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First Solar Inc (FSLR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 24, 2026

First Solar Inc (FSLR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

First Solar reported record 2025 module shipments of 17.5 GW, a 24% increase year‑over‑year, and net sales of $5.2 billion at the top of its guidance range. Gross margin fell to 41% from 44% due to tariff costs and under‑utilized overseas plants,...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
NRG Energy Inc (NRG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 24, 2026

NRG Energy Inc (NRG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

NRG Energy reported a 32% year‑over‑year rise in adjusted EPS to $2.78 and a record $1.205 billion adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025, driven by strong performance in its Texas and smart‑home segments. Free cash flow before growth hit $828 million for the...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Tigo Energy Inc (TYGO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Tigo Energy Inc (TYGO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Tigo Energy reported Q3 2025 revenue of $30.6 million, up 115% year‑over‑year and 27% sequentially, driven by a 68% jump in U.S. sales and strong repowering demand. The company returned to GAAP operating profitability with $0.6 million operating income and...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Talos Energy Inc (TALO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Talos Energy Inc (TALO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Talos Energy reported adjusted EBITDA of $294 million and adjusted free cash flow of $99 million for the quarter, driven by cost‑saving initiatives and strong operational performance. Average production reached 93,300 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with oil comprising 69% of...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Solaris Energy Infrastructure Inc (SEI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Solaris Energy Infrastructure Inc (SEI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Solaris Energy Infrastructure announced a major upsizing of its core power‑solutions contract to 900 MW with a seven‑year tenor, extending earnings visibility to 2033. The joint‑venture, in which Solaris holds a 50.1% stake, is fully financed by a $550 million senior secured...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
US Interior Guts Environmental Reviews for Oil, Gas Drilling
NewsFeb 23, 2026

US Interior Guts Environmental Reviews for Oil, Gas Drilling

The U.S. Department of the Interior finalized a rule on Monday that slashes the time required to secure oil and gas drilling permits on federal lands. The regulation trims environmental review periods, limiting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessments to...

By Energy Intelligence
WinDC Partners with Yirigaa for AI Infrastructure Deployment
NewsFeb 23, 2026

WinDC Partners with Yirigaa for AI Infrastructure Deployment

WinDC has teamed up with Indigenous‑led MSP Yirigaa to roll out modular, high‑density AI data centres powered by renewable energy at generation sites across regional Australia. The partnership couples WinDC’s zero‑scope‑2 emissions compute modules with Yirigaa’s ISO‑27001‑certified workforce, delivering training,...

By ARN (Australia)
Clean Energy Sector Sorts Out US Tariff Ruling Impacts
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Clean Energy Sector Sorts Out US Tariff Ruling Impacts

Last week the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated most of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on clean‑energy imports. The decision instantly altered market expectations for solar panels, wind turbine components, and battery materials that had been adjusting to higher...

By Energy Intelligence
BKGI: An Outperforming ETF In An Important Asset Class
NewsFeb 23, 2026

BKGI: An Outperforming ETF In An Important Asset Class

The BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF (BKGI) delivers active, worldwide infrastructure exposure through 33 holdings and a 0.55% expense ratio. Over the past three years it generated a 19.4% annualized return, beating its S&P Global Infrastructure benchmark’s 13.6% return. The...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
France’s Nuclear Pivot Serves as Catalyst for NUKZ
NewsFeb 23, 2026

France’s Nuclear Pivot Serves as Catalyst for NUKZ

France has reversed its plan to close 14 reactors, opting instead to extend its existing fleet and build at least six new EPR2 units. EDF’s preliminary cost estimate for the first six reactors now stands at €72.8 billion, underscoring the scale...

By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
India’s Carbon Capture Moment Has Arrived
NewsFeb 23, 2026

India’s Carbon Capture Moment Has Arrived

India’s 2026‑27 Union Budget earmarked roughly $2.4 billion (₹20,000 crore) for a national carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) programme targeting steel, cement and other heavy‑industry emitters. The funding marks a shift from research‑only projects to a full‑scale industrial strategy, driven by...

By OilPrice.com – Main
From Which Countries Did the US Import Solar Panels in 2025?
NewsFeb 23, 2026

From Which Countries Did the US Import Solar Panels in 2025?

