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• ¶ “New US DOE Funding Opportunity To Strengthen Microgrids” • The NLR is launching a funding opportunity through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership, with funding from the US DOE Office of Electricity. It offers up to $2.5 million in direct project funding $1 million in technical assistance to help with remote microgrids. [CleanTechnica]

Hughes, Alaska (Tanana Chiefs Conference)

• ¶ “Solar To Dominate Power By 2032” • Solar will become the world’s largest source of electricity by 2032, according to BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2026. BloombergNEF said rising electricity demand driven by electrification, data centres, population growth and higher incomes is reshaping global energy systems. [reNews]
• ¶ “New “Atlas” Will Catalog Proteins That Bind to Rare Earth Elements” • Led by the NLR and supported by PNNL, the creation of the first-ever Microbial Rare Earth Element Atlas could help address the list of 60 critical minerals identified by the US Geological Survey as vital to the national economy but at risk of disrupted supply chains. [CleanTechnica]
• ¶ “Nabrawind Tests ‘Crane-Less’ Installation System” • Nabrawind installed its first wind turbine using its Skylift system at the InnoVent Diaz wind farm in Namibia. The Skylift lifting system integrates two technologies developed by Nabrawind: the Self-Erecting System, adapted to conventional tubular towers, and BladeRunner. [reNews]
• ¶ “Italy To Assign 10 GW Of PV In 2026-2027 Renewables Auctions” • Italian energy agency Gestore dei servizi energetici announced that the renewable energy FerX auctions planned for 2026 and 2027 will allocate 10 GW of PV capacity and 16 GW of wind power. “The goal is to hold one auction by the end of the year and the other two in 2027.” [pv magazine International]

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• “Worst-Case Global Warming Projection Cut By 1°C” • The fall in the cost of solar and wind energy puts a high-fossil-fuel future increasingly out of reach, and climate policies are helping drive emissions down. Some top climate scientists reduced the upper limit of their worst-case global warming scenario to 3.5°C above pre-industrial levels, down from 4.5°C. [Euronews]

Nuuk Greenland (Aningaaq Rosing Carlsen, Unsplash)

• “Wind Leads Ireland Electricity Mix In April” • Wind was the largest contributor to Ireland’s electricity mix in April, making up 38% of total generation. EirGrid said renewables generated 48% of electricity during the month, including 6% from grid-scale solar, for the third consecutive month where renewables met around half of electricity demand. [reNews]
• “UPDATED: NextEra, Dominion To Form $420 Billion Power Giant” • NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are set to merge, the two companies announced today. The move will create the world’s largest regulated electric utility, and one of the world’s largest energy infrastructure companies. The transaction creates a mammoth utility. [reNews]
• “NTPC adds 5,488 MW Renewable Energy Capacity In FY26” • NTPC Group has added 5,488 MW of renewable energy capacity in FY26, including solar, wind, and pumped storage projects, strengthening its clean energy portfolio. Beyond conventional generation, NTPC has also diversified into such emerging energy businesses as storage. [pv magazine India]
• “Electricity Generation From Solar Could Exceed Coal In ERCOT For The First Time In 2026” • In its most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook, the US EIA forecast that annual electric power generation from utility-scale solar plants will surpass that from coal plants for the first time in 2026 within the electricity grid that covers most of Texas. [CleanTechnica]

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• “Victoria Approves The Biggest Wind Farm In The Southern Hemisphere” • Victoria’s Minister for Planning has given state environmental approval for the Warracknabeal Energy Park. The proposed 219-turbine wind farm is set to be the biggest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere. It will deliver over 1.5 GW of electric energy. [Energy Source & Distribution]

Wind farm in Victoria (Mattinbgn, CC BY-SA 3.0)

