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World:

¶ “Spain Records Temperature Of 46°C As European Heatwave Continues” • A heatwave is gripping large parts of Europe, and authorities of many countries are issuing health warnings. A heat record for June of 46°C was set on Saturday in the town of El Granado, Spain’s national weather service said. And this is set to be the hottest June on record. [BBC]

El Granado (Dguendel, CC-BY-SA 3.0, cropped)

¶ “JET Charge And Australia’s EV Future” • CleanTechnica author David Waterworth sat down with JET Charge’s Head of Future Business, Kristian Handberg, for an interview. Handberg wanted to share his insights on what’s driving the EV market following Australia’s recent federal election. He said EV sales in Australia are on the rise. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Singapore’s Rooftop Solar Ambitions Are Expanding” • In Singapore, the SolarNova project looks for ways to install solar systems that are efficient and cost-effective for a tropical, urban environment, and private initiatives like EDP Renewables for technology and implementation. The main problem is a lack of space. Solutions are imaginative. [CleanTechnica]

Part of the Solar Nova Project (EDPR image)

¶ “New Offshore Wind Manufacturing Hub Opens At Port Of Blyth” • Venterra Group subsidiary Osbit opened an offshore wind manufacturing plant at the Port of Blyth, Northumberland. The offshore wind engineering company’s assembly and service facility created 33 skilled jobs. The 3,350 m² facility is at the port’s Wimbourne Quay. [reNews]

¶ “Lanpro Achieves DCO For 500-MW UK Solar Farm” • The planning consultancy Lanpro has secured acceptance for a Development Consent Order application on behalf of Island Green Power for a 500-MW solar farm in the UK. The solar farm, is designed to deliver up to 500 MW of electricity, enough to power about 115,000 homes. [reNews]

Solar PVs and sheep (Lanpro image)

¶ “France’s Tally Of Negative Power Prices Just Beat The 2024 Total” • French power prices have traded below zero for more hours so far this year than during all of 2024, reducing returns for investors. France is Europe’s second biggest power market. Germany and Spain have also seen record numbers of sub-zero prices this year. [Luxembourg Times]

¶ “GIGA Storage Acquires 350-MW German BESS” • Dutch developer GIGA Storage entered the German market with the acquisition of a large-scale battery energy storage project. GIGA Storage said the acquisition of the 350-MW, 1400-MWh Project Albatross is a major milestone in the company’s international growth strategy. [reNews]

Project Albatross site (GIGA Storage image)

¶ “Adani Green Crosses 15-GW Milestone In Installed Renewable Energy Capacity” • Adani Green Energy Ltd has reached 15,539.9 MW of installed renewable energy capacity, the largest by any company in India. The developer added 5 GW of clean energy capacity in just 15 months after reaching 10 GW, marking the fastest capacity addition. [pv magazine India]

US:

¶ “Lawfare! How Courts And State Legislatures Influence Climate Action” • In an attribution study, climate scientists said a heat dome in Seattle would have been “virtually impossible without human-caused climate change.” One resident filed suit alleging a number of oil companies were responsible for the heat that led to the death of her mother. [CleanTechnica]

Seattle (Thom Milkovic, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “US Not Ready To Give Up On Energy Storage – Yet” • The abrupt shift in White House energy policy this year might make it seem weird for the DOE to continue disbursing funds that support the US wind and solar industries. Dropping $15 million on next-generation storage seems out of sync with attacks on renewable energy. But it happens. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Buyer’s Remorse Redemption Tour For Tesla CEO Elon Musk” • Oh, the buyer’s remorse, it burns. Having launched US President Donald Trump into office with a reported $250 million contribution to the president’s campaign last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now having second thoughts. Like, big ones. Loud ones. Public ones. [CleanTechnica]

Tesla EV (Tesla image)

¶ “Colorado Governor Jared Polis Slams Proposed Cuts To Renewable Energy, ‘This Is A New Low'” • Colorado Governor Jared Polis took to X to vent frustration at proposed cuts to renewable energy in what is called the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” An updated draft of the spending bill would impose a new tax on some wind and solar projects. [MSN]

¶ “Palisades Restart Still On Track” • Holtec International gave the public another chance to learn about the upcoming restart of the Palisades nuclear power plant with an open house last week. The plant is on track to come back online in the fourth quarter of this year. Company spokesperson Nick Culp said some young people asked about job opportunities. [WSJM]

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Science and Technology:

¶ “Steel’s Declining Demand Sharpens Focus On Molten Oxide Electrolysis” • Molten oxide electrolysis is, at its core, a method of electrochemical smelting. Instead of chemically reducing iron ore with carbon-based reductants like coal, coke, or natural gas, it reduces iron oxide to metallic iron using electrons provided through electrical current. [CleanTechnica]

Traditional steel making (yasin hemmati, Unsplash)

¶ “Could Electrified Biomethane DRI Make Steel Production Carbon-Negative?” • Unlike traditional blast furnaces, DRI plants don’t rely on coal and coke, instead making iron by removing oxygen from iron ore with hydrogen-rich gases. When emissions of CO₂ from biomethane are captured and sequestered, the result can be net-negative. [CleanTechnica]

World:

¶ “Expedite Work On Renewable Energy, Says Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka” • Deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka told officials to expedite preparatory work for Singareni Collieries Co Ltd’s renewable energy projects. They include 800 MW of floating solar, 500 MW of wind, and 500 MW of pumped storage. [Times of India]

Wind turbine (Vasilios Muselimis, Unsplash)

¶ “Genesis Energy Partners With Desert Technologies To Expand Renewable Energy Access In Africa” • Under the terms of the agreement, Genesis’s Solar and Storage products subsidiary will serve as DT’s Preferred Partner for the African market, working to distribute and implement highly efficient Solar PV and Battery Storage Systems. [Champion Newspapers LTD]

¶ “Vietnam Unlocks Offshore Wind Power Potential For Green Future” • Under the national power development plan for 2021–2030, the Party and State of Vietnam have set a target to install 6 to 17 GW of offshore wind power capacity between 2030 and 2035. Numerous studies show that Vietnam has vast potential for offshore wind power. [Báo VietNamNet]

Jack-up barge (Rob Webbon, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “Adif To Invest €1.33 Billion In Renewable Rail Energy” • Adif, the Spanish state-owned railway infrastructure manager, will open a €1.33 billion tender for green electricity supply from 2026 to 2030, giving Spanish rail operators 100% renewable power and improved energy pricing options, according to the railway news portal Railway Supply. [Railway Supply]

¶ “New Global Energy Report Offers Path Forward On Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Just Transition, Renewable Energy Models” • The Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network published a report on effective and equitable community-led energy solutions to address challenges to just transition away from fossil fuels. It spotlights scalable community initiatives. [MSN]

Wind turbines (Micah Giszack, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “Iran Could Again Enrich Uranium ‘In Matter of Months’: IAEA Chief” • UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi says Iran likely will be able to begin to produce enriched uranium “in a matter of months,” despite damage to several nuclear facilities from US and Israeli attacks, CBS News said. The US had bombed three key Iranian nuclear facilities. [The Defense Post]

US:

¶ “As Senate Debates, Elon Musk Calls Trump’s Big Bill ‘Utterly Insane And Destructive’” • Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk criticized the latest version of Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill, calling it “utterly insane and destructive.” Musk said, “It gives handouts to industries of the past while severely damaging industries of the future.” [The Guardian]

Elon Musk (Gage Skidmore, CC-BY-SA 2.0, cropped)

¶ “Ford Battery Factory In Michigan Fights For Survival” • Ford is working hard to build a battery factory in Michigan. It will make LFP cells, a first for Ford and arguably a key step forward for the Blue Oval brand, one that will make it possible to lower the cost of its future electric cars. But given politics, whether it gets completed is up in the air. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “LG Energy Solution Opens New LFP Battery Cell Lines In Michigan” • LG Energy Solution’s new lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Holland, Michigan, marks a significant step for clean energy in the US. The facility was opened in early May to produce batteries for EVs or, when demand for EVs cools, for grid storage systems. [CleanTechnica]

LG energy manufacturing plant in Holland, Michigan

¶ “Updated Senate Bill Shrinks Wind And Solar Incentives While Adding A New Tax” • An updated draft of the Senate’s megabill text slashes tax incentives for wind and solar energy, while adding a tax on future wind and solar projects. The renewables lobby slammed the changes as hampering the sector, calling them punitive. [The Hill]

¶ “Republicans Move To Revive Trump’s ‘Beautiful Clean Coal Industry'” • The House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to revive the National Coal Council and “reinvigorate America’s beautiful clean coal industry,” as Donald Trump put it. Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky, said the legislation will have a good chance of passing the full House. [MSN]

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Science and Technology:

¶ “Renogy’s 200-W ShadowFlux™ Panel Is Built For Real-World Solar, Shade And All” • Renogy’s new 200W ShadowFlux™ Anti-Shading N-Type Solar Panel isn’t just another high-efficiency panel, as it’s specifically designed to perform where others fall short: It works under shade, heat, and the messy conditions of real-world use. [CleanTechnica]

Renogy 200-W ShadowFlux™ Anti-Shading Solar Panel

World:

¶ “A Third Of The Citizens Of A Pacific Island Nation Apply For Australian Climate Change Visa” • More than a third of Tuvalu citizens have entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to Australia. But only 280 visas awarded to Tuvalu citizens from the random ballot each year. [BBC]

¶ “Berlin On Verge Of Creating Gigantic Car-Free Zone” • Berlin is looking to enter the exclusive, high-livability world of cities that are exceptionally bike friendly and pedestrian friendly by making its city center a car-free zone. And we’re not just talking about a street or two. Berlin’s car-free zone would be larger than the Island of Manhattan! [CleanTechnica]

Bridge in Berlin (wal_172619, Pixabay)

¶ “Filipino Automotive Pioneer Releases Its All-New Electric Jeepney” • Pioneer Philippine vehicle maker Francisco Motors Corporation rolled out its electric public utility vehicle, the Pinoy Transporter. Chairman Elmer Francisco told CleanTechnica in an email that his company introduced the final version after months of prototyping. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Scotland Gives Green Light For 2-GW West Of Orkney” • Scottish ministers granted offshore consent for the 2-GW West of Orkney offshore wind farm north of Scotland after a favorable recommendation from the Marine Directorate licensing team. The fixed-foundation array will deploy up to 125 turbines about 30 km west of Orkney. [reNews]

West of Orkney wind farm (West of Orkney image)

¶ “China Records Hydropower Boom Amid Power Storage Push” • According to the International Hydropower Association, China commissioned nearly 60% of the 24.6 GW of new hydropower capacity installed globally in 2023. Of China’s 14.4 GW additions that year, 7.75 GW was pumped storage, which is a cost-effective, long-duration storage. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Eurowind Wins Approval For Danish Hybrid Park” • Vejle Municipality has approved Eurowind Energy’s Energipark Oster Starup. It is the first renewable energy project endorsed by the Danish municipality in several years. The 51.3-MW hybrid site will combine 22.5-MW of wind with 28.8-MW of solar panels. It is to be operational by 2027. [reNews]

Hybrid energy park (Eurowind Energy image)

US:

¶ “Electricity Demand In The Eastern US Surged From Heat Wave” • Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (regional grid operators covering the Northeast) reached multiyear highs on June 23 and June 24, respectively. Electricity demand increased largely due to a heat wave that affected most of the Eastern US. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Long Duration Energy Storage System Deploys Underground Hydropower” • The Texas firm Quidnet has a new twist on the hydropower angle. Instead of relying on the above-ground reservoirs used in conventional pumped storage, it has leveraged know-how from the oilfield services industry for a cost-shaving subsurface system. [CleanTechnica]

Quidnet energy storage system (Courtesy of Quidnet)

¶ “A Primer On NEVI Funds, And Why You Should Care About Them” • Another US federal program is in jeopardy. Now it’s the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. NEVI is administered by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. It has provided funding to states to deploy EV chargers strategically. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Government Cuts Key Hurricane Forecasting Data From Satellites” • Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cut-off of key data from US Department of Defence satellites, the latest Trump administration move with potential consequences for the quality of forecasting. [CBC]

Storm (Andras Kovacs, Unsplash)

¶ “Shapiro Warns Pennsyvania Members Of Congress Against Cutting Renewable Energy Funds” • In a letter to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, Governor Josh Shapiro warned against eliminating clean energy tax credits. HR 1, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” would eliminate a number of tax credits for renewable energy projects. [Pennsylvania Capital-Star]

¶ “Texas’ Risk Of Summer Blackouts Reduced Thanks To Solar And Batteries” • Last year, the risk of grid emergencies during the summer peak risk hour ending around 9 pm was 16%. This year, ERCOT reports, it’s fallen to less than 1%. The new solar and battery resources added to the grid since last summer’s end have made the grid more reliable. [Inside Climate News]

Rooftop solar in Texas (© 2023 Larry D Moore, CC BY 4.0)

¶ “Guarding The Grid: Cybersecurity In Solar And Renewable Energy” • Utilities are increasingly adopting cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies to safeguard against the growing threat of cyberattacks. Within the industry, the solar energy segment has proven to be unique because it is particularly vulnerable to cybercrime. [pv magazine USA]

¶ “Texas Firm Aims To Build World’s Largest Data Energy Complex With Nuclear, Gas, Solar” • Fermi America, a Texas company co-founded by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry, aims to build the largest energy and data complex of its kind powered by nuclear, natural gas, and solar. Fermi plans to take Texas Tech University as a partner. [MSN]

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World:

¶ “European Authorities Push Back On Tesla FSD” • In France, the Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes concluded that Tesla has engaged in “deceptive commercial practices” harmful to consumers. The investigation began in 2023 as the result of multiple complaints submitted by French drivers. [CleanTechnica]

Tesla in France (Sergey Sokolov, Unsplash)

¶ “Denmark Grants Extension For Nysted And Middelgrunden” • The Danish Energy Agency has approved lifetime extensions for two of the country’s oldest offshore wind farms, allowing them to continue generating green electricity for at least another decade. Nysted was granted a 10-year extension, and Middelgrunden has an additional 25 years. [reNews]

¶ “Bernhard Schulte Christens CSOV ‘Windea Curie’” • Bernhard Schulte Offshore took delivery of its Commissioning Service Operation Vessel ‘Windea Curie’ from Ulstein Verft. It is to be deployed on a charter to offshore grid operator TenneT. The 89.6 meter vessel will support the TenneT offshore transmission platforms in the North Sea. [reNews]

Windea Curie (Bernhard Schulte image)

¶ “UK Rejects Support For $33 Billion Moroccan Subsea Renewable Energy Link” • The UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced that it is not contemplating a contract for difference for Xlinks’ £24 billion Morocco-UK Power Project. The contract would have ensured a fixed price per MWh of electricity. [Power Technology]

¶ “Taiwan Streamlines Offshore Wind Approvals” • Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs introduced a new regular review system in a bid to accelerate administrative procedures for offshore wind project approvals. The Ministry convened the Energy Administration and Industrial Development Bureau to jointly reform the approval process. [reNews]

Turbine installation (Shimizu Corp image)

¶ “Which Countries Get The Most Electricity From Solar And Wind?” • Here are the ten countries that rely on solar and wind sources most for their electricity. All of them used solar and wind for at least a third of their electricity in 2024, a report from the Energy Institute says. For leading countries, that figure was two-thirds or more. [Canary Media]

¶ “Why Is There Disquiet Over Safety Of Torness Nuclear Power Plant?” • Calls have been made for Torness nuclear power station to be shut down after an inspection found Torness’s Reactor 1 had an estimated 585 cracks in its core bricks, which are essential for safe operation. The cracks could heighten the chances of a radioactive incident. [East Lothian Courier]

Torness Nuclear Plant (gailhampshire, CC-BY-SA 2.0)

China:

¶ “Solar News: China Leaps Forward While US Falls Back” • Last April, Xi Jinping, the president of the People’s Republic of China, said in a speech that in the past five years, China has “the world’s largest and most complete new energy industry chain.” China has over 1,000 GW of installed solar capacity. But US solar power is being held back by politics. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Frontier Pro PHEV: Is It Nissan’s Future Of Global Pickups?” • At Auto Shanghai in April, Nissan launched the Dongfeng-Nissan N7 and presented the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid pickup truck, which will be delivered by about the last quarter of this year. The pickup was designed for, and will be built for, specifically the Chinese market. [CleanTechnica]

Nissan Frontier PHEV (Nissan Press Center)

¶ “China-SCO Green Efforts Deepening” • Renewable energy cooperation between China and other Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries gained clear momentum in recent years, driving substantial growth in green energy capacity in the vast region and contributing significantly to global decarbonization efforts, industry experts said. [China Daily]

US:

¶ “How Is Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout Going? Experts Weigh In” • Tesla did a limited driverless taxi service launch in Austin, Texas. Elon Musk has promised to produce millions of robotaxis as soon as next year, but some experts questioned the company’s ability to do that. One Morningstar analyst expects Tesla will not scale up robotaxis earlier than 2028. [ABC News]

Tesla Model Y (Lekhaki, CC-BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “Leap Powers National Grid’s Virtual Power Plant Initiative In Massachusetts” • Leap, a leading virtual power plant platform, and National Grid, one of world’s largest energy utilities, have announced expansion of their grid services collaboration to selected National Grid facilities in Massachusetts, providing easy access VPP opportunities. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “SolarEdge Expands US Manufacturing In Salt Lake City” • SolarEdge Technologies, Inc, a global leader in smart energy technology, announced it is ramping up its manufacturing site in Salt Lake City. In Q1, the site started making the SolarEdge ‘USA Edition’ Home Battery, marking the company’s commitment to supporting US energy independence. [CleanTechnica]

Salt Lake City (Anh Phan, Unsplash)

