India Climbs to Third Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity, Adding Record 55 GW in FY2025-26
India added a record 55.29 GW of renewable capacity in FY 2025‑26, pushing total non‑fossil capacity to 283.46 GW and moving the nation to third place globally, overtaking Brazil. Solar contributed 44.61 GW, wind 6.05 GW, and distributed solar supplied over a third of the solar build‑out. The country reached 50 % of cumulative electricity from non‑fossil sources five years ahead of its 2030 target. The government now aims for 500 GW of clean capacity by 2030.
“Pry Open” VPP Markets by Ensuring VPP Providers May Access Customer Data, Groups Say
Two nonprofit groups, the Open Markets Institute and Mission:data Coalition, allege that utilities are using exclusive control over smart‑meter data to block independent virtual power plant (VPP) aggregators. They argue that utilities can terminate data access at will, impose exclusive...
A Global Oil Crisis Is Giving Suriname’s Offshore Dreams New Life
Suriname’s offshore Block 58 is gaining momentum as the 2026 global oil shock pushes buyers toward non‑Middle‑East sources. TotalEnergies says the $10.5 billion Gran Morgu project is 50% complete and aims for 220,000 barrels per day by 2028. The basin could hold up...
Base Power Announces Battery-Free Texas Retail Energy Plan Across Major Utility Territories
Base Power launched the Base Energy plan, a battery‑free retail electricity offering for Texas deregulated customers. The plan delivers flat all‑in rates of 13.2 to 15.7 cents per kilowatt‑hour by leveraging the company’s virtual power plant of installed home batteries....
BYD’s Chief Scientist Says Solid-State EV Batteries Hit a ‘Critical Stage,’ but There’s More to It
BYD’s chief scientist Lian Yubo announced that all‑solid‑state EV batteries have reached a critical development stage, yet ion‑stability and lithium dendrite issues still impede mass production. He emphasized building a full‑scale technological supply chain rather than focusing solely on cell‑level...
$4 Billion Arunachal Pradesh Hydropower Projects Accelerate India’s Clean Energy Transition Drive
India has approved more than $4 billion (≈₹40,000 crore) to build the Kamala and Kalai‑II hydropower schemes in Arunachal Pradesh. The Kamala project alone will deliver about 1,720 MW of clean electricity, while Kalai‑II adds further capacity across three remote districts. The investment...
Letters to the Editor Dated 8th April 2026
India’s first commercial fast‑breeder reactor achieved criticality after a 15‑year delay, marking the country as only the second nation to operate this advanced technology. Developed indigenously at Kalpakkam, the reactor leverages India’s vast thorium reserves, promising a long‑term, low‑carbon power...
Tesla’s New Supercharger for Business Tool Reveals $940,000 All-In Price
Tesla has unveiled a public configurator for its Supercharger for Business program, showing a fixed $500,000 hardware price and a total all‑in cost of roughly $940,000 for an eight‑stall V4 site. The tool also projects location‑specific ROI, ranging from a...
More On Batteries, Or How To Grow Lemons In Vermont
The author explores modern portable battery power stations—like Anker Solix, Bluetti and Jackery—and shows how they enable off‑grid greenhouse operations in Vermont, providing heating, water circulation, and monitoring without noisy generators. By coupling these batteries with small solar panels and...
The Fall of Gazprom
Polish oil refiner Orlen overtook Russia's state‑owned gas giant Gazprom in market capitalization for the first time in March 2026. The shift reflects sustained Western sanctions, a sharp decline in European gas demand, and Orlen’s aggressive diversification into petrochemicals and...
Uranium Energy Starts Burke Hollow Output in Texas
Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) has activated its Burke Hollow in‑situ recovery (ISR) operation in Texas, marking the first U.S. ISR uranium production in over a decade. The project, approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, is expected to ramp...
Think You Know Where Most US Oil Comes From? It's Changed Drastically Over The Last 30 Years
Canada now provides more than half of U.S. petroleum imports, delivering 4.42 million barrels per day, while traditional Middle‑East sources have dwindled to single‑digit shares. A surge in domestic output, especially from Texas and the Dakotas, has turned the United States...
