J1. Green Tech Industry & Utilities

Renewable energy smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited has announced the expansion of its ClearVue-Helios Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions to include modular, fully integrated carparks, carports and canopy structures, with a payback time of four years or less.

Italy is set for rapid renewable energy growth, but with that comes an increasing exposure to grid infrastructure limitations for renewables investors, according to the latest report from global analytics provider Aurora Energy Research.

Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) has been selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant for Mondi SCP’s EcoPower project at its integrated pulp and paper mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia.

Battery production is the biggest stain on the image of electric vehicles (EVs) as being sustainable. EV batteries rely on virgin, finite resources extracted through ecologically destructive processes in places where child labor is rampant. Although they can reenter circulation when they retire, recycling EV batteries prematurely flushes their residual value down the drain.

Dallas, Texas-based Janta Power has announced a successful seed funding round of $ 5.5 million. This infusion of capital marks a critical milestone as the company accelerates its mission to transform solar energy deployment, especially in space-constrained or infrastructure-intensive settings.

A new storm-resistant ocean energy structure has been installed off the coast of Gran Canaria, marking a breakthrough in developing renewable systems capable of operating through hurricanes. Developed under the EU’s Horizon Europe–funded PLOTEC project, the prototype represents the next step in harnessing Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion to deliver round-the-clock clean power to island nations most exposed to climate risks.

As EU leaders are gathering today (Thursday 23rd October) to discuss competitiveness and climate goals during the European Council, Eurelectric is stressing that electrification is what will allow Europe to reach those targets and is making detailed recommendations to show the way forward.

At the 2025 Energy Vision Leadership Awards in New York, EnviTec Biogas AG was honored for its global leadership in advancing the clean energy transition. Since 2008, the award from the U.S. nonprofit Energy Vision recognizes leading figures and companies for advancing the circular economy, resource efficiency, and the smart use of organic waste, including food and agricultural waste, landfill gas, municipal waste, and other groundbreaking developments.

Turboden S.p.A., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group company, announced successful commissioning of North America’s first waste heat to power project in steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) facility. The facility is operated by Strathcona Resources Ltd. in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada. The recovered heat is converted into carbon-free electricity, enabling the facility to offset up to approximately 80% of its current grid electricity consumption.

Stargate Hydrogen and OX2 have announced the signing of an agreement to jointly accelerate the commercial deployment of large-scale renewable hydrogen production in the Nordic region. 

Headline News:

• “A Quiet Floating Solar Revolution Is Bubbling Up In US Waters” • Floating solar arrays require specialized racks and mooring systems. As demand rises, economies of scale kick in, helping to reduce costs. Ease of installation is a notable feature typical of floating solar systems. They don’t require land to be cleared and leveled. [CleanTechnica]

US floating solar array (Courtesy of Third Pillar Solar)

• “Gas And High Coal Penetration Are The Drivers Of Costly, Volatile Power Prices” • Analysis of price data in Australia’s National Electricity Market shows a strong link between the share of gas and coal generation and wholesale electricity prices. When gas-fired generation exceeds 6% or coal meets over 55% of demand, prices rise significantly. [Renew Economy]
• “Green Energy Market To Reach $2.4 Trillion By 2032” • A report from Allied Market Research, “Green Energy Market,” says the global market, valued at $1.0 trillion in 2022, is projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2032. The global move toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security has propelled the demand for green energy. [Newstrail]
• “Chilean Salmon Farmer Signs Up For Floating Solar Power Supply” • Trusal, Chilean fish farmer, is to be receive electricity generated by on-site floating solar power after signing a 15-year supply deal with Alotta, a company based in Norwey. Alotta said aquaculture companies can use solar power without the need for upfront investments. [Fishfarming expert]
• “Harris County Sues Trump EPA To Restore $400 Million In Texas Solar Energy Funding” • Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration cancelled over $400 million in solar energy grants for organizations based in Texas. The grants were expected to save participants annual amounts estimated to be $1,740. [Yahoo]

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Headline News:

• “‘Tipping Point’ Threshold Reached For World’s Coral Reefs” • The latest Global Tipping Points Report suggests the world’s coral reefs are at risk of mass dieback. Over 80% of the world’s coral reefs were bleached by heat in the past two years. Countries worldwide will meet at COP30 in November to discuss reducing greenhouse gas emissions. [ABC]

Coral (Francesco Ungaro, Unsplash, cropped)

• “The West’s Power Grid Could Be Stitched Together, If Red And Blue States Buy In” • A regional energy market in the West would meet the demands of eleven states, bolstering utilities’ power plants with surplus energy from across the region. With the passage of a landmark new law in California, that market is finally on its way to becoming a reality. [Stateline]
• “India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Surges In H1 FY25 With 25-GW Addition” • India’s renewable energy sector continues to gain momentum, achieving a capacity addition of approximately 25 GW in the first half of FY25, the current fiscal year. This move was primarily driven by the solar power segment, which added around 21.7 GW. [Power Technology]
• “NextEnergy Capital Powers Up 60-MW Hatherden Project” • NextEnergy Capital has energised its latest UK solar farm, the 60-MW Hatherden project, on behalf of its own NextEnergy UK I fund. The milestone takes the fund’s total operational capacity to 380 MW, more than doubling the size of its portfolio over the past twelve months. [reNews]
• “California Oil Workers Face An Uncertain Future In Its Energy Transition” • Thousands of workers could lose jobs in coming years as California tries to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. But maybe not. Energy company Valero said earlier this year it would close a refinery in the Bay Area, and now Democrats are considering how to keep it open. [ABC News]

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Illinois is moving full speed into a clean energy future—and HACIA is making sure small and diverse businesses aren’t left behind.