¶ “Luján Reintroduces Community Solar Bill To Counter GOP Attacks On Clean Energy” • As Congressional Republicans push legislation to gut key clean energy incentives, Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has reintroduced a bill aimed to expand access to community solar for customers who were historically shut out of the clean energy transition. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Microgrids Closer To Reality For Oregon Communities” • The Oregon Legislature approved two bills, House Bill 2065 and House Bill 2066, that opened the doors for community-owned microgrids. They could increase renewable energy development in the state, provide grid resilience and reliability, and relieve pressure on transmission lines. [OPB]

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World:

¶ “BYD In Midst Of Unmatched Flurry Of Product Launches In Europe” • Europe has, of course, put high tariffs on electric cars built in China. One way around that for Chinese automakers is going to be setting up factories in Europe. BYD has a new factory in Hungary already, and the company is reportedly prepping for a flurry of product launches. [CleanTechnica]

BYD Dolphin Surf

¶ “EU Rules Out Production Aid In Blow To The Battery And Cleantech Industry” • New EU state-aid rules are a setback for the European cleantech and battery industry, green group T&E said. The rules maintain a ban on production aid despite the US using similar aid to successfully build a battery industry from scratch and overtake Europe’s. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The Strait Of Hormuz Spotlights Renewable Energy” • The New York Times says 20% of all the oil and methane energy in the world travels from the Persian Gulf to energy markets through the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz. But there is one sure way to put an end to all this reliance on unstable energy markets. That way is local renewable energy. [CleanTechnica]

Straight of Hormuz (PH1 Terry Cosgrove, public domain)

¶ “Tesla Sales Drop In Europe For Fifth Month In A Row” • Tesla sales fell 28% in May in thirty European countries as the overall market for EVs expanded sharply, said the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. The poor showing comes after Elon Musk, Tesla’s billionaire CEO, had promised a “major rebound” was coming last month. [ABC News]

¶ “Renewables Soar Yet Emissions Hit New Record” • Wind and solar generation grew 16% in 2024, according to the Energy Institute’s influential Statistical Review of World Energy. The combined output rose nine times faster than the total energy demand, the research found. Fossil fuel use still increased just over 1%, however. [reNews]

Wind farm (Karsten Würth, Unsplash)

¶ “Offshore Wind Hits 83 GW As 2024 Breaks Records” • The global offshore wind industry added 8 GW of capacity in 2024, pushing total installed capacity to 83 GW, according to the latest Global Wind Energy Council annual report. A record 56 GW of new capacity was awarded through auctions, and a record 48 GW of offshore wind is under construction. [reNews]

¶ “China’s Green Energy Solution Powers Sustainability While Combating Desertification” • China is leveraging its vast desert regions to develop large-scale solar and wind power bases that not only generate clean energy but also play a vital role in reversing desertification, offering a replicable model for global sustainable development. [Xinhua]

Inner Mongolia (Charles MingZ, Unsplash)

¶ “Norway Identifies Four Offshore Wind Zones” • Norway has named four southern sea areas as relatively best suited for offshore wind, following a strategic impact assessment led by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate. The four zones are noted for their favourable wind conditions, grid access, and lower overall impact. [reNews]

US:

¶ “Electricity Use For Commercial Computing Could Surpass Space Cooling And Ventilation” • The US EIA projects that the electricity consumed for commercial computing will increase faster than any other end use in buildings. Computing accounted for an estimated 8% of commercial electricity consumption in 2024 and grows to 20% by 2050. [CleanTechnica]

Please click on the image to enlarge it (EIA image)

¶ “Sasol And Akuo Sign US Solar VPPA” • Sasol and Akuo signed a virtual power purchase agreement to supply renewable energy to Sasol’s Lake Charles Chemicals Complex in Texas. The 15-year VPPA covers 91 MW from the 195-MW Tennyson solar facility, now under construction. It is expected to meet around 50% of the Lake Charles facility’s electricity demand. [reNews]

¶ “The Deepwater Horizon Tragedy: Ecological Restoration Is Still Underway” • The  Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded 15 years ago, killing 11 people and injuring another 17. Over 100 million gallons of oil flowed into the Gulf of Mexico, causing the largest marine oil spill in US history. The catastrophic legacy of this disaster is still felt. [CleanTechnica]

Cleanup activity, 2010 (DVIDSHUB, CC-BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “US Utility-Scale Battery Storage Has Surged 15-Fold Since 2020” • Steady cost declines coupled with rising energy density levels have encouraged utilities to ramp up battery installations, with battery storage output now exceeding other power sources in certain power markets. Since 2022, battery prices have fallen by 40%. [Yahoo Finance]

¶ “Global Offshore Wind Market Sails Away From US” • The global offshore wind market is heading for another boom year in 2025, though it may be slowing. Blame the US, which is failing to use its sprawling coastlines to serve its energy-hungry coastal populations. Still, the long term outlook is rosier. US presidents come and go, but wind is forever. [CleanTechnica]

US offshore wind industry (US DOE image)

¶ “Report On Current Biogas Landscape In The US Dairy Sector” • The American Biogas Council reports that in June 2025, 471 biogas capture systems are operating at US dairy farms, double the number active at the end of 2020. The end-use of the biogas has also seen a major shift, as more of it is used for replacing natural gas. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “Shut Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant May Restart In 2027, Owner Says” • The former Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania may restart in 2027, about a year ahead of schedule after being put on a fast track to connect to the regional grid, executives with the plant’s owner Constellation Energy said. It had been shut for economic reasons. [MSN]

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Science and Technology:

¶ “NREL Publishes Method For Recycling All Components In Carbon Fiber Composites” • Deconstructing epoxy resins with hot acetic acid could provide a scalable and affordable solution for recycling a material used in a range of high-value consumer products, according to a research consortium at NREL. The method is surprisingly simple. [CleanTechnica]

Team of researchers at NREL (Joe DelNero, NREL)

¶ “Creating Green Hydrogen With Urine” • Researchers have developed two unique energy-efficient and cost-effective systems that use urea found in urine and wastewater to generate green hydrogen. Both have pathways to generate ‘green’ hydrogen economically. The sustainable energy source could remediate nitrogenous waste. as well. [CleanTechnica]

World:

¶ “River Pollution Suffocating The Sea, Campaigners Say” • In Wales, pollution from rivers is “suffocating our sea,” campaigners warn. Seven of the nine most protected rivers fail water quality targets due in part to high levels of nutrients. WWF Cymru said excess nutrients from farming and sewage lead to the growth of algal blooms, smothering the seabed. [BBC]

Betws-y-Coed (Colin Jones, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “Electric Bus Progress In Australia And New Zealand” • The Lord Mayor of Brisbane announced that over one million passengers have ridden on the new electric Metro system. It is part of Brisbane’s preparation for the 2032 Olympics. And over the ditch in New Zealand, Otago Regional Council is introducing 75-seat electric buses. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Nordex Wins 160-MW Turbine Deal In Turkey” • Nordex Group has secured a 160-MW turbine order from Efor Holding subsidiary Yellice Üretim AŞ, for the Yellice wind farm in Turkey. The contract includes the supply and installation of 23 N163/6.X turbines in the Sivas province. Commissioning is planned to take place before then end of 2026. [reNews]

Wind turbine (Nordex image)

¶ “Trianel Plans 900-MW Battery Project In Germany” • Trianel is developing a 900-MW battery energy storage system in Waltrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, in what will become one of Germany’s largest such projects. The project will use a disused industrial site initially designated for the Trianel coal-fired generating plant in nearby Lünen. [reNews]

¶ “Wales Launches Offshore Wind Action Plan” • The Welsh government’s offshore wind task and finish group launched an “ambitious blueprint” to capture the wider economic value of over 15 GW capacity that could be deployed in Welsh waters. The report outlines investments, planning reforms, port upgrades, and supply chain development. [reNews]

Anglesey (Visit Wales image)

¶ “French Parliament Rejects Proposal For Moratorium On Solar, Wind” • France’s National Assembly rejected an amendment by right-wing parties that offered a moratorium on solar and wind projects. The majority of the assembly voted against it after it had been approved a week earlier by a small portion of the parliament. [pv magazine International]

¶ “China-Led Study Proposes Global Green-Energy Network To Solve Power Crisis” • The world’s energy demands in 2050 could be met by an interconnected global solar-wind energy system producing three times the amount of power needed at a lower cost than independent regional systems, according to a Chinese-led study. [South China Morning Post]

Wind plants in Xinjiang (Chris Lim, CC-BY-SA 2.0)

US:

¶ “Environmental Advocates Sound Alarm Over Plan To Repeal Forest Protections” • The Trump administration’s move to end protections for 58 million acres of national forests will open up the federal lands to immense destruction, environmentalists say. The protections prevent timber harvesting on 58.5 million acres of roadless areas of National Forests. [ABC News]

¶ “Several East Coast Cities Break June Heat Records” • The heat wave on the East Coast is life threatening, hitting cities with the worst of the high temperatures before relief moves in later in the week. The first major heat wave of the season, it has extreme heat warnings and heat advisories in effect for over 150 million Americans from Texas to Maine. [ABC News]

Washington, DC (Vlad Tchompalov, Unsplash)

¶ “Veolia Opens One Of The Largest PFAS Treatment Plants in the US” • Veolia built one of the largest PFAS treatment systems in the US and the largest of its kind in the Northeast. Regulated PFAS compounds will be removed from water at the Stanton Water Treatment Plant, ensuring high-quality drinking water for over 100,000 Delaware residents. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “In West Texas, E-Fuels Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels” • A recent development in e-fuels involves a massive new Project Roadrunner facility in Reeves County, Texas, near Pecos. The developer, US-based Infinium, aims to replace conventional jet fuel with a new concoction formulated from green hydrogen and captured carbon. [CleanTechnica]

Project Roadrunner e-fuels facility (Courtesy of Infinium)

¶ “Waymo Launches In Atlanta With Uber” • Waymo has just launched service in Atlanta, Georgia, in collaboration with Uber. So, starting today, if you want to hail a robotaxi in the city of Atlanta, you can. Waymo’s preferred method of expansion now is clearly to launch exclusively on the Uber app, as it has also done in Austin, Texas. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Legislation To Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads To Governor Tony Evers’ Desk” • The state Assembly passed a set of bills that would expand nuclear power in Wisconsin, sending the plans to Governor Tony Evers’ desk. One bill would establish a board to host a summit in Madison in an effort to transform Wisconsin into an industry leader. [WPR]

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Science and Technology:

¶ “New Wind Radar Enables Ultra-Fast Measurements” • The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems put an innovative wind radar system into operation in Germany. Fraunhofer IWES said the so-called Dual Doppler Wind Radar enables ultra-fast three-dimensional wind field measurements. It started delivering data in the beginning of June. [reNews]

Dual Doppler Wind Radar (Jan Diettrich, Fraunhofer IWES)

World:

¶ “A5 Ruling Shows Impact Of Stormont Climate Change Legislation” • The High Court judgement blocking the upgrade of the A5 road shows the impact of climate change legislation at Stormont (Northern Ireland Parliament). It has implications not just for the A5 but for other road projects and possibly wider areas of Stormont policy, such as agriculture. [BBC]

¶ “Experts Issue Warning About Invasive Fish That Can Survive Out Of Water” • An invasive species of fish that can live out of water has been found in Nova Scotia, experts warn. The global economic cost of invasive species over the past sixty years has been about $35 billion annually, similar to the costs of extreme weather events due to climate change. [ABC News]

Pond loach (Manoel Jr, CC-BY-SA 2.0, cropped)

¶ “Toxic Waste Stored In Abandoned Mine In France Highlights A Global Problem” • The town of Wittlesheim in the Alsace region of France is confronted with a long term waste problem caused by short term thinking. In 1997, a plan was hatched to bury toxic waste in an abandoned mine. The town was assured the plan was safe. That was then. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Open Letter: E-SAF Tender Funded By National Governments To Unlock The First Projects In Europe” • With a potential to cut CO₂ emissions by over 90% compared to fossil jet fuel, e-SAF is the most sustainable aviation fuel, and it can be made at scale. However, despite favourable conditions, e-SAF projects continue to face major hurdles in Europe. [CleanTechnica]

Jet plane (Chris Leipelt, Unsplash)

¶ “South Africa’s Big Rooftops Could Power 6 Million Homes” • A team of researchers calculated that 111 million m² of rooftop space is available on the roofs of universities, schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings like shops, warehouses, office blocks, and factories in South Africa. They found that 80% of these roofs are highly suitable for solar panels. [Down To Earth]

¶ “Siemens Gamesa To Sign Offshore Wind Pact With Japan” • Siemens Gamesa is reportedly preparing to sign an agreement to work with Japan on offshore wind power. A Reuters report says the turbine maker is to team up with Japan’s industry ministry to launch a framework for public-private cooperation to build local supply chains for offshore wind. [reNews]

Offshore wind farm (Siemens Gamesa image)

¶ “BYD And Octopus Turbocharge EV Revolution At Energy Tech Summit” • EV manufacturer BYD UK, a subsidiary of BYD Group, joined forces with UK energy supplier Octopus Energy to announce the launch of the Power Pack Bundle, the UK’s first vehicle-to-grid bundle, enabling EV batteries to act in off-grid or grid support roles. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “RWE Bags Key Permit For 1-GW Theodore Project” • RWE has received state planning approval from the Queensland Government for its 1-GW Theodore wind farm project in Australia. The onshore wind project, near Theodore in central Queensland, would generate enough electricity to power about 500,000 Queensland homes. [reNews]

Wind turbines (RWE image)

US:

¶ “Ford Recalls Nearly 200,000 Mustang Mach Es Due To Faulty Door Latches” • Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 200,000 electric Mustangs because the door latches could falter, possibly trapping passengers in the back seat. Ford dealerships will fix the problem by updating the car’s software. The remedy is expected to be available by late September. [ABC News]

¶ “Trump Administration Plans To Rescind Rule That Blocks Logging On National Forest Lands” • The Trump administration plans to rescind a rule that blocked logging on national forest lands, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced. The roadless rule dates from the last days of Bill Clinton’s presidency. It has chafed Republican lawmakers. [ABC News]

National Forest (Jeremy Bishop, Unsplash)

¶ “UK-Based Hoku Energy Aims To Fill Green Hydrogen Gap In US” • US President Donald J Trump aims to tamp down investor enthusiasm for green hydrogen here in the US, in accord with his vendetta against renewable energy. But H₂-curious investors keep popping out of the woodwork, the most recent being the UK-based Hoku Energy Ltd. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Reinventing Urban Logistics: Honda’s Fastport eQuad And Fleet-As-A-Service Platform” • Honda has introduced Fastport, a company designed to meet the growing demands of last-mile urban logistics. Fastport aims to provide a comprehensive fleet sevice centered around a new EV concept: the Fastport eQuad Prototype. [CleanTechnica]

Fastport eQuad (Image via Fastport Honda)

¶ “Tesla Robotaxi Launch In Austin – The Sound Of One Hand Clapping” • Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin began on Sunday, June 22, but it is available only to certain Tesla employees and retail investors. A video of a trip of ten miles gives an indication of why Tesla might not want anyone to be exposed to the new technology just yet. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “New York Planning First Large US Nuclear Plant In Years” • New York Gov Kathy Hochul ordered the state’s public power utility to start working on an advanced nuclear energy site that would be the nation’s first major nuclear plant project in nearly two decades. Hochul said she is “committed to working with the White House to accelerate this project.” [The Hill]

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Opinion:

¶ “Challenges And Opportunities In US Offshore Wind Market” • Zachary Shahan sat down with Kris Ohleth, Director of the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind, to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and progress in the US offshore wind market, just as Federal uncertainty and meddling places tens of thousands of jobs in the wind industry at risk. [CleanTechnica]

Offshore wind turbines (Pramod Kumar Sharma, Unsplash)

¶ “Chinese Vision Vs US Lack of Vision In Auto Industry” • There are a couple of claims about China and its car industry that are quite common and aim to discredit what Chinese automakers have been achieving in the EV world. Overall, the idea is that EV producers get too much government support. We should provide some commentary about this. [CleanTechnica]

World:

¶ “Toyota And Airbus Push Fuel Cell Dreams” • Toyota Motor Europe announced a partnership with VDL Group in which four heavy trucks equipped with next-generation Toyota fuel cells are now operating. Also, Airbus and MTU Aero Engines announced a memorandum of understanding to push progress on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion for aircraft. [CleanTechnica]

Airbus zero-emission plane (Airbus image)

¶ “Reusable Rockets Are All The Rage In China. Now Honda Wants In On The Fun” • The rockets putting satellites up have multiple stages. The first stage does the hard work of getting the rocket off the ground and partially into orbit. Before SpaceX, the first-stage rockets ended up in the ocean, as junk. Now SpaceX is getting competition. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Fugro Bags Windbostel Survey Contracts” • Fugro has been awarded contracts to conduct both geophysical and geotechnical site investigations for two offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The project includes Windbostel Ost and Windbostel West. It is a joint venture between RWE and TotalEnergies. The combined generating capacity is 4 GW. [reNews]

Fugro survey vessel (Fugro image)

¶ “A Win For Renewables In WA Budget” • The government of Western Australia unveiled its 2025–26 Budget, which includes major investments to help make the state a renewable energy powerhouse. Under its Made in WA plan, the state government has pledged to fast-track clean energy projects and support local manufacturing of the components. [Energy Magazine]

¶ “Jordan aims for 50% renewable energy in 2033” • Jordan is pushing ahead with plans to expand its reliance on solar power and other renewable energy sources to 50% in 2033. Renewable energy currently accounts for around 27% of the total energy mix. Jordan is facing real challenges in its power sector given its heavy reliance on gas imports. [Transformers Magazine]

PV power plant in Jordan (Majdi Abu Lebbeh, CC-BY-SA 4.0)

UK:

