Opinion:
¶ “Trump Should Be Held Accountable For Defunding US Renewable Energy Projects” • For those concerned about the climate, an analysis points to the loss of almost $8 billion in renewable energy investments. The EPA faces a 54.5% proposed cut. It’s time for all of us to take bold action to hold the Trump Administration accountable. [CleanTechnica]
Solar power (Tom Brewster Photography, DOI image via flickr)
¶ “Myths, Misinformation, And Misunderstandings About EV Charging And Range” • There probably is no aspect of owning an EV that is less understood or subject to more rumors, innuendos, and doubts than charging and range. At CleanTechnica, we have decided to tackle this head on and eliminate all the hooey about EV charging and range. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “We Mustn’t Snatch Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory On Wind Power” • The news that Ørsted is downing tools on its massive Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm may be a shock, but rough winds have been buffeting the industry for some time. The UK has led the world on offshore wind. And it still can, despite the squall that hit Hornsea 4. [The Times]
Offshore windpower (Bob Brewer, Unsplash)
¶ “What Needs To Happen To Prove The LNP Wrong, And The High Renewables Target Right” • Federal Liberal Party Senator Maria Kovacic astutely observed that the Australian people sent a clear message at this election. They expect the government to have a credible plan for reducing emissions. The Coalition’s gas and nuclear energy plan would not do. [RenewEconomy]
World:
¶ “Saudi Oil Giant Aramco Announces First-Quarter Profits Of $26 Billion, Down 4.6% From 2024” • Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco posted first-quarter profits of $26 billion, down 4.6% from the prior year due to falling global oil prices. Saudi Arabia. Aramco’s first-quarter results come as OPEC+ ramps up oil production to reduce prices. [ABC News]
Trans-Arabian pipeline (Niboj74, CC-BY-SA 4.0)
¶ “More Chinese Energy Investments In Africa Are Going To Renewables, Report Finds” • China is increasingly channelling its energy investments in Africa into renewable projects, with solar and wind power now accounting for 59% of its energy projects on the continent, according to a report by UK-based think tank ODI Global. [South China Morning Post]
¶ “Japan And China Are In A Race For Space Solar Power Plants” • China launched a project to build an orbiting space solar power plant that could produce more energy than what can be obtained from all sources on Earth. Meanwhile, Japan announced that it is also on track to begin transmitting solar energy from space to Earth early next year. [KosovaPress]
Orbital electric generation concept, 2011 (NASA, public domain)
¶ “Energy Storage System Market To Be $86.76 Billion By 2032, Driven By Renewable Energy Boom” • According to Coherent Market Insights, the global energy storage system market was evaluated at $52.95 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $86.76 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2032. [GlobeNewswire]
¶ “Australian Giant Fortescue Plans 100-GW Renewable Energy Hub In Morocco” • Australian industrial group Fortescue, led by billionaire Andrew Forrest, is developing an ambitious project to transform Morocco into a green energy bridge between Africa and Europe. The initiative aims to establish 100 GW of solar and wind capacity in North Africa. [Medafrica Times]
Morocco (Sergey Pesterev, Unsplash)
¶ “Jindal India Renewable Energy Aims 5 GW Capacity In Five Years” • The BC Jindal Group announced plans to develop 5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The group will invest ₹21,500 crore ($2.515 billion), focusing on clean energy solutions to meet India’s rising power demand while ensuring grid stability with battery systems. [Chemical Industry Digest]
US:
¶ “A New Tesla? No, Here Comes Faraday Future” • The world of automotive social media pricked up its ears last week when someone spotted a new and different Tesla EV prototype in the wild, under camouflage. How could we not know about this? The answer, as it turns out, is simple. That was not a Tesla. It was a Faraday Future. [CleanTechnica]
Faraday Future (Courtesy of Faraday Future)
¶ “Energy Star Program Gets The Kiss Of Death” • In 1992, during the term of George H W Bush, the Energy Star program was created to promote more energy efficient appliances: air conditioners, water heaters, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and others. Now, though it provides a guide and costs very little, it is to be tossed. Why? Glad you asked. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Task force to study small-scale nuclear power moves through Senate” • An effort to look into bringing small-scale nuclear power to Delaware is moving through the Legislature. The resolution would establish a Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force to examine the possibility of bringing small modular reactors to Delaware. [Cape Gazette]
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