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South African businesses are increasingly investing in renewable energy sources. This shift reflects a growing focus on sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Residents in Newarthill, a village in Lanarkshire, Scotland, fear property loss and green belt land degradation due to a poorly planned AI datacentre project by Oakes Energy Services, which has failed to deliver promised jobs and investments. The project, marketed with incentives like free solar panels and cash offers, is criticized for not meeting its renewable energy commitments.

A £8.2bn AI datacentre project in Lanarkshire, Scotland, promoted as being powered entirely by on-site renewables by 2030, has been revealed to have misrepresented its power plans. Government and developers privately acknowledged a 'power provision issue' at the site, undermining the project's sustainability promises.

A Scottish AI datacentre project in Lanarkshire, developed by CoreWeave and DataVita with government backing, has been found to misrepresent its renewable energy plans, as officials and developers privately acknowledged power provision challenges. The project, promised to be fully powered by on-site renewables by 2030, faces criticism for misleading claims and feasibility concerns.

The UK's next Prime Minister must decide between North Sea oil drilling and renewable energy as energy security debates resurface due to ongoing energy shocks. Andy Burnham could face an early test on this policy issue.

Eight candidates are competing for the U.S. House 1st Congressional District. The Q&A topics include the Jones Act, renewables, and Trump.

The Iran War has increased interest in renewable energy, according to a multilateral lender. Wind turbines in California are highlighted as an example of renewable energy development.

Ukraine is accelerating investment in wind and solar energy to enhance power grid resilience against Russian energy strikes. Projects like the Oriv wind farm in western Ukraine showcase how decentralized generation can sustain energy supply during attacks, with officials highlighting renewables and storage systems as key to long-term energy security.

UK power prices have turned negative as renewable energy sources are set to flood the grid. The article mentions Cleve Hill Solar Park near Faversham, highlighting solar infrastructure contributing to this trend.

Alex Fitzsimmons from the Department of Energy discussed energy markets, AI, and renewables at the Edison Electric Institute conference in Las Vegas. The conference focused on balancing demand growth with affordability in the energy sector.

Chinese solar firms are seeking growth beyond Earth, and China plans to more than double its energy storage capacity in the next two years to accelerate renewable energy deployment.

ERCOT predicts a record summer energy demand. Energy experts state that growth in renewables will help the state's power grid meet this increased demand.

WindBorne Systems, an AI weather forecasting startup, outperformed government-run systems with five-day forecasts as accurate as one-day physics models. AI is increasingly reshaping weather forecasting, with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts adopting AI after a 2024 Google DeepMind model victory. Private forecasts are gaining relevance amid U.S. National Weather Service funding cuts and rising demand for energy projections linked to renewable energy.

Australia's power bills for households and small businesses will decrease by up to 10% from July in eastern states due to increased renewable energy and battery storage. Renewables supplied nearly half the nation’s power in 2025, and Australia ranks third globally in battery capacity.

China's solar installations have declined for the fourth consecutive month. The country plans to more than double its energy storage capacity in the next two years to accelerate renewable energy deployment. The article highlights a solar panel site in Ningxia's Baofeng Agriculture-Photovoltaic Integration Industrial Base.

The intermittency issue of renewables is becoming less problematic as technology prices drop and industry expertise grows. New clean megaprojects in the sunniest and windiest locations are emerging as both feasible and economically viable.

Residents in Richland County, Ohio, voted 53% to 47% to maintain a ban on utility-scale solar and wind projects, marking a setback for efforts to challenge local restrictions on renewable energy. The referendum was seen as a potential model for overcoming similar bans elsewhere.

The potential Iran war could disrupt global energy markets as OPEC's influence wanes, U.S. oil exports increase, and China accelerates renewable energy adoption.

One year after a major blackout affecting Spain and Portugal, the country has shifted to renewables, which now help it avoid gas price volatility caused by the Middle East war. The blackout, caused by a cascading grid failure, led to widespread disruptions, but renewables have since insulated Spain from energy crises.

Renewables are gaining prominence as energy sources, and the Iran war is increasing their appeal for governments facing energy shortages. Two recent reports highlight the importance of renewable energy solutions for energy-starved nations.

China's government plans to more than double its energy storage capacity in the next two years to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy. The initiative is highlighted by the Baofeng Agriculture-Photovoltaic Integration Industrial Base in Ningxia autonomous region.

For the first time in U.S. history, renewable energy sources generated more electricity than natural gas. This marks a significant shift in the country's energy production landscape, highlighting the growing role of renewables in meeting power demands.

Shell CEO Wael Sawan discusses the company's strategy balancing oil production with renewable energy investments. The article highlights his insights on transitioning to a low-carbon future while maintaining energy security.

Renewables offer price security and domestic control. The article highlights the benefits of renewable energy in providing stable pricing and control over energy resources.