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civileats.comHouse Farm Bill Would Restrict Federal Solar Funding on Prime Farmland
The House version of the farm bill includes a provision barring federal grants for ground-mounted solar projects on prime farmland. Properties under five acres and some under 50 acres would remain eligible under conditions. The Senate is expected to begin work on its version in J…
electrek.coVanadium Flow Batteries Advance as Grid Storage Option
Vanadium redox flow batteries store energy in liquid electrolytes and separate power capacity from energy capacity. The systems are positioned as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries for utility-scale applications. Upfront costs remain a barrier to wider use.
theconversation.comStudy Finds Floating Solar Panels Produce 12 Percent More Energy Than Land-Based Ones
Researchers at Taiwan's National Taipei University of Technology compared floating and land-based solar panels. The floating arrays generated 12 percent more electricity, attributed to seawater cooling. The findings were published this month in the Journal of Renewable and Sustai…
thehindubusinessline.comKPI Green Energy Plans Renewable Infrastructure Trust Launch by 2028
KPI Green Energy Limited expects to raise up to $1 billion through a renewable energy infrastructure investment trust. The Gujarat-based company plans to launch the trust at the end of the 2027/2028 financial year.
benzinga.comMusk Says Starlink Solar Capacity Growth Will Continue
Elon Musk stated that Starlink's orbital solar capacity will keep expanding. The comment followed a post showing growth from 10 megawatts to 100 megawatts across satellite generations.
The IndependentTrump Says Wind Power Is Most Expensive Energy Source
President Trump stated that wind energy is the most expensive form of energy and linked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unpopularity to support for wind farms. The Independent reported that offshore wind in the UK averages around £97 per megawatt-hour and onshore wind around £77…
Three Battery Storage Projects Proposed on Farmland in Eastern Victoria
Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia, ZEBRE, and ib vogt have each applied to build battery energy storage systems on agricultural land in Baw Baw Shire. Victoria's planning minister is reviewing the proposals while the local council has asked for alternative sites.
Los Angeles TimesCalifornia Port Advances Offshore Wind Terminal Plan
The Port of Long Beach is developing a 400-acre terminal for assembling floating offshore wind turbines. State officials continue work on port infrastructure and grid connections while federal lease holders receive payments to exit projects.
Los Angeles TimesCalifornia Advances Battery Storage Safety Rules After Moss Landing Fire
A fire at a Vistra Corp. battery facility in Monterey County has prompted new state and federal safety measures. Cleanup continues more than a year later while California expands renewable energy storage.
Renewable Energy Company Explores Wind and Solar Projects in Far West NSW
Tilt Renewables is assessing large-scale wind and solar developments north of Broken Hill. Local landholders have given preliminary support after early consultations.
ForbesIRENA Analysis Finds Solar and Wind With Storage Now Cost-Competitive With Coal and Gas
The International Renewable Energy Agency reports that solar and wind systems paired with battery storage can deliver 24-hour electricity at costs equal to or below new coal and gas plants in many regions. Battery prices have fallen more than 90 percent since 2010, and further de…
etftrends.comChina Expands Clean Energy Exports as Real Estate Sector Weakens
China is increasing reliance on solar, wind, and electric vehicle exports to support economic growth. Shipments of renewable energy equipment rose 50 percent in March compared with the prior year.
citizen.co.zaFord Signs Five-Year Deal to Supply Battery Storage Systems to EDF
Ford announced a five-year agreement to provide up to 20 gigawatt-hours of battery energy storage capacity to renewable power developer EDF. The deal allows EDF to purchase up to 4 GWh of DC Block systems each year from Ford Energy.
deccanchronicle.comCritical Mineral Demand Rises as Countries Expand Renewable Energy
Governments are increasing efforts to secure supplies of lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel. UN agencies and Indigenous groups have raised concerns about environmental and social effects in developing countries.
ForbesLNG Prices Double After Strait of Hormuz Blockade
LNG prices in Southeast Asia have doubled to $20.80 per MMBtu following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Regional governments are accelerating renewable energy projects and discussing an integrated power grid.
nypost.comMaine Planning Board Member Voted for Temporary Solar Project Ban
Graham Platner supported a 2024 moratorium on large solar projects in Sullivan, Maine, while serving on the local planning board. The vote occurred as the town developed permanent permitting rules for such developments.
