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World:

¶ “Zanzibar’s ‘Solar Mamas’ Are Trained As Technicians To Help Light Up Communities” • About half of the homes in Zanzibar have no electricity. Barefoot College International, a global nonprofit, runs  a program that trains “solar mamas” to bring light to rural people while it provides jobs for local women. So far, it has lit 1,845 homes. [Euronews]

Herding cattle in Zanzibar (Judith Fahner, Unsplash)

¶ “In The Brazilian State of Para, A Push To Track Cattle Is Key To Slowing Deforestation” • By the end of next year, the state of Para is requiring all cattle to be tagged to trace where they came from in order to be sold legally. There are about 20 million cattle in Para, so it’s a mammoth task, but it should stop farmers from cutting down forests for pasture land. [ABC News]

¶ “Solar Is Becoming A Valued Global Solution To Fight Power Outages” • A New York Times exposé describes how rooftop solar panels provide independence from pricey oil and gas, which must be imported to power Jamaica’s polluting power plants. As Jamaicans endure the long cleanup from Hurricane Melissa, more benefits of solar are clear. [CleanTechnica]

Rooftop solar Array (National Park Foundation, US Virgin Islands)

¶ “Volkswagen And Rivian May Market Their Zonal Software To Other Automakers” • While it might seem to be impossible, the cooperation between Volkswagen Group and Rivian to develop software for electric vehicles is going so well that the two auto companies are thinking they could market their digital expertise to other automakers. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Can The World Quit Coal?” • Despite the bad news from the US, the things that are developing are complex, contradictory, and sometimes hopeful. Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power plants in the coming years. And some countries are pushing for a fossil fuel nonproliferation treaty. [Down To Earth]

Burning coal (Elimende Inagella, Unsplash)

¶ “Australia Grid Delays Pose Risk To Renewable Energy Targets” • Intium, an Essential Energy subsidiary, said 20% of surveyed renewable energy developers waited two to three years for grid-connection approval, and the delays threaten national renewable energy targets. Timelines ran over eighteen months longer than anticipated. [pv magazine International]

¶ “Officials Issue Warning After Concerning Incident At Nuclear Power Plant: ‘An Emergency Situation'” • Ukrainian officials have been very worried after the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost its external power supply, RBC-Ukraine reported. What’s particularly scary is that such incidents could lead to a nuclear disaster if they last long enough. [Yahoo]

Nuclear reactors at Zaporizhzhia (DENAMAX, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Nuclear Power Announcement ‘Is Not Good News For Wales’” • The billions of pounds to be spent to develop “small modular reactors” at Wylfa on Anglesey would be better spent insulating Welsh homes and renewable technologies that can generate electricity cheaper and much sooner, according to the group Nuclear Free Local Authorities. [Nation.Cymru]

US:

¶ “Lingering Thunderstorms Bring Flooding Risk To California” • A powerful atmospheric river had mostly moved through California after causing at least six deaths and dousing much of the state, but in areas of Los Angeles County that were recently ravaged by wildfire, lingering thunderstorms brought the risk of mudslides. [ABC News]

Atmospheric river approaching California (NOAA, public domain)

¶ “Damage To Major A Fuel Pipeline Temporarily Impacted Deliveries To Seattle-Tacoma International Airport” • Airlines operating at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were warned that they may have needed to conserve fuel due to a problem with a major pipeline that supplies jet fuel to the airport. The problem involved a fuel release. [ABC News]

¶ “Montana Plans To Override The Citizens United Decision” • According to Truthout, Montana is about to become the first state to oppose the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision using a 2026 ballot initiative — an innovative legal maneuver that could be adopted by other states. In a recent poll, 74% of voters support the idea. [CleanTechnica]

Montana Capitol (Mattvw9287, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “Seven US States Fail To Agree On How To Share Colorado River Water” • If you want an illustration of how fraught climate action can be – and why it is unlikely to succeed anytime soon – the ongoing negotiations among several US states and Mexico on how to divvy up the water resources in the Colorado River is an accurate portrayal. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Report Reveals Stunning Shift In US Power Grid” • Federal data confirms it: Clean energy is fast becoming the cornerstone of America’s power grid. US Energy Information Administration data shows that developers added an impressive 12 GW of  solar capacity in the first half of 2025, with plans to add another 21 GW by year’s end. [The Cool Down]

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World:

¶ “Climate Leaders Are Talking About ‘Overshoot’ Into Warming Danger Zone. Here’s What It Means” • World climate leaders are conceding that Earth’s warming will shoot past the 1.5°C mark. But they’re not conceding defeat. In the past few weeks, they started talking about limiting the time and magnitude of Earth’s stay in the danger zone. [Euronews]

Building for COP30 (Agência Senado, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Europe Is The World’s Fastest-Warming Continent. Are Its Cities Ready For Climate Change?” • A Eurocities Pulse survey found climate threats are intensifying faster than European cities can adapt. Heatwaves, floods, and droughts are the top three most pressing climate risks for urban centers, where over 75% of Europeans live. [Euronews]

¶ “How An ICE Micromobility Icon Kicked In Personal EV Adoption” • It’s smaller than a Smart car, quieter than a whisper, and legally permitted to do something almost unthinkable for a four-wheeled machine in Amsterdam: drive on bike paths and park on sidewalks. This is the microcar. And the granddaddy of microcars is the Canta. [CleanTechnica]

Canta Premium EV. (Photo from Waaijenberg Mobiliteit)

¶ “Andhra Pradesh And SECI Seal Government Orders For 1200-MWh BESS And 50-MW Hybrid Solar Project At Nandyal” • The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited has formalized Government Orders with the Andhra Pradesh government for a 1,200-MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Nandyal and a 50-MW hybrid solar project. [Swarajyamag]

¶ “One Of The Largest Solar Power Installations In Colombia Just Launched” • Atlas Renewable Energy recently launched the Shangri-La solar project. With a capacity of 201 MW, it is one of the largest solar projects in Colombia. Atlas Renewable Energy, which is based in Miami, Florida, is an international renewable energy company. [CleanTechnica]

Shangri-La solar project (Atlas Renewable Energy image)

¶ “The Russian Army Has Launched Retaliatory Strikes Against Solar Power Plants On Ukraine” • The Russian army continues to strike back at Ukraine and this week destroyed solar power plants in the south of the country. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports on retaliatory strikes by the Russian army on power facilities in Odessa region. [EADaily]

¶ “Apple Signs Game-Changing Agreements In Pursuit Of Ambitious Goal – Here’s What It Means For Customers” • Apple is investing more in solar energy. The company made a series of investments in at least six European countries, totaling 650 MW. It announced them on international websites, but it didn’t talk about them at its US press site. [The Cool Down]

Solar plant in Bavaria (Michael Förtsch, Unsplash)

US:

¶ “The Trump Administration Didn’t Send A Delegation To COP30, But The US Is Represented” • This is the first time since the inaugural Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1995 that the US will not be officially represented at the annual summit. But many groups from the US represent it there. [ABC News]

¶ “Coal-Killing Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Is Coming” • Like zombies rising from the grave to devour the living, old coal power plants have begun to shake off the dust, adding to the burden of skyrocketing electricity costs. Not to worry. They won’t last long. Sodium-ion batteries and other economical energy storage are on the way. [CleanTechnica]

Sodium-ion system (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

¶ “Arizona Joins California, Nevada, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, And Texas In Renewable Energy Travel Frenzy” • Travellers, investors, students, policymakers, and enthusiasts are exploring the clean energy future through immersive journeys. As Arizona joins California, Nevada, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, each state has a unique story. [Travel And Tour World]

¶ “Trump Bets Big On A Nuclear Comeback” • President Donald Trump is putting money where his mouth is as he doubles down on efforts to accelerate the expansion of the country’s nuclear energy sector. The government will spend billions in public funding to reinvigorate US nuclear power, following decades of “underinvestment.” [OilPrice.com]

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World:

¶ “Eurozone Trade Surplus Soars As US Deal Boosts Exports” • The eurozone’s trade surplus in goods recorded a sharp increase in September 2025, as exports to the US jumped after a new transatlantic trade agreement that eased tensions following months of tariff-related disruption. The September surplus was €19,4 billion ($22.55 billion). [Euronews]

Shipping containers in Rotterdam (Julia Taubitz, Unsplash)

¶ “How Azerbaijan’s Oil Fund Is Expanding Its Influence In The EU’s Private Markets” • Azerbaijan’s State Oil Fund is ramping up investments in European infrastructure and renewable energy, taking stakes in London Gatwick airport and Italian solar panel capacities as it seeks to diversify away from depending on its oil and hydrocarbon revenues. [Euronews]

¶ “Extreme Flooding Led To Concerning Decrease In Rice Yields” • Extreme flooding has led to a significant reduction in one of the world’s most important food staples, a paper that appeared in Science Advances found. Devastating floods in Asia and nearby regions between 1980 and 2015 has caused rice yields to decrease by 4.3% annually. [ABC News]

Rice paddies with normal flooding (Steve Douglas, Unsplash)

¶ “Latin America EV Sales Report: 6% Market Share Reached In Q3 Thanks To 55% Growth YOY” • As of October 2025, the Latin American Zero-Emission Observatory has detailed information on thirteen countries for over 98% of the total regional market. EV sales have been rising steadily, and Q3 2025 represents a 55% increase, year over  year. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “BYD Leads Surge In EV Sales In Australia” • According to the Australian Automobile Association, the market share of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric cars exceeded 30% for the first time in the third quarter of 2025. Battery electric cars, with  29,298 sold, accounted for 9.7% of new cars sales, the highest proportion on record. [CleanTechnica]

BYD Atto 2 (BYD image)

¶ “Used EVs Pull New Duty As Guardians Of The Grid” • Used EVs are the gift that keeps on giving. As bidirectional charging gets more common, the up-and-coming crop of used EVs will provide owners and fleet managers with new opportunities to help balance their grid, build resiliency for their community, and potentially make money. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “UK Issues Fresh Wake Effects Guidance” • The government of the UK has introduced updated planning guidance that does not require developers to provide financial compensation for wake effects from new offshore wind farms. Developers will need to carry out wake assessments as part of the consenting process and “take a good neighbour approach.” [reNews]

Wake illustration (Vattenfall and Ørsted)

¶ “Eighty Villages Chosen For Solar Power Plants In Telangana” • The Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited’s Chairman A Sharath instructed officials to expedite the necessary procedures for setting up 2-MW solar power plants in eighty of the Indian state’s villages through women’s self-help groups. [The New Indian Express]

US:

¶ “Preliminary Findings Show Fatigue Crack Caused Keystone Pipeline Oil Spill” • A fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline led to an oil spill in North Dakota this year that released thousands of barrels of oil onto farmland, said pipeline operator South Bow. Mechanical and metallurgical analysis found the pipe and welds met industry standards. [ABC News]

Pipe for Keystone (shannonpatrick17, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped)

¶ “Looking To The Future: Kamala Harris, Gen Z, And Climate Action” • In her book, 107 Days, Kamala Harris looks at positions on which she based her campaign policy vision. Climate change was not at the forefront. But people in Gen Z are keenly aware of the existential crisis. Globally, 80% report having been personally affected by climate change. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Toyota Commissions New Battery Factory And Pledges $10 Billion Investment In US ” • Toyota has announced the start of production at its new battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina. It is Toyota’s eleventh US plant and the company’s first battery plant outside of Japan. The facility cost $14 billion and will create up to 5,100 American jobs. [CleanTechnica]

Factory (Toyota Motor of North America)

¶ “Somebody Is Losing The War On EVs, Bigly” • US President Donald Trump has been waging war on electric vehicles all year with some notable success, but his inevitable loss is already in the cards. One really good example is the Volkswagen offshoot Scout Motors, which is still on track to launch its first EVs into the US market in 2027. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “RWE Completes 100-MW US Solar Build” • RWE said it has completed construction of the 100-MW Lafitte solar project in Ouachita Parish, its first project in Louisiana. The company said the project will be fully online and generating energy by the end of the year. It said Lafitte Solar has a long-term power purchase agreement with Meta. [reNews]

Solar system (RWE image)

¶ “One Farmer Set Off A Solar Energy Boom In Minnesota; Ten Years Later, Here’s How It Worked Out” • One farmer’s solar purchase ten years ago was the start of something big. Neighbors and clean energy companies began to see opportunities that made Chisago County a hub for solar power. But some people still wonder about the idea. [St Croix 360]

¶ “Groups Warn Trump Executive Orders Would Spike Cancers Caused by Exposure to Nuclear Radiation” • More than forty civil society groups signed a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, calling on officials not to revise its Standards for Protection Against Radiation, as they were directed to earlier this year by Trump. [Common Dreams]

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World:

¶ “World Has ‘Virtually Exhausted’ Its Carbon Budget” • Fossil fuel emissions are set to reach a record high in 2025, according to the annual Global Carbon Budget Report. It warns that the remaining carbon budget to keep global warming under 1.5°C is now “virtually exhausted,” and keeping global warming to that limit is “no longer plausible.” [Euronews]

Cement plant (Anthony Maw, Unsplash)

¶ “Ukraine Anti-Corruption Investigation: Kyiv To Audit All State-Owned Companies” • Kyiv will audit all state-owned companies amid the anti-corruption investigation around the energy company Energoatom. “Eradicating corruption is a matter of honour and dignity,” the prime minister said as he announced the decision. [Euronews]

¶ “South Korean Growers Sue State Power Utility, Blaming Them For Climate Change And Crop Damage” • Several South Korean farmers are suing state utility Korea Electric Power Corporation and its power-generating subsidiaries, alleging that their use of coal and other fossil fuels has accelerated climate change and damaged their crops. [ABC News]

Farmland in South Korea (riNux, CC BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “EVs At 98.4% Share In Norway” • October’s sales totals saw combined EVs take 98.4% share in Norway, comprising 97.4% full Battery EVs and 1.0% Plugin Hybrid EVs. These compare with last year’s figures of 95.6% combined, 94.0% BEV and 1.5% PHEV. Diesel sales are still 1%, and will do so until BEVs can cover all niches at all price points. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Iceland Warns Slower AMOC Is A Security Threat To The Nation” • The Iceland Review reported that the government of Iceland has declared the slowing or collapse of the AMOC to be a security threat to the country and has added the potential failure of that ocean current to the agenda of the country’s National Security Council. [CleanTechnica]

Reykjavík (Tom Podmore, Unsplash)

¶ “Voltalia Delivers First Power At Sarimay” • Electricity is now being generated at Voltalia’s 126-MW Sarimay Solar project in Uzbekistan. The company said the milestone marks a decisive step towards full commissioning, with construction launched in May 2024 now in its final stage. Sarimay is backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement. [reNews]

¶ “Vestas Nacelles Land At Baltic Power” • The first three 15-MW turbines with nacelles from Vestas’ Szczecin factory have been installed at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. Developers Northland Power and Orlen said it was a milestone for Poland’s emerging offshore wind industry, with several of the project’s 76 nacelles to be produced in West Pomerania. [reNews]

Turbine installation (Image by Northland Power and Orlen)

¶ “UK Breaks Yearly Record For Rooftop Solar PV Installations” • UK rooftop solar PV installations have hit 206,682 so far in 2025, according to figures from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. The number is a record for the sector that has pushed the total number of certified small-scale solar installations in the UK to 1.85 million. [Solar Power Portal]

US:

¶ “Drought Linked To Increased Conflict Between Humans And Wildlife In California” • Researchers in California pinpointed an unexpected impact of climate change in the state: an increase in human-wildlife conflict due to prolonged, climate-exacerbated droughts. Clashes between humans and wildlife rose after long stretches of reduced precipitation. [ABC News]

Lake in California (Simon Hurry, Unsplash)

¶ “Evacuation Warnings As Heavy Rain Could Slam California Burn Scar Areas” • Evacuation warnings are in place for parts of Southern California as an incoming storm could bring mudslides and debris flows to burn scar areas. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that emergency resources will be pre-deployed ahead of the storm. [ABC News]

¶ “US President Caught Napping By US Solar Industry” • US President Donald Trump’s war on the US solar industry is going sideways. And so it may for a while. A report from Deloitte outlines how the domestic solar industry can survive, recover, and persist long after President Trump leaves office in 2029. We can hope that will be peaceful. [CleanTechnica]

Agrivoltaics with an electric tractor (NREL image)

