geoharvey

Opinion:

¶ “Is AI Doomed To Fail?” • Computers are getting more difficult and slow, even as they get more powerful. Years ago, Dr Niklaus Wirth, a well known Swiss computer scientist, had an adage describing that. It is called Wirth’s Law. It says that as systems get bigger, the software slows things down faster than hardware speeds them up. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Energy Security, Not Climate Goals, Is Driving The Clean Power Boom” • While ships are beginning to trickle through the Strait of Hormuz after months of near-total closure, it will be a very long time before the effects of this year’s energy crisis fade from the global economy – if they ever do. This has catalyzed clean energy adoption. [OilPrice.com]

World:

¶ “Europeans Are Making The Most Of Cheap Solar Panels – By Creating Green Garden Fences” • Solar energy is cushioning Europe from the crippling costs of fossil fuels during the war on Iran already. It has been described as a “shining star” of the EU’s energy transition. Now Europeans are transforming their garden fences into mini solar farms. [Euronews]

¶ “France Restricts Public Alcohol Consumption And Outdoor Sports In Heat Wave” • France is putting emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert, restricting public alcohol use and canceling some outdoor sports events to cope with a heat wave. About a third of France is under a red alert as highs are expected to reach 40°C (104°F) in places. [ABC News]

¶ “BYD Battery Production Ramps Up In Brazil” • BYD is more focused on sales outside of China for its core EV business, as it hopes for return to EV sales growth. The company’s vehicle exports have grown 65% this year so far and grew by 80% in May. BYD also now owns seven giant roll-on, roll-off ships it uses for shipping vehicles around the world. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Sunshine And Heat Pumps: How Greece Does Net Zero” • In Greece, the net zero technologies and strategies are familiar to Americans, but with a unique, Grecian twist. Residents of this warm, Mediterranean country are harvesting solar energy in innovative ways and combining it with heat pumps to live the good life, “Eudaimonia.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “India Needs 10 GWh Of Battery Storage Now To Stop Coal’s Inflexibility Wasting Clean Power” • India needs around 10 GWh of battery storage quickly to stop renewable energy curtailment, according to analysis by Ember. Its coal fleet cannot ramp down below its technical minimum, and batteries are the fastest fix for India’s midday solar surge. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Solar Outgenerated Gas In Asia For The First Time” • In Asia, solar power has crossed a threshold. In the past year, it produced more electricity than gas, underscoring how quickly the region’s power is evolving. Much of that change reflects rapid adoption of solar power in such countries as China, India, and Pakistan, with help from lower-cost panels. [The Cool Down]

US:

¶ “Tesla Allegedly In Autopilot Mode Crashes Into Texas House, Woman Killed” • A driver in a Tesla vehicle that was allegedly in self-driving mode crashed into a Texas house, killing a woman who was inside the home, according to the sheriff’s office. The driver allegedly failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway and struck the residence. [ABC News]

¶ “Extreme Heat Expected Again At Grand Canyon After Three Hikers Die” • Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat that will plague the park early next week, after an increase in heat-related incidents, including the deaths of three hikers, in the inner canyon. Temperatures could exceed 110°F (43°), forecasts say. [ABC News]

¶ “Constraining Wind And Solar Deployment Could Mean $121 Billion In Unnecessary Costs” • NERA Economic Consulting did a study for Corporate Energy Buyers Association that shows blocking the economic deployment of renewable energy could cost the US an additional $121.2 billion for electricity and gas between 2027 and 2033. [pv magazine USA]

¶ “Team Trump Keeps Using Tax Dollars To Scuttle Renewable Energy Projects” • As the war with Iran moves toward a possible end, one of the many takeaways of the conflict is that it’s clearly in Americans’ interest to embrace renewable energy. It is not just that it’s cleaner and cheaper, but it will also shield US consumers from international turmoil. [AOL.com]

¶ “‘Floating City’ Proposal Is Back For A Nuclear Powered, Mile-Long Ship” • A US-based company is trying to revive one of the boldest of maritime ideas, a mile-long vessel that would not just carry passengers, but house an entire floating city. A nuclear plant would power homes, schools, a hospital, stores, parks, and more, for about 80,000 people. [ECOticias.com]

Have a remarkably jubilant day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “‘It Belongs To All Of Us’: How The High Seas Treaty Shapes Global Waters” • The High Seas Treaty went into force in January 2026. It is the first binding international agreement focused on protecting biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any country. Euronews spoke to the High Seas Alliance’s Nathalie Rey about what it means. [Euronews]

¶ “How Oil-Rich Nations Influenced A UN Climate Conference In Bonn” • Mid-year UN negotiations in Bonn were pushed into overtime, as countries failed to agree on a financing deal to help developing countries adapt to climate change. Some progress was made on a ‘Just Transition’, but the talks were overshadowed by questionable interests. [Euronews]

¶ “Spain Faces First Major Heatwave Of The Year, Highs Up To 45°C” • Summer has not officially begun yet, but the heat has been in place over much of Spain for weeks. That situation will only intensify in the coming days. On Sunday 21 June, Spain will be in a heatwave that experts describe as intense. It could push temperatures above 40°C (104°F). [Euronews]

¶ “Uruguay EV Sales Report: Combustion Car Sales Start Melting Down As BEVs Surpass 40% Share In May!” • Uruguay reached 20% full battery EV market share for 2025, up from 8.5% in 2024. This year we see continued high growth levels in the Uruguayan market, bringing the yearly total above 35% and having battery EV sales alone at 41% in May. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Amazon Signs 600-MW PPA For Gennaker” • Amazon and Skyborn Renewables signed a 600-MW PPA for the 976-MW Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. The PPA is the largest ever in Germany. It will feature 63 Siemens Gamesa turbines rated at 15 MW each, in waters of the Baltic Sea off the coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. [reNews]

¶ “Germany Is A Leader In Renewables, So Why Does It Have One Of The Highest EU Electricity Prices?” • Despite Germany’s renewables boom, the price of electricity is still tied to fossil fuels due to what is called the merit order principle. It ensures that electricity prices are based on the most expensive power plant still needed to meet demand. [Yahoo News Canada]

¶ “EnBW Commissions German Solar Park” • EnBW has commissioned the Wangen im Allgäu solar park in southern Germany. EnBW said the 5.7-MW project began supplying electricity to the grid since after five months of construction. A 6.8-MWh battery system has been installed to store any excess electricity until it is needed. [reNews]

¶ “India, Germany Deepen Renewable Energy Partnership To Bolster Energy Security” • India and Germany have reaffirmed their cooperation in renewable energy and energy security. They highlighted the growing strategic importance of clean energy in ensuring sustainable economic growth and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. [MSN]

¶ “For Samoa, Renewables Are The Right Bet, But Only If They Are Built To Survive A Cyclone” • Samoa buys almost all the fuel that runs its grid from abroad. When prices rise, the money leaves the country and households absorb the difference. Solar and hydro change that equation, but only if they are built to survive a cyclone. [Samoa Observer]

¶ “Putin’s Nuclear-Powered Skyfall Missile Is A ‘Fairly Useless, Environmental Nightmare'” • Putin’s nuclear-powered Skyfall missile is a fairly ‘useless’ weapon, but it is an ‘environmental nightmare’ that could spew radioactive material, experts warn. The missile’s reactor design is likely to release large amounts of radioactive material into the air. [MSN]

US:

¶ “Energy Access In Rural North Carolina Grows Through Solar” • In North Carolina, a transformation is taking place that goes far beyond hardware and wires. A partnership between Footprint Project, Sugar Hollow Solar, and PODER Emma is providing clean energy as a vital tool for innovative community resilience and displacement prevention. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Despite All The Smack Talk, Tesla Copied BYD” • Tesla fans criticized BYD for years, saying its EVs were boring and poorly made. However, BYD now produces far more cars than Tesla. Now we have some news about Tesla and BYD that really busts the myth that Tesla didn’t have anything to learn from BYD and always did things better. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Whacks Wind But Can’t Sack Solar Power” • A massive round of renewable energy whack-a-mole is going on in the US, where Donald Trump has been paying (some say bribing) wind industry stakeholders to walk away from their federal offshore leases, while a torrent of solar power continues to flood the US grid with clean kilowatts. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Rescinds Its Plan To Dismantle The Ocean Observatories Initiative” • Last month, the US government announced it was ending the Ocean Observatories Initiative and removing the hundreds of sensors in the ocean that provide crucial data about the world’s oceans. But now, it is changing that stand in favor of keeping OOI going. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ward 250 Advanced Nuclear Reactor Reaches Self-Sustaining Criticality Ahead Of July 4 Deadline” • Valar Atomics announced that its Ward 250 nuclear reactor has reached self-sustaining criticality and completed zero-power testing in a Utah energy lab ahead of the July 4 deadline. The deadline had been established by the US DOE. [MSN]

Have a thoughtfully comfortable day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.


geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

Opinion:

¶ “Comparing Trump And Obama Iran Deals” • After President Donald Trump signed an MOU with Iran, there has been an urge to compare the deal Trump made with the one he tore up during his first term in office: President Obama’s 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Trump said he feared sending the US into a depression. [ABC News]

World:

¶ “El Niño Raises Fears Of Summer Wildfires In Portugal” • Portugal is far from the Pacific, but that does not mean it is shielded from the impacts of El Niño. A hot summer means a need for heightened vigilance, not only regarding the health effects of heat, especially for people working outdoors, but also in relation to wildfires. [Euronews]

¶ “Gas Expansion In The Guise Of Security: Is Europe Making The Energy Crisis Permanent? ” • The fossil fuel price shock triggered by the war on Iran has exposed Europe’s dangerous reliance on oil and gas. But rather than treating it as a warning, governments across the EU are doubling down with plans to build almost 60 GW of new gas plants. [Euronews]

¶ “Energy Independence is Becoming Solar’s Strongest Selling Point” • TIME magazine carried an article by Alexis Abramson, dean of the Columbia Climate School, who said the failed assault on Iran altered the way people think about solar energy. “Across the US and globally, interest in clean energy is accelerating faster than at any point in history.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Solar With Firming Now Beating Gas In Asia, And EVs Could Save Region $350 Billion A Year” • It is a big headline figure: Ember estimates Asia could eventually save $350 billion a year on oil imports if it electrified its fleets. $350 billion. Every year. And “Firmed solar can now undercut most of the new gas power capacity Asia is planning to build.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “wpd Commences Operation Of First Onshore Wind Farm In Japan” • German Renewable Developer wpd has started the commercial operation of its first onshore wind project in Japan, the 7.48-MW Higashi Izu Furusato Wind Power Plant. Doing so, it is meeting its planned timeline and marking a key expansion into the Japanese market. [Asian Power]

¶ “RWE Inaugurates Three French Wind Farms” • RWE has inaugurated three wind farms in the Hauts-de-France and Grand Est regions of France. RWE said the Catillon-Fumechon, Chemin de Châlons, and Catésis projects have a combined capacity of 68.8 MW. The three wind farms will generate enough electricity for about 38,000 households. [reNews]

¶ “High French River Temperatures Expected To Limit Nuclear Power Output Next Week” • French state-owned utility EDF warned that three nuclear plants face production curbs next week because of high temperatures on the Rhone and Garonne rivers as France grapples with its second heatwave this spring. The plants us the river for cooling. [MSN]

