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Uruguay used to rely heavily on oil & gas-based power.
But as the economy grew and electricity demand threatened to overtake supply from the early 2010s,
it needed to add additional generating capacity, and fast.
New hydro wasn’t an option as it had already made the most of that resource.
To chart the way forward, the president appointed Ramón Méndez Galain,
a particle physicist from the private sector,
as the country’s director of energy
— a pos…

'Energy independent' Uruguay runs on 100% renewables for 10 straight months
Uruguay achieves energy independence by running on 100% renewable energy for 10 consecutive months, setting a global sustainability example.

"Europe eyes investments in Africa into clean energy and infrastructure"
#Europe #Africa #Energy

EU partners with Africa to step up clean power and infrastructure
European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

Climate realist Bill McKibben sees a turning point: despite the damage from global warming, renewable energy is surging worldwide.
China now exports more green tech than fossil fuels. Australia is racing ahead with solar and wind. The shift from extraction to clean energy is happening faster than many realize.
2026 could mark the year renewables truly dominate.

Charting The Changes That Will Lead To Renewable Energy Dominance In 2026 - CleanTechnica
Renewable energy is moving ahead all around the world, while the US sucks its thumb and whines about how good things were in the 1950s.

Job yield from industrial renewable capture systems is low. There's a need for a coherent policy approach using community and public ownership to build the ecological replacement economy.
Wind energy jobs ‘one in a million’ warns STUC | Morning Star
https://morningstaronline.co.uk…

"How Batteries, Not Natural Gas, Can Power the Data Center Boom"
#Batteries #Energy #Technology

How Batteries, Not Natural Gas, Can Power the Data Center Boom
Tech companies are turning to natural gas to help power the growing number of A.I. data centers in the U.S. Jigar Shah, a former Energy Department official, explains how installing batteries instead can help balance the grid, lower electricity bills, and support renewable energy.

Uruguay did what most nations still call impossible:
it built a power grid that runs almost entirely on renewables
—at half the cost of fossil fuels.
The physicist who led that transformation says the same playbook could work anywhere
—if governments have the courage to change the rules.
For Ramon Méndez Galain,
the energy transition isn’t just about climate
—it’s about economics.
Uruguay’s shift to renewables, he argues,
demonstrated that cl…

Uruguay’s Renewable Charge: A Small Nation, A Big Lesson For The World
Uruguay built a power grid that runs 99% on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. Here’s how its bold energy overhaul became a global model.

Interesting German project on granular tracking of renewable energy for (public) EV charging, and the use of data spaces to enable safe data exchange between various actors
https://www.dena.de/infocenter/gruener-strom-zum-mitnehmen/

Grüner Strom zum Mitnehmen
Wie sorgen virtuelle Bilanzierung und digitale Verbrauchsnachweise für Transparenz über grünen Strom bei Ladevorgängen? Antworten liefert das Factsheet.

Australia's renewable energy boom is coming—and it could solve a surprising problem.
Over the next decade, we'll build more clean energy infrastructure than the past 30 years combined. But where will thousands of construction workers live in regional towns already facing housing shortages?
A new RE-Alliance report shows worker accommodation can become lasting community assets: refurbished aged-care homes, workforce villages transformed into suburbs.

SwitchedOn podcast: Renewable construction boom can help fix regional housing crisis
RE-Alliance’s national director, Andrew Bray, discusses how the energy transition can deliver important consumer benefits, particularly in housing.

The main problem Trump and his backers have with renewable energy: we'll need less fossil fuels.

Pedaling backwards as fast as we can. :-(  
(While China and the rest of the world race forward into a new energy future.) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/climate/clean-energy-department-office…

Energy Department Reorganization Reflects Shift Away From Renewable Energy
The reorganization reflects the ongoing shift in the federal government’s energy priorities: less renewable energy, more fossil fuels.