¶ “As EV Sales Slide, Tesla Will Adopt Its Own Semi Electric Trucks” • Tesla CEO Elon Musk first teased the idea of producing a Tesla-branded heavy-duty electric truck back in 2017. After all that delay, volume production of the Tesla Semi may arrive next year. The question will then be one of sales, as the US EV market is in pretty tough shape. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Invenergy, EnergyRe Shelve Leading Light” • Invenergy and EnergyRe have told regulators in the US it can no longer move forward with the 2400-MW Leading Light offshore wind farm. The developers stated they can’t go forward on the project off New Jersey due to to market headwinds. They said they regret the decision but see no path forward. [reNews]

Offshore wind farm (Herztier Kang, Unsplash)

¶ “Rio Tinto Inks New Wind Power Deal To Advance Kennecott Decarbonisation” • Rio Tinto steps up its US decarbonisation strategy with a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement that will supply 78.5 MW of renewable energy from TerraGen’s newly completed Monte Cristo I wind farm in Texas to its Kennecott copper operations in Utah. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “US Must Subsidize Trump’s Nuclear Revival, Bechtel Chief Says ” • Craig Albert, head of construction firm Bechtel, credited by the Financial Times for “rescuing” the Vogtle nuclear project in Georgia, told that paper that if the government wants Donald Trump’s nuclear construction expansion to get going, it should be willing to pick up part of the costs. [OilPrice.com]

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Science and Technology:

¶ “US President Can’t Stop Tandem Perovskite Solar Cells” • The Shockley-Queisser limit sets the conversion efficiency for a single junction solar cell at under 33.7%. But it doesn’t apply to perovskites, and they are starting to come to market. Donald Trump may want progress to stop on his command, but that’s not how progress works. [CleanTechnica]

Researchers at Poly U in Hong Kong (Poly U via Eurekalert)

World:

¶ “Fossil Fuel Emissions Rise Again, But Renewables Boom Offers Hope For Climate” • The world’s burning of fossil fuels is set to release more planet-warming carbon dioxide this year than ever before, data shows. But emissions grow slower than they had, and renewables are taking off, providing hope that the world’s warming trend can be curbed. [BBC]

¶ “UK’s First Small Nuclear Power Station To Be Built In North Wales” • A first-of-its-kind nuclear power station is to be built on Anglesey, at a cost of billions of pounds. The plant at Wylfa will have the UK’s first three small modular reactors. Work is due to start next year with the aim of generating electric power by the mid 2030s. [BBC]

Small modular reactor plant (Rolls Royce image)

¶ “UN COP30 Climate Report Says Sustainable Cooling Essential To Cut Emissions And Save Lives” • Sustainable cooling must be prioritised as part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the UN said in a report published at the COP30 climate talks. UN Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen said cooling is vital. [Euronews]

¶ “Countries Commit To Tackling Climate Disinformation At UN Climate Summit” • Climate disinformation and information integrity are on the agenda at the UN climate summit for the first time this year. Brazilian President Lula da Silva opened COP30 in the Amazonian city of Belém with a call for world leaders to “defeat” climate deniers. [Euronews]

Belém (jose amaro silva, Unsplash)

¶ “Crocodile Economics Comes to Africa: Trade, Solar, and the New Energy Map” • “Crocodile economics” is a metaphor that covers the widening gap between economic growth and GHG emissions. The metaphor is simple but powerful: GDP rises as emissions fall, creating what looks like a crocodile’s jaws. Over 80% of the world shows that trend. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Light Pollution May Be Driving Ecosystems To Release More Carbon” • Researchers found that pollution of artificial light increased ecosystem respiration: plants, microbes, and animals released more carbon dioxide, but there is no corresponding increase in photosynthesis, the plant process that removes it from the atmosphere. [Euronews]

Los Angeles at night (Saad Chaudhry, Unsplash)

¶ “China Is Changing The Global Balance Of Political Power With Renewables” • Today, the energy market is shifting. The key to the shift is China, a renewable energy superpower. Having saturated its own market with solar panels, wind turbines and batteries, Chinese companies are now exporting their wares to the countries that need them. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Wood Mackenzie Hails AR7 Offshore ‘Win-Win'” • Wood Mackenzie has claimed that the UK’s Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7 could deliver stability and value to the offshore wind sector after recent setbacks in previous auctions, despite a lower than expected £900 million budget. It expects around 5.5 GW to be awarded. [reNews]

Offshore windfarm construction (RWE image)

¶ “Bosch Introduces 800-Volt Platform For Farm Tractors And Other Machinery” • Converting farm machinery to battery-electric systems is not easy. Unlike cars, which coast along at part throttle much of the time, a tractor is expected to work hard for hours on end. As the car industry transitions to EVs, Bosch is joining it with work vehicles. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “How Pacific Nations Plan To Go From Spending Up To 25% Of GDP On Fossil Fuels To Using 100% Renewables” • For decades, highly exposed Pacific island countries have led the global fight on climate change. Now they are leading the way again. Their plan is to be the world’s first region powered 100% by renewables and energy storage. [Down To Earth]

Samoa (gabriel xu, Unsplash)

¶ “Acciona To Build 1-GWh Battery In Chile” • Acciona Energia has announced plans to install a 200-MW, 1-GWh battery system at its 238-MW Malgarida PV complex in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The project, which is expected to come online in early 2027, will be among the largest battery storage systems in Latin America, according to the company. [reNews]

US:

¶ “Waymo Takes The Freeway (With A Note On Waymo’s Approach)” • Waymo operates in a growing list of cities, but it has historically avoided getting on freeways because freeways have their own challenges. Now, Waymo has announced that it is going to start giving customers rides on freeways in the Bay Area and expanding, without safety drivers. [CleanTechnica]

Waymo driverless car (Hoseung Han, Unsplash)

¶ “Plug-In Solar Could Bring Affordable Energy To 60 Million Americans” • Most Americans love the idea of going solar, but many can’t. Apartment dwellers, other renters, and low-income families are among them. A white paper from Bright Saver and its research partners says plug-in solar could change that story almost overnight. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Vermont’s Green Lantern Solar Acquired By New Renewable Energy Developer” • Dispatch Energy, based in New York, has announced acquisition of Vermont community and commercial solar developer Green Lantern Solar. Dispatch Energy, founded in 2024, will acquire over 64 projects from GLS at various stages of development and operations. [Solar Power World]

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World:

¶ “Have China’s Carbon Emissions Peaked? New Analysis Shows They Haven’t Risen In 18 Months” • China is the world’s largest polluter by total annual emissions. The country, which is heavily reliant on coal for energy, makes up 30% of global emissions. An analysis finds that the country’s emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months. [Euronews]

Great Wall of China (Hanson Lu, Unsplash)

¶ “Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog Probes Large-Scale Energy Sector Scheme” • Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau is reportedly investigating a large corruption scheme in the country’s energy sector. It involves the state nuclear power operator, Energoatom. A 15-month investigation and 1,000 hours of wiretaps led to seventy raids. [Euronews]

¶ “Tesla’s Hail Mary: Signs Of Progress Vs Historical Concerns” • Tesla sales are down globally, and there have been no successful product launches since the Model Y. It doesn’t look good. But Tesla staff has worked hard, and there has clearly been progress. A key is that it is not focused on incremental improvements, but instead on revolutionary ones. [CleanTechnica]

Tesla Cybercab (Avda, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Long Duration Batteries + Solar Replace Coal Mines And Gas Extraction” • Batteries are an integral part of that to store and time shift Australia’s abundant solar resources, and they make for some good news stories. We can start with attempts by the new conservative government in Queensland to slow the renewable energy transition. They are failing. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Cows, Jamaica, And Solar: Winning The Clean Energy Revolution” • Developing solar with cattle presents a major opportunity to expand solar energy, given the vast size of the US beef industry. There are other advantages and things that are changing, however, as solar comes through on emergencies and security for places like Jamaica. [CleanTechnica]

Solar farm with sheep (Silicon Ranch image)

¶ “IEA Says Faster Transition To Renewables Equals Lower Household Prices” • The best way to reduce household power prices is to adopt renewable energy faster, says the International Energy Agency. The finding was included in the organisation’s 2025 World Energy Outlook, which said the move to renewables is a proven path. [Renew Economy]

¶ “SSE Unveils £33 Billion Grid Investment Drive” • SSE has unveiled its “Transformation for Growth” plan, a £33 billion fully funded five-year investment plan that will significantly increase its focus on UK electricity networks in what the company says is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to upgrade national energy infrastructure. [reNews]

Transmission towers and lines (SSE image)

¶ “How AI And Electrification Are Transforming The Power Grid” • Renewable energy is facing a two-pronged problem: too many new clean energy projects without a grid to plug into, and too much clean energy already on the grid at times when no one needs it. But all of this is about to change as the world’s rate of electrification heads into overdrive. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Ørsted Claims Green Transformation Complete” • Ørsted claimed it will be the first energy company to complete a green transformation after it met its 2025 decarbonisation target. The Danish utility said the achievement marks the culmination of its transition from one of the most fossil-fuel-intensive utilities in Europe to a renewable energy major. [reNews]

Hornsea offshore windfarm (Ørsted image)

¶ “Austria Appeals To EU’s Top Court To Drop ‘Sustainable’ Label For Nuclear Energy” • Austria will ask the Court of Justice of the European Union for help in its fight against the official classification of nuclear energy as “sustainable.” The newspaper Der Standard reported the story with reference to sources from the Austrian environment ministry. [Brussels Signal]

¶ “Enercon Deploys New Push Barge For Turbine Transport” • Enercon finished the first transport of wind turbine components using its new push barge Rhenus Berlin I, marking a milestone in the company’s project logistics operations. They were unloaded at the Port of Emden and sent by land to the Emlichheim wind farm site. [reNews]

Rhenus Berlin I (Enercon image)

US:

¶ “Solar Power To Be Developed In Louisiana Project” • Treaty Oak Clean Energy recently announced it signed agreements with the technology company Meta for two solar projects totaling 385 MW in Louisiana. The solar projects are backed Meta through the power purchase agreements. Chris Elrod, Co-Founder and CEO, gave an interview. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Expects To Add 32 More Gigawatts Of Solar Power In Next Twelve Months” • Electricity demand in the US is going through the roof, and solar is the one domestic energy resource that is most abundant, accessible, and economical. The US EIA issued a report on November 10. It says 32 GW of solar are coming in the next twelve months. [CleanTechnica]

Solar power (Werner Slocum, NREL)

¶ “Tesla Sales Crater As Top Executives Flee” • Sales are bad for Tesla in Germany. And they are equally bad in China. By in the United States, it is not just customers who are fleeing. Two more senior executives exited the company, according to Bloomberg Hyperdrive, Siddhant Awasthi and Emmanuel Lamacchia, both program managers. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “TotalEnergies Inks 15-year Solar Deal” • TotalEnergies signed a 15-year power purchase agreement to supply Google with electricity from its Montpelier solar farm in Ohio. The nearly complete facility is connected to the PJM grid, the largest US electricity system, and will support Google’s Ohio data center operations with 1.5 TWh. [reNews]

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World:

¶ “European Parliament’s Environment Group Backs Deal On CO₂ Emission Cut By 2040” • European lawmakers in the European Parliament’s environment committee backed the revision of the bloc’s climate law on Monday which sets the EU27 to cut 90% greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. One key point is a target of a 90% reduction by 2040. [Euronews]

Thermal power plant (Viktor Kiryanov, Unsplash)

¶ “EU Backs Global Carbon Market Alliance To Crack Down On CO₂ Emissions” • The EU and Brazil called on other nations to recognise carbon pricing as a pragmatic way to cut emissions and fund the green transition. The revenue would help countries implement their national climate plans and deliver on the Paris Agreement of COP21. [Euronews]

¶ “BYD Has An Aggressive Plan To Expand Into Foreign Markets” • China is supposedly a communist country, but its economy is the closest thing we have ever seen to bare knuckle capitalism where “kill or be killed” is the modus operandi. BYD understands this better than most and is doing everything in its power to win King Of The Mountain bragging rights. [CleanTechnica]

BYD Song Pro DM-i (BYD image)

¶ “Big Batteries Create Skinny Ducks, Reduce Gas” • Along with a boom in home batteries in Australia, thanks to the government’s Cheaper Home Battery program, there is also an explosion in the numbers of big batteries proposed, built, and commissioned in the country. Gone are the days when opponents scoffed at the Hornsdale Power Reserve. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “RWE Completes Foundation Works At The 1.1-GW Thor Wind Farm” • RWE has completed installation of all foundations for the Thor offshore wind farm, marking a major construction milestone for Denmark’s largest offshore wind project. The last of 72 monopiles was installed, and the remaining secondary steel structures are completed. [reNews]

Monopile installation (RWE image)

¶ “Reliance Power Awarded 750 MW, 3,000 MWh In SJVN’s FDRE Tender” • Reliance Power arm, Reliance Nu Energies, received the letter of award for the largest allocation in SJVN’s tender for 1,500 MW, 6,000 MWh of firm and dispatchable renewable energy. It secured 50% of the total tender allocation in the competitive bidding. [pv magazine India]

¶ “Renewables Are Growth Story Of Century, COP30 Told” • The transition to renewable energy and away from fossil fuels is the growth story of the century, and those opting out face stagnation and higher prices while other economies surge ahead, the UN’s climate chief Simon Stiel told the opening session of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. [reNews]

Simon Stiel (UN image)

¶ “France To Reach 163.1 GW Of Renewable Capacity By 2035” • France is accelerating its shift toward clean energy, supported by rapid deployment of wind and solar power, modernization of hydropower, and strong government policy backing. The total French renewable power capacity is expected to rise from 59.1 GW in 2024 to 163.1 GW by 2035. [Review Energy]

¶ “SSE, FuturEnergy Start Drumnahough Construction” • SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland started pre-construction works ahead of full construction of the 58-MW Drumnahough Wind Farm in County Donegal. The €120 million project will comprise twelve turbines, an on-site substation, and access roads across uplands about 13 km from Letterkenny. [reNews]

Wind turbine (SSE Renewables image)

¶ “Deal Signed For Huge Solar Battery Hybrid In Queensland, Confounding LNP Government Renewable Modeling” • EDP Renewables signed an exclusivity deal with QIC, the Queensland Investment Corporation, for development of its Punchs Creek solar battery hybrid project, confounding the modeling in the state government’s energy roadmap. [Renew Economy]

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¶ “Tesla Cybertruck Executive Leaving The Automaker” • A Tesla program manager, Siddhant Awasthi, is leaving the company after eight years. He led the programs for the Cybertruck and Model 3. This comes soon after Musk won a shareholder vote that would give him stock worth $1 trillion if its performance targets are hit over the next decade. [ABC News]

Cybertruck (Maxim, Unsplash)

¶ “When Hydrogen Maintenance Meets Meltdown: Inside Plug Power’s Desperation Phase” • Plug Power’s announcement that it is suspending work on its DOE–backed green hydrogen projects marks a sobering turning point. Most companies would fight to get a $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the federal government. Plug Power is walking away from it. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Flow Battery Technology Is Heading Overseas” • Quino Energy, a flow battery startup based in California, is bringing its Harvard-pedigree technology to the world. It’s another example of the continued influence of US innovators on decarbonization efforts worldwide, regardless of this year’s abrupt shift in federal energy policy. [CleanTechnica]

Quino Energy flow battery (Courtesy of Quino Energy)

¶ “US Army Launches Bold New Nuclear Reactor Program” • Many public and private sectors are reducing their reliance on dirty energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas, and the US Army is among them. The Army and the DOE are developing and installing nuclear microreactors on bases throughout the country. [The Cool Down]

¶ “Nuclear Power Will Get The Most Energy Department Loans, Chris Wright Says” • Nuclear power will receive most of the money from the DOE’s loan office as the Trump administration pushes to quickly break ground on new reactors, Secretary Chris Wright said. He added, “We have significant lending authority at the loan program office.” [CNBC]

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¶ “Landmark Paris Agreement Set A Path To Slow Warming. The World Strayed From It” • Global warming has got nastier faster than society has been able to wean itself from burning fuels, several scientists and officials said. There has been progress. Over 1°C (1.8°F) has been shaved off future warming projections since 2015. But it is not enough. [ABC News]

Sad end of a glacier (Zile Huma, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “Biggest Polluters Skip COP30 For Europe To Pick Up Climate Tab” • European leaders gather at the COP30 to discuss climate mitigation and financing for developing countries, but the world’s biggest polluters won’t attend the UN’s annual climate summit as it kicks off in the Brazilian city of Belém. The US, China, and India will skip the meeting. [Euronews]

¶ “Hydrogen, Measured Properly: What 2,000 Projects Reveal About Its Climate Value” • A study in Nature Energy, did a rare thing with hydrogen. It assessed full life-cycles of thousands of hydrogen projects, drawing clear boundaries between what helps and what wastes effort. It showed that hydrogen makes sense in only a few industrial applications. [CleanTechnica]

