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Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Turkey to race ahead of EU on battery storage amid fossil fuel crisis

Turkey has approved more battery capacity for its electricity grid than any EU member state, signaling a shift in clean energy investment dynamics.
#solar-energy
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
#heat-pumps
Remodel
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Remodel
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

The headline catalyst is a Front-End Engineering Design contract awarded to Plug Power to supply a 275 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer system for Hy2gen Canada's 'Courant' project in Baie-Comeau, Quebec. This project will utilize low-carbon electricity from Hydro-Quebec to produce green hydrogen, which will then be converted into low-carbon ammonia and decarbonized ammonium nitrate for use in the mining and agriculture industries.
Business
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Where you live in Mass. can shape your electric bill - is yours getting out of control?

Electricity costs in Massachusetts vary significantly based on utility provider, with municipal utilities often charging half the rates of investor-owned companies.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.
#electric-vehicles
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago
Cars

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Environment

This tech could keep EVs from stressing the grid-and save everyone money

Active managed EV charging can save up to $400 per vehicle annually while reducing evening grid peak and delaying costly utility upgrades.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
#data-centers
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

How tech giants with data centers to power AI can reduce consumers' electricity bills

Tech companies plan to build private power plants for data centers, but this won't significantly lower electricity prices since grid maintenance and natural disasters, not data centers, drive most rate increases.
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago
Environment

Connecting data centers to the power grid poses a major obstacle for Google

Google faces waits exceeding ten years to connect new data centers to the U.S. power grid because transmission constraints limit grid interconnection.
Tech industry
fromAxios
4 days ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How tech giants with data centers to power AI can reduce consumers' electricity bills

Tech companies plan to build private power plants for data centers, but this won't significantly lower electricity prices since grid maintenance and natural disasters, not data centers, drive most rate increases.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

New real estate investment under attack: battery storage

Battery storage projects face regulatory challenges and community skepticism despite extensive oversight and safety measures in New York City.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open | TechCrunch

Tech companies are seeking new energy sources due to AI's power demands, with fusion and fission startups gaining traction amid natural gas supply chain vulnerabilities.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
5 days ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Panasonic's already sold future datacenter battery output

Panasonic plans to triple lithium-ion battery production to meet rising demand driven by AI, aiming for significant market share and sales growth by 2029.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
#portable-power-stations
Roam Research
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

We tested 10 portable power stations in our lab - these two models were the most efficient

Portable power stations ranging from 15 to 100 pounds provide significant power for off-grid use, outages, and camping, with efficiency determined by round-trip energy conversion rates.
Alternative transportation
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Oupes Mega 1 review: I finally found a portable power station I can store in my truck

The Oupes Mega 1 is the most efficient portable power station in the 600-1,100Wh category, offering 1,024Wh capacity, 2,000W output, and weighs under 30 pounds for reliable portability.
Roam Research
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

We tested 10 portable power stations in our lab - these two models were the most efficient

Portable power stations ranging from 15 to 100 pounds provide significant power for off-grid use, outages, and camping, with efficiency determined by round-trip energy conversion rates.
Alternative transportation
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Oupes Mega 1 review: I finally found a portable power station I can store in my truck

The Oupes Mega 1 is the most efficient portable power station in the 600-1,100Wh category, offering 1,024Wh capacity, 2,000W output, and weighs under 30 pounds for reliable portability.
European startups
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Fast, modular, and solar-powered: a better way to build data centers

A modular data center powered by solar panels and repurposed EV batteries operates 99.2% of the time, showcasing a sustainable alternative to traditional data centers.
fromFortune
5 days ago

Countries are turning to 'structurally more resilient' energy sources as oil and gas crisis deepens, UN renewables chief says | Fortune

"A more decentralized energy system, with a growing share of renewables and more market players, is structurally more resilient. Countries that invested in the energy transition are weathering this crisis with less economic damage, as they boost energy security, resilience and competitiveness."
Environment
#building-integrated-photovoltaics
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Should You Go Solar In 2026?