• “EU Households Could Save ‘More Than €2,200’ Every Year By Switching To Heat Pumps And EVs” • Switching to green heating and transport can cut EU household energy bills by thousands of euros every year, even before accounting for fossil fuel shocks. According to a report by Danish green think tank CONCITO, the savings could be €2,200 per year. [Euronews]
• “Ethiopia Leads EV Revolution In Africa” • Two years ago, Ethiopia did something unique. It banned the importation of vehicles powered by internal combustion engines on the grounds that the nation was squandering money it didn’t have to import fuels for those vehicles. It also exempted EVs from virtually all fees and import duties. [CleanTechnica]
• “Drone Strike Ignites Fire At UAE Nuclear Plant Amid Gulf Tensions” • The Barakah nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi’s al-Dhafra region was struck by a drone for the first time since the outbreak of the Iran war, causing a fire in an electrical generator outside its inner perimeter. The $20 billion facility supplies a quarter of the UAE’s energy needs. [MSN]
• “NextEra Said To Near Record $66 Billion Deal For Dominion Energy” • Bloomberg News reported that NextEra Energy is in talks to acquire Dominion Energy. It could value Dominion at roughly $66 billion in a mostly stock transaction. If completed, the merger would be the largest utility acquisition on record and one of the biggest M&A deals of 2026. [MSN]

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• “Renewables Have Won The Electricity Battle But Not The Climate War” • British think-tank Ember said increased capacity for solar and wind power provided all the world’s additional need for electricity in 2025. The battle between renewables and power from coal and gas is all over but the shouting. But fossil fuels lobbyists go on shouting. [Pearls and Irritations]

Solar power (Michael Förtsch, Unsplash)

• “Are Solar Panel Prices About To Surge?” • The EU describes solar as having a “significant role in its transition towards cleaner, more affordable and secure” energy, but it is heavily reliant on China to make PV panels. Geopolitical uncertainty, shortages in supply and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to increase the prices of solar panels. [Euronews]
• “US Plan To Allocate Water From The Colorado River Will Severely Impact California, Arizona, And Nevada” • The states that depend on the Colorado River for water seem unable to agree on allocation, so the federal government plans to help them. The Interior Department proposes to reduce the amount of water each state draws by 40%. [CleanTechnica]
• “As Electric Bills Rise, Leaders Of Some States Are Focusing On The Growing Profits Of Utilities” • In some states, the artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights over growing utility profits. The governors, attorneys general, and others are protesting the rising electricity bills, saying cash-strapped residents are stuck in a broken system. [ABC News]
• “The Texas-Size Fight Over Rick Perry’s Nuclear Power And AI Startup” • Seven months ago, former Energy Secretary Rick Perry described as genius an idea from Texas energy billionaire Toby Neugebauer to build the world’s largest data center on a dusty grazing lease near Amarillo. Things haven’t exactly gone according to plan. [MSN]

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• “The World’s Largest Lake Is Disappearing, And It’s Taking Ecosystems And Livelihoods With It” • The Caspian Sea is rapidly shrinking. A long-term decline in water levels has been documented through satellite observations with support by hydrological and climate research. They showcase a consistent downward trend since the mid 1990s. [Euronews]

Caspian Sea (Veronika Shabrikhina, Unsplash, cropped)

• “Philippines’ Renewable Capacity To Reach 30 GW By 2035, Forecasts GlobalData” • The Philippines operates an archipelagic power system with limited interconnections, where reliability is a key priority. Renewable capacity is part of a broader transition in the generation mix. It is projected to increase to around 30 GW by 2035. [Yahoo Finance]
• “Inflation Jumps To Its Highest Level In Three Years” • The US inflation rose for a second consecutive month as the US-Israeli war with Iran continued to send gasoline prices surging in April, government data showed. The inflation report was a match with economists’ expectations. Prices rose 3.8% in April compared to a year earlier. [ABC News]
• “Eskom Delivers 365 Days Without Loadshedding” • Eskom delivered for South Africa one full year without loadshedding, a milestone last achieved eight years ago in September 2018. A more stable base‑load fleet has enhanced the system’s ability to accommodate variable renewable energy, thereby supporting a resilient power system. [Eskom]
• “Tesla Reducing Down Payments And Loan Terms in China As Sales Drop” • Tesla’s sales dropped in the largest EV market in the world this year. Tesla’s sales in China were down 10% in April, from 2025, and they were down 15% across the first four months of this year. In an effort to reverse the trend, Tesla is offering especially appealing loans. [CleanTechnica]