DRC Strengthens Energy Sovereignty with New Oil Infrastructure Contracts
On April 8, 2026 the Democratic Republic of Congo signed oil infrastructure operating contracts between state‑owned SEP Congo SA and the National Company for the Management of Oil Infrastructure (ENGIP‑RDC SA). The agreements, endorsed by Ministers Julie Shiku and Acacia...
JPMorgan Invests $600,000 to Scale Atlanta’s Clean Tech Workforce, Startups
JPMorgan Chase is allocating $600,000 to the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub (GACIH) to expand Atlanta’s clean‑technology workforce and startup ecosystem. The grant, administered through Georgia Tech’s Partnership for Innovation Network, will fund university‑linked programs at Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Morehouse...
'Divorced From Reality': Experts Slam Reform UK's North Sea Oil and Gas Plans
Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice announced a four‑point energy plan that would approve all pending North Sea oil and gas licences, abolish the windfall tax on energy firms, revive on‑shore shale fracking and scrap the UK’s net‑zero targets. The party...
Buckley SFB, Malmstrom AFB Selected for Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations Program
The Department of the Air Force, working with the Defense Innovation Unit, has named Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado and Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana as preferred sites for advanced nuclear microreactors under the Advanced Nuclear Power for...
Arizona Task Force Roadmap Prioritizes Virtual Power Plants and Distributed Solar to Cut Energy Costs
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’ Energy Promise Taskforce issued a 31‑point roadmap urging rapid deployment of virtual power plants, distributed solar and 2,000 MW of battery storage by 2025 to absorb an anticipated 40% surge in peak demand. The plan streamlines permitting...
Sanctions Waivers on Russian and Iranian Oil Are Set to Expire. Here’s What Trump Should Do Next.
The U.S. Treasury’s general licenses that let Russia and Iran ship oil expire on April 11 and April 19, respectively. The temporary influx has not stopped crude prices from climbing, and both regimes are now earning roughly $150 million and $139 million per day....
HPQ Silicon Reports 6,696 mAh From GEN4 Silicon Anode in 21700 Format, 45% Above Graphite Baseline
HPQ Silicon announced that its GEN4 silicon‑based anode achieved an average capacity of over 6,600 mAh in 21700 cylindrical cells, with a record 6,696 mAh delivering 319.9 Wh/kg and 906.2 Wh/L. This represents a 45 % improvement over the company’s graphite baseline and a 9 %...
UK Approves Biggest Solar Farm as Output Hits Record High
The UK government approved the Springwell solar farm, the nation’s largest, capable of powering over 180,000 homes and slated to connect to the grid by 2029. The approval marks the 25th nationally significant clean‑energy project since the 2024 election, contributing...
New ‘Universal Shock Absorber’ Is Stabilizing Force for Tomorrow’s Grid
Ramboll unveiled the Universal Damping STATCOM (UD‑STATCOM), a patent‑pending upgrade to conventional STATCOMs that automatically absorbs harmful grid oscillations while preserving normal voltage support. The device monitors voltage waveforms, injects proportional current to damp disturbances, and returns the absorbed energy...
What’s Behind Tehran’s Tollbooth?
Iran briefly shut the Strait of Hormuz and began levying steep fees on transiting tankers, effectively turning the waterway into a tollbooth. Although a ceasefire has been brokered, the fee‑collection mechanism remains active, targeting vessels that are not subject to...
Virginia Grid Utilization Bill Set to Become Law
Virginia’s pending legislation will compel Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power to submit detailed distribution‑grid utilization metrics to the State Corporation Commission and propose ways to tap existing capacity. The commission will then publish its own analyses and evaluate non‑wires alternatives...
Rock Tech Draws $144M Investment in Ontario Lithium Plant
BMI Group is investing C$200 million ($144 million) as the lead limited partner in Rock Tech Lithium’s proposed lithium‑hydroxide converter plant in northern Ontario. The partnership also earmarks up to C$30 million ($21.6 million) for engineering, permitting and early site work, targeting a final...