Headline News:

• “As Renewables In China Surge, Some Questions Are Raised” • China built the Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydro project in its history, in 15 years, ending in 2006. Keith Bradsher reports in the New York Times, that it adds enough solar panels to match the output from the Three Gorges Dam every three weeks. But that creates some questions. [CleanTechnica]

Three Gorges Dam (Hugh, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped)

• “Switzerland Renewable Power Generation To Reach 31.4 TWh In 2035” • Switzerland is advancing its clean energy transition, supported by a strong large hydropower and pumped storage dominance, solar PV expansion, and policies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. However, nuclear power is planned to be phased out. [MSN]
• “Researchers Find Methane Leaking Out Of Cracks In The Antarctic Seabed” • Methane has been measured escaping from crevices in the seabed at a high rate as the region warms at unprecedented rates, according to a paper published in Nature Communications. Researchers described the leaks as “seemingly widespread” throughout the region. [ABC News]
• “The Space Solar Power Revolution Is Well Underway” • As they seek to support a global green transition and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, scientists have discussed beaming solar power from space, but until now it seemed like a pipe dream. However, thanks to technological innovations, it may soon be possible. [Yahoo]
• “Small Agrivoltaic Project, Big Implications For The Future Of Farming” • US farmers are facing hard times, with many going bankrupt. A new agrivoltaic project in Virginia aims to show that the new energy crop of the 21st century – solar energy, that is – can help provide a lifeline to farmers and local communities in these challenging times. [CleanTechnica]

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We Are NY

Manufacturers and Vendors Can Now Apply to Qualify and Demonstrate Packaged Window Heat Pumps in Multifamily Buildings Across the State

New Statewide Program Builds on the Clean Heat for All Pilot to Benefit More New Yorkers . 

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $10 million is now available to increase the adoption of advanced clean heating and cooling solutions in New York through the new statewide Clean Heat for All: Window Heat Pump Demonstration program. Starting today, manufacturers and vendors can now apply to qualify and demonstrate the performance of packaged window heat pumps (PWHPs) in multifamily buildings across the state, which aim to increase consumer confidence in this emerging heat pump technology. This new statewide program builds on the success and lessons learned from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Clean Heat for All Pilot and will make it more affordable for the industry to advance these cost-effective, plug-and-play retrofit solutions, which can improve comfort and temperature control for New York households without the need for extensive building infrastructure upgrades. 

“Making clean energy more affordable is key to ensuring every New Yorker can benefit from our transition to a greener future,” Governor Hochul said. “Clean Heat for All demonstrates how strong partnerships and proven solutions can accelerate that transition, helping families save energy costs, improving comfort in their homes and reducing harmful emissions across the state.” 

The statewide Window Heat Pump Demonstration program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), offers incentives to qualified manufacturers and vendors to install PWHPs for demonstration and performance monitoring in select multifamily buildings with more than five units. 

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “The success of the Clean Heat for All program brought ground-breaking technology into the homes of New Yorkers to experience the benefits of clean, efficient heating and cooling. Through these demonstration projects, more residents and building owners will be able to experience greater comfort, control, and air quality from heat pump technology and feel confident in the switch to these low emission solutions.” 

The open enrollment opportunity consists of two concurrent phases. Starting today, under Phase One, manufacturers and vendors of PWHPs that meet a rigorous set of technical and performance criteria can now apply to qualify their clean heating and cooling products through the program. Once qualified under Phase One, they will be eligible to apply to Phase Two incentives to install and demonstrate their performance of their PWHPs in multifamily buildings. Selected projects in market rate demonstration sites will receive incentives covering 50 percent of costs up to $1,500 per PWHP. Incentives for low- and moderate-income demonstration sites will cover 75 percent of costs up to $2,250 per PWHP. 

An application for Phase One can be submitted via email to PWHPdemonstration@nyserda.ny.gov. Once NYSERDA reviews and accepts Phase One applications, applicants will become qualified participants and NYSERDA will grant access to a dedicated SharePoint site for Phase Two applications. The deadline to qualify PWHPs is January 30, 2026. The deadline to apply for incentives is June 30, 2027. More information about Phase One of the program can be found here and Phase Two can be found here. 