“As we consider these three risks, we don’t have to speculate about how AI data centers might affect Massachusetts. Consider Ireland, a country with a similar population size, where AI has driven a data center boom. Warehouses full of servers are on pace to use one-third of Ireland’s electricity, drawing from fossil-fuel power plants and wind farms alike. That keeps old, dirty plants on the grid, sucks up renewable energy that otherwise would help replace fossil fuels, and drives up costs fo…

Michigan sues oil giants for alleged renewable energy collusion
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5703546-michigan-evs-oil-companies/

The architect of the London Eye wants to build a vast tidal power station in a 14-mile arc off the coast of Somerset
that could help Britain meet surging electricity demand to power artificial intelligence – and create a new race track to let cyclists skim over the Bristol Channel.
Julia Barfield, who designed the Eye and the i360 observation tower in Brighton, is part of a team that has drawn up the £11bn proposal.
It would use 125 underwater turbines to harness the power o…

Spain just fired up a biomass plant that fights wildfires while generating clean energy.
ACCIONA Energía's new 50 MW facility in Caceres uses forestry residues as fuel, clearing fire-prone vegetation while producing 380 GWh annually—enough to avoid 187,000 tonnes of CO2.
Beyond energy, it's creating 200 forest management jobs.

ACCIONA Energía starts renewable supply from Logrosan plant in Caceres
ACCIONA Energía has commenced supplying renewable energy from its Logrosan biomass plant located in Caceres, Spain, to the grid.

On Distributed Grid Support From Microgeneration (2007) - Using Renewable Energy (RE) distributed microgeneration to tackle intermittency? #microgen - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-distribut<…

On Distributed Grid Support From Microgeneration (2007)
Using Renewable Energy (RE) distributed microgeneration to tackle intermittency? #microgen

Anzahl der #Windkraftanlagen je Hersteller in #Deutschland mit Stand vom 22.12.2025.
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Offshore wind is about to get a major upgrade. Siemens Gamesa is developing a 21.5MW prototype turbine—a massive leap in capacity that could dramatically boost energy production at wind farms.
This isn't just about bigger turbines. It's about meeting renewable energy targets faster and cutting carbon emissions at scale.

Siemens Gamesa executive reveals plan for 21MW turbine
Siemens Gamesa executive says that long term aim is to commercialise its 21.5MW prototype turbine, once it is confirmed to be as reliable as existing models

Trump regime renames National Renewable Energy Laboratory to National Laboratory of the Rockies...
https://www.gravityisgone.com/a-collective-wtf-national-renewable-energy-laboratory-gets-a-trumpian-name-change/

'A Collective WTF': National Renewable Energy Laboratory Gets a Trumpian Name Change
NREL employees, many of whom joined the lab specifically to work toward its clean energy mission, are not happy about the oil-soaked leadership's moves.

Battery costs keep going down, good news for energy transition and renewable energy.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/12/12/batteries-now-cheap-enough-to-make-dispatchable-solar-economically-feasible/

Batteries now cheap enough to make dispatchable solar economically feasible
Energy think tank Ember says utility-scale battery costs have fallen to $65/MWh outside China and the United States, enabling solar power to be delivered when needed.

"How Batteries, Not Natural Gas, Can Power the Data Center Boom"
#Batteries #Energy
https://e360.yale.edu/featur…

How Batteries, Not Natural Gas, Can Power the Data Center Boom
Tech companies are turning to natural gas to help power the growing number of A.I. data centers in the U.S. Jigar Shah, a former Energy Department official, explains how installing batteries instead can help balance the grid, lower electricity bills, and support renewable energy.

JinkoSolar just shattered the world record for solar cell efficiency, hitting 27.79% with their n-type TOPCon technology—and they're targeting 28% by 2028.
Even more impressive: they achieved 33.84% efficiency with a perovskite-silicon tandem cell. These breakthroughs could be game-changing for renewable energy.

JinkoSolar achieves world record efficiency of 27.79% for TOPCon solar cell
The Chinese manufacturer says Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) has independently verified the result.

A welcome turning point. While electricity consumption continues to grow in China, large scale deployment of renewable energy generation means that coal-based generation has started to decline.
https://www.reuters.com/s…

ArcelorMittal is betting big on India's clean energy future with $900M in new projects.
The steel giant is building a 250MW wind farm, 300MW solar facility, and massive battery storage in Gujarat—cutting 1.59 million tons of CO2 annually. Combined with projects in Brazil and Argentina, they're adding 3.3GW of renewable capacity.

ArcelorMittal announces $900m renewable energy projects in India
ArcelorMittal has unveiled three new renewable energy projects with a combined nominal solar and wind capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW) in India, representing an total expenditure of about $900m.

