Ameren Begins Testing Dynamic Line Rating Technology
Ameren Transmission Co. of Illinois has begun piloting Heimdall Power’s dynamic line rating (DLR) technology on its most congested transmission corridors. Since December, the utility installed 15 sensor units that clamp onto lines and will add another 15 before year‑end. The DLR system provides real‑time data on temperature, wind and ice, allowing line capacities to be adjusted dynamically. Ameren expects the pilot to reveal where new infrastructure is needed and to boost grid utilization, potentially lowering costs for customers.
Premier Energies Commissions 5.6GW Solar Module Facility in Telangana
Premier Energies has commissioned a 5.6 GW solar‑module plant in Seetharampur, Telangana, raising its total manufacturing capacity to 11.1 GW. The 75‑acre facility can produce four G12R zero‑busbar TOPCon modules every 16 seconds and has begun trial production. It is expected to generate...
Devon Energy’s Gaspar Sees Good Things Ahead, Stemming From His First Year and the Imminent Merger with Coterra Energy
Devon Energy CEO Clay Gaspar reflected on his first year, highlighting a three‑pillar strategy that sharpened culture, organic growth, and portfolio optimization. He explained that the recently announced merger with Coterra Energy is a strategic fit that delivers scale and operational...
Reeves Urges G7 to Reject Protectionism as Hormuz Crisis Escalates
The Strait of Hormuz blockade, now in its second month, has halted the flow of roughly 21 million barrels of oil per day—about 20% of global consumption—and disrupted 30% of the world’s nitrogen‑based fertilizer trade, sending Brent crude sharply higher. British...
Request for Comments on Texas PUCT Draft Report Regarding Transmission Cost Recovery in the ERCOT Region
The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) released a draft report on 16 March 2026 proposing six changes to how wholesale transmission costs are recovered in the ERCOT market. Key proposals include replacing the four‑coincident‑peak (4CP) methodology with a broader set of peaks...
Seabed Preparation Starts Ahead of Construction of New Dutch Offshore Wind Farm
Seabed preparation has begun on the OranjeWind offshore wind project off the Dutch coast, with Jan De Nul launching a filter‑layer installation campaign. The rock‑installation vessel Simon Stevin will lay the first erosion‑protection layer by May, clearing the way for 53 Vestas V236‑15 MW...
International Business Briefs | Nigerians Face 65% Surge in Fuel Prices
Fuel prices in Nigeria have surged 65% as the newly built 650,000‑bpd Dangote refinery failed to offset market pressures from costly crude imports and debt‑linked export obligations. In the UK, mortgage approvals rose to 62,584 in February, outpacing forecasts, while...
Saudi Arabia to Fall Short of 130GW Renewables Target by 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 calls for 130 GW of renewable power by 2030, but the country has only installed 13 GW as of 2025 and is projected to reach just 74.2 GW by the deadline. Achieving the target would require adding more than 23 GW...
CALB Manufactures Batteries for Aridge
Chinese battery maker CALB has begun series production of its R46 cylindrical cells at the Chengdu plant for Aridge, Xpeng’s flying‑car subsidiary. The hybrid liquid‑solid batteries deliver up to 360 Wh/kg and support a 25 C discharge rate, meeting aviation‑grade safety standards...
US Startup Begins Manufacturing Grid-Scale Flywheel ESS
Qnetic, a SOSV‑backed startup, is launching low‑volume production of its Q500 solid‑state flywheel energy storage system at a new Sacramento factory. The Q500 is designed for 500 kWh capacity, 125 kW power, and up to twelve hours of discharge at lower power,...
Vietnamese Player’s ‘Super Rig’ Ready for Drilling
Vietnam’s state‑owned Petrovietnam Drilling & Well Service Corp. (PV Drilling) officially named its newly acquired jack‑up rig PV DRILLING IX, formerly the Noble Highlander, on March 27. The vessel, built to Friede & Goldman JU2000E specifications, can drill to 9,144 meters and operate in water up to 129.5 meters...
Broker’s Call: Coal India (Buy)
Geojit Retail Equity Research upgraded Coal India Ltd. (CIL) to a Buy, setting a new target price of ₹506 (≈ $6.10) from a current market price of ₹450.25 (≈ $5.42). The miner posted Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹34,924 crore (≈ $4.2 bn) and PAT of...