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• “Clean Energy Seen As ‘Structurally Immune’ To Hormuz-Style Shock” • The war in Iran provided the transition to low carbon with new impetus, as renewable energy is seen as less vulnerable to price shocks, a group of corporate executives and senior bankers said. “Clean energy systems are structurally immune to this type of shock.” [The Straits Times]

Clean energy (Karsten Würth, Unsplash)

• “Cuba’s Power Grid Collapses And Plunges Eastern Provinces Into A Major Blackout” • Cuba is going through blackouts as its aging power grid deteriorates. The island is facing a prolonged economic crisis, recently made worse by a US energy blockade of the island. In Cuba, daily life can be an ordeal for many of the 10 million people. [ABC News]
• “Global Wind Installations Surge As OEMs Pass 100 GW” • Global wind turbine installations rose sharply in 2025, with five turbine makers surpassing 100 GW of cumulative installed capacity, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. A record 178 GW of wind capacity was mechanically installed and 28,395 turbines were deployed worldwide. [reNews]
• “UK Go-Ahead For 3-GW Dogger South And 1-GW North Falls” • The UK government has given permit nods to RWE and Masdar’s 3-GW Dogger Bank South and SSE and RWE’s 1-GW North Falls wind farms off east England. The 200-turbine Dogger Bank array has a grid connection and is expected to be fully commissioned by 2032. [reNews]
• “Solar-Powered EVs Are Here, All Five Of Them” • After twenty years of fits and starts, US automaker Aptera has finally reached a critical milestone. Aptera has a long way to go before it can catch up to industry leader Tesla, but it has 50,000 reservations in hand for its solar-powered EVs, and five validation vehicles have been rolled off the assembly line. [CleanTechnica]

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• “Tomatoes, Seafood, And More: Grocery Prices Are Soaring” • Grocery prices in the US increased fastest in April of any month in nearly four years, driving up the cost of foods from tomatoes and frankfurters to cupcakes, government data this week showed. The jump in food prices stems in part from a historic oil shock set off by the Iran war. [ABC News]

Groceries (nrd, Unsplash, cropped)

• “China Goes Electric, But Can It Get Off Coal?” • China has achieved the goal of adding 1,200 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030 five years ahead of schedule. China produces over 80% of the world’s solar panels, helping drive down costs and speed up the clean energy transition globally. But clean energy boom has not yet displaced coal. [DW.com]
• “Oil Stocks Drain At Record Pace As IEA Warns Of Renewed Price Swings” • More than ten weeks into the war in the Middle East, global oil inventories are being depleted at a record pace, over 100 million barrels per month, as disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz tightens supplies, according to the International Energy Agency. [Euronews]
• “Taihan Adds Skandi Connector To Cable Vessel Fleet” • Taihan signed a sales and purchase agreement with Norway-based DOF Group to acquire the cable laying vessel Skandi Connector. The Korean company said it would use the 10,000-tonne CLV to establish a two-track submarine cable installation system, along with its existing vessel PALOS. [reNews]
• “Alsym Partners With Juniper For 500 MWh Of Sodium-Ion Grid-Scale Battery Storage” • It wasn’t that long ago that sodium-ion batteries were little more than a curiosity. But while we were not looking, they suddenly leaped from the lab to large scale production, offering lower prices, improved performance, and virtually no risk of fires. [CleanTechnica]

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• “The Navy Plans To Build Fifteen Trump-Class Battleships Through 2055 At $17 Billion Per Ship” • According to the Navy’s May 2026 shipbuilding blueprint, the service intends to procure fifteen Trump-class battleships through 2055. The Navy has confirmed that the proposed Trump-class battleship will be nuclear-powered. [National Security Journal]

Proposed USS Defiant (US Navy, public domain)

