Clean energy

State legislatures are increasingly passing laws to streamline renewable energy development, with solar, wind, and batteries identified as the cheapest and fastest ways to expand electricity infrastructure. More states are enacting policies to support clean energy projects than those blocking them.

The article discusses the growing importance of critical minerals in Africa as essential resources for the clean energy transition, highlighting their role in shaping global political dynamics.

Balcony solar systems are gaining popularity in the U.S., allowing individuals to install small solar panels on balconies to generate power and offset utility bills. This approach provides access to clean energy for renters and others who cannot use traditional solar installations. The article questions which companies are driving this market.

Serentica Renewables India Pvt Ltd., backed by private equity firm KKR & Co., is raising about $450 million through an offshore loan to support its renewables push. The move highlights growing global interest in funding India's clean energy expansion.

Changzhou is building China's first city-level 'green token factory' powered by clean energy, aiming to produce 60 trillion tokens annually. The project was announced during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

Asia relies on its abundant coal reserves to power AI infrastructure due to cost-effectiveness and reliability, despite coal's environmental harm. AI demand is outpacing the deployment of clean energy, leading to increased use of coal as a temporary energy solution.

Despite rising energy costs in the U.S., clean energy remains more cost-effective than fossil fuels, according to Lazard’s latest annual report. The analysis highlights clean energy as a better investment despite broader energy price increases.

India has introduced its first hydrogen-powered train designed and built in the country as part of efforts to expand clean energy use on its rail network.

James Wataru, a candidate for State House District 18, highlights Hawaiʻi's strategic location between the U.S. mainland and Asia and proposes leveraging the region as a technology center for telecom, data centers, and clean energy development.

New York City faces heatwave challenges as the $6 billion Champlain Hudson Power Express, promoted by Governor Hochul as a clean energy solution for the strained grid, has experienced repeated failures since its activation. Some residents rely on alternative cooling methods amid record-breaking temperatures.

A Ugandan woman is converting waste into clean energy to combat the threat of charcoal demand on indigenous trees. Communities are repurposing waste materials to create value and promote sustainability.

Australians are increasingly adopting Chinese batteries to support their shift toward renewable energy. Clean energy combined with storage now accounts for approximately half of the country’s energy supply.

Goyal is set to visit Spain, Belgium, and Finland this week with a delegation of leading Indian companies spanning sectors like advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies, and healthcare. The visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties, as highlighted by the Commerce Ministry.

Africa is shifting its focus from demonstrating the viability of clean energy to establishing institutions required for large-scale renewable energy deployment. The continent's energy transition is entering a phase centered on institutional development to accelerate renewable energy adoption.

Researchers discovered that gold atoms reorganize into patterns on surfaces to block oxygen, preventing oxidation by up to a trillion-fold. This finding explains gold's resistance to tarnishing and could lead to advanced gold-based catalysts for manufacturing and clean energy.

The world's first fusion factory in Livermore aims to serve as a clean energy source for commercial use. Fusion energy has transitioned from theory to reality at Livermore-based Inertia at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

President Trump’s attacks on clean energy have hurt job prospects for Americans, resulting in 216... between January 2025 and May 2026. The article notes these actions have not halted the energy transition but have caused significant job losses.

Assam aims to strengthen ties with Japan in semiconductors and clean energy. The state seeks to contribute to the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, as stated by Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Duke Energy in North Carolina faces pressure from clean energy and consumer advocates to implement special rules and pricing for data centers, aligning with a national trend. The utility company argues such measures are unnecessary, claiming data centers will not overwhelm the grid.

The article discusses the Western concern over China's 'overcapacity' in clean energy production, highlighting Europe's contradictory stance on needing cheaper clean energy solutions while criticizing China's manufacturing of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles. Bruegel, a Brussels-based think tank, released a working paper examining how green infrastructure investments might address China's clean-energy overcapacity.

President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, passed by Republicans ahead of a July 4 deadline, aimed to hinder clean energy but did not achieve its intended effect. The law, described as 'big, beautiful' by Trump, was signed into law but failed to 'kill clean energy' as anticipated.