¶ “RWE To Beef Up German Hybrid Site” • RWE is expanding its solar project between Bedburg and Jüchen in Germany and is building a 75-MW battery storage system. The company said the second phase will add around 20 MW, increasing total capacity to more than 100 MW. The site will generate enough electricity to supply around 34,000 households. [reNews]

US:

¶ “Here Comes Another New Addition To The US EV Battery Ecosystem” • Graphite One tells why the demand for graphite among battery manufacturers is so large. “Despite research into silicon, lithium metal, and other alternatives, none have yet matched graphite’s combination of, cost, and manufacturability,” the company enthuses. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Administration Reveals List Of Civil Rights, Climate Change Materials Removed From National Parks” • The Trump administration revealed the list of materials that the National Park Service removed from US parks that relate to civil rights, diverse populations, science, and the environment. The list was made public as part of a court filing. [ABC News]

¶ “Trump Administration Illegally Extends Operations Of The Culley And Schahfer Coal Plants Yet Again” • The Trump DOE announced the third extension for the Culley and Schahfer coal-fired power plants since they were ordered to stay open at the end of 2025. But the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission says both are broken. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Agrivoltaics Gets Big Thumbs-Up From A State Struggling To Conserve Its Agrarian Heritage” • The Piedmont Environmental Council is known for establishing the first crop-based agrivoltaic system in Virginia. It’s a relatively small project, but the impact of the project has resonated through the halls of the Virginia state legislature. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Court Ruling Deals Major Blow To Trump’s War On Wind Power” • The Trump administration is quietly backing off of its war on wind as it faces increasing legal headwinds and energy prices soar. A recent report finds that wind projects still come online during Trump’s current term, and investments in the wind sector are strong. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Meta Is Buying Up To 6.6 GW Of Nuclear Power To Feed Its AI Data Centers” • Meta Platforms has committed to purchasing up to 6.6 GW of nuclear power through 20-year agreements with Vistra Corp. The contracts will supply electricity for Meta’s expanding network of artificial intelligence data centers with “reliable baseload energy.” [MSN]

Have a conspicuously cordial day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “What El Niño Could Mean For Europe This Year” • Climate scientists warned that El Niño has begun, as the world braces for a year of extreme weather. Experts at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education warn that the climate phenomenon can have severe knock-on effects, triggering drought, food insecurity, and even electricity shortages. [Euronews]

¶ “Maritime Organisations Call For Electrification Action Plan To Include Shipping” • An electric transition is getting possible for the shipping industry. Ships are increasingly able to use to local grids for the purpose. Important barriers remain, and including shipping in the EU’s Electrification Action Plan is essential for the electrification of the industry. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “New Fleet Of Electric Hydrofoil Boats To Be Deployed In The Maldives” • Travel between islands in the Maldives could soon be smoother and more sustainable. The US maritime technology company Navier and Dubai-based JIH Global Investment have confirmed a $100 million partnership to establish the Navier Network to connect the islands. [Euronews]

¶ “Economic Growth No Longer Guarantees Fuel Growth” • For most of the twentieth century, a simple assumption worked well enough for energy forecasting: When economies grew, fuel demand grew with them. It became one of the easier ways to get the transition wrong. Now, what used to convert growth into fossil fuel demand no longer does. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Brazil EV Sales Report: 153% Growth In May” • Brazilian car sales nearly always peak in December, but this year is proving different. Already in March, EV sales were at the levels they hit in December 2025. By May, they have grown nearly 40% over the prior record. In previous years, that only happened after an entire twelve months. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ireland Quadruples Solar Energy Capacity In Three-Year Period” • Ireland’s solar sector nearly quadrupled its total energy capacity to 2.7 GW over the past three years, according to Solar Ireland’s annual ‘Scale of Solar’ report on the industry. Ireland’s total connected solar capacity is now predicted to exceed 3.3 GW by the end of this year. [Silicon Republic]

¶ “RWE Completes Nordseecluster A Cable Campaign” • RWE offshore wind GmbH finished the inter-array cable campaign at its Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany. RWE said 48 cables were laid, buried, terminated, and tested during the campaign. With the array now connected, the project has moved on to turbine installation. [reNews]

¶ “Iran War Exposes Asia’s Oil Risk As Solar Becomes A Security Tool” • The Iran war has exposed a hard truth for Southeast Asia: The region still depends on imported fuels that move through risky shipping routes. The conflict showed how quickly energy security can become a problem when supplies of fuel depend on a bottleneck being open. [Microgrid Media]

¶ “Solar Power Study Might Solve A Big Transmission Problem” • A study was to find the impact of shade cast by the transmission cables, as well as whether placing the components near each other can cause electromagnetic field interference. Surprisingly, the study’s data showed that the shade cast by the power lines barely affected PV performance. [MSN]

US:

¶ “After Months Of War, Trump Says Iran Has Right To Nuclear Program” • This seems to be a sharp departure from Trump’s previous claims. After months of insisting that the purpose of the war was to end any nuclear capability by Iran, and demanding “zero enrichment,” Trump is now saying that the country can use nuclear power for electricity. [The New Republic]

¶ “DOJ Seeks To Dismiss Air Pollution Lawsuit Against xAI” • The US DOE is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion Mississippi data center. The NAACP suit says xAI is running dozens of portable turbines without proper emissions controls. [ABC News]

¶ “DOJ Rushes To Help xAI Pollute The Skies Over Mississippi” • xAI has created a series of gigantic data centers in Tennessee and northern Mississippi. The local utilities do not have generating capacity to meet their electricity demand, so Elon Musk brought in a fleet of fifty or more portable methane-powered generators to keep up their supply. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Pays Off Energy Company In Grudge Match Against Offshore Wind” • Reportedly, Donald Trump is paying $765 million to get Invenergy to abandon four offshore wind leases. This comes days after the US voluntarily dismissed its own appeal in an ongoing legal challenge against Trump’s executive order to ban US wind development. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “High Tech Hydropower Transmission Trips Up Trump’s Fossil Fuel Fantasy ” • The New York City metro area took up to 20% off the carbon footprint of its electric demand with a new 1.25-GW HVDC transmission line, the Champlain Hudson Power Express. The line connects ratepayers with in downstate New York with hydropower resources in Quebec. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “TMI Owner Says Pennsylvania Nuclear Plant Is On Track To Reopen Next Year” • Constellation Energy crews have worked since 2024 to reopen Three Mile Island’s Unit 1 to meet spiking electricity demand, especially for planned data centers. Three Mile Island closed in 2019 because it was unable to compete with cheaper sources of electricity. [MSN]

Have a sufficiently gorgeous day

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “Nearly All Children Are Exposed To Lasting Health Impacts Of Climate Change” • Nearly every child in the world is exposed to climate hazards that threaten their health and development, a UNICEF report says. It found the impact on children’s physical and mental health, as well as well-being and access to education and protection, is enormous. [Euronews]

¶ “Solar-Powered Fridges Are Boosting Farmers’ Incomes By 50%” • Solar-powered, off-grid cold rooms, warehouses and cooling hubs allow farmers and traders to preserve perishable goods without relying on expensive and unreliable electricity grids. This shift is gaining momentum across Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Africa. [Euronews]

¶ “Massive Chunk Of Antarctic Sea Ice Didn’t Refreeze, Satellite Images Show” • Every winter, Antarctic sea ice grows and decays. But since 2015, the sea ice has entered a “new, much reduced state,” in which less and less is re-freezing due to rising air and sea temperatures. Now an amount of sea ice in West Antarctica about the size of Montana is missing. [ABC News]

¶ “Europe’s Sovereignty Budget” • Every year, Europe spends around €430 billion on imported fossil fuels. Instead of investing in a resilient, homegrown energy system based on renewables, Europe pays huge annual premiums for its dependence on fossil fuels. They fund some of the world’s worst regimes, some of which undermine Europe’s security. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “UK Plans To Roll Back EV Mandate” • Automakers and UK trade unions have been lobbying to water down its EV mandates for years. They cite concerns about costs and loss of jobs in the automotive sector if the mandates were enforced. The UK government has announced it will hold a consultation on what the new 2030 target should be. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Fossil Fuels Are 40% Of Freight Shipping Tonnage, But Half Its Fuel Use” • Maritime fuel debates usually start with the wrong object. They look at today’s bunker fuel demand and ask what fuels can scale far enough to replace it. A better question is how much maritime fuel demand remains after the energy transition changes the cargoes ships carry. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Siemens Energy Wins A 2-GW Converter Deal” • Siemens Energy and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables have won a contract from 50Hertz to deliver the North Sea Connector 2 grid connection system in the North Sea with capacity of up to 2 GW. Siemens Energy will equip the offshore converter platform with electrical transmission technologies. [reNews]

¶ “Strong Support For Government-Backed Renewable Energy Future” • A new survey reveals that Australians are strongly in favour of government-owned energy infrastructure and public investment in renewables. Three-quarters of those polled say government should play an active role in building and running energy assets. [pv magazine Australia]

¶ “European Energy Inaugurates Solar Park In Latvia” • European Energy is inaugurating the 148-MW Tārgale Solar Park in Ventspils Municipality, its first completed and fully grid-connected renewable energy project in Latvia. The €80 million project is to generate around 154,550 MWh annually. The project is supported by a 10-MW PPA with Apple. [reNews]

¶ “EU To Finance €690 Million Upgrade Of Egypt’s Grid To Boost Renewables” • Egypt and the EU are strengthening their strategic partnership in renewable energy through a financing package of up to €690 million to upgrade and expand Egypt’s electricity transmission network, according to a press release from the EU. [Egypt Oil & Gas]

US:

¶ “‘Scientists Were Dead Right’: Al Gore Says On Anniversary Of ‘An Inconvenient Truth'” • The scientists have been right about climate change all along, said former Vice President Al Gore on the 20th anniversary of the release of “An Inconvenient Truth,” the Oscar-winning documentary about his campaign to educate people about climate change. [ABC News]

¶ “EVs Will Come Roaring Back, Rivian Edition” • The US startup Rivian just won’t take no for an answer. Despite the dismal state of affairs in the US market, the automaker aims to beat industry leader Tesla at its own game as a maker of 100% battery powered premium EVs, without using hybrids or range extenders to pad sales numbers. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Solar Manufacturing Capex In The USA Exploded From $150 Million In 2020 To $2.5 Billion In 2026” • US solar PV making has gone from small potatoes to a giant industry since Joe Biden took office in 2021. Here’s a whopper of a stat: The capex of US solar manufacturing burgeoned from $150 million in 2020 to an estimated $2.5 billion in 2026. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Verogy Is Turning Four Municipal Landfills Into Solar Farms” • Construction has started on solar energy installations being developed by Verogy at four municipal landfill sites in the towns of Mansfield, Morris, Somers, and Suffield, Connecticut. The projects are turning closed landfills into clean energy assets that benefit host communities. [Solar Power World]

¶ “Nuclear Reactor Discussed For VT Yankee Site” • The Vernon Selectboard is to hear plans by a Texas company to redevelop the site where the Vermont Nuclear Power Plant was. The agenda reads: Planning Commission-NorthStar/Power Transitions Proposed Site Development; Battery Storage, Data Center and mini nuclear power plant. [Vermont Daily Chronicle]

