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¶ “Emissions Must Fall By 18% In Next Four Years To Limit Worst Impacts Of Global Warming” • The world is moving in the right direction, away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy, reducing planet-warming emissions that cause more intense and frequent extreme weather. However, we must move much faster in that direction, a report says. [Euronews]

¶ “UN Warns El Niño Could Be Strongest On Record As It Urges World To Prepare” • This El Niño could reach a strength not seen in the records, UN officials warned, calling on governments to act now to limit the damage. WMO’s latest global seasonal climate updates say sea surface temperatures could be far above those of a normal El Niño. [Euronews]

¶ “How India’s Women-Led, Sustainable Farming Is Reaching Europe” • At the opening of SIAL Paris 2026, Jawed Ashraf, Chairman of the India Trade Promotion Organisation, spoke of an agricultural revolution taking place in India. Led by small farmers, it rests on diversity, resilience, sustainability, and greater self-sufficiency. [Euronews]

¶ “Brazil’s Supreme Court Suspends Permit For Major Amazon Gold Mine” • The environmental permit for a major gold mining project in the Amazon rainforest was suspended. The decision by Brazilian Supreme Court Chief Justice Edson Fachin comes after years of opposition from Indigenous groups concerned about the mine’s environmental impacts. [ABC News]

¶ “Canada’s ‘Changing Climate Report 2026’ Predicts End Of Glaciers By 2100” • In September, the Canadian government published its “Changing Climate Report 2026.” While it got little publicity, it does predict such things as an end of most western glaciers by the end of this century, and it calls attention to the massive warming of Arctic areas. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Canada Counters Trump With New Offshore Wind Plan” • Canada teased word of its offshore wind venture last month with a focus on the considerable wind resources of Nova Scotia. The Natural Resources Canada agency made it official last week. It is easy to feel this action might have been prioritized because of Trump’s opposition to windpower. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “RES Lands 392-MW Romanian Management Deal” • RES has signed an asset management contract with CIP for a 392-MW wind farm near Constanta, in south-east Romania. The Pestera II project is under construction and is due to reach full operations in 2028. RES said it will support CIP through the build-out phase and into operation. [reNews]

¶ “First Nations Deal Edges PV Projects Closer To Construction, Including Australia’s First Gigawatt Solar Farm” • European Energy, based in Denmark, has sealed long-term agreements with traditional owners in Queensland that cover three of its major solar and battery projects, including the first gigawatt-scale PV project in Australia. [Renew Economy]

¶ “Nordex Secures First New Zealand Order” • Nordex has bagged its maiden turbine deal for a project in New Zealand. Mercury ordered forty 4.8-MW units with a total capacity of 192 MW for a wind farm in the Otago region of the country’s South Island. Mercury and Nordex have also concluded a 30-year service agreement. [reNews]

¶ “The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Leads Lenders Backing 1.2-GW Solar Plant With 600 MWh Of Storage In Egypt” • EBRD said it is arranging a loan of up to $265 million for Nefer Menya for Renewable Energy, a vehicle to develop a 1.2-GW solar plant and 600-MWh battery storage system in Egypt. [pv magazine Global]

US:

¶ “States Make Progress On EV Charging Infrastructure” • Since the Trump administration’s unlawful freeze of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program was lifted following successful litigation by Sierra Club and others, hundreds of millions of dollars in NEVI funding have been committed to charging projects. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Sierra Club And Conservation Groups File Lawsuit Aimed At Restoring Protections For Threatened Wildlife” • Sierra Club and other conservation groups represented by Earthjustice sued to overturn a Trump administration rule that leaves threatened wildlife with no certain, meaningful protection intended under the Endangered Species Act. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Feds Renew US Wind Permit Attack” • In a motion for remand filed in US District Court in Maryland last week, the Interior Department wrote that it believes that the Biden-era Interior Department’s approval of the Maryland Offshore Wind project permitted too great an impact to local wildlife in the waters off the coast of Maryland. [reNews]

¶ “New Jersey’s Recent Solar Power Changes Will Have Impact On Local Energy Bills” • New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act to lift restrictions on plug-in solar panels. The law is set to go into effect in March 2027. It will allow New Jersey residents to use plug-in panels with a power output of up to 1,200 watts. [BGR]

¶ “Westinghouse Investing $1 Billion To Expand Nuclear Fuel Facility” • South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s office announced that Westinghouse Electric Company will invest about $1 billion to expand its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Richland County and build a new facility to produce next-generation nuclear fuel. [WJBF]

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¶ “Could Your Neighborhood Impact Your Dementia Risk? A Study Says Yes” • Having more green space close to home was linked to a 20% lower risk of developing dementia in a study by Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the study followed nearly 3,000 participants for 16 years. [Euronews]

¶ “Oil Prices Top $110 As Traders Weigh Middle East Supply Risks” • Oil prices continued to trade around a five-month high, as traders weighed the risk of further Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. There are relatively strong flows of crude oil from the Persian Gulf, but the benchmark Brent crude are trading at around $110 per barrel. [Euronews]

¶ “How Turkey And Uzbekistan Are Preparing Their Cities For A Changing Climate” • Cities are home to over half the world’s people, concentrating them and infrastructure in places exposed to heat, flooding, drought, and other climate-related pressures. Turkey is making its cities more resilient. Uzbekistan is designing a new one altogether. [Euronews]

¶ “Rapid Transition To Electric Company Cars Could Generate 344,000 EU Jobs By 2030” • EU-wide electrification targets for large fleets with national fiscal benefits limited to company EVs made in the EU would bring 344,000 jobs and €18 billion in new investment to Europe’s economy and automotive industry by 2030, a T&E study shows. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “New BYD Seagull Is A Big Deal” • BYD introduced the new Seagull in China. BYD’s smallest car is not as small any more. The EV adds technology and capability, while retaining much of what made it popular. The value is even stronger now, but the potential impact is bigger than the car itself. Its prices start at 65,900 yuan ($9,966). [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The Economics Of Climate Free-Riding Have Changed” • For much of the climate-policy era, national self-interest and climate action could point in different directions. The choices for 2026 are different enough that the old calculation deserves another look. Whether it’s solar and wind with batteries, EVs, or heat pumps, times have changed. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Industry Urges Clean Energy Push After Jackdaw Approval” • The renewables sector called on the UK Government to renew its clean energy drive after it decided to green-light gas production at the Jackdaw field in the North Sea. Scottish Renewables said the decision must be matched by fresh efforts for renewable energy deployment. [reNews]

¶ “Qair Starts Construction Of 46-MW UK Solar Farm” • Qair has started construction of the 46-MW Brecks Solar Farm in Nottinghamshire, marking its first renewable energy project in the UK to enter the construction phase. The company said the project is expected to generate about 46.08 GWh of renewable electricity annually. [reNews]

¶ “Ørsted Completes Construction Of UK Battery Project” • Ørsted has completed construction of its first large-scale UK battery system, the 600-MWh Iceni project near Norwich in Norfolk. The company said 170 Tesla Megapacks have been installed along with the onshore converter station to support its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. [reNews]

¶ “The Middle East’s Next Energy Boom Has Nothing To Do With Oil” • The potential of renewable power in the Middle East and North Africa is seen in the report Energy Transition Outlook 2026: Rise of Renewables in the Gulf Region, from risk management firm DNV. The report foresees 860 GW of solar PV installed from now to 2040. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Fueling Developing World’s Energy Transition, China Takes Green Energy Global” • As developing countries seek pathways to energy transition, China’s renewable energy supply chains, engineering capabilities, and operational expertise are opening up new possibilities for renewable energy development from solar farms to off-grid systems. [People’s Daily Online]

¶ “Mexico Poised To Approve $12.5 Billion In Renewable Energy Projects” • Mexico’s state power utility is set to greenlight up to sixty alternative energy projects that should add 8.2 GW in new generation capacity to the country’s total, according to a source that spoke to Bloomberg. The total investment in these projects could reach $12.5 billion. [Yahoo Finance]

US:

¶ “Arctic Infrastructure Was Built On Frozen Ground That’s Starting To Thaw, But Drones Can Help Spot the Permafrost Changes Coming” • When permafrost melts, roads can sink, buildings can tilt, pipelines can crack and leak, and shorelines can retreat, endangering homes. Drones can find specifically where to the problem is developing. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “How Recycled Minerals From GM EV Batteries Are Helping Power New Ones” • Here’s something that might surprise you: powering an EV is only the opening chapter in a battery’s story. An EV battery can continue delivering value long after its life in a vehicle, and then its materials can be recovered, refined, and used to make new EV batteries. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Amazon Funds 960-MW SMR Plant Study For Indiana Data Centers” • X-energy and American Electric Power will study a 960-MW advanced nuclear plant at a retired coal station in Sullivan County, Indiana. Amazon is funding the development work and is positioned to buy the plant’s output, according to Utility Dive. [ET Datacenters]

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¶ “Planting ‘Rain Gardens’ Can Help Protect Homes From Flooding” • A rain garden is a depressed bed growing native plants selected for high water tolerance. It filters pollutants, so excess water, along with road sediment, debris, pathogens of pet waste, fertilizers, and chemicals it carries, is kept out of storm drains, watersheds and wetlands. [Euronews]

¶ “How A $5 Billion ‘Gas Ring’ Could Strengthen Central Asia’s Energy Security” • A proposed $5 billion gas network could help five Central Asian countries share supplies and meet winter demand. The ‘Gas Ring’ would link new and existing pipelines, but funding and agreements between governments still remain to be finalized. [Euronews]

¶ “Volkswagen ID. Cross Can Now Be Ordered With A 37 kWh Battery” • Volkswagen is starting pre-sales for the ID. Cross with a 37 kWh battery. This version is primarily aimed at customers who mainly drive in urban traffic and on typical commuting routes and at the same time value an attractive entry-level price. Prices start at €27,995 in Germany. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Vattenfall Is Marketing Offshore Wind Balancing Power” • Vattenfall is marketing balancing power from an offshore wind farm in Germany for the first time, offering 200 MW of capacity from the 416-MW Veja Mate project in the North Sea. Vattenfall said the 200 MW is the highest balancing power capacity offered from offshore wind to date. [reNews]

¶ “Seaway7 Lands EPCI Job On 1.4-GW Berwick B” • SSE selected Seaway7 as preferred supplier for the foundation and array cable scopes on the 1.4-GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind project. The Aberdeen-based Seaway7 will deliver engineering, procurement, construction, and installation scope for turbine foundations and subsea inter-array cables. [reNews]

¶ “New Zealand Opens Offshore Renewables Permit Round” • New Zealand has opened its first offshore renewable energy feasibility permit application round, covering two designated areas. The notice sets out the terms, requirements, limitations, and mandatory conditions for the round. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm NZST on 19 April 2027. [reNews]

¶ “Acciona Energía Launches Croatian Wind Farms” • Acciona Energía started commercial operations at its 27-MW Opor and 45-MW Boraja II wind farms in Croatia, bringing its installed wind power capacity in the country to 102 MW. The company said both projects have completed commissioning and are supplying electricity to the Croatian grid. [reNews]

¶ “The New Certification Scheme Helping Solar Farms Become Havens For Wildlife” • Hares darting between hedgerows. Grass and wildflowers grow amid rows of solar panels. Birds wheel overhead. The sites generating our power are doing something else besides: They’re giving nature room to recover. And there’s a new certification scheme for that. [Positive News]

US:

¶ “DOJ Official Clashes With Judge In DC Golf Course Case After Trump Attacks Her” • Lawyers for the Trump administration faced off in a contentious hearing with a federal judge pushing for answers over whether the government deliberately misled her about why it removed hundreds of trees from a Washington, DC, public golf course. [ABC News]