The article discusses how climate change and extreme weather will influence the competition between the US and China, particularly threatening their critical infrastructure, supply chains, and growth areas like data centers. China is highlighted for its investments in climate resilience and leading the world in solar and wind energy production in 2025.

The article highlights Wisconsin's clean energy initiatives, emphasizing affordability, job creation, and energy independence. It cites a poll showing 84% of Wisconsin voters are concerned about rising electricity costs and notes over 75,000 Wisconsinites work in clean energy. Federal policies supporting aging coal plants and offshore wind lease buyouts are criticized for undermining affordability and innovation.

Massachusetts will pause data center tax incentives until energy and environmental protections are established, as Gov. Maura Healey emphasized the need to prevent rising utility costs and environmental harm. The new framework requires data centers to use clean energy, avoid shifting costs to other consumers, and contribute to clean energy goals, with the state noting it is not a major data center hub due to high costs and regulations.

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Epe, Lagos State, providing electricity to five underserved communities. This initiative supports Nigeria’s rural electrification and clean energy goals.

China has released its 15th five-year plan for a new-type energy system, aiming for 30% clean energy in power generation by 2030, with wind and solar as the mainstay. The Group of Seven (G7) has urged diversification of rare earth supply chains to reduce reliance on China, prompting responses about strengthening domestic critical mineral strategies. China also emphasized climate governance and green development in its approved five-year plans.

Forty mayors from global cities have joined a pact led by C40 Cities to promote sustainable development of urban data centers, addressing concerns about resource use, energy prices, and climate targets. The initiative includes cities across the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, focusing on site selection, clean energy, affordability, and community engagement.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is urging artificial intelligence companies to disclose their environmental impact, including carbon, water, and land usage. He calls for a commitment to clean energy in their operations.

Datacenters are driving growth in the US clean energy industry by boosting wind and solar power, but they remain a significant climate threat. Big tech companies are investing in their own power sources due to grid connection issues, paradoxically supporting clean energy while creating environmental challenges.

The U.S. and Iran signed a deal to end their war, which may influence a global shift toward clean energy. The impact on the energy sector remains significant despite potential resolution of the conflict.

Seattle City Light is proposing its largest rate increases in years due to surging electricity demand, aging infrastructure, and the need to invest in new clean energy initiatives.

São Paulo leads Latin America in data center growth, attracting hyperscalers with clean energy and connectivity. An AI-driven investment wave is accelerating this development.

Kaine and Warner raise concerns about nuclear safeguards in the US-Iran agreement. Additional headlines cover a proposed water rate increase in Hopewell and Prince George County, a state committee decision to nullify a primary election result, Microsoft's clean energy policy shift conflicting with Virginia's climate goals, and Virginia congressional Democrats advocating for a resilience position at a Norfolk naval base.

Microsoft is backpedaling on a key clean-energy goal in Virginia amid a data center boom, creating tension with the state’s climate commitments. The tech giant operates multiple electricity-hungry data centers in Virginia, which is referred to as the 'data center capital of the world.'

Clean energy in the U.S. set records during spring, with notable breakthroughs occurring in the 'shoulder season' between winter and summer. The period saw significant advancements in renewable energy as the country transitions into hotter weather.

Rhode Island's legislature advanced the state budget, preserving funding for clean energy and efficiency. Governor Dan McKee had proposed cuts to energy-efficiency programs and rolling back renewable energy targets, but the budget passed without those changes.

New York's electric grid is under strain due to aging fossil fuel power plants closing before clean energy can replace them, compounded by extreme weather and increased demand from data centers, according to a NYISO report. The state faces a potential shortage on the hottest and coldest days of the year.

Solar power is achieving new milestones in the U.S. despite President Donald Trump's efforts to prioritize coal over clean energy. Solar remains the leading source of new power in the country.

A 250 MW solar power plant will be built on vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh. The Defence Ministry highlighted the initiative as reflecting the government's commitment to clean energy, sustainability, and reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.

The Tumbleweed project in California’s Kern County became the first major U.S. battery installation capable of discharging power for up to eight hours, twice as long as typical energy-storage facilities. This advancement positions California closer to achieving 24/7 clean energy.