Hydrogen concept car in 2019 (Darren Halstead, Unsplash)

¶ “EVs Take 65.7% Share In Sweden, As Transition Slows” • In October, plugin EVs took a 65.7% share in Sweden, up from 62.2% year-over-year. The battery EV share grew marginally YOY, and the plugin hybrid EV share increased. Overall auto volume was 24,078 units, down 4% YOY. The Volvo EX40 was the best-selling BEV in October. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “GWEC Urges Japan To Reform Offshore Wind Auctions” • Japan must urgently reform its offshore wind auction system and establish a public-private forum to guide policy and investment if it is to regain momentum in its clean energy transition, says a white paper by the Global Wind Energy Council and renewable energy consultancy OWC. [reNews]

Offshore windpower (GWEC image)

¶ “Ming Yang Partners With ORE Catapult On Turbine Testing” • Ming Yang Smart Energy has signed its first testing agreement with the UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to validate the main bearing for its 18.5-MW offshore wind turbine. Under the contract, the test piece will be tested under simulated real-world offshore conditions. [reNews]

¶ “Denmark Adjusts Offshore Tender Blueprint” • Denmark’s Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities introduced changes to the framework for its upcoming offshore wind tenders, adjusting project timelines, financial caps, and capacity limits for three major sites: the North Sea Mid, North Sea South, and Hesselø offshore wind farms. [reNews]

Offshore wind farm (insung yoon, Unsplash)

¶ “UNDP Says Over 6,400 Facilities In Afghanistan Now Powered By Solar Energy” • The UN Development Programme said more than 6,400 facilities across Afghanistan have been equipped with solar energy since 2021. These include 5,462 healthcare centers, 153 schools, and 854 small businesses, many of which are led by women. [Khaama Press]

¶ “Railway Electrification: A Path To Net Zero Carbon Emission By 2030” • February 3, 1925 was the day when Indian Railways began its journey of electrification. After 100 years, the journey is nearly complete. As of August 2025, approximately 99.1% of the broad-gauge network had been electrified, 69,154 km out of a total of 69,800 km. [Metro Rail News]

Indian train (Prakash Rao, Unsplash)

¶ “India’s Clean Power Push Nears One-Third Of Total” • In India, non-hydrocarbon sources provide closer to 33% of all electricity, the country’s Central Electricity Authority reported, as cited by the Times of India. In April through September, hydro, nuclear, wind, and solar produced 31.3% of the total, up from 27.1% a year earlier. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “How Britain’s Wind Boom Has Reduced Energy Bills” • The UK now generates more electricity from wind than from fossil fuels, marking a historic milestone in its green transition. A UCL study found that wind power reduced consumer energy bills by $137 billion between 2010 and 2023. Wind capacity projected to exceed 67 GW by 2030. [OilPrice.com]

Wind farm in Scotland (Bjmullan, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped)

¶ “New Mystery Drones Over Belgium’s Doel Nuclear Plant Spark Security Fears” • Three unidentified drones were detected flying over Belgium’s Doel nuclear power plant on Sunday, November 9. According to Deutsche Welle, the incident occurred near the city of Antwerp, at the Doel plan. A spokesperson for Engie confirmed the sightings. [Kyiv Post]

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¶ “Electric SUVs Are Everywhere. Now Automakers Have To Get Consumers To Buy Them” • There are plenty of Electric SUVs at dealerships, giving consumers a wide choice. But the question industry watchers are asking is: Will consumers buy them? The $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs expired on September 30. But some EVs are still selling. [ABC News]

The 2026 Lucid Gravity SUV (Lucid image)

¶ “A Flood Inside A Coal Mine In West Virginia Has Trapped A Coal Miner Inside” • Emergency responders were hoping to use an underwater drone to reach a miner trapped deep inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine, authorities said. The Rolling Thunder mine flooded when a crew hit a previously unknown pocket of water in it. [ABC News]

¶ “How Will Boston And Other Coastal Cities Fight Sea Level Rise?” • Due to complex factors, water levels are not rising at the same speed everywhere. A particular set of factors makes the US South particularly vulnerable. Some states have laws requiring the largest GHG-emittors to pay into superfunds. Massachusetts may do the same. [CleanTechnica]

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¶ “Deep-Sea Mining Waste Could Disrupt Marine Food Chains, A Study Says” • Drilling for minerals deep in the ocean could have immense consequences for the tiny animals at the core of the vast marine food web. Deep-sea mining means drilling the seafloor for “polymetallic nodules” loaded with critical minerals including copper, iron, zinc, and more. [Euronews]

Manganese nodules (James Hein, USGS, CC0 1.0)

¶ “Royal Society Report: Geoengineering Is A Really Bad Idea” • Geoengineering is often suggested as a way to address climate change. But a recent report by the UK’s Royal Society calls it the “least bad” solution to global overheating, which assumes the best solution – transitioning the world to zero emissions – just ain’t gonna happen. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Renewable Energy Infrastructure Resilience Tested As Fung-Wong Nears The Philippines” • As supertyphoon Fung-Wong approaches the Philippines, possibly intensifying to Category 5, it tests an important question: Can renewable energy facilities, often seen as delicate compared to those of traditional power, survive extreme conditions? [CleanTechnica]

Fung-wong (Japan Meteorological Agency, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “Tenaga Takes Multi-Pronged Approach Towards Renewable Energy” • Malaysian utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd is intensifying its sustainability journey under its Net Zero 2050 plan, based on renewable initiatives including hybrid hydro-floating solar projects, hydrogen partnerships, and a flexible cross-border grid for renewable integration. [The Edge Malaysia]

¶ “Kenyan Electric Mobility Firm Roam Launches Crowdfunding Campaign” • Kenya’s electric motorcycle sector is starting to gain traction. Market share of electric motorcycles jumped from 0% to 7% in just over 3 years (2021–2024). And in the first 8 months of 2025, electric motorcycles made up 10% of new motorcycle registrations in Kenya. [CleanTechnica]|

On the road (Roam image)

¶ “Ukraine Scrambles For Energy With Power Generation At ‘Zero’” • Ukraine scrambled to turn lights and heating back on after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure, with the state’s power provider saying its generating capacity was reduced to “zero.” Moscow launched hundreds of drones at energy sites across the country overnight. [Kyiv Post]

¶ “Chinese-Built Wind Power Project Improves Lives In South Africa” • Completed in 2017, the De Aar Wind Power Project stands as a flagship example of China-South Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. Beyond delivering green energy, developer Longyuan SA nurtured local talent, improved livelihoods and stimulated regional growth. [Xinhua]

Wind turbines in South Africa (Warren Rohner, CC BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “IAEA Confirms Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Runs On Reserve Power Again” • After months of work, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant regained backup power – for the first time in six months, the facility has been connected to the grid via the 330 kV line, according to a post by the International Atomic Energy Agency on X. [RBC-Ukraine]

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¶ “Epsilon Advanced Materials Anticipates EV Batteries For 1 Million US-Made EVs Per Year” • Leading Indian energy storage firm Epsilon Advanced Materials locked in a supply of precursors to feed a graphite anode factory it is building in North Carolina. EAM anticipates pumping out enough product to supply about 1 million EVs per year. [CleanTechnica]

Factory in North Carolina (From EAM via businesswire.com)

¶ “Could You Drive An Older Used Tesla Model 3 For Half The Cost Of A Newer Used Honda Civic?” • Tesla is increasing the number of states where you can lease a used Tesla EV. In the last month, the number has grown to seventeen. Why lease a used Tesla? One thing to note is that leasing one could be a better deal than a much newer Honda Civic. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The Rise Of Perovskite Solar Cells, The Fall Of Fossil Fuels” • Solar power is the fastest, most economical way to put more energy on the US grid, but things are about to get a lot more interesting. There is a new crop of PV technologies set to emerge from the lab. And perovskite solar cells are finally starting to hit the marketplace. [CleanTechnica]

Test of tandem solar cells (Screenshot from Swift Solar)

¶ “Energy Company Serving 38 States Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy” • Trump administration policies have been destructive to renewable energy firms. Pine Gates Renewables, which operates in 38 US States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on November 6. Pine Gate is entering into a series of agreements with its lenders. [MSN]

¶ “Trump Seeks to Speed Large Power Projects to Meet Demand Of AI” • The federal government seeks to speed development of power plants, power lines, and other energy projects to help meet the power demands from AI and manufacturing. The US DOE warns of power outages as coal plants close, but Trump opposes wind and solar power. [The Business Download]

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¶ “Could Brazil’s Ambitious ‘Tropical Forests Forever’ Fund Help Curb Deforestation?” • Last year, the Brazilian government had proposed a plan to pay countries to preserve tropical forests. Over the past few months, they have finalized details and gained support. At COP30, they unveiled the long-awaited details of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility. [Euronews]

Rain forest (H Yount, Unsplash)

¶ “Despite Widespread Belief In Climate Policy, Disinformation Still Seeds Doubt Ahead Of COP30” • A report from watchdog Climate Action Against Disinformation has looked at climate disinformation in the lead-up to COP30, and the major players fueling it. It found a massive increase in disinformation related to the UN climate conference. [Euronews]

¶ “Canadian Ports Can Use The 2025 Federal Budget To Win Trade And Cut Diesel” • The 2025 Canadian federal budget contains a Trade Diversification Corridors Fund that commits $5 billion over seven years to investments in port, rail, airport, and digital infrastructure. The official language is about bolstering supply chains and export gateways. [CleanTechnica]

Vancouver (Mike Benna, Unsplash)

¶ “How Electric Classic Cars Is Electrifying Icons And Smoking Tires” • Electric Classic Cars, a Welsh company, gives second life to some of the most beautiful cars from days gone past by use of a new generation of electric battery packs and motors. They’ve developed custom kits that allow them to rapidly electrify classic vehicles. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “$10 Trillion Invested In Clean Tech Since Paris Agreements” • This week, Bloomberg reported that $10 trillion has been invested in clean tech since the Paris climate agreements were signed in a decade ago. Annual energy transition investment were over $2 trillion in 2024, and Carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector may have peaked. [CleanTechnica]

Carbon emissions and wealth (Oxfam image)

¶ “Industry Welcomes Sweden’s Revenue Sharing Plan” • The wind industry welcomed the Swedish government’s proposals for a revenue sharing scheme for people living near wind farms. Trade group Green Power Sweden said the proposals form an important step to increase local participation and create better conditions for wind energy development. [reNews]

¶ “Belfast Gets Marshaling Job For 3-GW At Morgan And Mona” • Plans for an offshore wind hub in Belfast took a significant step forward with an agreement worth over £100 million with the developers of the Mona and Morgan offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea. EnBW and JERA Nex bp signed a lease for a terminal to serve as an assembly and marshaling base. [reNews]

Belfast harbor (Belfast Harbour image)

¶ “Major Solar Power Plant To Replace Coal-Burner” • A 430-MW solar power plant is being established at Matarbari in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, instead of planned coal-fired facilities. The site had been chosen for developing coal-fired power plants, but the government rescinded the plan. Now the land will be used for generation of clean energy. [Bangi News]

¶ “$900 Million From China To Accelerate Indonesia’s 100-GW Solar Ambition” • Indonesia’s ambition to build 100 GW of solar energy has received investment support from China through the Belt and Road Initiative scheme, with a potential value of $900 million, observers say. This investment is projected to help drive the pace of energy transition. [tanahair.net]

Solar panels (Soren H, Unsplash)

¶ “Ceasefire Is Declared Near The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant For Repairs” • A ceasefire mediated by the International Atomic Energy Agency has begun near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to enable repairs to be carried out to improve the plant’s connection to the power grid and prevent a nuclear catastrophe. [Ukrainska Pravda]

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¶ “Shocker: Trump Lost The EV Charging Station Battle” • Like a fish out of water trying to flop its way back to safety, President Trump has been floundering from one self-made disaster to another. Now he is faced with the disturbing reality of failure, with the nation’s EV charging station network serving as an impressive example. [CleanTechnica]

NEVI-funded EV charging station (courtesy of Joint Office)

¶ “Half A Million Pennsylvanians Power Homes And Cars With Clean Energy” • More than 500,000 Pennsylvanians are now using clean energy to power their homes, vehicles, and daily lives, a report from the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center and the Frontier Group says. It shows how quickly people can embrace renewable technology. [MyChesCo]

¶ “Sheep Will Frolic In Massive Texas Solar Power Plant” • Enel has just announced the official start of operations at its GulfStar solar power plant with energy storage. The project in Wharton County, Texas, is a 556-MW facility, Enel’s largest power plant to date in the US. It is also the biggest of its facilities to make room for sheep grazing. [CleanTechnica]

Solar power plant with sheep (Enel image)

¶ “The Texas Energy Experiment” • An important experiment is being conducted in Texas. It will demonstrate the relative merits of electricity production using fossil fuels versus solar and wind based upon cost, availability and reliability. Texas is the biggest oil producer. But Texas is also the biggest intaller of wind, solar, and battery power. [RealClearEnergy]

¶ “Appeals Officer Rules Against Pilgrim Nuclear In Radioactive Water Discharge Case” • A state appeals officer ruled against the owner of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. Holtec International was appealing a state Department of Environmental Protection decision that denied permission to discharge radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. [capeandislands.org]

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¶ “Commission Unveils Nearly €3 Billion To Scale Up Green Fuels For Aviation And Maritime Transport” • The European Commission announced a €2.9 billion plan to scale up funding for green fuels by 2027 to curb CO₂ emissions from aviation and maritime transport. Together they are roughly 26.4% of EU transport-sector emissions. [Euronews]

Container ship in port (william william, Unsplash)

¶ “2025 Is On Track To Be Among The Three Warmest Years On Record” • October 2025 was the third-warmest month on record, data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service shows. Copernicus says 2025 is almost certain to finish in the number two or number three place. Currently, the second-warmest year is 2023, and the warmest is 2024. [Euronews]

¶ “XPENG Unveils A868: A Leap Toward Long-Range Flying Mobility” • XPENG Aridge pulled back the curtain on what could be the future of intercity travel. The A868 Vertical Take-Off and Landing flying car represents more than just another concept vehicle. It’s a signal that the VTOL flying car is entering a new phase of development. [CleanTechnica]

XPENG Flying Car and the Land Carrier (XPENG image)

¶ “Zero Emission Fuel Cells Will Replace Kerosene In Fifteen Cessna Caravan Utility Planes” • The EU Innovation Fund has greenlighted a €21.4 million grant to the US-UK firm ZeroAvia. The funds will support a pilot project under which ZeroAvia will retrofit fifteen Cessna Caravan aircraft with its ZA600 hydrogen fuel cell electric engines. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “RWE Finishes Nordseecluster A foundation Installation” • RWE completed installation of all wind turbine foundations for its 660-MW Nordseecluster A project in the German North Sea. RWE said all 44 monopiles and accompanying secondary steel structures were installed, marking a milestone in construction of the 1.6-GW Nordseecluster. [reNews]

Offshore installation (RWE image)

¶ “Ember Predicts Record Renewables Surge In 2025” • Ember said the world is on track to add record renewable capacity again in 2025. The think tank said monthly solar and wind deployment data to September indicate 793 GW of additions in 2025, up 11% from 717 GW in 2024. The group projected that solar additions would rise 9% and wind 21%. [reNews]

¶ “Scotland Approves 152-MW Wind Farm Double” • The Scottish government has granted planning permission for two onshore wind farms totaling around 152 MW. Section 36 consent was awarded to Energiekontor’s 92.4-MW Craiginmoddie and to Statkraft’s 59.4-MW Knockronal, both in South Ayrshire. A third wind farm was refused due to visual effects. [reNews]

Wind turbines (Alex Eckermann, Unsplash)

¶ “Renewables To Account For 73.3% Of Australia’s Electricity By 2035” • Australia is in a rapid energy transition, driven by strong government policies, abundant solar and wind resources, and ambitious net zero targets. Renewables are forecast to account for 73.3% of the country’s total power production by 2035, data and analytics company GlobalData says. [Energy Global]

¶ “Hungary To Buy US Nuclear Fuel And Technology For Russian-Built Plant” • Hungary will sign a nuclear cooperation deal with the United States, including agreements to purchase American nuclear fuel and US technology for storing spent fuel at its Russian-built Paks nuclear power plant, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said. [News Azerbaijan]

Peter Szijjarto (IAEA Imagebank, CC BY-SA 2.0)

