News•Feb 11, 2026
Miners' Death in Meghalaya's Illegal Coal Mine: NGT Issues Notice to Chief Secretary, Others
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took suo‑motu cognizance of a newspaper report after an explosion killed 18 miners in an illegal rat‑hole coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills. The tribunal ordered the state chief secretary, the Central Pollution Control Board, the Union Ministry’s Shillong office and the district deputy commissioner to file affidavits by May 19. The incident underscores persistent violations of the 2014 NGT ban on coal mining and transport, which the Supreme Court upheld. It also highlights alleged political patronage of illicit mining operations.
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Except Trump, Nobody Has Stated India's Refusal to Buy Russian Oil: FM Lavrov
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Russian Duma that only U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed India will cease buying Russian oil, and no Indian official has made such a statement. Lavrov highlighted India’s new BRICS chairmanship and its focus...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Govt Urges Refiners to Prioritise US, Venezuelan Crude Amid Evolving Trade Ties: Report
India has urged its state‑owned refiners to give priority to crude from the United States and Venezuela as part of a broader effort to diversify supplies and reduce reliance on Russian oil. The government’s suggestion applies to spot‑market tenders for...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Solar Ireland Names Seán Sherlock Policy Director
Solar Ireland has appointed former TD Seán Sherlock as its director of policy and regulation, bolstering the group’s senior policy capacity at a pivotal moment for Ireland’s energy transition. Sherlock brings more than two decades of senior government and EU...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 11, 2026
Anonymous Donor Helps Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity Homes Go Solar Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact.
Solar Power World’s first “Projects of Impact” highlights a 17.6 kW solar installation on five Habitat for Humanity homes in Philadelphia’s historic Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. The project, funded by an anonymous donor, was built by Exact Solar in partnership with Habitat homeowners...
By Solar Power World
News•Feb 11, 2026
VinFast Is Refocusing on Asia, Planning to Sell 300,000 Vehicles
VinFast is abandoning its U.S. and Canadian rollout and refocusing on Asia, aiming to sell 300,000 vehicles annually by 2026. The company posted over $3 billion in net losses, with U.S. sales never rising above a few hundred units per year....
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 11, 2026
Kremlin Says Russia Will Seek Clarification From US on Venezuela Oil Restrictions
The U.S. Treasury issued a general license for Venezuelan oil and gas exploration that explicitly excludes Russian and Chinese entities, tightening restrictions on Moscow’s energy interests. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia will seek clarification from Washington to protect its substantial...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Ore Energy Pilots 100-Hour Iron-Air BESS at EDF Lab in France
Ore Energy completed Europe’s first 100‑hour iron‑air long‑duration energy storage pilot at EDF Lab les Renardières, demonstrating multi‑day grid‑connected operation. The test, part of the EU‑backed StoRIES program, ran for several months under varied load profiles and seasonal conditions, moving...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 11, 2026
European Energy Wins 116MW UK Solar CFDs
European Energy secured Contracts for Difference for three solar farms in the UK, totaling 116 MWp, at a strike price of £65.23 /MWh. The projects—Church Farm, Manor Farm and Old Hall Farm—were awarded in Allocation Round 7a, which delivered 14.7 GW of clean power...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 11, 2026
AI, Defence and Energy Transition to Drive India’s Next Capex Wave: Chetan Ahya
Morgan Stanley’s Chetan Ahya says India is entering a new capex wave driven by a global industrial cycle revival, stronger non‑tech exports, and three structural trends: AI‑related infrastructure, higher defence spending, and the energy‑transition push. He notes that the Indian...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Directs Power Utilities to Ensure Uninterrupted Supply During Summer
Andhra Pradesh chief secretary K Vijayanand ordered power utilities to guarantee uninterrupted, 24 × 7 electricity during the upcoming summer. He emphasized rapid commissioning of the Polavaram Hydel Power Project, with the first seven 80‑MW units slated for July 2027, delivering 960 MW of clean...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Ørsted Takes Delivery of First Hornsea 3 Monopiles
