Japan Funds South Africa Ammonia‑coal Tech to Cut Emissions
Japan is seeking to boost its presennce in South Africa by offering an energy transition loan and a technology that allows ammonia to be blended with coal to reduce power plant emissions https://t.co/BC6XVYmL82
Renewables Cut Driving Costs Fourfold, Ending Gas Price Spike
High gas prices are simply a result of the energy insecurity brought about by fossil fuels, which are limited resources that must be drilled for daily. Eliminate this insecurity and lower the cost of driving your car by a factor of...
Expanding Small Modular Reactors Risks Global Nuclear Weapon Spread
Yes, but so long as you keep pushing nuclear electricity (especially small modular reactors), you will eventually have nuclear weapons in another country because nuclear electricity and weapons go hand in hand.
Countries Advancing to Smart Grid Phases 4‑6 in Renewable Integration
6 phases of renewable energy integration: @iea.org lays out typical challenges and how countries are solving them. Several are already in the high phases (4–6), where grids go from "building enough" to "operating smarter". A useful mental map to understand where countries...
Eco‑trained Data‑center Developer Blends Air‑cooled, Renewable Power
I’m the only developer of data centers on earth that graduated from environmental studies. I'm pretty aware of what these concerns are. They are around air, water use, heat, noise pollution. So sustainability is at the heart of what we...
EU Funding Block Threatens Solar Supply, Risks Blackouts
EU blocks funds for key Chinese solar energy parts “In practice, this could mean a remote shutdown of member states’ networks leading to countrywide blackouts." Anything is possible...but.... https://t.co/FDkl759Yjg via @ft
AI's Energy Hunger Outpaces Searches, Threatens Power Grid
A single ChatGPT query uses 10x the energy of a Google search (2.9Wh vs 0.3Wh). AI data centers will soon consume as much power as two-thirds of all American homes. This is why I keep saying: energy is the bottleneck....
Germany Launches €5 Bn Auction for Industrial Decarbonisation
Germany kicks off an auction to offer up to €5 billion to help heavy industries cut their carbon emissions https://t.co/2MKA0UuXtz
SEforALL Board Aligns Strategy Amid Shifting Geopolitics
Last week, the @SEforALLorg Board, leadership and partners met to reflect, assess the evolving geopolitical landscape, and align on the path forward in advancing #energyaccess for all and a global #energytransition. https://t.co/sMaYH08NPs
Peter Thiel Funds $1B Wave‑powered Ocean Data Centers
Get ready for an ocean full of....data centers?....Peter Thiel backs $1bn ocean data centre start-up powered by waves https://t.co/wZZ1Ll6grK via @ft
Renewables Ensure Energy Security Beyond Gulf Turmoil
Once renewables are built, they deliver power regardless of what happens in the Gulf. Energy security and clean energy are the same argument. 🎙️Was on Al Jazeera's Counting the Cost this week on how the Iran war is reshaping global energy. https://t.co/aCqud4oP8x
Diversified Energy Mix Calms Europe's 2026 Power Market
COLUMN: Ruinously high electricity bills became the defining image of Europe's energy crisis in 2022. So what's different this time? Thanks to nuclear, hydropower, solar, and better grids, European lectricity markets are calmer in 2026. @Opinion https://t.co/Ve1F7kIrNc
Europe's Wind Firms Turn to Retrofits, Solar, Storage
European wind developers are pivoting from new projects to repowering old sites and adding solar/storage. Smarter grid use, better output. The future is retrofit. 🌬️⚡ RenewableEnergy
Poland Cuts Coal Power to Half, Renewables Rise
Poland is often seen as Europe's coal stronghold. In 2000, coal generated 94% of its electricity. But something remarkable is happening: Coal's share has fallen to 50%. Wind+solar now generate 1/4 of electricity. More in my newsletter: https://t.co/In5lBaF2ox https://t.co/udhBwAzxTC
EU Bans Chinese Inverters From Funded Clean‑energy Projects
SCMP: "The EU has taken its most direct step yet to cut Chinese clean energy hardware out of publicly funded projects, banning Chinese inverters from all EU-funded schemes in a move Brussels described as the first in a series of...
