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REPORT: U.S. Adds 20 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in Q2, Largest Quarter on Record
The U.S. installed a record 20.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in Q2, bringing first-half 2026 installations to 30.8 GWh, according to a new industry report.
Africa’s Solar Boom Is Showing Up On Rooftops Before It Shows Up In The Statistics
Africa imported 18.2 GW of solar modules in 2025 but officially added only 4.5 GW to capacity, suggesting significant undocumented rooftop installations across the continent.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier urges customers to reduce electricity use during a solar eclipse expected to block significant solar power generation amid summer heat-driven demand.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP will develop a major offshore gasfield in Venezuela alongside firms connected to the Trump administration, marking one of the first large foreign investments since the US-backed ouster of former leader Nicolás Maduro in January.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Great Britain risks depleting gas supplies by the 2030s without preventive measures, according to an official government assessment, prompting consideration of unprecedented financial support for aging infrastructure.
California Sues Trump Over Ridiculous Wind Power Cancellations
California sued the Trump administration over a deal that canceled a planned offshore wind project in exchange for a $120 million federal reimbursement, alleging the agreement violated federal law.
The Real Electric Aviation Revolution Is Being Strangled To Enrich Don Jr. & Other Trump Associates
The Trump administration is proposing FCC regulations that would ban foreign-made commercial drones, potentially strangling the electric aviation industry and benefiting political insiders with financial stakes in domestic drone manufacturers.
Trump to Host Big Oil CEOs as Gas Price Average Remains Over $4 a Gallon
Donald Trump plans to meet with oil industry executives at the White House as gasoline prices exceed $4 per gallon and major oil companies report record quarterly profits.
U.S. Lithium Miners Finally Have a Shot at Cashing In
U.S. lithium prices are surging amid global battery storage demand, creating opportunities for American miners to enter supply chains after years of economic challenges.
California Legislature Approves Bill Easing Access to Clean, Affordable “Balcony Solar”
California’s legislature approved SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, which would eliminate regulatory barriers to installing affordable balcony solar systems in homes and apartments.
Collaboration Could Be a Win-Win for Cascading Hydropower
A study by the National Laboratory of the Rockies found that coordinated operation of seven Mid-Columbia hydropower dams could increase energy generation and revenue across all facilities while improving system efficiency.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
Britain’s smallest power plants face elevated cyber-attack risks until the 2030s, even after an Iran-linked breach shut a gas facility last month, officials confirmed.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 meters of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill discounts as the government pursues major grid upgrades to support renewable energy transition.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services in Great Britain following a power cut at its Birmingham control centre, with most routes affected until further notice.
Lexington-Fayette County Solar Zoning Amendment Critical to Achieving Climate Goals and Lowering Costs
Lexington-Fayette’s urban council will consider a zoning amendment Thursday that would allow large-scale agrivoltaic solar on up to one percent of county land, supporting the city’s climate goals while preserving agricultural production.
UK Government Takes Stake in Tungsten Mine With £71m Mine Bet
The UK government’s National Wealth Fund is investing £71m in miner Tungsten West to reopen the Hemerdon mine in Devon, creating approximately 350 direct jobs.
Aramco Finds a New Way to Keep Saudi Crude Flowing to China
Saudi Aramco is using ship-to-ship transfer arrangements to deliver crude to Asian buyers, bypassing normal Strait of Hormuz routes amid regional tensions affecting export corridors.
U.S. Refiners Face New Crude Squeeze as Canada Cuts Oil Sands Output
U.S. refineries face potential crude supply constraints as Canadian oil sands enter maintenance season, coinciding with elevated global fuel demand and low storage levels.
The U.S. Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didn’t See Coming
The U.S. is consolidating influence in Iraq’s oil sector as American companies secure major deals, countering Russian and Chinese positions amid Iraq’s plans to increase production significantly.
Big Oil Is Betting Billions On Nuclear Fusion
Major oil companies including Eni, Equinor, Chevron, and Shell are investing billions in nuclear fusion technology, with private investment hitting record levels as the sector transitions from research to commercialization.
NLR-NRRI Partnership Advances Industry-Scale Innovation and Process Demonstration
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and the University of Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute have launched a joint initiative to demonstrate critical mineral processing technologies at industrial scale.
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