csmonitor.comGoogle to Build $700 Million Data Center in Skien, Norway
The project near Skien highlights Norway's shift from energy surplus to deficit despite its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund and hydropower resources. Local officials seek new power sources while voters resist wind projects, even as electric vehicles make up 98% of new car sal…
Fox NewsStartup Raises $140 Million to Deploy Wave-Powered Floating AI Data Centers
A U.S.-based company has secured $140 million in new funding to develop autonomous floating nodes that generate electricity from ocean waves to power onboard AI computing systems. The nodes would use seawater for cooling and transmit results via satellite.
thehindubusinessline.comGautam Adani and Nephew Pay $18 Million to Settle SEC Civil Fraud Allegations
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations they misled investors in connection with a bribery scheme tied to Indian solar contracts. Gautam Adani will pay a $6 million pena…
ForbesIndia Advances Electrification at Lower GDP per Capita Than China
A new analysis from Ember finds that India is generating more solar electricity and electrifying transport faster than China did at equivalent levels of economic development. Solar accounted for about 9 percent of India's electricity generation in 2025.
powermag.comClearway Energy CFO Kirkland to Depart Effective June 30
Clearway Energy LLC disclosed the departure of Chief Financial Officer Akil Marsh in an 8-K filing. The change triggers a required transition in financial leadership for the renewable energy company and its reporting obligations to the SEC.
rte.ieClearway Energy Director Vincent Stoquart Resigns from Board
Clearway Energy disclosed the resignation of director Vincent Stoquart effective May 15 2026. The departure triggers board composition changes at the renewable energy yieldco and starts the clock on related disclosures and potential governance filings.
etftrends.comChina 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…
dailydot.comTrump Energy Cabinet Testifies Before Congress on Permitting, Regulations and National Security as House Votes on E15
All three of President Donald Trump’s energy and environment cabinet members appeared before Congress on May 13, 2026, addressing EPA health-benefit modeling, an appeal of a wind and solar permitting ruling, and Iran’s nuclear progress. The House is scheduled to vote the same day…
news.google.comWestern Nations Implement Health Security Measures
Elisabeth Braw warned in Foreign Policy on May 13, 2026 that countries remain heavily dependent on imported medical supplies five years after COVID-19 exposed vulnerabilities. The spread of hantavirus and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified concerns over simultane…
app.buzzsumo.comFervo Energy, Geothermal Startup, Sets Terms for Nasdaq IPO
Geothermal developer Fervo Energy will begin trading Wednesday on the NASDAQ under ticker FRVO after raising its offering to 70 million shares priced at $25 to $26 each, targeting a $7.4 billion valuation. The company has deployed its horizontal drilling technology in Nevada and…
foxnews.comU.S. Government Energy Spending More Than Doubled Since 2019 to Exceed $405 Billion in 2025
Government spending on energy exceeded $405 billion in 2025, more than double the level in 2019. The majority of the funds supported investments in energy infrastructure, manufacturing, renewables, efficiency programs and incentives for fuel switching. The International Energy Ag…
EuronewsUzbekistan Adds 5,600 MW of Solar and Wind Capacity, Says Renewables Now Represent 30% of Electricity Mix
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said renewable sources now account for around 30 percent of the country’s electricity mix after the addition of 5,600 megawatts through international partnerships. Electricity production has increased 1.5 times to 87 billion kilowatt-hours through $35…
thehindubusinessline.comIEA Publishes Portugal 2026 Energy Policy Review
The International Energy Agency presented its latest review in Lisbon, praising Portugal's renewable electricity gains while urging faster decarbonization of transport, buildings and industry. Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen 43 percent since 2005, yet those sectors still acc…
cnet.comTesla Offers £199/Month Solar + Powerwall 3 Bundle in UK With 0% Finance
Tesla introduced a Renewable Energy Bundle combining solar panels and Powerwall 3 battery storage for £199 per month including installation at 0% interest. The package, aimed at Tesla owners, can be paired with a Model 3 for a combined £494 monthly payment. Customers pay a £1,747…
Fox NewsRegulators Allow California Solar Plant to Operate Despite Annual Bird Deaths
The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant in the Mojave Desert continues to operate under existing approvals even though monitoring shows hundreds of birds found dead each year. Regulators were aware of the risks to birds and habitat before approving the project more than a decade ago. No fi…
Strait of Hormuz Closure Drives Up Global Petrol, Food and Energy Prices
