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Collaboration Could Be a Win-Win for Cascading Hydropower
A study examining coordinated operations of Mid-Columbia hydropower dams found that unified management could increase energy production and boost revenues by 3.3% across all seven plants.
Saudi Arabia Backs Turkey’s Rapid Renewable Energy Buildout
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have announced plans to cooperate on renewable energy, with Saudi Arabia investing $2 billion in solar farms expected to add 3 GW of capacity to Turkey’s growing clean energy infrastructure.
Data Centers Are Driving a New U.S. Natural Gas Buildout
Data centers powering artificial intelligence are driving a major expansion in U.S. natural gas power generation, with planned gas-fired capacity tied to data centers nearly doubling in the first half of 2026.
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 reductions as the government accelerates over 40 grid infrastructure projects nationwide to modernize aging electricity networks.
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
UK inflation is expected to rise to 2.9% in July due to soaring energy bills, marking a renewed cost of living crisis as the Bank of England considers raising interest rates.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled almost all train services across Great Britain after a power cut disabled its Birmingham control centre, with most routes suspended until further notice.
Solar Has Crossed a Critical Economic Tipping Point
Solar energy now requires less upfront capital investment than coal or gas plants for equivalent electricity output, marking a fundamental shift in how these technologies compete economically.
Iran War Adds $330 Billion to Global Energy Import Bill
An ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has increased global energy import costs by approximately $330 billion over six months, with crude oil accounting for the largest share of additional expenses.
Poland’s Coal Problem Has Changed
Poland’s coal share in electricity generation fell from 72.5% in 2021 to 52.7% by 2025, with renewables reaching 31.4%. However, the country maintains coal capacity for grid reliability as it transitions to renewable energy.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Tapped For $100 Million from Trump Admin.
The Trump administration awarded a $100 million grant to battery manufacturer Forge Nano for expanding its North Carolina lithium-ion production facility, with startup expected in 2028.
California Solar Power Bills Move Forward to Support Balcony Solar, Community Solar, and VPPs
California lawmakers are advancing multiple bills to promote solar energy through balcony solar systems, community solar programs, and virtual power plants, potentially reversing recent industry decline.
TVA Approves Gas-Powered Data Center Plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, authorizing gas power plant expansion to support artificial intelligence data centers while reducing renewable energy investments.
Sunrun Shifts Away from Affiliates to Direct Sales
Sunrun, the nation’s leading rooftop solar installer, is shifting from affiliate-based sales to direct sales representation, adding 1,500 direct sales representatives in the second quarter.
Princeton Critical Minerals Raises $16M to Scale Lithium Production Technologies
Princeton Critical Minerals raised $16 million to expand its lithium production technology from brine sources, addressing growing demand for critical minerals in energy storage and electrification.
Poland Created Hydrogen Bus Demand. Polenergia Still Walked Away From Supply.
Poland subsidized hydrogen buses to create demand for local production, but energy company Polenergia abandoned its Rzeszów hydrogen project in January 2025 despite advanced permitting and a municipal customer, citing delivery risks and strategic reassessment.
Diesel Crisis Threatens to Outlast the Middle East War
Global diesel shortages stemming from Middle East conflict and Russian refinery damage threaten prolonged economic disruption, with prices up 70% in Europe and refining capacity significantly constrained.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union seeks formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, arguing workers deserve a unionized platform despite the firm’s assertion that staff have not requested it.
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 this week’s solar eclipse, offering rewards for participation in demand-reduction efforts.
Pemex and Petrobras Bet Big on High-Risk High-Reward Drilling Off Mexico
Pemex and Petrobras are partnering to explore deep Jurassic formations in Mexico’s Gulf of Mexico, targeting high-risk but potentially transformative oil discoveries beneath the seabed.
Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks rallied after Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and signaled peace talks were imminent, though Tehran denied negotiations would begin.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces a potential electricity shortfall during a near-total solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, with grid operators securing backup power at premium prices to compensate for lost solar generation.
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