🏄 London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/27/london-eye-architect-proposes-14-mile-tidal-power-station-off-somerset-coast

London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast
West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel

The most prominent American voice at the COP Climate Summit in Belém was that of the California governor, Gavin Newsom.
During the five days he spent in Brazil, Newsom described Donald Trump as an “invasive species”
and condemned his rollback of policies aimed at reducing emissions and expanding renewable energy.
Newsom, long considered a presidential hopeful, argued that,
as the US retreated, California would step up in its place as a
“stable, reliable” climat…

Sembcorp just made a major move in India's renewable energy space.
The company acquired a 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan that's already connected to the grid and backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement. This pushes their India renewable capacity past 7.6 GW and their global portfolio to 20.2 GW.

Sembcorp completes acquisition of 300 MW solar project in India
Sembcorp Industries has closed a full buyout of a grid-connected solar facility in western India, adding a long-term contracted 300 MW asset to its renewable energy operations in the country.

From David Suzuki
Unstoppable renewable energy revolution powers on
There’s good news and bad news on the climate front. Unfortunately, the bad news is horrific, as accelerating extreme weather-related events and other unfolding climate catastrophes show. But there are signs of hope. We just have to stop dragging our feet.

"M&S launches new programme to help suppliers source renewable electricity"
#Energy #Renewables

Trotz stark gesunkener Kosten für #Solarenergie plant die Türkei, bis 2030 rund 8,7 Milliarden US-Dollar in inländischen #Kohlekraftwerke zu verschwenden.
Diese Förderung liegt deutlich über den tatsächlichen

$8.7 billion coal subsidy contradicts Türkiye's renewable goals | Ember
Redirecting the $8.7 billion allocated for coal over four years to modernising the grid could enable new capacity for wind and solar investments in Türkiye.

No Blood for Oil: Demand a Fossil-Free Future! #environment

No Blood for Oil: Demand a Fossil-Free Future!
2026 should be the year we transition away from oil, coal and gas – not launch conflicts to drill for them. Clinging to fossil fuels locks us into a cycle of violence, volatility, and authoritarianism. Every new fossil fuel project adds fuel to a climate crisis already displacing millions. True security doesn't come from controlling pipelines; it comes from renewable energy that serves communities, not billionaires. Over 80 countries are committed to a roadmap for a fossil-free future. Let’…

This article just cited the Finnish Michaux study. There are others. The whole "industrial renewable energy capture systems" wager has inadequate foundations, which is why the only way is to use much less energy. Hence #degrowth See my article and linked report for the UK case.
Is There Enough Metal to Replace Oil? - CounterPunch.org

Is There Enough Metal to Replace Oil?
A key issue for the accomplishment of renewables is power storage because of the impact of wind and solar intermittency, both of which are highly intermittent. Most studies assume gas will be the buffer for intermittency. Other than using fossil fuel such as gas as a buffer, an adequate power storage system to handle intermittency will require 30 times more material than what electric vehicles require with current plans, meaning the scope is much larger than the current paradigm allows.

"Trump claims China doesn’t use wind power - but the world’s largest wind farm is there"
#China #Energy #US #USA…

Trump ‘can’t find’ any wind farms in China. Is he looking hard enough?
Trump used the WEF in Davos to double-down on his attacks against renewable energy. But was anything he said accurate?

"Saudi Arabia connects 7.8 GWh battery storage project to grid"
#SaudiArabia #Batteries #Energy

Saudi Arabia connects 7.8 GWh battery storage project to grid
Saudi Electricity Co. has completed a massive storage project across three sites, enhancing grid stability and renewable integration. Once fully operational, the installation will become the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS).

"The results speak for themselves. Today, Uruguay produces nearly 99% of its electricity from renewable sources, with only a small fraction—roughly 1%–3%—coming from flexible thermal plants, such as those powered by natural gas. They are used only when hydroelectric power cannot fully cover periods when wind and solar energy are low. The energy mix is diverse: while hydropower accounts for 45%, wind can contribute up to 35% of total electricity, and biomass—once considered a waste probl…

Bloomberg News: «There is still a very real gap in the current value, or stock, of all the investments that the US and China have out in the world. At the end of 2024, the total value of US companies' long-term physical investments overseas was some $6.8 trillion», 5 more than China.
https://archive.is/WR8NN…