Have a mystifyingly magnificent day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

World:

¶ “Spain’s Renewables Revolution Is Paying Off” • New analysis shows that Spanish households have each saved €10 per month on their electricity bills since the Hormuz strait was effectively closed in March. In the Spanish’s transition to renewable energy, the influence fossil fuels have on the electricity price has been reduced by 75% since 2019. [Euronews]

¶ “French Schools Could Change Exam Times Due To Extreme Heat” • Students in France are taking their Baccalaureate exams just as another intense heatwave hits with temperatures of up ro 40°C (104°F). The French Minister of National Education is proposing shifting future exam times so they don’t take place at the hottest times of day. [Euronews]

¶ “Cuba Quantifies Impact Of US Oil Blockade On Children’s Health And Daily Life” • The survival rate for Cuban children with cancer has fallen from 85% before the US energy blockade began in January to 65%, according to a report from Cubadebate. The report said 100,000 children younger than seven can’t even get a daily liter of milk from the state. [ABC News]

¶ “Renault EV Demand Grew 50% In Some Markets From Iran War” • One result of the US and Israel war against Iran is that Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz and much of the world’s oil couldn’t get to market. The CEO of Renault recently said that EV demand in France and Germany grew by 50% for the company since the US started the war. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Spain Could Have Nearly 7 GW of Offshore Solar Power” • Most of us don’t think about offshore solar power much, but there are some who have the sense to examine it well. A team of researchers from the University of A Coruña found that up to 6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity could be developed off the coast of Spain. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “NSW Powers Up Australia’s First Eight-Hour Battery” • The Limondale Battery Energy Storage System, the first operational eight-hour battery in Australia, promises to be a major milestone in NSW’s renewable energy transition. The 50-MW, 400-MWh Limondale BESS will help increase the amount of renewable energy available to the grid. [Utility Magazine]

¶ “Dutch Increase IJmuiden Ver Strike Price Caps” • The Dutch cabinet has increased financial support for the IJmuiden Ver Gamma-A and Gamma-B offshore wind farms to secure market interest in 2 GW of new capacity in the North Sea. The cabinet said the maximum tender amount for IJmuiden Ver Gamma-A will rise from €104/MWh to €117/MWh. [reNews]

¶ “New Zealand hits 94.5% renewable power as solar surges” • In the first three months of 2026, renewables generated 94.5% of New Zealand’s electricity, with solar output hitting a record high. The data makes the nation’s future clean-energy targets look far more attainable. They appear in New Zealand’s latest Energy Quarterly publication. [MSN]

¶ “Vestas Installs 100 V236 Offshore Turbines” • Vestas has installed 100 of its V236 offshore wind turbines globally. Each has a capacity of 15.0MW. The company said the 100th turbine was installed at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm owned by ORLEN and Northland Power. The project will have 76 of the turbines for 1.2 GW of capacity. [reNews]

¶ “Pressure Piled On Russia As PM Steps Up Support To Power Ukraine At G7 Summit” • The UK is set to power Ukraine with nuclear fuel for the next two years and announce a new swathe of sanctions, as the Prime Minister declares support. This comes as G7 gets under way with a roundtable session on building peace and security for Ukraine and for Europe. [GOV.UK]

US:

¶ “Gas Prices Fall Below $4 A Gallon, GasBuddy Says” • After an agreement between the US and Iran, the national average price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.99, marking a decline of more than 9¢ over the past week, according to a GasBuddy post. Gas prices, however, continue to register well above where they stood before the Iran war. [ABC News]

¶ “Trump Retreats from Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Wind Ban” • The Trump administration has voluntarily dismissed its own appeal in a lawsuit challenging Donald Trump’s executive order banning wind project development in the US. The judge had ruled the order was “capricious and arbitrary.” This effectively ends the unlawful windpower ban. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Circularity Cuts Cost Of Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel From Bio-Methane” • In recent six-month trial, Circularity Fuels showed that biogas from a California dairy farm manure digester was successfully converted to a drop-in aviation fuel. It meets the ASTM D7566 Annex A1 specifications in use for the jet engines of commercial aircraft. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Solar Energy Is Essential (Trump Just Won’t Admit It)” • In a press statement announcing an award of $18.1 million to a germanium producer, the Defense Department took note of the applications it will be used for. Solar made the cut. “Germanium is also essential for solar cells that power military and civilian satellites,” the agency stated. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ohio Has Blocked A Lot Of Wind And Solar; Its Residents Pay The Price” • The Ohio Supreme Court recently blocked a permit for what would be the state’s largest solar installation, in the latest example of how lawmakers and other officials have obstructed renewable energy in Ohio. It means the least expensive power is not available for residents. [Ohio Capital Journal]

Have a predictably prefect day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

Opinion:

¶ “Electricity Scarcity Will Shape AI’s Future Trajectory” • The race for supremacy in artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a contest of intellectual prowess: better models, faster chips and more sophisticated algorithms. But this perspective misses a harder, less glamorous truth. The real frontier of AI isn’t the silicon. It’s the electricity. [China Daily]

Science and Technology:

¶ “New World Record Set For Solar Module With Perovskite” • Another day, another reason why fossil fuels are toast. Persistent innovation in solar cells has sent the conversion efficiency in the industry through the roof. Last week some new world efficiency records were set, one of which is for solar modules made tandem perovskite-silicon cells. [CleanTechnica]

World:

¶ “Italy’s Cinque Terre Coastline Could Be Flooded By 13-Meter Waves By 2150 As Sea Levels Rise” • In the Italian region of Liguria, the Cinque Terre National Park is known for its colorful houses, fishing harbors, steep cliffsides, and hiking trails. But analysis suggests its villages could be at serious risk of flooding in the next 125 years. [Euronews]

¶ “Energy Experts Warn Of Slow Oil And Gas Supply Recovery After Iran Deal” • It will likely take months for energy companies to resume operations and meet global demand fully, according to energy experts. The slow pace of shipping and refining crude oil, along with uncertainty over safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, means relief will take time. [Euronews]

¶ “Transition Scenarios Need A Better Population Denominator For 2100” • The world went from about 2.5 billion people in 1950 to over 8 billion today. That expansion still shapes assumptions about food, energy, housing, and much more. A lot of long-range thinking still carries that demographic memory. But the actual growth curve has changed. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ocean Winds Installs First Tréport Turbine” • Ocean Winds has installed the first turbine at the 500-MW Dieppe Le Tréport offshore wind farm off the coast of France. Ocean Winds said the project will comprise 62 turbines and is capable of supplying electricity that is equivalent to the annual consumption of about 850,000 people. [reNews]

¶ “Wind Farms Lift Irish Rates Income” • Wind farms in Ireland will contribute almost €75 million in commercial rates to local authorities in 2026. Wind Energy Ireland said analysis compiled by Halpin’s showed annual rates payments from wind farms increased from €69.27 million in March 2025 to €74.87 million in March 2026. [reNews]

¶ “Can Solar Power Plants Trigger Rainfall In The UAE? German Scientists Investigate A Surprising Desert Phenomenon” • A simulation suggests that once dark artificial surfaces reach a certain size, they begin to influence local weather patterns in unexpected ways. In the case of the UAE, that influence could include an increase in rainfall. [MSN]

¶ “Hitachi Energy Expands Zero-Emission Power Portfolio With HyFlex Compact” • Hitachi Energy introduced HyFlex Compact, a hybrid generator and flexible power hub. It provides electricity without emissions for temporary and off-grid applications such as construction projects. To provide electricity, it combines a fuel cell system with a battery. [Renewable Energy Magazine]|

US:

¶ “$7,000 For Rooftop Solar Permitting!? Time To Automate It” • According to an analysis from Frontier Group and Environment America, permitting requirements can add a whopping $7,000 to the cost of a rooftop solar power system. The good news in New York is that lawmakers are pushing to do away with complicated, costly permitting requirements. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Elon Musk’s Missed Full Self-Driving Targets” • CleanTechnica has covered Elon Musk’s predictions about when Tesla would implement true, unsupervised, full self-driving would arrive. They have gone on for a decade. So far, they have always been off. However, just how off they were ten years ago is something worth remembering. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Constellation Energy Passes Another Regulatory Hurdle For Three Mile Island” • US energy regulators advanced plans to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, allowing the company to transfer certain grid rights from its Eddystone plant to the Three Mile Island facility, which is to serve a Microsoft data center’s energy needs. [Yahoo Finance]

¶ “Haaland Unveils Renewable Energy Plan Aimed At Lowering Utility Costs In New Mexico” • Deb Haaland, the Democratic nominee for governor of New Mexico, unveiled a plan to expand the state’s renewable energy sector. The goal is to lower utility costs for residents while strengthening New Mexico’s role as a national energy producer. [Native News Online]

Have a totally copacetic day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

Opinion:

¶ “Aviation Fuel Demand Doesn’t Collapse. Cheap Kerosene Growth Does” • COVID did not permanently break aviation, but recovery is not the same as returning to cheap kerosene growth. The old aviation model was built around abundant, energy-dense, relatively cheap liquid fossil fuel. A new model must look at the industry differently. [CleanTechnica]

World:

¶ “Trump Allows Iran Civilian Nuclear Program In Peace Bid” • Donald Trump agreed to a major concession to end the war in Iran: allowing the Islamic Republic to retain some of its civilian nuclear program. The Trump administration gave Iran a green light to hold onto its civilian nuclear power plants as long as they can’t be used to create a nuclear weapon. [MSN]

¶ “Fraunhofer Wants Solar Cells On Vehicles, To Help The Grid” • At a time when the energy transition is going through so many challenges in Europe, could solar cells on vehicles make a big difference? A European pilot project led by TNO, Fraunhofer ISE, Sono Motors, IM Efficiency, and Lightyear, investigated the technical and practical potential. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The Big ICE Meltdown: May’s China EV Sales Report” • In the past, strong EV sales meant setting records. This time, the overall market in China dropped 22% YOY, to around 1.5 million sales. ICE-powered models crashed 39% YOY, and plugin hybrids were not much better in May. Pure battery EVs were the only thing that grew. And they were up 42%! [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Clean Energy Investments Surge, But That Is Only Part Of The Story” • The general perception is that the US massive push favoring the dirtiest forms of energy means global investments in fossil fuels are soaring. The reality is quite different. According to the IEA, clean energy investments last year were $2.2 trillion, while $1.2 trillion went into fossil fuels. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “External Power Supply Restored At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant” • Power engineers have restored external power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant following yet another power outage caused by russian shelling. This is the nineteenth instance of a complete loss of external power to the nuclear plant since Russian troops occupied it. [Ukrainian news]

¶ “Inner Mongolia To Turn Its Vast Renewable Energy Into An Edge In Green Computing” • AI makes power supply, cost, and carbon emissions key concerns for the industry. As AI pushes demand for data centers, China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region is seeking to turn its vast renewable energy resources into a competitive edge in green computing. [China Daily]

US:

¶ “US Democratic Lawmakers Pledge To Help Speed Up Disaster Recovery In Puerto Rico” • A group of US Democratic lawmakers promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the slow recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds. There have been a number of factors slowing down the response. [ABC News]