¶ “London Mulls CIB Expansion Into Onshore Wind” • The UK government is considering expanding its Clean Industry Bonus scheme to cover the onshore wind sector. London said it plans to consult on proposals to extend the scope of the mechanism, which is being rolled out for the first time in this year’s AR7 CfD auction for offshore wind projects. [reNews]

¶ “Changing Climate Affecting Lavender Crops” • Nick Butler’s family introduced lavender to Hartley Park Farm in Hampshire 26 years ago. Although the Mediterranean shrub, with purple flowers and a distinctive fragrance, loves hot summers, Mr Butler said this year’s warm spring brought flowering forward by up to two weeks. [BBC]

Lavender growing in Hampshire (Lavender Fields image)

¶ “Industrial Strategy Promises To ‘Unleash’ Investment” • The UK government is targeting a doubling of current investment levels in clean energy to more than £30 billion per year by 2035, according to its newly published Industrial Strategy. It provides a ten-year plan to boost spending and create skilled jobs in eight industrial sectors. [reNews]

US:

¶ “This Kite Destroys Wind Power And Flies Over America” • Imagine a world where gigantic kites fly far beyond the clouds, harnessing strong winds that conventional turbines can hardly dream of. This air energy from wind already flies over America, 750 meters up. It could transform clean energy and surpass conventional wind power. [El Diario 24]

Power system (SkySails Group image)

¶ “With War At Hand, What Will Happen To All Those New EV Charging Stations?” •  Even before Trump ordered the bombing of Iran, auto industry analysts were anticipating that EV sales could shoot up in the US over the short term as drivers rush to take advantage of the tax credit before it is ended by Republican budget cutting. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “USAF Taps Oklo For Military’s First Nuclear Micro-Reactor In Alaska” • In a major milestone for modular nuclear power on the way to the mainstream, the US Department of the Air Force has issued a Notice of Intent to Award to Oklo that may lead to the construction and operation of a military reactor in Fairbanks, Alaska. Oklo is based in California. [New Atlas]

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World:

¶ “Trump Takes Huge Gamble Putting US At Heart Of Iran-Israel Conflict” • Donald Trump, the president who returned to the White House in January promising to be a “peacemaker,” has taken a dramatic step to insert the US into the fraught conflict between Iran and Israel. He ordered American forces to strike three nuclear sites in Iran. [BBC]

President Donald Trump (White House, public domain)

¶ “How Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Could Impact The Environment” • The destruction of uranium enrichment sites that support Iran’s nuclear program would not likely have severe environmental consequences, nuclear experts told ABC News. Israel has stated that its attack on Iran is aimed at destroying its ability to produce nuclear weapons. [ABC News]

¶ “Ember Claims Battery Storage And Solar Can (Almost) Do It All” • Ember released its latest battery report. A subtitle gives us the report’s basic message: “Batteries are now cheap enough to unleash solar’s full potential, getting as close as 97% of the way to delivering constant electricity supply 24 hours across 365 days cost-effectively in the sunniest places.” [CleanTechnica]

Battery Energy Storage System (Prevalon Media image)

¶ “Billions In Subsidies Flow To LNG Canada As Launch Nears For Kitimat Terminal” • As Kitimat, British Columbia, prepares to ship its first liquefied natural gas cargo, billions in subsidies and favorable fiscal treatment for fossil fuel infrastructure come into sharp focus, along with 2.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases it will eventually be responsible for. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ethiopia Updates ICE Vehicle Import Ban To Include Imports Of SKD And CKD Kits” • A bit over a year ago, Ethiopia banned the import of internal combustion engine vehicles. That ban was immediate, because the bill for fossil fuels was over $5 billion a year. Semi- and complete-knockdown kits to make ICE cars were not part of the ban, but now they are. [CleanTechnica]

Addis Ababa (Sintayehu Arega, Unsplash)

¶ “Development Banks Could Unlock Billions For Renewable Energy” • Many low-income countries would use their natural resources to develop their renewable energy capacity, through wind and solar, and other resources. Now, the Inter-American Development Bank may offer the financial plan needed to help expand global renewable energy. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “India’s Renewable Push Grows, Yet Coal Remains Backbone Of Electricity Generation” • Nearly half of India’s installed power capacity of a total of 476 GW is non-fossil fuel-based as of June, but coal-based thermal electricity plays a critical part, according to government data. Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute 235.7 GW, including 8.8 GW of nuclear. [ABP Live English]

Windpower (TR Shankar Raman, CC-BY-SA 3.0, cropped)

¶ “CCC And GGGI Push For Renewable Energy Development In The Philippines” • The Climate Change Commission and the Global Green Growth Institute stepped up efforts to accelerate the development of renewable energy in the Philippines through two innovative initiatives on floating solar and carbon-neutral railways. [Philippine News Agency]

¶ “Don Davies Introduces Bill Mandating 100% Renewable Electricity By 2030” • Interim New Democratic Party Leader Don Davies introduced legislation requiring Canada to generate 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Bill C-214, the National Renewable Energy Strategy Act, has had its first reading in the House of Commons. [The Deep Dive]

Hydropower in Canada (Fralambert, CC-BY-SA 3.0, cropped)

US:

¶ “Renewables As A Bridge To Gas? America’s Energy Logic Goes Backwards” • In recent remarks, John Ketchum, CEO of NextEra Energy, laid out a baffling narrative: renewables should serve as a transition solution toward expanding natural gas generation. Yes, you read that right. Gas, the “bridge fuel” to a renewable future, is called our destination. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Alaska’s Unique Power Sector Can’t Afford To Be Penalized In Congressional Process” • Federal support for renewable energy largely excluded Alaska while building new energy opportunities in the Lower 48. Nonprofit cooperatives, which generate nearly all of Alaska’s power, didn’t qualify, and neither did hydropower. Alaska needs consideration from lawmakers. [Alaska Beacon]

Wind turbines in Kodiak (Dennis Schroeder, NREL)

¶ “Elon Musk’s ‘Wake-Up Call’ For America Echoes What His Brother Kimbal Musk Said On President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’” • Elon Musk has once again cautioned the US government, saying that China’s solar power generation is on a trajectory to surpass the entire electricity output of the US within the next three to four years. [Times of India]

¶ “Solar To Power Half Of Port Newark Box Terminal’s Energy Needs” • Port Newark Container Terminal, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the city of Newark marked the completion of a solar energy project designed to provide half of the terminal’s yearly electrical power needs. The project covers 7.8 acres with solar panel canopies. [Yahoo]

Have an intentionally restful day.

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World:

¶ “BYD Set To Dominate NEV Market In Southeast Asia, Starting With Thailand ” • BYD is aggressively expanding its footprint across the Southeast Asian region. Thailand could be the ASEAN headquarters for this expansion. BYD sold some 27,000 units in the country last year, while Tesla only sold 4,121, according to a report from Car News China. [CleanTechnica]

BYD Dolphin show in Thailand (BYD Media Office)

¶ “53% EV Share In China!” • May saw the continuation of the never ending growth of the Chinese EV market, with plugins scoring over a million sales. Extended Range EVs grew fastest, going up by 52% to 116,000 units, or 11% of plugin sales, while other plugins grew 32% YOY (29% share) and full battery EVs grew 23% for a 59% share of plugins. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ireland Closes Its Last Coal-Fired Generating Plant” • Ireland is the fifteenth EU nation to stop burning coal for electricity. The Moneypoint generating station in Country Clare stopped the use of coal on June 20, 2025. It was built over forty years ago as a response to turmoil in world oil markets to ensure that Ireland had a reliable power supply. [CleanTechnica]

Coal-fired Moneypoint plant (ESB Energy International)

¶ “Octopus Acquires A 33-MW Irish Solar Project” • Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust agreed to acquire a 33-MW solar site in Ireland, expanding its Ballymacarney complex by 14% to 274 MW. The €27 million deal is for the Irishtown project, the sixth solar site at the operational complex, which is being developed by Statkraft. [reNews]

¶ “Clean Energy Vs Fossil Fuels In Emerging Economies At A Climate Crossroads” • BRICS is at a pivotal moment, with fossil fuels accounting for less than 50% of its total power capacity, a first in its history. The BRICS economic bloc comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Iran. [Daily Nation]

Windpower (Karsten Würth, Unsplash)

¶ “Free Signs First Wind PPA With H2air” • French telecoms operator Free signed its first wind power purchase agreement, for 19 GWh of electricity per year from the Limodores wind farm in Haute-Marne for fifteen years. Energy from four of the project’s turbines will be sold directly to Free by developer and operator H2air, starting 1 January 2026. [reNews]

¶ “Europe Has Installed So Many Renewable Energy Sources That It Is Now Facing An Unusual Problem: Electricity Is Too Cheap” • Europe is faced with a paradox: green electricity is so abundant that prices are historically low, or even negative. This situation highlights the challenges of managing an increasingly carbon-free electricity grid. [Farmingdale Observer]

Rooftop solar power (Watt A Lot, Unsplash)

¶ “Europe’s Largest Flow Battery Project Launched To Boost Energy Security” • Construction work to build the world’s largest flow battery has begun at the strategic and critically important electrical grid interconnection point on the borders of German, France and Switzerland, strengthening energy resilience and grid stability. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “Russia Warns Strike On Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Could Cause ‘Chernobyl-Style Catastrophe'” • The head of Russia’s nuclear energy corporation warned that an Israeli attack on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant could lead to a “Chernobyl-style catastrophe.” Bushehr is Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant. It was built by Russia. [MSN]

Bushehr Nuclear Plant (Hossein Heidarpour, CC-BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “IAEA Warns Nuclear Contamination Risk From Israeli Attacks On Iranian Facilities” • The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned of risk of nuclear contamination from Israel’s attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran. The level of radioactivity outside the Natanz site after an Israeli attack has remained unchanged and at normal levels, but that could change. [China Daily]

US:

¶ “US Primary Energy Production, Consumption, And Exports Increased In 2024” • The US continued to produce more energy than it consumed in 2024. The surplus energy helped energy exports grow to a record high 30.9 quadrillion British thermal units in 2024, up 4% from 2023. Energy imports stayed flat at 21.7 quads in 2024. [CleanTechnica]

Please click on the image to enlarge it. (EIA image)

¶ “Extreme Heat Safety Tips As Dangerous Temperatures Head To East Coast” • A life-threatening heat wave is heading to the East Coast. Over 700 people die from heat-related illnesses every year, according to the CDC, and extreme heat is considered the deadliest weather-related hazard in the US, according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. [ABC News]

¶ “140 Homes In South LA Will Receive Free Solar Power And Energy Upgrades” • In 1970, electricity for California homes cost an average of about 2.2¢/kWh. Today it is about 32¢/kWh. With solar power, you can pay a lot less. Renewable energy non-profit GRID Alternatives says it will provide free solar and energy upgrades for 140 homes of South LA. [CleanTechnica]

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Opinion:

¶ “Where to See Hope amidst Broad US Attack on Cleantech” • Right now, it’s hard to feel much hope if you overly focus on the US or US policies. But if you step beyond that focus, there’s still a lot to be hopeful about. The US may be falling behind, but the rest of the world isn’t letting us drag it down any longer. Here we roll through some key points. [CleanTechnica]

Volkswagen ID. Buzz in Brazil (Courtesy of Volkswagen AG)

World:

¶ “The Ocean Is Changing Colors, Researchers Say” • Warming waters are causing the colors of the ocean to change, a paper published in the journal Science shows. Satellite data shows that ocean waters are getting greener at the poles and bluer toward the equator, as a result of shifting amounts of chlorophyll. The change could impact marine food webs. [ABC News]

¶ “New Emissions Guidance For Oil And Gas Projects” • The UK government has published guidance on how it will consider fresh applications for oil and gas projects. Operators will now have to draw up environmental impact assessments that take emissions released from burning oil and gas they produce into account, not just the emissions from production. [BBC]

Oil platform (Jonathan Gong, Unsplash)

¶ “LNG Canada’s True Cost: 2.2 Billion Tons Of CO₂e Over Fifty Years” • Promoted as a cleaner alternative to coal and a model of low-emissions LNG infrastructure, a project at Kitimat, British Columbia, is emblematic of a global trend: locking in fossil fuel infrastructure at a time when net-zero ambitions demand urgent emissions reductions. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Push For Tariffs On Chinese EVs In Brazil As BYD Comes To Town” • Chinese EV giant BYD has expanded into or rapidly accelerated the competition in ever more markets, including in Latin America. It offers more affordable, really good electric cars than these markets have had. Brazil is one of those markets, and BYD is doing great there. [CleanTechnica]

BYD Seal

¶ “Africa’s Shift To 100% Renewable Energy Could Create 5.4 Million Jobs By 2050, Report Says” • Africa could create up to 5.4 million new energy sector jobs by 2050 if it transitions fully to renewable energy, a report shows. The report, “African Energy Leadership: The Case for 100% Renewable Energy,” was released  at a climate meeting in Bonn. [Nairametrics]

¶ “UK Approves 138-MW Oaklands Farm Solar Project” • The UK government granted planning permission to BayWa’s renewables business for the 138-MW solar project in Derbyshire. Energy Secretary Ed Milband approved a Development Consent Order for the Oaklands Farm scheme, which has been under planning review since early 2024. [reNews]

Rural Derbyshire (Candy Goode, Unsplash)

¶ “Indonesia Inaugurates Largest Integrated Solar Panel Factory To Boost Renewable Energy” • Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita inaugurated the country’s largest solar cell and solar panel module factory, PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia, which has a production capacity of 1 GW per year, Xinhua reports. [qazinform.com]

¶ “Fabrication Begins On Belgian Energy Island” • Fabrication of high-voltage alternating current modules began at Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth offshore energy hub in the Netherlands. The infrastructure will be the backbone of the island’s transmission system and support delivery of at least 2.1-GW of wind power to the mainland. [reNews]

Fabrication (HSM image)

¶ “Satellite Images Reveal Heavy Damage To Arak Nuclear Plant After Israeli Strike” • Satellite imagery shows that Israel’s recent airstrike on Iran caused significant damage to the Arak heavy water reactor about 250 km southwest of Tehran. While the Arak reactor was not operational, nuclear experts have long tracked the site because it can produce plutonium. [MSN]

¶ “Nuclear Power Plant Warning As Heatwave Hits France” • The French electricity supply could be disrupted as nuclear power generation along the Rhone is curtailed because of high water temperatures. Nuclear operator EDF announced that high water temperatures are expected to impact production of power from 25 June. [Yahoo News New Zealand]

Saint-Alban Nuclear Plant (Pilat.Oueb, CC-BY-SA 4.0)

US:

¶ “Could Be A Huge Surge In US EV Sales In Rest Of 2025, And Then Big Crash” • The plan to kill the $7,500 tax credit for EVs is this: 180 days after the budget bill becomes law, the EV tax credit will go away. And the tax credit for leased EVs will be eliminated for cars produced outside of the US. Before the credits end, EVs will boom. Then 2026 comes. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The US Energy Transition Is Not Going Quietly” • Here in the US, decarbonization is facing a double whammy. On top of this year’s abrupt shift in federal energy policy, electricity demand is rising, impelling a fresh argument that a whole new fleet of gas power plants is needed. But despite the setbacks, we are going to a low-carbon future. [CleanTechnica]

Wind turbines (George Dagerotip, Unsplash)

¶ “New Jersey Launches 2-GW Energy Storage Program” • New Jersey has launched a landmark energy storage initiative that aims to deliver 2 GW of capacity by 2030 while cutting long-term electricity costs and strengthening grid reliability. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved Phase 1 of the Garden State Energy Storage Program. [reNews]

¶ “SMUD Signs Battery Deal With DESRI” • DESRI and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District have signed a long-term power purchase agreement for a 160MW/640MWh battery energy storage project in California. The Dry Creek Energy Storage project will be located at the site of the decommissioned Rancho Seco power station in Sacramento County. [reNews]

Have a perfectly sufficient day.

