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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.
16 Agrivoltaic Projects on Local Farms Move Forward in New Jersey
New Jersey approved 16 agrivoltaic projects totaling 52.06 megawatts of clean energy production on active farmland under a new dual-use solar pilot program.
Translucent Solar Starts Producing Solar Panels in South Carolina
Translucent Solar has opened a manufacturing facility in South Carolina capable of producing 1.2 gigawatts of solar panels annually, marking a step toward increased U.S. clean energy production.
NLR & North American Electric Reliability Corporation Launch Partnership To Advance North American Grid Reliability
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation announced a partnership to advance bulk power system reliability through shared research and data integration capabilities.
2 GW HVDC Is Becoming Standard. The Rest Of The Grid Isn’t.
HVDC transmission technology is standardizing at 2 GW capacity in Europe and 3 GW in other regions, but the broader electrical grid, planning systems, and workforce development lag behind equipment standardization.
Government Clown Finally Admits Energy Storage Exists
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum acknowledged energy storage technology in August after claiming a year earlier that it does not exist, coinciding with a new battery factory opening in Michigan.
Underwater Volcanoes Are Geothermal Energy’s Next Frontier
A Seattle startup will deploy a 100-kilowatt geothermal generator to the seafloor off Oregon in September to harness heat from underwater volcanic vents for clean electricity generation.
Private Equity Is Circling Utilities as AI Reshapes the Grid
Private equity firms are acquiring utility assets as major tech companies build massive data centers and power plants to meet surging AI energy demands, reshaping the traditional electricity market.
Germany’s Hydrogen Industry Is Overselling Its 6 GW Reservation Headline
Germany’s hydrogen industry reported nearly 6 GW in pipeline network reservations, but analysis reveals the figure combines entry and exit capacity in ways that overstate actual commercial commitment to hydrogen demand.
Sierra Club Welcomes MassPRIM Climate-Risk Review, Urges Accountability in Manager Selection
Massachusetts pension fund MassPRIM has completed a climate-risk review of active equity managers and plans to use findings to evaluate manager quality and select new managers.
Solar Surpasses Wind In Global Electricity Generation For The First Time
Solar electricity generation surpassed wind for the first time in 2025, reaching 2,811 terawatt-hours globally and marking a major shift in renewable energy production.
China Races to Finish Molten-Salt Solar Plant as Stocks Whipsaw
China is completing a 100-megawatt molten-salt thermal solar plant in Xizang to address energy storage challenges from rapid renewable deployment, targeting grid connection in October 2026.
U.S. Power Grid Strains Under Record Electricity Demand
U.S. electricity demand is projected to reach record levels this year and next, driven by data center expansion for artificial intelligence, straining an aging grid infrastructure not designed for current consumption patterns.
Mexico Has More Refining Capacity. So Why Are Fuel Imports Rising?
Mexico’s efforts to achieve fuel self-sufficiency through expanded refining capacity face operational challenges as Pemex refineries struggle with reliability issues, forcing continued reliance on fuel imports despite billions invested in infrastructure upgrades.
Trump Is Spending Billions On The Minerals That Power EVs
The Trump administration is investing $3 billion in critical minerals projects, initiatives ostensibly aimed at boosting defense and reducing reliance on China, though electric vehicles represent the leading demand driver for these minerals.
Red Tide Near Fort George Inlet Is Another Warning Sign: Jacksonville Needs to Move Beyond Coal
Florida health officials issued a warning for red tide near Fort George Inlet, located adjacent to a major coal-fired power plant, prompting calls for environmental investigation and transition away from fossil fuels.
Transparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract with Georgia Power
Environmental and clean energy advocates have formally objected to Open AI’s electricity contract with Georgia Power, requesting the PSC reject the deal unless robust ratepayer protections and full transparency are guaranteed.
Ontario’s First Electricity Shortfall Isn’t A Capacity Shortfall
Ontario faces an electricity shortfall of over 8 TWh annually by 2032, driven by energy demand growth rather than peak capacity constraints, according to IESO’s latest outlook.
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Great Britain’s electricity network upgrades could cost nearly £90bn through the 2030s, representing a 50% increase from earlier forecasts as the government accelerates clean energy deployment.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A billionaire-led consortium plans to invest £35bn building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, potentially powering 8 million homes for over 60 years.
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