Why is Greenpeace East Asia releasing an #AI report that doesn't include a single company based in East Asia?
It also does not include an single social factor, only ranking on energy, which seems to go against @… own core on centering communities when campaig…

Review of the cost structure for connecting generators to the grid really is long overdue.
Instead of charging Scottish generators more to connect to the grid, the UK government should be investing to increase energy storage to make the most of our renewable generation capacity.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/new…

Plans for huge wind farm paused over 'unfair' grid charges
A developer warns that a development will not be built unless "unfair" transmission charges are overhauled.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory no longer exists.
Release: Energy Department Renames NREL 'National Lab of the Rockies' | NREL
https://www.nrel.gov/news/detail/press/2025/news-release-energy-department-renames-nrel-'national-lab-of-the-rockies'

A first for Germany: a 37.4 MWp solar PV plant has been approved to deliver aFRR. This will help balance the grid by curtailing during periods of surplus supply, and by providing upwards power during periods of negative prices when the plant is already curtailed.
https://www.

Germany's first PV plant prequalified for secondary control power (aFRR) | Entelios - We are moving Energy
Entelios, Sunnic & 50Hertz prequalify Germany’s first PV plant for aFRR – milestone for flexible renewable grid stability.

Longi just hit a major breakthrough in flexible solar tech: 33.35% efficiency for a perovskite-silicon tandem cell.
That's certified by NREL and represents a huge leap forward. The cell uses a clever dual-buffer layer design for better durability—it kept over 97% efficiency after bending and heat stress tests.
This could unlock solar panels that bend and flex for new applications.

Longi achieves 33.35% efficiency for flexible perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
The Chinese manufacturer said the tandem device was developed through a dual-buffer layer strategy that improves interfacial adhesion while preserving efficient charge extraction. The efficiency result was certified by the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

"Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s annual review into employment finds solar held over 43% of global jobs in the renewable energy sector in 2024. 

Michigan Attorney General
Dana Nessel on Friday
filed an antitrust lawsuit against four major oil companies,
asserting they have colluded for decades to forestall competition from renewable energy,
including electric vehicles.
The suit filed in U.S. District Court in western Michigan
names BP, Chevron, Exxon, Shell and the American Petroleum Institute.
The suit said the companies acted
"as a cartel, agreeing to reduce the production and d…

Der israelische Energieentwickler #Econergy steigt mit zwei geplanten Batteriespeicherprojekten in Bad Lauchstädt in den deutschen #Speichermarkt ein.
Die Anlagen mit insgesamt 435 MW sollen ab Ende 2026 gebaut werden und ergänzen das laufende 100-MW-Projekt in

Deutscher Speichermarkt wächst:Econergy sichert sich 435 MW Batteriespeicher in Deutschland
Kfar Saba – Econergy Renewable Energy Ltd. setzt ihren Wachstumskurs im europäischen Speichermarkt fort und baut die Präsenz in Deutschland deutlich aus....

"Known for its oil, Texas became a renewable energy leader. Now it’s being unplugged."
#US #USA #America #Energy

Known for its oil, Texas became a renewable energy leader. Now it’s being unplugged.
The state was to get $400 million for solar energy in disadvantaged communities. The Trump administration took it all back.

38 coastal, remote, and island communities are getting a lifeline for their fragile energy grids.
Through the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project, they're designing microgrids, exploring local renewable generation, and hardening systems against extreme weather. The goal: reliable, affordable power that can withstand the next storm.

38 Coastal, Remote, & Island Communities To Pursue Energy Reliability via Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Latest Cohort Is Program’s Biggest Yet, With Broad Geographic Representation By Justin Daugherty, NLR Remote and island communities face unique energy challenges—but these challenges also present unique opportunities to increase energy affordability, reliability, and security. In their efforts to address ... [continued]

"Finnish Town Pioneers Renewable Energy Storage Solutions with World’s Largest Sand Battery"
#Finland #Energy #Renewables

Finnish Town Pioneers Renewable Energy Storage Solutions with World's Largest Sand Battery | Happy Eco News
Finland's renewable energy storage solutions using the world's largest sand battery cut emissions by 70% in Pornainen. The system stores 100 megawatt-hours of thermal energy from solar and wind sources, heating the entire town for weeks while eliminating oil dependence and reducing costs.

