World:
.¶ “New “Atlas” Will Catalog Proteins That Bind to Rare Earth Elements” • Led by the NLR and supported by PNNL, the creation of the first-ever Microbial Rare Earth Element Atlas could help address the list of 60 critical minerals identified by the US Geological Survey as vital to the national economy but at risk of disrupted supply chains. [CleanTechnica]
World:
.¶ “UAE Says Mystery Drones Targeting Nuclear Plant Came From Iraq” • Drones that targeted the Emirates’ only nuclear power plant last week were launched from Iraqi territory, the UAE said on Tuesday, pointing to a significant escalation by Tehran-backed groups in a war that has repeatedly targeted Gulf energy infrastructure. [Euronews]
¶ “Players Demand Stronger Safety Rules As Experts Warn On World Cup Heat” • Professional football players are calling on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to introduce stronger protections against dangerous extreme temperatures during the men’s World Cup 2026. Heat stress can increase risks to player health. [Euronews]
¶ “Biggest Boost To Renewable Power In NSW History” • NSW is launching the biggest renewable energy tender in its history, seeking enough new generation to power about one-third of homes across NSW. Tender 8 is seeking 2.5 GW of renewable energy, making it the state’s largest generation Long-Term Energy Service Agreement tender. [NSW Government]
¶ “‘Real Panic’ In Oil Industry Expected To Come In June If Strait Of Hormuz Doesn’t Open” • Numerous countries have relied on oil reserves to manage the oil crisis and keep oil and gas prices from spiking shockingly. However, as those reserves get drained and the Strait Of Hormuz remains blocked, they could get a quick shock anyway. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Solar To Dominate Power By 2032” • Solar will become the world’s largest source of electricity by 2032, according to BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2026. BloombergNEF said rising electricity demand driven by electrification, data centres, population growth and higher incomes is reshaping global energy systems. [reNews]
¶ “Nabrawind Tests ‘Crane-Less’ Installation System” • Nabrawind installed its first wind turbine using its Skylift system at the InnoVent Diaz wind farm in Namibia. The Skylift lifting system integrates two technologies developed by Nabrawind: the Self-Erecting System, adapted to conventional tubular towers, and BladeRunner. [reNews]
¶ “PV Curtailment On The Rise In India” • Ember estimated total renewable energy curtailment at around 470 GWh in the first quarter of 2026, particularly common in the northern and western regions. Nearly 300 GWh of curtailments were attributable to transmission constraints and the remaining 170 GWh linked to system inflexibility. [pv magazine International]
¶ “Italy To Assign 10 GW Of PV In 2026-2027 Renewables Auctions” • Italian energy agency Gestore dei servizi energetici announced that the renewable energy FerX auctions planned for 2026 and 2027 will allocate 10 GW of PV capacity and 16 GW of wind power. “The goal is to hold one auction by the end of the year and the other two in 2027.” [pv magazine International]
¶ “Oman Power Company Signs 2.7 GW PPA For Continuous Wind-Solar-Storage Project” • Oman renewables developer O-Green Energy signed a PPA with the country’s single electricity buyer for a hybrid renewable energy project in Mahmout and Duqm. The 2.7 GW Continuous Renewable Energy Project will comprise solar, wind and battery storage. [pv magazine India]
US:
¶ “New US DOE Funding Opportunity To Strengthen Microgrids” • The NLR is launching a funding opportunity through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership, with funding from the US DOE Office of Electricity. It offers up to $2.5 million in direct project funding $1 million in technical assistance to help with remote microgrids. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Data Center Server Energy Use Grows Across The Commercial Building Stock” • In the Annual Energy Outlook 2026, the US DOE’s long-term outlook, we project electricity consumed by data center servers will increase across the commercial building stock, more in standalone data centers than in all other data centers combined. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Enel Buys 270-MW US Solar Portfolio” • Enel has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of around 270 MW of operational solar plants in the US. The company said the deal covers seven photovoltaic plants for a consideration of about $140 million and is expected to deliver around $20 million per year in ordinary EBITDA. [reNews]
¶ “Costly Blunder Of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant” • A 1972 state-commissioned report from the Rand Corporation noted that California had 30,000 MW of available generation but would need 72,000 MW of new power on the grid to meet the needs for 1991, requiring perhaps forty more nuclear reactors. Thankfully for ratepayers, cooler heads prevailed. [The Santa Barbara Independent]
¶ “Bill Including Solar-Charged Batteries In Net Metering Heads To Governor’s Desk” • A bill that cleared the New Hampshire Legislature last week would create a framework for residents to be compensated for renewably generated electricity they feed into the grid from home battery systems. The prime sponsor of House Bill 1718 is Rep Michael Vose. [New Hampshire Bulletin]
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