¶ “Donald Trump, Aligning With Vladimir Putin Again, Leaves Ukraine – and US Relations with Europe – Under Pressure” • A deal struck by Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin on October 9 to allow Russia to sell millions of tonnes of diesel oil is a major departure from US policy and runs counter to Ukrainian and European interests. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hybrid Sales Rise While Battery Electric Sales Remain Lower After Tax Credit Expiration” • In the third quarter of 2026, 23% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US were hybrid electric, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid EVs, down slightly from 24% the same quarter of 2025. EVs remain just a small portion of cars on US roads, however. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Indiana Eyes 6-GW Nuclear Expansion With AtkinsRéalis” • The Canadian engineering and nuclear technology company AtkinsRéalis announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of Indiana and Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative to evaluate the development of up to eight CANDU nuclear reactors. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Massive Aroostook Wind Project May Rank Among East Coast’s Largest” • A California company will develop and build a wind farm on thousands of acres of commercial timberland in Southern Aroostook’s unorganized territory. County Line wind farm, owned by Clearway Energy Group LLC, will have 800 MW of generating capacity. [Bangor Daily News]

¶ “India’s Largest Utility Signs PPA With Virginia-Based Solar Group, Will Use Advanced CSP Technology” • NTPC Limited, India’s largest electric utility, has signed a power purchase agreement with Virginia-based 247 Solar and will deploy that company’s Concentrated Solar Power technology as part of its energy strategy. [POWER Magazine]

¶ “Ohio Village Floats 9,222 Solar Panels On Drinking-Water Reservoir” • Small towns in the Midwest are finding it difficult to expand renewable energy. Any loss of agricultural land creates great economic difficulties for such communities. But the Village of Monroeville in northern Ohio used a drinking water reservoir for a solar panel system. [EcoPortal.net]

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¶ “Ukrainian Forces Strike St Petersburg And Leningrad Region” • An oil terminal and a data center were reportedly among the targets of a drone attack on St Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region overnight into Sunday. Zelenskyy said Russian forces had targeted Ukraine’s energy sector in strikes on four regions on Saturday night. [Euronews]

¶ “XPENG G9L Sets A Usable Premium SUV Benchmark In Europe” • At the launch of the XPENG G9L at the Paris Motor Show, the company brought their latest tech in a flagship-level vehicle to Europe. This is a vehicle built in Europe, adapted to European buyers, and it raises the bar for what customers can expect in its class. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Paris Auto Show: European OEMs Strike Back” • The bright stands of Chinese automakers signal an era in Europe’s car market when Chinese challengers are stealing the incumbents’ cake. After many years of warnings, European car makers have finally realized that China’s automotive rise is finally upon them. And they are responding. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Electrification Changes What Energy Security Means” • For most of the fossil-fuel era, energy security meant securing a continuous flow of things that disappeared when they were used. Electrification changes that relationship because a country can import energy assets and use them indefinitely to supply its own electric power to meet its needs. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Foresight Invests In 1.8-GW Earba Hydro Project” • Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners II made a significant investment in Gilkes Energy’s 1.8-GW Earba pumped storage hydro project in the Scottish Highlands. Foresight Group said the investment provides capital and long-term support to move the 40-GWh project towards construction and delivery. [reNews]

¶ “Why Power Quality Will Define The Next Phase Of India’s Renewable Energy Growth” • For India, the next concern is not simply generating more electricity. India needs the right power, at the right time and in the right place. As renewable generation increases, the focus will largely shift to how effectively it can be integrated, managed, and delivered. [pv magazine India]

¶ “Ignitis And Emsys VPP Expand Baltic Partnership” • Ignitis, a Lithuanian electricity supplier, and Germany’s emsys VPP are expanding their virtual power plant partnership to integrate battery storage systems into the Baltic balancing market. They said the expansion will add balancing energy functionality to the VPP implemented for Ignitis. [reNews]

¶ “Tender Success Creates Pathway To Progress Up To 13 GW Of Renewables” • Four proposed solar, wind, and battery projects that would add a combined 12.66 GW of capacity have been successful in the South Australian government’s competitive tender process for land released under the state’s renewable energy framework. [pv magazine Australia]

US:

¶ “Halloween Candy May Be More Expensive This Year” • Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that candy prices rose in September and are now up nearly 8% over the past year. A big reason behind the candy price hikes is the impact of extreme weather in regions producing cocoa beans, which have affected supply chains. [ABC News]

¶ “Volkswagen Thinks The US Could Be Its Economic Savior. Is It Chasing A Pipe Dream?” • Last week at the Paris Automotive Summit, Oliver Blume, the CEO of Volkswagen Group, told the press he now believes the US market could be key  to reviving the company’s fortunes. That is despite the crushing tariffs of the current administration. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “A Data Center Deal Lurks Behind Trump’s Russian Diesel Debacle” • President Trump tried to bring down the cost of diesel in the US by making a deal with Russian President Putin for a fresh supply of the fuel. However, he failed to move the needle on prices, and news of the deal has sparked a furious backlash from both sides the aisle. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Tesla Implements New Accident-Avoidance Automation, But Millions of Tesla Customers Don’t Have Access To It” • You have to pay $99/month for Full Self-Driving V14, but you can only do that with Teslas with Hardware 4, which have been built since mid 2023. So 85% of Tesla owners don’t have access to Automatic Collision Evasion. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The Nuclear Power Shortcut That Could Add Gigawatts To The US Grid” • Constellation Energy announced plans to invest over $4.3 billion to refurbish eleven reactors at six plants in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, so they can produce 890 MW more power. Other companies are also planning to increase nuclear capacity. [Yahoo Finance]

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¶ “ICE Vehicle Sales Crash 49%(!) While EV Share Jumps To 67%(!) In China EV Sales Report For September” • High gas prices and a never-ending wave of new Battery EVs allowed September to hit 67% EV market share, a new record! The record achievement is also thanks to a significant crash in sales of internal combustion engine vehicles. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “‘Every Sunny Surface’ Is Being Put To Work. Europeans Transforming Their Homes With Solar Driveways” • Europeans are transforming their driveways and patios into mini solar farms, bringing the continent closer to a “cheaper, more secure” energy system. Solar is stepping in to help cushion fossil fuel price shock, saving billions of euros. [Euronews]

¶ “The Cybercab Has Landed In Australia, And Transport Unions Gear Up To Fight” • The Cybercab is doing a lap of Australia’s big cities. The Transport Workers Union has joined forces with Uber to fight autonomous vehicles. A Tesla showroom in Brisbane wasn’t crowded, but the manager said there had been a constant steam of curious rubberneckers all week. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “IRENA Outlook Puts Renewable Electricity At Centre Of Energy Transition” • A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency called World Energy Transitions Outlook 2026 says the global energy transition will mean expanding renewable power, but it also depends on using electricity to meet a greater share of energy needs. [Oman Observer]

¶ “Shifting Conversations At The Africa E-Mobility Week & Forum Showcase Growth In The Sector” • To highlight some of the progress on the African continent since the early editions of the Africa E-Mobility Week & Forum, conversations have shifted from small startups to an era when companies have raised over half a billion dollars. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The G7 Will Allocate 260 Million Euros For The Restoration Of The Chernobyl Shelter” • The G7 countries plan to allocate €260 million for the restoration of the New Safe Confinement at the Chernobyl nuclear plant. The structure was damaged by a Russian drone strike in 2025. The total cost of the restoration is estimated at over €500 million. [UA.NEWS]

¶ “Green Energy Corridor To Transmit 135 GW Of Renewable Power” • India’s Green Energy Corridor Phase III scheme is designed to support the transmission of 135 GW of renewable energy, with central financial support of ₹54,082 crore ($5.695 million) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said. [BW Businessworld]

US:

¶ “Thanksgiving Food Forecast: Prices Going Up, But There Are ‘Bright Spots'” • With Thanksgiving six weeks away, many food are prices higher than this time last year, consulting firm PwC says. The reason is higher inflation, which rose to a four-month high last month as the Iran war drives up prices. There are some foods that cost less this year, however. [ABC News]

¶ “NASA Targets 2030 To Put A 1,000°C Nuclear Reactor On The Moon” • The next big space race is heating up between NASA, China, and Russia. This time, the goal is a Moon base nuclear reactor. NASA wants to send a nuclear reactor to the surface of the Moon by the end of the decade, giving astronauts a reliable source of electricity. [supercarblondie.com]

¶ “Michigan Approves 185-MW Sanilac County Solar Project Amid Growing Thumb Opposition” • Michigan regulators have approved key agreements for a proposed 185-MW Sanilac County solar project, advancing another major renewable energy development as opposition to industrial projects grows across Michigan‘s Thumb. [Thumbwind]

¶ “Oregon’s Wheatridge Project Coordinates 300 MW Of Wind, 50 MW Of Solar And Batteries To Balance Output” • In Oregon, the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility includes 300 MW of wind turbines, 50 MW of solar panels, and 30 MW of battery energy storage on the same site. It is said to be the rirst facility of its kind in North America. [EcoPortal.net]

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¶ “UN Chief Urges Governments To Stop Propping Up Polluting Fossil Fuels” • UN Chief António Guterres told governments, “Subsidizing fossil fuels is subsidizing suicide,” as he took aim at incentives for fossil fuels. He urged countries “to end these handouts once and for all, and to use the savings for people and planet instead.” [Euronews]

¶ “Europe’s Sponge Cities Are Turning Rain From Waste Into A Valuable Resource” • Wild weather swings turn water into a dual threat for Europe’s cities. When storms hit, there’s too much of it. When droughts come, there’s too little. Some experts believe that the ‘sponge city’ model could help cities put a new spin on the old saying ‘save for a rainy day.’ [Euronews]

¶ “Doomsday Glacier Will Keep Melting Even If Oceans Cool” • Under the “most extreme ocean cooling conditions,” research led by British Antarctic Survey found that Thwaites Glacier, called the “Doomsday Glacier,” will keep losing ice for at least 150 years. The total collapse of the ice sheet would contribute an estimated 65 cm (25.6 inches) to global sea level rise. [Euronews]

¶ “Delaying ETS2 Will Not Protect Households From The Next Energy Crisis” • Italy, Poland, and Czechia want to postpone Europe’s new carbon market for fuels for vehicles and heating, Emissions Trading System 2. Their concern about rising costs is legitimate. But delaying ETS2 will not protect families from the next oil and gas price shock. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “50Hertz Installs Gennaker Offshore Substations” • 50Hertz has completed the installation of two offshore substations for the 976-MW Gennaker wind farm in the Baltic Sea, marking a key milestone in the OST-6-1 grid connection project. 50Hertz said the OSS Darß and OSS Zingst platforms had been successfully installed on schedule. [reNews]

¶ “Local Ceasefire Has Taken Effect Near The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant” • The eighth local ceasefire mediated by the IAEA has begun near the ZNPP. It will allow the damaged 330 kV substation to be repaired. That this will strengthen the connection between the nearby ZNPP and its only remaining external power line. [Ukrainian National News]

¶ “Norfund And Impact Fund Denmark Back Philippines Solar” • Norfund and Impact Fund Denmark agreed to acquire together 49% equity interest in Vena Energy’s 500-MW Ixus Bugallon solar project in the Philippines. Vena Energy said the deal is subject to approval of the Philippine Competition Commission and other customary conditions. [reNews]

¶ “Energy Storage Driving Global Green Transition” • China’s booming energy storage sector, propelled by a more than twofold increase in storage battery output in the first half of the year, is helping drive the global green transition and improve the reliability of renewable energy on power grids worldwide, officials, and experts said. [China Daily]

¶ “Spain Plans To Allocate €100,000 For Nutrition, Hygiene, And Renewable Energy For Children And Young People In Cuba” • The Spanish government approved a grant of €100,000 for humanitarian assistance projects aimed at Cuban children and youth, focusing on nutrition, hygiene, and renewable energy, according to a Royal Decree. [CiberCuba]