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World:

¶ “Inside The Iberian Grid Collapse” • The Iberian grid collapse happened at a time of moderate demand with large curtailment of renewable energy. It was not driven by a failure  of renewable energy, however. Rather, it was the result of multiple layers of insufficient planning and poor management of voltage and grid dynamics. [CleanTechnica]

Spanish wind turbines (John Cameron, Unsplash)

¶ “A New Wave Of Algae Is Perking Up The Vertical Farming Industry” • Microalgae can be grown indoors, in vertical farms, with opportunities to solve a land-use crisis by use of existing infrastructure. That’s the easy part. Getting more people to eat the stuff is the hard part, but in Iceland, VAXA Technologies has a solution for doing that. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Reclaiming Coal Country: 300 GW Solar Goldmine From Coal Mine Conversions” • In a landmark report released this month, Global Energy Monitor reveals that converting recently closed and soon-to-be-retired coal mines into solar farms could boost global solar capacity by nearly 300 GW by 2030, for a 15% increase in operating solar capacity. [CleanTechnica]

Coal mine (Chris Münch, Unsplash)

¶ “PNE Reaches Milestone On 240-MW South Africa Solar” • PNE Group has achieved a major milestone in South Africa with financial close confirmed on its 240-MW Khauta South solar PV project, marking the final project development stage to start construction of the solar plant. Early construction at the Free State-based site has already begun. [reNews]

¶ “Equinor, EDF-ESB Win Celtic Sea Lease Auction” • The Crown Estate awarded seabed rights to Equinor and the Gwynt Glas, a joint venture between EDF Renewables UK and ESB, to develop two 1500-MW floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea. A third 1.5-GW project development area is being held in reserve and may be announced in September. [reNews]

Towing a floating wind turbine (Equinor image)

¶ “GE Vernova Signs Agreement To Supply 73-MW Kosovo Wind Project” • GE Vernova announced it has an agreement to supply, service, and commission twelve of its 6.1-MW onshore wind turbines for Çalık Renewables’s Zatriq I & II Wind Farms in Kosovo. With the deal, the companies are supporting Kosovo’s renewable energy goals. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “US Warns UK Over Chinese Turbine Factory” • The US raised national security concerns with the UK government over plans by Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Mingyang to build a factory in Scotland to supply North Sea offshore wind projects, according to a report in the Financial Times. British ministers are considering whether to block the proposal. [reNews]

Wind turbine nacelle (Mingyang image)

¶ “Israel Strikes Inactive Nuclear Reactor In Iran” • The Israel Defense Forces said it struck an inactive nuclear reactor among dozens of targets in Iran. The IDF aid the strike “targeted the component intended for plutonium production, in order to prevent the reactor from being restored and used for nuclear weapons development.” [MSN]

US:

¶ “Coastal Areas With High Microplastic Levels Linked To Higher Rates Of Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke” • Coastal counties with very high marine microplastic levels had higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke than coastal counties with lower levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. [ABC News]

Sailboat at Nantucket (Keenan Shepard, Unsplash)

¶ “US EIA Forecasts New Export Licensing Requirements Will Reduce US Ethane Exports” • The US EIA forecasts US ethane exports will decrease by 80,000 barrels per day this year and by 177,000 b/d in 2026 in our June Short-Term Energy Outlook because of new licensing requirements by the US government for exports of ethane to China. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Solar Panels Give Edge To Tomatoes Grown Underneath” • An experiment can lead to a greater understanding, deeper insights, and sometimes they even bear fruit. At NREL, researchers grew a dozen tomato plants, six in the open and six under solar panels that limit the light to what the plant needs, with the rest of the light generating electricity. [CleanTechnica]

NREL Researcher Seth Steichen (Gregory Cooper, NREL)

¶ “Imerys Signs US Solar PPA with Akuo” • Imerys has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Akuo for a 195-MW solar project in Texas, marking the French industrial group’s largest renewable energy deal to date in the US. The PV facility, to be built in Coke County, is expected to generate 153GWh of electricity annually. [reNews]

¶ “Bloomberg 2025 Electric Vehicle Outlook Report” • This year, the BNEF Electric Vehicle Outlook, which was just published, quite naturally sees some storm clouds on the horizon because of the policies of the failed US administration. If your focus is on China, things are looking rosy for electric cars, but the outlook in the US is a bit different. [CleanTechnica]

BYD Explorer 1 (Courtesy of BYD)

¶ “US Will Build Three Small Nuclear Reactors By Next Fourth Of July, Wright Says” • The Trump administration is seeking to jumpstart nuclear energy in the US by having at least three small reactors running and producing power by July of next year. The ambitious timeline was proposed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright during a hearing. [MSN]

¶ “Supreme Court Greenlights Nuclear Waste Site In Texas” • In a 6-3 decision on June 18, the Supreme Court rejected challenges to a nuclear waste storage site near Texas’ border with New Mexico, a win for the federal government in a decadeslong struggle over what to do with waste that is byproduct of nuclear power plants. [MSN]

Have a graceously simple day.

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World:

¶ “Sharks And Oysters Set To Thrive In Warmer UK Waters” • The UK could see a boom in endangered sharks, rays, and native oysters as species change habitats to respond to rising ocean temperatures, according to scientists. But some creatures, such as a quahog, a clam that is the world’s longest living animal, could struggle to adapt. [BBC]

Oysters (Charlotte Coneybeer, Unsplash)

¶ “Europe Risks Losing Its Early E-Fuels Lead For Aviation” • A T&E study shows that Europe can be a leader in e-kerosene, or e-SAF, housing over half of the world’s announced production capacity. But none of the large-scale plants identified in this report are even under construction. None have even reached a final investment decision. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Geely Brings Electric EX5 to Six Adriatic Countries” • Geely Auto introduced its electric SUV, the Geely EX5, in six strategic markets in the Adriatic region – Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Montenegro – on June 10, 2025. The EX5 is Geely Auto’s first global model to be given EU WVTA certification. [CleanTechnica]

Geely EX5

¶ “All Foundations Are In At 496-MW French Wind Farm” • All foundations have now been installed at Ocean Winds’ 496-MW Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France. DEME Group said the 61st and final XL monopile is in place, marking the completion of the drilled foundation installation campaign with its jack-up vessel Innovation. [reNews]

¶ “Multiple Factors Behind Iberian Grid Collapse” • The Spanish government concluded that April’s unprecedented nationwide blackout was triggered by a cascade of failures in voltage control, oscillations in the system, and the premature disconnection of several power plants. And efforts to fix the problem inadvertently increased overall voltage. [reNews]

Wind turbines (Ludovico Ceroseis, Unsplash)

¶ “Solar Power Is Now Pakistan’s Largest Source Of Electricity” • During the first four months of the current year, solar farms produced an average of 25.3% of Pakistan’s utility electricity supplies. According to Ember data, reported by Reuters, solar power has risen from Pakistan’s fifth-largest electricity source in 2023 to its largest in 2025. [ProPakistani]

¶ “Neqotkuk First Nation, European Company To Build Solar Farm In Saint John” • Neqotkuk First Nation is partnering with Universal Kraft Renewables, a European company, to build and operate the largest solar farm in New Brunswick with 100% of power feeding the Saint John Energy grid, the project partners announced in Saint John. [Yahoo]

Saint John (Miguel Ángel Sanz, Unsplash, cropped)

Australia:

¶ “Farmers Leading The Renewable Charge” • With droughts, floods and other extreme weather impacting farm profitability across the country, cutting input costs is becoming even more critical to building a resilient future for Australian agriculture. On-farm renewable energy is proving to be a powerful tool to help farmers get there. [Echonetdaily]

¶ “Australian Government Approves 250-MW Solar Farm” • The Australian government has green lit the 250-MW Weasel Solar Farm Station in Tasmania. The solar farm will comprise around 4,000 panels, which will be joined by a 144-MW battery storage system. The project is being developed by Alternate Path and local landowners. [reNews]

Weasel Solar Farm site (Weasel Solar Farm image)

¶ “Ace Power Lands Approval For WA Solar-Plus-Battery Project” • Western Australia’s Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel has unanimously approved Ace Power’s plan for a 200-MW solar farm and 200-MW, 400-MWh battery energy storage system to be built near the township of Narrogin in the state’s southwest. [pv magazine Australia]

US:

¶ “Shocker: Senate Republicans Look Ready to Kill Clean Energy And EV Tax Credits” • Even as we learn more about the harms of air pollution, water pollution, and global heating, Republican politicians have been opposed to any legislation that tries to limit fossil fuel use, including legislation that supports clean energy, energy efficiency, and EVs. [CleanTechnica]

Capitol Building (Mike Stoll, Unsplash)

¶ “State Vs Local Control Over Energy Siting Sparks Debate In Pennsylvania” • Where new generating installations get built has created political controversy ever since Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse first thought of the idea of an electrical grid. If they get built near cities, the distribution lines are short, but that has its own problems. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF Launches” • The Nissan LEAF has been iconic for years. Whereas some models from early stages of of the modern EV era have been retired or neglected, Nissan has been improving the LEAF over time. Now, the latest iteration definitely looks like the best yet. And that could supercharge the model’s sales growth. [CleanTechnica]

New LEAF

¶ “With Storm Season Here, Solar Power Offers Lifeline For Floridians” • As Florida heads into what forecasters warn could be an exceptionally active hurricane season, solar energy is gaining momentum as an added layer of storm protection and resiliency in the wake of major storms. A solar+battery system can keep a home powered. [Florida Politics]

¶ “US Supreme Court To Decide If Nuclear Waste Facility Can Be Built In Texas” • SCOTUS is expected to decide if a facility to store high-level nuclear waste can be built in West Texas. The case comes after the Court of Appeals in the Fifth Circuit sided with Texas and Fasken Oil and Ranch in their suit against the NRC to prevent the site from being built. [KXAN Austin]

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World:

¶ “Oil Prices Rise, US Futures Fall As Israel Urges Tehran Locals To Evacuate” • Oil prices resumed their climb and US futures were lower after Israel’s military issued an evacuation warning to 330,000 people in Iran’s capital Tehran. The evacuation warning was for a part of Tehran that houses the country’s state TV and police headquarters. [ABC News]

Tehran (hassan hedayatzadeh, Unsplash)

¶ “Dongfeng-Nissan Bets On A China-First Strategy With The N7 Sedan” • In China, there seems to be a new car coming out every month. Dongfeng Nissan, however, approached  introducing the N7 the Japanese way. A deep market study, good pricing coupled with thoughtful engineering, and a quiet confidence surround the new N7 electric sedan. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Insurers Shrink From Covering Damage Due To Subsidence And Sinking Buildings” • According to Bloomberg, subsidence is a slow moving climate disaster that has caused tens of billions in damage already and could affect 1.2 billion people. It could lead to loss of $8 trillion in economic output. That’s a lot of money for something people don’t think about. [CleanTechnica]

Cracking from subsidence (LinkedIn image)

¶ “Here Comes The Infinity Train” • After 3 years of anticipation, the long-awaited Gravity (or Infinity) locomotive has arrived in the Pilbara in Western Australia to be put to work transporting iron ore to the coast for shipment to China. This is part of Dr Andrew Forrest’s aim of achieving real zero in all the operations of his mining empire. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Offshore Wind Workers Up By 24%” • The number of people working in the UK offshore wind industry has risen from just over 32,000 two years ago to nearly 40,000 today, an increase of 24%, according to the Wind Industry Skills Intelligence Report 2025. It says the number of people working in onshore wind in the UK now stands at just over 15,000. [reNews]

Wind turbine (RenewableUK image)

¶ “New Data Finds That The EU’s Renewable Ethanol Maintains Record Level Of Greenhouse-Gas Reduction” • Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members and other EU producers reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of 79% compared to fossil fuels in 2024, according to newly certified data. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “Crown Outlines £400 Million Investment Plan” • In a boost for the UK’s offshore wind sector, The Crown Estate has outlined its proposal to invest up to £400 million of capital in the supply chain. These investments are intended to support construction of new infrastructure to enable the deployment of offshore wind across the UK. [reNews]

Offshore wind farm (London Array Limited)

¶ “Uyombo Rejects Nuclear Power Plant Even After Government Persuasion” • Residents of Uyombo and environmental activists on Friday reiterated their opposition to the proposed nuclear power plant in the area. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the state remains committed to constructing the facility, despite local resistance. [MSN]

US:

¶ “Supreme Court To Hear Appeal From Chevron In Coastal Damage Lawsuits” • Chevron and other oil and gas companies are appealing a 2024 decision by a federal appeals court that kept the lawsuits seeking redress for coastal land loss and degradation of the environment in Louisiana in state courts. The state courts ordered Chevron to pay over $740 million. [ABC News]

Coastal Louisiana (Brent Woods, Unsplash)

¶ “First-Ever Ban On Watering Lawns In Central Iowa Due To Nitrate Levels In Rivers” • The Central Iowa Water Works has banned about 600,000 commercial and residential customers from watering lawns as near-record levels of nitrates in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers threaten to overwhelm the water utility company’s ability to treat the water. [ABC News]

¶ “The Unbelievably Big Bad Bill Hurts IRA Incentives And Red States” • Thanks to the Trump administration’s transactional relationship with Big Oil, businesses have canceled or delayed over $14 billion in clean energy and EV investments that resulted from the IRA legislation. They don’t seem to care about the consequences of their actions. [CleanTechnica]

Turbines (American Public Power Association, Unsplash)

¶ “US Senate Panel Advances Bill To Phase Out Clean Energy Tax Credits” • A Senate committee advanced a bill to phase out the investment tax credit by 2028 and end the residential solar tax credit by the end of this year. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” has broader tax code changes that could impact economics of the renewable energy sector. [pv magazine International]

¶ “Lazard Releases 2025 LCOE+ Report” • Lazard Inc announced the release of the 18th edition of its Levelized Cost of Energy+ report, with insights into the cost competitiveness of various technologies for generating electricity. The report explores key aspects of energy generation, energy storage, and system-level considerations.  [Lazard.com]

Solar panels (Soren H, Unsplash)

¶ “T1 Energy Advances $850 Million Planned 5-GW Solar Cell Plant” • T1 Energy Inc selected Yates Construction as contractor for preconstruction services and site preparations for its planned $850 million, G2_Austin 5-GW Solar Cell Facility. The facility is expected to begin producing cells by the end of 2026, and create up to 1,800 full-time jobs. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “Trump Fires Nuclear Chief in Energy Deregulation Shakeup” • In a dramatic escalation with sweeping implications for the US nuclear industry, President Donald Trump has removed Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Christopher Hanson. This opens up a big vacancy at the top for a candidate with softer regulatory inclinations. [OilPrice.com]

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Review:

¶ “Agrivoltaics And The Underdogs Of The Natural World” • Fan favorite Ryan Reynolds is out with a new nature documentary series for National Geographic called Underdogs. It promises to expose certain members of the fish, mammal, and insect kingdoms to, well … exposure. It’s biodiversity as only Ryan Reynolds can do it. [CleanTechnica]

Underdogs show (Courtesy of National Geographic via YouTube)

World:

¶ “Large-Scale V2G Systems Coming To Utrecht And Sweden” • This month, the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands has become Europe’s first city to implement a large-scale V2G (vehicle-to-grid) system. That V2G technology, from Renault, is powered by AC. Volkswagen is also planning a V2G trial in Sweden, based on DC from batteries. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Battery Ferries: Helios, China Zorrilla, And BC Ferries Compared” • Viking Line’s recently announced fully electric ferry, Helios, represents one of the most ambitious maritime electrification projects to date, and offers a powerful indicator of how quickly and fundamentally ferry travel is being transformed by battery-electric propulsion. [CleanTechnica]

Viking Line electric ferry Helios (Viking Line image)

¶ “A Primer About Wind On Global Wind Day” • Global Wind Day is observed every year on June 15 to raise awareness about the power of wind energy and its potential to reshape the world’s energy systems. It’s important to understand the nuances of wind and how it is such a great clean, renewable, and sustainable source of energy. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “EnBW, DHL Group Ink Long-Term Wind PPA” • EnBW and logistics company DHL Group have signed a long-term power purchase agreement for energy from the He Dreiht offshore wind farm. He Dreiht is under construction in the German Bight. It will have an installed capacity of 960-MW, 20 MW of which will go to supply DHL Group. [reNews]

Wind turbine installation at He Dreiht (EnBW image)

¶ “WA To Set Community Guidelines For Renewable Energy Projects” • The Western Australian Government has released draft guidelines on community benefits from renewable energy projects, which aims to ensure that the benefits of the energy transition are shared with everyone as well as creating jobs and supply chain opportunities. [Utility Magazine]

¶ “Amazon’s $20 Billion Investment To Support New Solar Farms” • Danish renewables developer European Energy signed power PPAs with the Australian arm of Amazon for 170 MW from solar farms. Amazon pledged to invest A$20 billion (USD 12.97 billion) over the next five years to expand Australian cloud computing. [pv magazine International]

Amazon energy usage (Amazon image via screenshot)

¶ “Wind Energy Pivotal To India’s Renewable Energy Strategy: Pralhad Joshi” • Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has said that wind energy lies at the core of India’s renewable energy strategy. Addressing a stakeholders’ conference on Global Wind Day 2025 Joshi said that India needs energy to be a global manufacturing hub. [MSN]

¶ “Global Offshore Wind Capacity Up 14% To 85 GW” • Global operational offshore wind capacity grew by 14% in the last twelve months to 85 GW, the EnergyPulse Insights Offshore Wind from RenewableUK shows. It says the capacity added in the past year generates enough electricity to meet annual needs for over 11 million UK homes. [reNews]

Offshore wind farm (Sam Farallon, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “EU Requires €241 Billion To Fulfil Nuclear Energy Plans By 2050” • European Union member states will have to invest €241 billion ($278 billion) to meet their nuclear energy plans by 2050, according to an assessment by the European Commission. These plans include extending the operational life of existing reactors and building new large-scale facilities. [Yahoo Finance]

US:

¶ “Porsche ‘Blasphemy’ from Sacrilege Motors” • Devoted to a different kind of automotive restoration, the Connecticut-based Sacrilege Motors takes upon itself a polarizing yet undeniably compelling mission: to convert classic, air-cooled Porsches into bespoke EVs. One example, called the Enigma, is based on the 964-generation coupe. [CleanTechnica]

Enigma (Courtesy of Sacrilege Motors)

¶ “‘Significant’ Expansion Of Nuclear Waste Compensation Now In Trump’s Megabill” • If the Senate version of the “Big Beautiful Bill” is adopted, it will include a large expansion of payments for people in four states, along with “downwinders,” exposed to nuclear radiation from the bomb testing, to be compensated for exposure to toxic materials. [ABC News]

¶ “California Fast-Tracks 4.6-GW Battery Project With 1.1 GW Of Solar” • The California Energy Commission has approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, the first development to receive fast-track approval under its Opt-In Certification program. The project includes 1.1 GW of solar capacity with a 4.6-GWh, battery storage system. [pv magazine International]

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Opinion:

¶ “Geological CO₂ Storage: Massive Scale, Hidden Risks, Eternal Monitoring” • The notion of geological sequestration of carbon dioxide as a climate mitigation strategy has gained prominence. But experiences from the oil industry’s existing use of carbon dioxide in enhanced oil recovery cast significant doubt on the feasibility of sequestration. [CleanTechnica]

Fracking (Brett Jordan, Unsplash)

World:

¶ “Zelenskyy Warns Oil Price Surge Could Help Russia’s War Effort” • A sharp rise in global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will benefit Russia and bolster its military capabilities in the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “The Russians are getting stronger due to greater income from oil exports.” [ABC News]

¶ “Race To Mine Metals For EV Batteries Threatens A Marine Paradise” • Stark images, taken from a drone by environmental campaigners and shared with the BBC, appear to show how nickel mining has stripped forests and polluted waters in one of the most biodiverse marine habitats on Earth. The Raja Ampat archipelago is called the “Amazon of the Seas.” [BBC]

