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Environment
fromEarth911
12 hours 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.
SF politics
fromAxios
14 hours ago

Exclusive: Wind projects delayed as Trump's Pentagon reviews stall

At least 30 onshore wind farm projects are stalled due to Pentagon paperwork, affecting 7.5 gigawatts of capacity.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge

The Conservatives propose removing VAT from energy bills for three years to alleviate living costs amid rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict.
#solar-energy
UK politics
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Is YOUR hometown a solar panel hotspot? Use our map to find out

Labour's push for solar panels faces criticism for being impractical and costly amid rising household bills.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Inside the radical plan to power London's tube network with solar energy

London Underground will be powered by solar energy delivering up to 65,000 megawatt hours annually, supporting two-thirds of the Victoria line's consumption and saving 27,000 tonnes of carbon over 25 years.
UK politics
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Is YOUR hometown a solar panel hotspot? Use our map to find out

Labour's push for solar panels faces criticism for being impractical and costly amid rising household bills.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Inside the radical plan to power London's tube network with solar energy

London Underground will be powered by solar energy delivering up to 65,000 megawatt hours annually, supporting two-thirds of the Victoria line's consumption and saving 27,000 tonnes of carbon over 25 years.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Badenoch criticised for peddling dangerous fantasy' about North Sea oil drilling

Kemi Badenoch's push for new North Sea oil and gas licenses is criticized as ineffective for reducing energy prices.
#germany
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago
Germany news

Energy crisis may force Germany to run coal plants longer

Germany may extend the operation of coal-fired power plants due to the ongoing energy crisis from the Middle East war.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany news: Merz questions coal reform amid Mideast crisis

Germany may need to extend the operation of coal-fired power plants due to the ongoing energy crisis.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Energy crisis may force Germany to run coal plants longer

Germany may extend the operation of coal-fired power plants due to the ongoing energy crisis from the Middle East war.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany news: Merz questions coal reform amid Mideast crisis

Germany may need to extend the operation of coal-fired power plants due to the ongoing energy crisis.
#solar-power
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days 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.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

TfL taps our largest nuclear fusion reactor to power the London Underground

Transport for London plans to power the Underground using solar farms through a private-wire renewable energy scheme, targeting 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days 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.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

TfL taps our largest nuclear fusion reactor to power the London Underground

Transport for London plans to power the Underground using solar farms through a private-wire renewable energy scheme, targeting 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days worth of gas'

New North Sea oil and gas projects have produced only 36 days' worth of gas despite hundreds of licenses granted since 2010.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
London startup

King suffers disaster' at plaque unveiling as he hails work of solar panel firm

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK climate minister: We need to re-make the case for net zero

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

King suffers disaster' at plaque unveiling as he hails work of solar panel firm

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK climate minister: We need to re-make the case for net zero

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Trump admin reveals record renewable fuel requirements, while delaying 50% RIN credit cut for imported feedstocks

U.S. soybean farmers needed a win to boost domestic markets this year, and President Trump, Administrator Zeldin, and Secretary Rollins delivered in a big way. ASA is grateful for the tireless efforts of EPA and USDA to ensure the soy biofuel value chain could benefit from the strongest RVOs ever finalized.
Environment
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump administration to pay French company $1B to drop U.S. offshore wind leases

The Trump administration paid $1 billion to TotalEnergies to abandon U.S. offshore wind leases, redirecting funds to fossil fuel projects instead.
OMG science
fromWIRED
3 days 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.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm

Feldheim, a small German village, achieves energy self-sufficiency through renewable sources, benefiting from lower energy costs amid global price surges.
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Octopus Energy sees 50% surge in solar demand as energy crisis deepens

The escalation of the US-Israel war with Iran has triggered a 'huge jolt' in consumer behaviour, with demand also rising for heat pumps, electric vehicles and home charging systems.
Europe news
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Turning cow farts into fuel: UC Berkeley team competes in ACC startup competition, needs your vote

"For the first time ever, we are able to capture farmers' valuable waste and turn it into cash... so join us, MoFarm, in turning emissions into earnings, and farts into fuel."
Agriculture
Environment
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump Administration Will Pay Nearly $1 Billion to Block 2 Offshore Wind Farms

TotalEnergies will cancel offshore wind projects in exchange for nearly $1 billion to invest in oil and gas, including a Texas LNG facility.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Octopus Energy unveils 'zero bills' tariff promising free power for 10 years - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Octopus Zero Bills is the next generation energy tariff with zero energy bills for the home, for 10 years, guaranteed. This represents a fundamental shift in how energy is consumed.
London startup
#energy-security
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago
Fundraising

