWh) The Fire Age is...
AI Data Centers Will Match US Residential Power by 2030
The global AI data center industry will consume as much power as residential electricity across 2/3 of the United States by 2030 (950 TWh). We're literally building a parallel electrical civilization — except this one thinks faster and never sleeps.
World's First Certified Electric Aircraft Takes Flight
Saxon Air’s Pipistrel Velis Electro flight thrills This is the world’s first type-certified electric-powered aircraft https://t.co/C2JFtNA6HM
American Steel & Aluminum Expands Solar Foundations Operations
Solar foundations manufacturer American Steel and Aluminum expands operations #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/Wrc1OxsjqX
NSW Batteries Supply Nearly 12% of Power Demand
Australia: NSW battery storage systems capture 11.9% of state consumption #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/6LT8QX6dM7
Texas PV Production Set to Surpass 15 GW by 2026
Texas PV module production to exceed 15 GW in 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/5NPKmZ33qg https://t.co/I1YqDk0FnK
Clean Energy Set to Power This Summer's World Cup
Clean energy will help power FIFA World Cup this summer #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/BQ7RVTq1n9
Utility Model Facing Disruption, Potential Endgame
Is This the End of the Utility As We Know It? #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/jdpfdwEMlt https://t.co/09qK0xfvpy
Overview Energy Secures US Air Force Space Solar Contract
Overview Energy awarded contract to provide space-based solar power to U.S. Air Force #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/xQw97BIOKl
Microsoft May Postpone or Scrap 2030 Renewable Goal
Microsoft $MSFT is reportedly considering whether to delay or even abandon its 2030 target of matching 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy purchases - Bloomberg
Geothermal Power: Limitless, Zero‑carbon, but Needs 10× Growth
Geothermal energy could power civilization forever — 24/7, zero carbon, tiny footprint, works anywhere. It’s growing fast. But not fast enough. Here’s what the industry could learn to 10x its speed 🧵
Microsoft May Drop Ambitious Clean‑energy Goal for Data Centers
Microsoft Corp. may shelve one of the industry’s most ambitious clean-energy targets as it tries to remove hurdles that could hold it back in the race to power data centers, according to people with knowledge of the matter. https://t.co/V2xpfWIiLr
Electric Cooking Remains Niche in Low‑Income Africa, Asia
Electric cooking is still niche across many low- & middle-income countries in #Africa & #Asia. This new @SEforALLorg & @UKMECS report maps #ecooking technologies to help policymakers & practitioners make informed decisions in the context of these regions. https://t.co/1aYpy183Rd
China’s Wind Surge Outpaces Global Capacity, Proves Prescient
NYT: "Last year, China installed three times as much wind power capacity as the rest of the world combined, even as its turbine exports jumped. The war has made China’s investments in wind look prescient." https://t.co/9AvdVUmIDM
Solar Power Drives Historic 600 TWh Surge in 2025
In 2025, Solar generation jumped 600 TWh, the biggest single-year leap for ANY source in history, to meet 25% of all new energy demand: Check out how the light-green bar for Solar exploded from ~0 in 2010 to 75% of...
European Heat Pump Sales Surge Amid Rising Fossil Fuel Costs
🚀 Heat pump sales are surging across Europe and high fossil fuel prices appear to be a key driver. Q1 2026 data from the European Heat Pump Association shows: 🇩🇪 Germany: +34% 🇫🇷 France: +21% (300,000+ units in just one quarter 🇫🇮 Finland:...
Rebate Frenzy Drives Record Home Battery Sales, Solar Doubles
Rebate “frenzy” shatters records for home batteries – and doubles year-on-year rooftop solar growth #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/BqyqVsp0nt https://t.co/vLAjK6zWZG
CAISO CEO: Batteries Crucial for New Day-Ahead Market
CAISO CEO ‘expects batteries to play an important role’ in the newly launched Extended Day-Ahead Market #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/6s3O1ITTT4
RCT Hydrogen Launches Production at German Electrolyzer Plant
RCT Hydrogen begins manufacturing operations at German electrolyzer factory #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Z04T1QOqCW
US Grid Watchdog Issues Dire Warning on Power Reliability
America’s Grid Watchdog Just Issued a Dire New Warning #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/AMFmgIIYfK https://t.co/QgDljxkI36
India’s Weak Grid Forces ReNew to Curtail Solar Output
ReNew Energy is being forced to curb its solar power output, putting profits at risk, as India’s inadequate grid infrastructure struggles to absorb renewables during peak generation hours https://t.co/IpsPCnc6EL
Ex‑Macquarie Bankers Target 4,800 MWh Australian Battery
Former Macquarie bankers plan one of Australia’s biggest six-hour batteries with 4,800 MWh of storage #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/fAFbll5GaW https://t.co/IKtVfQzKyi
Robots Accelerate Clean Energy Transition Without Job Loss
Robotics and automation don't take jobs in the energy transition Robots hand us the only credible way to build enough clean energy quickly without burning through people It's not ‘robots vs jobs’, it's robots plus good policy avoiding a slow transition and...
South Korea Targets 3 GW Floating Solar by 2030
South Korea plans 3 GW of reservoir floating solar by 2030 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ML9vEKeiTe
Offshore Wind Firm Secures European Milestone After Trump Payout
Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/EXyw1cAoGx
Planning Approval Enables Battery to Pair with Solar Hybrid
Developers win planning tick to double up on standalone battery with neighbouring solar hybrid project #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/G910zNgLq0 https://t.co/P2NKsvsrCF
Dutch Grid Tariffs Spark Concern Among Energy Producers
Energy industry concerned at Dutch grid tariff plans for large electricity producers #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/6m748kDlzQ
By 2030, Data Centers Use 10% of Golf’s Water
TIL that by 2030, data center water usage will be 1/10th of what the US golf industry uses h/t @itsvijen
Solar and Storage Offer Strong Infrastructure Investment Returns
The infrastructure investment case for solar and storage #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/3cKVeoW1Pe
Low-Power Ride-Through Enables Continuous Green Hydrogen Production
Low-power ride-through tech keeps green hydrogen flowing in standalone PV–electrolyzers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Mf1r5ddXqF
Global Policy Shifts Reshape PV Inverter Market
The impact of evolving global policies on the PV inverter industry #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/8H2qtg1QO0
Solar Beats Ethanol‑powered Cars by 500‑to‑1
If you put that ethanol into the combustion engine of a car (that throws ~75% away as heat) and compare it with an electric vehicle, the end result becomes ~500:1 in favor of solar. And solar can go on roofs or...
Energy Retailer Urges Denial of Transmission Cost Recovery Bid
“Should be denied:” Energy retailer slams network bid to recover transmission cost blowouts #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/eoa9jFTeDS https://t.co/hxuN2gB7bw
China’s Subsidies Drive Wind Power Dominance
China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels. https://t.co/k9kQUYjyg0
Data Center Costs: Some Already Priced In
Exactly. Some price increases due to data centers -- such as PJM capacity auctions -- are already included in rates. Others costs -- such as local transmission upgrades -- are not because utilities start to recover costs once...
Colorado, Wyoming Team Up to Accelerate Carbon Storage Permits
Colorado announced our new partnership with Wyoming today to strengthen coordination on permitting for carbon storage projects that may cross state lines. Our agreement helps speed up permitting, supports cleaner air, and protects property rights—while ensuring we work together to...