Golden Triangle Natural Gas Storage Gets Green Light to Expand to 60 Bcf-Plus
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Golden Triangle Storage LLC’s request to add 30 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural‑gas capacity at its Beaumont, Texas salt‑dome complex, pushing total storage above 60 Bcf. The expansion will be completed by the end of...
Industry Pays While Coal and Gas “Cook the Books:” Modelling Reveals Urgent Need for Safeguard Reset
The Australian Conservation Foundation and the Climate Council commissioned the RepuTex model to assess the federal Safeguard Mechanism ahead of its 2026‑27 review. The analysis finds that applying best‑practice baselines to coal‑mine and gas expansions would raise covered emissions to...
Demand for Hydropower Surges as Trump Clamps Down on Clean Energy
Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) is launching its first urban submersible hydroelectric installations on Montreal's St Lawrence River and Buffalo's Niagara River, each expected to deliver up to 90 MW of potential capacity. The move comes as the Trump administration phases out...
Remaking Europe’s Energy System for the Age of AI
Europe’s energy system is deemed strategically vulnerable after the US‑Israeli war on Iran highlighted dependence on imported fossil fuels. The article argues that weakening the EU Emissions Trading System would not solve the deeper issue: a grid incompatible with 21st‑century...
AMP, Ratepayer Advocates Oppose ROE, Rates Proposed for $1.1B AEP-FirstEnergy Transmission Project
American Municipal Power and ratepayer advocates in Maryland and Ohio have filed protests with FERC against Grid Growth Ohio’s proposed 10.8% return on equity for a $1.1 billion, 60% ratepayer‑funded transmission project serving data centers. The joint venture of Transource Energy and...
Lower Natural Gas Prices Lift U.S. Power Burn as Texas, Rockies Flip to Growth Mode
Natural gas‑fired power generation rose 7% year‑over‑year in March, bringing total output back to 2025 levels. The rebound was driven by a sharp decline in natural gas prices, which restored the fuel's cost competitiveness despite the mildest March weather in...
Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says He Could ‘Blow up’ Iran’s Power Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island if Deal...
President Donald Trump warned he would destroy Iran’s power plants, oil wells and the Kharg Island export hub unless a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is reached, sparking a sharp rally in crude markets. Front‑month Brent May futures...
3 Investments With Solid Yields Powering Through Market Weakness
Despite a broader S&P 500 decline of over 5% in 2026, three investments are delivering strong performance and attractive dividend yields. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is up roughly 40% year‑to‑date with a 2.4% yield as oil prices surge...
Low German Middle Distillate Demand Encourages Exports
Southwestern Germany’s oversupplied middle‑distillate market is prompting traders to export diesel and heating oil down the Rhine to the Amsterdam‑Rotterdam‑Antwerp (ARA) hub. Regional heating‑oil prices in Karlsruhe were about €13 per 100 L (≈$14) below the national average, while diesel discounts...
Industry Urges Sweden to Extend Permit Deadlines
Green Power Sweden has asked the Swedish government to lengthen renewable‑energy permit start‑up periods to at least ten years for on‑shore projects and fifteen years for offshore or complex developments. The industry group argues that current five‑to‑seven‑year windows, combined with...
Stock Market Week 13/26: RENIXX Weakens - Market Observers See “Renewables Paradox” - Boralex and Vestas Rise Double-Digit - Ormat:...
The RENIXX renewable‑energy index slipped 1.8% last week to 1,211 points, remaining within its 1,200‑1,300 consolidation range, while analysts debate a “Renewables Paradox” where higher energy prices boost demand but financing costs and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on short‑term performance. Boralex...
Solar Array Outperforms and Saves San Diego Church Thousands Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact
A 55‑kW rooftop solar array installed on Canyons Church in San Diego’s University City has generated nearly $40,000 in annual savings, far exceeding the original $25,000 projection. The system operates under a power purchase agreement (PPA) arranged by Watthub, allowing...
