World:
¶ “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]
US:
¶ “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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