¶ “Wind Farm In Victoria Would Be Largest In The Southern Hemisphere” • A huge wind farm in Victoria was approved by state authorities, paving the way for it to go on for final checks by the federal environment minister. Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny signed off on the Warracknabeal Energy Park after its environmental impact report was approved. [Yahoo]

¶ “Data Centers Drive Surge in India’s Renewable Power Demand” • Plans for huge data center buildouts in India are set to hike clean energy demand in the country, and local renewable energy providers expect demand to outstrip supply. India is preparing to introduce a policy for data centers to protect consumers from higher energy bills. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “UN Fails To Agree On Climate Science Report” • The UN’s climate science panel failed to agree on when to publish its next major report after a week of talks in Addis Ababa. The IPCC publishes assessment reports every five to seven years, and they are widely regarded as the leading scientific reference on climate change. [The Brussels Times]

US:

¶ “DeLorean Takes A Ride On Tesla’s ‘Flying Car’ Coattails” • As expected, Tesla CEO Elon Musk wowed the automotive press with the unveiling of the long-awaited Roadster EV. It is to be produced in multiple editions including one that can go airborne for a brief period. Naturally, it has to be compared to the new DeLorean eVTOL. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Tesla Roadster Reveal: Madness From The Mind Of Musk” • What we saw at the Tesla Roadster reveal was a totally irrelevant mind game cooked up inside the drug addled cranium of Elon Musk. That’s right, the world’s richest man, who has spent over a billion dollars to prop up a demented dictator and his legion of sycophants. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Small-Scale Solar Generation Has Quadrupled in the Last Decade” • The US DOE estimates that US generation from small solar PV systems (smaller than 1 MW of capacity) has increased from 18,812 GWh to 92,979 GWh over the last decade. The states with most capacity of small-scale solar are California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. [CleanTechnica]

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¶ “El Niño Or Climate Change: Which Had More Influence Over The Powerful Hurricane Polo?” • A new study finds that climate change and El Niño combined to power last month’s explosively intensifying Hurricane Polo, the longest-lasting Category 5 storm on record in the Pacific. However, it says human-caused climate change added more than El Niño. [Euronews]

¶ “Ukraine’s Attacks On Russian Refineries Are In Self-Defence, Kallas Says” • The EU’s High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, spoke to defend Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries, saying they are legitimate for ending Russia’s war of aggression. The quickest way to stop them is to end the war, she said. [Euronews]

¶ “Extreme Weather Is Decimating Europe’s Crops, But Some Farmers Have A Solution” • The hot, dry summer, which would have been “virtually impossible” if it weren’t for climate change, reduced the continent’s forecast grain harvest by an estimated 16.7 million tonnes, costing farmers more than €3 billion, the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit says. [Euronews]

¶ “Farming’s Nitrogen Future Will Be Built From A Number Of Technologies” • Agricultural technology companies have spent years trying to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers with biology. Some are developing microbes that convert nitrogen in the atmosphere into forms plants can use, but numerous other approaches are being researched. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Lightsource bp Cuts Ribbon On 150-MW Kōwhai Park” • The South Island’s largest solar farm opened at Christchurch airport, adding 150-MW of generating capacity to the electric system of New Zealand. The Kōwhai Park project is expected to generate 275 GWh of electricity annually, equivalent to the demand of around 36,000 homes. [reNews]

¶ “China’s Storage Deployment Helping Change Economics Of Renewable Electricity” • In 2025, global annual battery storage additions hit roughly 307 GWh, with China accounting for 56%. The scale of deployment in China has become central to the global storage market and is “helping to change the economics of renewable electricity.” [Xinhua]

¶ “Northland Completes Hai Long Offshore Wind Installation” • Northland Power has completed installation of all 73 turbines at the 1GW Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan, with every turbine now generating electricity. The milestone significantly advances the project towards final completion and reduces its remaining construction risk. [reNews]

¶ “Wind power drives China’s global green energy edge” • In China, the rapidly expanding wind power sector has not only leapfrogged growth domestically, but has also emerged as a key driving force for the global clean energy transition, as the nation pivots toward high-quality development and the transition to reliable systems. [China Daily]

¶ “Ivory Coast Scientists Breed Climate-Tough Cocoa As Rains Fail” • In Ivory Coast, scientists working at the National Center for Agronomic Research are working to develop varieties of cocoa that can withstand the erratic weather that man-made climate change has brought around the world. In particular, they must be less dependent on water. [Kuwait Times]

¶ “Germany Will Contribute €50 Million To Ukraine, Finance Minister Says” • Germany will contribute €50 million ($56 million) for Ukraine to repair its Chernobyl nuclear power plant, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said. Other countries, both in the EU and Britain, are taking an interest in contributing to the safety of the site. [AOL.com]

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¶ “NOAA Forecasts A Wet South And Warmer North As El Niño Impacts Winter Weather In The US” • As a potentially historic El Niño strengthens, NOAA says it will have a major influence on the upcoming winter season in the US. El Niño has its strongest effects on the Northern Hemisphere during winter, and this is to be expected this year. [ABC News]

¶ “PJM, ERCOT, And SWPP All Set Peak Load Records This Summer” • Three regional transmission organizations all set records for peak hourly load this past summer, their reported data shows. Most of the demand peaks occurred during regional heat waves, during the nation’s hottest summer on record, which drove up cooling demand. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Monthly Wind Generation In ISO-NE Is About 68% Higher Than Last Year” • Monthly generation from wind was highest in September of this year at 668.9 GWh, more than double the levels from September 2025 and nearly 10% higher than this year’s previous high. In the first nine months of 2026, it was an average of 68% higher than last year. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “FERC Is Proposing Blanket Authorization Of Certain LNG Projects And Drafts Measures To Weaken Air Quality Reviews Of Methane Gas Projects” • At its monthly meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposed two new measures to speed up approval of methane gas projects without the proper review or oversight. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Just Effectively Killed A Popular Solar Energy Program For Rural America” • New rules just going into effect make solar power development ineligible for funding through the Rural Energy for America Program. It’s the latest of multiple rollbacks by the Trump administration that advocates say are essentially making the REAP program unusable. [Yahoo]

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¶ “Bleached Corals Recover In Record Time After Touching Healthy Clones” • After bleaching events, it can take months or years for surviving corals to recover, but a way was found to help. Scientists at Stanford University have discovered a way to bring corals back from the brink of death by placing them in contact with healthy corals for just a few days. [Euronews]

¶ “EU Summit: Leaders Tackle Energy Prices, Spar Over Budget, And Unite On Ukraine” • The two-day summit of EU leaders has a packed agenda topped by energy prices, the long-term budget, and Russia’s war on Ukraine. Donald Trump’s latest overture to Vladimir Putin is dominating the conversation as the leadership gathers in Brussels. [Euronews]

¶ “IEA Warns Diesel Prices In Europe Could Rise As The Global Crunch Lasts Into 2027” • Europe could face renewed wholesale diesel price rises in the coming weeks, the International Energy Agency warned. Diesel markets will remain tight well into 2027, and wholesale diesel prices in Europe could rise again during the coming weeks, the IEA said. [Euronews]

¶ “Taiwan President Backs Renewables Drive” • Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged his government’s support to the renewable sector as he opened the 2026 edition of the Net-Zero Taiwan and Energy Taiwan expo in Taipei. Lai said that Taiwan’s renewable energy capacity has climbed from 4.7 GW in 2016 to roughly 25 GW today. [reNews]

¶ “The PHEV Emissions Scandal Continues” • Analysis of official 2024 real-world data reveals that PHEVs (plug-in hybrid EVs) are exhibiting a widening gap between real-world performance and official WLTP testing values. On average, real-world emissions for the 2024 PHEV models were nearly six times as high as the official figures. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Evolution Power Plots 1.3-GW English Solar Giant” • Plans were unveiled by Evolution Power for a 1.3-GW solar and 1-GW battery project near King’s Lynn in west Norfolk, England. The proposed Longmarsh Green Energy development would include two sites, with one northeast of Tilney St Lawrence and other near Fincham and Barton Bendish. [reNews]

¶ “DEME Bags Zeevonk Turbine Installation Deal” • DEME has secured a contract to transport and install 69 wind turbines at the 1-GW Zeevonk offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. DEME said its jack-up offshore transport and installation vessel Norse Energi will carry out the turbine installation work for the first phase of the project. [reNews]

¶ “Mexico Reports 6.86 GW Of PV Projects In Its Development Pipeline” • Mexico’s Energy Ministry identified 42 solar projects totaling 6.86 GW and 13 wind projects totaling 4.03 GW in its renewable energy development pipeline. Another 4.45 GW of solar capacity is awaiting allocation, and the government aims to complete the process by year’s end. [pv magazine Global]

¶ “Acciona, GenusPlus, AND UGL Contracted To Unlock 2.3 GW Of Renewable Energy In Western Australia” • Unlocking 2.3 GW of renewable energy, Spanish developer Acciona, engineering and construction company GenusPlus, and UGL Engineering have been awarded a major contract to build the CEL-East transmission projec. [pv magazine Australia]

¶ “British Columbians Overwhelmingly Want Government To Build New Renewable Projects” • Asked what kinds of new power projects British Columbians want built in their province to meet growing electricity demand, their answer is clear: Renewables should be prioritized over natural gas or nuclear power, polling from Abacus Data shows. [Clean Energy Canada]

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¶ “Gas Prices Set Record For Highest Number Of Days Above $4 A Gallon In A Calendar Year” • The national average gas price has topped $4 a gallon for a total of 158 days in 2026, setting a record for the largest number of days ever recorded above $4 in a calendar year. The Iran war is causing high gasoline prices as fighting goes on in the Strait of Hormuz. [ABC News]

¶ “Green GSM Taxi Service Now Available in Los Angeles” • Public transportation company Green SM has entered North America with the official launch of an all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles. It will operate entirely on VinFast battery EVs . With the move, the US became the Vietnamese transport provider’s ninth market. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Insurance Industry Is Throwing Its Customers Under The Bus” • Someone once said the business model for insurance companies is to sell coverage and deny liability. Now there is a new wrinkle: Selling coverage that excludes climate risks. Like other businesses, insurance companies are content to take our money while reducing protection. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “We Want Energy Storage, Not Data Centers” • In an interview, CEO Mary Powell noted that Sunrun has made a sharp pivot. While holding on to its rooftop solar business, Sunrun now also presents itself as a storage company. That makes sense in today’s environment, when households are scrambling to save money on utility bills. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The World’s First Nuclear-Powered Civilian Ship Is In Danger Of Being Scrapped” • In 1959, the first civilian merchant vessel powered by nuclear energy, the NS Savannah, was launched. It began full-scale operation in 1962. It continued sailing until 1971 after never making a profit. Now, with nuclear waste and reactor removed, no one seems to what her. [SlashGear]

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¶ “France’s Emissions Are Falling As Fuel Prices Soar. Why Is It Still Missing Climate Targets?” • High fuel prices caused by the war in Iran has prompted French people to buy less diesel oil and cut down on home gas use. That helped bring the country’s emissions down 4.1% in the first half of 2026. But its emissions must be cut 5% to reach its climate goals. [Euronews]

¶ “At Least 600,000 Are Without Power In Ukraine As Russia Launches Missile And Drone Attack, Zelenskyy Says” • At least 600,000 people in Ukraine have no power, after Russia launched an aerial attack on energy infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. This is despite the ceasefire that US President Trump announced. [ABC News]

¶ “BMW Sales Suffer In Third Quarter, With BEVs The Only Real Bright Spot” • Like many legacy automakers, BMW Group is having a down year, including the third quarter. In fact, despite years of foot dragging and lobbying against regulations pushing for a faster transition to EVs, full electrics (BEVs) were BMW’s only bright last quarter. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hitachi Energy Supports China Three Gorges Corporation In Advancing A Virtual Power Plant” • As the share of renewable energy grows, power systems face a need for flexible resources. Industry accounts for roughly 64% of China’s electricity demand, making commercial and industrial loads a significant source of untapped flexibility. [Hitachi Energy]