U.S. solar projects continued heavy reliance on imported silicon panels and cells in 2025, with 33 GW of panels and 21 GW of cells entering the market. Imports shifted toward Southeast Asian suppliers, led by Indonesia, Laos and India, while Ethiopia and...

By Solar Power World
San Francisco Seeks Breakaway From PG&E to Create Public Utility
NewsFeb 23, 2026

San Francisco Seeks Breakaway From PG&E to Create Public Utility

California State Senator Scott Wiener introduced Senate Bill 875 to let San Francisco municipalize its electric distribution, aiming to break away from PG&E. The move follows repeated blackouts, rates that are roughly double those of neighboring areas, and safety failures...

By Courthouse News Service
Soaring Tanker Costs Force West African Oil Price Cuts
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Soaring Tanker Costs Force West African Oil Price Cuts

West African crude traders are slashing discounts as freight rates to Asia surge to a five‑year peak and the Brent‑Dubai exchange‑for‑swaps (EFS) spread widens to about $2 per barrel. The higher shipping costs and broader EFS premium have pushed West...

By gCaptain
Kazakhstan to Supply Fresh Uranium to India Under New Deal to Fuel Nuclear Power Plants
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Kazakhstan to Supply Fresh Uranium to India Under New Deal to Fuel Nuclear Power Plants

Kazakhstan’s state‑controlled miner Kazatomprom announced a new contract to supply fresh uranium to India, reinforcing the latter’s nuclear fuel pipeline. The deal follows earlier agreements that delivered 2,100 tonnes in 2009 and 5,000 tonnes between 2015‑19. While exact volumes were...

By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
First Indian Diesel Cargo Arrives in Europe After New Russian Sanctions Take Effect
NewsFeb 23, 2026

First Indian Diesel Cargo Arrives in Europe After New Russian Sanctions Take Effect

A tanker chartered by Reliance delivered about 100,000 tons of diesel to Rotterdam, marking the first Indian petroleum fuel cargo to reach the Amsterdam‑Rotterdam‑Antwerp hub since the EU imposed sanctions on Russian‑crude derived products. The vessel, Proteus Bohemia, loaded in India’s...

By gCaptain
Sanctions, Seizures, and the Limits of Maritime Visibility
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Sanctions, Seizures, and the Limits of Maritime Visibility

In late 2025 and early 2026 the U.S. Coast Guard and allied forces seized three oil tankers—M/T Skipper, M/T Centuries and Bella 1—after months of multi‑source intelligence proved they were moving sanctioned cargo. The operation underscores a new enforcement paradigm: governments...

By gCaptain
As Data Centers Look to Rural New England, Maine Considers a Moratorium
NewsFeb 23, 2026

As Data Centers Look to Rural New England, Maine Considers a Moratorium

Maine is weighing a moratorium on large data‑center projects as towns like Wiscasset and Lewiston pause or reject high‑cost proposals. State legislators introduced LD 307, which would form a coordination council and could halt developments over 20 megawatts until mid‑2028. The move...

By Route Fifty — Finance
Comstock Metals Approved as Authorized Solar Panel Recycler in California
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Comstock Metals Approved as Authorized Solar Panel Recycler in California

Comstock Metals received approval from California’s Dept. of Toxic Substances Control to operate as a universal waste recycler for solar panels. The authorization adds a drop‑off facility in Kings County, enabling end‑of‑life panels to be collected locally and then shipped...

By Solar Power World
Indonesia Restricts Crude Palm Oil Exports Waste
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Indonesia Restricts Crude Palm Oil Exports Waste

Indonesia confirmed that the ban on exporting crude palm‑oil mill effluent (POME) and used cooking oil (UCO) will remain in place, prioritising domestic energy security and its emerging aviation‑fuel sector. President Prabowo framed palm‑based residues as strategic feedstocks for a...

By Fastmarkets – Insights
China Tests S2000 Grid-Connected High-Altitude Wind Turbine
NewsFeb 23, 2026

China Tests S2000 Grid-Connected High-Altitude Wind Turbine

Chinese startup Lin Yi Yuan Chuan Energy Technology successfully tested its S2000 airborne wind power system, a megawatt‑class platform that ascended to roughly 2,000 meters and fed electricity into the local grid. The maiden grid test produced 385 kWh, marking the first...