The most consequential shift for anyone considering rooftop solar in 2026 is the expiration of Section 25D, the Residential Clean Energy Credit. That 30% credit, which was worth up to $9,000 on a $30,000 system, is no longer available for home solar installations. The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed July 4, 2025, accelerated the phase-out that the Inflation Reduction Act had originally extended through 2034.
SF real estate
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Google and Tesla know electricity is expensive. They're teaming up to bring you an alternative. | Fortune

Google and Tesla partner with energy companies to form Utilize coalition, addressing grid underutilization by deploying battery storage and distributed energy resources to lower electricity costs.
fromThe Autopian
3 weeks ago

This $30 Tool Has Kept My Car Batteries Alive No Matter How Long I've Let Them Sit Outside - The Autopian

One of the weird quirks of working from home and owning a lot of cars is that I might go a month or a few between driving a specific vehicle. This is especially true in the winter, when I just won't drive my favorite cars at all to keep them out of the road salt. Many of my vehicles don't have the privilege of sipping from a battery tender. Yet, when I'm ready, the cars fire up when it's time to drive.
Cars
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: The best AI investment might be in energy tech | TechCrunch

Venture capitalists are increasingly investing in AI startups, but energy solutions for data centers may present a more strategic opportunity.
#virtual-power-plants
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries | TechCrunch

Grid Beyond uses hardware and software to create virtual power plants that manage renewable energy and industrial loads to address peak electricity demand for data centers and AI operations.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries | TechCrunch

Grid Beyond uses hardware and software to create virtual power plants that manage renewable energy and industrial loads to address peak electricity demand for data centers and AI operations.
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs

800 V EV platforms will gradually become mainstream as costs decline from $1,180 to $420 by 2028, with 15-20% global adoption and 35% penetration in China projected by 2030.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Solar is winning the energy race

Solar power is rapidly scaling, becoming the world's cheapest energy source and surpassing coal, gas, and nuclear in capacity and usage.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Your datacenter's power architecture called. It's not happy

Accelerated computing demands exceed legacy datacenter power architectures, forcing migration from 48V to high-voltage DC systems to handle extreme power densities and current requirements.
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density

High-temperature superconductors can reduce electricity transmission losses and improve grid efficiency to support growing AI data center power demands.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

The Iran war has once again shown our drive for clean power is essential for our energy security so we can escape the grip of fossil fuel markets we don't control.
Environment
#energy-efficiency
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

Google is building a bevy of renewable energy in Minnesota-including the world's largest battery system providing power for a whopping 100 hours | Fortune

Google's new Minnesota data center will use Form Energy's iron-air batteries providing 100 hours of storage, enabling renewable energy to replace fossil fuel baseload power reliability.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia

We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio. Tesla sets a high bar, and we've worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it's a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.
E-Commerce
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
#ai-data-centers
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

AI data centers could reduce power draw on demand, study says

AI data centers can dynamically reduce energy consumption by up to 40% without disrupting critical workloads, enabling grid stability and reducing infrastructure strain.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The real economic impact of clean energy

At a meeting at the Paris headquarters of the intergovernmental body dedicated to global energy security, Wright referred to the "destructive illusion" of the IEA's commitment to massively reducing greenhouse gas emissions sourced from fossil fuels. The US, one of 45 member and associate countries of the IEA that represent 75% of the world's energy demand, is threatening to withdraw from the body if it does not quit its energy transition goals in the next year.
Miscellaneous
Toronto startup
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Largest energy storage facility statewide gets approved for construction in Everett

Jupiter Power secured state approval to build Massachusetts's largest battery energy storage system on a former ExxonMobil tank farm site in Everett, using lithium-ion technology to store excess grid energy.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Google's new Minnesota data center comes with the world's largest battery-and won't raise electric bills

Google funds 1,900 megawatts of clean energy for its Minnesota data center, including wind, solar, and a massive iron-air battery, ensuring existing customers avoid higher bills while advancing grid technology.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage - here's how

While the abrupt end to your home chef experience is inconvenient, the bigger issue is that your gas furnace still needs electricity to run, and it's supposed to drop into the 20s overnight. Now imagine that while everyone else is rifling through their junk drawer for flashlights and batteries,
Gadgets
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

First of its kind high-density' hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon

The pioneering technology means one of the oldest forms of energy storage, hydropower, can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes rather than the steep dam walls and mountains that are usually required. The design means the principles of hydropower could be used as a form of long duration energy storage in many more locations across the UK, and the world, than traditional hydropower dams. The projects could be quicker and cheaper to build too.
Science
#energy-storage
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

Renovation
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Could community solar panels save homeowners up to 100 a year?