¶ “Vattenfall Secures 100-MW Dutch Battery Deal” • Vattenfall has signed a tolling agreement with Royal Vopak for 100-MW, 400-MWh of battery capacity at a project it is developing in the Netherlands. The battery system, developed and operated by Vopak, will have a total capacity of 150 MW, which it can deliver for four hours, Vattenfall said. [reNews]

¶ “China Advances Clean Energy Transition” • China has firmly solidified its position as the world’s largest manufacturer of clean energy equipment, supplying approximately 70% of the global market for windpower generating equipment and 80% for solar PV modules, according to the newly released Report on China Energy Development 2026. [China Daily]

¶ “Renewables Set For Powerhouse Status By 2035” • Renewable energy will become the dominant source of global electricity by 2035, driven by solar and wind power alongside expanding grids and energy storage, according to Statkraft’s Green Transition Scenarios 2026 report. It said electricity will become increasingly important for economic growth. [reNews]

¶ “How Do We Power The Data Center Boom While Quitting Coal? There Are Three Options” • Australia’s proposed $150 billion data center boom comes with a substantial energy bill. There are widely different expectations about how big it will be. Fortunately, the change will not happen all at once, and there are different options on how to prepare. [Renew Economy]

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¶ “Iowa Faces A Reckoning Over Water Quality And Cancer Rates In Midterm Campaigns” • Iowa is facing a budget deficit, high costs, and economic strain from trade disputes that are squeezing farmers. Problems that have gone on for decades – water quality and cancer rates – were forced to the forefront of Iowa’s politics this year. [ABC News]

¶ “More Expensive Gas And Semiconductors Likely Pushed Up Inflation Last Month” • Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability. Consumer prices are forecast to have gone up 3.6% in September. [ABC News]

¶ “‘Furious’ Judge Extends Order Barring Trump Administration From Removing Trees At DC Public Golf Course” • DC District Judge Ana Reyes erupted at Trump administration attorneys after they told her that 430 trees had been felled at the public course in Washington DC that President Trump wants altered to host professional tournaments. [ABC News]

¶ “Sober Drivers Still Face Nearly Four Times The Nighttime Risk: Why Road Safety Demands a Safe System Approach” • We can do better than successfully removing every single drunk driver from the road. Beyond introducing a driver that is always sober, Waymo offers a unique opportunity to address the wider risks of our roadway ecosystem. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Revives Effort To Halt Revolution Wind” • The US government is trying to overturn consent for Ørsted’s 704-MW Revolution Wind project, which is under construction. It is the Trump regime’s latest attack on offshore wind. The US DOJ filed a motion claiming permission for the site off Rhode Island was incorrectly granted. [reNews]

¶ “Sales Of Used EVs Surge In The US” • Now that all the EV incentives are gone and the depreciation bite is swallowed, we notice a curious phenomenon: Prices for used EVs are rising. People can see they are the ideal solution to sky high fuel costs. Cars that were once too expensive to consider are now a relative bargain as used cars. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Princeton Researchers Find A Lower-Energy Route To Fusion Ignition” • Traditionally, fusion processes start by compressing plasma, and then heating it superhot. But modeling by the US DOE’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory shows that reversing this order of operations could greatly reduce the energy inputs needed to achieve ignition. [OilPrice.com]

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¶ “Agios Efstratios: First Greek Island To Get All Its Electricity From Renewables” • In ten months, the small island of Agios Efstratios has gone from relying entirely on fossil fuels to producing more than 90% of its electricity from renewable sources. Thanks to an EU-funded project, this volcanic island is now self-sufficient with green energy. [Euronews]

¶ “German Firms Outline New Infrastructure And Green Energy Plans In Baku” • German energy and infrastructure heavyweights are exploring prospects for gas supplies and renewable energy in Azerbaijan. The plans were revealed at the German-Azerbaijani Connectivity Conference 2026 just as the EU is trying to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels. [Euronews]

¶ “World Leaders Urged To Correct Course To Protect Nature Ahead Of COP17 Summit” • The COP17 summit in Armenia will be a reckoning for the nearly 200 nations that joined the Paris Agreement for Nature in 2022. The agreement set 23 targets for halting and reversing nature loss by 2030, but the world is not on track to meet them, a UN convention says. [Euronews]

¶ “Chinese Carmakers Increasingly Rely On Overseas Markets As September Exports Surge” • In September, China’s passenger car exports grew to 919,000, up 64% from the same month in 2025, an industry association reported. Chinese car manufacturers are increasingly focused on exports to drive sales growth at a time when they are domestically sluggish. [ABC News]

¶ “Reinforcing The SMAP To Guarantee Long-term Shipping Decarbonisation” • The Sustainable Maritime Alternative Propulsion mechanism represents an opportunity to help the maritime sector to transition towards clean fuels and propulsion technologies. But is unlikely to be sufficient in itself to ensure a genuine move towards e-fuels. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “40% of Volkswagen Group’s European Orders Were 100% Electrics Last Month” • Volkswagen Group gets a lot of criticism for failing to do a better job of electrifying and lead the EV revolution. However, it’s doing better than most (or all?) other legacy automakers, especially in its home market of Europe. Its EVs are leading what success it has. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “To Save Nature, Countries Should Eliminate Subsidies That Harm Forests” • One estimate puts the cost of saving nature at around $900 billion per year. But governments spend hundreds of billions each year harming nature. If we want to get serious about reversing crises, we must put the money spent on harmful subsidies into saving nature instead. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Irish Wind Farms Set September Generation Record” • Irish wind farms generated 1,256 GWh of electricity in September 2026, supplying 37% of the country’s electricity. Wind Energy Ireland said the figure surpassed by 11% the previous September record of 1,128 GWh set last year. Wind and solar together met over 42% of Ireland’s electricity in September. [reNews]

¶ “India’s Renewable Power Generation Crosses 100 Billion Units In A Quarter For First Time As Coal Stocks Fall” • Renewable electricity generation, excluding large hydropower, crossed 100 billion units (GWh) for the first time, even as coal stocks at power plants fell to 21 million tonnes by September 30, just 36% of the normative requirement. [Down To Earth]

¶ “Europe’s Energy Transition Could Save 34,000 Lives And Deliver 826 Billion Euros Per Year By 2030” • Energy-saving measures could deliver over €826 billion annually by 2030, rising to nearly €2 trillion per year by 2050, according to research from the Plan4Climate coalition and Climate Action Network Europe. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “Old Belgian Chalk Quarry Now Holds 55,000 Floating Solar Panels Powering A Cement Plant” • Near Obourg, Belgium, years of chalk extraction left behind a lake at the site of what once was a quarry. The digging has stopped, and the equipment has been removed. The water has remained. Today, the same lake contains 55,000 floating solar panels. [EcoPortal.net]

¶ “Cuba Forges Ahead With Renewable Energy Plans” • The Cuban government is pushing ahead with its plans to transition to renewable energy, as the US blockade strangles the island’s economy. Cuban Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy said the blockade forced Cuba to explore its alternatives to foreign fuel imports. [Al Jazeera]

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¶ “American Bureau of Shipping And US Department Of Energy Sign MOU” • ABS and the US DOE Office of Nuclear Energy entered into a memorandum of understanding to advance the use of commercial nuclear technology at sea. The announced priorities include considering floating nuclear energy and nuclear transportation. [Baird Maritime]

¶ “Trump’s Dirty Energy Double Whammy: Pay More For Fuel And Power, And Use More Of It” • While running for president, Donald Trump vowed to reduce “energy and electricity prices by half, at least … within 12 months, at a maximum 18 months.” The time has passed, and our families and businesses pay more and more for fuel and power. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Promotes Coal And Oil” • Trump’s irrational claims that wind and solar energy are “unreliable, foreign-controlled energy sources” are false. However, his reason to eliminate Biden administration funding for renewable energy policies is clear. He wants to protect coal and oil corporate profits because he benefits from their donations. [The Virginian-Pilot]

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¶ “Antarctic Penguins Emit Up to 7 million Tonnes Of Methane Per Year” • A study by CSIC and the University of Granada finds that chinstrap penguin colonies are a previously unmeasured natural source of methane, emitting up to 7 million tonnes per year. Large colonies of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica are a major natural source of methane. [Euronews]

¶ “Energy Ceasefire: Confusion In Kyiv, Support From Allies, Silence From Moscow And Fresh Strikes” • US President Donald Trump caused confusion by announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia, drawing astonishment in Kyiv, silence from Moscow and support from Ukraine’s Western allies. Power plants are still being attacked. [Euronews]

¶ “Tens Of Thousands At Brussels Demonstration Urge EU To Act On The Climate” • Ahead of a major UN summit, thousands of protesters marched in Brussels demanding greater action to combat climate change. Record-breaking heatwaves in Europe this summer have heightened concerns about the impacts of human-induced climate change. [Euronews]

¶ “Successful Market Launch of the Electric Urban Car Family” • The Electric Urban Car Family is celebrating a milestone at this year’s Paris Motor Show: For the first time, all four of the family models will be presented together. The Volkswagen ID. Polo, the CUPRA Raval, the Škoda Epiq and the Volkswagen ID. Cross are already in high demand. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Bus Buyers Have Overwhelmingly Chosen Battery-Electric” • In a careful examination of 388 records across 81 countries, there were orders from 55 purchasing bodies for a total of 13,165 battery-electric, while orders for hydrogen buses come from just two and total 65 buses. Battery-electric buses took 99.5% of the market for zero-carbon buses. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “India Adds Nearly 40 GW Of Solar And Wind Capacity In Nine Months” • India added 35.2 GW of solar capacity and 4.69 GW of wind capacity in the first nine months of 2026, according to JMK Research. The firm said solar installations rose 19.5% year on year, whilst wind additions fell by 5.5%. Gujarat led state-level solar and wind capacity additions. [Asian Power]

¶ “Scottish Ports Seek Grid Boost For Offshore Wind” • Ports in Scotland need better grid connections and coordinated energy planning to unlock investments in offshore wind manufacturing and cleaner shipping, according to a report by specialist grid connections consultancy Roadnight Taylor. The report was commissioned by Scottish Renewables. [reNews]

¶ “India Targets 100-GW Wind Capacity As Installations Hit Record Levels” • India is targeting 100 GW of installed wind power capacity by 2030, building on record installations and a growing project pipeline. The country had 59.20 GW of installed capacity as of 30 September, while annual installations reached a record 6.05 GW in FY2026. [Asian Power]

¶ “Nordex Third-Quarter Orders Surge 29.5%” • Nordex Group recorded 2.81 GW of orders in its Projects segment in the third quarter of 2026, up 29.5% from 2.17 GW in the same period last year. The company said order intake for the first nine months of 2026 reached 7.73 GW, an increase of 16.1% compared with 6.66 GW in the prior-year period. [reNews]

¶ “New Funding Backs Innovative Satellite Projects To Develop The UK’s Climate Services Sector” • The UK Space Agency is backing seven new projects that will use satellite data to help organisations understand, manage, and respond to climate risks. The position supports the continued growth of the UK’s climate services sector. [GOV.UK blogs]

¶ “Global Experts Say Nuclear Has Role In Some Countries, But Makes No Sense In Australia” • As Australia’s ultra conservative political parties embark on a headlong race towards nuclear and away from renewables, a major report by global experts says nuclear power has a role in some countries, but makes no sense in Australia. [Renew Economy]

