Datacenters are driving unprecedented growth in US clean energy, boosting wind and solar, but also leading utilities to build fossil-fuel plants and delay renewable transitions. Tech companies are investing heavily in self-generation due to grid connection delays.
Reliance Industries detailed its clean energy ambitions at AGM 2026, announcing over 200,000 green jobs and significant contributions to earnings from FY27. The company plans massive renewable hubs and giga-factories for solar modules and batteries.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted the "fossil fuel cost crisis" at Bonn climate talks, urging a faster transition from fossil fuels due to economic instability. While a "coalition of the willing" pushes for a phaseout, some nations, particularly oil producers, remain resistant, complicating UN negotiations.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant's 5th unit, a joint India-Russia project, has installed its reactor pressure vessel, a crucial step towards operationality by year-end, contributing to India's clean energy goals and a total site capacity of 6,000 MW.
Australia's climate change minister, Chris Bowen, declared the country can transition from fossil fuel exports to clean energy products, leveraging its renewable potential to become a "renewable energy superpower." Speaking at climate talks in Bonn, Germany, Bowen acknowledged the shrinking global market for fossil fuels and highlighted Australia's advantages in solar, wind, and battery technology, suggesting exports of green hydrogen, electricity, and even "green AI" could decarbonize other nations. The minister will co-host the upcoming UN climate summit, Cop31, in Turkey.
The UK's National Energy System Operator (Neso) has offered grid connections to over 700 clean energy projects, clearing a two-year backlog and enabling nearly 60% of schemes needed for 2030 targets. Reforms prioritize "shovel-ready" projects, boosting investor certainty and aiming to lower energy bills.
A CREA report states China's inflexible grid management, reliant on coal, is wasting wind and solar energy. This hinders clean energy expansion and increases reliance on fossil fuels, despite efforts towards energy security.
A CREA report states China's grid management, favoring coal, is wasting wind and solar energy. This inflexibility hinders clean energy expansion, leaving China more exposed to energy security issues like the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Liddell coal-fired power station's 170m chimneys demolished, marking the end of a 52-year operation in NSW, to be replaced by a 500MW battery storage site for renewable energy.
Serbia's 300 MW Viro wind power project has commenced construction in Pančevo, featuring 48 Chinese-made turbines. This initiative aims to enhance clean energy use, support Serbia's green energy transition, and foster sustainable regional economic growth.
Tibet's economy is experiencing a significant boom, with GDP growth of 6.1% in Q1, surpassing the national average. Key drivers include a surge in clean energy production and infrastructure investment, leading to 8 economic indicators ranking first nationally. This growth is improving livelihoods and positioning Tibet as a strategic hub.
BNEF'in raporuna göre, küresel batarya depolama kapasitesi 2050'ye kadar 17 kat artacak. Güneş enerjisi 2032'de lider kaynak olacakken, yapay zeka veri merkezleri talebi artıracak ve petrol talebi 2029'da zirve yapacak.
Top oil and gas companies are making billions in 'unearned war profits' due to the Iran conflict and soaring oil prices. Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, and Aramco reported massive profit surges, while consumers face higher energy bills. This crisis may accelerate the shift to green energy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Xudapu nuclear power plant, built under a Russian design, will supply China with affordable and clean energy. He also highlighted cooperation in renewable energy and critical metals for green technologies.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to fast-track clean energy and infrastructure projects by curbing judicial reviews. The proposals aim to designate key projects as 'critical national importance' and introduce fixed legal challenge windows to speed up delivery and bolster energy security.
Green infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia face uncertainty due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted aluminium supplies following Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern smelters. Aluminium prices have surged, with significant production losses expected.
US states are exploring repurposing old oil and gas wells to generate clean energy, while automakers like Ford and GM are shifting focus from EVs to battery storage, driven by AI advancements. Meanwhile, cybercriminals are being caught due to careless tech use.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has dropped a proposed ruling that would have made it harder for tech companies to use clean energy investments to offset fossil fuel pollution from data centers, following lobbying by industry groups.
The Iran war is driving countries toward Chinese EVs, solar and batteries — strengthening China's hand as Trump seeks trade wins in Beijing.
A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews
As communities push for publicly owned electricity, private utilities may be deploying dark money and local front groups to stop themThe utility industry is quietly dispatching a network of front groups to thwart the growing push for public power across the US – a push that comes amid mounting frustration over sky-high utility bills, electric outages, a slow transition to clean energy and private utilities’ soaring profits.Communities from Ann Arbor, Michigan to San Diego, California and St Petersburg, Florida are exploring municipalizing their grids to join the country’s approximately 2,000 public power companies. Continue reading...
Babcock Ranch, a Florida town, is redefining modern living by integrating clean energy into its core design. Planned from scratch with extensive solar power and a focus on sustainability, the community generates more electricity than it consumes. This innovative approach, proven resilient during Hurricane Ian, offers a working model for future urban development.
Operation Epic Fury has failed to achieve Trump’s war aims but is accelerating a global shift away from fossil fuels. The US-Iran standoff over Hormuz has triggered emergency measures in nearly 40 countries, from Laos shortening school weeks to Nepal limiting cooking gas. However, the crisis is hastening clean energy adoption: EV demand in Europe surged 51% year-over-year, while countries like South Korea, Vietnam, and India are accelerating renewable energy plans. The article draws parallels to post-1970s oil shocks that drove fuel efficiency standards, suggesting current dynamics may force governments to build solar, wind, and nuclear capacity as a long-term energy security strategy.
US clean energy installations are forecast to hit another record this year – and account for the vast majority of new power additions – despite facing policy opposition from the Trump administration, according to a trade industry report. The nation’s power sector is expected to add about 60 gigawatts of solar, battery storage and wind capacity in 2026, the American Clean Power (ACP) Association said in its annual market assessment published on Tuesday. That is up 20 per cent from over 50...