Geothermal Power: Mars' Viable Renewable Energy Option
Can clean, renewable energy sources be used on Mars? Mars is a cold, barren planet far from the sun, and with little atmosphere and no flowing water. If people were to live there, could they obtain their energy from clean, renewable...
Verogy Finishes Seven Solar Projects for Connecticut Trade Schools
Verogy completes 7 solar projects for Connecticut trade school system #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/MrH2KsbGLi
Virginia Approves Dominion's NEM 2.0, Mirrors NEM 1.0
Virginia corporation commission approves Dominion Energy NEM 2.0 that looks very similar to NEM 1.0 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/dCdhV3RqEe
Tesla Earns Australia’s First Emissions Credits, Storage Profits Outpace EVs
Tesla pockets first emissions credits in Australia, as storage revenues trump EVs again #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/d7VIQBxoLI https://t.co/EYXB4ZI6Vi
Meta Secures 250 MW Solar PPA with EDP in Arkansas
Meta signs 250-MW PPA on EDP Renewables’ Arkansas solar project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/ihdQYVSFSc
US Regulator Revamps Rules for Next‑gen Nuclear Reactors
Top US nuclear regulator is rewriting its rules for new era of reactors #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/mMeoJsGiWI
China Tightens Carbon Rules, Accelerates Renewable Growth
China tightens carbon accountability framework, strengthening structural push for renewables #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/8dNnrwmmlv
Australia’s Solar O&M Strategies Offer U.S. Lessons
America, take note: Solar O&M lessons from Australia #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/wFy0lyQSsg
2025 Marks First Net‑Zero Threshold: Fossil Power Declines
Getting to Net Zero is going to come in layers, in thresholds. In 2025, we passed an early threshold. Ember Energy's annual report showed that fossil fuel use for electricity generation fell slightly, despite 2.8% overall demand growth for electricity....
Marinus Link Faces Massive Land, Logistics Hurdles
Ninety landholders, 3 mobs, two 100-tonne transformers, 90 km of cable: Marinus Link’s long road to coal country #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/FBDfaNgRTF https://t.co/OyBbteqg9J
EPBC Approves
EPBC waves through two new big battery projects, including robot-ready, concrete free solar hybrid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/yWvUDLn2j1 https://t.co/rH5SHm0wZh
Ocean Wave Power Enables Low‑Cost Floating AI Data Centers
I'm delighted to be a small part of this. The oceans are an incredible untapped resource for energy that can power AI. The most intense wave energy is thousands of miles from human settlements, but can power floating data centers...
Electrify Greenhouses Using Semi‑Transparent PV and Heat Pumps
How to electrify greenhouses with semi-transparent PV, heat pumps #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/LyXlMEy6kO
Iran Energy Shock Accelerates South Korea’s Clean‑Energy Push
The Iran-driven energy shock is adding urgency to South Korea’s push to cut its reliance on imported fossil fuels, giving President Lee Jae Myung momentum to push his clean-energy agenda. https://t.co/8DsMrfLHrW
Smart Meters Unite Solar, Storage, EVs to Cut Grid Costs
Smart-meter-enabled partnership aims to integrate solar, storage and EV charging to lower grid costs #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/UkEnqusMYk
Data Centers Spike Northeast Carbon Prices Above California
Data centers are driving a surge in carbon prices in the US Northeast, helping push CO2 costs in the region past California and raising the prospect of higher energy prices for consumers. https://t.co/sNPWSP51NO
California Grid Hits Record Renewable Surplus, Wind Peaks
Two more records set on the @CaliforniaISO grid on Mon, May 3, 2026: Minimum net load -7.871 GW at 1:20 PM Maximum wind output 7.707 GW at 12:45 AM (Tues morn) due to wind from SunZia project, which is part of the...