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¶ “Some California Beaches Forced To Close After ‘Unusually High’ Ocean Water Levels From Tropical Storm Rachel” • A combination of large ocean swells stirred up by Hurricane Rachel and prolonged swells due in part to a Kelvin wave enhanced by El Niño has produced major flooding along Southern California’s coast. [ABC News]

¶ “Trump Must Absolutely Love Solar Panels, Because They Help Farmers” • President Trump is pulling out all the stops as he tries to save farmers from the high cost of fuel. But he’s shooting at the wrong target. Instead of wheedling a measly few shiploads of diesel from Russia he should be working to help farmers take advantage agrivoltaics. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “You Can Now Get The Kia EV3 At US Dealerships – A Dream EV!” • Two months ago, Steve Hanley shared that the EV3 would be built in Mexico for the North American market. Now, the Kia EV3 is in US dealerships! We don’t know if the model will do well in the US, because Americans don’t typically buy small cars, but for this author, it is a dream come true. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “TotalEnergies And KKR Expand US Renewables JV” • KKR and TotalEnergies signed an agreement to add a 700-MW renewables portfolio to their 50/50 US joint venture, which currently holds 1.4 GW of capacity. The companies said the transaction covers three solar assets in Texas and Ohio, with an enterprise value of $1.2 billion. [reNews]

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¶ “Wildfires Threaten Indonesia’s Orangutans As Rescuers Find Injured Animals” • Wildfires in parts of the Indonesian island of Borneo have left endangered orangutans struggling to survive, prompting rescuers to evacuate animals found injured, stranded and surrounded by thick haze. Fires are worse as El Niño makes a prolonged dry season worse. [ABC News]

¶ “Farming And Solar PVs Compete For Land. Can Agrivoltaics Solve The Problem?” • Known for its agriculture and abundant sunshine, Murcia, in southeastern Spain, is exploring whether farming and solar energy can coexist peacefully. A 2023 study estimated that Europe could get 25 times its current electricity demand with agrivoltaics. [Euronews]

¶ “EU Reaches Agreement With China To Reduce The Import Of Plug-In Hybrids By Half” • After the EU put tariffs on Chinese full battery EVs, Chinese companies sent plug-in hybrids instead. And the flow of Chinese PHEVs became a flood reminiscent of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Now, China and the EU have reached an agreement on plug-in hybrids. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “BWX Technologies Lands Indigenous Led Canada Nuclear Pilot With Global Ambitions” • BWX Technologies has been chosen to supply its BANR microreactor for an Indigenous-led pilot nuclear power project in Canada. The BANR transportable microreactor is a concept that could be replicated for remote and international markets. [Yahoo Finance]

¶ “Amazon Signs Power Purchase Agreement With Statkraft For Mossy Hill Windfarm Near Lerwick” • The world’s biggest online retailer agreed to buy energy from a windfarm on the Shetland Islands as part of a multi-billion-pound renewables investment. Amazon said it has signed a PPA signed with Statkraft for the Mossy Hill windfarm. [Shetland Times]

¶ “New Regional Cooperation Launched to Accelerate Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean” • Renewables account for around two-thirds of electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean. But the region is endowed with a much larger potential for renewable energy, providing a strong foundation for accelerating energy transitions. [IRENA]

¶ “Pemex Needs $110 Billion To Hit Mexico’s Output Targets” • The International Institute for Sustainable Development says hitting Mexico’s oil and gas targets would take about $160 billion in capital spending, nearly $110 billion of it from Pemex, and the targets may still be missed. Mexico’s energy insecurity should be answered with renewables. [OilPrice.com]

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¶ “Tropical Storm Rachel To Fuel Dangerous Flash Flood Threat In The Southwest” • Tropical Storm Warnings are up from San Jose de Las Palomas in Baja California up to the US-Mexico border. Tropical Storm Watches were issued for parts of the southern California coast from the US-Mexico border up to the San Diego-Orange County Line. [ABC News]

¶ “Pssst! Wanna See A Driverless Electric Truck?” • On October 6, the Swedish technology startup Einride Engineering announced that two of its cabless, autonomous Level 4 electric trucks are on the road in Marysville, Ohio, tasked with daily freight hauls between warehouses. They operate under the umbrella of the US startup EASE Logistics. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump’s Latest Diesel Fuel “Deal” Already Reeks Of Failure (And Corruption, Of Course)” • In his zeal to push the cost of diesel down ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections, President Donald Trump has turned to his good friend, Vladimir Putin. As for any benefit to the farmers, truckers, and others who depend on diesel fuel, the joke’s on them. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “How Climate Change Worsened Hurricane Isaias” • Climate Central says climate-warmed Gulf waters made Isaias’s winds 7 mph stronger than they otherwise would have been. This would result in over a doubling of the hurricane’s damages, because the damage done by a hurricane rises exponentially with the speed of the winds. [Yale Climate Connections]

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¶ “Huge Victory For Spain As Cities Are Crowned Greenest In The EU” • Each year, the European Commission names two cities as the EU’s greenest. The European Green Capital, for the greenest city with over 100,000 residents, went to Zaragoza, Spain, The Green Leaf Award, for cities of 20,000 to 100,000 was split between two Spanish cities. [Euronews]

¶ “Hungary’s 2026 Drought Is The Country’s Most Severe In 126 Years” • Hungary has experienced its most severe drought in 126 years in 2026, according to data from HungaroMet, the national weather service. The Central European nation recorded its driest and second hottest summer since 1901 this year, as well as record low water levels on the Danube. [Euronews]

¶ “Helsinki Votes In Favour Of Banning Fossil Fuel Adverts” • Helsinki has become the latest European city to vote in favour of banning advertising for fossil fuels and other carbon-intensive products and services. Existing advertising contracts in the city run until 2035, meaning it may take almost a decade for the ban to come into effect. [Euronews]

¶ “Geely EVs Coming To Canada!” • Under pressure from the US, Canada decided to open up its trade with China a bit. One key way it is doing so is by welcoming Chinese made EVs, rather than trying to block them. Now, one of the biggest Chinese can makers overall, Geely Auto, is preparing to bring EVs from its main brand to the country. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “A Volkswagen Presents The Electric ID. Tiguan” • Volkswagen presents the new ID. Tiguan, one of the brand’s most important electric models for the years ahead. The new all-round SUV in the high-volume mid-size class succeeds the ID.4 and ID.5 models. The ID. Tiguan’s hallmark feature is its completely redesigned exterior. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “RES Wins Permit For 450-MW Steeple Solar Farm” • RES has secured planning permission for the 450-MW Steeple solar farm in Nottinghamshire. Energy department DESNZ approved a Development Consent Order for the project on 9 October. The scheme near Sturton-le-Steeple will include a 150-MW battery storage system. [reNews]

¶ “Greenvolt Secures Financing For 253-MW Wind Farm” • Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Power, has secured €284 million in project financing for its 253.1-MW Gurbănești wind farm, under construction in Romania. The company said the financing was structured with a syndicate of eight financial institutions to support the project. [reNews]

¶ “Climate Damages Multiplied Times Four To $38 Trillion” • The annual 10 New Insights in Climate Science 2026/2027 report warns that to avoid irreversible climate tipping points, such as runaway polar ice sheet melting, accelerated marine heatwaves, and severe groundwater depletion, global emissions must be reduced by roughly 55% within a decade. [ESG News.earth]

¶ “Energiekontor Secures Permits For 142-MW Wind Quartet” • Energiekontor secured permits for four wind projects totaling around 142-MW in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, Germany. The Bremen-based developer said the approvals were granted under the German Federal Immission Control Act and cover 21 wind turbines. [reNews]

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¶ “Members Of The Alliance For Electric School Buses Applaud Bipartisan Federal Legislation” • Members of the AESB applaud Representatives Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Buddy Carter (GA-1), and Greg Landsman (OH-01) for introducing a bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives to reauthorize the EPA’a Clean School Bus Program for five more years. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hurricane Isaias updates: Storm makes landfall in Florida Panhandle” • Communities on the US Gulf Coast braced as Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night as a Category 2 storm. The storm, with winds up to 105 mph, made landfall in the Florida Panhandle at 8:30 pm Central Time. Isaias soon weakened to a Category 1. [ABC News]

¶ “Hurricane Isaias’ Landfall: Production Shut-ins” • Hurricane Isaias impacted oil and natural gas output. The Marine Minerals Administration reported that as of Thursday, 130 production platforms and rigs were shut down resulting in shut-ins of about 1.3 million barrels per day of crude oil and 1.1 billion million cubic feet per day of natural gas. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Location Of Possible Small Modular Reactor Revealed In Amherst County, Virginia” • A possible nuclear energy site’s location in Amherst County has now been revealed. Geenex Energy confirmed to ABC13 that the site would be at the crossing of Joshua Falls Road and Galts Mill Road. They call the project Beck Creek Energy. [WSET]

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¶ “El Niño could weaken the polar vortex. Does a scorching summer mean a freezing winter?” • El Niño’s European weather impacts tend to be indirect and less severe than in the tropics. But experts warn that after a peak in El Niño, the stratospheric polar vortex can become weaker. And this can mean severe cold in some places. [Euronews]

¶ “G7’S 100-Million-Barrel Pledge Would Finish An Emergency Oil Release Of Last March” • The G7’s proposed release of up to 100 million barrels of oil to curb soaring energy prices aims to complete the outstanding portion of the 400-million-barrel emergency release coordinated by the IEA in March, an internal document seen by Euronews shows. [Euronews]

¶ “EU Faces Gas Shortfall Of Up To 15% If Severe Winter Hits, Report Warns” • The EU is entering the winter season on thin ice, facing a double-edged geopolitical squeeze that threatens to expose the fragility of its post-Russian energy architecture. Europe could face a gas shortfall of 12% to 15% of demand if a severe cold snap hits this winter. [Euronews]

¶ “XPENG G9L Starts European Trial Production” • The first XPENG G9L rolled off the trial production line in Graz, Austria and headed for the European market. The G9L will be the fourth XPENG model produced at the European plant. The G6, G9 and P7+ are currently assembled at the Magna factory. Magna is a proven manufacturing partner. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “South Korea Plans To Add 100 GW Of Renewable Energy By 2030” • The government of South Korea announced a ten year plan to move forward toward a carbon neutral economy while achieving sustainable economic growth. One objective is to add 100 GW of renewable energy to the nation’s grid by 2030 and upgrade its transmission lines. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Island Green Wins Permit For 500-MW UK Solar Giant” • Island Green Power secured development consent for its Green Hill solar farm. The will system combine up to 500 MW of solar capacity with a 500-MW battery energy storage system. Island Green says the Green Hill Solar Farm will generate electricity sufficient to power 115,000 homes. [reNews]

¶ “Massive 4.5-MW Rooftop Solar Installation To Power New Western Sydney Airport” • A 4.5-MW rooftop solar installation with 8,824 Trinasolar modules is set to power the Western Sydney International Airport, which opens 25 October 2026. It was put up by Smart Commercial Energy on the rooftops and car parking areas. [pv magazine Australia]

¶ “Vena Group’s 72-MW Solar Plant Begins Operations” • Vena Group started commercial operations at its 72-MW Maniwa Solar Project in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The project converted a former golf course into a solar power plant, repurposing previously developed land and reducing the need to develop additional sites. [Asian Power]

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¶ “The US Just Experienced Its Warmest September On Record: NOAA” • Last month was the warmest September on record for the contiguous US, surpassing the previous record set in 1998, according to a report from NOAA. So far, four months this year have ranked as the warmest on record: March, July, August and September. [ABC News]

¶ “Why Are Gas Prices Still High Even As Traffic Improves In The Strait Of Hormuz?” • The apparent disconnect between a recovery in oil supply and stubborn fuel prices has drawn attention from analysts. The dynamics behind gas prices have garnered added urgency as the US hurtles toward midterm elections in less than a month. [ABC News]