Ørsted has received the first six monopiles for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind project at Teesside, marking the start of on‑site works for what will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The steel foundations, supplied by Haizea, weigh about 1,670 tonnes...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 11, 2026
TotalEnergies Cuts Buybacks as Low Oil, Gas Prices Weigh on Profits
TotalEnergies announced a 62% reduction in its Q1 share buyback, lowering the program to $750 million after a fourth‑quarter adjusted net income of $3.8 billion fell 13% year‑on‑year. The cut reflects weaker oil and gas prices that offset a 215% surge in...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
HERC for Modernisation, Efficiency in Power Distribution System
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) is pushing for modernisation and efficiency in the state’s power distribution network, urging companies to cut AT&C losses and boost consumer satisfaction. At a public hearing, Chairman Nand Lal Sharma highlighted the need for network...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Will Move Tribunal Against MERC Tariff Order: Expert
MSEDCL has petitioned the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to review its multi‑year tariff, prompting a public hearing that drew industry, consumer and expert criticism. Participants warned that the proposed tariff could lift electricity costs by 25‑30%, endangering MSME profitability...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Haugland and Watson Terminal Services Ink NY Pact
Haugland Group and Waterson Terminal Services have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop New York ports for offshore wind projects. The deal merges Haugland’s marine construction, infrastructure, and logistics expertise with WTS’s terminal operations and cargo handling capabilities. Announced at...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 11, 2026
An FTA No One Is Talking About Can Give India a Strategic Edge
The India‑Chile free trade negotiations are moving toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that explicitly includes critical minerals such as lithium, copper, and cobalt. Chile’s abundant reserves could supply India’s “Make in India” and clean‑energy ambitions, while recent moves by...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
BMW and Eon Cooperate on V2G: BMW and Eon Launch First Commercial Vehicle-to-Grid Offering in Germany
BMW Group and energy provider Eon have introduced Germany’s first commercial vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) offering for private customers. The package includes a bidirectional Wallbox Professional, a dedicated V2G electricity tariff, and a smart meter, initially targeting BMW’s Neue Klasse models such...
By Renewable Energy Industry
News•Feb 11, 2026
Korean Power Player Takes Stake in 390MW Sinan Ui
Korea Midland Power has committed €890 million to acquire a 96.1 million‑share stake in the 390 MW Sinan Ui offshore wind farm off South Jeolla Province. The project, part of a €1.9 billion development, targets commercial operation by February 2029 and will supply power to roughly...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 11, 2026
Polaris Deploys over 1 Million Smart Metres Under RDSS
Polaris Smart Metering announced the deployment of more than one million smart meters across India under the government’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The rollout enhances billing accuracy, reduces AT&C losses, and provides granular data for grid operators to manage...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
India’s Solar Boom Hits Module Glut, Upstream Gaps Persist: Report
India's solar module capacity has surged to about 144 GW and is projected to reach 180 GW by FY30. However, upstream segments lag, with cell capacity stuck near 23.4 GW, creating a supply‑demand mismatch as installations are expected at only 45‑50 GW annually. The...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
State-Run Parli Thermal Power Station Ordered to Stop Operation of 2 Units over Pollution
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has ordered the immediate shutdown of units 6 and 8 at Maharashtra’s Parli Thermal Power Station after repeated violations. The plant failed to install required online emission monitoring, operated with expired consent, and recorded particulate matter...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Pricing Starts at $45,990
Nissan unveiled the 2026 Rogue Plug‑in Hybrid with a starting MSRP of $45,990 for the SL trim and $49,990 for the Platinum, marking the automaker’s first U.S. plug‑in hybrid. The model delivers an estimated 38 miles of electric‑only driving, a...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 11, 2026
Sierra Club Appeals EPA Approval of South Carolina’s Do-Nothing Pollution Plan
The Sierra Club has filed an appeal against the EPA’s approval of South Carolina’s regional haze plan, which it says does nothing to curb air pollution affecting national parks and wilderness areas. The state’s plan exempts 19 industrial facilities, including...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 11, 2026
Tennessee Valley Authority Goes Back on Commitment to Retire Dirty Coal Plants