ScottishPower secures 600m backing for major UK subsea power link

ScottishPower secured £600 million to develop the Eastern Green Link 4, enhancing UK's energy security and clean power transition.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

UK warned it needs to drill in North Sea amid global instability

The UK must increase domestic oil and gas production to ensure energy security and reduce dependence on imports.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

UK warned it needs to drill in North Sea amid global instability

The UK must increase domestic oil and gas production to ensure energy security and reduce dependence on imports.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in Europe

Offshore wind projects in Europe face delays due to potential shipping disruptions from the Iran war affecting crucial component deliveries.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Environmental groups say Germany's new climate action plan is 'deceptive'

Germany's new climate action plan aims for significant emissions cuts by 2030, but environmental groups criticize it as inadequate.
#energy-policy
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Badenoch hits out at 'weak' Starmer for 'hiding behind' Miliband on North Sea drilling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Starmer faced criticism for deferring oil drilling decisions to the Energy Secretary amid rising fuel costs and pressure for domestic energy production.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Badenoch hits out at 'weak' Starmer for 'hiding behind' Miliband on North Sea drilling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Starmer faced criticism for deferring oil drilling decisions to the Energy Secretary amid rising fuel costs and pressure for domestic energy production.
#energy-crisis
Europe news
fromFortune
5 days ago

Europe has survived 3 energy shocks in 4 years. The only way out is to stop buying power from its enemies | Fortune

Europe faces a critical energy crisis, needing to transition to renewable energy to ensure security and competitiveness.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump is killing the planet & marginalized groups will pay the biggest price - LGBTQ Nation

Current oil supply crisis presents opportunity to accelerate renewable energy funding and transition away from fossil fuel dependence.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Did Something That Made Us Much More Vulnerable to Iran. He Can Still Change Course.

Iran's attacks on regional energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz closure create a global energy crisis that disadvantages the U.S. but benefits China due to its advanced electrification and renewable energy development versus America's continued fossil fuel dependence.
Europe news
fromFortune
5 days ago

Europe has survived 3 energy shocks in 4 years. The only way out is to stop buying power from its enemies | Fortune

Europe faces a critical energy crisis, needing to transition to renewable energy to ensure security and competitiveness.
Alternative transportation
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: The fuel shortages of the '70s were crazy. Will we be running on empty again?

Past energy crises from Middle Eastern conflicts drove Americans toward energy independence through electric vehicles and renewable energy, lessons applicable to modern supply chain vulnerabilities.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump is killing the planet & marginalized groups will pay the biggest price - LGBTQ Nation

Current oil supply crisis presents opportunity to accelerate renewable energy funding and transition away from fossil fuel dependence.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The Iran war could end up helping China's economy despite the short-term pain

The Iran war may disrupt China's oil imports but could also accelerate its transition to electrification and renewables, benefiting its economy long-term.
#energy-storage
European startups
fromTNW | Battery
6 days ago

Energy Vault acquires 175 MW battery storage project near Dallas

Energy Vault acquires McMurtre Battery Energy Storage System to meet growing electricity demand from data centers in Texas.
European startups
fromTNW | Battery
6 days ago

Energy Vault acquires 175 MW battery storage project near Dallas

Energy Vault acquires McMurtre Battery Energy Storage System to meet growing electricity demand from data centers in Texas.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asian countries are increasingly turning to coal due to disruptions in oil and gas shipments caused by the Iran war.
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
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Upstate NY towns raise their hands to host new reactor as part of Hochul's nuclear plan

New York plans to build its first nuclear reactor in 50 years, aiming to double its nuclear power capacity to 8.4 gigawatts.
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
World politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump's self-made energy crisis is an opportunity to finally clean up the environment - LGBTQ Nation

The current oil supply crisis presents an opportunity to invest in clean, renewable energy sources.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany launches alliance to fairly recruit skilled workers

Germany seeks skilled workers from Vietnam to address labor shortages in power line construction.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Labour to allow 30m wind turbines at schools and hospitals in planning shake-up

Labour plans to allow 30-meter wind turbines at schools, hospitals, and farms without full planning permission to boost renewable energy in the UK.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

England should give over 7% of land to nature and renewables to meet environmental targets, data shows

