World:
¶ “Protesters Across Europe To Call For Freeze On Energy Hungry Data Centers” • Over 100 rights groups in fifteen European countries will protest the rapid development of energy-hungry data centers, calling for an immediate moratorium on new large-scale projects until clearer rules governing them are put in place. [Euronews]
¶ “Zelenskyy Urges Latin American Leaders To Help Repair Ukraine’s Power Grid” • Speaking at the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, Zelenskyy urged leaders to help Ukraine obtain the necessary equipment to repair its power grid that got damaged from Russian attacks. He asked them to send help for the power grid “as soon as possible.” [Euronews]
¶ “How Can Europe Accelerate Electric Trucking?” • For Europe, truck electrification is not working as well as it does in China, the home of over 90% of the world’s electric trucks. How did China succeed where Europe failed? The differences between China and the EU show some reasons why truck electrification is slower in Europe. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Energy Security Drives Renewables Surge, Says IEA” • Renewable energy is set to see strong growth across a wider range of countries worldwide in the coming years as their governments seek to strengthen energy security and reduce exposure to fuel imports, according to the International Energy Agency in its Renewables 2026 report. [reNews]
¶ “RWE Commissions Third Bedburg Wind Farm” • RWE and the town of Bedburg commissioned the 60-MW Bedburg 3 wind farm in Germany’s Rhenish mining region, adding nine turbines at the Garzweiler opencast mine. The new turbines are expected to generate enough electricity to provide for the annual needs of around 36,500 households. [reNews]
¶ “Finland Outlines Offshore Wind Auction Plan” • Finland has designated four offshore wind development zones and laid out plans to launch competitive auctions for the sites. Marine areas have been identified within the country’s exclusive economic zone. Each area could accommodate up to 1.3 GW of capacity, according to the government. [reNews]
¶ “Canada’s Budget Fuels New Nuclear Power With Billions But Bypasses Faster Renewables” • Canada’s 2026 budget commits over $6.5 billion to nuclear power, underlining the government’s aim to make nuclear fundamental to its clean energy strategy. But renewable energy could add capacity faster and at less cost, analysts say. [Canada’s National Observer]
¶ “Turkey Is Planning A Shift Away From Fossil Fuels” • The Turkish energy minister has laid out plans for his country to wean itself away from coal and other fossil fuels as it prepares to host the COP31 climate change summit. Turkey is Europe’s largest coal power generator, but it plans a 40% reduction in emissions by 2040. [Tomorrow’s Affairs]
¶ “Energy Security Concerns Spur Faster Renewables Growth Across A Widening Constellation Of Countries” • Renewables, already expanding at a record pace before the current energy crisis, are set to see strong growth across a wider range of the world’s countries in the coming years as governments seek to strengthen energy security. [IEA]
¶ “Hydrogen Pivots From Mainstream Power To Grid-Balancing Asset” • Hydrogen is moving from an envisioned mainstream electricity fuel to being a targeted asset for long-duration grid balancing, as round-trip efficiency losses and competition from battery storage limit its use in routine generation, according to analysis by GlobalData. [Asian Power]
¶ “India’s Renewables Have Saved $100 Billion In Fuel Imports, IEA Says” • India’s clean energy growth is far surpassing expectations and quickly establishing the world’s most populous country as one of the major global players in clean energy markets. India is now the second-fastest-growing clean energy market in the world. [OilPrice.com]
US:
¶ “Data Centers Took A Beating In The Midterms” • After a campaign season filled with outrage against data centers, the midterm elections ushered in a wave of Democrats pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry behemoths. A tougher regulatory environment for AI giants and data center developers is expected to follow. [ABC News]
¶ “The US Midterm Election Results Remind Us To Focus On The ‘Foundation Of Our Democracy’” • The country feels different as the US midterm election results come in. Clearly, the Democrats are set to win the national popular vote in all House races by a wide margin. The voters have spoken, and now the politicians must answer. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Two New Commissioners Have Been Elected To The Arizona Corporation Commission” • In January, the Arizona Corporation Commission will be bi-partisan, as two Democrats have been elected to it. This is happening just as the Commission is looking at rate increases and begins to consider the utilities’ proposed long-term resource plans. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Trump’s Energy Deals Are About To Face Investigations By Democrats” • President Donald Trump is expected to face a wave of investigations when Democrats take control of Congress in January. His sweeping deal-making in the energy sector is likely to become a central focus. Issues range from intervention in Venezuela to project cancellations. [CNBC]
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