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced it will keep the Kingston and Cumberland coal plants operating, overturning its earlier pledge to retire the facilities. The reversal was documented in supplemental environmental impact statements posted without public notice or comment. TVA cites...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 11, 2026
Trump Admin To Make Climate Denialism US National Policy
The Trump administration announced it will finalize a rule revoking the EPA’s 2009 greenhouse‑gas endangerment finding under the Clean Air Act. The move would strip the agency of authority to regulate emissions from vehicles and, by extension, power plants. Environmental...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 11, 2026
BYD Challenges EV Range Assumptions With 1000 Km Denza Z9
BYD’s premium Denza Z9 now offers up to 1,068 km (CLTC) range thanks to a 122.5 kWh battery, while a smaller 102.3 kWh pack still reaches 906 km. The three‑motor GT+ version delivers 860 kW power without adding significant weight, and the single‑motor variants are...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 10, 2026
Nissan Silent & Measured Path Toward Autonomous Public Transportation in Japan
Nissan is shifting from autonomous vehicle prototypes to full‑scale public transport services in Japan. After a driverless test with a Serena in Minatomirai (2025), the automaker launched a multi‑month pilot operating five Serena‑based shuttles on fixed routes in Yokohama. Parallel...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 10, 2026
Parked German Hydrogen Garbage Trucks Show The Limits Of Pilot-Driven Infrastructure
In Bielefeld, seven publicly funded hydrogen garbage trucks sit idle because the nearby hydrogen station was financed under a program limited to passenger transport, making its use illegal for waste‑collection vehicles. The mismatch highlights a systemic flaw: hydrogen infrastructure is...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 10, 2026
Michigan Unions Launch Coalition to Create Clean Energy Jobs
Michigan labor leaders announced the Michigan Climate Jobs (MICJ) coalition, a union‑driven effort to build clean‑energy projects and apprenticeships across the state. Guided by the Climate Jobs Institute’s Blueprint, MICJ targets grid modernization, public‑infrastructure decarbonization, and the creation of union‑filled,...
By Solar Power World
News•Feb 10, 2026
Rolls-Royce Launches Hydrogen-Ready Modular Gas Engine Power Plants
Rolls‑Royce announced a new line of modular gas‑engine power plants that are hydrogen‑ready, offering capacities from 5 MW up to several hundred megawatts through 10, 20 and 30 MW modules. The turnkey solution can be connected to the grid within 12‑18 months...
By POWER Magazine
News•Feb 10, 2026
Uranium Market Gathers Momentum in 2026: Sprott
Uranium spot prices surged above $100 per pound in January 2026, the first breach of that level in two years, signaling renewed market vigor. Sprott Asset Management, a major buyer, added 4 million lb to its fund this year, bringing total holdings...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 10, 2026
Corio-Total Get Green Light for 1.5GW Outer Dowsing
The UK Energy Secretary has granted planning consent for the 1.5 GW Outer Dowsing offshore wind farm, a 100‑turbine project off east England. The development aims to generate enough renewable power for roughly 1.6 million homes and is slated to begin construction...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 10, 2026
Nordseecluster Substations Completed in France
Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint‑Nazaire has finished two massive offshore substations for the Nordseecluster Phase A project off Germany. The topsides, weighing between 1,800 and 2,500 tonnes, will be shipped by the end of February on an eight‑day barge journey to...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 10, 2026
200 Electric Trucks Can Be Charged At One Depot In A Day?
WattEV’s San Bernardino charging depot can now service up to 200 electric trucks per day, delivering roughly 700 MWh of electricity each month. The facility’s utilization has prompted plans to more than double its capacity, signaling rapid adoption of heavy‑duty EVs. WattEV...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 10, 2026
Tesla Buyer Loyalty Drops a Ton, But Still 3rd in USA
Tesla’s brand loyalty has fallen dramatically, dropping to a 55.9% overall rate in 2025 and 78% among owners replacing an EV, down from 98% in 2020. The decline pushes the automaker to third place among U.S. manufacturers, behind two competitors...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 10, 2026
Oregon Awards $12 Million to 24 Projects in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Energy has allocated nearly $12 million to 24 community renewable energy projects, spanning solar, battery storage, micro‑hydro, and floating‑solar installations. The fourth‑round grant received 76 applications requesting over $46 million, underscoring strong statewide demand. Awards target tribes, public...
