Energy, fusion, batteries, and the decarbonization stack.
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Puerto Rico is set to significantly bolster its fragile power grid with a nearly $490 million Department of Energy loan for a large-scale battery storage project. This investment underscores the critical role of energy storage in grid modernization and resilience, even as broader
Illinois's ambitious program to convert retired coal plants into solar and battery storage facilities has stalled, exposing the steep regulatory and environmental barriers of recycling legacy fossil fuel infrastructure.
SpaceX's decision to power its Texas semiconductor plant with natural gas instead of Tesla solar highlights the limits of renewables for high-uptime industrial manufacturing.
NIO is expanding its unique battery swapping infrastructure to its new Firefly sub-brand while rolling out advanced fifth-generation stations, signaling a strategic commitment to its alternative EV power model amidst evolving industry charging standards.
Envision Group has integrated an AI-driven management system into its 12.8 gigawatt-hour battery storage cluster in northern China, highlighting a global shift toward software-orchestrated grid stability.
The activation of a 500 MWh Tesla Megapack facility in Texas highlights the critical role of high-capacity storage in managing the intermittency of regional renewable generation.
California achieved a significant energy milestone in May, with solar power generating 51% of the state's electricity, marking a global first for a major economy. This record underscores the advancing integration of utility-scale solar into complex grids.
As Commonwealth Fusion Systems secures fresh funding and Thea Energy wins federal backing, the fusion sector is shifting its focus from plasma physics to the industrial scaling of high-temperature superconducting magnets.
Origis Energy's Rockhound solar complex in West Texas has activated an additional 500 megawatts, bringing its operational capacity to nearly 1 gigawatt. This milestone represents half of the project's planned total, signaling a substantial expansion of utility-scale solar in the
San Jose-based Antora Energy is scaling up its thermal battery technology, using ultra-hot carbon blocks to deliver continuous industrial heat and zero-emission power to energy-intensive sectors.
As Lower Saxony grapples with the high operational costs of its world-first hydrogen train fleet, the superior economics of battery-electric alternatives are forcing a difficult infrastructure pivot.
SANY introduces the SKT145Ei, a fully electric, cabless autonomous haul truck featuring millimeter-wave radar guidance, marking a significant step in mining electrification and automation.
Hawaiian Electric plans to add 500 MW of firm generation capacity on O‘ahu and expand renewables and storage across Hawaiʻi Island and Maui, marking a major step toward 100% renewable energy.
Renewable energy sources in the US have crossed the 30% mark of total electricity generation in early 2026, driven by significant gains in solar, wind, and battery storage capacity.
Global power demand is rising sharply, with renewables overtaking coal for the first time as the primary electricity source, signaling a pivotal shift in the energy landscape.
Isuzu's trial of a rapid battery-swapping system for electric garbage trucks in Yokohama aims to eliminate charging downtime and boost commercial EV efficiency.
Hyundai Motor Group has opened its first group-operated waste-to-hydrogen production and refueling facility, aiming to localize hydrogen supply, cut transport costs, and enhance regional energy self-sufficiency in Korea.
Janus Electric is converting 67 Class 8 diesel trucks into battery-swap electric vehicles, addressing heavy-duty freight electrification with scalable modular technology.
Geely's new electric vehicle powertrain achieves a record 93.8% efficiency, signaling a major leap in reducing energy losses and improving EV range and performance.
PJM Interconnection’s traditional capacity auction system is failing to meet rising electricity demand from data centers, prompting proposed reforms to accelerate power infrastructure development.
China is transitioning from electric passenger vehicles to heavy-duty battery-electric trucks, marking a significant shift that could disrupt global diesel markets and accelerate the transport sector’s energy transition.
Solar power generated a record 52 TWh in Europe last month, accounting for 25% of the EU’s electricity and overtaking coal for the first time.
The Pentagon's concerns over wind turbines disrupting military radar systems have stalled more than 150 wind energy projects, complicating US renewable energy expansion.
A surge in energy prices in Ohio is causing a significant rise in power shutoffs, affecting 7.7% of utility customers and highlighting systemic affordability challenges.