¶ “Sierra Club Slams Trump Administration’s Decision To Bypass Environmental Reviews For Arctic Oil Drilling” • The Trump administration announced it will abandon environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act to allow oil and gas companies to run roughshod over pristine Arctic habitats to search for oil. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Waymo Raises $5 Billion To Expand Further” • These two things are not secrets: 1) Waymo has been expanding rapidly this year into new cities and regions. 2) Waymo isn’t even close to making a profit on its self-driving vehicle business. So, can it be a total surprise to find that the California company just raised $5 billion more to keep expanding? [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hawaiʻi’s LNG Bridge Has An Expensive Exit” • There is a question: Why would Hawaii want to turn renewable electricity into molecules overseas, ship those molecules across the Pacific, and turn them back into electricity, if a large share of the same energy service can be supplied directly with local solar, batteries and flexible demand. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Nuclear Startup Applies For Connection To Power Grid” • A startup nuclear power company is the first in the US to apply to connect its next-generation reactors to the power grid. Based in Maryland, Blue Energy plans to build up to five small modular reactors in Texas. They will supply up to 1.5 GW of energy for a 1,600-acre data center complex. [WMAL]

¶ “Hawaiian Electric Seeks PUC Approval For Pulehu Solar” • Hawaiian Electric is seeking approval to purchase power from a renewable energy project, helping advance Hawaii’s clean energy goals while supporting reliable electric service. The project is to add 20 MW of solar generating capacity and 80 MWh of battery storage to Maui’s electric grid. [Hawaii News Now]

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¶ “Finland Orders Pause On Google AI Data Centres Over Environmental Concerns” • In September Google announced a €13 billion investment in Finland over the next two years to power its AI ambitions. It said this its single biggest investment in Europe. But Finland ordered Google to stop development over environmental concerns. [Euronews]

¶ “EU To Put Energy Security At Heart Of COP31 Push For Faster Green Transition” • The EU plans to make energy security central to plans to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels at next month’s UN climate summit. A supply crisis is exposing dependence on foreign suppliers, especially its gas supply, as the US gets more confrontational. [Euronews]

¶ “The Conservation Success Stories That Prove There’s Still Hope For Wildlife” • Research by the WWF and the Zoological Society of London says there has been an average 73% drop in the size of monitored wildlife populations in 52 years. But the report highlights the effectiveness of conservation efforts, saying there is still time to buck the trend. [Euronews]

¶ “South Australia Renewable Project Pipeline Tops $32 Billion” • South Australia’s pipeline of large renewable energy and storage projects under construction or approved is over $32 billion, with nearly $7 billion of projects already operational, the government said. Here we look at two wind farms in particular, one by Neoen and the other by Tilt Renewables. [Asian Power]

¶ “German Offshore Alert With WindSeeG Debate” • Germany’s offshore wind industry faces a potential investment shortfall as the Bundestag begins its first reading of proposed amendments to the Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG). The German Offshore Wind Energy Association said the legislation must improve conditions for new investment. [reNews]

¶ “Renewables Account For 42% Of Electricity On Australia’s Major Grids” • Renewables supplied 42% of the electricity on Australia’s major grids in 2025, while wind and solar generation continued to grow, according to the latest Australian Energy Statistics. Wind generation increased 20.9% in the year and solar generation grew 12.7%. [Asian Power]

¶ “Reducing Offshore Delays Could Deliver €110 Million In Savings” • Cutting offshore wind approval timelines by one year could reduce energy costs by about €1/MWh. This is equivalent to roughly €110 million over the 25-year operational lifespan of a 1-GW project. Longer development times increase offshore wind energy costs by adding financial risks. [reNews]

US:

¶ “Pumpkin Prices Impacted By Extreme Heat, High Diesel Costs: Farmer” • Pumpkins are grown in all fifty states, according to the Agriculture Department, but farmers in regions have been facing a variety of challenges, including extreme heat, drought and fuel costs. Some crops were nearly wiped out by extreme heat over the summer. [ABC News]

¶ “EPA Preparing To Roll Back Methane Safeguards” • US EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced in a closed-door meeting with the fossil fuel industry that the agency plans to roll back safeguards finalized in 2024 to limit methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. The new position would allow corporations to increase toxic pollution. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Food Waste Diversion Can Deliver Billions In Economic Benefits” • Food waste is seen as an environmental issue, but it is also a missed economic opportunity, one that could support local communities. Food waste makes up 24% of municipal solid waste in landfills, but food sent to landfills means lost resources, and untapped opportunities. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “More Than 1 Million Comments Opposing Roadless Rule Rollback” • The Sierra Club and partners announced that over one million public comments were submitted in opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The public support for protecting national forests is overwhelming. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Officially Throws In The Solar Power Towel” • US President Donald Trump stamped his seal of approval on a new solar factory in Texas, having dispatched an official from his administration to represent himself on a celebratory tour of the newly completed facility. That doesn’t necessarily mean the war on solar power is over, of course. [CleanTechnica

¶ “Zelestra Closes $350 Million For Indiana Solar” • Zelestra has closed $350 million in green financing credit facilities for the 203-MW Reclamation solar project in Gibson County, Indiana. Zelestra said the close takes its US project financing raised in 2026 past $1 billion to $1.14 billion, supporting more than 800 MW of new solar under construction. [reNews]

¶ “Big Tech Keeps Signing Nuclear Deals With One Company” • It is not a coincidence that Constellation Energy signed supply deals with Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. They all are aggressively building out AI capacity. And, just as important, as an independent power producer, Constellation Energy operates outside of the regulatory framework. [Yahoo Finance]

¶ “Google Gets 890 MW Of Nuclear Power from Constellation Energy” • Google/Alphabet says it has contracted 3,590 MW of power from Constellation Energy in the largest US power grid, PJM Interconnection, which serves 67 million people in thirteen states and Washington, DC. About a quarter of that supply, 890 MW, will be new nuclear. [Yahoo Finance]

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¶ “Von Der Leyen Turns To Europe’s Refineries As Shrinking Capacity Raises Energy Security Concerns” • President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission announced a new “strategic dialogue” on European refineries, drawing attention to a growing vulnerability for the EU: Its refining capacity has been declining since 2009. [Euronews]

¶ “From Desalination To Irrigation: How Countries Are Adapting To Water Scarcity” • Roughly half the world’s population goes through times of severe water scarcity for at least part of each year, according to the UN’s IPCC. Climate change, population growth, and rising demand will probably push that figure higher, and countries have to adapt. [Euronews]

¶ “Invasive Plant Spreads Across Portugal And Lengthens Allergy Season” • Pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana, has large feathery plumes that make it a familiar in decorative arrangements in gardens. But what many regard as a showy plant is, in Portugal, an invasive alien species that can spread rapidly with potential consequences for health. [Euronews]

¶ “Delaying ETS2 Would Leave Europe Unprepared for Future Price Shocks, Say Industry And NGOs” • Fifty companies and NGOs called on governments to start using ETS2 revenues to support vulnerable households’ transition to clean energy. A shift by lower-income households to green energy can help shield Europe from future crises, says T&E. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “BMW Still Dreams Of Fuel Cell EVs, And They Are Not Alone” • Batteries have far, and permanently, outstripped the only other electric option available for ground transportation, namely, fuel cells. Nevertheless, hope springs eternal, and BMW is still among the automakers making room in their lineups for fuel cell EVs. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Energy Importers Accelerate Clean Energy Shift” • Countries that import energy are scaling clean energy three times as fast as exporters, with solar power, onshore wind, and battery storage driving the shift, DNV’s tenth Energy Transition Outlook report says. DNV said falling costs are accelerating the deployment of renewable power capacity. [reNews]

¶ “GWEC Alliance Unveils Floating Wind Action Plan” • The Global Wind Energy Council and more than fifty companies and organizations have set out an industry action plan aimed at commercializing floating wind. The plan focuses on reducing costs and demonstrating value, scaling the supply chain and expanding access to finance and insurance. [reNews]

¶ “Neoen Starts 346-MW Goyder North Construction” • Neoen has launched construction of the 346-MW Goyder North Wind Farm Stage 1 in South Australia. The company said Vestas will install 48 V172-7.2MW wind turbines at the site, with Downer designing and constructing the associated connection and transmission infrastructure. [reNews]

¶ “Horizon Advances Solar And Battery Solution To Power Remote WA Town” • The plan to power the remote Western Australian mining town of Leonora with up to 60% renewable energy is tracking well with all 3,780 panels that make up the new 2.4-MW solar farm now installed, along with other new key infrastructure in place. [pv magazine Australia]

¶ “Aquila Clean Energy Connects New Solar Plant In Valladolid, Spain” • Aquila Clean Energy, developer of clean energy systems, has connected a solar PV plant in the municipality of Medina del Campo, Valladolid. The facility, built by Ferrovial, has a capacity of 17.85 MW. It will generate enough clean energy each year for over 10,200 homes. [https://megaproject.com/]

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¶ “Physicist Raises Alarm Over Proposed Massive Nuclear Power Project” • A proposal for a huge industrial project in Utah would be powered by over 450 nuclear reactors. Dr Robert Davies, a professor of physics at Utah State University, worries that current regulations do not consider the massive thermal footprints that facilities like this can leave behind. [KSL News]

¶ “Tropical Depression Forms In Gulf, Expected To Intensify To Hurricane” • A tropical depression has formed in the Gulf and is expected to intensify into a hurricane later this week. Tropical Depression 9 is likely to become a Category 2 hurricane and make landfall late Friday night or Saturday morning near the coasts of Mississippi or Alabama. [ABC News]

¶ “Heart’s Electric Airliner Still Needs Fuel” • For 27 minutes, batteries flew a machine roughly the size of the regional aircraft Heart Aerospace eventually wants airlines to operate. There was no engine aboard aside from the electric motors, but by adding a turbogenerator, the airplane can fly as a hybrid aircraft. Further development will doubtless come. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Lexington Mayor Vetoes Council’s Solar Zoning Amendment Despite Protections For Farmland, Benefits To Customers” • The mayor of Lexington, Kentucky announced a veto of a zoning ordinance text amendment passed by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council. It would open up to 1% of Fayette County for agrivoltaic development. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Department Of Energy Announces A New Multibillion-Dollar Nuclear Energy Deal” • The US DOE announced that it has made a loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion for Vistra to extend and upgrade three of its nuclear plants. They are Beaver Valley in Pennsylvania along with two plants, Davis-Besse and Perry, that are in Ohio. [Yahoo Finance]

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¶ “Climate Damage Already ‘Locked In’ – But These 10 Insights Show Our Future Is Still Being Decided” • The 10 New Insights In Climate Science report points to a “narrowing window for action” but one that is still open, showing us what is already locked in, what can still be avoided, and where policy can have the greatest effect. [Euronews]

¶ “Schneider Electric Shares Plunge On Record $22.6 Billion PTC Deal” • French energy technology group Schneider Electric signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boston-based PTC for $22.6 billion (€20.1 billion) to expand its industrial AI business. The French company’s shares plummeted on Monday following the announcement. [Euronews]

¶ “Who Holds The Keys To Europe’s Emergency Oil Reserves?” • The European Commission sets the rules and monitors whether countries are keeping enough oil in reserve. But control of the stocks themselves is still a matter for nations,. And international releases are coordinated through the Paris-based International Energy Agency. [Euronews]