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¶ “USGS Designation For Coal Ignores Law” • The US Geological Survey added metallurgical coal to a list of “critical minerals,” which could let the Trump administration to steamroll bedrock environmental laws for mining it. Sierra Club and over a dozen other groups wrote to detail why met coal does not meet any of the criteria for this designation. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Elon Musk Awarded Nearly $1 Trillion Pay Package By Tesla Shareholders” • Tesla shareholders awarded CEO Elon Musk a pay package that could grant the tech entrepreneur nearly $1 trillion in compensation over the next decade. The full amount would only be delivered if Musk vaults the company from its present value of $1.1 trillion to $8.5 trillion. [ABC News]

Elon Musk at CPAC (Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “Sierra Club Wisconsin Applauds Data Center Accountability Legislation” • There is no requirement that data centers pay the full costs of extra infrastructure or the grid problems they cause. All ratepayers could be made to foot the bill for these massive energy users. New legislation gives safeguarding Wisconsin’s natural resources a priority. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “With Democrats In Charge, Spanberger Targets Lower Energy Bills And Higher Costs For Data Centers” • Fresh off a decisive election night, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is promising a sharp turn in Virginia’s energy policy, vowing to boost in-state power generation, lower costs, and force data centers to “pay their fair share.” [Virginia Mercury]

Abigail Spanberger at a rally (Adnan Masri, CC-BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Cuts To Renewable Energy Incentives Will Drive Up Costs For Consumers In Oklahoma” • Over 40% of Oklahoma’s energy generation comes from wind turbines, and solar companies are showing interest in building projects in the state. Yet Oklahoma’s position as a top-tier renewable energy producer may fade due to the One Big Beautiful Bill. [Oklahoma Voice]

¶ “The US Cut Climate-Changing Emissions While Its Economy More Than Doubled” • In the past thirty years, the population of the US rose 28% and the economy more than doubled. Yet US emissions from many of the activities that produce greenhouse gases have remained about the same. And emissions declined in the past ten years. [Down To Earth]

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¶ “Earth To Surpass 1.5°C Warming Threshold Within Next Decade” • The climate crisis is not a distant threat. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And record-breaking heat waves are reshaping our way of life. [ABC News]

Fur seals on a beach (NOAA, Unsplash)

¶ “Breath Of Relief As EU Commits To CO₂ Reduction Climate Goal Ahead Of COP30” • EU environment ministers agreed on the bloc’s domestic climate target to cut CO₂ emissions by 2040. They agreed on a range to set a 2035 climate target to reduce net GHG emissions by 66.25–72.5% below 1990 levels, covering all sectors of the economy and all GHGs. [Euronews]

¶ “Scientists Call on Global Leaders to Limit Crop Biofuels” • Ahead of the COP30 climate change negotiations, which open next week in Brazil, nearly 100 members of the global scientific community, including some from the Union of Concerned Scientists, signed on to a letter calling on global leaders to limit a dangerous expansion of biofuels. [CleanTechnica]

Corn field (Daren, Unsplash)

¶ “Three Free Hours of Power in Australia” • The Australian government advocates giving the public access to free electricity for three hours a day starting next July. The Solar Sharer energy reform will be available in  South Australia, New South Wales, and South East Queensland. Other states will join in 2027. Wise rate payers could save A$800 per year. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Dogger Bank To Deliver £6.1 Billion Boost” • Dogger Bank wind farm will boost the UK economy by £6 billion during its lifetime, according to an independent report published by BVG Associates. It said Dogger Bank will have 3.6 GW capacity when fully operational and will generate power meeting annual needs of around 6 million UK homes. [reNews]

Offshore wind farm construction (Dogger Bank Windfarm)

¶ “European Energy Signs Apple Solar Deal” • European Energy has signed a power purchase agreement with Apple in Australia. The company said electricity will be supplied from the 108-MW Lancaster solar park in Victoria, which is under construction and expected online next year. European Energy said Australia is a priority market. [reNews]

¶ “Renewable Energy Retailer Signs Off-Take Deal For Newest Solar Farm In NSW” • Renewable energy retailer Flow Power was become the first long term customer for the country’s newest solar farm, signing a deal to take 10% of the output from the recently commissioned 400-MW Stubbo facility in the central west region of New South Wales. [Renew Economy]

Stubbo solar farm (Photo from Acen Australia)

¶ “EDF Power Solutions, SPIC HHDC, And SAPCO Consortium Achieve Financial Close On 1,400 MW Of Arabian Solar Power Projects” • A consortium of EDF Power Solutions and SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Co, Ltd, along with Saudi Aramco Power Company, achieved financial close on two 1,400 MW of solar projects Saudi Arabia. [Yahoo Finance]

¶ “Green Projects Power Up China-ASEAN Ties” • Clean energy cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has increased dramatically over the past decade, with investment and installed capacity in joint hydropower, wind, and solar projects experiencing exponential growth, said officials and industry experts. [China Daily]

Wind farm in China (Chris Lim, CC BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “Ukraine Nuclear Warning By IAEA” • Russian strikes damaged nuclear substations in Ukraine, leading the International Atomic Energy Agency to issue a “critical” warning. Power to three nuclear power plants has been affected after Russian strikes on Thursday. The IAEA said its teams reported the losses of offsite power, which is needed for safe operation. [MSN]

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¶ “US Study Outlines Gains And Risks In Agrivoltaics” • A report from NREL describes how agrivoltaics – co-locating solar power generation with farming and grazing – can enable stakeholder engagement and while creating financial and regulatory hurdles for developers. One problem is opposition to solar development on farmland. [pv magazine International]

Sheep and solar energy (Vesper Energy)

¶ “Florida Judge Sanctions Tesla For Discovery Violations In Wrongful Death Lawsuit” • In the discovery process of a lawsuit, each side is to supply the other with requested evidence. In one suit in Florida, Tesla supplied such materials in a way that clearly seemed egregious. The judge was not amused, and he lowered the boom on Tesla.[CleanTechnica]

¶ “New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill Will Push The Solar Power Envelope” • NJ Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill came into Election Day 2025 ready to fight for abundant, affordable solar power for home-state ratepayers. She has three secret weapons in her pocket: brownfields, the community solar movement, and agrivoltaics. [CleanTechnica]

Mikie Sherrill (Screenshot from mikiesherrill.com)

¶ “EV Chargers To Be Installed In San Diego” • San Diego is working to install a great number of public EV chargers. “City officials are completing permitting and working out logistical details with San Diego Gas & Electric to install between 750 and 800 charging portals at 59 locations — 20 library branches and 39 pools or recreation centers.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “We Energies Hopes To Add Almost 3 GW To The Electric Grid To Help Meet Data Center Demand” • To meet expected surges in energy demand from data centers, We Energies plans to build and take ownership stakes in seven planned solar projects and one battery project, along with gas plants. It seeks the Wisconsin PUC’s approval the plan. [WPR]

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¶ “Antarctic Glacier Retreating At Rate Ten Times Faster Than Previously Measured: Study” • Glaciologists recorded a five-mile retreat in just two months on the Hektoria Glacier on the eastern Antarctic Peninsula, a rate almost ten times as fast as ever before measured for a grounded glacier, according to a paper published in Nature Geoscience. [ABC News]

Hektoria (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, CC BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “World Heading For 2.8°C Warming As UN Report Reveals Climate Pledges Are ‘Barely Moving The Needle'” • Ahead of COP30, the UN Environment Programme released its yearly UNEP Emissions Gap Report. It says global temperatures would rise by 2.3 to 2.5°C. Implementing only current policies would see global rise by 2.8°C. [Euronews]

¶ “How an Assembler In Guangzhou – Not A Gigafactory – Won The Flying Car Race” • Aridge, a subsidiary of Xpeng, is selling electric flying cars. Last month, it announced that it had received an order for 600 of them from a group of organizations in the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar. This is the first large order, but Aridge says it is filling 7,000 pre-orders. [CleanTechnica]

Xpeng Land Carrier and Flying Car (Xpeng image)

¶ “Europe EV Sales Report: Second Best Month Ever!!!” • EVs are picking up in Europe, with 399,000 plugin vehicles registered in Europe in September. It was the second best month ever for plugins, only behind the 412,000 units of December 2022. We can expect December 2025 for another record score, maybe even above the 425,000 unit mark. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Climate Groups Ready To Battle Trump Policies At UN Climate Summit COP30” • On the eve of COP30, the US has announced that none of its officials will attend the climate talks, which will be set in Brazil’s Amazonian city of Belém. This should not be a surprise. But with the US at the talks, there is a chance of progress. [CleanTechnica]

MEPs, make polluters pay! (CANEurope, CC BY 2.0)

¶ “France Awards 953 MW In Onshore Tender” • France has awarded 952.8 MW of capacity across 42 projects in its latest onshore wind tender, according to the government. The tenth round of the PPE2 auction attracted 90 bids totaling 1635.7 MW, well above the 925 MW targeted. The weighted average price was €86.6/MWh (9.94¢/kWh). [reNews]

¶ “Council Green-Lights Lowfield Solar Farm” • The Central Bedfordshire Council has approved the 21-MW Lowfield solar farm in Sandy. The planning committee granted consent following a positive officer recommendation, with the decision ratified this week after a consultation process led by developer Renewable Connections. [reNews]

Solar Farm (Karsten Würth, Unsplash)

¶ “ACWA Power Unveils $10 Billion Clean Energy And Financing Agreements” • ACWA Power has inked a series of landmark agreements worth a total of $10 billion, covering energy projects across multiple regions. According to the company, the projects will be located in various areas, including China, and Central Asia to name a few. [Asian Power]

US:

¶ “Big Tesla Investor Will Vote Against Musk’s Massive Pay Package” • Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, one of Tesla’s biggest investors, said it will vote against a proposed compensation package that could pay CEO Elon Musk as much as $1 trillion over a decade. No proposal before the shareholders has caused more division than this pay package. [ABC News]

Elon Musk (Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Chrysler Recalls 320,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Due To Faulty Battery That Can Catch Fire” • Chrysler is recalling over 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery that can fail and lead to a fire, traffic safety regulators said. Chrysler, which is owned by Stellantis, is aware of 19 reports and one injury that may be related to the issue. [ABC News]

¶ “Ford Mustang Mach-E And F-150 Lightning US Sales Don’t Actually Collapse” • Among companies selling EVs in the US, Ford stands out because its EV sales did not drop dramatically. Yes, sales dropped, and they are a solid step down from October 2024 figures, not to mention September 2025. However, they didn’t crater. [CleanTechnica]

Ford Mustang Mach-E (Bram Van Oost, Unsplash)

¶ “Illinois Takes Steps To Address High Energy Costs, Betting Big On Battery Storage” • In response to the skyrocketing utility bills, Illinois lawmakers passed a major energy reform package last week. The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, or CRGA, is expected to flood the grid with more power and bets big on battery storage. [Grist]

¶ “Oceantic Welcomes New Jersey, Virginia Elections” • Oceantic Network said clean energy won support in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. The organisation said both states have established offshore wind supply chains, development targets and previous administration backing. The chief executive, Liz Burdock, said, “Energy was on the ballot.” [reNews]

Liz Burdock (Business Network for Offshore Wind)

¶ “Port Of Oakland Sets Renewable And Zero-Carbon Power Records And Secures New Clean Energy Storage Agreement” • In 2024, 62% of the Port’s energy supply was renewable, including geothermal, solar, and biomass, while an additional 24% came from large hydroelectric power. The Port also secured long-term energy storage. [American Journal of Transportation]

¶ “Residents Outraged As Nuclear Plant Gets Greenlight To Dump Radioactive Waste Into Hudson River” • A federal court ruled that Indian Point can dump radioactive waste into the Hudson River, overriding a 2023 ban on releasing treated wastewater into the river. Around 45,000 gallons of the plant’s wastewater can be released annually. [The Cool Down]

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¶ “Here Are The Digital Changes EU Candidate Countries Are Making To Align With The Bloc” • All nine EU candidates have to improve their technology and digital laws to meet the bloc’s requirements. How are they doing in these areas so far? Here is a look at how candidate countries are doing in some technology areas to meet EU standards. [Euronews]

Moldovan scenery (Alex Prodan, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Abu Dhabi Hosts Oil Summit As OPEC+ Halts Production Hikes Planned For 2026” • Abu Dhabi has opened a major oil summit with officials offering bullish optimism that power demands for artificial intelligence and global aviation will boost energy prices, just hours after OPEC+ paused production increases planned for next year. [ABC News]

¶ “BYD Electric Truck Sales Soar” • BYD’s passenger vehicle sales had mixed results in October, though plugin passenger cars were down overall. BYD’s electric bus sales were down, while its other electric commercial vehicle sales were up. Aside from buses, BYD’s commercial vehicle sales did score much higher growth than BYD’s bus sales declined. [CleanTechnica]

BYD commercial vehicles

¶ “TotalEnergies Loses In Paris Court, Marking A Turning Point For Fossil Fuel Truth-In-Advertising” • The judges in a French court ruled that TotalEnergies’ words – its advertising, website statements, and public claims about being a “major player in the energy transition” and “on the path to net zero by 2050” – were deceptive under French consumer law. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Huge Cargo Sailing Ship Completes Voyage Across Atlantic” • The Neoliner Origin has been called the world’s largest cargo sailing ship at 136 meters or about 446 feet in length. It recently traveled across the Atlantic Ocean from France to the US. It sustained some damage en route so it was not able to sail mostly powered by wind the whole way. [CleanTechnica]

Neoliner Origin (Neoliner image)

¶ “Survey Work Begins At The 900-MW Tonn Nua” • TechWorks Marine began a year-long metocean survey in Maritime Area A – Tonn Nua on Ireland’s south coast to support EirGrid’s Powering Up Offshore South Coast project. The initiative is targeting the connection of 900 MW of offshore wind capacity to Ireland’s power system. [reNews]

¶ “NESO Opens Book On UK Offshore Grid Blueprint” • The UK’s energy system operator launched a public consultation on a blueprint to connect a threefold expansion of offshore wind to the grid. The Holistic Network Design Implementation Plan covers 37 planned offshore wind farms and more than 50 GW of capacity around the coastline. [reNews]

Sleipnir installing an offshore substation (Dogger Bank image)

¶ “Solar Farm Complete At Australia’s Biggest Off-Grid Hybrid Renewable Energy Project” • Installing solar panels is complete at what will be Australia’s largest off-grid renewable energy project, which will power a gold mine in Western Australia. The $296 million St Ives Renewables Project will combine 42 MW of wind and 35 MW of solar. [Renew Economy]

¶ “European Investment Bank Backs Holmen Wind Expansion In Sweden” • The EIB is lending €100 million to forest-industry group Holmen to expand onshore wind generation in northern Sweden. The financing will support the ongoing rollout of wind power to strengthen Sweden’s energy supply and cut emissions, according to the bank. [reNews]

Wind farm (Holmen image)

¶ “Ontario Electricity Supply Costs Due To Jump 29% As Nuclear Spending Rises” • The regulator says the average supply cost for residential customers will rise from 9.94¢ to 12.79¢/kWh. The increase is tied to clearing a $648-million deficit in the electricity system variance account and “higher-than-expected nuclear generation.” [NB Media Co-op]

US:

¶ “OpenAI And Amazon Sign $38 Billion Deal For AI Computing Power” • OpenAI and Amazon have signed a $38 billion (€33 billion) deal that enables the ChatGPT maker to run its artificial intelligence systems on Amazon’s data centres in the US. As part of the deal, OpenAI will be able to power its AI tools through Amazon Web Services. [Euronews]

Small data center (Lightsaber Collection, Unsplash)

¶ “Kia To US: No EV4 For You!” • Tesla might offer an affordable mass market vehicle, hopefully before the tricentennial in 2076. Kia actually has an affordable EV in production, the EV4, a car that is being considered for European Car Of The Year honors. But Kia has elected not to bring the car to the US after all, largely due to federal policy. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “US Coal Exports Drop 11%, With Tariffs And Lower Demand Top Reasons” • Many people concerned about the climate crisis and pollution will be happy to hear that US coal exports dropped 11% in the first half of 2025. President Trump’s supporters may be surprised to find that much of the reason for the fall in exports can be traced to his policies. [CleanTechnica]

US coal exports (Please click on the image to enlarge it.)