England must allocate 7% of its land to nature, forests, and renewable energy to meet environmental targets while maintaining food production and housing capacity.
#electric-vehicles
Europe news
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Gas Car Drivers Hit 5 Times Harder By Iran Oil Shock Than EV Owners

EV drivers face five times less financial impact than petrol car drivers when oil prices exceed $100 per barrel, as electricity costs remain stable while fuel prices spike dramatically.
Europe news
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Gas Car Drivers Hit 5 Times Harder By Iran Oil Shock Than EV Owners

EV drivers face five times less financial impact than petrol car drivers when oil prices exceed $100 per barrel, as electricity costs remain stable while fuel prices spike dramatically.
#data-center-infrastructure
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google's data center power playbook comes into focus | TechCrunch

Google is securing renewable energy capacity for data centers through utility partnerships, combining solar, storage, and clean resources with demand response mechanisms.
European startups
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

The Data Centers Have Arrived at the Edge of the Arctic Circle

The Nordic region is experiencing rapid data center expansion to meet AI infrastructure demand, with over 50 facilities under construction due to abundant renewable energy and available land.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google's data center power playbook comes into focus | TechCrunch

Google is securing renewable energy capacity for data centers through utility partnerships, combining solar, storage, and clean resources with demand response mechanisms.
European startups
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

The Data Centers Have Arrived at the Edge of the Arctic Circle

The Nordic region is experiencing rapid data center expansion to meet AI infrastructure demand, with over 50 facilities under construction due to abundant renewable energy and available land.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Triple-junction solar cells with improved carrier and photon management

Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells achieve record efficiency through optimized interface engineering and reduced defect density in perovskite layers.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NY clean energy projects that could power 3 million homes on hold because of tariffs

None of the contracts are financially viable anymore because of tariffs. For a renewable project to get built, it has to be in the black a little bit. It can't be in the red. You just can't get a loan for that, and so the projects remain unbuilt.
NYC real estate
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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.
#ai-infrastructure
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Business
1 week ago

Nscale signs 1.35GW Microsoft LOI for a West Virginia AI campus

Nscale and Microsoft deployed 430,000 next-generation NVIDIA GPUs at a West Virginia AI microgrid campus with 8GW power potential, backed by Caterpillar natural gas generators.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Business

Adani pledges $100B to build AI data centers as India seeks bigger role in the global AI race | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Business
1 week ago

Nscale signs 1.35GW Microsoft LOI for a West Virginia AI campus

Nscale and Microsoft deployed 430,000 next-generation NVIDIA GPUs at a West Virginia AI microgrid campus with 8GW power potential, backed by Caterpillar natural gas generators.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Business

Adani pledges $100B to build AI data centers as India seeks bigger role in the global AI race | TechCrunch

European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

The European data center market is a puzzle with an increasing number of pieces

European data center investments are shifting from traditional markets like Germany and the UK toward Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula, driven by energy access, data sovereignty, and AI workload requirements.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Experts issue verdict on whether North Sea drilling will reduce UK energy bills

Renewable energy could save UK households up to £441 annually, vastly outpacing North Sea drilling's potential savings of £16-£82, which require government tax redistribution to materialize.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

A New Standard for High-Performance, Energy-Generating Facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics embedded in the facade generate 513 kW of the facility's 632 kW solar capacity, producing 420,000 kWh annually and meeting the 20% renewable energy mandate.
#white-hydrogen
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
#solar-panel-fraud
SF real estate
fromAol
2 weeks ago

NYC sues solar panel company accused of defrauding hundreds - some were promised $0 electricity bills. How to spot a scam when switching to solar

New York City sued Radiant Solar for defrauding hundreds of homeowners who purchased solar panels with promised savings that never materialized and poor installation quality.
SF real estate
fromMoneywise
2 weeks ago

NYC Sues Solar Panel Company Accused of Defrauding Hundreds - Promised $0 Electric Bills. How To Spot a Solar Scam

New York City is suing Radiant Solar for defrauding hundreds of homeowners through false solar panel savings promises and poor installation practices.
SF real estate
fromAol
2 weeks ago

NYC sues solar panel company accused of defrauding hundreds - some were promised $0 electricity bills. How to spot a scam when switching to solar

New York City sued Radiant Solar for defrauding hundreds of homeowners who purchased solar panels with promised savings that never materialized and poor installation quality.
SF real estate
fromMoneywise
2 weeks ago

NYC Sues Solar Panel Company Accused of Defrauding Hundreds - Promised $0 Electric Bills. How To Spot a Solar Scam