By Solar Power World
News•Feb 10, 2026
ENOVA Sets 3GW Target Under New Strategy
ENOVA unveiled its HYPER 2030 strategy, aiming to grow its on‑shore wind portfolio to 3 GW and boost assets under management to €5 bn by 2030. The plan builds on the earlier Project One framework, which delivered a 1 GW portfolio and €1 bn AUM. Growth...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 10, 2026
Forvis Mazars Hires McCabe as Energy Director
Forvis Mazars has appointed Séamus McCabe as its energy and infrastructure advisory director. McCabe will lead the firm’s expansion of energy and infrastructure services across Scotland and Northern England, targeting M&A, financing and ESG advisory. He brings more than two decades...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 10, 2026
RWE, Masdar, Zenobe, Enlight and Others Forge Partnerships, Tolling Offers to Further Germany Market Expansion
A wave of partnership announcements is accelerating Germany's grid‑scale battery‑energy‑storage‑system (BESS) market. Israel‑based Enlight is buying a majority stake in the 150 MW solar‑plus‑2 GWh Project Jupiter, while RWE and UAE’s Masdar plan a joint venture to develop up to 1 GW of storage...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 10, 2026
BayWa R.e. Wins UK CfDs for Wind and Solar
BayWa r.e. has won UK Contracts for Difference for two new projects—a 47.5 MW solar farm in Hampshire and a 50 MW wind farm in Argyll & Bute. The awards provide fixed, long‑term revenue streams, enabling construction to start later in 2026. The deals...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 10, 2026
A123, Hithium Tout Semi-Solid Cells, Immersion Cooling and LSFT BESS Safety Advances
Wanxiang A123 Systems introduced its Star Series semi‑solid‑state cells integrated into the Star River BESS, featuring system‑level immersion cooling that keeps temperature variance within 2 °C. The solution promises up to 10,000 cycles at room temperature and a 15% reduction in...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 10, 2026
Battery-Electric Vehicles on The Rise: VW Reaches Milestone of Five Million Electric Drivetrains
Volkswagen Group announced it has produced five million battery‑electric vehicle drivetrains, cementing its dominance in the German BEV market with a 42% share in 2025. The milestone includes the APP550 unit, which reached one million units at the Kassel plant...
By Renewable Energy Industry
News•Feb 10, 2026
Focus on Flexibility Markets and Battery Storage: Emsys VPP and Pure Energy Launch Joint Ancillary Services Marketing
Emsys VPP and Pure Energy are deepening a partnership that began in 2016 to jointly enter the ancillary services market. The collaboration will deploy Emsys VPP’s virtual power plant platform, allowing Pure Energy to market ancillary services in Germany for...
By Renewable Energy Industry
News•Feb 10, 2026
Onshore Wind Lands 1.3GW Haul
The UK’s Allocation Round 7a awarded 1.3 GW of onshore wind capacity contracts, with 27 projects securing 20‑year CfDs at a clearing price of £72.24/MWh. The bid ceiling was £92/MWh, indicating strong cost competitiveness. Scotland captured over 1 GW of the awards, while...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 10, 2026
CATL, Cornex, SolaX and Other Chinese Energy Storage Players in Multi-GWh International Agreements
Chinese energy‑storage giants are signing multi‑GWh deals worldwide, signalling a rapid international expansion in 2026. Cornex will deliver 5.5 GWh to Saudi Arabia, while CATL, together with Schroders Greencoat and Lochpine Capital, targets up to 10 GWh of European battery‑storage projects. Tianneng...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 10, 2026
Lucid VP for Engineering Says: Technology Is Finite, Human Creativity Infinite
Lucid Motors is deepening its alliance with Rockwell Automation to embed FactoryTalk MES across its Saudi Arabian greenfield plant, aiming for full‑scale EV production by late 2026. Vice President Gaetano Cantalupo emphasized that while digital systems ensure consistency and speed,...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 10, 2026
Canada Blows A Big, Fat Offshore Wind Raspberry At Trump
President Donald Trump issued stop‑work orders on five Atlantic offshore wind projects, but federal judges ruled that while he can halt new lease issuances, he cannot suspend work on already‑approved sites. Consequently, Vineyard Wind, Revolution Wind, Sunrise Wind, Empire Wind...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 10, 2026
Revera Energy Secures US$150 Million to Support 3.4GWh of Battery Storage Across Australia and the UK
Revera Energy has closed a $150 million credit facility to fund the development of 3.4 GWh of battery‑storage projects in Australia and the United Kingdom. The financing will enable construction of the 150 MW/300 MWh Bungama Stage 1 battery in South Australia, slated for commercial...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 10, 2026
Australia: Victoria Government Accelerates 700MW of Battery Storage via Development Facilitation Program
Victoria’s government has fast‑tracked two large‑scale battery energy storage projects, totaling 700 MW and 2,740 MWh, through its Development Facilitation Program. Atmos Renewables will build a 300 MW/1,140 MWh system in Heywood, while Akaysha Energy will develop a 400 MW/1,600 MWh BESS in Glenrowan, together creating...
By Energy Storage News