¶ “Gas Prices Are Falling Toward $4 Per Gallon But Outlook Is Uncertain, Analysts Say” • Gas prices have fallen toward $4 per gallon in recent weeks, nearing the milestone as oil costs have eased in response to negotiations between the US and Iran. The US average price of a gallon of gas stands at $4.10, after declining 40¢, or 8.8%, over the past month. [ABC News]

¶ “Green Signs Executive Order To Preserve 2026 Renewable Energy Tax Credit” • Governor Josh Green issued an executive order effectively preserving Hawaii’s solar tax credit changed by Act 24 for 2026. This action protects investment decisions made in the past few months and addresses concerns expressed by the state’s solar industry. [Hawaii Tribune-Herald]

¶ “Super El Niño Will Mean More To South Carolina Folks As Hurricane Season Goes On” • Scientists are gearing up for El Niño to emerge soon, making big changes to the Palmetto State’s weather. It will impact everything from temperature and rain to possible hurricanes. There’s a growing chance that the climate event will become “super.” [AOL.com]

Have an elegantly exquisite day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

World:

¶ “Rare Coastal Floods Now 12 Times More Likely – Human-Driven Climate Change Is A Major Contributor” • Once rare extreme floods in coastal communities are far more common than they had been. Human-caused climate change makes sea levels higher, research shows, and when higher sea levels add to high tides, storm surges are worse. [Euronews]

¶ “Antarctica Records Winter Temperatures 20°C Warmer Than Normal” • The Antarctic has been experiencing alarmingly high temperatures this month. The mercury climbed to over 15°C at one weather station in June, soaring past previous winter heat records. The unusual temperatures are sparking fears over the acceleration of climate collapse. [Euronews]

¶ “El Niño Is Here And Scientists Fear It’ll Be Big, Bad, And Costly” • NOAA has confirmed the start of El Niño. Weather scientists forecast it will rival or exceed a record El Niño that began in 1997 and helped trigger billions of dollars in damage from heatwaves, floods, droughts, tornadoes, and wildfires. Its effects are global. [Euronews]

¶ “Brazil Reports Drop In Amazon Deforestation Rates, Pushing Back On US Tariff Accusations” • Brazilian officials announced a sharp drop in deforestation rates, pushing back on an argument the US used last week to justify additional tariffs on the South American country. They said Amazon deforestation was down 61.4% from May of 2025. [ABC News]

¶ “Most Efficient Solar Module In The World” • The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) is no stranger to solar power records, and it has just set another one. Through its own III-V germanium solar PV module, the Fraunhofer Institute has reached 34.4% efficiency for a solar module. The march to solar records keeps going on. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “UK Sprints Forward With Grid Connections for 700 Clean Energy Projects” • The UK’s system for grid connections was “first come, first served.” That may not sound too bad, but it led to major bottlenecks for grid connections. The UK implemented some reforms, and now it’s getting clean power projects the grid connections they need. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Debut Enercon Turbine Rises In Iceland” • Enercon has completed the first turbine at the Vaðölduver site in Iceland on schedule, as work continues on the 120-MW wind farm. The project is to have 28 E-138 EP3 turbines with a total capacity of 120 MW. Heavy haulage operations run six evenings per week from the port to the wind farm. [reNews]

¶ “ENGIE And European Energy Partner On A Renewable Hydrogen Development in Denmark” • ENGIE and European Energy have entered into a cooperation agreement to advance the development of a large-scale renewable hydrogen project in Denmark. It will be near Kassø, home to the first e-methanol plant in the world. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “Renewables Meet All Growth In China’s Electricity Demand In 2025” • China reached a historic climate milestone in 2025 as its additional renewable energy covered the entirety of China’s growing power needs. The country’s newly installed renewable power generating capacity also accounted for more than 60% of global additions. [Xinhua]

¶ “China’s Fusion Reactor Is On Track For Ignition By 2027, Threatening US Lead” • In China, the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak is reportedly on track to achieve ignition in 2027. This would make the tokamak the first nuclear fusion reactor in the world to sustain plasma without external heating sources. [OilPrice.com]

US:

¶ “SpaceX Soars After Trading Begins In Largest IPO Of All Time” • Rocket and AI company SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, soared in trading on Friday, moving well above an initial public offering price of $135 per share. The IPO made Musk the first trillionaire, vaulting the world’s richest person further ahead of other financial titans. [ABC News]

¶ “US Solar Growth Hurting From Solar Permitting Delays ” • In the latest US Solar Market Insight report, Wood Mackenzie and SEIA pointed out that a federal permitting slowdown has delayed many solar projects, and if that goes on, solar growth in coming years will stagnate. It is one more warning about how much the US is holding back solar power. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Largest Wind Farm In The United States Is Slated To Begin Commercial Operations” • The SunZia Wind Project, the largest wind farm in the US, is slated to begin commercial operations this month. The wind farm, which is in New Mexico, has a total net summer generating capacity of 3,650 MW. It is composed of 916 wind turbines. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hawaii University Nearly 100% Solar Powered” • Brigham Young University-Hawaii is launching into phase two of a big solar project. When the phase is completed, it should mean that the university will get 100% of its electricity from solar power. Instead of relying on rooftop solar power, the university is going into the ground for the phase. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Officials Announce Locations For New Nuclear Microreactors” • The US Air Force and the Defense Innovation Unit selected its initial potential locations for nuclear microreactors. They named Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, as their “preferred locations” for the reactors. [Eurasia Review]

Have an enjoyably entertaining day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

Opinion:

¶ “The Threat To Nuclear Power Plants Around The World” • The “vulnerability” of the civilian energy infrastructure was exposed this week when a drone strike on the United Arab Emirates cut off power to a nuclear reactor, Bloomberg said. It’s the first time a fully operating nuclear plant had to rely on back-up generators because of a military attack. [MSN]

¶ “Renewable Energy Is Not A Side Story, It Is The Headline” • “Renewable energy is not a side story in Philippine economic growth, it is the headline. The ₱344.6 billion that investors are committing to renewable energy under the Green Lane is proof that the Philippines is a destination for clean energy business,” Energy Secretary Garin said. [pv magazine Global]

World:

¶ “Brussels Set To Unveil Plan To Lower Electricity Bills Amid Energy Crisis” • Faced with rising energy costs, geopolitical instability, and mounting pressure on Europe’s power grids, the European Commission wants to make electricity taxation more favourable than natural gas in a bid to lower bills, according to a document seen by Euronews. [Euronews]

¶ “EU Steps In To Shield Households From Energy Price Spikes Ahead Of New Carbon Costs” • As the EU extends its carbon market to buildings and road transport, the European Council and European Parliament have agreed to strengthen a financial tool designed to stabilize new carbon costs for heating and fuel due to kick in in 2028. [Euronews]

¶ “Hungary’s Third-Largest Lake Is Disappearing” • At Lake Velence, around 40 km west of Budapest, metal steps that led down to the shoreline now just hit sand. The dire situation has arisen from prolonged droughts, lack of rainfall, and decades of water mismanagement. And it’s putting the area’s ecosystem and tourism industry at risk. [Euronews]

¶ “El Niño Returns, Likely Will Intensify Into A Strong Event This Year, NOAA Says” • El Niño conditions are present and expected to strengthen in the coming months. They can bring potentially significant impacts to our weather, the upcoming hurricane season, and global temperatures, according to the latest forecast from the NOAA. [ABC News]

¶ “0% Tax Rate for Solar Power Sector in Bangladesh” • A 0% tax rate for the solar power sector was introduced by Bangladesh. Various duties and taxes will be removed on solar components until 2035. The import duty, regulatory duty, supplementary duty, and advance tax are all being cut to 0% on critical solar power components. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Every town can have a wind turbine or solar panels” • GB Energy, a publicly-owned company based in Aberdeen, has been criticized for confusion over what it will actually do and whether its role has been watered down. But its head of local energy strategy is clear that his own task is to deliver 1,000 community-owned renewable projects in the UK by 2030. [Yahoo]

¶ “France To Publish 10-GW Offshore Tender” • The French Government is publishing the specifications for a 10-GW French offshore wind tender. The Ministry of Energy already published the tender itself on the Official Journal of the EU website. The offshore tender will cover a mixture of eleven bottom-fixed and floating projects. [reNews]

¶ “Will The Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station Ever Open?” • Two decades ago last month, Tony Blair announced that nuclear power was “back on agenda with a vengeance.” Twenty years on, an alternative scenario is beginning to look more and more likely. It is that Britain will have to spend a few years, at the least, with zero nuclear power. [The Spectator]

US:

¶ “Anthropic CEO Calls For Stronger Regulation Of AI” • AI has advanced at an exponential pace. Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, an AI company based in San Francisco, is calling for stronger regulation of the technology. In an interview with ABC News, he said AI has to be developed with the proper guardrails to ensure it has a positive impact. [ABC News]

¶ “US Producer Prices Rose 6.5% On Higher Energy Prices, Largest Yearly Jump Since 2022” • US producer prices climbed last month at the fastest pace since November 2022, fueled by a surge in energy prices after the start of the Iran war. The Labor Department reported that its producer price index jumped 6.5% from May 2025. [ABC News]

¶ “Balcony Solar Bill Is Moving Forward In California” • The California Supreme Court just decided to kill efforts to appeal the California Public Utilities Commission’s net metering cuts, but perhaps balcony solar can help boost the industry a bit. No need for a permit. No need to wait. You just plug in your solar panels and collect the energy. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Why GM Will Focus On Sodium-Ion Batteries For Energy Storage” • GM said it will transition to making sodium-ion batteries for energy storage. And why not? The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit for batteries is still in effect, one of the few parts of the Inflation Reduction Act that the current administration didn’t wreck. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “RWE And Meta Sign Texas Solar PPA” • RWE and Meta have signed a long-term corporate power purchase agreement for the 298-MW (AC) Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in Texas. RWE said the project in Bowie County is under construction and is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of 2027. The PPA is the fourth for the two companies. [reNews]

Have an excitingly creative day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “France Adds 157,000 Hectares Of Protected Forest” • From the rain forests of French Guiana to ancient woodlands in eastern France, thousands of hectares of forest have new protections. France said it added 157,000 hectares to its biological reserves as it works toward placing 10% of its land under ‘strong protection’ by 2030. [Euronews]

¶ “World Will Cross 1.5°C Warming Limit By 2030 If Emissions Continue At Current Rate” • The world is edging dangerously close to the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming threshold, with human-induced warming reaching 1.37°C in 2025, a major new report warns. If emissions continue at current levels, the 1.5°C limit will be crossed around 2030. [Euronews]

¶ “BYD: World’s Largest Automaker In Five Years” • In the recent shareholder meeting, Chairman Wang Chuanfu indicated that BYD would grow to be the largest automaker by volume in five years and would exceed 10 million units by the decade’s end. “Five years from now, BYD will be able to achieve true global leadership in terms of scale.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Global Banks Financed Fossil Fuels with $8.7 Trillion Since the Paris Agreement” • The latest Banking on Climate Chaos report finds that 65 world banks committed $906 billion to fossil fuel companies in 2025, an increase of 8% from the previous year. In ten years, these banks have channeled $8.7 trillion into oil, gas, and coal operations. [CleanTechnica

