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]
Have a decidedly enjoyable day.
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