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The Independentbusiness9 days ago
Spiro Raises $215 Million to Expand Battery-Swap Electric Motorcycles in Africa
The African electric vehicle company announced the equity round on Monday. Institutional investors from Europe and Africa participated, including Denmark’s Impact Fund.
etftrends.comfinance22 days ago
Global Clean Energy Manufacturing Investment Fell 42 Percent in 2025
Investment in clean energy manufacturing dropped 42 percent from 2023 peaks to 155 billion dollars in 2025. China recorded the largest decline while the United States also reduced spending amid policy changes.
etftrends.comscience26 days ago
China Leads in Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments
Chinese companies accounted for 55 percent of nearly $1.1 trillion in global clean energy manufacturing investments announced from 2019 through 2025. A report this week found U.S. companies announced more project cancellations than the rest of the world combined in 2025, resultin…
Engadgettechnology27 days ago
Science Based Targets Initiative Drops Proposal for Stricter Data Center Emissions Rules
The Science Based Targets initiative has dropped a proposed rule that would have required tech companies to match clean energy certificates to fossil fuel use by time and location. The decision followed lobbying from industry groups that argued the requirements would be onerous.…
Semaforworld29 days ago
China Accounts for More Than Half of Global Clean Energy Manufacturing Investment
An analysis of $1.1 trillion in global clean energy manufacturing investments from 2019 to 2025 found that more than half came from Chinese companies. China directed about $136 billion of its investment into factories outside its borders. The United States recorded $236 billion i…
news.sky.compolitics40 days ago
House Republicans Question Trump's Offshore Wind Cancellations
Nine Republicans in the U.S. House sent a letter to administration officials seeking an explanation for President Donald Trump's attempt to cancel five offshore wind projects under construction. The projects, including one in Virginia expected to create 1,000 jobs, were reinstate…
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cnbc.comfinance44 days ago
Iran Conflict Drives Oil Price Surge and Record Chinese Clean Energy Exports Amid Stalled Talks
The ongoing conflict in Iran, sparked by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in late February, has led to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies. This has caused oil prices to exceed $107 per barrel for Brent crude and $96 for U.S. oil, wh…
thehindu.comfinance47 days ago
OpenAI Halts UK Data Centre Project Pending Energy and Regulatory Conditions
OpenAI has paused its Stargate data centre project in northeast England, citing energy costs and regulations. Oxford economist Professor Sir Dieter Helm highlighted this as part of broader UK de-industrialization, including refinery closures. The government defends its clean ener…
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Bloomberg to Host Q&A on Iran War and Clean Energy Transition
Bloomberg journalists will address questions on whether the Iran war is accelerating the clean energy transition in a live session. The event is scheduled for April 22 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Participants can join to discuss where green investors are directing funds.
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interestingengineering.comtechnology50 days ago
Proxima Fusion Advances Stellarator Design for Nuclear Fusion Energy
Proxima Fusion, a Munich-based company, is developing a stellarator for nuclear fusion, aiming to produce more energy than consumed. The design builds on work from Germany's Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics. Competing approaches include tokamaks, with ongoing efforts in va…
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Ascend Elements Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Grant Cancellation
Ascend Elements, a battery recycling company, announced it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing follows the cancellation of a government grant and difficulties in the lithium-ion battery market. The company aims to restructure its operations through the bankruptcy proc…
fortune.comfinance62 days ago
Data Centers Increase Electricity Demand Challenging State Clean Energy Goals
Data centers are driving unprecedented growth in electricity load across multiple U.S. states, complicating efforts to achieve clean energy targets. Industry experts report this surge stems from the expansion of AI and computing infrastructure. States face potential delays in tra…
automotiveworld.comworld62 days ago
Experts Discuss Weaponization of Dependencies in Clean Energy and Fossil Fuel Markets
Jason Bordoff and Meghan O'Sullivan examine how dependencies in both clean energy and fossil fuel sectors can be leveraged strategically. Their analysis highlights risks in global energy transitions. The discussion appears in Foreign Affairs.
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Analysis Examines Vulnerabilities in Traditional and Clean Energy Systems Amid Iran Conflict
Jason Bordoff and Meghan O'Sullivan discuss vulnerabilities in both traditional and clean energy systems. The analysis addresses long-term effects of the war in Iran. It highlights risks and implications for global energy security.
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