• “Heat Pump Sales Proliferate In Germany As Gas Boiler Sales Drop” • In Germany, heat pumps have become the best-selling heat technology, making up 48% of all new heating systems sold in the country last year. But eight countries are transitioning faster, and in the three countries farthest north, over 50% of all homes have them already. [Euronews]
• “Renewable Energy Central To Industrial Competitiveness For India: Pralhad Joshi” • In India, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted that renewable energy is becoming a critical determinant of competitiveness in key industrial sectors such as steel, aluminium, chemicals, automotive and textiles. [pv magazine India]
• “Qualitas Aims To Invest €10 Billion In Energy” • Qualitas Energy plans to invest over €10 billion by 2029 in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. The goal is centered on the Qualitas Energy Fund VI, which launched at the end of 2025 with a €3.25 billion target volume. Investment will go primarily to Spain, Germany, the UK, Poland, and Chile. [reNews]
• “Inflation Jumps To Highest Level In Three Years” • Inflation rose for a second consecutive month as the US-Israeli war with Iran kept making gasoline prices grow in April, government data showed. The inflation report matched economists’ expectations. Prices rose 3.8% in April compared to a year earlier, an increase from 3.3% in the prior month. [ABC News]

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• “Introducing Ford Energy” • Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, will provide US-assembled battery systems for utilities, data centers, and large customers in the US. With a century of manufacturing expertise, Ford Energy plans to deploy at least 20 GWh annually, with first deliveries planned for late 2027. [CleanTechnica]

Ford Energy (Ford image)

• “The Race To Unlock ‘Superhot’ Geothermal Energy Is Heating Up” • The IEA highlighted superhot geothermal in its “State of Energy Innovation” report, calling it “clean, firm power” capable of helping support the transition away from fossil fuels. While a geothermal project is breaking ground in Oregon, it is already the source of 30% of Iceland’s electricity. [Euronews]
• “Asia Braces For A Second Wave Of Energy Shocks From The Iran War” • When the war started, governments scrambled to adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. They made difficult trade-offs: saving power at the risk of slowing businesses, saving gas at the risk of fertilizer production. But such measures were based on the war ending quickly. [ABC News]
• “SMRs Aren’t Losing On Technology. They’re Losing On Economics” • Small Modular Reactors are still unlikely to drive the energy transition because renewables, batteries, and grid flexibility attract far more investment, scale faster, and generate quicker returns. Wind, solar, storage, and transmission upgrades are already delivering on investments. [OilPrice.com]
• “Trump Is Floating A Gas Tax Holiday Amid Rising Fuel Costs. What Does That Mean?” • As the nationwide price of gasoline soars, President Trump told reporters he’d like to suspend the national gas tax temporarily. Though it would help keep costs down, estimates are that that suspending the tax would cost the fund billions over a period of months. [ABC News]

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• “Firm Solar And Storage Costs Fall To $54/MWh, Says IRENA” • Solar-plus-storage LCOE range from $54/MWh to $82/MWh in high-irradiance regions, the International Renewable Energy Agency said in its report, “24/7 Renewables: The Economics of Firm Solar and Wind.” That compares with over $100/MWh for new gas globally. [pv magazine Australia]

Solar plus battery system (Wikideas1, public domain)

• “Bolivia’s Fuel Shortages And ‘Junk Gasoline’ Drive A Surge In Electric Cars” • A small but growing number of Bolivians are switching from combustion cars to EVs as the South American country has fuel shortages and a presidential decree that ended long-standing fuel subsidies. And the gasoline is of low enough quality to damage vehicles. [ABC News]
• “Solar Is The Rising Power Source Says IEA” • Analysis from the International Energy Agency’s Global Energy Review 2026 shows global energy demand rose by 1.3% last year despite economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and slowing growth in some major economies. But the biggest part of that story was not oil or gas. It was solar. [Energy Live News]
• “New Network Rail Deal To Run Sites With Wind Power” • In the UK, Network Rail took another major step towards powering all its offices, depots, and managed stations by renewable energy as it signed a deal with leading renewable energy company RWE to supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from an offshore wind farms. [Ethical Marketing News]
• “US-Bangladesh Deal May Obstruct Bangladesh’s Renewable Energy Growth” • While a US-Bangladesh trade deal may have brought some relief from tariffs on the export-based Bangladesh garment industry, it is also a matter of debate. The provisions of the deal require Bangladesh to purchase $15 billion worth of US LNG over 15 years. [The Business Standard]