Long-Duration Batteries Are a Winner in the AI Boom
Long‑duration energy‑storage technologies are gaining traction as AI‑driven data centers seek rapid, multi‑day power solutions. Form Energy secured contracts to deliver iron‑air batteries for Crusoe and a record‑size Google site, while Eos highlighted zinc‑based batteries as its fastest‑growing segment. A...
Inside the 'Baffling' Mindset of US Offshore Wind Opponents
President Donald Trump’s early‑term memorandum froze offshore wind leasing, collapsing a 74 GW pipeline to roughly 5.9 GW of projects in the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic. The freeze earned praise from anti‑wind groups, who view Trump as a defender of marine habitats, even...
Geopolitical Turmoil, Oil Prices, & the Impact on Texas E&Ps
Geopolitical conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran has forced Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz, removing roughly 12 million barrels per day—about 12% of global oil supply. The disruption pushed Brent crude to $119.50 a barrel, the highest level since...
Minnesota PUC Approves Utility Battery Program While Deferring VPP Decisions
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s CapacityConnect Phase 2, authorizing up to 200 MW of utility‑owned battery storage. The order obliges Xcel to submit a technical and financial benefits evaluation within 180 days and detailed distributed‑resource estimates by November 2027. While...
Exxon Lost 6 Pct of Its Global Output
Exxon Mobil reported a 6% drop in global production for Q1 after Iranian missile strikes damaged two LNG trains at its Qatar complex, a key asset in the Persian Gulf that normally supplies about 20% of its output. The outage...
Why Windfarms and Electricity Pylons Have Become a Major Issue in the Welsh Election
Renewable energy is a decisive issue in Wales's Senedd election as the Labour government pushes a deal to meet a 100% renewable electricity target by 2035, requiring extensive new wind farms, solar parks and transmission lines. Opposition to on‑shore wind...
Emobi and DIMO Deliver Customized Plug & Charge-Enabled EV Charging for Fleets
Emobi and DIMO have introduced a Plug & Charge‑enabled device that lets electric‑vehicle fleets use ISO 15118 digital certificates without automaker‑issued credentials. The solution, built on Emobi’s JustPlug platform and DIMO’s aftermarket bridge device, issues fleet‑level certificates directly to vehicles, bypassing firmware updates...
Solar Keeps Slimming Down While Power Rises
An international study shows commercial silicon PV modules have tripled their specific power since the early 2000s, reaching 23.6 W/kg today. The rise stems from advances in module architecture, bifacial designs, and temperature‑management strategies, while glass and aluminum frames still dominate...
SWTCH Energy’s New EV Charging System Works with One Tap—Even Offline
SWTCH Energy introduced the SWTCH Tap feature on its Cortex intelligent charging platform, enabling drivers to start a session with a single NFC tap even when cellular service is unavailable. The system uses local authentication, caching user IDs on the...
Vertical Rooftop PV Debuts in the U.S.
Norwegian specialist Over Easy Solar has launched its first U.S. vertical rooftop photovoltaic system, a 100 kW bifacial array installed on a green roof in Queens, New York. The lightweight, ballast‑free design delivers an estimated 100,000‑140,000 kWh per year, matching the output...
Government Greenlights 'UK's Largest' Solar Power Project in Lincolnshire
The UK government has approved the Springwell Solar Farm, an 800 MW photovoltaic project in Lincolnshire, positioning it as the nation’s largest solar development. The scheme will be built in phases and is slated to reach full capacity before the end...
Will an Iran Ceasefire Lower Energy Bills?
A two‑week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran triggered a sharp drop in European gas prices (about 20%) and pushed Brent crude down to roughly $93‑$95 per barrel, down from $100 during the conflict. The deal includes Iran’s...
Commonwealth LNG Finalizes Offtake Agreements
Kimmeridge Energy and Mubadala's Caturus joint venture secured long‑term offtake agreements with Aramco Trading, EQT LNG, Glencore, Mercuria and PETRONAS for the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana. The project, authorized to export up to 9.5 million metric tons per year (about...