¶ “Ohio Couple Is Suing Their City Over Rooftop Solar Fees” • In Ohio, Bowling Green’s municipal utility on its few customers with solar panels on their rooftops. Customers who use batteries to store surplus solar power pay even more. A couple claim the charge, which for them amounts to roughly $56 per month, is an unlawful ​“tax or penalty.” [Ohio Capital Journal]

¶ “Meta Extends Datacenter Energy Investment Boom With 385-MW Louisiana Solar PPA” • Meta signed two long-term power purchase agreements for solar projects in Louisiana, agreeing to buy the renewable energy certificates tied to 385 MW of capacity, which include the 185-MW Beekman Solar and 200-MW Hollis Creek Solar projects. [pv magazine USA]

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¶ “Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Strikes On Russian Refineries” • Columns of attack drones are assembled in rural Ukraine, under cover of darkness and silence to strike deep inside Russia. Their targets are strategic: oil refineries, fuel depots and military logistics hubs. Since the summer, Ukraine is pounding Russian energy infrastructure. [Euronews]

Military drones (Служба безопасности Украины, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “NIO Scores Record Deliveries, Up 93%” • NIO achieved record monthly EV deliveries, barely, in August 2025. Then it increased that by a lot in September for a new monthly record. And now we have news that the company crushed that September record with a much higher delivery total in October. NIO’s clearly on a good, strong upward trajectory. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Sperm Whales Have Their Own Language. Does That Mean They Have Legal Rights?” • Cetacean Translation Initiative published a paper in Ecology Law Quarterly, “What if We Understood What Animals Are Saying?: The Legal Impact of AI-Assisted Studies of Animal Communication.” The “rights of nature” movement is growing. [CleanTechnica]

Sperm whales (Amanda Cotton, CETI)

¶ “IRENA Chief Highlights Renewable Surge and Dismisses Doubts on Energy Transition” • Francesco La Camera, the Director General of IRENA, delivered an address, emphasizing the unprecedented dominance of renewables in new energy projects and firmly asserting that the global energy transition is accelerating, not faltering. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “NKT Commits To Low-Carbon Aluminium Shift” • Danish company NKT joined the First Movers Coalition and pledged that at least 10% of all primary aluminium it procures annually will be low-carbon by 2030, the company said. NKT said the commitment aligns with the coalition’s emissions threshold and supports global decarbonisation efforts. [reNews]

Spools of aluminum wire (NKT image)

¶ “NeXTWind Seals €1.8 Billion Financing Deal” • NeXTWind has secured a syndicated debt financing to scale its German onshore wind platform, according to the company. The €1.8 billion deal was initially structured at €1.4 billion but increased by €400 million due to strong demand from over fifteen institutions in North America, Asia, and Europe. [reNews]

¶ “Exxon Funded Thinktanks To Spread Climate Denial In Latin America, Documents Reveal” • Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate change denial across Latin America, hundreds of previously unpublished documents make clear. They reveal a campaign to make the global south “less inclined” to support the UN-led climate treaty process. [The Guardian]

Exxon Mobil Building (Michael Martin, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped)

¶ “How Pacific Energy Is Decarbonising The Tropicana Gold Mine” • To tackle the challenges, Pacific Energy needed more control over its energy. Instead of relying on third parties, the company built in-house capability. It delivered a bespoke design integrating four 6-MW wind turbines, a 24-MW solar farm, and a 13-MW battery system. [Energy Magazine]

¶ “Dinagat Islands And Solind Sign $85 Million Deal To Build Hybrid Solar-Wind Project” • The provincial government of Dinagat Islands signed an $85 million Power Supply Agreement with Solind Technology Corporation to develop a hybrid solar and wind energy project, marking a major step for renewable energy in the Philippine province. [Power Philippines]

Dinagat Islands Provincial Capitol (PIO, public domain)

¶ “Iranian President Pledges To Rebuild Nuclear Program” • Iranian President Masoud Pezeskhian said Tehran aims to rebuild the nuclear facilities damaged by attacks by US and Israeli forces in June. The statement comes in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s threat to order fresh attacks should Tehran try to repair the four sites hit. [DW]

US:

¶ “Loss of EV Tax Credit Hit Hyundai & Kia Hard in October” • There will be no surprise here. People in the US rushed to buy electric cars in the third quarter before the $7,500 EV tax credit ended, and that means there were a lot fewer people on the market to buy an electric car in October. For Kia and Hyundai, the result was not good. [CleanTechnica]

Kia EV6 (Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “Zelestra Completes Tax Equity Transaction For 81-MW Jasper County Solar Project” • Zelestra, a global renewable energy firm known for its multi-technology and customer-focused approach, announced that it has secured approximately $60 million in tax equity funding from Stonehenge Capital for its 81-MW Jasper County Solar Project in Indiana. [SolarQuarter]

¶ Trump’s Planned Tests Are ‘Not Nuclear Explosions’, The US Energy Secretary Says”” • The US is not planning to conduct nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, calming global concerns after President Donald Trump called on the military to resume weapons testing. “These are not nuclear explosions,” Wright told Fox News. [BBC]

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¶ “Ukraine’s Secret Service Reveals Strikes Targeting Russian Oil Infrastructure” • Ukraine revealed its latest attacks targeting Russian oil refineries and pipelines, as Kyiv looks to intensify measures against the sector it says funds the Kremlin’s invasion. The attacks are “bringing the war home to ordinary Russians,” without endangering civilian lives. [Euronews]

Bayraktar drone (Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Is An Electric Bus A Fire Risk” • After a Subaru crashed head on into an electric passenger bus, the bus caught fire. Local media carried the message that people should stay away from the area because of the smoke from the burning battery. One official noted, however, that the cause of the fire was the car’s fuel, and the battery didn’t burn. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “This Orange Flower Cloaks Mexico During Day Of The Dead. Climate Change Is Putting It At Risk” • Farms near Mexico City grow cempasuchil flowers, which take the spotlight every year in the country’s Day of the Dead celebrations. But farmers wonder about their future as they suffer torrential rains, droughts and other impacts of climate change. [Euronews]

Growing cempasuchil flowers (Coatl15, CC BY-SA 3.0)

¶ “Global Aviation Is Starting To Fly On Chinese Certification ” • Brunei announced that it would recognize the airworthiness rules of China’s Civil Aviation Administration. For decades, the FAA and EASA have been the arbiters of what flies and what does not. But we can see that China’s influence over aviation extends well beyond aircraft making. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Humanity Is On Path Toward ‘Climate Chaos,’ Scientists Warn” • Industries and individuals around the world burned record amounts of oil, gas, and coal last year, releasing more greenhouse gases than ever before, a group of leading scientists said in a report. They warning that humanity is hurtling toward “climate chaos.” [Phys.org]

Hurricane (NASA, public domain)

¶ “Solar Energy Goes Supernova: Prices Fall, China Dominates, And The US Hesitates” • Solar energy is expanding at record speed as panel prices fall across global markets. Over the past decade, the cost of solar panels has dropped by almost 90%, making solar power one of the cheapest ways to produce electricity and sparking a rush to install solar. [MSN]

US:

¶ “Black Vultures Attack And Kill Cattle. Climate Change Is One Reason They’re Spreading” • Black vultures are scavengers that sometimes attack and kill sick or newborn animals. They can be a problem, and that may grow worse for cattle farmers, as the birds’ range is expanding northward, in part due to climate change. They have spread to Ohio. [ABC News]

Black Vultures (Katja Schulz, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped)

¶ “Experts Warn Of Environmental And Health Risks As Trump Orders Nuclear Testing” • President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is ordering the US to resume nuclear tests, leaving experts wondering what this testing would entail and how it would be implemented. There are many kinds of tests that might be made. [ABC News]

¶ “Can Cows And Solar Power Coexist?” • We have seen solar arrays co-located with sheep grazing. Silicon Ranch has been developing a system to work with cattle. The company provided details on the system, called CattleTracker, ahead of a public announcement, yet to come. One challenge is that cattle are big, but they like to rub on things. [Inside Climate News]

Cattle and solar in Tennessee (Silicon Ranch image)

¶ “First Solar Expands CdTe Solar Cell Manufacturing Footprint In US ” • The US solar industry will fail to meet expectations if federal energy policy continues on its track, but that doesn’t mean progress has halted. First Solar, for example, is expanding its US operations to meet the demand for its signature CdTe solar cell technology. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hoping Kansas Will Get ‘Advanced’ Nuclear Energy? Careful What You Wish For” • We are on the verge of a “new nuclear renaissance,” US policy would indicate. But those vying to bring TerraPower jobs to their communities might want to cool their enthusiasm long enough to consider the safety and security risks presented by natrium reactors. [Kansas Reflector]

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¶ “Should We Expect More Monster Storms Like Hurricane Melissa As The Planet Warms?” • Hurricane Melissa was one of the strongest Atlantic storms to make landfall on record. Its winds reached 295 kph (183 mph) and it dumped over a meter of rain in parts of Jamaica. Experts estimate that Melissa was about 10% stronger because of climate change. [Euronews]

In the eye of Melissa (Lt Col Mark Withee, USAF, public domain)

¶ “What The US-China Deal Means For Rare Earths, Soybean Farmers, And TikTok” • A short-term agreement between the US and China appears to dial back the trade war between the world’s two largest economies, carrying implications from smartphones to soybeans. Whether the agreement can withstand mercurial US-China relations is a question. [ABC News]

¶ “Trump’s Attack On UN Shipping Deal Is A Harbinger” • The UN’s International Maritime Organization is not normally a place that grabs the headlines, but unprecedented scenes have unfolded there. The US government put its political capital into getting other countries to destroy a climate deal they had agreed to in principle six months ago. [CleanTechnica]

BYD XI’AN (BYD image)

¶ “Putin’s Attacks On Energy Grid Condemned As ‘Nuclear Terrorism’” • The Ukrainian foreign ministry said Putin’s forces are carrying out “targeted strikes” on power substations that supply energy to nuclear plants across Ukraine. The IAEA also condemned the attacks, saying that the strikes affect Ukraine’s “nuclear safety and security”. [The Independent]

¶ “Uber, NVIDIA, And Stellantis Team Up On Robotaxis And AI” • Uber has been big on the idea of robotaxis for several years, but it made a big step forward on this matter this week. Partnering with NVIDIA and Stellantis, Uber aims to speed up development in this arena. The current goal is 5,000 fully self-driving vehicles, though they don’t say when. [CleanTechnica]

Uber, NVIDIA, and Stellantis

¶ “Jellyfish Invasion Shuts Down Europe’s Energy – America Braces As Jellyfish Spread Toward Its Shores” •  The massive jellyfish attack on the Gravelines nuclear power plant in France forced the shutdown of one of Europe’s largest generating stations. The threat may become an imminent challenge on the shores of America as well. [ECOticias.com]

US:

¶ “Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market?” • The Tesla Semi was the author’s favorite Tesla vehicle when it was introduced. It could cut emissions, and looked cool. Sadly, we’re now approaching the eighth anniversary of its unveiling! Now, it seems Tesla is almost ready to scale up production and actually get them on the road. [CleanTechnica]

Tesla Semi (Courtesy of Frito-Lay)

¶ “California Still Has Some EV Purchasing Incentives” • The federal EV incentives are gone, so it matters a lot if some US states still offer them. The author of this article wondered if California still has incentives, and luckily it still does, a state website says. The State of California Clean Driving Assistance Program is still going. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Tariffs Add $443 Million To CVOW Costs” • Tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump are going to add $443 million to the cost of Dominion Energy’s 2600-MW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind array, according to the company. The projected impact is up from the $193 million that Dominion forecast in August, when tariffs were lower. [reNews]

CVOW staging area (Dominion Energy image)

¶ “Shell Formally Ends Atlantic Shores Involvement” • Shell has formally ended its involvement in Atlantic Offshore Wind. This marks the oil supermajor’s withdrawal from the US offshore wind sector. The company said in a release that it had assigned its 50% ownership of Atlantic Shores to its joint venture partner EDF with immediate effect. [reNews]

¶ “Solar Power Has Provided More New Generating Capacity Than Any Other Source For Two Years Straight” • A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reveals that of solar and wind together accounted for 88% of electrical generating capacity added in the first eight months of 2025. [Solar Power World]

Solar farm (Michael Förtsch, Unsplash)

¶ “Meta Bought 1 GW Of Solar This Week” • Meta signed three deals this week to procure nearly 1 GW of solar power as it races to power its lofty AI ambitions. The trio of agreements brings Meta’s total solar purchases to over 3 GW of capacity this year. Solar is cheap and quick to build, and as a result, it has become a go-to power source. [Yahoo Finance]

¶ “At Rallies In Utah And Wyoming, PacifiCorp Customers Urge The Utility To Pursue Renewables” • Activists in Wyoming and Utah held rallies urging state regulators to scrutinize Rocky Mountain Power’s 2025 integrated resource plan. They believe it will raise energy bills for hundreds of thousands of Westerners, and worsen air pollution. [Inside Climate News]

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¶ “Drones, Oil, And Escalation: Ukraine’s Deep Strikes Impact Russia” • At a secret location in rural Ukraine, attack drones are assembled at night to strike deep inside Russia. Their targets are strategic: oil refineries, fuel depots, and military logistics hubs. The IEA says drone strikes have cut Russia’s refining capacity by about 500,000 barrels per day. [ABC News]

Russian plane burning (Служба безопасности Украины, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Greece Announces €2.5 Billion Plan To Tackle Drought And Secure Water Supply” • Climate change and drought threaten Athens with water scarcity for the first time in thirty years. The emergency plan aims to avoid this. Greece launched €2.5 billion worth of projects to implement its water management plan and tackle the growing threat of water scarcity. [Euronews]

¶ “Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Arrive In Canada” • Amazon has  Rivian’s electric delivery vans in Canada for the first time, the companies announced. There are fifty Rivian EDVs roaming the streets of the Vancouver area in their Amazon wrapping. Rivian worked closely with Amazon delivery drivers to develop the vehicle. [CleanTechnica]

Amazon Rivian electric delivery van in Canada

¶ “Hyundai’s BEV Sales Grow 47% Globally” • In its quarterly report, Hyundai Motor Company highlighted that its global sales grew 4.8% in the 3rd quarter. That was really all about growth of its “electrified” vehicles, however. Their sales rose 37%. But it gets even better than that: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rose 47% to 87,737! [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Saudi Arabia Awards 4.5 GW Of Solar And Wind Projects” • Saudi Arabia has awarded 4,500 MW of wind and solar capacity worth more than 9 billion riyals ($240 million) under the sixth phase of its National Renewable Energy Program. The Dawadmi wind energy project is notable because its LCOE set a record for wind power at 1.33803¢/kWh. [reNews]

Signing ceremony (Ministry of Energy Saudi Arabia)

¶ “Zimbabwe Opens Its $9 Billion Power Sector To Private Investors” • The Zimbabwe government has finally opened its energy sector to independent power producers and private companies. They can generate, sell, and distribute electricity in the country, marking a major policy shift for a country that has struggled with supply shortages. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Space-Based Solar Power Market To Reach $902.2 Million By 2030, Growing At A CAGR Of 7.8%” • According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global space-based solar power market was valued at $425.7 million in 2020 and is projected to reach $902.2 million by 2030. With this projection, it is growing at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2021 to 2030. [Newstrail]

Space-based concept (NASA image, public domain)

¶ “Russia Strikes Key Power Stations Critical To Nuclear Safety In Ukraine” • The IAEA reports that Russia’s military actions have damaged substations that are important for Ukraine’s nuclear safety. The IAEA has got information about military activities in Ukraine that resulted in damage to substations critical to nuclear safety and security. [RBC-Ukraine]

US:

¶ “Two Dead After New York City Flooding That Submerged Vehicles, Flooded Subways” • At least two people died in flooded basements after record rainfall that deluged some streets and subway stations in parts of New York City, according to the New York Police Department. The police also confirmed the two deaths to ABC News. [ABC News]

Heavy rain in NYC (Billie Grace Ward, public domain)

¶ “Illinois Passes Clean Energy And Storage Bill Expected To Save Residents $13 Billion” • In Illinois, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act has been passed. The bill is expected to lead to the buildout of 3 GW of battery storage as well as creation of a Virtual Pilot Program, while saving residents money on their electricity bills. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Carlos Tavares Thinks Tesla Might Be Dead In Ten Years” • Carlos Tavares was the CEO of Stellantis for nearly four years. In an interview with Automotive News, he  didn’t shy away from making a controversial statement that would certainly garner headlines and intense discussion. The key line was: “I’m not sure that Tesla will still exist in ten years.” [CleanTechnica]

Carlos Tavares (Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Air Pollution Linked To Breast Cancer” • The air pollution produced by gas and diesel vehicles is a bit tricky because even though we sometimes see it in the form of smog and smoke, most of it isn’t visible. Nevertheless, it harms human health in many ways, and now a study points to a link between such air pollution and breast cancer. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “ContourGlobal Seals $350 Million Of US Solar Financing” • ContourGlobal closed its first US renewable project financing, securing more than $350 million for the 324-MW Black Hollow Sun solar project in Colorado. The package includes a tax equity investment and debt financing, and could exceed $421 million upon completion of phase two. [reNews]