The Trump administration on Monday said it would
pause leases for five #wind #farms under construction off the east coast
🔥essentially gutting the country’s nascent offshore wind industry
in a sharp escalation of Trump’s crusade against the renewable energy source.
The decision injected uncertainty into…

Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast
The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.

"Q&A: What UK’s record auction for offshore wind means for bills and clean power by 2030"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Q&A: What UK’s record auction for offshore wind means for bills and clean power by 2030 - Carbon Brief
A record-breaking amount of new offshore wind capacity has been secured at the UK’s latest auction for renewable energy projects.

"German renewable energy shift slowed in 2025"
#Germany #Energy #Renewables

German renewable energy shift slowed in 2025
The share of renewables in German power production almost stagnated in 2025, data showed Monday, as concerns grow about a shift away from green policies under conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

"Record 8.4 GW of offshore wind capacity secured in UK’s latest renewable energy auction"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Anzahl der #Windkraftanlagen je Hersteller in #Deutschland mit Stand vom 12.01.2026.
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Big milestone for Australia's energy transition: Hanwha Energy just got approval for a massive 100 MW battery in southeast Queensland.
This isn't just storage—it'll capture surplus solar, power 15,000 homes during peak demand, and provide critical grid stability services.
A major step toward a more resilient, renewable-powered grid.

Korean company secures grid connection approval for its first big battery in Australia
A two-hour, 100 megawatt battery energy storage system has received approval to connect to the south-east Queensland grid and help stabilise it.

"Atlas Renewable Energy energizes 201 MW solar park in Colombia"
#Colombia #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

Atlas Renewable Energy energizes 201 MW solar park in Colombia
Atlas Renewable Energy says its 201 MW solar project in Ibagué represents the company’s first utility-scale installation in Colombia and is supported by financing from multilateral and local lenders.

The emerald waters of Qarhan Salt Lake on the Tibetan Plateau
beckon tourists
—and hold a bounty of lithium,
a critical ingredient in batteries for cars and renewable energy storage.
Brines in the 160-kilometer-wide lake yielded more than 50,000 tons of lithium carbonate last year,
enough for hundreds of thousands of electric cars.

"Adani Green Energy commissions 307.4 MW of renewables in India"
#India #Energy #Renewables

Adani Green Energy commissions 307.4 MW of renewables in India
Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) has commissionied an aggregate 307.4 MW of renewable energy capacity at Khavda in Gujarat, India.

Australia's coal heartland is getting a clean energy makeover.
Flow Power just secured financing for a massive 100MW battery in Victoria's Latrobe Valley—right where the old Hazelwood coal plant once stood. The project pairs large-scale solar and wind with storage to deliver reliable renewable power by 2028.
It's a powerful symbol of the energy transition taking root in coal country.

Flow Power reaches financial close on its first stand-alone big battery, in Victorian coal country
Australia renewables gentailer reaches financial close on its first "battery only" project – and its largest project of any sort, to date – in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.

"World Appears on Track to Triple Renewable Capacity by 2030"
#Energy #Renewables
https://e360.yale.edu/di…

World Appears on Track to Triple Renewable Capacity by 2030

Oman just hit a major renewable energy milestone.
Masdar's Ibri III project combines a 500MW solar plant with a 100MWh battery system—the country's first large-scale solar-plus-storage facility. It'll power 33,000 homes and cut CO2 emissions by over 500,000 tonnes yearly, pushing Oman closer to its 30% renewable electricity target by 2030.

Masdar achieves financial close for Ibri III power project in Oman
Masdar, alongside its consortium partners, has achieved the financial close for the Ibri III Solar Independent Power Project in Oman.

"New uses for everyday spaces: South Korea turns parking lots into solar power hubs"
#SouthKorea #SolarPower #Energy

New uses for everyday spaces: South Korea turns parking lots into solar power hubs | The Optimist Daily
South Korea will require large parking lots to install solar canopies, expanding renewable energy while offering everyday benefits to drivers.

A breakthrough for renewable energy storage: Italian company GES has developed a manganese-hydrogen battery that could reshape the grid.
It costs just €0.02 per kWh per cycle—dramatically undercutting lithium-ion—while lasting 10,000 cycles at 75% efficiency. Commercial rollout expected in 2027.