Different by Design: Turning 30 Years of Expertise Into Utility Confidence
In a sponsored interview, Kamstrup’s Americas president Bruce Bharat discusses how the Information Age reshapes utility‑vendor interactions. He highlights that utility leaders now collaborate on platforms like LinkedIn and Discord, holding vendors accountable. Kamstrup leverages three decades of smart‑meter expertise...
Croatia Funds 127 Charging Stations for Electric Buses
The Croatian Ministry of Economy approved €12.3 million (≈$13.3 million) to fund twelve electric‑bus charging projects across a dozen cities, installing 127 charging stations. The total investment for the stations is projected at €17.6 million (≈$19 million), with the shortfall to be covered by...
Matrix and EDF Optimise 500MW BESS in Scotland
Matrix Renewables has signed a long‑term battery optimisation agreement with EDF for a 500 MW/1 GWh battery energy storage system under construction in Eccles, Scotland, slated for completion in summer 2027. EDF will operate the asset via its Powershift platform, providing real‑time flexibility...
India Adds 9.56GW of Rooftop Solar Under Nationwide Scheme
India reported adding 9.56 GW of rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) scheme, bringing total installations to over 2.62 million systems serving roughly 3.24 million households. Launched in February 2024, the flagship program aims to equip ten million homes with solar panels and generate...
EDF to Supply Nuclear Power to TotalEnergies Downstream Sites in France
EDF signed a 12‑year agreement to supply nuclear electricity to TotalEnergies’ French refining and chemical sites, providing roughly 400 MW – about 60 percent of their power needs. The deal supports TotalEnergies’ ambition to run its downstream assets on low‑carbon electricity and...
Crystal Seed Method Boosts Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells
A research team at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology has introduced a crystal‑solvate (CSV) pre‑seeding technique that precisely engineers the buried bottom interface of inverted perovskite solar cells. The method deposits rod‑like PDPbI₄‑DMSO nanocrystals on SAM‑modified substrates,...
Carbon Nanotube Textile Heaters Push Industrial Gas Systems Toward Electrification
Rice University researchers have created electric heating elements from carbon‑nanotube fibers (CNTFs) that outperform traditional metal‑alloy heaters in gas‑flow applications. By exploiting CNTFs' high specific power loading, lightweight strength and superior thermal conductivity, the team built filament, array and textile‑style...
HKUST Team Advances Vacuum Grown Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have shown a fully solvent‑free, all‑vacuum deposition method for perovskite solar cells that delivers a certified 18.35% efficiency on a 0.25 cm² device and 19.3% in the lab. The technique uses lead‑chloride...
Light Responsive Molecules Boost Durable Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart and partners introduced light‑responsive, photoswitchable molecules into the grain boundaries of triple‑cation perovskite solar cells. The additive acts as a dynamic buffer, relieving mechanical stress and protecting the crystal lattice under fluctuating light, heat...
TotalEnergies Completes UK Upstream Merger to Form NEO NEXT+
TotalEnergies has merged its U.K. upstream oil and gas assets with NEO NEXT, creating NEO NEXT+ and taking a 47.5% stake. The new entity becomes the largest independent producer on the U.K. Continental Shelf, targeting over 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per...
Logistics Real Estate Brand Prologis Taps SolarCycle for PV End-of-Life Plans
Logistics real estate giant Prologis has signed a recycling agreement with SolarCycle to handle the end‑of‑life solar panels and related equipment across its U.S. portfolio. The deal covers more than 1 GW of installed solar and battery capacity, establishing SolarCycle as...
Unlocking the True Potential of Carbon Capture Means Diversifying the UK’s Approach
The UK government has pledged at least £22bn (≈$28bn) to fund eight large‑scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, most of which rely on conventional amine‑based technology and are slated for commissioning around 2029. Critics warn that the long lead...
How Today’s PV Buyers Can Navigate ITC Uncertainty, Supply-Chain Risk and Verification Challenges
The Inflation Reduction Act’s solar investment tax credit has been tightened by H.R. 1, limiting eligible projects to those that start construction by July 4 2026 and finish within four years. The law also expands eligibility to require detailed traceability, ownership disclosure, and...