Solar array (ContourGlobal image)

¶ “House Democrats Push To Restore Clean Energy Tax Credits” • Despite the fact that the federal government remains in limbo, a group of House Democrats is calling on their colleagues to restore the Biden-era renewable energy tax incentives that were set aside last summer with the passage of the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” [The Well News]

¶ “Trump’s Big Nuclear Reactor Push Raises Safety Concerns” • A huge nuclear deal announced by the Trump administration this week provides a multi-billion-dollar incentive for the US to issue permits and approvals for new reactors from Westinghouse. It is an unprecedented structure that critics say poses environmental and safety risks. [Yahoo]

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¶ “Scientists Explain How Hurricane Melissa Became A ‘Beast’ Among Monster Atlantic Storms” • When Melissa came ashore, it tied strength records for Atlantic hurricanes making landfall, both in wind speed and barometric pressure. The low pressure tied the deadly 1935 Labor Day storm, while the 298 kph (185 mph) wind speed equalled records. [Euronews]

Hurricane Melissa (NASA, public domain)

¶ “Fossil Fuel Projects Face Stricter Scrutiny After Europe’s Top Human Rights Court Ruling” • Greenpeace Nordic, Nature and Youth, and six activists sued over Norway’s decision to licence oil exploration in the Barents Sea. They said it violated their human rights by failing to assess climate impacts of fossil fuel extraction. The European Court of Human Rights agreed. [Euronews]

¶ “Fortescue Continues March To ‘Real Zero'” • Dr Andrew Forrest says the fight against the catastrophic impacts of climate change requires collaboration between countries, industries, and economic sectors. He pushes for partnerships that will accelerate industrial decarbonisation by building an energy system that “out prices fossil fuels.” [CleanTechnica]

Workers celebrate electric dump truck (Fortescue image)

¶ “Tax Fossil Fuel Profits to Reduce Exposure to Energy Price Spikes” • Fossil fuel companies made over €180 billion in profits in the EU in the two years following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, analysis for T&E shows. T&E calls for excess profits to be taxed and the tax used to reduce exposure of low-income households to energy price fluctuations. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Canada May Remove 100% Tariff On Chinese Made Cars” • There is a rumor flying around the internet that Canada is considering a plan to remove its current 100% tariff on electric cars manufactured in China. According to CnEVPost, the Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is currently visiting a number of Asian countries. [CleanTechnica]

PM Mark Carney (Office of the Prime Minister)

¶ “RWE Starts Work On Germany’s Biggest Battery” • RWE has broken ground on Germany’s largest battery energy storage facility at the Gundremmingen energy site in Bavaria. The €230 million project will provide 400 MW of power and 700 MWh of storage capacity, using the existing grid connection from the former nuclear plant at the site. [reNews]

¶ “Vattenfall Bags Nordlicht 2 Permit” • Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency granted planning approval for Vattenfall’s 630-MW Nordlicht 2 offshore wind farm in the North Sea, giving the green light for construction of the second project in the company’s Nordlicht cluster. Nordlicht 2 will comprise 44 15-MW turbines. [reNews]

Vattenfall turbine (Vattenfall image)

¶ “Officials Power Up Revolutionary Facility That Can Transform The Power Grid” • A major energy storage facility went online in Taizhou, China, with capacities of 120 MW and 240 MWh. the battery’s inverter allows it to react instantly to demand changes, supporting grid stability during peak usage hours and extreme weather events. [The Cool Down]

¶ “Orlen, Northland Install Baltic Power Substations” • Baltic Power, a joint venture of Orlen and Canada’s Northland Power, installed two 2500-tonne offshore substations for Poland’s first offshore wind farm, marking a key step towards delivering 1 GW of clean energy from the Baltic Sea. The two units will collect power from 76 15-MW Vestas turbines. [reNews]

Substation installation (Orlen image)

¶ “India’s Power Sector Surpasses 500 GW Of Installed Capacity” • India’s power sector reached a milestone by having 500 GW of installed electricity capacity on September 30, 2025. Of the 500.89 GW, more than half, 256.09 GW, is renewable, due to sustained policy support, investments, and teamwork in the dometic energy sector. [Power Technology]

US:

¶ “More Beachfront Homes In The Outer Banks Have Fallen Into The Atlantic” • Over two dozen privately-owned homes along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore have collapsed into the Atlantic since 2020, sixteen of them since September 16, 2025, according to the NPS. Rising sea levels due to climate change are blamed, along with wind, waves, and tides. [ABC News]

Beachfront homes (Souradip Nath, Unsplash)

¶ “Domestic Solar Manufacturing Booms During The Trump Administration With Entire Solar Supply Chain Reshored” • New data from the Solar Energy Industries Association shows that the entire solar supply chain is now reshored and US manufacturing capacity has grown across every segment of the solar and storage supply chain. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “New Online Cost Calculator Aims To Rebuild EV Sales In The US” • After the$7,500 federal EV tax credit ended, some analysts are still optimistic. They anticipate that automakers and dealers will offset part of the loss with incentives and better deals. That could help EV sales tick upwards again, but a mix of offers means shoppers have to compare carefully. [CleanTechnica]

EV charging area (Courtesy of the US DOE)

¶ “AI Is Pushing Climate Goals Out of Reach, New Reports Say” • Surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence is putting humanity’s climate goals out of reach, extending the life of fossil fuels and driving up emissions in the US power sector while contributing to deadly extreme weather, according to two new reports. [Inside Climate News]

¶ “Nuclear Power Is Wrong For New York, Environmentally And Economically” • Governor Kathy Hochul says nuclear power is the future for New York. We at the American Indian Law Alliance strongly oppose this view and call for caution. There are issues that have not been solved, including safety and what to do with nuclear waste. And then there’s the cost. [Times Union]

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World:

¶ “From Spanish Mussel Farms To EU Policymakers: Following The Data Powering Europe’s Blue Economy” • Europe’s “blue economy,” sea-based industries working towards sustainable growth, employs four to five million people across the continent. It depend on data, which is gathered all across Europe and distributed according to policies. [Euronews]

Fish farm in Norway (Brataffe, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “Report Reveals Deadly Cost Of Climate Inaction” • A study published by The Lancet, looks at how “delays in adaptation” exacerbate the effects of climate change on the planet and humans. The number of health-threatening hot days as a result of climate change has had a 389% increase from the 1986 to 2005 yearly average. [Euronews]

¶ “Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes Cut 20% of Russia’s Oil Refining Capacity, Zelenskyy Says” • Ukraine’s strikes on refineries deep inside Russia reduced Moscow’s oil refining capacity by 20%, said Ukrainian President Zelensky, citing intelligence from Western governments. Over 90% of the deep strikes were carried out by weapons made in Ukraine. [Euronews]

Cruise missle launch (Office of President of Ukraine, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “The Second War of Currents: How DC Is Quietly Taking Over” • Recently, someone asked why DC is winning again when AC had already won. The short explanation is really insufficient. The subject deserves a clear, accessible explanation, as the full story touches almost everything in the modern grid, and those interested deserve an explanation. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Aviation Taxes, Charges, And Fees Have Limited Impact On Passenger Numbers” • A study by economists, commissioned by green group T&E, shows that aviation demand depends mostly on airline strategy and market trends, such as changed travel behaviour. This refutes airlines’ claims that national aviation taxes and fees drive passengers away. [CleanTechnica]

Airport (Ashim D’Silva, Unsplash)

¶ “Orlen Secures €800 Million For Offshore Wind Projects” • Orlen has signed financing agreements worth €805 million with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to accelerate the development of its offshore wind portfolio under Poland’s National Recovery Plan. The funding will support the Baltic Power and Baltic East projects. [reNews]

¶ “Greenvolt Gets €35 Million For Danish Hybrid” • Greenvolt signed a €35 million deal with Ringkjøbing Landbobank to fund construction and operation of a 150-MW solar and battery project in eastern Denmark. The facility will integrate 97.36 MW of solar capacity with a battery system. It is expected to enter operation in early 2026. [reNews]

Solar array (Greenvolt image)

¶ “TenneT Completes 700-MW Offshore Grid Rollout” • TenneT completed its seven-project 700MW offshore grid connection program with the Hollandse Kust link, finalised five months ahead of schedule and certified grid-ready by DNV. A series of standardised connections has delivered 6.1 GW of capacity to the Dutch grid since 2019. [reNews]

¶ “Solar-Battery Hybrids Can Deliver ‘Incredibly Competitive’ Power For Big Industry” • The developer of what may turn out to be Australia’s biggest battery says the new breed of hybrid solar and storage projects starting to dominate the national renewables pipeline can power new and existing industrial energy needs at an “incredibly competitive” cost. [Renew Economy]

Rendering showing battery system (Quinbrook image)

¶ “Why Nations That Bet On Renewables Will Win The Next Energy Era” • Fossil fuel dependence has long been a geopolitical liability. Embargoes, wars, and other disruptions show how easily energy systems built on oil and gas break. By contrast, renewable energy offers a basically different strategic logic, far less exposed to geopolitical disruption. [OilPrice.com]

US:

¶ “US Strikes $80 Billion Deal For New Nuclear Power Plants” • The US government signed a partnership with the Canadian owners of Westinghouse Electric, aiming to build at least $80 billion in nuclear reactors. It is one of the most ambitious plans in US atomic energy in decades, underscoring President Donald Trump’s focus on oil, gas, coal, and nuclear. [MSN]

Nuclear plant (Jonas Denil, Unsplash)

¶ “Tesla Pushes Leases And Buyouts As It Maximizes US EV Tax Credit?” • Isn’t the US tax credit for EVs is gone? A month ago, we wrote about news that broke just before the US EV tax credit expired. Ford and GM had worked out a loophole to essentially use the tax credit beyond the third quarter. Tesla figured out hot to do the same thing. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hyundai Motor Group And Rhode Island School Of Design Continue Partnership” • Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design are continuing a pioneering multiyear research partnership exploring the relationship between nature, art and design, and the future of mobility around this year’s theme of “Tangible Futures.” [CleanTechnica]

Learning about art and nature (Kia news release)

¶ “Dozens Of New Fast EV Chargers Coming To Connecticut” • There is a steady trickle of good news about EV charging in some US states. In Connecticut, NEVI funding will be used to install dozens of new fast charging ports. DOT spokesperson Josh Morgan said the state is now finalizing the $5.4 million in grant agreements in nine locations. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Trump Administration Orders Probe Into Offshore Wind” • Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate potential harms of offshore wind farms, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg said the order forms part of a broader Trump administration effort to scrutinise offshore wind development. [reNews]

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World:

¶ “Climate Change Is Making Oat Cultivation Viable In Northern Europe” • Climate change is making cereal cultivation viable in areas of Europe that were previously ruled out due to their extreme conditions. To grow well, oats need temperatures over 10°C (50°F) for 110 days. But the arctic climate is changing, and oats can grow in the far North. [Euronews]

Harvesting oats in Sweden (W.carter, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Why Is China Restricting Rare Earth Exports And How Will The EU Respond?” • Global tensions are escalating over rare earth minerals after China applied severe export controls on them. At the heart of the dispute is China’s decision to respond to US tariffs by restricting exports of rare earth elements. The EU suffered collateral damage. [Euronews]

¶ “Climate Change Threatens To Make Running Marathons Even Harder” • While the “sweet spot” for marathon running varies by gender and ability, researchers believe ideal running conditions are somewhere between 39°F and 50°F (4°C to 10°C). Analysis by Climate Central shows climate change threatens the conditions that help runners do their best. [ABC News]

Runners (Miguel A Amutio, Unsplash)

¶ “The Agrivoltaic Movement Pivots To Green Hydrogen” • The combination of green hydrogen and agrivoltaics is rather new, but researchers have been on the case. The technology pieces are already in place. The next question is whether such a dual-use system is profitable for the farmer and sustainable in the context of the global food supply. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Rio Tinto Goes Its Own Way With Renewable Energy” • Rio Tinto is an Australian mining company that has 150 years of experience and operates in 35 countries, employing over 60,000 people. It take its role as stewards of natural ecosystems and resources seriously. Rio Tinto aims to reduce emissions from its operations by 50% by 2030. [CleanTechnica]

Rio Tinto ore train (Eddie Blair, Unsplash)

¶ “Irish People Surveyed Want Data Centers To Be Powered Only By Renewable Energy” • Data centers should be helped the least in the event of future power shortages, according to a poll from Friends of the Earth. Those polled in Ireland also want all new data centres to be powered completely by renewable energy sources. [Irish Examiner]

¶ “FRV Australia To Build New Zealand Solar Project” • FRV Australia announced plans to develop the 210-MW Rangitīkei solar project on New Zealand’s North Island. The project will occupy around 450 hectares (1,112 acres) and is expected to generate about 350 GWh of electricity annually, enough to provide for annual needs of 45,000 homes. [reNews]

Solar array in New Zealand (FRV Australia image)

¶ “Government Announces £1.08 Billion Budget For Offshore Wind Power Support” • Developers are being offered an initial budget of £1.08 billion annually in support for new offshore wind farms. The UK Government unveiled the cash pot for the next renewable electricity auction, which sees developers bid to secure a fixed price per megawatt hour. [MSN]

¶ “ScottishPower Installs A HVDC Station At East Anglia 3” • ScottishPower Renewables installed its first high-voltage direct current offshore converter station at the 1,400-MW East Anglia 3 wind farm, off Suffolk. The 10,700-tonne, seven-storey structure was lifted and secured last week by Heerema Marine Contractors’ crane vessel Sleipnir, the developer said. [reNews]

Installstion (ScottishPower Renewables image)

US:

¶ “Invasive Species Of Disease-Carrying Mosquito Continues To Spread In Northern California” • Populations of an invasive species of disease-carrying mosquitoes are spreading throughout Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, health officials say. Aedes aegypti transmits dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika. [ABC News]

¶ “Texas Adds More Solar Power Because It’s Just Better” • The US solar industry hit a speed bump this year due to the abrupt shift in federal energy policy. But the fact remains that solar is the fastest and most economical way to add more electricity to the nation’s grid. That holds true across the US regardless of politics. Texas is an example. [CleanTechnica]

Solar panels in Texas (ENGIE image)

¶ “Trump Vows Permanent New Jersey Offshore Wind Halt” • President Donald Trump said a temporary halt on offshore wind farm development off the New Jersey coast is to become permanent, according to Reuters. Former New Jersey governor Phil Murphy had set a target of 11 GW by 2040 to boost clean energy and cut emissions. [reNews]

¶ “Meta Signs 600-MW Texas Solar Deal With ENGIE” • ENGIE North America signed additional power purchase agreements with Meta, expanding their total collaboration to more than 1300 MW of renewable energy capacity across four projects in Texas. The new agreements include the 600-MW Swenson Ranch Solar project in Stonewall County. [reNews]

Solar and wind (ENGIE image)

¶ “Solar Beats Wind And Hydro For Top Renewable Electricity Source” • EIA’s latest monthly “Electric Power Monthly” report shows utility-scale solar generation in August increased nearly 30% from August 2024, while rooftop solar increased 10.8%. Solar provided 9.5% of the nation’s electrical output during August, up from 7.6% last year. [Solar Power World]

¶ “Google And NextEra To Revive Major Iowa Nuclear Facility As AI Energy Demand Surges” • Google and American electrical utility giant NextEra Energy announced a partnership to revive Iowa’s only nuclear power plant to meet growing energy demand from AI. The Duane Arnold nuclear plant closed in 2020. With approval, it could be operating again in 2029. [CNBC]

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Opinion:

¶ “The Stupidest Thing Elon Musk Said This Week” • Describing the Optimus robot in the Tesla conference call, Elon Musk said, “You can actually create a world where there is no poverty, where everyone has access to the finest medical care. Optimus will be an incredible surgeon, for example. And imagine if everyone had access to an incredible surgeon.” [CleanTechnica]

Optimus (Tesla, CC BY-SA 3.0)

Science and Technology:

¶ “AI Shows Evidence Of Self-Preservation Behavior” • Palisade Research is a nonprofit investigating AI capabilities. Three of its senior officers wrote in a paper that “several state-of-the-art large language models actively sabotage the shutdown mechanisms so they can keep going. In some cases that happens as much as  97% of the time. [CleanTechnica]

World:

¶ “How Waste Is ‘Amplifying’ The Climate Crisis And Costing Millions” • Water waste is “amplifying the climate crisis” and damaging economic resilience. A report from Danfoss warns that the water sector’s energy consumption is expected to double by 2040, while the energy sector’s water demand could rise by almost 60%. [Euronews]