¶ “Mexico Unveils Olinia Uno, A ‘Coche Del Pueblo’ Starting At $8600” • The Mexican government has moved a step closer to creating a “national car,” the Olinia Uno. It is scheduled to go into production in 2027 with a starting price tag of $8,400. The Olinia is designed to be the “Coche Del Pueblo,” meaning the “people’s car,” for Mexico. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Public Backs Clean Power Security Push” • A majority of the UK public believes clean power strengthens the country’s energy security, according to a report commissioned by eleven energy trade associations. The report found that 63% of people think clean power improves UK security, with the view held across all political persuasions. [reNews]

¶ “TenneT Flags Dutch Energy Security Risks” • Risks to supply security for Dutch electricity will increase significantly in the coming years, according to the “Security of Supply Monitor 2026,” TenneT’s annual advice to the country’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. TenneT recommends introducing a capacity mechanism. [reNews]

¶ “Renewables To Safeguard Asia From Oil Shocks” • As the conflict in the Middle East entered its 100th day, record-high prices of oil and gas exposed the dependence of the Asia-Pacific region on imported fossil fuels. The development of renewable energy sources will help shield Asian economies from the harsh impact of soaring oil prices. [China Daily]

¶ “EU Approves Italy’s €23 Billion Renewable Electricity Plan” • The European Commission approved a €23 billion Italian State aid scheme. It will support generating electricity with renewable energy sources. The move is in line with the Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal, which aims to speed up the roll-out of clean energy and lower energy costs. [edie]

¶ “Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant Cut Off From Power” • The high-voltage power line to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant was automatically shut down, management said. Standby diesel generators have taken over the power supply, and no increased levels of radioactivity were detected. Dangerous outages of this type have been frequent in the war. [Yahoo]

US:

¶ “Solar Power Outstrips Coal In US Despite Trump’s Attacks” • Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74% of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026. [Euronews]

¶ “Trump Claims Over 100 Million Barrels Of Oil Have Gone Through Strait Of Hormuz” • President Trump said a “secret mission” was conducted last month for 200 ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was “wildly successful,” he said. ABC News could not immediately verify the accuracy of Trump’s claims. [ABC News]

¶ “This Electric Aircraft Is The First To Take Flight Using Solid-State Batteries” • Helios Horizon, a Florida nonprofit, did what it says is the first piloted flight of an electric aircraft powered by solid-state batteries. Founder and test pilot Miguel Iturmendi carried out a series of short test flights at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in central Florida. [Robb Report]

¶ “The Rivian R2 Is Here!” • Rivian is moving toward the mass-market with the midsize R2 SUV, which is now finding its way to customers. Rivian is delivering the R2 to customers. Deliveries to Rivian staff and insiders had already begun in April. The R2 still isn’t truly a mass-market vehicle, as it costs at least $44,990 on the low end. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “‘Man Who Killed Offshore Wind’ Now Pushing Fossil Fuels And Nuclear” • David Stevenson, who led a national campaign against offshore wind power for the Caesar Rodney Institute, is now fighting land-based solar and wind farms while promoting fossil fuels and nuclear power with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. [Energy and Policy Institute]

Have a magnificently untroubled day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “‘EU’s Environmental Policy Must Be Part Of Defence Strategy,’ Commissioner Roswall Says” • The environmental policy of the EU should now be considered a key part of Europe’s defence strategy, according to Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, in an interview. [Euronews]

¶ “Heatwaves Are Killing Tens Of Thousands In India” • India has been sweltering through baking heat, with temperatures in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh creeping past 48°C (118.3°F) in May. Estimates are that a single day of extreme heat causes about 3,400 excess deaths nationally in India. Also, the heatwaves are getting more frequent and more intense. [Euronews]

¶ “A Bog Is Like A Minefield” • Talking about defence, people uasually imagine tanks, drones, or hardened borders. Peatlands usually don’t come to mind. But their wetness, inaccessibility, and limited passability make them a factor of relevance for security policy. The issue combines climate action, biodiversity, and water management with defence. [Euronews]

¶ “Meta And CleanMax Partner On 900 MW Of Solar And Wind Power Capacity In India” • US-based Meta Platforms, Inc, and Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd partnered to support the development of 837 MW of new solar and wind capacity across Rajasthan and Karnataka. The partnership has over 900 MW of renewable capacity now. [pv magazine India]

¶ “Vestas Announces 112 MW Of Orders In France” • Vestas has announced five undisclosed wind turbine orders in France with a combined capacity of 112 MW as part of its second-quarter order intake. The orders cover projects ranging from 13 MW to 38 MW and all include long-term Active Output Management 5000 service agreements. [reNews]

¶ “Tamil Nadu Aims To Develop 15,000 MW Of Renewable Power Capacity” • The new Government in Tamil Nadu looks to enhance its installed capacity of renewable power by about 10,000 to 15,000 MW in the coming years. This new capacity is expected to come from solar and wind power facilities along with battery storage systems. [MSN]

¶ “Nordex Wins 100-MW Order In Eastern Europe” • The Nordex Group won a 100-MW order in Eastern Europe. The contract includes the supply and commissioning of seventeen N163/5.X turbines, the company said. The order also includes a multi-year service and maintenance agreement. Full operation of the turbines is scheduled for 2028. [reNews]

US:

¶ “The V8 Engine Was Declared Dead Years Ago. Now It’s Back In Demand” • Just a few years ago, the auto industry was largely shunning big engines in favor of more fuel efficient powertrains. Eight cylinders were out and small, turbocharged six and four cylinders were in. Some consumers didn’t seem to notice, or care. But others certainly did. [ABC News]

¶ “Sixteen Utah Cities Choose To Opt-In To Groundbreaking Clean Energy Program To Bring 100% Clean Energy To Grid” • When the Utah Renewable Communities program concluded, sixteen towns and cities had voted to participate. The customers of Rocky Mountain Power in them will be able to choose where their electricity comes from. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “GM Announces New Sodium-Ion Grid-Scale Battery Storage Developed In The US” • GM announced an effort for sodium-ion batteries in partnership with Peak Energy, with an investment by GM Ventures. It’s a deliberate bet on matching the chemistry to the right application rather than forcing one solution across every use case. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Solar And Storage Provide Over 90% Of All New Power Added To The US Grid In Q1” • The US added 7.8 GW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026, as solar remained the leading source of new power added to the grid. Despite changing tax policy and regulatory actions targeting clean energy, 91% of new capacity were solar and energy storage. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Largest Solar Cell Factory In USA Has Started Production In Georgia” • Qcells just started manufacturing solar cells at its new factory in Cartersville, Georgia, the company announced. It had already been producing solar modules there. The company will now be using its own solar cells in a vertically integrated solar production facility. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Zelestra And Meta Sign Texas Solar PPA” • Zelestra and Meta have signed a long-term power purchase agreement for the 180-MW Palmera solar project in Texas. The agreement expands the companies’ US partnership to eight PPAs covering around 1.4 GW of solar capacity, Zelestra said. All eight of the projects are expected to be operational by 2028. [reNews]

¶ “Solar Power Outstrips Coal In The US Despite President Trump’s Attacks” • Data released by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie, show the continued growth of solar and decline of coal in the US despite federal policy. [MSN]

¶ “A Pair Of Bills Now Head To Ayotte’s Desk” • Governor Kelly Ayotte kicked off 2026 with a call to open New Hampshire to advancement and expansion of nuclear power. None of the three bills that came would do. Lawmakers say they have successfully worked with the governor to draft a compromise bill that pushes nuclear power. [New Hampshire Bulletin]

Have a significantly delightful day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “Plug-In Solar Is Soaring Across Europe, But Is It Better Than Traditional Rooftop Panels?” • Solar has been called the “shining star” in Europe’s clean energy transition, cushioning households from volatile fossil fuel shocks. Amid the war on Iran, which oil and gas prices rising, people are seeking energy independence. But which kind of solar is best? [Euronews]

¶ “Seven EU Countries Push Brussels To Resist Weakening Car Emission Targets Further” • Seven EU countries urged Brussels to resist any rollback of CO₂ standards for cars and vans, arguing that weakening emissions rules would endanger Europe’s climate objectives, economic competitiveness, and energy security, a document seen by Euronews shows. [Euronews]

¶ “The Cost Of Balancing The Grid If The EU Cuts EV Targets: 150 New Power Plants” • Europe’s electricity system could be a big victim of plans to scale back EV targets. EVs can be ‘batteries on wheels,’ providing a different math of the electricity sector. Fewer EVs would mean less storage capacity for the grid and a need for more power plants. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Majority Of Europeans Back Reducing Fossil Fuel Imports To Make Europe Safer” • Polling in five major European countries showed strong support for electrification and investment in clean energy. The views cut across left-right political divides. Over six in ten (64%) believe that reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels makes Europe safer. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Solar Records Get Busted in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal” • Solar power keeps growing all around the world. And as days get longer, countries are starting to set new solar power generation records. For example, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal ended May with a bang, setting new daily solar generation records. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Charter Aims To Address Concerns Over Data Centers” • Organizations in the energy sector have launched an industry charter aimed at addressing concerns around the development of data centers in Scotland. The charter focuses on renewable energy, energy efficiency, water consumption, district heat, and community benefits. [Daily Business]

¶ “Acciona Energía Doubles Storage Plans For Chile” • Acciona Energía announced plans to build a 196-MW, 980-MWh battery energy storage system at its El Romero solar plant in Chile. The facility in the Atacama Desert will double AE’s planned energy storage capacity in the country. Commercial operations are expected to begin by the end of 2027. [reNews]

¶ “Net Zero Energy Unveils Ireland Storage Project” • Net Zero Energy has unveiled plans for a 600-MW long-duration energy storage project in County Carlow using green hydrogen. The proposed Rathrush Green Energy Park near Rathoe will use surplus renewable energy to produce hydrogen for storage and later convert it back into electricity. [reNews]

¶ “Off-Grid Mine Runs Solely On Renewables For Nearly A Week” • Bellevue Gold is celebrating a milestone at its namesake gold mine in Western Australia. The site was able to run entirely on renewables for 155 consecutive hours. The site’s 90-MW hybrid power station has 27 MW of solar, 24 MW of wind, and 15 MW, 33 MWh of battery storage. [Energy Magazine]

¶ “Grossi: Attacking Any Nuclear Facility, Anywhere, Is A Red Line That Cannot Be Crossed” • The director general of the world’s nuclear watchdog opened the IAEA Board of Governors meeting with a blunt declaration that he said was directed at every combatant in every active conflict: nuclear facilities are off-limits. No exceptions. [The Eastern Herald]

US:

¶ “Use Of Bomb-Grade Plutonium For Energy” • The President of the US signed an executive order directing the DOE to stop an operation getting rid of nuclear bomb materials. Instead, it is to give the weapons-grade plutonium to private companies to use in nuclear reactors. They are to get enough plutonium to build 2,000 nuclear bombs. [Green Energy Times]

¶ “US Clean Energy Can Now Power About 80 Million Homes!” • The solar and battery storage project pipelines keep growing in the US, though the government is less supportive for solar and quite antagonistic to wind. In the US as a whole, as in the #1 solar state of California, the clean electricity option is still competitive due to its very low costs. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The Geysers Is Adding 25 MW Of Geothermal Capacity” • California’s largest geothermal resource added 25 MW of new generating capacity, strengthening the state’s geothermal energy. Calpine, a Constellation business unit, announced completion of the expansion project at The Geysers geothermal complex in Sonoma County, California. [ThinkGeoEnergy]