Raja Ampat (SnapSaga, Unsplash)

¶ “Climate Change Leads To Spread Of Infection-Causing Fungi, Scientists Say” • Climate change, which is likely spreading due to warming global temperatures, may put millions of people at risk from an infection-causing fungi, scientists say. Forecasts imply that within 15 years a “significant spread” of certain pathogenic fungi could occur. [ABC News]

¶ “How A Himalayan Nation Is A Global EV Leader” • Nepal, a small nation of 30 million better known around the world for its mountains, including Mt Everest, and trekking tourism, is quietly setting an impressive benchmark in the EV transition. In recent months, about 70% of all new passenger vehicles sold in Nepal were electric. [CleanTechnica]

Community in Nepal (Kalle Kortelainen, Unsplash)

¶ “Australia Achieves 12% Plugins in May” • The overall auto market in Australia continues to be buoyant, with 109,425 light vehicles sold in May 2025. Of this number, 12% were plugins. A total of 10,065 battery electric cars were sold, taking 9.2% of the overall market, and 3,081 plugin hybrid EVs were sold, for 2.8% of the market. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “RWE Extends Partnership Supplying Renewable Energy To Amazon” • Amazon Web Services will provide RWE with cloud services, including artificial intelligence and data analytics capabilities, in exchange for electricity from RWE’s wind and solar facilities. Some of these are already in operation and some are under construction. [MSN]

Renewable energy (Vidar Nordli-Mathisen, Unsplash)

¶ “Satellite Imagery Reveals Damage To Key Iran Nuclear Sites” • Satellite imagery shared with BBC Verify provides a clear picture of damage inflicted on two of Iran’s key nuclear sites and other military targets. Imagery from two different providers shows damage to the Natanz nuclear facility as well as a missile site south of the city of Tabriz. [BBC]

¶ “Solar Farm Proposal On Yorkshire Green Belt Land Could Power 20,000 Homes” • A solar energy park proposed for green belt land in Yorkshire could generate enough electricity to power over 20,000 homes and reduce emissions by 25,000 tonnes per year. Exagen Development Ltd lodged a planning application for the Thurcroft Interchange Energy Park. [Yorkshire Post]

Yorkshire (James Genchi, Unsplash)

US:

¶ “Two Millions Jobs At Risk If Republicans Repeal Tax Credits For Clean Manufacturing” • An analysis from the BlueGreen Alliance shows that “more than two million jobs across the manufacturing employment footprint are at risk if the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives becomes law.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Geothermal Energy Has A New, 163-GW Message For Fossil Fuels” • Coal, oil, and gas production were all tapped for priority status under the “National Energy Emergency” declaration by the White House. But geothermal energy was also included, and that industry is ready. New Mexico, for example, is sitting on 163 GW of it. [CleanTechnica]

New enhanced geothermal systems (US DOE image)

¶ “Puerto Rico Contemplates A Reunion With Spain” • José Lara is the head of Adelante Reunificacionistas, which wants to end the island’s current status as a US territory and have it become the eighteenth autonomous community of Spain. All things considered, it should not be a surprise that some Puerto Ricans would prefer not to be US citizens. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Why Americans Should Switch To Solar Power Now” • In the US, the top reason people choose solar is to save money. A study from Ohio State found that cost savings are the biggest driver for homeowners choosing solar. On average, US households save about $1,500 a year with solar power. Over time, that adds up to tens of thousands of dollars. [Microgrid Media]

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World:

¶ “A ‘Glimmer Of Hope’ For Marine Life At The UN Ocean Conference” • Nearly 200 countries came together in Nice to discuss how to tackle the most pressing issues facing the oceans. The High Seas Treaty must be ratified by 60 countries to bring it into force. Fifty countries have done so, but dozens more have promised to ratify by the end of the year. [BBC]

Fish unabashedly showing off (David Clode, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “Israel-Iran Conflict Expected To Hike Gas Prices, Experts Say” • Oil prices soared as Israel and Iran exchanged attacks, and it is all but certain that gasoline prices will rise within days, industry analysts told ABC News. The back-and-forth strikes stoked fears of a possible wider conflict in the Middle East, which produces a large share of global oil. [ABC News]

¶ “XPENG G7 Scores 10,000 Orders in Just 46 Minutes” • The newest model from XPENG, the G7, has just hit the market. It’s available for pre-order, and there are also models to touch and see in XPENG’s 530 stores in Chinese cities. Probably the biggest note is that it took just 46 minutes for XPENG to score 10,000 pre-orders for the G7. [CleanTechnica]

XPENG G7

¶ “Sharks And Rays Found To Use Offshore Wind Farms As Habitat” • A study by Wageningen University & Research shows that offshore wind farms not only produce energy, but may also contribute to the protection of marine life. Several shark and ray species were detected in and around Dutch wind farms based on traces of DNA in the seawater. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “CWHI Completes First XXL Monopiles For Inch Cape” • The first of 32 XXL monopiles for ESB and Red Rock Renewables’ 1100-MW Inch Cape offshore wind farm off east Scotland have been completed by CWHI. The components include monopiles with outer diameters of 11.5 metres, lengths of up to 110 metres, and a maximum weight of 2300 tonnes. [reNews]

Monopiles for Inch Cape (CWHI image)

¶ “Oz Developer Gets Green Light For 943-MW Wind Farm” • The Independent Planning Commission in New South Wales has granted development consent for ACEN Australia’s 943-MW Valley of the Winds wind farm. The approval includes a 320-MW battery system. It concluded the project’s public benefits outweighed its residual impacts. [reNews]

¶ “Financial Analysts Make Revealing Prediction About Clean Energy Investments” • Now is the time to invest in clean energy stocks, according to financial analysts who predict their value will increase as the world transitions to green energy. As Net Zero Investor reported, experts believe it’s now a “buyer’s market” in renewable energy stocks. [The Cool Down]

EV parked at charger (Zaptec, Unsplash)

¶ “Longi Sets Two World Records For Solar Cell Efficiency” • The Chinese solar technology giant Longi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd announced that it set two new world records for solar cell efficiency. One is 33% conversion efficiency for commercial-size silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells. The other is 26% efficiency for a crystalline silicon module. [China Daily]

¶ “Solar Hydrogen Could Be Produced At $4.23/kg In Saudi Arabia” • Researchers from Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals studied the feasibility of producing green hydrogen using standalone PV, CSP, or hybrid PV-CSP systems. They were able to reduce the cost of green hydrogen to $4.23/kg. [pv magazine International]

Solar system (Michael Pointner, Unsplash)

¶ “Israel’s Strike On Iran Causing Radioactive Contamination” • International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi told the UN Security Council that Israel’s strike on an Iranian nuclear facility was causing “radioactive and chemical contamination.” The IAEA later clarified that contamination did not go beyond the Natanz facility. [Newsweek]

US:

¶ “Trump Signs Measure Blocking California’s Ban On New Sales Of Gas-Powered Cars” • President Trump signed a resolution that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. California’s attorney general held a news conference to announced the state was challenging the move in court. [ABC News]

Road in California (Will Truettner, Unsplash)

¶ “Republican Budget Bill to Raise People’s Energy Prices” • In at least nineteen states, consumer energy prices are expected to rise if the GOP repeals the clean energy tax credits it plans to repeal based on the House-passed bill. That’s according to a report on the matter that examined changes coming to nineteen states if this bill becomes a law. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Abandoning The Market” • Recently, I came across an article on a paper published by the International Energy Agency titled, “Global energy investment set to rise to $3.3 trillion in 2025 amid economic uncertainty and energy security concerns.” We have a problem, which is that we have abandoned a market nearly as big as the new car market. [CleanTechnica]

Statue of Liberty (Pierre Blaché, Unsplash)

¶ “Republicans In House Who Don’t Want Clean Energy Tax Credits Cut Look To Senators To Save Them” • When it came time to vote on the “Big Beautiful Bill” and its cuts to tax credits, Republicans voted voted in favor. Now, thirteen of them from vulnerable districts are trying to get Republican Senators to step up and protect the incentives. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “DESRI Begins Construction On 205-MW Solar, 1,000-MWh Storage Project In Arizona” • DESRI said the Catclaw Solar and Storage project in Arizona is funded to begin construction. The project is to have 205 MW of solar modules with a 250 MW battery project storing 1,000-MWh of energy. It is to service the Phoenix metropolitan area. [pv magazine USA]

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World:

¶ “Oil Prices Surge After Israel’s Strike On Iran” • Oil prices surged and Asian shares were lower after Israel struck Iranian nuclear and military targets, as the attack raised the risk of war between them. US benchmark crude oil rose by $3.93, or 5.8%, to $71.97 per barrel. International standard Brent crude was up by $3.82 to $73.18 per barrel. [ABC News]

Pumpjack (Jeff W, Unsplash)

¶ “Officials Race To Tow Burning Ship Away From India Coast To Prevent ‘Ecological Disaster'” • The Indian Coast Guard is trying to tow a burning Singapore-flagged cargo ship away from the coast of Kerala, to prevent an “ecological disaster.” The Indian defence ministry said current efforts are to establish a tow line and pull the vessel away from the coast. [BBC]

¶ “Acorn Carbon Capture Project To Get £200 Million” • UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed that £200 million will be provided to progress the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage scheme in Aberdeenshire. Miliband said he told the company behind the project that he expected it to make a final investment decision by the end of the parliament. [BBC]

Carbon capture facility (North Sea Midstream Partners)

¶ “Weak Aircraft Innovation Is Undercutting Aviation’s Green Transition” • Repeated delays in aircraft technology innovation are hindering aviation’s green transition. T&E analysis hints that European aviation could be up to 13% more efficient by 2050 in an achievable innovation scenario, saving renewable electricity sufficient for 27 million heat pumps. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “EV Sales In China Continued Their Upward Climb In May” • Things are happening in the new car market in China that those outside of China may not fully understand. At the end of May, BYD announced sweeping price cuts of up to 34%. That move sent shockwaves through the domestic industry and sent stock values, including BYD’s, tumbling. [CleanTechnica]

BYD’s Philippine lineup (Photo from BYD PH)

¶ “Volvo Cars to Use Recycled Steel in Next EV” • Volvo Cars has long been a green, sustainability leader. The news says it is to get “high-quality, recycled and near zero-emissions steel” starting this year from SSAB. Volvo Cars is the first automaker to sign such a deal for the mass-produced cars they call “serial produced deliveries.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Taiwan Opens Talks On 3-GW Round 3.3” • Taipei has opened consultations with industry on its latest offshore wind allocation round. The island’s government held talks over Round 3.3 of up to 3 GW. Reports are that Taipei is considering the introduction of an auction floor price. The government is also said to favor reducing the localisation burden. [reNews]

First suction bucket (Ørsted image, via LinkedIn)

¶ “Sino-LAC Partnerships Fuel Region’s Green Push” • Nearly all Latin America and the Caribbean countries are working for sustainable development. Regional leaders are pursuing green industry, renewable energy, and climate resilience to address economic inequality and environmental vulnerability. China’s role in this is pivotal. [China Daily]

¶ “UK To Invest £500 Million In Hydrogen Networks” • The UK government confirmed over £500 million in funding for new hydrogen infrastructure, with one aim being to create thousands of skilled clean energy jobs. The announcement is part of a Plan for Change strategy to make Britain a clean energy superpower and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. [reNews]

Opening a solar farm (Gobierno de Chile, CC-BY-SA 2.0)

US:

¶ “A Waymo Costs More, But People Love It” • An app called Obi aggregates real-time pricing from different ride-hailing and taxi providers. It just published an analysis of the different service prices in San Francisco from March 25 to April 25. Average prices range from Lyft’s, at $14.44, to Waymo’s, at $20.43. But people love Waymo! [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Texans Love Their Wind Power, Even If Trump Doesn’t” • In Texas, a variety of new power generation assets are still growing, with plans for new natural gas and potentially new nuclear and geothermal facilities. Yet wind and solar projects constitute most of the new power plants recently built in Texas, and that capacity is expected to keep growing. [CleanTechnica]

Roscoe Wind Farm in Texas (Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Texas Approves Use Of Wastewater From Fracking To Irrigate Crops” • Texas passed legislation that allows recycled wastewater from fracking to be used to irrigate crops. According to WFAA News, proponents argue the recycled water could supplement the state’s supply of fresh water and incentify oil and gas industries to clean up their messes. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “EPA Proposes Rolling Back Clean Air Rules For Power Plants: What To Know” • EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and several Republican lawmakers announced the agency’s plan to repeal two landmark power plant emission regulations. Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy wrote that Zeldin’s rationale is “absolutely illogical and indefensible.” [ABC News]

Emissions (Anne Nygård, Unsplash)

¶ “Invenergy Breaks Ground On 240-MW Ohio Solar Site” • In Franklin County, Ohio, Invenergy started construction on the 240-MW Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center. It mark s a $230 million local investment and the latest addition to Invenergy’s growing clean energy portfolio in the state. The solar project will create up to 300 construction jobs. [reNews]

¶ “Report Warns Of Big Risks From Small Nuclear Reactors In NY” • As Governor Hochul pushes to build nuclear power in the state, a Food & Water Watch report says small modular reactor in particular could pose serious risks to communities, ratepayers, and the climate. The NRC approved NuScale’s latest SMR design just days before the report was out. [Food & Water Watch]

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¶ “Transport Of Mercury Through Rivers Has Risen Threefold Since Industrial Revolution, Study Finds” • Such industries such as coal burning, mining, and manufacturing increase mercury pollution and change the way it moves through rivers, causing a threefold rise in mercury concentrations around the world since the 1850s, a paper in the journal Science shows. [ABC News]

Mississippi River (Justin Wilkens, Unsplash)

¶ “Brazil EV Sales Report: Local EV Production Imminent As Sales Set A Record In May” • With over 14,000 EVs sold in May and year-on-year growth of 63%, Brazil’s EV market seems to be gearing up for a record 2025. YOY sales have grown every month of this year so far. And the country is just getting ready for its own EV production. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Alberta’s Renewable Energy Sabotage: Time For Federal Intervention” • Alberta’s latest assault on renewable energy investors is as clear as it is cynical. Alberta’s new reclamation rules for wind and solar projects are exorbitant, requiring project developers to post 30% of total anticipated decommissioning costs at project inception. [CleanTechnica]

Highway near Banff (Leon O’Neill, Unsplash)

¶ “Philippines Starts 3.3-GW Offshore Wind Auction” • The Philippines’ Department of Energy set up its Fifth Green Energy Auction, targeting 3,300 MW of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2030. It is the country’s first auction dedicated solely to offshore wind and forms part of its Green Energy Auction Program. [reNews]

¶ “EDPR Wins Auction For 219-MW German Wind Plot” • EDPR has secured exclusive rights to develop a 219-MW wind project in Lower Saxony, marking its initial major wind venture in Germany. EDP has signed lease agreements with landowners covering approximately 2,700 hectares with suitable sites and has plans for up to 38 turbines. [reNews]

Wind turbine (EDPR image)

¶ “Victorian Water Sector Leads The Charge To Net Zero” • The State Government has announced that all 18 of Victoria’s water corporations are on track to be powered with 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2025. And the state’s water corporations have all set targets to reduce their emissions to net zero by 2035 or earlier. [Utility Magazine]

¶ “RES Files To Build 150-MW Westport Battery” • RES has submitted a planning application for a 150-MW battery energy storage project in East Ayrshire, Scotland. RES said the project is designed to help stabilize the electricity grid and support net-zero targets by providing rapid-response flexibility to balance the variable output from renewables. [reNews]

RES battery project (RES image)

¶ “India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Grows 17% To 227 GW” • India’s total renewable energy capacity grew 17.13% year-on-year to 226.74 GW in May, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said. Solar power capacity expanded 31.49% to 110.83 GW from 84.28 GW in May 2024. Wind capacity saw a rise of 10.49% to 51.29 GW from 46.42 GW last year. [Rediff MoneyWiz]

¶ “Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Capacity Nearly Doubles Amid Shift Toward Greener Power Mix” • In Pakistan, the installed renewable energy capacity nearly doubled during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, rising from 2,867 MW to 5,680 MW. This is primarily due to a large increase in net metering connections to the national grid. [MSN]

Terbela dam (Zakariahazro, CC-BY-SA 3.0, cropped)

US:

¶ “Did California Break The Law While Cutting Rooftop Solar Subsidies” • The California Public Utilities Commission voted in late 2022 to change to “Net Metering 3.0,” cutting compensation for rooftop solar electricity by about 80%. Environmental groups are suing now, saying the CPUC did not consider the financial benefits of rooftop solar fully. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ten Solar Energy Facts You Should Know – USA Edition” • We can be sure you know that solar energy is cheaper, quicker to build, more resilient, and good for energy independence and security. But what solar facts do you know in order to impress during a summer rooftop party by the pool? Here are a few to impress your friends. [CleanTechnica]

Solar power (Michael Förtsch, Unsplash)

¶ “New Mexico Offers $5.3 Million In Low-Interest Loans For Energy-Saving Building Upgrades” • Nonprofits, community centers, and other public-serving buildings across the state of New Mexico can now apply for low-interest loans to make their facilities more energy efficient, thanks to a new $5.3 million fund from the state government. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Adds Record Amount Of Battery Energy Storage In First Three Months Of 2025” • The US added a record 1,602-MW of battery storage capacity in the first quarter of 2025, equivalent to the capacity of a large coal fired power plant, the American Clean Power Association said. The US had 30 GW of battery storage at the end of March. [Environment America]

Battery system (Bureau of Land Management, public domain)

¶ “Earthrise Secures $630 Million For Solar Project” • Earthrise Energy secured $630 million in financing for its 270-MW Gibson City Solar project in Illinois, marking a first-of-its-kind deal in the MISO power market. A construction-to-term loan, tax equity bridge loan, and letter of credit facility are included in the deal. The project is to be operational in 2026. [reNews]