Water (Ruthson Zimmerman, Unsplash)

¶ “NSW Seals First $27 Million Deal With Local Landowners For Offsets For The State’s First Renewable Energy Zone” • The New South Wales government has announced the first deal with local landowners as part of $140 million in biodiversity offsets that will help make good any damage to nature from developments in the state’s first renewable energy zone. [Renew Economy]

¶ “The Yangtze River Is Becoming the World’s Largest Electrified Trade Corridor” • The Yangtze River is a living demonstration of the shipping electrification process. It connects manufacturing centers in China’s  interior with the export hubs of Shanghai, Nanjing, and Ningbo. The physical river is matched by a set of electrical arteries all along its length. [CleanTechnica]

Shipping on the Yangtze River (Yux Xiang, Unsplash)

¶ “New SolarPower Europe Report Strengthens Investment Goals For Latin American Solar Market” • As advancements in the solar sector reach new heights, the latest SolarPower Europe report has highlighted the potential investment opportunities in the Latin American solar market, illustrating the sector’s financial returns on investments. [Energies Media]

¶ “Squadron Opens First Stage Of Clarke Creek Wind Farm” • Squadron Energy has opened stage one of Clarke Creek Wind Farm in North Queensland. The 100-turbine, 450-MW wind farm is 150 km north-west of Rockhampton. It can produces enough electricity to provide annual power needs of 330,000 Queensland homes. [Energy Source & Distribution]

Clarke Creek Wind Farm (Squadron Energy image)

¶ “Walton Installs 1-MW Floating Solar Power Plant In Gazipur” • Aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, local tech-giant Walton has emphasized on initiating sustainable green and renewable energy initiatives. As a part of its green initiatives, Walton installed a 1-MW floating solar power plant, the largest such plant in Bangladesh. [Daily Observer]

¶ “Vladimir Putin Unveils ‘Tiny Flying Chernobyl’ Nuclear Missile” • President Vladimir Putin said Russia tested a nuclear-capable missile and is preparing to deploy it. Putin’s military maneuver comes just after a planned meeting with President Donald Trump collapsed. The weapon runs on nuclear power, according to the Kremlin. [Yahoo News Canada]

Vladimir Putin (Kremlin.ru, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Europe Books 11.3 GW In New Wind Turbine Orders During First Half Of 2025, Says WindEurope” • As the global energy sector is embroiled in the inevitable transition away from the fossil fuel sector towards the renewable energy market, a report from WindEurope details 11.3 GW of wind turbine orders during the first half of 2025. [Energies Media]

US:

¶ “Electrify America Real-Time Charger Info Now On Google Maps” • One key to easy on-the-road charging for EVs is being able to find charging stations with available stalls along the route. Electrify America is porting its real-time charging station data into Google Maps, so by checking Google Maps, we can see real-time charger availability. [CleanTechnica]

Google Maps (Priscilla Du Preez, Unsplash)

¶ “Eight New Fast Charging Hubs Coming To Mostly Midwestern Locations” • The EV charger joint venture IONNA announced a partnership with Casey’s to install eight fast charging hubs in the Midwest and South at Casey’s stores this year. The chargers will be 400 kW, which is quite fast, and Casey’s is a familiar brand to many motorists. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Caltrain To Earn From Clean Electricity Fed Back Into The Grid” • Powered entirely by renewable sources, primarily solar and wind, Caltrain feeds back about 23% of the electricity it uses into the power grid, providing emission-free energy to homes and businesses along its corridor. Caltrain will qualify for a Net Billing Rate starting in April 2026. [Railway PRO]

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World:

¶ “European Union Seeks To End Dependency On China For Rare Earths” • The EU is working on a strategy to reduce its dependency on Chinese critical raw materials, said Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission. The renewed strategy comes in a response to China’s decision to implement tighter restrictions on rare earths exports. [Euronews]

Ursula von der Leyen (European People’s Party, CC BY-SA 2.0)

¶ “Carney’s Nuclear Detour: Darlington’s SMRs Will Raise Prices, Emissions, And Political Risks” • With Prime Minister Mark Carney’s backing and the provincial government’s enthusiasm, Ontario is building the first GE Hitachi small modular reactor at Darlington. That decision might look visionary to some now, but in a decade it will look like an error. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Risk Of Atlantic Current Collapsing Much Higher Than We Had Expected” • Climate risks just keep growing, but it’s not great to hear that one of the possibilities that is most concerning is getting more likely. That is the collapse of the AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation), which brings warm water from tropics up to Europe. [CleanTechnica]

AMOC (R Curry, WHOI (CC BY-SA 3.0)

¶ “The Race To Recycle Renewable Energy” • With renewable energy growing rapidly, as many governments pursue a green transition, the need to recycle more components has become evident. Finding innovative ways to recycle renewable energy equipment could help cut costs and reduce waste, supporting the sector’s green ambitions further. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Voltalia Commissions 45-MW Solar Plant In Poland” • Voltalia announced its plans to enter the Polish energy market recently when it inaugurated the 45-MW Clifton solar project in Dorset, England. The company has been expanding its portfolio in the EU in recent years. It noted that it plans to commission a similar site in Poland. [Energies Media]

Solar farm (Sungrow EMEA, Unsplash)

¶ “China Turns Coal Lands Into Renewable Energy Hubs” • China is turning inactive coal mining areas to renewable energy hubs with PV arrays and wind farms. The initiative integrates land rehabilitation, workforce retraining, and energy storage to reduce coal dependence, lower emissions, and promote tourism and economic redevelopment. [Evrim Ağacı]

¶ “Morocco Sets 2040 Coal Exit Plan, Triples Renewable Energy Goals” • Coal dominates Morocco’s electricity market, providing 59.3% of the mix in 2024. This is a significant decrease from 70% in 2022. Meanwhile, wind and solar power grew substantially, providing nearly 25% of the country’s electricity in 2024, up from just 9% in 2015. [Morocco World News]

Coal power plant (Trav Wade, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “Green Party Leader Criticises Nuclear Reactor Plan” • UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticised government plans to build a new generation of nuclear reactors, saying the technology is old and like “creating a fax machine.” He said it was technology “from a long time ago” and that money would be better spent on wind and solar power. [BBC]

US:

¶ “Al Gore Nails It Again: This Is Where We Are” • Al Gore recently took part in a podcast discussion, during which he nailed it on multiple topics. However, it was his comments at the end that triggered this article. He answered a question, “Looking at this year’s report, what are your biggest reasons for optimism and concern?” [CleanTechnica]

Al Gore (World Economic Forum, CC BY-NC 2.0)

¶ “Solar “Hub Home” Program Supports Houston Residents When The Electricity Goes Out” • After Winter Storm Uri, in 2021, a program in northern Houston did exactly what the Solar For All was designed to do. It helped low- and moderate-income homeowners install solar systems on their homes and expanded community solar initiatives. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Can US Hydropower Compete in a New Energy Era?” • While there is huge potential for hydropower in the US, many existing facilities are getting older and more expensive to maintain. The Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $753.6 million to the DOE for hydropower, but more funding is needed to expand it. [OilPrice.com]

Dam (American Public Power Association, Unsplash)

¶ “Waymo Makes A Million Paid Trips Per Month In California” • Waymo puts out big stats and milestones from time to time. And data on the company is available through the California Public Utilities Commission. Charlie Bilello collected some of that data recently and shared how stunning the company’s growth has been in California. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “As Trump Abdicates US Leadership On Climate Change, Asia Is Filling The Void” • The US once stood as the global beacon of scientific excellence. From the time of the Manhattan Project and Apollo missions, America led the world in understanding and confronting the planet’s most pressing challenges. But today, that leadership is eroding. [MSN]

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World:

¶ “Extinctions Have Slowed But Experts Warn Human Activity Still Poses ‘Significant’ Risks” • New research from the University of Arizona unexpectedly found that extinctions in plants, land vertebrates, and arthropods peaked around 100 years ago, and have since declined. The paper was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. [Euronews]

Orangutan (Steffen Bertram, Unsplash)

¶ “Germany’s Energy Transition: Are Costs For Customers Spiraling Out Of Control?” • One in five German municipal energy providers plan to decommission gas networks by 2045, while the federal government builds 20 GW of new gas-fired power plants. Cities are phasing out heating gas while the nation maintains it for generating electricity. [Euronews]

¶ “China’s Clean Technology Recommendations for Their Next 5-Year Plan” • The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China met has made recommendations for the nation’s 15th five-year plan, which would run through 2030. There are several of the recommendations that are specifically relevant to clean technology. [CleanTechnica]

President Xi Jinping (FMPRC image)

¶ “Naturgy Starts Construction Of First Battery Projects In Spain” • Naturgy began construction of its first battery energy storage projects in Spain as part of its strategy to strengthen grid flexibility and support renewable integration. The company named four sites for the first phase of a broader program that will deliver ten battery projects by 2026. [reNews]

¶ “Masdar Pushes The Limits of Solar With New Round-The-Clock System” • Masdar aims to realize the full potential of a solar and battery system in Abu Dhabi, replacing traditional generating assets completely. So far, the solar system has 2.1 GW of the planned 5.2 GW system installed. And the capacity of the battery system will be 19.2 GWh. [CleanTechnica]

Abu Dhabi (Belinda Fewings, Unsplash)

¶ “China’s Tech Cutting Cost Of Renewables” • China has played a pivotal role in driving down global renewable energy costs with its technological advancements and manufacturing abilities, a top energy official said. China is showcasing its dominance in the world’s green transition. The country has helped more than 100 countries toward their climate goals. [China Daily]

¶ “EBRD Backs 314-MW Kelme Onshore Wind Farm” • The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is boosting Lithuania’s energy security and green transition with a loan to Ignitis Group as part of a €318 million financing package. The 314-MW Kelmė wind farm will generate around 740 GWh of zero-carbon electricity per year. [reNews]

Wind farm (EBRD image)

¶ “Climate Science, Early Warnings Key To Saving Lives” • No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather, and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to al, UN chief Antonio Guterres said. “We know that disaster-related mortality is at least six times lower in countries with good early-warning systems in place.” [MSN]

US:

¶ “ERCOT Increasingly Meets Rising Demand With Solar, Wind, And Batteries” • Since 2021, electricity demand within the Texas electricity grid operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has steadily increased. Since 2023, wind and solar have been the fastest-growing sources of electricity in ERCOT and are increasingly meeting rising demand. [CleanTechnica]

Please click on the image to enlarge it. (EIA image)

¶ “Tesla: ‘We Don’t Need No Stinking New Models!'” • This morning a Reuters report has this perky headline: “Tesla gambles that introducing new models no longer matters.” CleanTechnica readers, being unusually astute, are well aware that Tesla has not introduced a successful mass market model since the Model Y went on sale in March 2020. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Colorado Increasing Its EV Purchasing Incentives” • Even though the federal EV buying incentives are gone in the US, the state of Colorado still has some for its own residents. There are reasons for this. Just to start, fully electric vehicles don’t have toxic tailpipe emissions which harm human health and can lead to premature deaths. [CleanTechnica]

Colorado (Payson Wick, Unsplash)

¶ “Trump Administration Providing Weapons Grade Plutonium To Sam Altman” • the Financial Times reports that Trump is now offering companies access to plutonium from America’s arsenal of cold war nuclear missiles. One of the companies anticipated to receive shipments is Oklo, a “nuclear startup” backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. [Futurism]

¶ “Santee Cooper Selects Private Company To Lead Revival Of VC Summer Nuclear Project” • Santee Cooper announced that a private company will take over the revival of its failed, multi-billion-dollar nuclear project. The utility’s board approved a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset Management relating to two partially built AP1000 nuclear units. [WIS News 10]

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World:

¶ “Brent Surges As US Sanctions Suffocate Russian Oil Flows” • Fresh US measures against Russian energy giants are tightening the seaborne supply of oil, pushing Brent higher as traders price in risk. Oil prices surged after the US administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. [Euronews]

Rosneft headquarters, Moscow (Юрий ДК, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “France And Spain Back 2035 Diesel And Petrol Car Ban” • In a letter to EU leaders, Paris and Madrid state that the ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035 must be kept, but they ask for “made in Europe” incentives to help the struggling automotive industry. They argue that without the ban, the bloc will not succeed in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. [Euronews]

¶ “YASA Axial Flux Electric Motor Makes Over 1000 HP But Weighs Just 28 Pounds!” • UK-based YASA is showing off a new and improved version of a motor that amazed the world earlier this year. It weighs just 12.7 kg (28 lb) and is capable of 750 kW (1018 HP) peak power. That is surely a world record for energy density at 59 kW per kg. [CleanTechnica]

Worker holding a 1018 HP motor (YASA image)

¶ “BYD Makes Big (And Small) Moves In Japan” • Perhaps due to domestic brand strength, Japan has not put up the trade barriers against EVs that we tend to see in the West. BYD seems to be taking that opportunity seriously, with an expanding lineup of commercial and passenger EVs, new partnerships and channels for distribution, and aggressive pricing. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Neoen Opens South Australia’s Largest Wind Farm” • Neoen inaugurated its 412-MW Goyder South wind farm, the largest in South Australia and the biggest project in the company’s global portfolio. Sited in South Australia’s Mid North region, the two-stage development’s 75 turbines will increase the state’s wind production by over 20%. [reNews]

Wind farm (Neoen image)

¶ “UK Approves Stonestreet Green Solar Projec” • UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has awarded planning permission to Evolution Power for the 100-MW Stonestreet Green solar project in England. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels to be built on land at Aldington near Ashford in Kent. Battery energy storage will also be installed. [reNews]

¶ “Solar Hits Record €35/MWh LCOE In 2025” • The levelised cost of electricity for renewables reached milestones in 2025, with single-axis tracker solar PVs achieving the world’s lowest regional price of $37/MWh (€35/MWh) in the Middle East and Africa, according to Wood Mackenzie. Solar PV is the world’s most competitive power generation source. [reNews]

Solar panels (ダモ リ, Unsplash)

¶ “Solar Is Driving Renewable Energy To New Heights Around The Globe” • If you thought the world built a lot of renewables in the past few years, just wait for the next half of this decade. Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 GW of clean power, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. [Canary Media]

¶ “Report Reveals Massive Shift In Powerful Energy Market” • Australia is in a clean energy revolution, and it just reached a new milestone. According to Global Power Energy data, renewables supplied a record 77.9% of electricity demand in the Australian National Electricity Market on September 21. The previous record was set the day before. [The Cool Down]

Wind power (Thomas Reaubourg, Unsplash)

¶ “Nation Raises Target For Wind Power Installation” • China has drastically increased its national targets for wind power capacity, aiming for 1.3 TW by 2030 and an ambitious 5 TW by 2060. Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council, said, “China’s ambitious targets instill optimism that the world can meet its broader climate goals.” [China Daily]

US:

¶ “Trump Administration’s Alaska Lands Giveaway” • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a decision to open swaths of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, along with approvals for two controversial road-building proposals.  And his department transferred nearly 23,600 acres of national public lands to the state. [CleanTechnica]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Alaska Region US FWS)

¶ “Shocking Differences Between Tesla And Twenty Other Top Automakers: Market Cap Vs Revenue And EBIT” • Tesla’s market cap is higher than the combined market caps of the next twenty automakers. But that comparison has a bit of a problem. Tesla’s revenues where $98 billion, and the revenues of the other twenty combined to $2.244 trillion. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “A New Hope For US Farmers: Used EV Batteries And Solar Panels” • Many farmers, ranchers, and fans of the US historic architecture voted US President Donald Trump into office, and now many of them are suffering a case of buyer’s remorse. Not to worry. Scientists are still inventing new ways to help farmers and ranchers stay in business. [CleanTechnica]

NREL research project (NREL image)

¶ “Appalachian Power To Lower Virginia Bills” • Appalachian Power says lower energy prices and adding renewable resources will result in a $10 a month reduction in the average Virginia home electricity bill. The company’s April filing in West Virginia asked regulators to charge customers $5 more per month to pay for fuel expenses. [West Virginia Public Broadcasting]

¶ “Energy Company Breaks Ground On A First-Of-Its-Kind Nuclear Plant In The US” • Nuclear energy company Oklo broke ground to build its first Aurora powerhouse at the Idaho National Laboratory. The Aurora powerhouse is unique in that it can run off either fresh high-assay, low-enriched uranium or used fuel, making it the first fuel-recycling reactor. [The Cool Down]