GES rolls out manganese-hydrogen battery with significant cost edge over lithium-ion
The Italian company said the manganese-hydrogen battery it has developed represents an advanced solution for long-duration energy storage. The technology enables energy to be stored for many hours or even days, overcoming the structural limitations of lithium-ion batteries.

Anzahl der #Windkraftanlagen je Hersteller in #Deutschland mit Stand vom 01.12.2025.
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New York just doubled down on clean energy in a big way.
The state's Power Authority approved an ambitious update: 5.5 GW of renewable capacity including solar, wind, and innovative compressed air storage. That's 2.5 GW more than previously planned.
The goal? Help develop 15 GW total to hit climate targets while keeping costs down as demand surges.

NYPA adopts 5.5-GW renewables plan amid concerns over affordability, policy changes
Developers with major solar, wind and storage projects in the New York Power Authority’s updated plan include AES, EDF Renewable Energy, Forward Power and Orenda.

South Australia is getting a major energy upgrade.
Engie and Sungrow just broke ground on the Pelican Point battery storage system—a massive 200MW/400MWh facility that'll power over 29,400 homes while stabilizing the renewable-rich grid.
Expected online in late 2027, it's a key piece of the region's clean energy transition.

Construction begins on Engie’s Pelican Point BESS in South Australia
Sungrow and Engie have started construction on the Pelican Point grid-forming battery energy storage system (BESS) project in South Australia, marking a key step in the state’s clean energy transition.

Anzahl der #Windkraftanlagen je Hersteller in #Deutschland mit Stand vom 28.10.2025.
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Trump announced on Wednesday that he is repealing the Biden-era federal fuel economy standards,
significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
It marks the US president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and federal support for cleaner-running vehicles and renewable energy.
Burning gasoline is a significant contributor to global heating and transportation is the largest source of greenho…

"US would reach 100% renewable energy by 2148 at current pace"
#US #USA #America #Energy

US would reach 100% renewable energy by 2148 at current pace
China is on track to reach a fully renewable energy system by 2051, nearly a century earlier than the United States, according to a global study covering 150 countries.

Hithium just made a bold move into long-duration energy storage with three major launches: a massive 1,300Ah battery cell, a 6.9 MW/55.2 MWh system, and a lithium-sodium hybrid specifically designed for power-hungry AI data centers.
The goal? Solve renewable energy's intermittency problem while meeting AI's exploding electricity demands.

Hithium pushes into long-duration storage and AI data centres with 1,300Ah cell, 6.9 MW/55.2 MWh system, and lithium-sodium hybrid
Chinese battery maker Hithium unveils 1300Ah cell, integrated long-duration system, and lithium-sodium LDES solution for AI data centers.

California just got a major upgrade for electric fleets. Terawatt Infrastructure opened a new charging hub in Rialto with 18 fast chargers, all powered by 100% renewable energy from solar canopies.
The facility includes a driver lounge, automated entry, and 24/7 security—plus it's creating jobs in a sector that already employs over 119,000 workers in SoCal.

Another EV Charging Hub Running On Renewable Energy Launches In California - CleanTechnica
A new hub with 18 fast chargers for fleet vehicles.

"How Spain’s community solar revolution is helping families power up and costs go down"
#Spain #SolarPower #Energy

How Spain’s community solar revolution is helping families power up and costs go down | The Optimist Daily
Spain’s community energy movement is transforming rooftops into renewable hubs, lowering bills, and helping families escape fuel poverty.

Uruguay just proved the skeptics wrong. In only two years, the country shifted to 98% renewable electricity—and poverty rates dropped as a result.
This wasn't some slow, painful transition. It was rapid, economically beneficial, and shows that decarbonization doesn't have to hurt. The economic case for clean energy is real, and we need to stop being afraid to make it.

The Way Things Are Is Not the Way They Have to Be
Award-winning journalist Natasha Hakimi Zapata shows that ‘Another World Is Possible’.

Nigeria is advancing its renewable energy goals by investing in local solar panel production, aiming to generate 30% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/17/african-nations-promote-locally-produced-solar-pan…

African Nations Promote Locally Produced Solar Panels - CleanTechnica
Solar manufacturing is beginning to take place in many parts of Africa as local companies leverage the transfer of technology.

Your EV could soon power your home—and help stabilize the entire grid.
Hyundai and Kia are rolling out Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home tech across Korea, Europe, and the U.S., turning electric cars into mobile power banks. The systems let EVs store renewable energy, cut electricity costs, and provide backup power during outages or peak demand.