¶ “Oklo To Provide Nuclear Power To Air Force Base After Two Year Delay” • Nuclear start-up Oklo said that it was conditionally selected to provide power to an Air Force base in Alaska after a delay of nearly two years. The company, based in Santa Clara, California, was issued a Notice of Intent to Award by the Defense Logistics Agency. [MSN]

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World:

¶ “Oceans Cannot Become ‘Wild West’, Warns UN Chief” • It is a key aim of the now running UN oceans conference is to get sixty countries to ratify a High Seas Treaty and thus bring it into force. One aim of the conference is to take a stand on unregulated mining in the deep sea. It should not be allowed to go ahead, the head of the UN has warned. [BBC]

Dolphin (Noah Boyer, Unsplash)

¶ “Scotland To Prioritize Renewable Energy Over Nuclear” • Scotland will focus on renewable energy not nuclear power, a government minister said after England decided to fund nuclear plants. Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin told BBC Scotland News that they would “capitalize on renewable energy capacity” rather than “expensive new nuclear.” [BBC]

¶ “Emperor Penguins Show Dramatic Decline, Satellite Photos Show” • The population of emperor penguins in one part of Antarctica appears to be declining faster than had been thought, according to an analysis of satellite imagery. Between 2009 and 2024 the population of sixteen colonies had declined 22% due to climate change reducing sea ice. [ABC News]

Emperor Penguin (Andrew Dawes, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “Reassessing Steel: Falling Cement Use Alters Projections” • Cement and steel are closely intertwined, with about half of global steel demand tied to construction and infrastructure, the sectors driving cement consumption. A whitepaper by the World Cement Association says global cement demand will soon peak and then steadily decline. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “What Can We Do To Save The Insects? Build Solar Arrays” • Insects play key ecological roles. They are critical to the survival of many other species. We need to protect them. Research shows how solar arrays (yes, those maligned tools of renewable energy) offer safe havens for not only insects but birds, mammals, and other creatures. [CleanTechnica]

Deer graze under the PV array (Dennis Schroeder, NREL)

¶ “Ocean Winds Toasts Assembly Of First EFGL Turbine” • Ocean Winds toasted the successful assembly of the first turbine at its Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion floating offshore wind project at Port-La Nouvelle. The 10-MW Vestas turbine, the most powerful ever installed in France, was mounted at a dedicated offshore wind terminal. [reNews]

¶ “Danske Commodities Signs German Wind Deal” • Danske Commodities signed a PPA with Germany’s largest independent energy purchasing group to deliver around 180 GWh of wind energy from July 2025 to December 2026. The Danish company said the deal with e.optimum will supply renewable electricity to roughly 48,000 households. [reNews]

German wind farm

¶ “Wins Worth Celebrating For Australia’s Climate Progress” • New data from the Clean Energy Regulator and the Federal Department of Climate Change show some great steps in Australia’s energy transition. And three important reports all indicate a decline in emissions and record levels of renewable energy generation. [pv magazine Australia]

¶ “NDA To Consider Renewables At Sellafield” • UK energy minister Michael Shanks asked the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Cumberland Council to explore the potential for siting clean energy projects on land adjacent to the Sellafield nuclear waste, processing, and decommissioning site in north-west England. [reNews]

Solar array (Enel Green Power)

¶ “Russia Has Deal To Build Eight Nuclear Power Plants In Iran” • The president of Iran’s nuclear energy agency said officials in that country signed an agreement with Russia for construction of at least eight nuclear power plants in Iran. Mohammad Eslami, president of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, confirmed the deal. [POWER Magazine]

US:

¶ “US Adds 8.6 GW Of Solar Manufacturing Capacity, One Of Its Strongest Quarters of Growth Ever” • The US solar industry added 8.6 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity in Q1 2025, marking the third-largest quarter for new manufacturing capacity on record. The surge comes from eight factories in Texas, Ohio, and Arizona. [CleanTechnica]

Solar wafer manufacture (Oregon DOT, CC-BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “The US Produced More Energy Than Ever Before In 2024” • US total energy production was over 103 quadrillion British thermal units in 2024, a 1% increase from the previous record set in 2023. Several energy sources each set domestic production records last year: natural gas, crude oil, natural gas plant liquids, biofuels, solar, and wind. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Artificial Intelligence Models Improve Efficiency Of Battery Diagnostics” • Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have developed and demonstrated a groundbreaking physics-informed neural network model that can predict battery health nearly 1,000 times faster than traditional models. Earlier models are resource-intensive. [CleanTechnica]

NREL battery researcher (Werner Slocum, NREL)

¶ “Ben And Jerry’s Powers Organic Waste-To-Energy Facility” • PurposeEnergy, a provider of organic waste-to-renewable energy solutions, has officially opened its new anaerobic digestion plant in St. Albans, Vermont. Construction commenced in May 2023, and the facility began exporting electricity to the Vermont grid in December 2024. [Recycling Product News]

¶ “How The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Positions US Energy To Be More Costly For Consumers And The Climate” • When it comes to energy policy, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill passed in May by House Republicans– risks raising Americans’ energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. [The Conversation]

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World:

¶ “China’s EV Moves In UK And EU Progressing” • It’s no secret: China’s electric vehicle market is the most developed in the world. EVs account for about half of the country’s new car sales and it’s a hyper-competitive market where many automakers are struggling to scale up, outcompete each other on price, and eventually make a profit. [CleanTechnica]

BYD Surf

¶ “Renewables Surge In South Korea As New Government Charts Electrified Future” • South Korea’s political shift marks a critical turning point for its energy future, anchored in pragmatism and strategic economic reasoning rather than ideological preference. The country’s new government has decisively recommitted to renewable energy. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The All-New Nissan LEAF: A Perfect Blend Of Performance, Comfort, And Efficiency” • In the second installment of the LEAF Insights video series, Nissan Motor Co, Ltd today divulges details of the third-generation LEAF’s enhanced suspension and maneuverability, improved heat regeneration features and a quieter, more refined cabin. [CleanTechnica]

New LEAF powertrain

¶ “Experts Highlight Crucial Tool That Could Ensure Energy Security For Millions” • Generative AI is stepping up to help power grids run more efficiently while also keeping sustainability at the top of the priority list. GenAI is already helping energy companies make their systems more reliable, efficient, and ready for more renewable energy. [The Cool Down]

¶ “Shoreline Brings AI Platform To Onshore Wind Market” • Shoreline Wind has entered the onshore wind market with a full-scale planning, construction and O&M platform. With an established offshore wind platform, Shoreline now brings its simulation-first approach to the onshore wind market, for developers, operators, and service providers. [reNews]

Wind farm (CIP image)

¶ “DOE Awards Over 6,000 MW Of Renewable Energy Projects Under GEA-3” • The Philippine DOE issued a Notice of Award for the third round of the Green Energy Auction, for over 6,000 MW in Philippine renewable energy capacity. This is a huge step in the government’s efforts on clean energy and improves energy security nationally. [Power Philippines]

¶ “Aura Power Secures Financing For 50-MW Solar Farm” • Aura Power has secured project financing for its 50-MW Grimsby solar farm, which is now ready for construction. The Grimsby array is the third UK solar project for the company’s operations business. The latest achievement follows the successful financing of the Kemble and Burtree solar farms. [reNews]

Solar farm (Aura Power image)

¶ “Sydney Can Become Its Own Renewable Energy Zone, Take A Load Off NSW Regions” • Sydney could take ownership of its electricity use and production as one big renewable energy zone, a think tank is suggesting. Doing so would make Sydney the first city in Australia to shift the focus from getting power from a grid to making what it uses. [RenewEconomy]

¶ “Tata Power Hits 4 GW Of solar Module Production Capacity” • TP Solar Ltd, the manufacturing unit of Tata Power and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, made over 4 GW of solar modules at its facility in Tamil Nadu. As of May 31, 2025, the plant has made 4,049 MW of solar modules and 1,441 MW of solar cells. [pv magazine International]

Solar module plant (Tata Power image, screenshot)

¶ “No Blank Cheque For Sizewell C Says Starmer, As £14.2 Billion Investment Confirmed” • Speaking to BBC business editor Simon Jack, Starmer says his government is not writing a “blank cheque” to fund Sizewell C. The £14.2 billion investment “carries with it 10 years’ worth of jobs for 10,000 people,” energy security, and independence for the UK, he says. [BBC]

US:

¶ “Call It Scienticide, Brain Drain, Or Anti-Intellectualism – The US Is Losing Its Futurists” • What happens when thousands of US scientists lose their jobs or grants? They need to look at every option. The idea of relocation may be necessary for scientists as the year evolves. Not able to wait, US scientists are applying for jobs abroad in record numbers. [CleanTechnica]

Scientist at work (CDC, Unsplash)

¶ “Emissions Fell When Firms Reported Them – EPA May End Rule” • The EPA started requiring large polluters to report their own pollution more than a decade ago. Emissions from four coal-fired plants in southwest Indiana have dropped 60% since 2010, when the rule took effect. Now, the EPA is thinking about ending the rule, and emissions may go up. [ABC News]

¶ “Energy Department Orders Michigan Coal Generating Station To Remain Open” • The latest outrage is an emergency order by Chris Wright, billionaire head of the DOE, who made his money pumping millions of gallons of toxic pollutants underground to unlock pockets of methane. His order prohibits the closure for a coal-fired plant in Michigan. [CleanTechnica]

JH Campbell plant (Michigan Public Power Association)

¶ “Atlantic Shores Moves To Scrap New Jersey Offtake” • Shell-EDF joint venture Atlantic Shores has asked the state of New Jersey for permission to pull out of its agreement with the state to deliver 1500-MW of offshore wind power from its planned array off the state’s southern coast. Atlantic Shores pointed to the withdrawal of a key air permit by the US EPA. [reNews]

¶ “Amazon To Spend $20 Billion On Pennsylvania Data Centers, Including One Next To A Nuclear Power Plant” • Amazon said it will spend $20 billion on two data centers in Pennsylvania. It is building one of these alongside the Susquehanna nuclear plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over an agreement to essentially plug right into the power plant. [MSN]

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Opinion:

¶ “Is It Better To Neglect Your Garden?” • When she’s not leading garden-based learning at the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, Ashley Louise Miller Helmholdt likes to garden and has several gardens of her own. “I have a little plot that’s just wild,” she says. “I have a native plant and pollinator garden. So I have a little bit of everything.” [BBC]

Dandilions and buttercups (Kate Cullen, Unsplash)

World:

¶ “Arran Seabed Restoration Action Championed By Sir David Attenborough” • Recreational divers Don MacNeish and Howard Wood took action after seeing the seabed off the Isle of Arran being destroyed. The pair spent years convincing the Scottish government to create Scotland’s first “no take zone” in Lamlash Bay which halted all forms of fishing. [BBC]

¶ “Vinfast EV Taxis Now In Manila” • Vietnamese transportation company Green & Smart Mobility has just debuted its fleet of VinFast VF e34 taxis in the Philippines. The country is the fourth in Southeast Asia to receive the electric taxis after Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia. GSM was founded by VinFast CEO Pham Nhat Vuong, a Vietnamese billionaire. [CleanTechnica]

VF e34 GSM taxi (Photo from VinFast)

¶ “EVs Take 33.7% Share Of The UK – The BYD Dolphin Surf Arrives!” • May saw plugin EVs take 33.7% share of the UK auto market, up from 25.7% year-on-year. Battery EVs grew in volume by 26% YOY, while plugin hybrids grew 51%. Overall auto volume was up a bit year-on-year, at 150,070 units. Volkswagen was the leading battery EV brand in May. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “New private sector coalition to support COP30 Brazil” • The Global Renewables Alliance has launched a Brazilian renewable energy mobilisation committee to support the presidency of COP30. Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President, said, “[In] Brazil we know how viable renewables are, and above all, the economic logic of renewables …” [reNews]

Elbia Gannoum (Image via LinkedIn)

¶ “AMEA Power Signs MOU With Kyuden International For Renewable Energy And Green Hydrogen” • AMEA Power and Kyuden International Corporation have partnered on renewable energy and green hydrogen projects that will contribute to decarbonisation, resilience, and inclusive economic growth in key markets. [Middle East Construction News]

¶ “Solar Surpasses Nuclear For First Time, Contributes 10% Of Global Power In April” • Solar power generated 10% of global electricity in April 2025, its highest-ever monthly share and for the first time it overtook nuclear energy, according to Ember’s Electricity Data Explorer. Solar power has also passed windpower for the first time on record. [ET EnergyWorld]

Solar power (Nuno Marques, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “Sonnedix, Renfe Ink Major Solar PPA” • Renewables company Sonnedix signed a solar PPA with Spanish national rail network operator Renfe. Under the deal, Renfe will purchase 420 GWh of renewable energy per year to power its commercial operations. The annual energy will be enough to power 112,000 homes and avoid 155,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. [reNews]

US:

¶ “US Wind Clears Last Hurdle For Maryland Project” • US Wind has received an air quality permit for its Maryland offshore wind project, clearing the way for construction to begin. The project had received the go-ahead from the federal government last December, but was awaiting the final required permit from the state of Maryland. [reNews]

Offshore wind turbines (EDF image)

¶ “EV Charging Stakeholders Play The Long Game As US Market Sags” • The outlook for EV sales has dampened the spirits of electrification advocates, but stakeholders in the EV charging industry are still betting that time is running out for gasmobiles. EV charging apps are getting a user-friendly makeover from three leading stakeholders. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Westinghouse Pursues $75 Billion US Nuclear Expansion By 2030, FT Reports” • Westinghouse Electric Company is in talks with US officials and industry partners about deploying ten large nuclear reactors, according to the Financial Times. The reported talks follow President Donald Trump’s May 23 executive orders directing the NRC to reduce regulations. [KCCI]

Byron nuclear plant (Ben Jacobson, CC-BY-SA 3.0)

¶ “Tesla Moves To Block City Of Austin From Releasing Robotaxi Information” • Tesla is a publicly held company that intends to begin a robotaxi service on public roads in Austin, on June 10. Even though the public is an unwitting (possibly unwilling) party in the experiments, Tesla is fighting fiercely to keep any and all information about them private. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The Three States Driving America’s Solar Boom” • In addition to California, some unexpected states have come out on top for green energy production in the US in recent years. Texas and Florida join the Golden State as the top wind and solar energy producers in the US, having invested heavily in increasing their renewable energy capacity. [OilPrice.com]

Have a downright upbeat day.

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Science and Technology:

¶ “Debunking Trump’s False Claims On Wind Energy” • The US President claimed that “windmills are driving whales crazy” and “are not truly green,” statements then repeated on social media to bash renewable energy sources. DW’s Fact check team takes the wind out of the sail of disinformation by checking some of the most viral claims. [DW]

Wind turbines (Thomas Galler, Unsplash)

World:

¶ “World Environment Day Calls To #BeatPlasticPollution” • The theme of World Environment Day 2025, #BeatPlasticPollution, is a campaign led by the UN Environment Program to encourage us all to adopt sustainable practices that drive systemic change. In two months, countries meet again to continue negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Transforming Canada: Mapping A 100% Electrified Energy Economy” • Canada stands at a crossroads in its energy future. As a Canadian who is involved in shaping Ireland’s 2050 energy roadmap, I see a opportunity for Canada to follow a similarly ambitious trajectory toward comprehensive electrification and renewable energy integration. [CleanTechnica]

Wind turbines in Canada (Keshav Rajasekar, Unsplash)

¶ “Malta To Boost Renewable Energy To 25% By 2030” • Malta is on track to increase its share of renewable energy to nearly 25% by 2030, according to a progress report from the Climate Action Authority on its National Energy and Climate Plan. This marks a major rise from 3.76% in 2013. The shift is part of broader efforts to curb climate change. [Italpress]

¶ “ACEN Grows Footprint With Cagayan Solar Bid” • ACEN Corp, a unit of the Ayala Group, expanded its renewable energy footprint in North Luzon with the now-operating 133-MW Cagayan North Solar project in Lal-lo, Cagayan. Developed with CleanTech Renewable Energy 4 Corp, facility generates 188 GWh of electricity annually. [Daily Tribune]

Cagayan North Solar farm (ACEN image)

¶ “Renewables Hit Nearly 20% Of Dutch Energy Use In 2024, Led By Offshore Wind, Biodiesel” • In 2024, renewable energy made up 19.8% of the Netherlands’ total energy consumption, up from 17.4% in 2023. The share of renewables has more than doubled compared to five years ago, according to preliminary data from Statistics Netherlands. [NL Times]

¶ “New Solar Power Plant Neighbors Slovenia’s Sole Pumped-Storage Facility” • Electricity is being produced at the Kanalski Vrh solar power plant. It is operated by Soške elektrarne Nova Gorica, part of the Slovenian HSE Group. The facility is next to Slovenia’s only pumped-storage plant and will generate 3.3 GWh of electricity annually. [ceenergynews]

Pumped storage in Czechia (Lukas Marek, Unsplash)

¶ “Moscow Reaches Out To IAEA Over Restarting Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant” • Russia announced its intention to restart operations at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Moscow has approached the International Atomic Energy Agency to initiate this process, Sky News reports. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is near an active front line of the war. [MSN]

US:

¶ “More Bad News For Tesla, EV Charging Edition” • Convenient access to a trusted, reliable EV charging network is necessary for widespread EV adoption. Tesla burst onto the EV market with “gold standard” Supercharger stations baked into its pitch for EV sales. The results were stunning for Tesla’s EV sales … until things went south. [CleanTechnica]

Applegreen charging station

¶ “Mercedes And Ford Execs Propose Possible Tariff Deals” • Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes, told Der Spiegel he has an idea that would resolve the trade and tariff dispute. What he suggests is that cars made in the US would be allowed into the EU tariff free. In return, an equal number of cars made in Europe would be allowed into the US duty free. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Insurance Companies Canceling Home Owner Insurance Are Supporting LNG Terminals” • The same insurance companies that are refusing to insure homes in many areas of this country because of climate related risks are doubling down on insuring LNG terminals that will make global heating worse. Talk about being two-faced! [CleanTechnica]

Bayou channel (Chris Light, CC-BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “Experts Uncover Unexpected Benefits Of Combining Solar Panels With Livestock: ‘Enough … Energy To Power 70,000 Homes'” • The Myrtle solar farm in Brazoria County, Texas, is a shining example of sustainability that spans 2,400 acres of former pasture land and eliminates the need for fuel-powered lawnmowers. It is run by TotalEnergies. [Yahoo]

¶ “AT&T Signs VPPA With Enbridge For 130 MW Of Solar Power In Texas” • US telco AT&T has inked a long-term virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Canadian energy giant Enbridge for the entire output of a 130-MW solar project in Jim Wells County, Texas. The Orange Grove Solar project is Enbridge’s first solar project in Texas. [Data Center Dynamics]

Have a comfortably contented day.