¶ “Trump Forces Florida Coal Plant To Run Past Retirement, Raising Costs For Customers” • The Trump Administration invoked its so-called “energy emergency” to force the Stanton coal plant in Orlando to stay open past its planned retirement. Sierra Club analysis sestimates the plant is responsible for 45 premature deaths each year. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Judge tosses Trump bid to restrict renewable energy tax credits” • A federal judge struck down a Trump administration effort to restrict tax credits for wind and solar energy. The ruling is a win for renewable energy supporters, but it comes less than a month before a deadline to phase out the credits entirely under so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” [The Hill]

Have a redundantly rewarding day,

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “How Hot Conditions Could Impact The World Cup” • The World Cup is set to begin during one of the hottest times of year in more than a dozen cities in Canada, the US and Mexico, and several of the host cities may see high temperatures during the soccer tournament. High temperatures that may put athletes and even spectators at risk. [ABC News]

¶ “Mexico Reaches 5 GW Of Distributed Solar Power” • Mexico has reached another renewable energy milestone. From 600,368 installations across the country, Mexico reached 5,164.98 MW of small-scale, distributed solar power capacity by the end of 2025. Net metering has been a key driver of small-scale solar growth in the country. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “BYD Exports Rose 80% Year Over Year In May” • BYD has grown to enormous, dominant heights in China, but to continue its growth, it has needed to see rapid growth abroad. Right now, that is what it’s seeing. BYD’s overseas sales rose enormously in November, and they have been much higher in 2026 than in the same period of 2025. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “France Gets Electrification Right, But 2030 Will Be A Lot Of Work” • France announced a national electrification push that is directionally correct in a way that much energy policy still is not. Its policy means energy security, industrial policy, household cost protection, and a way to prevent the fossil fuel problems of others from showing up in French bills. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Nordex Wins 255-MW German Haul” • Nordex Group has secured orders totalling 255 MW for fourteen wind projects in Germany during the first two months of the second quarter. The orders cover 39 turbines, including nineteen N163/6.X units, eleven N175/6.X units and nine N149 turbines, according to the company. [reNews]

¶ “Greek Solar Producers With CfDs To Get Paid When Prices Reach Zero” • Currently, when prices are zero or lower for two consecutive hours, solar power producers with contracts for difference (CfDs) don’t get paid. The Greek Energy Ministry decided that renewable energy producers will be paid when the price is zero. [Balkan Green Energy News]

¶ “Nuclear Program ‘Non-Negotiable’” • North Korea’s nuclear weapons program is “absolutely non-negotiable,” said Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un. Her statement was carried by state media ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Pyongyang has long insisted on its right to a nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programs. [Taipei Times]

US:

¶ “Elon Musk Said He Wouldn’t Take SpaceX Public, But Two Things Changed His Mind” • The stress of taking Tesla public seems to have worn Musk down tremendously. He said he would not do that again. But he needs money for SpaceX, and with the IPO that is coming, he will be able to retain control of 85% of the company’s stock. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Pulling Back The Curtain On The SpaceX IPO” • This is the week of the SpaceX initial public offering. It is expected to be the largest IPO in history and the one that will make Elon Musk the wealthiest person in human history. Some people will invest with expectations of wealth, but others advise that it is a way to extract money from those who are foolish. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Waymo Sending Used EV Batteries To Community Clean Energy” • Some Waymo robotaxis are already getting old, at least in terms of miles driven. The company is apparently at the point that it has old, used EV batteries it no longer needs. It is going to help community clean energy projects by supplying these used batteries to their efforts. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “City Approves Long-Term Solar Energy Agreement As Part Of Clean Energy Transition” • Los Angeles officials have approved a thirty-year agreement to purchase electricity from a solar project in Utah, adding 300 MW of solar power to the city’s electricity portfolio as it works toward its goal of using 100% clean energy by 2035. [Santa Monica Mirror]

Have an absurdly successful day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “Heat Map Shows Most Of Spain In Intense Heat” • Clear skies will dominate almost everywhere in Spain, and 34ºC (100°F) will be reached in much of central and southern regions. Madrid will hover around the high, and Seville and Córdoba will reach 36ºC at noon. And even along the Cantabrian coast temperatures will rise sharply. [Euronews]

¶ “Investments Starting To Grow Nicely In Africa’s Electric Motorcycle Sector” • The electric motorcycle sector is growing nicely in Africa. Just eight years ago it was a bunch of guys converting a ICE motorcycles to electric. There are now well over fifty companies active in the sector, and some of them have raised significant funding. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “CATL Developing 12,000 Wh Per Kg Lithium-Air Battery” • Now that CATL, the largest battery manufacturer in the world, has begun mass production of sodium-ion batteries, it is turning its attention to the batteries it will manufacture in the future. And reportedly, the company’s long-term focus is on lithium-air battery technology. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “How Renewable Energy Is Acing Peak Energy Demand Amid Scorching Heat” • India’s peak power demand touched a record high of 270.8 GW on May 21 and Renewable energy (including hydro) provided 34% to the peak demand, including 28.9% to the total energy generation for the day. The temperatures soared above 45°C in many cities. [MSN]

¶ “PHEV Sales Continue To Record Phenomenal Growth In South Africa” • In South Africa, sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were up 280% in 2025 compared with sales figures from 2024. But now, the report for Q1 2026 has come, saying that PHEVs were up again, this time by a whopping 430%, from 241 units sold in Q1 2025 to 1,277 in Q1 2026. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Scientists Blame Climate Change For UK Heatwave And Say 35°C In Spring Is ‘Absolutely Astonishing'” • The UK is in the midst of a spring heatwave, in which the temperatures in parts of the country are hitting highs of 35.1°C (95.2°F). As people struggle to find some relief, scientists are blaming climate change for the blistering heat. [MSN]

¶ “Ukraine Claims Russian Drone Struck Nuclear Facility Near Chernobyl” • Ukraine has accused Russia of “nuclear terrorism,” claiming a drone struck a spent nuclear storage facility about 15 km (9 miles) from Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The drone struck a container reception building of the Centralized Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility. [Yahoo]

US:

¶ “Why Solar Power Is Booming Under Trump” • The Trump administration may pivot away from renewable energies, but solar still rules. Newly released data from FERC shows that at the close of last year, solar energy additions were the single largest form of new energy capacity installations for the 28th straight month, starting in September of 2023. [MSN]

¶ “Fuel Prices Are Shaping Summer Plans As US Boaters Get Ready To Hit The Water” • Recreational boaters, like motorists, are feeling a pinch from the Iran war. US gas prices have come down in recent weeks, but a gallon of regular gas still cost an average of 34% more than it did a year earlier, according to motor club AAA. [ABC News]

¶ “GM Pitches New LMR EV Battery On Earth, New EV On The Moon” • GM has been making a big deal about its investment in new EV battery technology, and it looks like all that hard work is going to pay off with its lithium manganese-rich formula. And GM contributed advanced battery technology to the upcoming Pegasus lunar rover. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Why Would Someone Prefer Coal Power Over Solar Or Wind?” • The vast majority of Americans like solar power and wind power more than coal, because they understand the clear benefits of free, clean fuel over expensive, polluting coal. But the US government thumb is being put on the side of coal power at the moment. [CleanTechnica]

Have a plainly superior day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “Fossil Fuel Imports Have Dropped Across The EU Since War On Iran, Except In Three Countries” • While the EU responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states, Germany, Italy, and Belgium, have “deepened their exposure by increasing them.” Overall, EU imports have fallen 1.2% since the war started in March. [Euronews]

¶ “How Solar Has Saved Europe €136 Million Per Day Since The Start Of The Iran War” • On June 4, Brent crude was trading at $95 (€81) per barrel, a €20 increase from the day before the war began. But analysis by SolarPower Europe shows that harnessing sunlight for energy saves Europe €12.8 billion as of 2 June, an average of €136 million per day. [Euronews]

¶ “Global Biofuel Demand Set to Grow by Nearly 70% as Food Prices Rise” • The scramble for biofuel feedstocks to combat high oil prices could see biofuel consumption rise globally by a staggering 70% by 2030, a T&E study shows. This risks putting severe pressure on global food prices with vegetable oil prices already at a post-2022 peak. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “EVs Take 33.0% Share In France – Tesla Model Y Leads” • The first quarter of 2026 saw plugin EVs take 33.0% share in France, up from 22.9% in Q1 2025. BEV share grew strongly year on year, while the plugin hybrid share was flat. Overall Q1 auto volume was 339,478 units, down some 2.5% YOY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling full battery EV in Q1. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Investigation Launched Into Scout Moor Turbine Damage” • An investigation has been launched after a turbine was damaged at Engie’s 65-MW Scout Moor onshore wind farm in England. Rotor blade damage was detected on a Nordex N80 machine that caused the tip section to become detached. The damage may be due to a lightning strike. [reNews]

¶ “Renewable Energy Is Overtaking Traditional Power Projects Across Africa, Industry Leaders Say” • Africa’s next generation of power projects is increasingly being built around solar and wind power with battery storage, as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams in search of cheaper, faster, and more reliable electricity. [AOL.com]

US:

¶ “Innovative Strategies The Wine Industry Is Using To Adjust To Climate Change” • An increase in heat has been found to alter the chemistry of grapes and the taste of the wine. In response, some vintners are changing the way they cultivate their crops to mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce their own carbon footprint. [ABC News]

¶ “US Set To Hold Latest Oil And Gas Lease Sale For Alaska Wildlife Refuge” • The Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas development in Alaska is facing a new test, with the latest lease sale set for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The last two lease sales were remarkable for a lack of interest on the part of the industry. [ABC News]

¶ “Governor Polis Signs Bill Countering Expensive Federal Coal Plant Orders” • Colorado Governor Polis signed a bill requiring more transparency on the costs incurred from running coal units past their retirement dates. It requires modern pollution controls for coal plants operating after 2033 and directs the PUC to help the state reach its 2030 climate targets. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “People Who Worked On Tesla ‘Full Self Driving’ Don’t Trust Tesla ‘Full Self Driving’” • When Reuters interviewed a former self-driving engineer at Tesla and nine former data labelers, they did not offer a singing endorsement of Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” system. Reuters also talked with eleven independent traffic safety researchers for the piece. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Doubles Down On Coal Power, Just In Time For The Midterms Elections” • Faced with a mounting wave of voter rage over high electricity costs, President Donald Trump is piling on the hurt with a new, billion-dollar effort to build new coal power plants and keep the old ones running. And this comes just as the midterm elections approach. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Governor Lamont Signs Solar Energy Bill” • Connecticut Gov Ned Lamont signed a solar power bill to ensure that the state’s families and businesses can continue to choose to go solar. The new law extends rooftop solar programs, promises to bring faster solar permitting, and moves towards allowing sales of “balcony” solar systems. [Environment America]

¶ “US Says Antares’ Small Nuclear Reactor Reaches ‘Criticality’” • The Trump administration announced a small modular nuclear reactor developed by Antares Nuclear Inc in a US DOE pilot program reached “criticality.” It is a test reactor design that could be used as a basis for power reactors. [This reactor could produce about 1 MW of power. ghh] [MSN]

