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16 Agrivoltaic Projects on Local Farms Move Forward in New Jersey
New Jersey approved 16 agrivoltaic projects totaling 52.06 megawatts, combining solar power generation with active agricultural production on farmland across eight counties.
Coal Remains The Undisputed King Of Global Power
Coal remains the world’s dominant electricity source, generating nearly one-third of global power in 2026 despite rapid renewable expansion, with disruptions to natural gas supplies strengthening coal’s competitive position.
Translucent Solar Starts Producing Solar Panels in South Carolina
Translucent Solar has opened a manufacturing facility in South Carolina that will produce solar panels at 1.2 gigawatts capacity by year-end, as part of broader efforts to expand U.S. cleantech 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 across North America through combined research capabilities.
2 GW HVDC Is Becoming Standard. The Rest Of The Grid Isn’t.
HVDC transmission technology is becoming standardized with 2 GW systems becoming common building blocks, but grid infrastructure and regulatory frameworks have not kept pace with this development.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal process to sell its North Sea oil and gas business, ending six decades of production from the basin as new chief executive Meg O’Neill simplifies the company and reduces debt levels.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain prepares to pay millions for backup electricity supplies as a near-total solar eclipse on Wednesday is expected to significantly reduce solar power generation and strain the grid during peak demand.
Central Asia Blackout Traced to Key Hydropower Plant
A blackout affecting four Central Asian countries on August 14 was traced to a generator failure at Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul hydropower plant, though officials dispute it caused cascading outages elsewhere.
Peter Thiel Bets $76 Million on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Shale
Peter Thiel invested $76 million in a 1% stake in Vista, a major operator in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, underscoring the region’s significance as a global oil and gas resource.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritize domestic oil and gas production even as the company prepares to exit its North Sea operations after six decades.
Power Systems Have More Flexibility Plans Than Flexible Grids
A study of 25 electricity systems found that grid flexibility planning often outpaces actual operational capability, with most systems averaging lower scores on delivery metrics than on institutional design.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s Equinor nearly doubled profits to $11.5 billion in the second quarter, driven by elevated oil and gas prices amid geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sale process for its North Sea oil and gas operations after six decades of production, as new CEO Meg O’Neill works to streamline the company and reduce debt levels.
Hydrogen Trains Get Headlines. Battery Trains Get Used.
India’s first hydrogen passenger train arrives with impressive credentials, but railway operators prioritize reliability and long-term operational viability over headline-grabbing technological records.
Russia’s Labor Shortage Worsens as Central Asian Workers Stay Away
Russia’s labor migration from Central Asia fell 15 percent in the first half of 2026, worsening the country’s critical worker shortage amid stricter policies and competing recruitment efforts.
Energy Affordability Trumps Climate in US Midterm Races
Rising US electricity and gasoline prices are becoming central campaign issues in the November midterm elections, with candidates prioritizing energy affordability over climate concerns and data center expansion facing increasing scrutiny.
EU Locks In Plan To Triple Energy Storage Capacity By 2030
European Union energy ministers agreed to triple energy storage capacity by 2030, adding roughly 30-35 gigawatt-hours of new capacity by 2028 to address mounting energy security concerns.
The Road To Green Hydrogen Is Paved With Deuterium
Startup Aternium is building a green hydrogen facility in Delaware that co-produces deuterium oxide, targeting industries seeking alternatives to natural gas-derived hydrogen amid shifting federal policy.
Supercritical CO₂ Is Useful. The System Claims Are The Problem.
Supercritical CO₂ has genuine industrial applications, but scaling the technology to support large-scale carbon capture and storage faces significant challenges including massive infrastructure costs, safety risks, and competing alternatives.
Europe Bets Billions on North Africa’s Clean Energy Potential
The European Commission pledged nearly $5.8 billion in June for renewable energy projects across the Middle East and North Africa, aiming to establish a clean energy trade corridor and help both regions transition away from fossil fuels.
Berkeley Lab’s New Fusion Materials Breakthrough, Explained
Scientists at UC Davis and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory achieved a major fusion reactor materials breakthrough using metallic foils that facilitate deuterium-deuterium reactions at lower temperatures with greater efficiency.
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Furnace Technicians Kept Busy as Winter Weather Comes Earlier Than Expected
Winter weather has hit several states earlier than expected this week. The Northeast had its first snowfall, leading to several accidents in New Jersey and flight delays to destinations across the country. Parts of North Carolina were also under winter advisories,...
The Impact Of The Phasing Out Of R-22 On Consumers
The cooling cycle of an air conditioner needs a refrigerant to function properly. Without a refrigerant, your air conditioner won't cool your home and keep you comfortable. CFCs or chlorofluorocarbons were the first refrigerants used to cool air conditioners and...
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