The Trump administration has dropped its legal challenge against a court ruling that overturned a federal freeze on wind energy projects. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit dismissed the appeal following a voluntary motion by the Justice Department. This decision upholds a December 2025 ruling by Judge ...

Europe has already established a powerful defense against energy price volatility through decades of efficiency gains. Data from the Odyssee-MURE project reveals that EU final energy consumption in 2024 was 249 million tonnes of oil equivalent lower than it would have been without improvements made since 2000. This 29% reduction ...

Designer Ahmad Eghtesad has unveiled a visionary concept titled the Baobab Waterfall, a floating infrastructure project designed to address Madagascar’s severe energy crisis and social challenges. Inspired by the resilient native baobab tree, this maritime structure utilizes deep-ocean water to generate significant renewable electricity. Beyond its primary role as a ...

IBC Solar has successfully launched the Veringenstadt agrivoltaic project in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, marking a significant advancement in dual-use land management. By integrating 8.5 MWp of solar capacity with ongoing farming operations, the facility generates 11 GWh of electricity annually, sufficient to power over 3,100 households. The project distinguishes itself through ...

A newly formed industry group, the ABLC, has launched to position sodium-ion batteries as a cornerstone of United States energy storage, manufacturing, and national security. By advocating for federal policies that support domestic production, the coalition aims to provide a scalable, cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion technology. As electricity demand from ...

A new report from Eurelectric and AFRY highlights that long-duration energy storage (LDES) is becoming a viable solution for Europe’s evolving power grid. By providing flexibility over periods exceeding eight hours, these technologies—including iron-air batteries, compressed air, and liquid air storage—can mitigate grid congestion and reduce renewable energy curtailment. The ...

Spain’s self-consumption energy sector experienced a significant surge in storage capacity last year, with new installations rising by 65 percent. According to data from the Spanish solar association Unión Española Fotovoltaica (UNEF), the market reached 540 MWh of new capacity, up from 327 MWh the previous year. This expansion was ...

Honda has entered into a strategic partnership with battery startup QuantumScape to advance the development of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. Following a period of private evaluation, the two companies have formalized a multi-year joint research agreement focused on both battery technology and the manufacturing processes required to scale production ...

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a vital system of ocean currents that transports tropical heat to Europe, appears more resilient than previously feared. While climate models have long warned that global warming could trigger a catastrophic collapse of this "conveyor belt" by freshening North Atlantic waters, recent data from ...