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused increases in prices for petrol, food and energy bills around the world. Energy and climate policy expert Robert Palmer said the situation should accelerate the shift toward renewable energy sources. The waterway is a critical route f…
interestingengineering.comChemist Reports Highest Energy Density Yet in Molecular Solar Thermal Storage System
Grace Han's team at the University of California, Santa Barbara, created a molecular solar thermal system that stores 1.65 megajoules per kilogram, exceeding the energy density of lithium-ion batteries. The February paper describes using molecules inspired by DNA photochemistry t…
Abc NewsFuel Shortages Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption in Africa Led by Ethiopia
Africa imported 44,358 electric vehicles from China in 2025, up from 19,386 the previous year. Ethiopia accounted for a third of those imports after banning new gasoline and diesel vehicle imports in 2024 and now has more than 115,000 EVs on its roads. Officials are accelerating…
ForbesKanvas Biosciences Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Study Synthetic Microbiome Therapy for Childhood Gut Disorder
The startup, founded in 2020, aims to treat environmental enteric dysfunction affecting around 150 million children worldwide. New research also highlights faster Antarctic ice shelf melting while regulators stall more than 165 U.S. wind farms. Elsevier launched an AI research ch…
etftrends.comVestas, Orsted and Equinor Post Strong Q1 Profits Amid Rising Energy Prices from Middle East Conflict
Wind turbine maker Vestas and offshore wind developer Orsted beat expectations in the first three months of 2026. Norway's Equinor, primarily an oil and gas producer, posted its strongest quarterly profit in three years and said the U.S. and Israeli-led war against Iran that bega…
thesouthafrican.comGlobal Oil Price Spike After Israel-US Strikes on Iran Increases South African Commuter Transport Costs
Single mother Angel Mbatsha now pays R16 more daily for taxis after the 28 February 2026 conflict sent global oil prices higher. South Africa imports nearly all its fuel, exposing commuters who spend up to half their incomes on transport. Government officials continue to back exp…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSouth Korea to Review Budget Support for Renewable Manufacturers After Sharp Market Share Drop
Budget Minister Park Hong-keun met industry representatives at Hanwha Qcells in Jincheon on May 8, 2026, and vowed greater budgetary backing to restore the sector's global position. He highlighted the sharp decline in domestic solar cell market share during the previous administr…
retailtimes.co.ukInstaVolt Invests £2.5 Million in Battery Storage at Five UK EV Charging Sites
InstaVolt, one of the UK's largest public EV charging operators, has invested £2.5 million in five new battery energy storage system sites that opened in March and April. The systems charge overnight on cheaper electricity and discharge during daytime peaks to reduce costs passed…
news.google.comAsian Development Bank Plans $70 Billion in Energy and Digital Infrastructure Financing for Asia-Pacific Through 2035
The Asian Development Bank announced a $70 billion initiative for new energy and digital projects across Asia and the Pacific with a 2035 deadline. The plan features a pan-Asia power grid and an Asia-Pacific digital highway. Southeast Asian nations including Indonesia, Vietnam an…
thesouthafrican.comApple Announces ₹1 Billion Renewable Energy Investment in India
Apple will invest ₹1 billion to expand renewable energy capacity in India, the company announced on its website. The move marks a significant commitment to clean energy in one of its fastest-growing markets. The investment amount and purpose were confirmed in company disclosures.
Ars TechnicaTSMC Signs 30-Year Deal for Over 1 Gigawatt of Offshore Wind Power
TSMC has signed a corporate power purchase agreement for 100 percent of the electricity from the Hai Long offshore wind project off Taiwan. The deal covers more than 1 gigawatt of capacity from three sites in the Taiwan Strait. The project began supplying power in 2025 and is sch…
manilatimes.netHigh-Speed Trains Power Experimental Wind Turbines in UK Trial
Rail company LNER has installed three small wind turbines beside the East Coast Main Line in Edinburgh to capture airflow from passing high-speed trains and generate electricity. The six-foot-tall devices, made from upcycled materials, will power lighting, CCTV cameras and inform…
EuronewsStudy Reveals Disinformation on Wind Power Across Europe, with Sweden Most Affected
A new analysis identified thousands of social media posts spreading disinformation about wind energy in Europe, particularly in Sweden. The study, conducted by WindEurope and CASM Technology, examined posts from May 2024 to February 2026 and found over half involved false narrati…
thehindu.comReNew Energy Reduces Solar Output in India Amid Grid Capacity Limits
ReNew Energy is reducing its solar power production amid challenges with India's grid infrastructure. This curtailment puts the company's profits at risk. The grid struggles to handle renewables during peak hours, according to reports.