By CompositesWorld
North America Adds Rigs Week on Week
NewsFeb 23, 2026

North America Adds Rigs Week on Week

North America’s weekly rig count rose by two to 775, driven by a two‑rig increase in Canada while the U.S. total held steady at 551. The U.S. rig mix includes 409 oil rigs, 133 gas rigs and nine miscellaneous units,...

By Rigzone – News
Potential of Grid Enhancing Technologies for Transmission in Latin America and the Caribbean
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Potential of Grid Enhancing Technologies for Transmission in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Inter‑American Development Bank’s new market study highlights how rapid renewable‑energy growth is overloading transmission networks across Latin America and the Caribbean. It introduces Grid‑Enhancing Technologies (GETs) as a suite of solutions that can boost line capacity, improve stability, and...

By IDB Invest – News
Private Investors Eye Africa's Electricity Transmission Opportunity
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Private Investors Eye Africa's Electricity Transmission Opportunity

Private investors are entering Africa’s electricity transmission sector, marked by Uganda’s $50 million Amari project—the continent’s first independent transmission project (ITP) to begin construction. Similar public‑private partnerships are emerging in Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa, where a new procurement programme has...

By African Business
Uniper to Supply Gujarat with 0.5 MMtpa of LNG for 10 Years
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Uniper to Supply Gujarat with 0.5 MMtpa of LNG for 10 Years

Uniper SE has signed a ten‑year agreement to supply Gujarat State Petroleum Corp with 0.5 million metric tons per annum of LNG, with deliveries beginning in January 2028. The contract covers roughly one‑third of Gujarat’s gas demand, serving 2.3 million households and 20 000...

By Rigzone – News
German Distillate Demand Falls on Higher Prices
NewsFeb 23, 2026

German Distillate Demand Falls on Higher Prices

German demand for middle distillates weakened in mid‑February as higher ICE gasoil futures pushed up prices. Heating oil volumes fell nearly 13% and diesel sales dropped about 12%, while gasoline saw a modest rise on increased travel. Supply remains ample,...

By Argus Media – News & analysis
Denmark Considers Extending N Sea Production Licences
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Denmark Considers Extending N Sea Production Licences

Denmark announced it will start a process to consider extending one or more North Sea gas production licences beyond their 2042 expiry, potentially up to 2050. The move aims to bolster European energy security while still fitting within the 2020...

By Argus Media – News & analysis
Ghana's Tema Refinery Says RFCC Due Online by May
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Ghana's Tema Refinery Says RFCC Due Online by May

Ghana's 45,000 b/d Tema Oil Refinery is conducting a major turnaround on its 14,000 b/d residual fluid catalytic cracker (RFCC), which has been offline since the plant’s restart at the end of December. The work is slated to finish by late April...

By Argus Media – News & analysis
Sasol to Begin Reducing External Coal Purchases as Destoning Plant Raises Quality
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Sasol to Begin Reducing External Coal Purchases as Destoning Plant Raises Quality

Sasol’s newly operational destoning plant at Twistdraai has reduced coal impurity to about 12% sinks, enabling the company to shift from external purchases toward higher‑quality internal supply. The firm aims to lift internal coal output to 28‑30 million tonnes in FY2026...

By Mining Weekly
Kenya’s BasiGo Enters Fixed-Route Commuting Once Targeted by Swvl
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Kenya’s BasiGo Enters Fixed-Route Commuting Once Targeted by Swvl

Kenyan electric‑bus startup BasiGo is piloting a scheduled, fixed‑route commuter service in Nairobi, integrating electric mid‑size buses with existing matatu cooperatives. The three‑bus trial offers nonstop links between estates and business hubs at KES 150‑200 per seat, with 80% of...

By TechCabal
Market Open: Gas Futures Climb Ahead of March Expiration as Weather Drives Trade
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Market Open: Gas Futures Climb Ahead of March Expiration as Weather Drives Trade

Natural gas futures for March surged early Monday as cold‑weather forecasts sparked heightened demand and a short‑covering rally. Prices tested key resistance levels ahead of the contract's Thursday expiration, prompting analysts to warn of increased volatility. While the immediate upside...

By Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI)
‘Buy American’ Shifts to ‘Don’t Buy Chinese’ for Government Solar Projects
NewsFeb 23, 2026

‘Buy American’ Shifts to ‘Don’t Buy Chinese’ for Government Solar Projects

The federal government’s solar procurement is pivoting from a broad "Buy American" stance to a targeted "Don’t Buy Chinese" approach. The 2021 Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act still requires 55% domestic content, but agencies frequently seek waivers when U.S.-made...

By Solar Power World
Fox ESS Releases Hybrid Inverters for Commercial PV
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Fox ESS Releases Hybrid Inverters for Commercial PV

Fox ESS has launched the H3‑Pro series, a line of five three‑phase hybrid inverters targeting commercial photovoltaic installations. The models handle 30‑50 kW PV input and 15‑30 kW AC output, support up to 200% PV oversizing, and can be paired with two CQ6...

By pv magazine
Interior Revokes Dalton Corridor Withdrawals
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Interior Revokes Dalton Corridor Withdrawals

The U.S. Interior Department issued Public Land Order 7966, revoking two federal withdrawals that covered roughly 2.1 million acres along the Dalton Highway corridor. The revocation removes the long‑standing restrictions, allowing Alaska to select the lands under its remaining statehood entitlement....

By North of 60 Mining News (Mining News North)
Tanker Carrying Russian Crude Heads for Cuba as US Pressure Grows
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Tanker Carrying Russian Crude Heads for Cuba as US Pressure Grows

A Hong Kong‑flagged tanker loaded with Russian diesel used offshore ship‑to‑ship transfers near Cyprus and repeatedly altered its AIS data to conceal a planned delivery to Cuba. The vessel’s draft increase and route changes suggest deliberate evasion of U.S. sanctions that...

By TradeWinds
Contested Tasmania Wind Project Secures Federal Green Tick After Six-Plus Years in EPBC Queue
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Contested Tasmania Wind Project Secures Federal Green Tick After Six-Plus Years in EPBC Queue

Ark Energy’s St Patricks Plains wind farm in Central Tasmania has secured federal EPBC approval after more than six years in the assessment queue. The 300 MW project, now approved with conditions, will proceed to construction in early 2027 and aim for...

By RenewEconomy
ABL Gets Busy at Egyptian Gas Field
NewsFeb 23, 2026

ABL Gets Busy at Egyptian Gas Field

Energy consultancy ABL has been awarded marine warranty survey services for Phase 4 of the Kamose offshore gas field in Egypt. The contract covers technical review, approval of documentation, DP trials, and on‑site witnessing of transportation and installation for three new...

By Offshore Energy
Celsius Seals Samsung Heavy LNG Carrier Order
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Celsius Seals Samsung Heavy LNG Carrier Order

Celsius Tankers, a subsidiary of Denmark’s Celsius Shipping, has placed an order for a 180,000‑cubic‑metre LNG carrier with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries. The contract, valued at roughly KRW 368 billion ($255 million), lifts Celsius’s LNG fleet to 24 vessels. The new ship...

By Splash 247
Mercedes-Benz Advances E-Mobility Offensive for Commercial Vehicles with New eArocs 400
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Advances E-Mobility Offensive for Commercial Vehicles with New eArocs 400

Mercedes‑Benz Trucks unveiled the eArocs 400, a battery‑electric construction truck equipped with a 414 kWh LFP pack and up to 240 km range, after completing winter tests down to –20 °C. The vehicle features a 380 kW continuous, 450 kW peak drivetrain, 400 kW CCS2 fast‑charging, and...

By Renewable Energy Industry
European Union Members Make Mixed Progress in Implementing Energy Storage Strategies
NewsFeb 23, 2026

European Union Members Make Mixed Progress in Implementing Energy Storage Strategies

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre report shows EU Member States are progressing unevenly on energy‑storage implementation. Only Spain, Greece, Hungary and Latvia have set quantified 2030 storage targets, and just four countries have formal national storage strategies. While Europe’s...

By Energy Storage News
Record Year 2025 for Renewable Energy in Germany: Boom in Wind and Solar Tenders
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Record Year 2025 for Renewable Energy in Germany: Boom in Wind and Solar Tenders

Germany’s Federal Network Agency announced a record‑breaking 2025 renewable tender round, with 14,430 MW of on‑shore wind capacity tendered and 14,445 MW awarded, and ground‑mounted solar reaching 7,220 MW. The wind tenders were oversubscribed by more than 9,300 MW, while rooftop PV awards hit...