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• “Why Rolls-Royce Is Hiring Cabinet Makers And Tattoo Artists To Build Its Cars” • Last month, British automaker Rolls-Royce showed off what is called “Project Nightingale.” It is a car, the company’s new, electric two-seater. Production begins at the factory in Goodwood, England, next year, but there’s one catch: all 100 units are already sold. [ABC News]

Project Nightingale (Rolls-Royce image)

• “Two Years After Completion, Plant Vogtle Still Looms Over The Nuclear Debate” • As states across the country weigh a new wave of nuclear energy, many in Georgia urge caution. Plant Vogtle’s newest reactors came online there two years ago. The customers are paying for the project, and many say they are not getting their money’s worth. [Inside Climate News]
• “‘Triple Whammy’: Antarctica’s Sea Ice Collapse Is No Longer A Mystery” • A study found that deep ocean heat, strong winds, and a self-reinforcing feedback loop have destabilized the ocean around Antarctica since 2015. Researchers warn that the losses could disrupt ocean currents, accelerate warming, and add to rising sea levels worldwide. [Euronews]
• “Gujarat Launches 870 MW Of Battery Storage for Stable Renewable Power” • Gujarat commissioned 870 MW of battery storage in five sites. This capacity is crucial for a more resilient renewable power grid capable of integrating intermittent solar and wind sources. The initiative upholds the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy. [Whalesbook]
• “Microsoft Weighs Abandoning Renewable Energy Target In AI Boom” • Microsoft is in the spotlight amid reports that the tech titan is considering delaying or abandoning its ambitious 2030 goal of meeting 100% of its hourly electricity use with renewable energy. This shift shows friction between hyperscalers’ climate pledges and AI’s power demands. [MSN]

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• “California, Nevada, And Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from Colorado River” • Absent a longer term deal on how to share a key water source in the US West, three states say they’ll cut back to prop up reservoirs in a short-term agreement following the driest winter on record. The plan is to save up to 44 billion cubic feet of water through 2028. [ABC News]

Colorado River (Steve Gribble, Unsplash, cropped)

• “Europe’s Airlines Face Jet Fuel Shift As Safety Concerns Grow” • The EU’s Aviation Safety Agency warned Europe’s aviation sector that potential shortages of domestic aviation fuel could force airports and airlines to adapt to a different type of fuel across regions. The problem is that such a change would require heightened safety measures. [Euronews]
• “Review Finds ‘No Infrasound Harm Risk'” • Green Power Sweden commissioned a review, which finds that infrasound from wind turbines does not have a negative impact on nearby residents. The audit by Akustikkonsulten and Akustikverkstan concludes that recent research claims suggesting harm are not supported by the broader body of evidence. [reNews]
• “After Months Of War With Iran, People Across The US Say They’re Feeling The Strain Of High Gas Prices” • The war in Iran is inflicting economic pain across the US as many Americans report struggling with higher costs, particularly the record rise in gas prices. Nearly a quarter of Americans polled said they are falling behind financially. [ABC News]
• “So Much For The War On Solar Power: 4-GW Factory Coming To The US” • President Trump’s war on wind turbines goes on, but his efforts to stop solar power have fallen flat. A case in point is the SEG Solar. Despite the U-turn in federal energy policy, SEG just announced the addition of a new 4-GW solar module factory to its US portfolio. [CleanTechnica]

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• “Battery Array As Powerful As Twelve Nuclear Plants Comes To Major Milestone In California” • While Californians were getting ready for spring break in late March, the state quietly broke an energy grid record: For the first time, its battery fleet discharged more than 12,000 megawatts of power, roughly the output of twelve large nuclear plants. [Yahoo]

Diablo Canyon Power Plant (Doc Searls, CC BY-SA 2.0)

