World:
¶ “Indonesian Police Arrest 72 People Suspected Of Starting Forest Fires” • Indonesian police arrested 72 people suspected of starting recent forest and peatland fires as blazes in central and western parts of the country triggered a harmful cloud known as a choking haze. Plantation owners and traditional farmers often start fires to clear land for farming. [ABC News]
¶ “Thailand Rooftop Solar Reforms Could Cut LNG Reliance, IEEFA Says” • Thailand could reduce dependence on imported liquefied natural gas by reforming rooftop solar policies, an IEEFA report says. The report recommends that Thailand shift from net billing to net metering, raise rooftop solar buyback rates, and make other changes. [Asian Power]
¶ “BYD Da Han Claims Global Flagship Status” • BYD launched the new Da Han last week as a global flagship-level sedan. This is not just an evolution of the Han and BYD brand. It challenges and, in many ways, beats top models from the global premium automakers. BYD clearly has its sights set on taking the lead from legacy flagship-level sedans. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Tesla Semi Moves Into Europe And Gets Largest Order To Date” • The Tesla Semi was unveiled nearly a decade ago. Now, after a slow start, it seems that the big truck is genuinely starting to move into the market. There is even news now that it’s going to Europe. Tesla got its largest Semi order to date from Einride for 500 of the electric trucks. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “UK Briefs Energy Companies After Hacking Incident” • The UK government has contacted energy companies to give advice on cyber security after hackers reportedly shut down a small power plant last month. Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the Labour administration “shared further advice with companies on the steps they should take to stay secure.” [reNews]
¶ “Ireland Hits Solar Record As Renewables Top 30% Of July Electricity Supply” • Ireland’s power mix reached a milestone in July, with solar delivering its strongest monthly showing yet and helping renewable sources supply over 30% of the Irish electric energy. This signals a broader shift toward cleaner power that could reduce reliance on fossil fuels. [The Cool Down]
¶ “Zelestra Brings Klevenow Solar Online” • Zelestra has reached full commercial operation at its 27.5-MW Klevenow solar plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, its first project to come online in Germany. The renewable energy company said the project was awarded through Germany’s EEG tenders and was completed in less than six months. [reNews]
¶ “Hungary Targets Reaching Full Capacity At Nuclear Plant Mid-Week” • Hungary is gradually powering up its sole nuclear plant and plans to have it running at full capacity by mid-week, after a Europe-wide drought pushed the facility to the brink of a full shutdown. Two of the three nuclear reactors that had been shut down were turned on. [Energy Connects]
¶ “Masdar Starts Rochdale Battery Operations” • Masdar has started commercial operations at its 35-MW, 70-MWh Rochdale battery project in the UK. The company said that the facility can provide enough clean power for 35,000 homes, based upon two charging and discharging cycles per day. It added that the plant will provide grid balancing services. [reNews]
¶ “Virus-Hit Sardine Die-Off Forces South Africa’s Koeberg Nuclear Plant To Cut Output” • South Africa’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station has cut output at Unit 1 to 50% after marine debris tied to a sardine die-off clogged a seawater intake and triggered an automatic shutdown of a cooling water pump. Eskom said the plant’s safety was not compromised. [JournalArta]
US:
¶ “In The American Southwest, The Water Crisis Threatens Existential Harm To Millions” • Seven US states rely on the water in the Colorado River. In 1922, those seven states agreed on how to divide up the water in the Colorado River. A lot has changed since that time, and they are drawing more water now than the river can provide. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Connecticut Joins New England Summit Exploring Future Of Advanced Nuclear Energy” • Connecticut is joining the five other New England states for the 2026 New England Regional Nuclear Policy Summit examining whether advanced nuclear and fusion technologies could play a greater role in meeting the region’s growing energy needs. [fox61.com]
¶ “Maryland Announces Major Solar Energy PPA Expected To Save $300 Million” • Maryland approved a 20-year solar PPA expected to save the state hundreds of millions of dollars while expanding use of locally generated renewable energy. Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of General Services announced the agreement. [fundsforNGOs News]
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