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Opinion:

¶ “The Bomb That Will Hit The US Solar Industry And US Jobs From The ‘Big Beautiful Bill'” • Zachary Shahan: “Not wanting any of Joe Biden’s big wins to continue, and being slaves to fossil fuel industries as they have been for decades, Republicans are attacking the EV industry, the wind industry, and the solar industry in this bill.” The cost is US jobs. [CleanTechnica]

Job losses by state (Solar Energy Industry Association image)

¶ “Renewable Energy Helps Keep Alaska Power Affordable. Tax Credits Shouldn’t Be Eliminated” • Federal tax credits make renewable energy projects more economical to build. Right now we need Senator Murkowski’s help in restoring tax credits and other renewable energy provisions that were eliminated by the House of Representatives. [Anchorage Daily News]

World:

¶ “Cities Around The World Are Sinking At ‘Worrying Speed’” • Dozens of coastal areas are sinking at a worrying speed, a study by Nanyang Technological University in Singapore shows. The team studied subsidence at 48 coastal cities, in places that are particularly vulnerable to a combination of sinking land and seas that are rising due to climate change. [BBC]

Tianjin (Marshall W, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “As UN Climate Talks Loom, Brazil’s Amazon Forest Loses In May An Area Larger Than NYC” • Brazil’s environmental goals suffered a major setback in May as deforestation in the Amazon surged 92% compared to the same month last year, according to official monitoring data. Forest loss reached 960 km² (371 mi²) during the period. [ABC News]

¶ “India’s Coal & Gas Decline Signals Accelerating Renewable Energy Transition” • A rapid contraction in coal usage, attributed to an amalgamation of economic slowdowns, surging renewable deployment, and increasingly cost-competitive solar and wind projects, suggests India may finally be reaching a tipping point towards substantial decarbonization. [CleanTechnica]

Coal-burning plant in India (sheikh sohel, Unsplash)

¶ “EVs Take 94.9% Share In Norway – Renault 5 First Customer Deliveries” • May saw plugin EVs take 94.9% share in Norway, up from 82.3% year-on-year. Battery EVs alone took 93.9% share. Overall auto volume was 14,260 units, up 39%, year-on-year. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle. And the Renault 5 is being delivered. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Firefly Likely To Come To UK In October” • NIO should be approaching profitability this year, but the Chinese EV market is so hyper-competitive that there’s always another new competitor trying to eat your lunch. NIO has again nailed the design side of things with its Firefly brand, however, and it has developed a very attractive little car. [CleanTechnica]

NIO Firefly EV

¶ “Yorkshire Approves Carr House Solar-Battery Hybrid” • The developer Renewable Connections received consent from North Yorkshire Council for the 23-MW Carr House solar and battery complex, near East Heslerton and Sherburn. The decision, made under delegated powers on 6 June, follows a period of public and statutory consultation. [reNews]

¶ “NR Marine Unveils New Cyclone Class CTV” • NR Marine Services commissioned Walker Marine Design to develop a  Cyclone Class crew transfer vessel, extending its UK-built offshore fleet with a focus on comfort and capacity. The 29-meter Cyclone Class follows the success of NR Marine’s Storm and Typhoon Class vessels. [reNews]

NR Cyclone Class CTV (NR Marine image)

¶ “£127 Million Wasted On Failed UK Nuclear Cleanup Plan” • In the face of a 2028 deadline to replace its 70-year-old analytical lab, the center for the UK’s nuclear industry wasted £127 million ($172 million) during delays and replanning as it scrambled to find alternatives for facilities that treat and repackage plutonium, a Parliamentary report found. [The Register]

US:

¶ “Climate Change Is Causing The Florida Real Estate Market To Tumble” • Climate change has created what many are calling a perfect storm: HOA insurance rate hikes, triggered by extreme weather events and compounded by special assessments to pay for the required Milestone work, have put many condo owners out of the FL real estate market. [CleanTechnica]

Miami Beach (Dylan Sauerwein, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “Why Scientists Are Concerned Over The Record Amount Of Seaweed In The Caribbean” • Millions of tons of seaweed floating in the tropical Atlantic Ocean could soon make its way toward the US, according to researchers. A record amount of sargassum is coming ashore in the Caribbean, releasing toxic gas, and killing wildlife. [ABC News]

¶ “Quaise ‘Proof Of Concept’ Demo Goes Live In Texas” • An MIT spinoff known as Quaise, proposes to use microwaves to drill holes deep enough to reach super hot zones as much as 12,000 feet down. Quaise believes there is enough heat below the surface of the Earth to generate virtually all the electricity people might need for millions of years. [CleanTechnica]

Quaise demonstration facility (Quaise image)

¶ “Solar Arrays Can Aid Grasslands During Drought” • New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado’s grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and, particularly during dry years, increase plant growth by about 20% or more compared to open fields. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Freedom Caucus Warns It Will ‘Not Accept’ Senate Changes On Green Energy Tax Credits” • In a post on social media, the Freedom Caucus warned, “[If] the Senate attempts to water down, strip out, or walk back the hard-fought spending reductions and IRA Green New Scam rollbacks achieved in this legislation, we will not accept it.” [The Hill]

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Science and Technology:

¶ “FeatherEdge Serration ‘Cuts Turbine Noise'” • German developer Schierloh Engineering has successfully trialled a new noise-reduction technology on one of its Enercon E-160 E3 turbines. The project involved replacing the turbine’s standard serrations with FeatherEdge, a blade-edge retrofit developed by Canadian firm Biome Renewables. [reNews]

Wind turbine with new technology (Schierloh Engineering)

World:

¶ “Most New Build Homes Must Have Solar Panels – Miliband” • Builders will be required to fit solar panels to the “vast majority” of new homes in England under changes coming this year, said Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. He said this was “just common sense” adding that solar panels would save the typical household £500 per year on energy bills. [BBC]

¶ “Action Needed Before Wildfire Season, LFB Urges” • Fire breaks should be built in open areas to prevent wildfires this summer, the London Fire Brigade has said. Spring is likely to be one of the driest on record, according to the Met Office, and landowners and councils are being asked to play their part to reduce the risks. [BBC]

Burnt land (LFF image)

¶ “EVs At 63.2% Share In Sweden” • May’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 63.2% share in Sweden, up year-on-year from 53.6%, though only slightly above May 2023’s share (61.9%). Overall auto volume was 25,675 units, fractionally up YOY. The improvement is rather marginal, however. The Volvo XC40 was the best-selling battery EV. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Another Electric Vehicle Benefit: No Motor Oil Leaks” • Cars that burn fossil fuels use motor oil, and unfortunately, many of them leak their oil onto driveways, garage floors, parking lots, roads, highways, and interstates. They can also leak oil into dirt roads, gravel roads, off-road, and into our waterways. EVs don’t have such problems. [CleanTechnica]

EV charging at LA Auto Show (Oxana Melis, Unsplash)

¶ “Egypt To Rely On Renewable Energy To Ensure Supply Security” • Egypt plans for the renewable energy within its electricity mix to be 42% by the year 2035. The nation is actively expanding its capacity through solar and wind energy initiatives. Renewable power capacity in the country is expected to reach 31.6 GW in 2035. [Power Technology]

¶ “Bold Climate Action Needed To Avoid ‘Hothouse Destination’” • Australia must act urgently to cut emissions and transition to clean energy or risk catastrophic climate and biodiversity losses, Matt Kean, chair of the Climate Change Authority has warned. He said governments must ignore fossil fuel lobbyists and “act in the national interest.” [reNews]

Matt Kean (Climate Change Authority Australia)

¶ “India’s Clean Energy Must Now Be Round-The-Clock” • India is working to generate 500 GW of renewable power, a move that supports climate goals and fuels industrial growth, urbanisation, and national progress. Delivering this power reliably, constantly, and economically at all hours is the real challenge in achieving this goal. [BW Businessworld]

¶ “Neoen Opens Portugal’s Largest Solar Park” • Neoen opened Portugal’s largest solar park, a 272-MW facility comprising the Rio Maior and Torre Bela solar farms. Together, the two solar farms will generate over 500-GWh of electricity each year, equivalent to the consumption of 110,000 households, according to the French developer. [reNews]

Solar farm (Neoen image)

¶ “China Has Significantly Cut Power Outages, Energy Authority Says” • China made connecting to the power grid easier and less expensive, Song Hongkun, a National Energy Administration official, told a news conference. The average power outage time for urban users decreased by 28% last year, compared to 2020. For rural users, the time fell 44%. [China Daily]

¶ “EnBW Selects Lautec For Tracking Vessels” • Lautec signed a contract with German energy company EnBW to provide digital tracking of crew transfer vessels at its operational offshore wind farms. EnBW will deploy Lautec’s Daily Progress Reporting, WindGIS, and Analytics modules to improve real-time visibility of vessel movements and offshore logistics. [reNews]

Offshore wind vessel (EnBW x Lautec image)

¶ “Russia Cannot Safely Restart Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant – Ukraine” • Russia cannot safely restart the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. According to First Deputy Energy Minister of Ukraine Yurii Sheiko, Russia is simply using such statements as a means to blackmail Ukraine and the international community. [MSN]

US:

¶ “Ford F-150 Is Top Selling Electric Truck In USA – In May And All Time” • Ford reached out with the news that the Ford F-150 Lightning is the best selling electric pickup truck in the US again. That’s for both the month of May and across all time. In total, the F-150 Lightning has sold a lot more units than the #2 Rivian R1T and the #3 Tesla Cybertruck. [CleanTechnica]

F-150 Lightning (Historicalunit1857, CC-BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “How Cuts To The Inflation Reduction Act Will Hurt Everyday Americans” • If the Republican-dominated House has its way, the Inflation Reduction Act will be terminated. Cuts to the IRA will take the wind out of the Biden–Harris administration’s clean energy plans, as popular programs like incentives for EVs and solar panels are eliminated. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Latest AAA Survey Casts A Shadow Over The EV Revolution” • Every year, AAA surveys Americans to find out what cars they plan to buy, and why. Most recently, AAA found that “only 16% of US adults report being ‘very likely’ or ‘likely’ to purchase a fully electric vehicle as their next car, the lowest percentage recorded of EV interest since 2019.” We look at why. [CleanTechnica]

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World:

¶ “How High-Rise Forests Can Transform City Life And Make Us Happier” • In 2007, Italian architect Stefano Boeri saw a city being built in Dubai, full of skyscrapers covered in glass, ceramic and metal. He was soon designing buildings covered with leaves. Ten years after the first were built, we see they are better in many ways, including cooler. [BBC]

Nanjing Vertical Forest in China (Stefano Boeri Architetti)

¶ “Rare Birds Appear On Restored Wetland ‘In Hours'” • A year ago, the National Trust started restoring 590 acres (238 hectares) of lowland peat at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire. The fen is a vital carbon store at its oldest nature reserve. Rare wetland birds, including cranes and great egrets, appeared within hours of the completion of the restoration project. [BBC]

¶ “Global EV Sales – BYD Song Beats Tesla Model Y On The World Stage!” • Global plugin vehicle registrations grew to about 1.5 million, up 22% in April 2025 compared to April 2024. Battery EVs grew at 26% YOY to 1 million units while plugin hybrids grew 15%. More big news is that the BYD Song has beaten the Tesla Model Y! [CleanTechnica]

BYD Song (Quzhouliulian, public domain)

¶ “Ivory Coast Launches Tenders For 200 MW, 66 MWh Of Solar-Plus-Storage” • Ivory Coast’s state-run utility Ci-Energies has launched two tenders for the construction of 100 MW solar power plants, each connected to 33 MWh of storage capacity. The tenders seek proposals for plants in the towns of Dabakala and Niakaramandougou. [pv magazine International]

¶ “BYD Plans Megawatt Charging Network For Europe” • One of the smartest things Elon Musk ever did was create a network of Superchargera. That decision came to be critical to the success of Tesla to date. Now that the network is open to drivers of electric cars from other manufacturers. And BYD is taking a page from the Tesla playbook. [CleanTechnica]

BYD presentation (BYD via CnEVPost)

¶ “India Coal-Fired Power Output Falls At Fastest Pace In Five Years In May” • India’s coal-fired electricity generation in May fell at the fastest pace in five years, as overall power demand declined for the first time since August and renewable energy generation rose to a record high, according to a Reuters analysis of government data. [Yahoo News Singapore]

¶ “ScottishPower Renewables Backs Charging For Electric Vessels Offshore” • SPR confirmed technical and economic feasibility of offshore charging for electric service and crew transfer vessels. MJR’s analysis found that regular offshore and onshore charging could make electric vessels cost-competitive with marine gas oil alternatives in the near future. [reNews]

Offshore windpower (ScottishPower Renewables image)

¶ “WA Residential Battery Scheme” • Western Australia has made important revisions to its Residential Battery Scheme to expand rebates. WA’s Residential Battery Scheme will help households with the cost-of-living pressures, to support Western Australian businesses and jobs, and furthering the energy transition by the use of renewables. [wa.gov.au]

¶ “Global Energy Investment To Hit $3.3 Trillion In 2025” • The Global energy investment is set to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, with clean technologies attracting over twice the capital of fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency says. IEA executive director Fatih Birol said energy security is a key driver of this year’s record investment levels. [reNews]

Fatih Birol (IEA image)

¶ “Iran’s Supreme Leader Criticises US Proposal For Nuclear Agreement” • Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticised the US proposal for a new nuclear agreement, insisting it will not stop enriching uranium. Khamenei said the proposal is “100% against the idea of ‘We can,'” a slogan of the founder of the Islamic Republic. [BBC]

US:

¶ “Fresh Court Challenge To Empire Wind Launched” • Foes of offshore wind launched a new lawsuit aimed to stop Equinor’s 810-MW Empire Wind. Plaintiffs sued the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, claiming that reversal of the stop-work order that paused construction was “arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable.” [reNews]

Marine terminal in Brooklyn (Equinor image)

¶ “Tesla Robotaxi Service Begins Next Week In Austin” • After nearly ten years of promises, Elon Musk says full self driving is finally about to run, as a small fleet of Tesla Model Ys equipped with the latest FSD software upgrades will begin robotaxi service in Austin, Texas next week. The cars will be limited to driving on streets in certain areas of the city. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Invenergy Brings 250-MW Ohio Solar Project Online” • In Ohio, Invenergy started operations at the 250-MW Hardin III Solar Energy Center, its third solar project in Hardin County. WEC Energy Group is the majority owner of the project, while Microsoft will buy the electricity and renewable energy credits under a power purchase agreement. [reNews]

Solar farm in Ohio (Master Sgt Beth Holliker, USAF)

¶ “Utilities Warn Republican Budget Bill Would Increase Energy Costs For Colorado Households” • The US Senate is debating a multi-trillion-dollar megabill meant to enact President Trump’s domestic agenda after the House approved it. Colorado utility leaders warn the plan could upend their operations and lead to higher energy prices. [Colorado Public Radio]

¶ “Industry Group Says Trump Tax Bill Could Kill Nearly 22,000 Solar Jobs In Florida” • Florida installed the second most solar power capacity in the country last year. It is predicted to become the top-ranked residential solar state in 2028. But Florida could lose up to 21,800 solar and storage jobs if it is made law, the Solar Energy Industries Association says. [Florida Phoenix]

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¶ “Greenhouse Gases Cut By Almost Half Since 1990” • Jersey’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 48% between 1990 and 2023, a report shows. The States’ data said the island emitted 357,626 tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2023, compared with almost 700,000 in 1990. The government’s Carbon Neutral Roadmap aims to make Jersey net zero by 2050. [BBC]

Jersey (Henry Barnes, Unsplash)

¶ “NIO Expands Into Seven More European Markets” • Smart EV company NIO is expanding its European rollout, entering seven more markets in 2025 and 2026, offering users an innovative, sustainable, and premium mobility experience. NIO will keep building its established direct-to-consumer business and service network in key regions. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Fortescue Determined to Decarbonise International Shipping” • Fortescue is on a mission to achieve “Real Zero” under the able leadership of Dr Andrew Forrest. As such, it needs to reduce not just the carbon emissions in its mining operations in Pilbara, Western Australia, but also in shipping that iron ore, about 200 million metric tons of it. [CleanTechnica]

Dual-fuel Green Pioneer (Fortescue image)

¶ “Preliminary Data Shows Tesla Sales In Europe Continued To Fall In May ” • Automobile sales figures from Europe are starting to appear and they show that sales of Tesla EVs in May continued their dramatic decline in all but one country. Reuters reports that Tesla sales in May were down 53.7%, year over year. EV sales were up about 25% overall in May. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Norges, RWE Complete Offshore Wind Tie Up” • Norges Bank Investment Management acquired a 49% stake in RWE’s 1.6-GW Nordseecluster and 1.1-GW Thor offshore wind projects. RWE will retain a 51% share and remain responsible for construction and operation of both projects. The transaction is valued at around €1.4 billion. [reNews]

