¶ “‘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]
Wind turbine (Vestas image)
¶ “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]
Nordex wind turbine (Nordex image)
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¶ “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 project (Zelestra image)
¶ “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]
§ The most recent reported status of US nuclear power plants can be found at the US Nuclear Power Report, a distressingly dull account of NRC news, posted when the NRC gives us news to post. On June 10, out of 95 US-licensed power reactors, 6 were at reduced output and 2 not operating.
§ Video: Energy Week #678 – 5/28/2026: A coalition of EU Christian organizations is asking for a windfall profits tax on fossil fuel companies. The EU’s public funding for windpower is expected to benefit countries many times over. Car makers are having cars collect information on their drivers. Four western states are kickstarting geothermal energy. Coal has been surpassed by renewable energy, worldwide. Pope Leo XIV is calling for robust regulation of AI. The US is releasing plutonium to use as fuel in new nuclear plants. And there is more.
§ You can get a copy of the latest Green Energy Times, the April, 2026 edition, by downloading the pdf file HERE.
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