¶ “BYD’s Sales Outside Of China Rise 154% In September” • BYD’s passenger vehicle sales have been on the rise this year. While that’s been fun to track, now we can see how many sales BYD has outside of China. BYD had 180,700 sales abroad in September, down slightly, 4.6%, from August 2026. But they’re up 154.6% from September of 2025. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “BYD Commercial Vehicle Sales Up 113% In September” • Sales of BYD’s commercial vehicles, all EVs, look great now. BYD has separated reporting them into bus sales and non-bus sales, but we can combine them. BYD’s total was 6,848, 194.8% more than the 2,323 sold in August 2026 and 113.3% more than the 3,210 sold in September 2025. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Sales Of Sub-€25,000 Models Set To Rise Sevenfold” • Sales of EV models with starting prices below €25,000 are set to rise sevenfold in 2026 compared to 2024. T&E warns that weakening regulation would halt the ramp-up of small affordable EVs and compromise European carmakers’ ability to compete in the global EV race. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Nordex Secures 228-MW European Haul” • Nordex Group has secured orders for 35 wind turbines totaling around 228 MW for projects across South, Central, and Eastern Europe. Nordex said it had received the orders at the end of September for projects in multiple European countries. The customers and projects have not been disclosed. [reNews]

¶ “Singapore Eyes Nuclear Power As Iran War Exposes Its Import Problem” • Singapore has an enormous need for energy, and problematically, it has scarce land parcels on which to develop it. Because of these parameters, Singapore needs to look toward energy-dense energy production options, leading the city-state toward nuclear power. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Aula Energy Plans 1.8-GWh battery To ‘Optimise’ 330 MW Solar Farm” • Aula Energy, owner of one of Australia’s biggest solar farms, has revealed plans to add a 1.8 GWh battery energy storage system at a site in central west New South Wales. It is seeking to overcome limitations associated with the intermittent nature of solar energy. [pv magazine Australia]

¶ “”Ukraine Will Receive $16.2 Million To Develop Renewable Energy And Energy Storage Systems • The Board of the Climate Investment Funds approved Ukraine’s $16.2 million investment plan. The funds will be directed toward the development of renewable energy, cross-border power interconnections, and energy storage systems. [UA.NEWS]

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¶ “Climate Change Takes Center Stage In SCOTUS Battle Over Oil Companies” • The City of Boulder and Boulder County, Colorado, in 2018 sued major fossil-fuel producers. They allege the companies “knowingly caused and contributed” to climate change by promoting fossil fuels. The case is before the US Supreme Court. [ABC News]

¶ “The Secret Documents Behind DOE’s Clean Manufacturing Cancellations” • Given the dramatic scale of funding cuts and the suspicious circumstances around their announcement, NRDC sent a FOIA request to the DOE. When it didn’t get back to us, we sued. After that, the agency sent heavily redacted documents. We have some takeaways. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The EPA Cooks The Books And The Planet” • The Trump EPA went past repealing the 2024 power plant standards. It issued a new proposal purporting to find that the EPA lacks any authority to regulate power plants’ climate pollution under the Clean Air Act. The proposal is yet another step on this administration’s campaign against climate action. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “GlobalFoundries Lights Up Solar And Battery Energy Storage Project” • GlobalFoundries has marked a milestone in its clean energy journey at its site in Essex Junction, Vermont. It officially recognized the successful delivery of approximately 6 MW of new on-site solar arrays and a 16-MW battery energy storage system. [Vermont Business Magazine]

¶ “Nuclear-Powered Data Center Proposed On 9,000-Acres Of Public Lands In Utah” • Reportedly, startup Valar Atomics is proposing a massive data center complex on more than 9,000 acres of federal land in Utah. The proposal includes data centers powered by roughly 456 small nuclear reactors, along with fuel production and waste facilities. [Resilience]

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¶ “Major Oil Exporters Agree To Keep Production Steady In November” • Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil to over $100 per barrel. The so-called OPEC+ subgroup will meet again to review oil market conditions on November 1. [ABC News]

¶ “Gas Build‑Out In Southeast Asia Risks Committing to Less Competitive Infrastructure” • Southeast Asia has nearly 49 GW of new gas capacity planned in five countries. That could expose power systems to less competitive gas infrastructure just as solar becomes increasingly cost-competitive with gas and companies increasingly buy renewable electricity. [Asian Power]

¶ “EV Sales Surged In The UK This September” • In September, 2026, there were 99,199 electric cars sold in the UK. This is up 36% from September of last year and more than double the rate of sales from three years ago. British news service GBN reports sales of battery electric cars in the UK in September claimed a 28.3% market share. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World: 27% EV Share in August!” • Plugin vehicle registrations were up 5% YOY globally in August, ending the month at about 1.8 million units. Once again, full battery EVs (+13% YOY) and plugin hybrid EVs (-12% YOY) are going opposite ways, with pure electrics in double-digit growth while plugin hybrids decline. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Ireland’s Heat Study Adds More Evidence Against The Fabric First Trap” • Insulation, draught-proofing, building repair, and ventilation can all be valuable, sometimes very valuable, but that does not mean that every household should complete extensive renovation before replacing fossil heating with a heat pump. The distinction matters. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Remote And Maritime Schools To Receive Solar Power With A$1 Million Assistance ” • Schools in remote and maritime areas of Fiji are expected to be equipped with solar energy as Australia announced A$1 million ($700,000) for the It’s Time Foundation to work with the Fiji’s Ministry of Education. Australia is helping the Pacific transition away from fossil fuels. [Fijivillage]

¶ “Ørsted, Siemens Gamesa Probe Taiwan Blade Damage” • A turbine blade was damaged at the Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm at around noon on 2 October, with no personnel working on the turbine and no vessels in the area at the time. Ørsted is working with turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to assess the situation. [reNews]

¶ “China Misses 70-GW Nuclear Capacity Target By Over 10%” • China’s operating nuclear capacity ended 2025 more than 10% below its Five-Year Plan target, according to the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2026. China had over half the world’s capacity of nuclear plants under construction, but has approved no new plants so far this year. [Asian Power]

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¶ “Over 35 Million People Under Alert As October Heat Wave Bakes California” • More than 35 million people are under heat alerts as a dangerous multi-day October heat wave continues in nearly all of California. Temperatures are expected to be up to 20°F above normal for this time of year, into the 90s and 100s, from Northern California to Mexico. [ABC News]

¶ “President Donald Trump Announces Creation Of ‘Super Intelligence Force'” • President Donald Trump has formally announced the creation of what he called a “Super Intelligence Force,” an artificial intelligence task force that he says will work to promote AI dominance while also protecting American lives and interests. [ABC News]

¶ “Pentagon Backs Ambitious Plan To Beam Solar Power From Space” • Space-based solar power just got another powerful vote of confidence. The US Department of Defense signed a contract with Overview Energy to “design, build, and test a homing beacon that will … accurately beam power from orbit to receiving solar arrays on Earth.” [OilPrice.com]

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¶ “Where Is Europe’s Greenest City? Eight Finalists Announced For 2028, And Three Of Them Are In Spain” • The European Commission’s annual European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards recognize cities making measurable environmental progress while improving quality of life for their residents. Of eight finalists, three are in Spain. [Euronews]

¶ “Australia’s Government Accelerates Its Renewable Energy Transition” • The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced that 100 community batteries have been installed. It also delivered funding for home conversion from gas to electric, and the Cheaper Home Battery scheme was extended to 100 kWh installations. Here’s an update. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Europe EV Sales Report: BEVs Reach 30% Market Share!” • Full Battery EVs remain in high demand in Europe, even in the holidays. This month and July were unusual because in Europe, most makers and their models slow down their manufacturing because of the holiday season, with the exceptions being models in high demand. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “HyFlux’s Superconducting Motor Might Work Despite Its Hydrogen Fuel” • HyFlux has an interesting hydrogen-aviation proposition because the technology at its center appears rather credible, even if difficult to engineer and maintain. The company wants to exploit the extreme cold of its fuel to cool a motor that is fully superconducting. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Like A ‘Huge Game Of Monopoly’: Green Councillor Not Impressed By Amazon Wind Farm Agreement” • The Shetland Islands Green councilor Alex Armitage says he is “disgusted at the way Shetland’s renewable resources are being passed around by huge corporations.” He said it is as if corporations are “playing a huge game of Monopoly.” [Shetland News]

¶ “IAEA Chief Seeks Local Ceasefire Near Zaporizhzhia Plant For Repairs” • The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is negotiating a local ceasefire to allow repairs at a facility near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the agency said on Saturday. The IAEA had been informed of several drone attacks near the plant in recent weeks. [Operativ Məlumat Mərkəzi]

¶ “Australia Is Making Big Bets On A Slow Transition, But The Technology S-Curve Tells A Different Story” • Based on the historical Australian and global energy data, logistic S-curve projections suggest that renewable electricity growth and decline of fossil fuels are approaching the fastest part of a transition that has been under way for decades. [Renew Economy]

¶ “Latin America Could Double Its Onshore Wind Capacity By 2035” • Several countries in Latin America expanding their wind energy capacity rapidly to diversify their energy and strengthen energy security, with far more expansion planned for the next decade. Brazil and Mexico are leading the way, and several others are starting to develop green energy. [OilPrice.com]

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¶ “Top Democrats Battle Over California’s Proposed Billionaire Tax” • Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna rallied in support of an initiative that would place a one-time, 5% tax on California billionaires’ wealth. Their efforts to barnstorm the state come as early voting begins. Millions of dollars have been spent to kill the initiative. [ABC News]

¶ “US Q3 EV Sales Report: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly” • In the third quarter of 2026, it was the best of times and the worst of times for EV manufacturers in the US. While the rest of the world seems to be progressing nicely toward a future in which battery-powered cars are the norm, US customers are giving EVs the cold shoulder. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “OpenAI Safety Staffer Quits, Says AI Labs Should Run Like Nuclear Plants” • A leading member of OpenAI’s safety team has quit, warning that the company is not taking enough care with AI’s risks. In an essay for The Atlantic, David Robinson wrote that the ChatGPT maker “has thrived by trial and error.” He warned that approach no longer works. [The Next Web]

¶ “PG&E, Rewiring America, And Google Launch Virtual Power Plant To Help Lower Costs For Customers” • Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced Smart Home Assets for Reliability and Efficiency, a novel Virtual Power Plant helping communities benefit from rising electric demand, while improving reliability and affordability. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “Big Oil Fears The Evidence Of Its Deliberate Climate Lies” • No one knows how the US Supreme Court will rule in Suncor v Boulder, which will likely decide whether the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, will be able to put oil giants ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy on trial for deceiving the public for decades on the climate harms of fossil fuels. [Asia Times]

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¶ “Italy’s Firefighting Planes Return Home After Summer Of Battling Blazes All Across Europe” • After a gruelling summer skimming lakes and coastlines to dump thousands of tonnes of water on wildfires burning across a parched Europe, Italy’s fleet of bright yellow and red Canadair planes finally returned home to a base near Rome for maintenance. [Euronews]

¶ “G7 Agrees To 100 Million Barrel Emergency Oil Release Under US Pressure” • After Trump threatened a ban of diesel exports, G7 countries agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves over four months in a coordinated effort to bring down soaring energy prices, with a particular focus on diesel. [Euronews]

¶ “Africa’s Unseen Solar Energy Revolution” • According to UK-based think tank Ember, solar activity in Africa is booming, but Ember makes the case that the topline figures mask a much larger, unseen surge of growth. It says, “Half of the estimated rise in solar is missing from official statistics – because national reporting is so poor.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “OpenAI Reveals Another Hack Into A Government Agency In Australia” • OpenAI, a company based in California, revealed a hack into a second Australian government agency, a week after the disclosure of an initial hack fueled public backlash against the ChatGPT-maker. OpenAI issued an apology for the security breach last week. [ABC News]

¶ “Germany Marks Twenty Years Of Offshore Wind” • TenneT Germany and the national industry marked twenty years since the start of Germany’s offshore wind build-out, highlighting the development from pilot projects to industrial infrastructure. TenneT’s fifteen offshore grid connection systems now provide around 10 GW of transmission capacity. [reNews]