By Renewable Energy Industry
€2.6m Research Ireland Funding to Develop Breakthrough Tech in Renewable Gas and Energy Innovation
NewsFeb 23, 2026

€2.6m Research Ireland Funding to Develop Breakthrough Tech in Renewable Gas and Energy Innovation

The Irish government, via Minister James Lawless, has allocated €2.6 million in phased funding to five research consortia tackling renewable gas production, energy‑system integration, and AI‑enabled gas‑network diagnostics. The Research Ireland‑Gas Networks Ireland Innovation Challenge pairs universities with industry experts to...

By Irish Tech News
Developer Dumps 166-Turbine Wind Project Proposed for Queensland’s Whitsunday Region
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Developer Dumps 166-Turbine Wind Project Proposed for Queensland’s Whitsunday Region

Renewable Energy Partners (REP) has cancelled its 900 MW Proserpine wind project in Queensland’s Whitsunday region, which would have featured 166 turbines and a 100 MW, four‑hour battery. The development had reached the penultimate stage of federal EPBC assessment but was stalled...

By RenewEconomy
Coal Miner Cops “Substantial Penalty” For Polluting Blue Mountains Waterways
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Coal Miner Cops “Substantial Penalty” For Polluting Blue Mountains Waterways

The New South Wales EPA has ordered Centennial Coal to pay $815,000 after the company discharged untreated, metal‑laden water into the Wollangambe River near the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The penalty includes a $543,500 court fine, $185,000 in investigation costs...

By RenewEconomy
Redefining BESS Bankability in 2026: From Installed Capacity to Operational Performance
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Redefining BESS Bankability in 2026: From Installed Capacity to Operational Performance

European battery‑storage projects are moving beyond headline megawatt figures toward proven operational performance. Lenders and investors now demand transparent, audited revenue data from live assets rather than relying on contracted capacity alone. Optimisation platforms, such as Enspired’s, are becoming the...

By Energy Storage News
Fortescue’s Green Iron Bet in a €300 per Tonne Iron World
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Fortescue’s Green Iron Bet in a €300 per Tonne Iron World

Fortescue Metals Group is moving its low‑temperature, hydrogen‑free electrochemical iron process from the laboratory to a pilot plant in the Pilbara. The technology reduces iron ore directly in an alkaline slurry using electricity, allowing continuous production of metallic iron from...

By RenewEconomy
Stock Market Week 08/26: RENIXX Stable Above 1,200 Points - Year-to-Date Gain Climbs to 10.2% - Solaredge: Higher Revenue, Reduced...
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Stock Market Week 08/26: RENIXX Stable Above 1,200 Points - Year-to-Date Gain Climbs to 10.2% - Solaredge: Higher Revenue, Reduced...

The RENIXX renewable‑energy index stayed above the 1,200‑point psychological level last week, posting a 10.2% gain year‑to‑date. Weekly leaders were solar‑focused firms such as First Solar (+10.1%) and Solaredge (+7.2%), while Meridian Energy and others fell. Solaredge reported a 71%...

By Renewable Energy Industry
State’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program Hits 139 Installs, 23 MWh of Storage
NewsFeb 23, 2026

State’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program Hits 139 Installs, 23 MWh of Storage

Victoria’s Labor government’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program has now installed 139 battery units, delivering 23 MWh of storage across 60 local government areas. The latest installation at Truganina Community Centre will save roughly $20,000 annually for the facility. The rollout supports...

By RenewEconomy
Waaree, ZFI Sign 2.5 MW Electrolyser-as-a-Service Agreement; Inks MoU for 50 MW Green Hydrogen Expansion
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Waaree, ZFI Sign 2.5 MW Electrolyser-as-a-Service Agreement; Inks MoU for 50 MW Green Hydrogen Expansion

Waaree Clean Energy Solutions and Zero Footprint Industries have signed an electrolyser‑as‑a‑service agreement for a 2.5 MW alkaline unit in Uttar Pradesh, with Waaree handling design, installation, ownership and operation for 15 years. The system, built at Waaree’s Gujarat plant, will generate...

By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)