A city in eastern China's Jiangsu province has signed an agreement with Alibaba Cloud and Wangsu Science and Technology to build a data center that will directly connect to renewable energy plants, aiming to boost token output efficiency by 62.5%.
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts faces renewed scrutiny over claims like a global elite controlling green energy and Covid-19 vaccines being bioweapons, as his party's poll surge falters and leader Pauline Hanson faces pressure over UK meetings.
China aims to peak emissions within five years, targeting a 17% reduction in CO2 emissions per GDP unit by 2030 and increasing non-fossil energy share to 25%. The plan emphasizes clean coal substitution, nuclear power, and green energy sources to meet soaring electricity demand from its AI sector and ensure energy security.
India, Australia, and Canada have signed the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership MOU to boost collaboration in critical and emerging technologies. The agreement focuses on green energy, resilient supply chains, and critical minerals, supporting net-zero goals and AI adoption. Additionally, India and Australia finalized arrangements for Australian uranium exports to India for peaceful nuclear purposes.
Uzbekistan plans to boost electricity generation to over 120 billion kWh in five years, with 54% from renewables by 2030. The country seeks $6B in green energy investment and $4B for transmission networks, also starting its first nuclear power project.
James Evans, a Reform UK MS, has been appointed chair of the Welsh climate change, environment, sustainability and rural affairs committee, raising concerns among green groups due to Reform UK's anti-net zero stance. Evans pledges impartiality, while others await to see how he leads scrutiny.
India must add ~2,000 GW of new power generation capacity over 20 years to meet demand and reduce imported fuel reliance, says Adani Green Energy's Sagar Adani, stressing electrification with mixed energy sources for security, affordability, and sustainability.
Reliance Industries is undergoing a major transformation, termed 'Reliance 3.0', shifting focus from traditional oil and consumer businesses to AI, data centers, and sustainable energy. This strategic pivot mirrors past successes like Jio and aims to establish new growth engines for the company.
Reliance Industries announced major plans at its AGM 2026, including the approval of Jio Platforms' IPO, development of India's sovereign AI backbone in Jamnagar, and a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation. The company also detailed expansion in manufacturing, retail, and a significant push in green energy, aiming to create over 200,000 jobs.
Adani Green Energy is seeking up to $1 billion in an offshore loan, its first international borrowing after resolving US legal issues. The funds will support capital expenditure and potentially boost India's offshore loan market.
Spain, a joint favorite for the World Cup, aims to win the tournament, which would be particularly sweet for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has frequently clashed with Donald Trump over issues like NATO spending, the Iran war, and Israel's actions in Gaza. Trump has disparaged Spain, calling it 'a loser.'
Adani Green Energy is constructing a 14 GWh battery storage system in Khavda, Gujarat, to combat clean energy wastage. The company aims to expand storage to 50 GWh within five years, addressing India's significant loss of renewable power due to insufficient storage infrastructure.
China has voiced strong disapproval of the US decision to blacklist several major Chinese technology and automotive companies, citing unfair treatment on the global stage. Beijing has warned of resolute retaliation if these measures are not withdrawn.
Three executives from TCC Green Energy, including a project manager, special assistant, and deputy manager, have been arrested and detained for allegedly accepting over NT$20 million and over US$1 million in bribes related to aquaculture-solar power projects. One executive is also accused of extorting over NT$1 million from a contractor. The Tainan District Prosecutors Office secured their detention pending investigation.
Japan's Chubu Electric Power is set to acquire a minority stake in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy for approximately $150 million, valuing the company at $1.1-1.2 billion. This investment underscores Chubu's expanding strategy in India's clean energy market.
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.
A fraud group exploited public interest in AI and green energy, creating realistic fake investment websites. They lured 44 victims with small initial profits before disappearing with over NT$30 million. A 53-year-old IT engineer was arrested for building the sites, with 15 suspects apprehended.
A blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi killed 82 people, highlighting ongoing safety issues in China's coal industry despite reforms. Investigations reveal serious illegal violations by operator Tongzhou Group, including unregistered workers and secret tunnels, complicating rescue efforts.
BPCL Director Raj Kumar Dubey warned of unavoidable petrol and diesel price hikes due to ongoing global energy disruptions and rising crude oil prices. India is diversifying oil sources, including Russian crude, to avoid shortages and accelerate its transition to green energy.
A German court has suspended plans for a "green energy park" north of the JadeWeserPort, citing insufficient environmental protection measures for a protected bird area. The city can amend the plan.
US prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss criminal fraud and conspiracy charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who was accused of bribing officials for a major solar project. Adani's legal team consented to the dismissal, which still requires judicial approval.
Beijing is moving to make green electricity usage a key metric in the operation of new data centre projects, as part of a major push to align the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence with national carbon goals, according to an action plan released Friday. The policy document, jointly released by four bodies – the National Energy Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Data Administration – encouraged operators...
India’s military is exploring alternative energy sources amid surging oil and gas prices caused by supply disruption from the Iran war, a trend that analysts say is set to accelerate among other Asian countries heavily dependent on energy imports. According to local media reports, the Indian army plans to get biogas stoves to replace natural gas-fired appliances for cooking. It is also exploring the use of green fuels for army vehicles and administrative work, as well as solar and wind power for...