NESO Outlines Operability and Markets Strategy
NESO released its annual Operability Strategy Report and Electricity Markets Roadmap, charting how Britain’s power system will achieve Clean Power by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050. The documents detail operational safeguards and market reforms needed to integrate ever‑higher shares...
Rolls-Royce SMR, Studsvik Sign MoU to Boost SMR Supply Chain
Rolls‑Royce SMR and Swedish nuclear services firm Studsvik have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation across Studsvik’s full suite of nuclear services for small modular reactors. The MoU will evaluate Studsvik’s capabilities in fuel qualification, plant life management,...
India Boosts Renewable Push Amid Gas Supply Disruptions, Minister Says
India’s junior power minister announced an accelerated approval process for wind‑power and battery‑storage projects as the war in the Middle East creates a natural‑gas shortfall. Although gas contributes only about 2% of generation, it supplies roughly 8 GW during peak demand,...
Adani Green Commissions 951 MW Solar, Hybrid Capacity in India
Adani Green Energy Ltd. commissioned 951 MW of renewable capacity in western India, comprising 926 MW of solar and 25 MW of hybrid projects across Baiya, Rajasthan and Khavda, Gujarat. The plants began commercial operation on March 30 after receiving clearances. This addition lifts...
TotalEnergies Made $1bn Profit From Middle East Oil Bet as War Disrupts Prices
TotalEnergies earned over $1 bn (€868 m) profit by snapping up roughly 70 Middle East crude cargoes in March as war‑related disruptions choked the Strait of Hormuz. The profit stemmed from a sudden narrowing of the Dubai crude benchmark after S&P Global Platts suspended...
Aggreko on Energy Security for Mines in Africa & the Strengthening Case for Hybrid Power
Aggreko warns African mine operators that soaring diesel prices, driven by recent Brent crude spikes from $92 to over $113 per barrel, are inflating energy costs and exposing operations to fuel‑price volatility. The company advocates hybrid power—combining solar PV, battery...
History Written as CCS Technology Starts Operating on Board FPSO
Yinson Production has commissioned the world’s first post‑combustion carbon capture and storage (CCS) unit on its FPSO Agogo, operating off Angola. The system, built with Azule Energy and Carbon Circle, runs on the open‑source CESAR1 amine solvent, designed for low‑energy...
Jan De Nul Orders Nordlicht I Cable Protection Systems at CRP Subsea
Jan De Nul has engaged CRP Subsea to supply 141 NjordGuard cable protection systems for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht I offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The CPS designs are being engineered for both monopile and J‑tube interfaces, with production in...
Two New Campaigns with Equinor to Keep Reach Subsea’s USV at Work
Norway’s Reach Subsea has landed two additional call‑offs from state‑owned Equinor under their existing frame agreement, deploying its uncrewed surface vessel Reach Remote 1 for gas reservoir monitoring at the Troll field and extensive subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work...
White Van Men ‘Bleeding Cash’ in Iran War Diesel Chaos
Diesel prices in the UK have risen to 179.9p per litre (about $2.25), up more than 35p since the Iran‑Israel conflict began, creating the widest diesel‑petrol price gap in decades. The RAC reports that over 4.6 million vans – the backbone...
Philippines DOE Targets 1,471MW Grid Boost by April 2026
The Philippines Department of Energy aims to add 1,471 MW of generation capacity to the national grid by April 2026, encompassing 22 projects that are near completion. The bulk of the new supply—about 1,284 MW—will come from 12 solar farms, complemented by hydro,...
Philippines DOE Targets 1,471MW Grid Boost by April 2026
The Philippines Department of Energy aims to add 1,471 MW of generation capacity to the national grid by April 2026, primarily through 12 solar projects delivering about 1,284 MW. The portfolio also includes hydro, biomass, wind and a 20 MW integrated renewable storage system,...
Sodium-Ion Cells Launched for Energy Storage by Another Chinese Mid-Tier Battery Company
Chinese mid‑tier battery maker Bosa Energy announced the launch of 175 Ah sodium‑ion cells for stationary energy storage. The cells deliver 110 Wh kg‑1 and 206 Wh L‑1, weigh 4.75 kg, and match the dimensions of the company’s existing 314 Ah lithium‑ion module. Bosa’s four factories covering...