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Wiltshire College & University Centre opened a £500,000 Green Skills Innovation Centre in Chippenham, backed by the Shared Prosperity Fund and Good Energy. The facility features teaching bays for solar PV, heat pumps, battery storage and smart‑home systems, plus an Eco House showcasing renewable technologies in a renovated 100‑year‑old home. It will train construction students and offer short courses to upskill plumbers, electricians and builders as demand for green retro‑fits rises. Minister Chris Macdonald highlighted the centre’s role in delivering over 15,000 clean‑energy jobs in the South West by 2030.
Oslo‑based Photoncycle raised €15 million in a Series A round led by NordicNinja and Voima Ventures to commercialize its solid‑state hydrogen storage system. The technology stores excess summer solar power as hydrogen for winter use, targeting Dutch and Danish households as net‑metering...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned that the state’s 2030 climate targets – 70% renewable electricity and a 40% emissions cut – are financially untenable without a policy reset. She highlighted a $4,100 annual cost increase for vulnerable two‑car, heating‑oil...
U.S. natural‑gas storage capacity has remained essentially flat since 2012, while overall demand – driven by domestic consumption and rapidly expanding LNG exports – is accelerating. The Gulf Coast, home to the majority of export terminals, is now confronting a...
Hydropower, once the leading U.S. renewable source, posted only a 1.7% increase in generation last year, keeping its share at about 5.6% of electricity. Most of the 79,892 MW capacity is tied to dams over 50 years old, with the last major...
U.S. public‑transit agencies have collectively funded, ordered, or deployed 8,116 full‑size zero‑emission buses as of July 2025, marking a 16% year‑over‑year increase. Small‑vehicle zero‑emission buses added another 1,400 units, growing 20% in the same period. California remains the clear leader, operating...
U.S. military actions in the Middle East have driven Brent crude sharply higher, reviving scrutiny of oil’s influence on broader price levels. Historical FRED data reveal that oil price movements have consistently co‑moved with the Global Food Price Index and...
The ongoing Middle East conflict is forcing LNG vessels originally slated for Latin America to reroute to higher‑paying markets in Europe and Asia. Spot prices at key Latin American terminals have risen 15‑20% month‑over‑month, yet remain below the premiums offered...
Power stocks rallied sharply on Thursday as West Asia tensions disrupted LPG imports, prompting a rapid shift toward electricity. The Nifty Energy index jumped 1.93%, led by Adani Power (+7.89%) and ATGL (+7.51%). Analysts cite an early‑summer demand boost and...
Researchers at Empa have created a stretchable polymer electrolyte based on modified silicone that conducts ions while retaining elasticity. The flexible electrolyte can suppress lithium dendrite growth and fill microscopic voids, enhancing solid‑state battery stability and energy density. Its ultra‑thin...
The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) is urging policymakers to fast‑track solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and storage projects after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil and gas prices soaring. The trade body cites the current Middle East shock...
The UK government will introduce a new system to prioritize data‑centre connections to the National Grid after a 460% surge in speculative applications created queues with waits of up to 15 years. The scheme will give AI data centres, AI...
A new study by the Federal Association for New Energy Industry, based on research from the University of Göttingen and the University of Cologne, examined five German solar parks over 18 months. It found that vegetation growing under and between...
A Frontier Economics study finds Germany’s 20% offshore wind over‑planting rule is economically inefficient, recommending a target of 5‑10% overall and 2.5‑5% per project. The rule, intended to lower grid‑connection costs, would instead raise overall project expenses and cause 3‑4%...
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche plans to end feed‑in tariffs for small rooftop photovoltaic systems, prompting claims that the state saves billions by cutting a 7‑8 cent/kWh subsidy. In reality, the EEG scheme settles the difference between market prices and a...
Russia added roughly 100 MW of solar in 2025, bringing total installed capacity to about 3.1 GW. The increase follows the government’s capacity‑supply agreement framework that guarantees long‑term payments for utility‑scale projects. GlobalData forecasts annual additions of around 200 MW, pushing cumulative solar...