Community-scale solar projects reduce energy bills for British households and public facilities by pooling demand and enabling shared savings, despite cost and policy challenges.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Self-Sufficient Facades: Where Solar Protection Meets Renewable Energy

Spaces of light and darkness are conceived to enhance circulation and spatial directionality, as well as to highlight the colors, textures, and forms of specific architectural elements. That said, the impact of natural light on building facades reveals the need to develop strategies that support energy savings, improve the thermal and visual comfort of interior spaces, and promote the reduction of carbon emissions.
Design
fromKotaku
2 months ago

This Jackery Portable Power Station Just Fell Even Further Overnight to a New All-Time Low - Kotaku

The Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station provides a convenient means to keep mobile devices and campsite accessories powered when they're not near an electrical outlet. It is a rectangular-shaped unit with a built-in handle and weighs approximately 7.1 pounds, making it easy to transport to other areas within the home or pack into the car. The chassis contains a rechargeable 293Wh Lithium-Ion battery that provides adequate power for a variety of small devices during short-duration power outages or camping adventures.
Gadgets
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This battery company from MIT helps factories ditch fossil fuels for cheap renewable power

A Joule Hive thermal battery enables factories to store cheap electricity as high-temperature heat (up to 1,800°C), cutting heating costs and replacing natural gas.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla launches Cybertruck vehicle-to-grid program in Texas

Cybertruck owners in select Texas markets can send energy back to the grid via Powershare Grid Support and receive utility bill credits.
#whole-home-backup
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's new whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - here's why

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's new whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - here's why

Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Ford is building more efficient EV batteries with help from a tiny charging startup it bought 2 years ago

Ford is reengineering vehicles and manufacturing to use smaller, more efficient batteries enabling a $30,000 mid‑size electric truck launching in 2027.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Vema predicts cheap hydrogen could change where data centers are built | TechCrunch

Vema Hydrogen produces geologic hydrogen by reacting water with iron-rich underground rock, offering potential sub-$1/kg clean hydrogen for industrial users and data centers.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Want to lower your electric bill? 3 tools I use to find the biggest power hogs in my house

Portable plug-in power meters like the ATX 9801 measure power, current, power factor, voltage, frequency, and annual kWh; rugged, accurate, inexpensive, but lack app connectivity.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Anker's Solix E10 battery backup can power your entire house in a blackout

Anker Solix E10 provides stackable, high-power whole-home backup capable of running heavy-duty AC and appliances, supports DIY plug-and-play installation and optional generator.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tested 3 simple energy-monitoring tools to find my home's biggest power drains

The ATX 9801 power meter is a robust, reliable, affordable tool for measuring mains-powered device consumption but lacks logging connectivity.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

The MustHave Portable Power Station Setup Every Household Should Own For Storms And Blackouts - Yanko Design

Mid-size indoor-safe power stations can keep phones, medical devices, and essential lights running through multi-day winter outages when small units lack capacity.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home batteries paired with solar reduce electricity bills, provide outage backup, and gain value where time-of-use pricing or reduced solar export credits exist.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

These unassuming devices promised to lower my electricity bills - only this one was legit

They do nothing to save you power Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal electrical waste." Sounds great, right? Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is Well, despite the bold claims and the sticker on the front of the unit, they are too good to be true.
Gadgets
Environment
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

The Mobility House launches Cascade EV Aggregator to enable utility-level EV charging management - Sustainable Bus

Cascade EV Aggregator aggregates EV chargers and vehicles into coordinated V1G and V2G resources, enabling utilities to access grid services across the US and Canada.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These super-insulating windows are as energy-efficient as walls-and could help save the power grid

Vacuum-insulated windows deliver R18 performance, cut building energy use up to 45%, reduce grid electricity demand, and pay back within three to seven years.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

It's a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers

The US is now leading a global surge in new gas power plants being built in large part to satisfy growing energy demand for data centers. And more gas means more planet-heating pollution. Gas-fired power generation in development globally rose by 31 percent in 2025. Almost a quarter of that added capacity is slated for the US, which has surpassed China with the biggest increase of any country.
Environment
Environment
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

HomeBoost's app will show you where to save on your utility bills | TechCrunch

HomeBoost mails DIY home energy assessment kits and uses an app to identify inefficiencies, recommend cost-effective upgrades, and surface location-based rebates to lower utility bills.
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