From the Phase Two demonstrations, NYSERDA will collect PWHP performance data in order to provide metrics and actionable insights to building owners, operators, tenants, and utilities, both in New York State and other jurisdictions with significant multifamily housing stock and cold climates. This data will be used to assess the viability of PWHPs as a cost-effective, durable space heating electrification retrofit solution. 

The Window Heat Pump Demonstration program joins NYSERDA’s Clean Heat for All portfolio, alongside the Clean Heat for All: Packaged Terminal Heat Pump program, to bring efficient heating and cooling solutions to buildings across New York State. It also builds on the success and positive results of the NYCHA Clean Heat for All Pilot, a partnership between the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York Power Authority (NYPA), and NYSERDA to develop and test a cold-climate window heat pump that can better serve the heating and cooling needs of existing multifamily buildings. This new demonstration program aims to enable installation and monitoring of more PWHPs and provide additional performance data, which will complement data gleaned from the previous NYCHA Pilot. 

New York Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll said, “Through the Power Authority’s strategic partnership with NYCHA and NYSERDA, the Clean Heat for All program led to the development of energy-efficient heat pumps that can be easily installed in multifamily buildings. The continued investment in this innovative technology will make it more affordable to implement, improving comfort and climate control for New York residents.” 

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “Expanding access to clean, efficient heating and cooling is essential to improving the quality of life for residents across New York, including those who live in affordable multifamily developments. The $10 million Clean Heat for All Pilot program supports HCR’s mission to preserve and improve our existing housing stock, and ensure safe, sustainable, affordable homes for all New Yorkers. By embracing and funding innovative technologies like packaged window heat pumps, we’re helping to build a healthier, more resilient housing stock for the future.” 

New York City Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt said, “NYCHA is proud to have been the catalyst and proving ground for this innovative program. The success of the initial Clean Heat for All pilot, which was met with very positive feedback from NYCHA residents, demonstrates the viability of these window heat pumps as a key solution for providing reliable heating and cooling while improving energy efficiency. We are thrilled to be involved in driving a market transformation that will serve to benefit not only NYCHA residents, but New Yorkers statewide.” 

Urban Green Council Chief Executive Officer John Mandyck said, “We applaud NYSERDA’s new Window Heat Pump Demonstration program. It will expedite technologies that will fill important gaps in the industry and provide affordable electrification solutions for more New Yorkers.” 

For more 50 years, NYSERDA has been a trusted and objective resource for New Yorkers, taking on the critical role of energy planning and policy analysis, along with making investments that drive New York toward a more sustainable future. Buildings are one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions in New York State. Through NYSERDA and utility programs, more than $5.6 billion has been invested to decarbonize buildings and support high-efficiency all-electric heating and cooling technologies. Room heat pumps, such as PWHPs, are an important tool in the transition to a clean energy economy and have the potential to enable rapid, affordable electrification of space heating in multifamily buildings. 

This initiative is funded by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. 

New York State’s Climate Agenda 
New York State’s climate agenda calls for an affordable and just transition to a clean energy economy that creates family-sustaining jobs, promotes economic growth through green investments, and directs a minimum of 35 percent of the benefits to disadvantaged communities. New York is advancing a suite of efforts to achieve an emissions-free economy by 2050, including in the energy, buildings, transportation, and waste sectors. 

Headline News:

• “Tribal Communities Devastated As Sudden Funding Cuts Thwart Plans For Accessible Electricity” • Drastic changes to federal policies relating to renewable energy hurt efforts to bring reliable electricity to remote, rural areas, including Tribal areas, NPR reported. “It’s a betrayal of the federal government’s trust, responsibility to Tribes.” [The Cool Down]

Navajo hogan, 2019 (Kaldari, public domain)

• “Nevada Solar Energy Project Listed As ‘Canceled’; Developer Pledges To Continue” • The Trump administration has fiercely opposed clean energy development. The Los Angeles Times found that the DOE may terminate 300 additional projects. The 6,200-MW Esmeralda 7 solar project is one of them. But the developer plans to continue. [Las Vegas Sun]
• “Solid-State Battery Breakthrough News” • Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences say they developed a self-healing interface for solid-state batteries that works like a liquid seal. The substance flows to fill in tiny gaps, which keeps the internal layers of the battery tightly joined without the heavy pressure and large devices previously required. [CleanTechnica]
• “IEA Report Claims Fossil Fuel Imports Have Declined In More Than 100 Countries” • The International Energy Agency has published its annual renewables report. It shows that more than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars by continuing to invest in renewables. [CleanTechnica]
• “Mingyang Confirms Scottish Turbine Factory” • Mingyang has confirmed plans to build a facility in Scotland for offshore wind turbine manufacturing. The Chinese OEM plans to invest up to £1.5 billion in the plant, creating around 1,500 jobs. A number of sites have been shortlisted for the factory, with Ardersier Port in Inverness identified as the preferred option. [reNews]

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Plus a closely watched acquisition gets the green light, the U.S. renewable outlook shrinks and more

Upgrading households is the fastest way for hyperscalers to obtain all the electricity they need, writes Ari Matusiak, founder and CEO of Rewiring America.