India’s renewable share is accelerating, prompting industry leaders to flag storage and system flexibility as immediate priorities. The grid now experiences an estimated 80 GW swing between low‑demand and evening‑peak periods once solar and wind are accounted for. Leaders at the...
Zelestra has placed its 19 MWdc Villamañán solar plant in León, Spain into full commercial operation, completing the trio of projects delivered under a long‑term virtual power purchase agreement (vPPA) with Graphic Packaging International. The facility will generate roughly 28,700 MWh of...
Liontown Resources, backed by Gina Rinehart’s near‑20% stake, is operating the Kathleen Valley lithium mine with an 80% renewable energy mix. The hybrid power plant—30 MW wind, 17 MW solar and a 17 MW battery—has reduced diesel to roughly 4‑5% of total operating...
The US‑Israel war against Iran has already rattled global commodity markets, tightening supply chains for oil, fertilizers, chemicals and several metals. BMO Capital Markets notes oil prices spiked toward $120 per barrel before settling near $90, while nitrogen fertilizer costs...
Arup has been selected to deliver early‑phase foundation engineering and design support for the Wylfa small modular reactor (SMR) project on Anglesey, the UK’s first SMR site. The scheme, led by Great British Energy – Nuclear, targets up to 1.5 GW...
Ormat Technologies has renegotiated its power purchase agreements for the 15 MW portion of the Casa Diablo IV geothermal plant, extending the contracts to 2037. The new "blend‑and‑extend" deals raise the electricity price by roughly 27 percent and increase each off‑taker’s commitment...
A RenewableUK‑commissioned report urges the UK government to treat energy security as a core component of national security. The study, conducted with Public First and the Royal United Services Institute, warns that reliance on imported fossil fuels leaves the country...
FuelCell Energy reported a 61% year‑on‑year revenue increase to $30.5 million in Q1 FY2026, driven primarily by a surge in its product business and higher service contract sales. The product segment leapt from $0.07 million to $12 million, while power‑generation revenue slipped slightly....
Oil prices surged on Thursday as Iran intensified attacks on oil and transport infrastructure, reigniting fears of prolonged disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures jumped 6.47% to $97.93 a barrel, briefly touching $100, while U.S. WTI rose 6%...
National Grid’s Grain to Tilbury project has launched a 271.5‑ton tunnel boring machine, named Caroline, to excavate a 2.2 km, 4‑metre‑diameter power tunnel beneath the River Thames. The TBM employs a “flying launch” technique, with an initial excavation rate of 0.9 m...
European carbon allowances (EUAs) stayed flat around €70 despite a sharp 40‑70% rise in Dutch TTF gas futures triggered by the Middle‑East conflict. Gas prices jumped from €31 to over €45 in early March, normally prompting coal‑fuel switching and higher...
Researchers have converted common red brick into a Fe2P‑based cocatalyst sheet that serves as a scaffold for semiconductor particles, creating monolithic photocatalysts for solar water splitting. The CdS‑Fe2P/RB monolith delivers a visible‑light hydrogen evolution rate of 7.7 mmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹ and an apparent...
Researchers introduced iron atoms into molybdenum phosphide (MoP) to generate phosphorus vacancies, forming a dual‑functional catalyst for solar‑driven hydrogen production. The Fe substitution replaces Mo sites, creating electron‑trapping vacancies while Mo atoms serve as hole traps, markedly improving charge separation....
State and local governments across the U.S. are filing climate lawsuits against major oil majors, seeking compensation for billions in damage caused by fossil‑fuel emissions. The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Exxon Mobil’s petition to block a Colorado wildfire...
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has opened a tender for 1 GW of round‑the‑clock renewable power projects, mandating integrated energy‑storage systems. The projects will follow a build‑own‑operate (BOO) model and attract 25‑year power purchase agreements with Indian distribution companies. Bidders...
Fervo Energy is commercialising enhanced geothermal systems that use horizontal drilling and rock fracturing to access heat reservoirs up to 12,000 feet deep. The startup has cut per‑foot drilling costs by more than 70 percent, reaching $400 per foot, and projects electricity...