New York City is suing Radiant Solar for defrauding hundreds of homeowners through false solar panel savings promises and poor installation practices.
#tesla-energy
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Tesla becomes a utility in the UK, setting up showdown with Octopus Energy | TechCrunch

Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Tesla becomes a utility in the UK, setting up showdown with Octopus Energy | TechCrunch

Tesla obtained a UK utility license enabling direct electricity sales to households and commercial users, expanding its energy business beyond automotive operations.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Tesla given go-ahead to supply electricity in Great Britain

Tesla has received approval from Ofgem to supply electricity to households and businesses across Great Britain, expanding its energy business beyond electric vehicles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war punctures Trump's drill, baby, drill' promise on US gas prices, experts say

The US-Israeli war on Iran has already led to hundreds of deaths, created an ecological crisis linked to strikes on oil depots and sent fossil fuel prices haywire across the globe. Critics say the war also shows the inherent instability of dependence on oil and gas: unlike wind and solar power, fossil fuel-based energy requires constant inputs of products whose availability and costs are determined by the global market.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Green hydrogen plant to be built in Milford Haven with government backing

This project represents one of the UK's first commercial-scale low-carbon hydrogen production plants. The facility will produce around 2,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually using electrolysis, a process that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity generated from renewable sources, primarily wind energy.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reaching net zero by 2050 cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis'

Reaching net zero would cost about 4bn a year, the CCC found, or close to 100bn by 2050, which was roughly equivalent to the energy-related costs of the fossil fuel shocks that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The findings contradict widespread claims made by rightwing thinktanks and populist politicians including the Reform party that net zero would represent a crippling cost of 9tn to the UK's economy.
Environment
Science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists to launch 50,000 MIRRORS into space for sunlight on demand

Reflect Orbital plans to launch 50,000 mirrors into space to beam sunlight to Earth for 24-hour solar power generation, disaster relief lighting, and street lighting, though scientists warn of significant environmental and biological impacts.
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Nscale sets European record: 2 billion raised in funding round

Nscale has now raised over $4.5 billion across equity rounds in less than six months. The capital funds Nscale's vertically integrated AI infrastructure, consisting of GPU compute, networking, data services, and orchestration software, with expansion planned across Europe, North America, and Asia.
European startups
Women in technology
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Celebrate women in research and the networks that sustain them

International Women's Day recognizes women researchers' contributions to science and technology, highlighting pioneers like Xiwen Gong whose work in perovskite solar cells advances renewable energy and healthcare applications.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK must double down on renewables as wars drive up energy costs, experts say

The UK must accelerate clean energy transition to protect households from volatile fossil fuel markets destabilized by geopolitical conflicts like the US-Israel war on Iran.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Labour MP Says UK Must 'Double Down' for Energy Security - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Doubling down on renewables is, yes, right for climate change, it's, yes, right for jobs, it is also essential because we keep on seeing these lived examples of how instability, through regional instability, is creeping into our energy prices, for which the British Government has no agency.
UK politics
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore? | TechCrunch

Aikido plans to deploy submerged data centers powered by offshore wind turbines to address AI infrastructure power demands and cooling challenges.
#heat-pump-technology
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with refrigerants operating below minus 40°C and air-source models working reliably at minus 25°C, making them viable alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems even in harsh climates.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with refrigerants operating below minus 40°C and air-source models working reliably at minus 25°C, making them viable alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems even in harsh climates.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Research roundup: Six cool science stories we almost missed

Scientists revived Edison's nickel-iron battery design using protein scaffolding and graphene oxide, creating an aerogel structure for improved renewable energy storage with extended range and longevity.
Toronto startup
fromBoston.com
4 weeks 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.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

First HPE datacentre modules set to land at Derbyshire AI site | Computer Weekly

The site will eventually comprise five HPE Mod Pods, which are modular datacentre pods capable of delivering 1.5mW of datacentre capability, and will be powered by electricity generated from landfill gas at the site. The Derbyshire site will go live in the second half of 2026, according to Carbon3.ai chief strategy officer Sana Kharegani.
Artificial intelligence
#geothermal-energy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Germany accused of ditching climate targets as it scraps renewables mandate

While the previous law required most newly installed heating systems to use at least 65% renewable energy, often with a heat pump, the reformed legislation will allow households to keep using oil and gas. It also removes a mandate for expert consultation when installing a new heating system.
Germany news
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

China boosts profitable renewables as Trump clings to coal

China rapidly expanded wind and solar capacity in 2025 and dominates global clean-tech manufacturing, outpacing the US in climate-related industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Readers reply: what would be the most socially useful way to spend a billion dollars?

