News•Apr 9, 2026
Clean Power Is Up and Will Get a War Boost: Three Things to Know
Clean power adoption is accelerating, driven by soaring fossil fuel prices amid the Iran war. Solar‑plus‑storage projects in Saudi Arabia can supply power at $45 /MWh for 65% of the year and meet almost all demand at $70 /MWh, supporting the kingdom’s data‑center ambitions. In 2025, hyperscale tech firms purchased about half of the 56 GW of clean‑power PPAs, with the United States accounting for 76% of those deals. Australia’s utility‑scale battery capacity surged to 3.1 GW in 2025, delivering 4.4% of evening demand and curbing gas‑plant run hours.