Hyundai Motor Group Expands EV Energy Services with Vehicle to Grid and Vehicle to Home - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Hyundai Motor and Kia expand Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services, enabling electric vehicles (EVs) to store, supply and share electricity with grids and homes Launch Korea’s first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot service for customers, supporting Jeju’s renewable-energy goals Expand Europe’s EV energy services by advancing from Smart Charging (V1G) service to ... [continued]

"Oxford United to Build UK’s First All-Electric Football Stadium"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Football

Oxford United to Build UK’s First All-Electric Football Stadium | Happy Eco News
Oxford United will build the UK’s first all-electric football stadium, a 16,000-seat venue powered entirely by renewable energy. Featuring solar panels, heat pumps, and timber construction, the £150 million project will slash emissions by 80%. Alongside football, it will host events, a hotel, and community facilities—redefining sustainable stadium design.

A major breakthrough in clean energy just dropped from Sweden.
Researchers have cracked the code on producing hydrogen from sunlight and water—without using platinum, the expensive and scarce metal that's been a bottleneck for years.
Instead, they're using conductive plastic particles. This could make green hydrogen way more affordable and scalable for renewable energy.

India is rolling out millions of smart meters that are doing more than tracking energy use—they're fundamentally reshaping the grid.
As rooftop solar and EVs spread, decentralized RF mesh networks connect devices affordably while multiple vendors collaborate to keep the system resilient. The focus: financial sustainability and renewable energy ambitions.

India’s smart metering boom reshapes grid through decentralized IoT
India’s power system is rapidly decentralizing as electricity demand, rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and distributed generation expand, turning a one-way grid into a dynamic network that increasingly depends on decentralized data systems such as RF mesh networks.

In Colombia, the Shangri-La solar project has launched, providing power for over 214,000 families annually and offsetting nearly 161,000 tons of CO2 emissions, while creating over 2,100 jobs. https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/15/one-of-the-la…

One Of The Largest Solar Power Installations In Colombia Just Launched - CleanTechnica
Atlas Renewable Energy recently launched the Shangri-La solar project, which is  located in Ibagué, Tolima.

"Renewable energy project approvals hit record high in GB in 2025, data shows"
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Huawei just launched FusionSolar 9.0, and it's a game-changer for renewable energy grids.
The platform combines solar-plus-storage with AI-driven management and grid-forming inverters that actively support weak grids instead of just feeding into them. It includes real-time optimization and fault detection, transforming solar plants into stability assets for grids with high renewable penetration.

Huawei unveils FusionSolar 9.0 platform with AI, grid-forming tech
Huawei's FusionSolar 9.0 is a new integrated solar-plus-storage platform featuring smart inverters, AI-driven management, and grid-forming capabilities to turn solar plants into active grid-support assets. It boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances stability in weak grids with high renewable penetration, according to the company.

"Rare Win for Renewable Energy: Trump Administration Funds Geothermal Network Expansion"
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Rare Win for Renewable Energy: Trump Administration Funds Geothermal Network Expansion - Inside Climate News
A first-in-the-nation heating and cooling network in Massachusetts is set to double in size. 

At Redwood Coast Airport in California, older Nissan Leafs are enhancing grid resilience after being utilized as power generation stations, cutting costs and supporting renewable energy efforts. https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/14/used-evs-pu…

Used EVs Pull New Duty As Guardians Of The Grid - CleanTechnica
Two older Nissan LEAFs are featured front and center in a new microgrid project that showcases the value of used EVs.

California is turning a water crisis into a clean energy opportunity.
The Westlands Water District plans to build up to 21 GW of solar on farmland that's been fallowed due to water shortages in the San Joaquin Valley. The project aims to preserve agriculture viability while creating new jobs for farmworkers in the renewable energy sector.

California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on fallowed farmland
A California water district has adopted a long-term plan to develop up to 21 GW of solar generation on agricultural land fallowed due to water shortages.

"Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China’s Wind and Solar Buildout"
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Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China's Wind and Solar Buildout

Australia just hit a massive milestone in its clean energy future.
The final tower is up on EnergyConnect—1,500 steel giants stretching across three states to link NSW, Victoria, and South Australia's power grids. These towers weigh up to 60,000kg and stand 65m high.
Due for completion by late 2026, this grid connection will unlock renewable energy flow across the country.