Have a totally copacetic day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “France Accused Of ‘Climate Denial’ As Green Funding Quietly Shrinks Following Blistering Heatwave” • Last month, France sweltered under a powerful heat dome. Weather agency Météo France said that new monthly highs had been logged at 352 weather stations. The highest temperature was 37.1°C. But France repeatedly cut its funding to deal with heat. [Euronews]

¶ “EU Invests In Ocean Monitoring As US Cuts Funding” • With underwater drones and ocean-focused satellites, the EU is expanding its monitoring network of Earth’s seas as climate change fuels heat waves and stronger storms. The move comes just as the Trump administration is planning severe cuts to a similar system in the US. [ABC News]

¶ “Donut Lab’s Manufacturing Is Different ” • Donut Lab’s latest video reveals a novel manufacturing method. Speculation has swirled around the methods and sources of Donut Lab’s batteries since their introduction. We now have news from them that supports the idea that the Finnish company was using a different manufacturing method. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Chinese NEV Share Hits 63%. What’s Next?” • EVs are at new levels of market penetration in China. Chinese retail New Energy Vehicle (battery EV and plugin hybrid) market share estimates are 63% for May, while Chinese wholesale (including exports) reached 61%, according to Chinese Passenger Car Association, as reported in CnEVPost. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Energy, Water Use And Pollution Of AI And Data Centers Rival Most Countries” • The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries, a United Nations University report says. The report predicts their water and energy use will double in just four years as use of AI grows. So will their pollution. [MSN]

¶ “Levanta Renewables Achieves Financial Close For 166-MW Barotac Solar And BESS Project” • Levanta Renewables got Financial Close for the Barotac Solar Power and BESS (battery energy storage system) in the Visayas, Philippines. The project has a 166-MW ground-mounted solar PV plant integrated with an 80-MWh battery system. [Asian Power]

¶ “West Moberly And RES Win 210-MW Award” • West Moberly First Nations and RES have signed a 30-year energy purchase agreement with BC Hydro for the 210-MW Sweetwater Wind Project in British Columbia. West Moberly First Nations will hold a 51% ownership stake in the project through a wholly owned subsidiary, RES added. [reNews]

¶ “Paya Partners With Fourier On Hydrogen Long-Duration Energy Storage Project” • Payal Industrial Park in Dahej, Gujarat has partnered with Bay Area startup Fourier to deploy a long-duration hydrogen-powered energy storage system. This system can keep industrial operations running for 12 hours to a full week without grid power. [Fuel Cells Works]

¶ “EBRD Backs Romanian Battery Project” • The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing up to €44 million for a 127-MW, 254-MWh battery project in Romania. The Scornicești project is co-owned by R.Power and Eiffel Investment Group through its managed fund Eiffel Transition Infrastructure SLP, the bank said. [reNews]

¶ “Japan Proposes Rebuilding Aging Nuclear Plants To Meet Power Demand” • A proposal outlined at a meeting on nuclear policy reflects a shift towards greater reliance on nuclear energy to help meet rising power demand and reduce expensive fuel imports. It calls for fourteen new nuclear power plants with have a combined capacity of about 16 GW. [MSN]

US:

¶ “Trump Delivers Boost To Coal Worth Hundreds Of Millions” • The Trump administration is putting $700 million into coal. Trump announced the move during remarks in the Oval Office, saying his administration is “taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the cost of living for all Americans with the power of clean, beautiful coal.” [The Hill]

¶ “Citing Cleaner, Cheaper Alternatives, Colorado Regulators Deny Xcel Energy’s $2.9 Billion Gas System Plan ” • Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission declined to approve much of Xcel Energy’s Gas Infrastructure Plan, which lays out the utility’s forecasted investments in methane gas infrastructure over the coming years. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “What War On EVs? New $230 Million LFP Battery Materials Factory Proposed For Texas” • For all the red-state rhetoric bandied about in Texas, the state has emerged as a premier energy transition showcase for wind and solar power, e-fuels, and clean tech manufacturing. Now two battery startups plan to make lithium iron phosphate there. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hyundai Steel To Significantly Reduce Emissions, Switch from Gas To Electric Heaters At Proposed Louisiana Plant” • Hyundai Steel updated its air permit application with plans to switch nine dirty industrial heaters at its proposed steel plant from gas-fired to electric. The company also said they would install more pollution controls. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Wind And Solar Are Saving Texans $20 Million A Day” • In Texas, more than a third of electricity came from wind and solar projects as early as the first half of 2022. This year, wind and solar capacity have both set records already. RMI estimates that, on average, wind and solar projects in Texas have avoided $20 million per day in fuel costs. [RMI]

Have a properly praiseworthy day

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

(, CC-BY-SA 3.0) km² CO₂ NH₃ CH₄ ₹ NOₓ ‽ ♦♦♦♦♦

World:

¶ “Regenerative French Farms Lost Only A Third As Much As Others To Drought” • Data on drought-hit French farmland reveals that the most promising solution could be the greenest. In a study of over 1,200 farms during the 2023 droughts, early findings show that highly regenerative farms recorded an 8% drop in yields, while the others lost 22%. [Euronews]

¶ “Record Heat-Related Deaths In Spain After A Hot May” • According to estimates from the daily mortality monitoring system, last month saw 101 deaths in Spain attributed to high temperatures, the highest figure for May since monitoring began in 2015. This is 3.6 times the average number of deaths linked to May heat in the past decade. [Euronews]

¶ “EU’s Chinese Solar Inverter Ban Reshapes Renewable Energy ” • Although 61% of solar inverters imported into the EU come directly from China, the European Commission is now banning financial institutions from financing projects that use Chinese components. “With Chinese inverters, one must also trust the Chinese government.” [Euronews]

¶ “North Korea Unveils Another Nuclear Plant” • North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels. Kim Jong Un announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” The North’s Korean Central News Agency said the facility used “more sophisticated technology” but didn’t give any further details. [ABC News]

¶ “BMW iX3 Starting $5,000 Cheaper Than Comparable BMW X3” • Is the new BMW iX3 about to shake things up? Based on the key facts we’ve seen released about it, it should! The iX3 is coming in a whopping $5,000 cheaper than the comparable version of the gas-powered BMW X3. And the iX3 also offers 434 miles of range. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Prysmian Completes Sofia Cable Works” • Prysmian has completed its activities at RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. It installed over 450 km of high-voltage cables on land and at sea using its Leonardo Da Vinci cable-laying vessel. The project on Dogger Bank in the North Sea will be able to generate enough power for 1.2 million homes. [reNews]

¶ “GE Vernova Lands 100-MW Order In India” • GE Vernova has signed an agreement with Powerica to supply 28 turbines for the 100-MW Botad Wind Farm in Gujarat, India. GE Vernova said the project marks the Indian debut of its 3.8-MW workhorse turbine. Deliveries for the project are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. [reNews]

¶ “New Zealand Will Stay Nuclear Free (Mainly Because It Can’t Afford Not To)” • Richard Meade, an economist with a particular interest in New Zealand’s electricity markets, says nuclear power doesn’t stack up as a reliable solution for the country’s future energy needs. Reactors are massively expensive and take a long time to build, he says. [The Spinoff]

¶ “Renewable transition vital for Fiji’s survival – Ro Filipe” • Fiji is accelerating one of the biggest energy transitions in its history as Government moves to reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum and shield consumers from rising global fuel shocks, the Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport said. [The Fiji Times]

¶ “India’s Renewable Energy Boom, Over 4.4 Million Jobs By 2030: Report” • India’s push towards renewable energy could generate over 4.4 million jobs by 2030, according to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water and NRDC India. The study forecasts rooftop solar to be the single largest employment engine. [Times Now]

US:

¶ “Higher Gas Prices Fueling Pain At The Pentagon” • A growing list of unplanned and rising expenses is increasingly straining the Pentagon, with fuel costs emerging as one of the most significant pressures. Oil and fuel prices have surged during the Iran war. That surge could saddle the Pentagon with more than $1 billion in unplanned costs this year. [ABC News]

¶ “Tesla Cybercab Is Super Efficient, Though Questions And Hurdles Remain” • The Tesla Cybercab has achieved a stunning efficiency rating. At 165 Wh/mile efficiency, it has an estimated running cost of 2.6¢/mile. The hyper-efficient Lucid Air Pure, for comparison, has a 230 Wh/mile efficiency. Nevertheless, a lot of what a normal EV has isn’t there. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Up To 50% Off On A New Heat Pump Installation, A Startup Says” • Jetson Home has announced its entry into into the ripe California market, providing itself with a fresh opportunity to share the money-saving advantages of its heat pump business model. It says that its direct sales system reduces the total cost of a heat pump installation by 30-50%. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Will Dismantle The Ocean Observatories Initiative” • As the US seeks to halt science, the National Science Foundation announced it is “descoping” the Ocean Observatories Initiative. OOI is a vast ocean observation network that comprises more than 900 instruments deployed throughout the world’s oceans. It seems the US would rather not know. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Renewables Buyers Encouraged To Act Fast In A Complex Market” • A recent report from Trio examines major factors influencing the renewable energy market in the US during the first half of 2026, including tax credit reforms, the prices of renewable energy credits and power purchase agreements, and community solar. [pv magazine USA]

Have a totally flawless day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

World:

¶ “Spanish Waters Hit ‘Historic Records’ In May After Extreme Heatwave” • From the Cantabrian Sea to the Balearics, Spanish waters ended May with temperatures never before seen at this time of year. Measurements by Puertos del Estado show record highs for the month along much of the coastline, after a historic heat sent land temperatures soaring. [Euronews]

¶ “Almost Everywhere Will Face Above Average Summer Heat, WMO Warns” • El Niño will hit this summer with 80% certainty, according to the latest forecast by the World Meteorological Organization. El Niño is expected to leave virtually nowhere untouched, with above-average temperatures forecast around the globe for June to August. [Euronews]

¶ “The UK Government Set A Target Of An 87% Cut In Carbon Emissions By 2042” • The British government said that it will stick to its net-zero goal, despite pressure on energy supplies from global conflicts. It will reduce the UK’s planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 87% of 1990 levels in the next decade and a half. [ABC News]

¶ “Commercial Electric Fleet Operators In South Africa Prove A 27% Cost Advantage” • South Africa’s EV market has reached a pivotal moment, with commercial fleets proving substantial economic advantages and consumer interest surging, according to industry leaders speaking at a webinar hosted by energy analyst Chris Yelland. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Volvo: Still Focused On 100% Electric Vehicles, Even If World Drags Its Feet” • Håkan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo Cars, gave at least some of the reasons why Volvo Cars needs to stay focused on electrification. Perhaps he has the sense that despite speed bumps or short-term slowdowns, there is no stopping the EV’s technological progress. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “What Hormuz Is Teaching Traders About Utilities” • The Strait of Hormuz shows how vulnerable electricity markets are to fuel price shocks, even after years of investment in renewable energy. The effects of the disruption are steadily working their way through natural gas markets, fuel contracts, and wholesale electricity worldwide. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “ESB And Red Rock Complete Monopiles At Inch Cape” • ESB and Red Rock Renewables have completed the installation of all 54 monopile foundations at the 1,100-MW Inch Cape wind farm off the east coast of Scotland. The developers said Jan De Nul’s heavy lift vessel Les Alizés has been installing the monopiles since December of 2025. [reNews]

