Norway has officially implemented a ban on deep sea mining exploration and development within its Arctic waters, a moratorium set to last until at least late 2029. The decision follows intense negotiations between the government and green opposition parties, marking a significant policy shift for the Nordic nation. By halting mineral extraction projects and ending […]
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Solar energy has officially surpassed wind to become the primary renewable power source in the United States, following more than two years of market dominance. Recent data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that utility-scale solar now accounts for 163.4 GW of total capacity, edging out wind’s 160.9 GW. This milestone reflects a […]
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Major technology firms and aerospace startups are shifting their focus to low Earth orbit to address the massive resource demands of modern artificial intelligence. By deploying data centers into space, companies hope to bypass the power and cooling constraints of terrestrial infrastructure. These orbital facilities aim to utilize constant solar energy and radiative cooling to […]
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Recent polling suggests a significant disconnect between the Trump administration’s anti-renewable policies and the preferences of its core constituency. While federal actions have stalled numerous green energy projects, over half of Republican and Trump voters express support for utility-scale solar. This support surges to 70% when projects utilize domestic solar modules and American labor. As […]
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The European energy storage sector has reached a significant turning point, evolving from a fragmented market of experimental pilot projects into a mature, capital-intensive infrastructure industry. According to recent data, the continent’s utility-scale energy storage pipeline has surged to over 130GW across 3,000 projects in 37 countries. With roughly 19GW currently operational, the industry is […]
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Google has finalized a major renewable energy deal with TotalEnergies to secure 1 GW of solar power for its Texas-based data centers. The agreement involves the purchase of 28 TWh of electricity over a 15-year term, sourced from two massive solar projects currently under development. As the demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure surges, this partnership […]
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Chinese renewable energy giant Sungrow is expanding its global footprint with a significant €230 million investment in a new manufacturing facility in Wałbrzych, Poland. This 65,400-square-meter plant will produce solar inverters and energy storage systems, boasting an annual capacity of 20GW and 12.5GWh respectively. Scheduled to begin operations within a year, the facility marks Sungrow’s […]
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The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has introduced a new regulatory framework allowing consumers to generate and store their own solar power. Initially focusing on the energy-intensive agricultural sector, the policy encourages the adoption of solar systems and battery storage to reduce reliance on the traditional power grid. This initiative represents a critical step toward […]
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Recent research from the University of Florence indicates that while agrivoltaic systems can reduce potato yields by approximately 15%, they offer significant advantages in water conservation. By analyzing a 1 MW facility in Italy, researchers found that moderate shading helps retain soil moisture and extends the crop’s growth cycle, particularly during high-temperature periods. Despite the […]
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The global energy storage sector witnessed a transformative year in 2025 as total cell shipments skyrocketed by nearly 95% to reach 612.39 GWh. According to InfoLink Consulting, the market underwent a rapid shift from a surplus of inventory to a tight supply-demand balance between the second and third quarters. While Chinese manufacturers maintain a strong […]
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