• “US Air Force Sets Its Sights On Space Solar Power” • Despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, the US Air Force is continuing its pursue of the next generation of decarbonization, and space solar is in the mix. Yes, space solar. That nutty idea about beaming solar energy down to Earth. It may not be all that nutty after all. [CleanTechnica]
• “Air Conditioning Battery Program For Renters Could Help Manage Grid Stress” • A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is testing a different approach to AC: plug-in batteries that can power air conditioners offline during peak demand, helping take pressure off the grid at its most stressed moments while still keeping residents cool. [ABC News]
• “El Niño Looms: Near-Record Sea Temperatures In April Raise Fears Of More Global Heat” • Data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service show average sea surface temperatures reached 21°C in April, the second-highest level ever recorded for the month. Parts of the tropical Pacific were especially warm, and the heat can intensify storms. [Euronews]
• “NY Pension Fund Mulls TotalEnergies Divestment” • The New York State Common Retirement Fund told TotalEnergies that it is considering divesting its stock, the Financial Times reported. The state’s pension fund’s motivation is the French developer’s decision to scrap two US offshore wind leases for a refund of nearly $1 billion in lease payments. [reNews]

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• “AI Data Centers Need Big Batteries But Lithium Isn’t Fit-For-Purpose” • As AI-driven data centers scale, the grid challenge is no longer simply how much electricity they consume. Their demand is unpredictable, coming in bursts. They need a system with enough buffering for sudden power surges and dips. They are hard on lithium-ion batteries. [CleanTechnica]

Google data center in Oregon (Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0)

• “German Parliament Rejects Return To Nuclear Power” • The Bundestag rejected returning to nuclear energy as an alternative to overcome fuel-related crises, most notably the war with Iran and tensions in the Middle East. The Committee on Economic Affairs and Energy said that the proposal to return to peaceful nuclear reactors was rejected. [Gulf Times]
• “How Do Solar Batteries Work And Are They Worth The Investment?” • With the war on Iran, home-grown renewables help cushion European households from fossil fuel shocks. The UK is the latest European country to greenlight the commercial sale of plug-in solar panels. Interest in batteries has grown apace. Battery costs have fallen 90% since 2010. [Euronews]
• “Sierra Club Endorses Tom Steyer For California Governor” • The Sierra Club has announced its endorsement of Tom Steyer for Governor of California. Doing so, it is backing a candidate with a long record of investing in climate solutions, taking on Big Oil, and helping build the coalitions needed to win significant environmental fights. [CleanTechnica]
• “IEEFA Warns Germany Over Hydrogen Costs” • Germany risks overbuilding its hydrogen network and wasting tens of billions of euros by relying on overoptimistic hydrogen demand projections, research from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis shows. It says German hydrogen demand is likely to fall short of official projections. [reNews]
• “700 MW Power Link Celtic Between France and Ireland Progressing” • Construction of the planned Celtic Interconnector power link between France and Ireland continues to advance on both sides. With the start of key infrastructure works in Brittany, the 700 MW large-scale project is entering a new phase in its implementation. [Renewable Energy Industry]

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• “Zambia Blasts The US Over A $2 Billion Health Deal In Exchange For Critical Minerals” • Zambia is accusing the US of tying a $2 billion deal for critical health assistance to access to the southern African nation’s rich mineral assets. The country calls the outgoing US ambassador’s allegations of corruption “mischievous” and “undiplomatic.” [ABC News]

Zambian Zebra (Henning Borgersen, Unsplash)

• “Turbine Prices ‘Surge As Supply Tightens'” • A Rystad Energy report said Europe’s offshore wind sector is facing a structural supply constraint as turbine prices have risen 40-45% since 2020. GE Vernova paused new offshore wind orders, Rystad Energy said, leaving Siemens Gamesa and Vestas to fill nearly all orders for turbines for European developers. [reNews]
• “Record Long Turbine Blades Arrive At Mill Rig” • The longest turbine blades installed at a UK onshore wind farm have arrived at the 33-MW Mill Rig Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire. OnPath Energy said the 80-meter blades will be fitted to six turbines that will power more than 45,000 homes annually and displace about 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year. [reNews]
• “The UK Sees A Surge In Solar Power Adoption” • An increase in installations, along with government initiatives, shows that even in a changing global landscape, the UK is moving forward with cleaner, more secure energy sources. March 2026 was a notable month for UK solar energy, with more than 27,000 installations completed. [Open Access Government]
• “Average US Gas Prices Top $4.50 Per Gallon, The Highest In Nearly Four Years” • As the war in Iran drags on, US drivers are feeling pain at the pump. In the US, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas jumped to $4.51, the highest it has been since July 17, 2022, according to GasBuddy, a company that helps consumers find the cheapest gas. [ABC News]