¶ “Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Suffers Blackout After Drone Strike” • On the night of 2-3 June, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 17th blackout since being occupied by Russian forces and the fifth since the beginning of 2026. The plant’s critical systems continued to operate using backup diesel generators. [Ukrainska Pravda]

¶ “UAE Nuclear Plant Attackers ‘Knew What They Were Doing’: IAEA Chief” • The UAE’s nuclear plant was “carefully targeted” in May by attackers who aimed to cause a major incident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on June 2. Rafael Grossi said the drone attack on May 17 hit risked shutting the plant down. [The Straits Times]

US:

¶ “Seven States Sue Trump Administration Over Deal To Halt Offshore Wind Farm” • Seven are suing the Trump Interior Department over a deal paying $928 million to end an East Coast offshore wind development. The Interior Department made the deal with the French company TotalEnergies in March. The deal was unlawful, the states say. [ABC News]

¶ “Markey Demands Trump Cancel DOE Plan To Give Private Companies Enough Plutonium To Build 2,000 Nuclear Bombs” • Senator Ed Markey implored President Donald Trump to cancel his DOE’s plan to give private companies enough plutonium to build around 2,000 nuclear bombs, warning the move raises a number of important concerns. [Common Dreams]

¶ “Giant Solar Power Plant In Texas Gets A New Neighbor” • The sharp U-turn in federal energy policy has been devastating for the US wind industry, but the solar industry is rushing to fill the gap. In the latest news, the huge, 600-MW Hornet solar power plant in Texas is about to get a new 201-MW neighbor, just next to it in Swisher County. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Sierra Club Applauds Northeast States For Challenging Trump Administration’s Illegal Offshore Wind Lease Buyout” • “These states recognize what this administration refuses to accept: Offshore wind lowers energy costs and strengthens our grid. Trump’s backroom buy-outs are a bad deal for families already struggling to pay their bills.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ford Escape Going Electric!” • Ford is developing its Universal EV platform to bring down the cost of its EVs. It announced that the Ford Escape electric is expected to come to market on the platform in 2029. It’s an interesting decision. There aren’t many small or cheap electric vehicles on the US market, and the US EV market isn’t exactly hot just now. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “How One Place In Colorado Achieved 100% Clean Energy This Spring” • Holy Cross Energy delivered 100% clean energy to its 45,000-plus members in March, a renewable power landmark for the Colorado cooperative and a signal that the federal turn-back toward fossil fuels has not impeded all climate change initiatives in the state. [The Colorado Sun]

Have a spontaneously wonderful day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “A €100 Billion Queue: Why Europeans Wait Years For Clean Energy” • Over €100 billion of renewables are stuck in Europe, as communities across the continent wait years for solar panels and heat pumps. A report found that 375 GW of clean energy projects and 455 GW of battery storage projects are trapped in distribution grid queues. [Euronews]

¶ “Can The EU Make Its Trade With China Sustainable And Risk Free?” • EU Commissioners met on May 29, to debate how to shield European industries from surging Chinese imports. They recognized that “the current state of the trade and investment relationship is not sustainable.” Concrete proposals are expected in the third quarter of the year. [Euronews]

¶ “Electricity Prices Fall Across Australia As Renewables Build Momentum” • As bulk power costs decline in Australia’s eastern states due to high renewable energy inputs, the price reductions are finally reaching the household and small business consumer. More than 400,000 small-scale storage systems have a stabilizing influence on the grid. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Europe EV Sales Report: BEVs Jump 42% and Reach 23% Market Share! ” • Thanks to several factors (new models, high gas prices, mass arrival of Chinese models, etc), EV sales picked up again in Europe. Almost 385,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in April, 262,000 being pure electrics (BEVs). Overall, plugin vehicles were up 35% YOY. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Battery Storage Boom Brings Free Electricity To Australia” • The head of the Australia Energy Regulator said the addition of a large number of batteries, along with more solar and windpower, has reduced system volatility, even as the disruption in energy markets caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused economic dislocations elsewhere. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Swedish Renewables Spending Rebounds” • The investment decisions in Sweden’s wind and solar sectors in the first quarter of 2026 exceeded the total for all of 2025, including the country’s largest solar park and a 89-MW wind project. Renewable energy is helping to lower electricity prices, and battery storage capacity is expanding rapidly. [reNews]

¶ “First Turbine Rises At 760-MW Hollandse Kust West” • The first of 52 wind turbines at the Hollandse Kust West wind farm was installed by Ecowende, 53 km off the coast of IJmuiden in the Netherlands. The developer, a consortium of Shell, Eneco, and Chubu, said the project will feature Vestas 15.0-MW turbines with a total capacity of 760 MW. [reNews]

¶ “Safest Energy Is Locally Produced Renewable Energy, IRENA Chief Says” • The safest energy is energy that is competitive on the domestic market and can be produced through local capacity without being exposed to geopolitical changes, according to Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency. [Report.az]

¶ “Australia’s First 8-Hour Battery Gets Go-Ahead As 144 Tesla Megapacks Prepare To Transform The Grid” • Australia’s first eight-hour battery energy storage system has cleared a major hurdle. The project pairs 144 Tesla Megapacks with an existing solar farm in New South Wales, aiming to help keep electricity flowing long after sundown. [The Cool Down]

¶ “Turning Point For Power Market As Storage Is No Longer Optional” • Battery storage is becoming conventional and a critical element of the electricity system, according to a panel held at Belgrade Energy Forum. Countries in Southeastern Europe must show clarity and enable operators to participate in multiple markets. [Balkan Green Energy News]

US:

¶ “New Mexico Voters Choose Party Nominees For Governor As Revenue Soars From Oil Boom” • Voters will choose Democratic and Republican nominees for governor as New Mexico grapples with chronic problems, including cuts to key federal programs. This comes just as the global rise in oil prices from the Iran war brings new tax revenue to state coffers. [ABC News]

¶ “New Guidance from DOE Weakens Popular Home Energy Rebate Programs” • New DOE guidance prohibits using rebate funds to replace old, polluting fossil fuel-fired appliances, such as gas furnaces, with efficient electric alternatives like heat pumps. Instead, the rebates will only be allowed for electric-to-electric appliance changes. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Court Dismisses GE Vineyard Appeal” • A Massachusetts judge has rejected GE Vernova’s request to throw out a previous order requiring it to continue working on CIP-Iberdrola’s 806-MW Vineyard Wind 1 array off the coast of Massachusetts. Turbine supplier GE Vernova is required to continue maintaining and servicing the project. [reNews]

¶ “Sierra Club West Virginia Files Testimony in Mon Power’s $2.48 Billion Gas Plant” • Sierra Club submitted testimony in the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity case for Mon Power’s proposed $2.48 billion, 1,200 MW combined cycle gas plant, which would be built without first retiring the Fort Martin coal plant’s aging coal units. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hochul Announces New Development In Nuclear Energy Program” • Governor Kathy Hochul is looking into the State Power Authority’s plan to develop at least 1 GW of nuclear-fuel capacity in Upstate New York. New developments include an appeal that will provide up to $40 million in workforce support along with nuclear developers and training. [Yahoo]

Have an absolutely outstanding day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.

World:

¶ “In Venice, A Growing Flamingo Population Finds Refuge In Recovering Wetlands” • Flamingos started showing up in the vast Venetian Lagoon in the early 2000s, but they were rare enough that the local dialect has no word for them. Last year, climate change brought the number of wintering flamingos in Venice to a record of nearly 24,000. [ABC News]

¶ “Asian Tiger Mosquito Spreads As Far As Berlin: How Dangerous Is It?” • With climate change, Asian Tiger Mosquitoes have spread massively across southern and central Europe since the 1990s. There are established populations in Berlin and other parts of Germany. They carry chikungunya and dengue, though neither has appeared so far. [Euronews]

¶ “Over 9,900 Electric Buses Operating In Latin America Now” • The website E-Bus Radar shows there are over 9,900 electric buses in Latin America now, including the Caribbean. The buses category includes battery-powered buses and trolleybuses. The top bus manufacturers, of course, are Chinese: BYD, Yutong Bus, Foton, and Zhongtong Bus. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Chile EV Sales Report: 10% Market Share Reached In April Thanks To 247% Growth!” • The wealthiest country, Chile is known for being ahead of the Latin American curve in adopting most new technologies. But it has lagged in the passenger EV segment, closing 2025 at a mere 3.3% market share. Thanks to Trump & Co, that has changed. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “CWP Challenges Scoop Hill Wind Refusal” • CWP Energy has filed for a judicial review of Scottish Ministers’ refusal of its giant Scoop Hill wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway. CWP said the project represents a £1 billion investment and would deliver 432 MW of power and 200 MW of battery storage, enough electricity to power 450,000 homes. [reNews]

¶ “Wind Power Sets A Clear Course For Shipping’s $1 Trillion Energy Transition” • Conflict in the Middle East is driving fuel price uncertainty. Scientific validation shows that fuel saved by wind propulsion can be predicted with greater confidence and consistency than the commodity markets can. The value of the transition could be $1 trillion. [Energy Voice]

¶ “The Race To Build The World’s Largest Solar Farms” • As panel prices fall and governments worldwide look to diversify their energy mix, some developers are launching mega-projects to meet the growing demand. One in China will have 16.9 GW of capacity. California plans a 21 GW solar project with batteries. They aren’t the largest. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “China Advances Technologies To Stabilize Renewable-Heavy Power System” • China’s renewable energy installed capacity has reached the world’s largest scale, and the country is accelerating its transition from treating renewables as supplementary to make them the dominant energy supply. The transition requires some major changes in the power grid. [China Daily]

¶ “Ukraine Hits Pipeline, Refinery And Fuel Depot In Overnight Strikes On Russia” • Ukrainian drones struck targets in several Russian regions overnight, including an oil pipeline pumping station, a refinery, and a fuel depot. Russia accused Ukraine again of hitting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with a drone. Ukraine denied the charge. [The Japan Times]

¶ “Britain’s Nuclear Renaissance Faces Cost Pressures” • The UK is diversifying its energy mix away from fossil fuels for reduced emissions and energy security. This includes boosting its nuclear power capacity with the development of two large nuclear plants. However, its nuclear ambitions have not quite gone to plan, after years of delays and rising costs. [OilPrice.com]

US:

¶ “Ford Mustang Mach-E Cheaper than Ford Escape! (5-Year Total Cost of Ownership)” • The Ford Mustang Mach-E is clearly a superior vehicle to the Ford Escape. It’s got better tech, better driving quality, better acceleration, and a cooler look. It comes at a higher price. Nevertheless, its 5-year total cost of ownership is quite a lot lower. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Demand Destruction Is The Reward Fossil Fuel Donors Get For Supporting MAGA” • Nearly two years ago, the Republican candidate for president of the US told a group of oil and gas executives that if they put $1 billion into his campaign, they could write their own ticket if he won. They did. Now they have to deal with the war in Iran. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Energy Giant Switches On First Phase Of $1.1 Billion Texas Solar Farm Set To Power AT&T And Toyota” • Sequoia Solar, in Callahan County, Texas, has brought its first 400 MW of capacity online. That first phase is now operating, while a second 415-MW phase is due online before the end of the year. The two phases combine to 815 MW. [Yahoo Finance]

Have a basically whimsical day.

geoharvey is free and without ads.

geoharvey is not tax-deductible.