Renewable Energy

sonnen files for insolvency in Germany as US sales double

Residential battery storage maker sonnen filed for insolvency in Germany while reporting doubled US sales and expansion plans.

YouTuber makes a fully functioning solar cell at home using a microwave

A YouTuber demonstrates how to construct a functioning solar cell at home using a microwave, showcasing an accessible renewable energy project.

Google funds a 1GW virtual power plant with Voltus on the PJM grid

Google is funding a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant operated by Voltus on the PJM grid to meet its power capacity demands across 13 states.

Solar Power Keeps Insisting Upon Itself, Red State Or Blue

Solar power has helped reduce wholesale electricity rates in Texas and California over five years, demonstrating broad appeal regardless of political affiliation.

How Google is building a gigawatt-scale power plant—without building a power plant

Google announced a gigawatt-scale virtual power plant deal with Voltus to reduce peak electricity demand without building new physical infrastructure.

Tesla profits drop 43% in Q3

Endurance Energy hits a brief milestone in its quest for undersea geothermal power

Endurance Energy's underwater geothermal generator produced more electricity than it consumed for 8.7 seconds during a test deployment off the Oregon coast.

Three dormant US nuclear reactors are being restarted to power AI data centers

Three dormant US nuclear reactors are being restarted to provide dedicated power for artificial intelligence data center operations.

Canada Stabs Trump In Back With New Offshore Wind Plan

Canada is developing an offshore wind power project from the Nova Scotia coast aimed at supplying energy-demanding regions including parts of the US.

Europe Wants Data Centers. Its Climate Goals Are Getting in the Way

European policymakers are struggling to balance AI and data center expansion ambitions against climate goals, as district heating initiatives for data center waste heat face regulatory obstacles.

From backup to energy management: how batteries are changing India's power needs

Indian businesses are shifting from backup-focused battery discussions to strategic energy management, driven by rapid renewable expansion and changing electricity demand patterns.

The Economics Of Climate Free Riding Have Changed

The economics of climate action are shifting as low-carbon alternatives become more cost-effective and mature, changing the incentive structure for nations that previously benefited from climate free-riding.

US restarts three shut-down nuclear reactors to feed AI data centers

The US has restarted three previously shut-down nuclear reactors to provide power to AI data centers, addressing growing electricity demands of AI infrastructure.

Beyond carbon pricing: India must build an ecosystem that helps industry translate climate ambition into industrial real

India's Carbon Credit Trading System provides price signals but industrial decarbonization requires broader policy support including technology deployment, infrastructure and affordable finance.

Can round-the-clock renewable power dethrone coal in India? Not unless innovation leads the way

An opinion piece argues that India needs technological innovation to make round-the-clock renewable power economically competitive against coal beyond current tender success.

Amazon makes vague commitment to unproven nuclear tech to power Indiana datacenters

Amazon is funding X-energy to develop small modular reactors in Indiana to power its datacenters, with the facility potentially operational in the mid-2030s.

This startup just tested turning an underwater volcano into a power plant

Endurance Energy tested a prototype geothermal power system at an underwater volcano off Oregon, briefly demonstrating electricity generation from deep-sea heat.

This Hidden Device Could Free Up Gigawatts of Grid Power

Feature examining variable frequency drives (VFDs) as an underutilized technology that could unlock gigawatts of grid power by improving electric motor efficiency across US industrial and commercial sectors.