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• “Renewable Energy Market to Reach $2.874 Trillion by 2033” • According to DataM Intelligence analysis, the Global Renewable Energy Market was valued at slightly more than $1.512 trillion in 2025 and is expected to reach $2,874 trillion by 2033. The rate of growth is driven by the increasing global shift toward clean and sustainable energy. [openPR.com]

Wind turbines (Ruben Hiebert, Unsplash)

• “Renewables More Cost Effective Than Direct Air Capture” • Direct air capture, which pulls CO₂ out of the air, has increasingly become part of the conversation on climate action. But the argument for pumping money into DAC “weakens substantially” when it comes to renewable energy because it is cheaper to eliminate emissions than it is to capture them. [Euronews]
• “Intermediate And Degraded Land Crops Are No ‘Miracle’ Solution For Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Study Shows” • Crops grown between food harvest cycles or on low-quality land are seen as green solutions for powering planes, but a T&E study shows that such crops could only meet 4% of the EU’s demand for bio-SAF by 2050. [CleanTechnica]
• “OECD Nations Pass Point Of No Return On Fossil Fuel Power, As Renewables Take Over” • Fossil fuel electricity generation in OECD nations is 19% below its historical peak, with the decline driven by substitution rather than reduced demand. Electricity demand continued rising through the transition, but renewables outgrew the gap. [Microgrid Media]
• “States Across The Wildfire-Prone Western US Are Using AI For Early Detection” • Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western US due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack. With concerns about wildfires, states across the West are adding AI to their wildfire detection toolbox, banking on the technology to help stop fires quickly. [ABC News]

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Headline News:

• “US Stalls 165 Onshore Wind Projects” • The US Department of Defense stalled approvals for about 165 onshore wind projects on private land, citing national security concerns, the Financial Times reported. The report said the projects could total about 30 GW of capacity, enough to power 15 million homes. A common cause of delay is cancelled meetings. [reNews]

Wind turbines (Waldemar Brandt, Unsplash)

• “EU Green Hydrogen Scheme Embraces High-Tech Solar Foods” • Solar Foods sailed across the CleanTechnica radar in 2024 when it described plans to scale up Solein, a synthetic protein substance consisting of 65–70% protein, 5–8% fat, 10–15% dietary fiber, and 3–5% mineral nutrients. BalticSeaH2, a green hydrogen company, is supporting it now. [CleanTechnica]
• “Europe Faces China Clean Tech Dependency Risks” • Europe is heavily dependent on Chinese low-carbon technologies, with China supplying 98% of solar panels, 88% of lithium-ion batteries and 61% of inverters imported into the region in 2024. The non-profit Loom said “de-risking” policies have not led to much shift in clean-tech manufacturing geography. [reNews]
• “To Buy Or Not To Buy? That’s The Question Consumers Are Asking About EVs” • US consumers are paying a lot more to fill up their cars and trucks these days, and the spike in gasoline prices has some debating: Is an EV right for me? The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 30¢ per gallon in the past week to $4.43. [ABC News]
• “Trump’s Renewable Energy Crackdown Hits Legal Wall” • President Trump has taken aim at renewable energy, in an attempt to scale back efforts for a green transition. Trump has instead favored the expansion of the oil, gas, and coal, as well as the development of nuclear power. Now a court ruling rejects Trump’s efforts as unlawful. [OilPrice.com]

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• “Maritime Decarbonization Is Closer, Cheaper, And More Practical Than It Looks” • The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework came out of the latest meeting bruised, delayed, but still alive. That is not victory. The US has not been passive. Formal adoption is now scheduled for November 30 to December 3, 2026, after the US midterm elections. [CleanTechnica]

Ships in the Port of Singapore (Shawn, Unsplash, cropped)