I've always thought it would be good to acquire an old warehouse in every town throughout the land and convert it into low-rent community workspaces for artists, local charities and small businesses getting off the ground. A kind of people's WeWork. What would others do with a humungous, but not unlimited, pile of dosh to benefit society? Roland Freeman, West Yorkshire Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com.
Left-wing politics
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Sam Altman would like remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too | TechCrunch

Modern AI systems do not require large amounts of water; total energy use is a valid concern that calls for rapid transition to clean power.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Organizers of the Winter Games made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it

It takes an immense amount of energy to power venues and make snow for the Winter Olympics and, for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, organizers pledged that virtually all of the electricity would be clean. The organizing committee said that energy use is where they can make the most meaningful impact, since it has been one of the main drivers of planet-warming emissions at major events. And Italy's largest electricity company, Enel, guaranteed the supply of entirely certified renewable electricity for event venues.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

China is reportedly testing a new airborne wind turbine

Researchers in China have reportedly tested a new, gravity-defying wind turbine system that they say could generate power from the airspace above cities. The turbine is called the S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System, or SAWES. Held up by what is essentially a helium blimp, the machine reportedly generated 385 kilowatts of electricity from 2,000 meters (more than 6,500 feet) above the city of Yibin in China's province of Sichuan, according to a recent Euronews report.
Science
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US sanctions, power cuts, climate crisis: why Cuba is betting on renewables

Cuba is accelerating renewable energy development to reduce fossil-fuel dependence amid fuel shortages, economic crisis, and widespread damage from Hurricane Melissa.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Michigan antitrust lawsuit says oil companies hobbled EVs and renewables

Michigan sued major oil companies under antitrust and state laws, alleging collusion to suppress renewables and EVs and keep fossil-fuel prices high.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

It's been five years since catastrophic Texas blackouts. How much has changed?

Sade Hogue was five months pregnant with her second daughter when her home lost power during a deadly 2021 winter storm that left millions of Texans without power or heat for days. Hogue and her family went to stay with relatives who still had electricity. Then, a few days later, they also lost power. "Not only are you worried about you, but you're worried about the unborn child because you don't know what the effects of this freeze is doing to the child as well,"
Environment
Environment
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Yes, China has embraced renewables - but don't call it a transition, expert says - Harvard Gazette

China is expanding renewable energy while simultaneously increasing fossil fuel capacity, driven by growing energy demand and security concerns, raising CO2 emissions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

National security plans must adapt to avoid new world disorder', says UN climate chief

National security strategies that ignore the climate crisis leave countries vulnerable to famine, displacement, conflict, and energy instability; renewables are essential for security.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Greenhouse gas emissions will keep falling despite Trump's climate rollback

U.S. emissions are likely to decline substantially by 2035 even without major EPA climate rules, driven by cheaper renewables and cleaner natural gas.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

From Farm Equipment to Power Grids: These 6 Stocks Are Riding India's Boom

Deere & Co. ( NYSE: DE) ranks sixth for its positioning in India's agricultural mechanization drive, where significant productivity gaps represent a substantial equipment opportunity. Deere reported Q4 2025 revenue of $12.39 billion, up 14% year-over-year. Its Construction & Forestry segment surged 27% to $3.38 billion, demonstrating strength in infrastructure-related markets. CEO John May stated, "We believe 2026 will mark the bottom of the large ag cycle," positioning the company for recovery as emerging markets drive demand.
Business
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The trend is irreversible': has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?

Romania rapidly decoupled economic growth from greenhouse-gas emissions, cutting emissions intensity 88% since 1990 through large-scale solar, wind and nuclear investments.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.

We can implement that in other buildings in the city [where] it makes sense, in your local hospital, your libraries, even your apartment complexes,
Environment
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Edinburgh councillors pull the plug on 'green' AI datacenter

"This is an absolutely momentous decision," said APRS director Dr Kat Jones, adding that the debate exposed a broader industry problem since both planning officials and councillors repeatedly questioned what qualifies as a "green datacenter."
UK news
Environment
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1 month ago

Miliband pledges up to 1bn for community green energy schemes

UK government will spend up to £1bn enabling community-owned solar, wind, hydro and biomass projects to boost local wealth, energy security, and reduce bills.
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