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#renewable-energy
fromEarth911
6 days ago
Environment

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

Environment
fromArs Technica
2 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
3 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.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

The German village running on its own juice

Feldheim, a German village with locally-owned renewable energy infrastructure, provides residents with electricity costs less than half the national average, even during Europe's energy crisis.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
#data-centers
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

As data centers drive up electricity costs, the fight over who's footing the bill continues

Tech companies face bipartisan pressure to pay for AI data centers' high electricity costs amid rising energy prices and growing political backlash.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUM Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

Data centers' backup generators can supply large emergency power during storms but diesel increases air pollution; cleaner on-site generation and regulation can improve resilience.
Tech industry
fromAxios
2 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A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.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
4 weeks 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.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue | TechCrunch

It's the largest deal of this kind to date for CFS, according to COO Rick Needham. The collaboration with Realta Fusion emphasizes the importance of high-temperature superconducting magnets in advancing fusion technology.
OMG science
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
Cars
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 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.
SF politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Hyperscalers often lack the "aptitude" on power as the political push picks up to expedite grid connections and pipelines | Fortune

Federal efforts to expedite power grid interconnections face challenges due to hyperscalers' communication issues and lack of understanding of processes.
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.
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.
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.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

E.On claims war in Middle East has created huge increase in solar panel sales

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
2 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
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How my portable wind turbine compares to solar panels - 2 years of testing later

The Shine Turbine is a compact and durable wind generator, ideal for solo adventurers needing reliable power for small devices.
#electric-vehicles
Snowboarding
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Electric cars? This company makes fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft

Taiga Motors is leading the electric recreational vehicle market with innovative, fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft.
Snowboarding
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Electric cars? This company makes fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft

Taiga Motors is leading the electric recreational vehicle market with innovative, fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft.
European startups
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
#off-grid-living
Alternative transportation
fromZDNET
6 days ago

This single power station is keeping my off-grid cabin running - here's why I picked it

Embracing off-grid living involves sustainable energy solutions like solar power, prioritizing independence and connection to nature.
Alternative transportation
fromZDNET
6 days ago

This single power station is keeping my off-grid cabin running - here's why I picked it

Embracing off-grid living involves sustainable energy solutions like solar power, prioritizing independence and connection to nature.
#clean-energy
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Europe's staggering' clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

Europe must accelerate electrification to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and manage rising energy costs amid the global oil crisis.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

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

New homes in England will require solar panels and heat pumps by 2028, promoting clean energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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.
fromFortune
2 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
#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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
fromEarth911
2 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
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

China's power 'supergrid' gives Xi buffer against energy shocks | Fortune

China accelerates power grid expansion through record bond issuances, driven by Middle East tensions and renewable energy integration strategy to reduce import dependence.
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.
fromTechCrunch
3 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
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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Demand for hydropower surges as Trump clamps down on clean energy

Submersible hydroelectric technology in the Great Lakes could significantly contribute to clean energy amid rising electricity demand.
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.
#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.
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.
#solar-power
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla Energy gains UK license to sell electricity to homes and businesses

The license was granted to Tesla Energy Ventures Ltd. by UK energy regulator Ofgem after a seven-month review process. According to Ofgem, the license took effect at 6 p.m. local time on Wednesday and applies to Great Britain. The approval allows Tesla's energy business to sell electricity directly to customers in the region.
Alternative transportation
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week 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
fromTheregister
1 month ago

50 GW of datacenter demand queues up for UK grid access

About 140 datacenters are in the queue to be connected to Britain's power grid, and their combined energy requirements are estimated to be more than the current peak electricity use for the entire country. It identified about 140 facilities, the majority of which are likely to receive a Gate 2 offer, which is a 'ready-to-connect' agreement, and these add up to a total of 50 GW of demand for electricity.
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.
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.
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
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.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
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
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
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.
#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

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.
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.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Active Envelopes: Integrating Solar Energy into Architectural Design

Integrate photovoltaics into facades from project outset to unify materiality, energy performance, and architectural expression.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

This RV will charge your electric truck after towing

Electric trucks seem to have hit a pothole recently, ignored by truck owners who say they're worried about losing too much ranging from towing. But what if the thing your towing could also pump electrons back into your truck's battery when all's said and done? That what California-company Evotrex is proposing with its new RV, the Evotrex-PG5. The secret to the Evotrex-PG5 is its
Cars
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.
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
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

PowerGen's Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference

October 2025 alone recorded more than $350 billion of tangible data center projects under development. This, Mullins said, is no longer driven by the compute demands of training large language models (LLMs). We have moved into the inferencing stage. It is inference by applications that now consumes massive amounts of compute resources. In addition to generative AI applications like Gemini and ChatGPT, AI is being used in autonomous vehicles, robotics, liquefied natural gas, and more.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Bluetti now charges power stations at up to 1200W in your car

Bluetti's latest car charger can quickly charge power stations at a very fast 1200W - about 10 times faster than plugging it into the 12V cigarette lighter outlet. The Charger 2, as it's called, can also reverse the flow of electrons to jump-start your vehicle or maintain its starter battery when used with a Bluetti power station like the Apex300.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This Silent Wind Turbine Solves Sailing's Power Problem - Yanko Design

There's something romantic about sailboats that still speaks to us in this hyper-connected age. The idea that you can harness nothing but wind and water to glide across the ocean feels almost magical. But here's the reality check: even the most old-school sailor needs power these days. Your GPS has to stay on, your radar needs juice, those navigation lights aren't optional, and let's be honest, nobody wants to lose their phone charge mid-voyage.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This portable power station kept my essentials running during a snowstorm outage

The EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus is a portable 2,048Wh LiFePO4 power station delivering 3,800W continuous (6,000W surge) with long lifespan and reduced weight.
#home-batteries
Environment
fromsyracuse
1 month ago

Virtual power plants could save New Yorkers billions: What's holding them back?

Virtual power plants of networked home batteries can stabilize New York's grid, reduce fossil fuel use, and save billions while lowering household energy costs.
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.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

AI Data Centers Pushing Electric Grid Into Meltdown

AI data centers on the U.S. East Coast are driving electricity demand, risking rolling blackouts for 67 million people as grid capacity lags.
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
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.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

High electricity prices are getting in the way of heat pump installations

Current energy prices, including the rising cost of electricity, mean that homeowners may experience higher heating bills by replacing their current heating systems with heat pumps-at least in some regions of the country. Heat pumps, which use electricity to move heat from the outside in, are used in only 14% of U.S. households. They are common primarily in warm southern states such as Florida where winter heating needs are relatively low.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How clean energy could save us trillions DW 01/07/2026

In the rolling hills of southeast Queensland, Australia, farmer and businessman Brent Finlay stands beneath turbines so tall they rival skyscrapers. "There's a lift inside that takes about 12 minutes to go from the bottom to the top," he said, pointing skyward. Forty-five of the giant turbines that now dot his property are part of the massive MacIntyre Wind Farm which will soon generate enough electricity to power 700,000 homes.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Is a Geothermal Energy System Right for Your Home?

Geothermal heat pumps provide reliable, low‑carbon heating and cooling, cut energy use 25–50%, reduce costs up to 60%, and can significantly lower electricity demand.
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