• “Lessons from Chernobyl, 40 Years Later” • The Chernobyl Disaster had seismic political consequences. No less an authority than General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev speculated that Chernobyl, not his policy of perestroika, or economic reform, was the “real cause of the collapse of the Soviet Union five years later.” [The National Interest]
• “New NASA Satellite Is Watching Mexico City Sink In Real Time” • Mexico City has long been recognized as one of the fastest sinking sites in the world, but researchers didn’t have the ability to track the movement from space continuously until now. It is sinking at a rate of 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) each month, as water is removed from groundwater. [ABC News]
• “Solar Power Shields Farmers From Energy Crisis” • Times are bad for farmers in Bangladesh. Right when they needed a steady diesel supply to irrigate vast swathes of cropland – Boro paddies, seasonal vegetables, maize – the world entered what the head of the International Energy Agency has called “the biggest energy security threat in history.” [The Daily Star]
• “Meta Platforms Enters Solar-Power Pact” • Meta Platforms wants to get some of its solar power from space. The Facebook parent has agreed to purchase up to 1 GW of solar power from Overview Energy, a startup that aims to deploy satellites to provide power to customers on Earth’s surface. Overview plans for an in-space demonstration in 2028. [MSN]

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• “Start-up Produces Green Hydrogen from Just Sun and Water” • Green hydrogen could be a key to transforming our industries and energy systems, but so far it has been expensive, complex, and tied to grid infrastructure. Now photreon has developed a photoreactor panel that generates hydrogen directly from water and sunlight. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

Solar panels for generating hydrogen (KIT image)

• “SC Nuclear Plant Didn’t Maintain Key Safety Equipment For Years, Feds Say” • The VC Summer nuclear power plant north of Columbia failed for years to maintain a turbine-driven cooling pump, a key piece of safety equipment, that could help the plant continue running properly during an emergency, according to federal records and inspectors. [AOL.com]
• “Are Oil Companies Profiting From The Iran War? Experts Explain” • Some people assume oil companies have increased profits due to the Iran War, but earnings issued by some of the world’s largest oil companies in recent days presented a more complicated picture. While some had windfall profits, others reported surprising profit declines. [ABC News]
• “Africa’s Cellphone Towers Turn To Solar As Diesel Costs Surge” • Diesel, which powers the majority of Africa’s roughly 500,000 telecommunications towers, is more expensive and sometimes harder to secure in recent weeks as global fuel markets tightened following the conflict in Iran. A conversion to solar power is seen as urgent. [ABC News]
• “EPA Says Oil & Gas Operators Can Continue To Flare Past Long-Set Deadline” • The US EPA released guidance that will allow oil and gas operators to continue routine flaring, a harmful practice that unnecessarily releases dangerous pollutants into the air. Routine flaring was set to be phased out by May 7th after years of preparation. [CleanTechnica]

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• “In Colombia, 57 Nations Chart A Path To A Future Without Fossil Fuels” • The Guardian, unlike most mainstream media, covered the climate talks in some detail and reported that the participating governments were asked to develop national “road maps” that set forth how they will end the production and use of fossil fuels. France was one that did that. [CleanTechnica]

Conference (Transition Away Conference image)

• “Grid Connection Requested For US Fusion Power Plant” • Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology spinout company, has applied for grid connection. CFS said the application is the first request from a grid-scale fusion power plant developer to a major regional transmission organisation. [World Nuclear News]
• “House, Senate Negotiators Reach Deal On Next-Generation Nuclear, Solar Net Metering” • Lawmakers in Concord reached a deal to lay the groundwork for next-generation nuclear power in New Hampshire. If small, modular reactors are to be an energy source, New Hampshire lawmakers said they don’t want state laws or officials to get in the way. [WMUR]
• “Rice Is A Greenhouse Gas Emitter” • Rice farming has long been a major source of methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas formed when organic matter decomposes in flooded soils deprived of oxygen. Traditional rice paddies create exactly these conditions, making the crop one of the largest global agricultural contributors of methane. [CleanTechnica]
• “CPUC Protects Ratepayers, Rejects SoCalGas’ Attempt To Charge Customers For Hydrogen Pipeline” • The California PUC, in a written decision, denied a SoCalGas application that would have charged customers $266 million to fund the Angeles Link Project pipeline. SoCalGas can either fund the controversial project itself or drop it entirely. [CleanTechnica]

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