Luma Ring Plans Lunar Solar Farms, Beaming Power to Earth
Shimizu’s Luma Ring proposes covering the moon’s equator with solar panels and transmitting energy to Earth via wireless microwave and laser systems. https://t.co/UDrTt5wCYy
Renewables Beat DAC: Cheaper, Cleaner, Less Pollution
Yet another paper finding that Direct Air Capture is an opportunity cost that increases air pollution and climate damage relative to spending the same money on clean, renewable energy. https://t.co/Bz7EKLFqXf Some other papers: https://t.co/hWmyI1wXjo https://t.co/hWmyI1wXjo Preventing 1 tonne of CO2 from getting in the air...
Ambitious Data Center Power Plans Hampered by Client Shortage
The firm plans to power data centers on a grand scale but has struggled to secure clients. https://t.co/zZHQXuq08n
Tigo Integrates Real-Time Spot Pricing Into Predict+ Platform
Tigo adds real-time spot market pricing to Predict+ platform #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/XcNeuy5iyb
Data Center Boom Keeps Emissions Rising in Top States
The power grid emissions trajectory of America's four biggest data centre development states: all either rising or stagnant Plonking new data centre demand on top of electrification, cooling, heating makes it even harder for new renewables to cut down on...
SK Seeks Financing Options for BESS Developer Key Capture
Why SK is exploring ‘various options’ to raise financing for BESS developer Key Capture Energy #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/XfH046DR4e
SOLV Energy Bolsters Utility Platform with Roberson Waite Acquisition
SOLV Energy expands utility infrastructure platform with acquisition of Roberson Waite Electric #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Bje3Dui1oP
Floating Solar Cuts Canal Evaporation 70% and Algae 85%
Solar on canals reduces water evaporation by 70% and algae growth by 85% #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/uI4EAYfgLU
Australia Trims EV Tax Break to Save Budget
Australia will limit a tax discount aimed at encouraging purchases of electric vehicles as the center-left government looks for savings in next week’s budget https://t.co/SPh3n8WOMj
New Guidebook Advances 24/7 Carbon‑Free Energy Globally
A major step forward for #SDG7! I am happy to share the new 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact Guidebook that aims to support a growing global movement working to decarbonize power systems while expanding access to clean, affordable #energy globally. https://t.co/JPsgsz6rJ8 https://t.co/QB4ZBNlbS4
Study Finds No Health Risks Near Wind Turbines
New @nberpubs: "Wind Turbine Proximity and Health: Longitudinal Evidence from U.S. Households" https://t.co/u0x9T6P77L "we find no detectable adverse health effects from turbine exposure at typical exposure distances" https://t.co/WV08TAKYfS
NYC Aims for 47% Clean Power by 2027
The Indian Point nuclear power plant used to provide 20% of NYC's electricity. When the plant was closed in 2020 the gap was filled mostly with fracked gas. We are now finally back to 20% of our supply coming from...
Large Batteries Break Charging Records Amid Stable Prices
Big batteries set new charging records, despite lack of price volatility #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/hhpCbqgolo https://t.co/TPq1kQXlM2
Nuclear Sector Excels at Early Community Outreach
The nuclear industry is better at going in early and answering community questions (at least most folks not named Fermi) https://t.co/ENfsStaNs5
Consistent Power Mix Cuts Gas, Boosts Renewables
Consistency 98 days (80.3%) so far in 2026 & 32 straight with WWS meeting >100% of demand on the world's 4th-largest economy's main grid for part of the day Fossil gas down 61%, batteries up 325%, solar up 61% in '26 v...
Renewables and Storage Overtake Fossil Fuel Empire
No More Dark Side of the Grid: The fossil fuel empire loses ground to renewables and storage #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/80dxf3jJiZ https://t.co/XJEurEWFc9
Data Centers Accelerate US LDES Commercialization
Data centres’ speed-to-power need driving US LDES commercialisation #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/jiXfGo3MWD
Gas‑powered Data Centers Are a Fantasy, Not Reality
The gas bet is “a fairy tale concocted on the back of a napkin.” We will build 50GWs of gas but it will run 100-400 hours a year. Offgrid data centers are a fantasy. Not a single one has worked so far.