The U.S. battery sector, once a hotbed of startups and lofty valuations, is now facing a wave of closures, highlighted by 24M Technologies’ liquidation after a peak valuation above $1 billion. 24M’s cost‑saving electrode‑on‑metal process and high‑energy‑density cells promised a 1,000‑mile...
German Fraunhofer FKIE researchers unveiled PowerRange, a virtual cyber‑range that lets power‑grid operators test defenses against realistic attacks. The platform models both traditional centralized networks and renewable‑heavy, decentralized grids, integrating IT, OT and control‑room environments. It supports multi‑stage scenarios—reconnaissance, lateral...
Barcelona‑based Delfos Energy closed a €3 million seed extension, bringing its total funding to €10 million. The round, led by new investor Vox Capital/COPEL alongside existing backers, supports the company’s AI “virtual engineer” platform that now monitors over 1,000 renewable‑energy sites across...
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero awarded more than £70,000 in solar‑panel contracts for schools to Amelio Enterprises, a firm owned by Good Energy. The deals were processed by Crown Commercial Services under the Great British Energy scheme,...
Exus Renewables North America has secured a multi‑year agreement to manage 437 MW of utility‑scale solar assets in Texas for Nuveen Infrastructure, expanding its regional portfolio to over 3.3 GW. The contract covers technical oversight, financial performance tracking, and operational strategy for...
Eni’s renewable arm Plenitude and Seya Group’s Methagora have signed a 15‑year agreement for the supply of 50 GWh of biomethane per year from French production. Methagora, which converts existing biogas sites into certified biomethane, has already delivered 35 GWh and plans...
Malaysia will keep the BUDI95 petrol price at RM 1.99 per litre despite a sharp rise in global oil prices triggered by the West Asia conflict. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the surge threatens transportation costs and overall price stability, but...
The UK government will waive import duties on 33 wind‑farm components from 1 April, using an “authorised use” customs measure that eliminates tariffs on items such as cables, blades and rotors. Officials say the relief will save manufacturers millions of pounds...
Tesla Energy Ventures Ltd has been granted a UK electricity supply licence by Ofgem after a seven‑month review, allowing the company to sell power directly to residential and commercial customers across Great Britain. The approval, effective March 2026, adds retail...
Illinois lawmakers have introduced the Protecting Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers (POWER) Act, which would let data centers that procure their own clean power receive fast‑track grid interconnection and guaranteed service. The bill also obliges facilities to pay for transmission...
Ohio’s House Bill 15, which barred utilities from owning generation assets, is being revisited with a draft proposal that would permit utilities to build, own, and operate advanced nuclear facilities, including small modular reactors. The legislation, still in draft form,...
Eurozone households are the first to feel the impact of the latest oil price shock as retail fuel prices surge across the region. A 50‑litre tank now costs €4.5‑€13 more for petrol and €8.4‑€21.5 more for diesel, with Germany seeing...
Singapore may face higher electricity tariffs as global oil and gas prices climb amid the US‑Iran conflict in the Middle East. The region accounts for roughly a quarter of seaborne oil and nearly one‑fifth of LNG trade, and any disruption...
Asian Development Bank warns the Philippines could experience a serious GDP contraction as it pursues a 75% greenhouse‑gas emissions cut by 2030. The bank’s March 12 report cites high mitigation costs, price pressures and a lack of productivity measures, which...
Egypt’s Petroleum & Mineral Resources Ministry raised vehicle natural gas prices by 30% to E£13 per cubic metre, with diesel up 17% and 95‑octane petrol up 14.2%, effective 10 March. The hikes follow the US‑Israel strike on Iran, which has sent...
Kuwait Gulf Oil Company’s $3.3 billion on‑shore gas processing plant, slated to be tendered in late March, faces significant delays after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran. The project, designed to handle 632 million cubic feet of gas and...
The Australian government announced a 60‑day temporary amendment to fuel quality standards, permitting higher sulfur content to unlock roughly 100 million litres of petrol each month. This measure addresses regional fuel shortages triggered by Middle East supply constraints after the Strait...
The Japanese yen slipped to roughly 159 per dollar on Thursday, its weakest level since mid‑January, as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel. Despite a recent release of foreign‑exchange reserves aimed at supporting the currency, the yen continued to...