Tower sections on a ship (RWE image)

¶ “Climate Change Added Thirty Days of Extreme Heat For Over 4 Billion People Since Last Year” • Anthropogenic climate change added thirty days of extreme heat for over four billion people last year, worldwide, a report found. The report is a joint effort by the World Weather Attribution, Climate Central and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Center. [EcoWatch]

¶ “Acciona Commissions 280-MW Forty Mile Wind Farm In Alberta” • Acciona Energia has commissioned the 280-MW Forty Mile Wind Farm in Alberta, the largest project the company has built to date in North America. Forty Mile is one of Canada’s top ten largest wind farms. It comprises 49 Nordex turbines, each with a capacity of 5.7 MW. [reNews]

Forty Mile Wind Farm (Acciona image)

¶ “Electricity Prices In Europe Fell Significantly In May Thanks To Renewable Energy” • A fall in electricity prices in May was largely driven by an increase in production of wind and solar energy and falling demand, despite fluctuations in gas prices. Most European markets also recorded negative hourly prices during the month. [GMK Center]

¶ “Vestas Turbine Makes Its Debut” • Vestas reached a milestone with the first successful installation of its latest 7+MW wind turbine model. Installation of the first commercial V172-7.2MW took place in Germany. The turbine, part of the company’s EnVentus platform, was delivered to customer LSF Energy GmbH & Co KG in Salzkotten. [reNews]

V172-7.2MW turbine (Vestas image)

¶ “No Way To Restart Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant At Present, IAEA Chief Says” • The idled Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine is not in a condition to be restarted at present, due to a lack of water for cooling and the absence of a stable power supply, the head of the IAEA, the UN’s nuclear safety watchdog said. [MSN]

US:

¶ “Forecast For Summer Of 2025 Shows Hotter-Than-Average Temperatures” • The latest summer season outlook by NOAA shows hotter-than-average temperatures are predicted across much of the country this summer, with the greatest likelihood of extreme heat hitting swaths of the East Coast, southern Plains, and the West. [ABC News]

Pond on a hot day (Nick Sexton, Unsplash)

¶ “Environmentalists Criticize Trump Administration Push For New Oil And Gas Drilling” • Top Trump administration officials, after touring one of the country’s largest oil fields in the Alaskan Arctic, held an energy conference headlined by the Republican governor of Alaska. Environmentalists criticized promoting new oil and gas drilling in a climate crisis. [ABC News]

¶ “The Dark Roof Lobby Is Coming For Your Cool Roof!” • A dark roof lobby of manufacturers reps is pressuring state officials and local building officials to roll back “cool roof” mandates in laws and building codes. Why would anybody do that? They get paid to make their case, and if they are not successful they stop getting paid. [CleanTechnica]

TPO roof system (GAF image)

¶ “Dynamic Pricing Beats Time-of-Use Pricing In EV Charging Pilot” • We are quickly entering the EV era, and one of the most exciting things about it is may be flexible, smart EV charging. The potential is already there, but as the vehicle fleet electrifies, that potential will become gigantic. A pilot program in California goes one more step along this path. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Constellation Signs 20-Year PPA With Meta For Nuclear Power In Illinois” • Constellation and Meta have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement to utilise the output from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois. The agreement supports Meta’s clean energy objectives and regional operations by providing it with 1,121 MW of nuclear energy. [Power Technology]

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¶ “Entrion Bags Patent For Deep-Water Foundation” • Entrion Wind was granted a second patent for its deep-water offshore wind technology. The Norwegian Industrial Property Office issued the patent for the company’s Fully Restrained Platform monopile design. Entrion said the design supports extending offshore wind into deeper waters. [reNews]

Entrion deep-water foundation (Entrion image)

World:

¶ “European EV Sales Surge 28% YOY!” • We have good news from Europe, with 282,000 plugin vehicles registered in April, up 28% year over year, or 33% if we exclude a falling Tesla. This is their biggest growth rate since August 2023, which means that after the so-so year of 2024, Europe’s EV market is back on track, despite Tesla’s woes. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “How Electric Scooters Are Driving China’s Salt Battery Push” • China is racing ahead of the rest of the world to bring sodium-ion batteries to the mass market. The batteries are being used for Vespa-like scooters that sell for between £300 and £500 ($400 and $660). Unlike lithium, sodium is an abundant element. It can be extracted from sea salt. [BBC]

Yadea scooters (Yadea image)

¶ “Abundance Or Sufficiency? Charting A Path To The Future” • Lloyd Alter was a primary force behind Treehugger for over a decade. He lives in Toronto, where he teaches others about the power of thinking small. He focuses is on efficient dwellings that meet the needs of mere mortals, sufficient in every respect but not more than that. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The World Hit Another Clean Power Record For Electricity In 2024” • Despite an abrupt shift in energy policy over in the US, it’s a big world and lots of decarbonization action is going on. The think tank Ember, for example, ran the numbers and found that clean power (including nuclear) accounted for over 40% of global electricity capacity last year. [CleanTechnica]

Aquaculture powered by geothermal (VAXA Technologies)

¶ “Azerbaijan To Launch Ten Renewable Energy Plants Within Two Years” • Azerbaijan is set to boost its renewable energy capacity with ten solar and wind power plants slated to become operational over the next two years, Azernews reports, citing the Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov. Azerbaijan is poised to invest $2.7 billion in the projects by 2027. [AzerNews]

¶ “Strategic Marine Delivers Two CTVs To Louis Dreyfus” • The Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine delivered two new offshore wind crew transfer vessels to Louis Dreyfus Armateurs. The two CTVs are sister vessels to Acti’Vent and Esti’Vent, which are already in LDA’s fleet. The vessels will support the company’s offshore wind operations. [reNews]

Crew transfer vessel (Strategic Marine)

¶ “World’s Installed Renewable Capacity To Reach 11.2 TW By 2035” • GlobalData expects the global renewable energy installed capacity to reach 11.2 TW by 2035 from 3.42 TW in 2024, led by solar and wind power. This reflects a cumulative annual growth rate of 11% from 2024 to 2035, driven largely by declining costs and strong policy support. [Asian Power]

¶ “Iranian Official Says US Nuclear Proposal Is ‘Incoherent And Disjointed,’ As Sources Warn Talks Momentum Is Collapsing” • A senior Iranian official told CNN the nuclear proposal recently presented to Tehran is “incoherent and disjointed,” as sources familiar with the progress of the talks said the momentum of the negotiations appears to be collapsing. [CTV News]

Tehran (Shiva Mardahi, Unsplash)

US:

¶ “Cancellation OF CCS Worth $3.7 Billion Explained ” • Once again, the Trump administration has swung its ideological axe at clean energy initiatives, cutting $3.7 billion in funding previously earmarked by the DOE for carbon capture and storage, synthetic fuels, hydrogen fuels, and a variety of technologies for industrial decarbonization. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Arizona Tribes Explore Benefits Of Floating Solar” • Thirty miles south of Phoenix, members of the Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh tribes, known collectively as the Gila River Indian Community, installed floating solar panels over one of those canals that flows through their property last November. It is the first such installation in the US. [CleanTechnica]

Floating solar power (Earth.com via Instagram)

¶ “It’s Time To Stop Super Speeders ” • New York State could become the first state to implement speed limiters for repeat offenders. Such legislation is a big step in efforts to make streets slower and safer. Only 1.5% of vehicles get six or more speed camera tickets in a year, but they are involved in over 20% of pedestrian deaths in New York City. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “New Crew Transfer Vessel To Support US Wind Projects” • American Offshore Services expanded its fleet of offshore wind vessels with the delivery of the Gamekeeper. The new vessel is the fourth addition to the company’s growing G-Class fleet. The vessel was delivered from the shipyard and is operational for offshore wind projects on the East Coast. [reNews]

Gamekeeper (Northern Offshore Group)

¶ “Shapiro’s Renewable Energy Plan Advances As The Trump Administration Keeps PA Fossil Fuel Plant Online” • The Blue Creek wind farm in Ohio, consists of 152 wind turbines with a total capacity of 304 MW. But the Trump administration ordered a fossil fuel-fired power plant outside Philadelphia to run past its planned retirement date. [Yahoo News]

¶ “US Tariff Policies To Drive Up Costs For Power Industry” • Recent US tariff policies are set to increase the cost of power generation technologies, with energy storage seeing the biggest hike, according to a report from Wood Mackenzie. Energy storage would be hit the hardest due to its dependence on Chinese imports, the report warned. [reNews]

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World:

¶ “Suzlon Energy Eyes 60% Growth, Led By Strong Wind Power Demand” • Suzlon Energy Ltd, based in India, expects a 60% growth across the board in FY26, backed by a strong demand for wind power, according to Chief Executive Officer JP Chalasani. Chief Financial Officer Himanshu Mody underscored Suzlon’s commitment to maintaining margin. [MSN]

Suzlon wind turbine (Suzlon Energy image)

¶ “NIO Sales Increase 13% In May” • NIO sales continue to rise, with deliveries in May totaling 23,231 vehicles. That’s a 13.1% increase year over year. Through the first five months of the year, sales were up 34.7%, reaching 89,225 deliveries. From NIO’s first car onward, the company has logged 760,789 deliveries. It’s not XPENG, but it is enviable. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “XPENG Sales Soar 230%!” • XPENG keeps rockin’. With 33,525 deliveries in May, the company saw 230% year-over-year growth. That’s the kind of growth that makes the CEO happy, right? This is also the seventh month in a row that XPENG scored more than 30,000 sales. This year is off to a strong start for the year, despite the Chinese New Year. [CleanTechnica]

XPENG showroom in Beijing (Raysonho, public domain)

¶ “DTI: 78% Of Fast-Tracked Investments Now In Renewable Energy” • A surge in renewable energy projects is driving record investment approvals for the Philippines. Clean energy has 78% of Green Lane-certified projects. As of May 27, 2025, there are 208 projects with Green Lane status, 78% of which are renewable energy ventures. [Power Philippines]

¶ “Death Toll Reaches At Least 200 In Flooded Nigerian Town” • The death toll from devastating flooding in the market town of Mokwa rose to at least 200, a local official said. Communities in northern Nigeria have been going through dry seasons worsened by climate change followed by severe flooding from excessive rainfall during the brief wet season. [ABC News]

Post office in Mokwa (Sabiu001, CC-BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Batam To Host Indonesia’s Largest Solar Plant” • Aslan Energy Capital, based in Singapore, ran a tender clarification workshop in Batam, marking a milestone in the development of what will become Indonesia’s largest solar project, a 1,200 MW plant. The event forms part of the Aslan’s ongoing RFQ process, according to the company. [Cloud Data Center Events]

¶ “Fortescue Secures State Approval For 644 MW Solar Hub” • Mining giant and renewable energy company Fortescue got a green light from the Western Australian government for a 644-MW solar farm that is to help power its operations in the state’s Pilbara region. The project could still go through a review by the federal government. [pv magazine Australia]

Solar farm (Fortescue image)

¶ “Tasmanian Renewable Energy To Fuel Heavy Vehicles” • The Tasmanian Green Hydrogen Hub says it can fuel over 2,200 heavy vehicles annually if it makes 45,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year as predicted. The 2025-26 budget has $64.8 million for Tasmania to increase strategic renewable energy projects in the next four years. [Prime Mover Magazine]

¶ “Innergex And MMBC Close Financing On 102-MW Wind Farm” • Innergex and Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corp have reached financial close for the construction and operation of the 102-MW Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n 2 wind farm in Canada. The financing has a $163.9 million green loan, an interconnection bridge loan of $41 million, and an LC facility of $10.2 million. [reNews]

Wind farm (Innergex image)

¶ “Colombia Announces 19 Measures To Unblock Renewable Energy Projects” • Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has presented a package of inter-institutional actions to expedite environmental licensing, prior consultation, and connection of renewable energy projects, with the goal of incorporating more capacity into its grid. [pv magazine International]

US:

¶ “California Has Over 15,000 MW Of Energy Storage” • About two years ago the California Energy Commission said the state had a little over 6,600 MW of energy storage online. New data has come out recently, showing the total is now over 15,000 MW. Obviously, that is a huge amount and a great increase over a short time span. [CleanTechnica]

Energy storage (Sandia National Laboratories, public domain)

¶ “Musk’s Pattern To Overpromise And Underdeliver” • Even more unsettling than Elon Musk’s ties to Trump is how he has bragged, over and over, about upcoming Tesla innovations and failed to deliver. The most stalwart Tesla supporters are wary of Musk’s pattern to overpromise Mars the moon and deliver a pale Model Y upgrade. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Sheep Will Make Room For 500,000 Honeybees In New Agrivoltaic Project” • It is a bright spot for agrivoltaic projects. Solar energy, crops, and livestock can coexist on the same land, with opportunities for farmers to earn revenue while preserving the land from development as shopping malls, housing projects, fulfillment centers, and the like. [CleanTechnica]

Lambs join bees at a solar array (Courtesy of Urban Grid)

¶ “Trump Fast-Tracks Utah Uranium Mine, But Industry Revival May Wait For Higher Prices” • Hundreds of abandoned uranium mines dot the West’s arid landscapes, hazardous reminders of nuclear power of the Cold War. Now the Trump administration has fast-tracked one mine for regulatory approval, and it could start up again. [Chattanooga Times Free Press]

¶ “US Approves Environmental Review For Michigan Nuclear Plant Restart” • After the US NRC conducted an environmental review, it said Holtec’s planned restart of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan would not harm the environment, a needed step in its plan to become the first such plant to return from permanent shutdown. [MSN]

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¶ “Military Aircraft Evacuates Residents From Fast-Moving Canada Fire” • Military aircraft and helicopters are being used to evacuate residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba from fast-moving wildfires. Thousands have already evacuated western Canada, particularly the central prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. [BBC]

Wildfire (Caleb Cook, Unsplash)

¶ “Changan Solid State Battery Will Unlock Up To 1500 Km Of Range” • According to CnEVPost, Chinese automaker Changan claims it has developed a solid-state battery that will allow electric cars to travel up to 1500 kilometers without needing to be recharged. That’s 932 miles for those of you who have never used the metric system. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “It Appears Chevrolet Will Stop Selling Cars In China” • The Chinese auto market is innovating and evolving super fast. You have to be hyper-innovative in the EV sector specifically if you want to see increasing sales. And if you are not doing much in the EV sector, well, good luck and most likely RIP. GM, like some other legacy brands, hasn’t done well. [CleanTechnica]

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT (Courtesy of GM)

¶ “TotalEnergies, RGE Unite For Major Solar-BESS Project” • TotalEnergies and Singapore’s RGE joined forces to develop a solar and storage project in Indonesia. The Singapore Energy Market Authority granted a conditional licence to their joint venture Singa Renewables to import from Indonesia 1 GW of renewable electricity. [reNews]

¶ “Enviromena Given Go-Ahead For PV-And-BESS Project” • Independent power producer Enviromena was given a green light to build a solar farm and battery energy storage system in County Durham. The solar project, with a capacity of 49.9 MW, will be capable of providing enough clean energy to meet annual power needs for nearly 26,000 homes. [reNews]

Enviromena renewable energy (Enviromena image)

¶ “India, A Major User Of Coal, Is Making Large Gains In Clean Energy Adoption” • Most of the electricity in India, the world’s most populous nation, still comes from coal, one of the dirtiest forms of energy. But coal’s dominance is dropping, going from 60% of installed power capacity 11 years ago to less than 50% now, according to India’s power ministry. [MSN]

¶ “India’s Renewable Energy Rose 47% In Utility Solar” • India’s renewable energy sector made major strides in Q1 of 2025. Utility-scale solar dominated new installations between January and March, contributing about 5.93 GW of added capacity, a 12.2% rise compared to the previous quarter. Wind power also rebounded, adding 1.87 GW of capacity. [MSN]

Indian solar plant (Sarvajanik Puralekh, CC-BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “UN Nuclear Watchdog Reports On Iran’s Growing Uranium Stockpile Amid Talks With US” • Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched close to weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the UN’s nuclear watchdog revealed. It urges Tehran to change course and cooperate with ongoing investigations. [The Indian Express]

US:

¶ “The State Of The Food We Consume” • Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill is in the hands of the Senate. Some of the House measures within those 1,000 pages will look different, but three food and agricultural provisions that will affect the state of the food we eat are expected to stay. Together, they mean less food for hungry children and less money for farmers. [CleanTechnica]

Mexican grocery produce (Ryan Harvey, CC BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “Woman Sues Oil Companies Over Her Mother’s Death” • Julie Leon, age 65, was found unresponsive in her car in Seattle in 2021. She died of heat later that day. This week, her daughter, Misti Leon, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Superior Court for King County in the State of Washington. The suit seeks to hold a number of oil companies responsible. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Empire Wind Farm Gets Assist From ‘Heerema’s Workhorse'” • A 1980s-era semisubmersible crane vessel known as “Heerema’s Workhorse” steamed its way over to Rhode Island last week to gear up for its next assignment, building the 810-MW Empire Wind offshore wind farm off the coast of Long Island. It shows Empire is back in business. [CleanTechnica]

Semi-submersible crane vessel Thliaf (courtesy of Heerema)

¶ “Ahead Of Hurricane Season, Dominion Energy Expands Its Underground Power Line Initiative” • Hurricane season begins on June 1, but Dominion Energy says it works year-round to keep storm-related power outages in Virginia to a minimum. It is moving power lines underground, where they are shielded from wind, rain, and falling trees. [WRIC ABC 8News]

¶ “State Leaders Reveal New Plan To Revive Wasted Land Hiding In Plain Sight” • As Michigan state searches for suitable sites to develop new solar projects on, policy advocates suggest turning contaminated brownfields, abandoned or underused industrial sites, into locations for producing clean, renewable energy, Inside Climate News reported. [The Cool Down]

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