¶ “US Coast Guard Says It Seized Ships With Thousands Of Gallons Of Oil Destined For Cuba” • The US Coast Guard announced that it had seized two ships bound for Cuba that it said were illegally carrying thousands of gallons of diesel fuel amid the ongoing fuel blockade to the country imposed by President Donald Trump. [ABC News]

¶ “Kyiv Backs 700 MW In Onshore Wind Auction” • Ukraine has selected nine developers with projects that have a total capacity of 700 MW in its latest onshore wind auction. A total of 1218 MW across 93 projects bid into the tender which had a price cap of €0.08/kWh. The next step is a verification stage that will run until 14 October. [reNews]

¶ “Australia Hits 100 Community Batteries” • Australia reached a major milestone for rooftop solar, with 100 community batteries now installed to store extra daytime power for the hours when households need it most. Community batteries differ from those for private homes as they serve multiple nearby households, but the core benefit is the same. [Yahoo]

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¶ “Amazon To Invest $1 Billion Into Communities Amid A Backlash Against Data Center Rollouts” • Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash to the tech industry’s rollout of the massive buildings. [ABC News]

¶ “Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Making Cars Less Fuel Efficient” • A coalition of environmental and consumer protection organizations filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration’s final rule rolling back federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, a move that will make new vehicles less fuel efficient. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Senate Proposes New Permitting Framework. Should It Become Law?” • Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island was instrumental in getting a bill before the Senate that will alter radically how permitting for energy projects in the US gets done. In this hyper-partisan era, Democrats and Republicans worked together on proposed legislation. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “APS Wants To Resuscitate Four Corners Coal Plant Already Slated For Closure” • Arizona Public Service said it has signed a coal supply contract extension with the Navajo Transitional Energy Co that would extend operation of APS’s coal-fired Four Corners Plant past its previous 2031 closure date to 2038, going back on its retirement commitment. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Enel Acquires 270-MW US Solar Portfolio” • Enel completed the acquisition of seven operational PV plants in the US with total installed capacity of about 270 MW. Enel said the portfolio was acquired for about $140 million. The transaction is expected to add roughly $20 million per year to the Enel’s consolidated ordinary EBITDA. [reNews]

¶ “US Senators Expect Vote After Midterms On Trump’s Nuclear Power Pact With Saudi Arabia” • US senators with proliferation concerns about President Trump’s proposed nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia said they have secured a vote on it that they expect before December 13. The Trump administration says the deal has ​nonproliferation measures. [AOL.com]

¶ “Could A Michigan Nuclear Plant Failure Become A Midterms’ October Surprise” • A failed DOE attempt to restart the ailing Palisades nuclear power plant may become an October surprise for the midterms. Holtech International has had trouble trying to restart the reactor. The mistakes suggest that Holtec may not be able to run a reactor safely. [CounterPunch.org]

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¶ “How Many Birds Are Killed By Offshore Wind Turbines?” • Wildlife Imaging Systems installed 16 thermal cameras on an offshore wind turbine, covering all angles and operating 24 hours a day. Over almost a year of monitoring, including the migration seasons, in 22 possible bird collisions seen, two were confirmed and one considered highly probable. [Euronews]

¶ “How Solar Saved The EU €37.4 Billion Since The War On Iran Began” • Gas prices remain sky-high seven months into the war on Iran, despite POTUS Trump’s assurances that the conflict will end “very soon.” But analysis by SolarPower Europe reveals that harnessing sunlight for power has saved Europe €37.4 billion by lowering demand for gas imports. [Euronews]

¶ “First Coffee Grown And Harvested In Italy” • A plantation on the outskirts of Palermo has for the first time produced Arabica coffee beans grown and harvested entirely in Italy. The result, achieved on the Morettino family estate, has been made possible by climate change, which has effectively brought the heat of the tropics to southern Italy. [Euronews]

¶ “Dutch Cattle Farmers Switch To Rice As Solution To Warmer Climate And Sinking Peatlands” • For centuries, cows were a staple for farms in the Netherlands. But now farmers are trying out produce previously unthinkable in the country: rice. And the crop has the side benefit that it helps address the fact that peat soils are drying out. [Euronews]

¶ “European Fleet Operators Urge EU Commission Not To Weaken Truck Emissions Policy” • As Europe suffers due to high prices for diesel fuel, several of its most prominent companies, including IKEA, EDF, Geopost, and DFDS, have petitioned the European Commission to stay the course and not weaken heavy truck emissions standards. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “TEPCO Begins Inserting Robot Arm To Retrieve Fukushima Nuclear Fuel Debris” • Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc began work to insert a remote-controlled robotic arm into the containment vessel of the No 2 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in preparation for a new attempt to retrieve melted fuel debris next year. [Japan Today]

¶ “Germany Approves Rules For Storage And Bidirectional Charging” • Germany’s Federal Network Operator approved long-awaited rules for the market integration of electricity storage systems and charging points. Bidirectional charging points will generally be treated in the same way as electricity storage systems. [pv magazine Global]

¶ “Sondeva Launches Platform To Track Renewable Energy Projects Across Spain’s Official Journals” • Sondeva has started to use a way to aggregate renewable energy project announcements from Spain’s national and regional official journals. The database currently tracks 3,871 active projects, including energy storage, PV, and wind developments. [pv magazine Global]

¶ “India Expands Grid To Evacuate 135 GW Of Renewables” • India has approved a scheme to expand intra-state transmission systems and deploy 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems to enable evacuation (transmission) of up to 135 GW of renewable energy among Indian states and union territories, according to the government. [Asian Power]

¶ “APAC To Drive Nearly Three‑Quarters Of Global Power Demand Growth To 2035” • The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to account for nearly three-quarters of all global electricity demand growth through 2035, driven by economic expansion, industrialization, and urbanization, according to Wood Mackenzie. [Asian Power]

US:

¶ “Puerto Rico Faces Record Electric Rate As Demand And Costs Increase” • A record electric rate went into effect in Puerto Rico as outages persist and the power grid crumbles. A residential customer that consumes 800 kWh a month will see the monthly bill rise about 18%, from $229 to $271, according to Puerto Rico’s Energy Bureau. [ABC News]

¶ “Households Will Pay More For Energy Because Of Trump’s Policy Changes” • Households in the contiguous US will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to modeling by the nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation. [ABC News]

¶ “ACP Welcomes US Permitting Reforms” • The American Clean Power Association has welcomed the prospect of new measures to speed up permitting and grid buildouts being included in a new Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. The new Act would exempt many activities from some legal processes and streamline permitting. [reNews]

¶ “Texas PUC Greenlights Coal Plant Closure And Renewables Construction, Saving Millions of Gallons Of Water Every Year” • The Texas Public Utility Commission ruled that Southwestern Public Service Company can close its Tolk coal plant and build renewable energy and battery storage to provide electricity to customers. This will save water. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Santee Cooper’s New Energy Plan Is Bad News For South Carolina Customers” • In 2023, Santee proposed building 1,500 MW of solar by 2030 and 3,000 MW by 2040. Now, however, rather than meet demand with affordable solar and wind, Santee Cooper wants to double down on expensive new gas plants and delay coal plant retirements. [CleanTechnica]

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World:

¶ “World’s Tallest Wind Turbine Reaches Final Height In A Former Coal Mining Region Of Germany” • After roughly two years of construction, the world’s tallest wind turbine now towers over Schipkau, a small town in a region of Brandenburg once dominated by coal. At 365 meters high, the completed turbine is equivalent to a 100-storey building. [Euronews]

¶ “A Little Known Greenhouse Gas Is Quietly Harming Half Of Europeans” • Half of Europeans were exposed to ozone during this summer’s record breaking heatwaves. Ground-level ozone is an air pollutant that can “penetrate deep into the respiratory system and enter the bloodstream, allowing it to reach almost all organs within the body.” [Euronews]

¶ “Europe Will Have Enough Cells To Meet Demand And Grow Its Domestic Battery Value Chain Industry” • Analysis on the feasibility of cell and cathode requirements, finds that by 2030 sufficient amounts of Made-in-EU cells will be available for the Industrial Accelerator Act scope, including EVs falling under a subsidy or tax scheme. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Nuclear Power’s Quarter-Century Of Stagnation Has No End In Sight, And Has Been Overtaken By Solar PV” • As of 1 July 2026, a total of 411 power reactors were operating in 31 countries, 27 fewer than the historic peak of 438 reactors in 2002. Nuclear power has been stagnant for a quarter-century, a stark contrast to the growth of solar. [Renew Economy]

¶ “SSE Renewables Output Set For 20% Surge” • SSE expects renewable generation output to be higher year-on-year by about 20%. The company said in a trading update that delivery at the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm continues to progress well and in line with expectations, with turbine installation on Dogger Bank B beyond the half-way point. [reNews]

¶ “Vestas Closes Out Q3 With 576 MW Of New Deals” • Vestas has confirmed orders totaling 576 MW in Australia, Romania and Austria at the end of its third quarter. Vestas said the largest of the orders is for an undisclosed 346-MW project in Australia comprising 48 7.2-MW turbines. And a further 156-MW order in Romania will feature 24 6.5-MW turbines. [reNews]

¶ “Alight Acquires 2-GW Swedish Solar Pipeline” • Alight has acquired forty solar projects in southern Sweden from Soltech Energy Solutions. They total around 2 GW of planned capacity with options for co-located battery storage at most sites. Alight said the acquisition increases its solar and storage development pipeline in the Nordics to over 5 GW. [reNews]

¶ “Britain’s Nuclear Ambition ‘Slowed By Red Tape’ With Newest Reactors Five Years Behind Schedule” • The nuclear ambitions of the UK risk being left in the shade by international competitors due to red tape. Britain’s newest nuclear station, Hinkley Point C, is not due to open until 2030, five years behind schedule. And Sizewell C is similarly slow to be built. [GB News]

US:

¶ “California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Laws To Protect Workers From AI Risks” • California Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws aimed at protecting workers from the threats of AI, including potential job losses and workplace surveillance. “We have to do a lot more in the absence of federal leadership,” Newsom said. [ABC News]

¶ “OpenAI Sued By Safety Group Over Autonomous Hack Of Hugging Face” • A nonprofit artificial intelligence safety group has sued OpenAI over a July incident in which roughly 700 of the company’s autonomous AI agents (bots) allegedly accessed the computer systems of another firm, stealing credentials and uploading malicious files. [ABC News]

¶ “US Startup Adds Another 2,000 Electric Trucks To FedEx Delivery Fleet” • The US sure looks silly now that an ill-advised shift in federal policy tanked the market for EVs, just in time for the price of gasoline and diesel to blow through the roof. FedEx looks prescient in that, as it ordered 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger, a California startup. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Electricity Use For Electric Vehicles Increasing At A Slower Pace In 2026” • The DOE estimates that light-duty EVs in the US consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the last half of 2025 in its Monthly Energy Review. Growth is down from the 13–24% seen in six-month periods in recent years. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “As Economic Damage From Climate Change Grows, NC Experts Urge ‘Pre-Recovery’ Planning” • Three climate experts who met with journalists said the early nor’easter, Hurricane Helene, and scorching summer heat all underscore the need for communities and governments to rethink their approach to the changing climate. [NC Newsline]

¶ “Trump Unveils $200 Billion South Korean Investment In US; Seoul Hedges On Alaska Pipeline” • President Donald Trump unveiled plans for South Korea to invest some $200 billion in US projects. Seoul quickly suggested, however, that one key element, a $54 billion pipeline for an LNG project in Alaska, was not yet set in stone. [The Straits Times]

¶ “Amazon Signs 20-Year Nuclear Deal With Constellation” • Amazon signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power from Maryland’s Calvert Cliffs plant. Amazon will purchase 690 MW of power from Calvert Cliffs, a 1,790-MW nuclear facility and Maryland’s only nuclear power plant. [AOL.com]

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