Designing and Testing a Home Energy Management System
Global electricity demand is rising about 4% annually, driven by EVs and AI data centers, straining grid capacity. Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) coordinate grid power, renewables, batteries, and loads to cut costs, improve resilience, and act as distributed energy...
Qatar Begins Work to Resume LNG Production After Ceasefire
Qatar is mobilizing engineers to restart the Ras Laffan LNG complex, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility, after a cease‑fire in the Middle East conflict. The plant, offline since early March, suffered missile damage that removed roughly 17%...
EG4, OutBack Power Offer Residential Battery Leasing Programs
OutBack Power and EG4 Electronics have launched two residential battery leasing programs—the OutBack Power Advantage Program and the EG4 Advantage Program. Both initiatives let homeowners lease professionally owned and managed battery systems, with options for DIY or installer‑led installations and...
Phillips 66 Sees Nearly $1 Billion in Losses as Oil Prices Surge
Phillips 66 reported an estimated $1 billion loss in the first quarter from its short positions in oil and related commodity‑derivative contracts after the Iran‑triggered surge in crude and fuel prices. The filing shows a $900 million hit on its net‑short exposure across...
EIA Fuel Update Shows Rising Price Trend
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that regular gasoline prices climbed to $4.12 per gallon by April 6, up from $3.99 a week earlier and $3.09 a year ago. Regional data show the West Coast leading with $5.40 per gallon, while...
ExxonMobil Anticipates Higher First Quarter Earnings Despite Middle East Disruptions
ExxonMobil expects a stronger first‑quarter earnings report thanks to a sharp March rally in oil prices, which could lift upstream earnings by $1.9‑$2.3 billion and add $200‑$600 million from higher natural‑gas prices. The company also warned that recent attacks on LNG facilities...
Saudi Arabia’s Vital East-West Oil Pipeline Attacked After Ceasefire
Saudi Arabia’s 1,200‑km east‑west oil pipeline, a critical export route after the Strait of Hormuz closure, was struck by a drone at a pumping station on Wednesday. The Saudi defence ministry reported intercepting nine drones, while the UAE shot down...
Morningstar DBRS Discontinues and Withdraws Issuer and Debt Credit Ratings on Seven Solar Power Projects Owned by Concord Solar Energy...
Morningstar DBRS withdrew both issuer and term‑loan credit ratings for seven solar power projects owned by Concord Solar Energy Inc. The discontinued loans total roughly CAD $374 million (about US $277 million) and mature between 2032 and 2035. The rating removal was...
Altilium Files MHP Patent as Indonesia Clenches Supply
British clean‑tech firm Altilium has filed its tenth patent covering a process that converts end‑of‑life lithium‑ion batteries into a nickel mixed‑hydroxide precipitate (MHP). The technology extracts nickel while recovering other valuable metals, offering a circular alternative to traditional mining. Indonesia’s...
Russia Oil Export Revenues Hit Highest Since Early Ukraine War as Prices Surge, Despite Ukrainian Port Attacks
Russian crude export revenues surged to about $2.02 billion per week, the highest level since June 2022, as global oil prices hit multi‑year highs. The rise was driven by a sharp increase in Urals prices above $116 a barrel and a narrowing...
Generac and CPower Announce DER Program for Commercial and Industrial Customers
Generac and CPower have teamed up to deliver a distributed energy resources (DER) program for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers across the PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid. The offering lets participants tap demand‑response, virtual power plant (VPP) and on‑bill...
India Aims for 60% Non-Fossil Power by 2035
India targets 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030 and 60% non‑fossil power by 2035, but achieving this hinges on massive debt financing. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis estimates annual clean‑energy investment will rise from $68 bn in 2022‑32 to...
Why Did Petrol and Diesel Prices Go up in Malaysia when Global Crude Oil Prices Went Down? MoF Explains
Malaysia’s weekly retail fuel prices rose this week even as global crude oil prices fell, prompting confusion among motorists. The Ministry of Finance explained that pump prices are calculated from the previous week’s average, not today’s spot price, and reflect...