Last of 1,500 steel towers in Australia's largest transmission project erected finally erected
The last of more than 1,500 steel towers, each weighing around 60 tonnes, has been erected on the country's biggest transmission project.

South Australia just hit a major clean energy milestone: 100% renewable power for an entire week, and 90% over the last month.
The state's wind and solar mix is proving that reliable renewable grids aren't just possible—they're happening now. With new transmission links and battery storage, they're on track for 100% net renewables by 2027.

South Australia averages 100 pct wind and solar over week, 90 pct over last 28 days
Wind and solar production beat state demand needs over last week in South Australia, and provide an average 90 pct over the last month.

Uruguay just proved the impossible is possible: they flipped their entire economy to 98% renewable energy in just two years—and slashed poverty in the process.
The secret? They turned crisis into opportunity, made the economic case for clean energy, and sold excess power to neighbors for profit.
No fossil fuel industry to fight made it easier, but the lessons are universal.

The Way Things Are Is Not the Way They Have to Be
Award-winning journalist Natasha Hakimi Zapata shows that ‘Another World Is Possible’.

Tata Power just flipped the switch on their biggest solar project ever—a massive 1.4 GW solar farm in Rajasthan that'll generate enough clean electricity annually to power millions of homes.
The power heads to three Indian states, using cutting-edge bifacial panels for maximum efficiency. A huge win for India's renewable energy push.

Tata Power Commissions 1.4-Gigawatt Solar Farm Just Before Year End - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Tata Power commissioned a 1.4-gigawatt (GW) solar power plant in Rajasthan, India, just before the end of the year. The INR 54.9 billion ($611 million) project is actually the largest solar power plant Tata Power has ever built. Approximately 2.454 ... [continued]

"Ghana, Switzerland partner on $200 million rooftop solar rollout"
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Ghana, Switzerland partner on $200 million rooftop solar rollout
Ghana’s new clean energy program, backed by Switzerland’s Klik Foundation, will install 4,000 rooftop systems totaling 137 MW to expand renewable capacity and cut emissions.

Guangzhou is quietly becoming a blueprint for sustainable cities.
The Chinese megacity has transformed urban living with vertical gardens replacing concrete, parks built over malls, and green spaces woven throughout. They're prioritizing clean transit and renewable energy while proving dense cities can actually improve quality of life.

2025 Highlight: Guangzhou Shows a Potential Future of Clean City Living - CleanTechnica
Looking back on 2025, my trip to Guangzhou in November was one of the most eye-opening experiences. I knew that the media portrays a distorted and outdated picture of China, but I really didn't grasp how much until seeing it with my own eyes on this latest trip. While visiting, my wife and I frequently talked about how it was like visiting the future. Everything was relatively new, even compared to when a friend was stationed at the embassy there a little over a decade ago. Technology was every…

Australia is proving electric buses work at scale. New South Wales and Adelaide are converting entire fleets, using regenerative braking and renewable energy to slash emissions.
Volvo just launched a zero-emission coach chassis there, and early results show these buses aren't just cleaner—they're more comfortable and efficient for passengers and drivers alike.

"In Malawi, a rural community shines bright with 100% solar power milestone"
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In Malawi, a rural community shines bright with 100% solar power milestone
LILONGWE — Four years ago, a U.K.-based charity, SolarAid, set out to provide solar-powered electricity to every home in Kasakula, a village around 90 kilometers, or 56 miles, from Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe. The project was aimed at demonstrating the potential for distributing and maintaining renewable energy in rural Africa. Today, SolarAid says it has installed […]

"Sembcorp completes acquisition of 300 MW solar project in India"
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Sembcorp completes acquisition of 300 MW solar project in India
Sembcorp Industries has closed a full buyout of a grid-connected solar facility in western India, adding a long-term contracted 300 MW asset to its renewable energy operations in the country.

"UK unveils ‘carbon budget delivery plan’ to get back on track for net zero targets"
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"Will Trump’s climate criticism backfire? New poll shows most US voters support Paris Agreement"
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Donald Trump thinks climate change is a ‘hoax’. Do US voters agree?
New research shows that even Republican voters support funding more research into renewable energy sources.