ibtimes.co.ukMexican Firm MIP Real Assets Seeks Over $12 Billion for Renewable Energy and Highway Projects
Mexican infrastructure investment manager MIP Real Assets is aiming to invest more than $12 billion in projects focused on renewable energy and highways in Mexico. The initiative represents a significant private-sector effort in the country's infrastructure sector. @business repo…
SemaforStrait of Hormuz Closed, Disrupting 20% of Global Oil Supply
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for six weeks, marking the biggest supply disruption in global oil market history. This has led to gasoline and diesel shortages, fertilizer price spikes, and potential GDP impacts. Countries are accelerating domestic energy production in resp…
Financial TimesPanthalassa Secures $140 Million Funding Led by Peter Thiel for Ocean AI Technology
Panthalassa, an Oregon-based startup, raised $140 million in a funding round led by Peter Thiel to advance its AI-powered sea technology. The investment includes participation from John Doerr, Marc Benioff's TIME Ventures, Max Levchin's SciFi Ventures, and Founders Fund. Funds wi…
EuronewsEurope Sees Record Hours of Negative Electricity Prices in Q1 2026 Due to High Renewable Output
Negative electricity prices reached new peaks on the Iberian Peninsula in the first quarter of 2026, driven by surplus renewable energy supply. Spain and Portugal saw hundreds of hours below zero, while France and Germany also reported sharp increases. Grid constraints and rising…
EuronewsDenmark Halts New Grid Connections Due to 60 GW Backlog from AI Data Centers
Denmark's grid operator Energinet has halted all new grid connection agreements due to a 60-gigawatt queue overwhelming the system. AI data centers, drawn to the country's clean energy and cool climate, are the primary cause. Projections show data center capacity in Denmark reach…
EuronewsStudy Compares Climate and Health Benefits of Renewables vs. Direct Air Capture Investments Through 2050
A new study in Communications Sustainability found that investing in wind or solar power provides greater combined climate and public health benefits than equivalent spending on direct air capture technologies, even under optimistic scenarios. Researchers modeled outcomes across…
france24.comTrump Issues Presidential Permit for Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline at Michigan-Ontario Border
Enbridge, the world's largest oil and gas pipeline company by market cap, received a presidential permit from President Donald Trump for its Line 5 pipeline at the St. Clair River crossing between Michigan and Ontario. The Calgary-based firm continues to expand operations across…
spacenews.comMeta and Overview Energy Announce 1-Gigawatt Space-Based Solar Power Project
Meta announced a partnership with startup Overview Energy on April 27, 2026, to develop space-based solar power capable of generating up to 1 gigawatt, equivalent to a nuclear reactor's output. The deal comes amid Big Tech's push for clean energy alternatives to power AI data cen…
Financial TimesDefense Department Halts Approvals for 165 Onshore Wind Projects
The Trump administration has stalled approval processes for 165 onshore wind projects in the U.S., citing national security issues. The Defense Department has frozen negotiations and approvals, affecting 30 gigawatts of capacity. This move expands efforts to restrict the wind ene…
Japan TimesIran War Increases Oil Prices, Prompting Renewed Interest in Solar Energy in Japan
The ongoing Iran war has led to higher oil prices, highlighting potential opportunities for solar energy in Japan despite government regulations on large-scale projects. Advocates point to smaller-scale systems like agrivoltaics and off-grid installations as viable alternatives.…
EuronewsSolarPower Europe Analysis: Solar Generation Reduced Europe's Imported Gas Demand, Saving Over €100 Million Daily in March
A SolarPower Europe analysis shows solar power generation cut Europe's imported gas needs and saved more than €100 million per day in March. Plug-in solar panels, popular in Germany, offer affordable alternatives to traditional rooftop systems without professional installation. E…
thehindu.comNearly 60 Nations Agree on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Plans at Colombia Summit
Nearly 60 countries convened in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the first conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels, agreeing to create national roadmaps for the shift. The event, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, addressed energy security amid high fossil fu…
techcentral.co.zaSungrow Hosts Third Global Renewable Energy Summit in Hefei, Introduces PowerMatrix System and Storage Innovations
Sungrow held its third Global Renewable Energy Summit from April 22 to 25, 2026, in Hefei, China, focusing on value-driven renewable energy solutions. The event featured unveilings of new technologies like PowerMatrix and PowerTitan 3.0, along with white papers and test results.…
hcn.orgCourt Orders Interior Department to End Wind and Solar Permitting Delays; Burgum Disagrees
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum criticized a federal court ruling that ordered the Interior Department to end policies delaying wind and solar project permits on federal lands. During a Senate hearing, Burgum avoided committing to compliance with the injunction. The ruling favored…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFed Officials See Rate Hike as Likely as Cut; Australians Back Gas Export Tax
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted an increase in officials viewing a rate hike as equally likely as a cut this year. Separately, a majority of Australians favor taxing gas export profits and extending the fuel excise cut amid rising energy costs. The poll reflects a shift…