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¶ “Mosquitos Found In Iceland For The First Time Following Record-Breaking Temperatures” • Mosquitos were detected in Iceland for the first time on record. Up until this month, Iceland was one of two places that didn’t have a mosquito population largely thanks to its inhospitable climate. The only remaining mosquito-free haven is now Antarctica. [Euronews]

Mosquito (Cameron Webb, Unsplash)

¶ “Ten Years After Paris, The World Is Failing To Meet Climate Promises” • Despite record clean energy investment, fossil fuel finance and deforestation are still rising, warns a report. The world is failing to act fast enough to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, according to the State of Climate Action 2025 report from Systems Change Lab. [Euronews]

¶ “Solaris Shows Off New Midibus at Busworld 2025” • Polish bus manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach has premiered the Solaris Urbino 10.5 electric. Positioned as a mid-range, fully electric city bus, the 10.5-meter vehicle is designed for high maneuverability in constrained urban centers, but with a focus on maximizing passenger capacity. [CleanTechnica]

Solaris Urbino 10.5 at Busworld 2025 (Photo by Solaris)

¶ “Urgent Need For EU Action On E-Fuels, Taxation, And Air Traffic Growth” • The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published its first annual technical report on the implementation of the ReFuelEU regulation, which monitors compliance with the mandate for sustainable aviation fuels. The findings paint a sobering picture. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The Sodium-Ion Battery Revolution Has Started” • Sodium-ion batteries have been in the works for years, and now they have started to appear in cars and home storage. JAC, in a partnership with Volkswagen, has been shipping a vehicle with sodium-ion batteries since 2023. And now Bluetti introduced the Pioneer Na portable power station. [CleanTechnica]

Bluetti Pioneer Na battery (Please click on the image to enlarge)

¶ “Ireland set for major Spain solar power deal” • Ireland is set to do a deal with Spain for a share of its solar power through a giant 1000 km interconnector, it has emerged. Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy Darragh O’Brien says the Government is to sign an agreement next year which would see an undersea electricity cable built to Spain. [The Irish Sun]

¶ “Venterra Launches LiDAR Buoy Fleet” • Venterra Group has launched a fleet of state-of-the-art dual LiDAR buoys for ocean weather measurements. The Venterra V-LiDAR is the first of its kind to be designed and made in the UK, after a £10 million investment. The LiDAR buoys represent the culmination of a two-year project, the company said. [reNews]

LiDAR Buoy (Ventura image)

¶ “Russian-Controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Says Power Is Back” • Engineers have repaired a damaged high-voltage line and restored external power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine, its Russian-installed management said. The plant was seized by Russian troops in 2022, in the first weeks of the war in Ukraine. [Free Malaysia Today]

¶ “Ingeteam To Supply Australian Hybrid Project” • Ingeteam will supply 100-MW of solar capacity and 100-MW of battery energy storage capacity for European Energy Australia’s Winton North hybrid project northeast of Victoria. Once operational in 2027 the installation will have an estimated annual production capacity of 227 GWh of electricity. [reNews]

Solar inverter skid (Ingeteam image)

US:

¶ “Tesla’s Profits Plunged Again Last Quarter Despite Selling More Vehicles” • Tesla, which is run by Elon Musk, reported that it sold more vehicles in the past three months after boycotts hit hard earlier this year, but profits still fell sharply. Third-quarter earnings at Tesla fell to $1.4 billion, or 39¢ per share, from $2.2 billion, or 62¢ per share, a year earlier. [ABC News]

¶ “Tesla’s Financial Trends Look Horrible, But Who Might Be To Blame?” • Record vehicle deliveries, revenue of $28.1 billion, and net income of $1.8 billion probably sound good. But Tesla, with a market cap of $1.38 trillion, has financial trends that are bad, even horrible. And in addition, there some clear signs those are only going to get worse. [CleanTechnica]

Tesla (Charlie Deets, Unsplash, cropped)

¶ “‘Energy Dominance’ Means Forcing Other Countries To Buy Your LNG ” • The current administration is puffing out its chest and bleating about “energy dominance.” If anyone wonders what that means, now we have the answer. It means imposing your need to make a buck on countries that are striving to address the global heating phenomenon. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “We’re Waging A War In Defense Of Clean Energy” • So many projects are in the implementation stage that the US is projected to add near-record amounts of renewable energy and batteries through 2027. BloombergNEF recently raised its forecast for how much wind, solar, and batteries the country would add next year by more than 10%. [CleanTechnica]

Solar farm (Doral Renewables image)

¶ “Arkansas Needs Wind And Solar To Meet State’s Growing Energy Needs, Advocates Say” • Dozens of state leaders in the renewable energy sector gathered at the Wyndham Riverfront in Little Rock to explore how the state can best meet its growing electricity demands. Two coal-fired power plants will retire by 2030 even as demand grows. [Arkansas Times]

¶ “The Costliest Six Months Of Weather Disasters On Record” • The first half of this year was the costliest ever recorded for weather and climate disasters in the US, according to an analysis published by the nonprofit organization Climate Central. It is information that the public might never have learned due to Trump administration cutting funds for NOAA. [MSN]

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¶ “New Delhi Blanketed By Thick Smoke After Diwali Fireworks Cause Hazardous Air Pollution” • Thick smog blanketed India’s capital the day after millions celebrated Diwali, a Hindu festival, with fireworks that made air pollution become hazardous. The air was filled with smoke and fine particles, adding to seasonal pollution and stagnant weather. [Euronews]

Diwali fireworks (Anirudh, Unsplash)

¶ “Russia’s New Energy Assault Strategy Pushes Ukraine Into Another Winter Of Blackouts” • Millions of Ukrainians brace for another winter of power cuts and possible blackouts as Russia renews its annual campaign of attacks on the country’s energy grid. But this year looks slightly different as analysts and officials say that Moscow has shifted tactics. [Euronews]

¶ “Fastest Bullet Train in the World in Track Trials Now in China” • China continues to lead the world forward in cleantech. We are not in the 1990s anymore, Toto. China is launching the biggest and the best in tech week after week. This week, news from the country is that it is trialling the fastest bullet train in the world. [CleanTechnica]

CR450 (N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped)

¶ “Booking Issues Deter Almost Two in Three Long-Distance Rail Travellers, Poll Finds” • The difficulties of booking train tickets across separate EU rail operators are turning away many long-distance travellers. Almost two thirds of long-distance rail travellers (61%) have avoided using trains due to booking hassle at least once, a YouGov poll finds. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Jan De Nul Launches ‘World’s Largest’ Cable-Lay Vessel” • Jan de Nul launched its cable-laying vessel the Fleeming Jenkin at a shipyard in China. It has a loading capacity of 28,000 tonnes and a length of 215 metres. It will help build 2-GW connections for offshore wind farms in the North Sea for Netherlands and the German grid operator TenneT. [reNews]

Ship under construction (Jan de Nul image)

¶ “Energy Independence with Home Batteries” • There is no denying that the Australian federal government’s Cheaper Home Battery program has been a resounding success. With over 40,000 batteries installed in the first eight weeks of the program, Australians are reaping the benefits of free energy from the abundant sunshine. [CleanTechnica]

US:

¶ “Oshkosh Corporation Is Building The Zero Emission Vehicles That Keep America Running” • Oshkosh Corporation has built vehicles to keep America running for over 100 years. They came up on CleanTechnica’s radar as part of a bidding process for the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle for the US Postal Service. But there is more to the story. [CleanTechnica]

Oshkosh Corp EVs (Oshkosh Corp image)

¶ “Musk Pay Package Proposal Promotes Powerful Push Back” • An investment advisory group is urging Tesla shareholders to reject a proposal by the Tesla board that would reward Elon Musk with emollients valued at nearly $1 trillion if he achieves certain milestones in the years to come. Musk posted threats to quit if he doesn’t get his way. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “The US Wind Industry Is Still Alive And Kicking, Trump Or No Trump” • President Trump has targeted the nation’s own domestic wind industry for destruction, taking down thousands of businesses and many more thousands of working households along with it. But wind stakeholders are already in position to pick up the pieces post-Trump. [CleanTechnica]

Wind turbines (chris robert, Unsplash)

¶ “Scale Microgrids Building Renewable Energy Microgrid For Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority” • A renewable energy microgrid built by Scale Microgrids is poised to power nearly three dozen electric buses for the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority. The Cerone Microgrid project is expected to save VTA over $1.2 million annually. [Microgrid Knowledge]

¶ “US Wind Installations Dip In Early 2025” • In the US, wind installations fell 15% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period last year, but activity is expected to rebound sharply in the second half, according to the US Wind Energy Monitor report released by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association. [reNews]

Wind farm (Zac Wolff, Unsplash)

¶ “Arizona Industrial Steel Manufacturer To Power Electric Arc Furnace With Solar And Storage” • Ameresco announced it has achieved commercial operations for a 50-MW, 200-MWh battery system for Nucor, supporting its steel bar mill industrial operations. The onsite battery will help stabilize the electric load from Nucor’s new arc furnace. [pv magazine USA]

¶ “Australian-Made Solar Microgrid System Enters US Market” • A company headquartered in Melbourne, PHNXX (pronounced “phoenix”), has partnered with California-based Paired Power to launch PairPHNXX, a modular, solar-powered microgrid that requires no assembly for off-grid, remote, and diesel-reliant sites. [pv magazine International]

Solar installation (PHNXX image, cropped)

¶ “US Opens Plutonium Stockpile To Nuclear Firms” • The DOE opened applications for nuclear companies to request access to plutonium from Cold War stockpiles, Financial Times reported, citing a government document. The program would allow firms to seek up to 19 megatonnes of the material, which could be used to make reactor fuel. [breakingthenews.net]

¶ “Palisades Receives Fuel Ahead Of Restart” • The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan has taken delivery of 68 new nuclear fuel assemblies as efforts to restart the plant later this year continue, Holtec International announced. The fuel was fabricated domestically “by a highly respected nuclear fuel manufacturer … ” [World Nuclear News]

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¶ “India Plans To Spend $21 Trillion On Climate Action. Will It Be Too Little, Too Late?” • The government of India said it plans to reach net zero by 2070 while expanding its economy to match its population growth. That will be quite a trick if it can pull that off. Bloomberg Green reports that India plans to invest $21 trillion to make it happen. [CleanTechnica]

Renewable energy (Photo from the UN)

¶ “EU Energy Ministers Back Russian Energy Ban From 2028” • EU energy ministers agreed to ban all Russian energy imports as of 1 January 2028, to break free of energy dependence on Russia. Pending the European Parliament’s agreement, EU imports of pipeline natural gas, LNG, oil, and nuclear products from Russia are set to be forbidden. [Euronews]

¶ “Paris Climate Protocols Have Limited Global Heating To ‘Just’ 2.6°C” • Research published by Climate Central and World Weather Attribution found that the Paris climate accords have been partially effective at reducing global heating. They have reduced the average global temperature increase of 4º C to just 2.6º C, the research shows. [CleanTechnica]

Changes in numbers of hot days
(Climate Central and World Weather Attribution image)

¶ “Green GSM Partners With Xentro Motors For Electric Vehicle Fleet In Philippines” • Green GSM, an electric ride-hailing service, signed an MOU with AMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors, based in the Philippines. The agreement covers the supply of 2,000 VinFast electric vehicles for ride-hailing operations in the country. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Osbit Wins NKT Trencher Deal” • Offshore engineering specialist Osbit has secured a major contract from power cable company NKT to design and build one of the world’s most powerful subsea trenchers. The NKT T3600, delivering 3600 horsepower, will be designed to bury high-voltage power cables as much as 5.5 meters below the seabed. [reNews]

Osbit trencher (Osbit image)

¶ “Canada Launches Debut Offshore Tender” • The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator started an offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R and Pre-qualification NS25-1R, opening both processes from 16 October 2025 to 13 January 2026. It is seeking feedback on the governments’ Strategic Direction letter and related items. [reNews]

¶ “BOREAS Tees Up Vestas For 235-MW Order” • BOREAS Energie has placed a conditional order with Vestas for 41 wind turbines totaling 235 MW, continuing a long-standing corporate collaboration to expand renewable energy in Central Germany. The order follows another agreement of earlier this year for 29 turbines with a total capacity of 175 MW. [reNews]

Wind turbines (Thomas Reaubourg, Unsplash)

US:

¶ “Carbon Cost Of Meat In Us: This Is How Many Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Released” • Researchers have quantified how much the use of meat in the US emits as greenhouse gases. More than 11 million tons of meat is eaten in US cities annually. This results in about 329 million tons of carbon emissions, a study in the journal Nature Climate Change says. [ABC News]

¶ “US EVs Just Keep Insisting Upon Themselves” • Stormy seas lie ahead for the EV transition in the US now that the federal tax credit have ended. However, that doesn’t mean they are gone. Despite the fossil friendly death grip of federal energy policy, leading global transportation stakeholders are happy to explain why EVs are here to stay. [CleanTechnica]

DHL EV (DHL image)

¶ “Arizona Energy Storage System Announced” • Fluence Energy, Inc and Torch Clean Energy announced the 160-MW, 640-MWh Winchester project, a solar-plus-storage facility in Cochise County, Arizona. Torch Clean Energy is developing the project and Fluence is providing the battery storage technology, the Gridstack Pro 5000. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Closed Baltimore 213-Acre Landfill Is Reborn As Solar Power Plant” • County officials announced Baltimore County, Maryland completed a solar project on a 213-acre closed landfill. The project is expected to lower the County government’s electricity costs over the long term while reducing carbon emissions and repurposing the site. [pv magazine USA]

Solar plant (TotalEnergies image)

¶ “Revoking Maryland Permit ‘Could Bankrupt’ US Wind” • US Wind has said that efforts by the Trump administration to revoke permits for the Maryland Offshore Wind Project could bankrupt the company. The developer issued the warning in a filing for an ongoing court case surrounding the federal Construction and Operations Plan for the array of up to 2.2 GW. [reNews]

¶ “New England Says Goodbye To Coal As Merrimack Station Powers Down” • The towering smokestacks of New England’s last coal-fired power plant have gone quiet. Merrimack Station in Bow, New Hampshire, shut down in September, years ahead of its scheduled closure, marking the end of coal-fired energy production in the region. [Inside Climate News]

Merrimack Station (SayCheeeeeese, public domain)

¶ “Renewable Energy Act Before Illinois Legislature Would Decrease Stress on Ratepayers, Advocates Say” • Illinois advocacy groups are pressing state legislators to pass a package of energy reforms that would help the state reach its clean energy goals and could reduce costs for consumers following price spikes this summer. [Inside Climate News]

¶ “Experts Issue Warning As US Takes Risky Approach To New-Age Nuclear Power: ‘Hype Bubble'” • Reshaping energy policy has been a major theme of President Donald Trump’s second term, with a “nuclear renaissance” being a primary focus. The efficacy of the strategy has been questioned by some experts. Several recently spoke Undark. [Yahoo]

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¶ “Volkswagen Group BEV Sales Up 42% In 2025” • In a monthly sales report, one of Volkswagen Groupy’s key highlights was its soaring battery EV sales. Volkswagen Group includes Audi, Seat, Porsche, Skoda, Volkswagen, and other brands. It made 717,500 battery EV deliveries by the end of September, up 42% from the same period in 2024. [CleanTechnica]

Volkswagen ID.3 (Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Balancing Australia’s Ocean Of Electricity” • Australia leads the world in rooftop solar adoption. By June 2025, 4.2 million rooftop solar systems were installed nationwide, representing 26.8 GW of clean power generating capacity. That reduces the country’s carbon emissions, but it also creates challenges for its electricity grid operators. [CSIRO]

¶ “Europe’s Coal Power Collapse Is Accelerating, Triggering A Downstream Exit Of Capacity” • According to the UN Paris Climate Agreement, the nations that agreed have until the end of 2030 to completely phase out coal in their countries. Europe’s coal power sector is collapsing under the strain of international pressure. [Energies Media]

Solar, wind, and idle coal plant (Arno Senoner, Unsplash)

¶ “Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Secures Three Orders Worth ₹17.72 Billion” • Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy has won three new contracts totaling ₹17.72 billion ($200 million). The company, based in Mumbai, has greatly expanded its order book with these wins, potentially strengthening its position in the renewable energy market. [scanx.trade]

¶ “Turbine Deliveries Begin At 102-MW Stranoch Wind Farm” • EDF power solutions UK is receiving turbine components for the 102-MW Stranoch wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway, passing a milestone in the project’s construction. Early deliveries include blades and tower sections supplied by Vestas and transported by logistics contractor Colletts. [reNews]

Moving blades (EDF image)

¶ “Jobs Boost As Construction Starts On King Rocks Wind Farm” • Construction began on the 105-MW King Rocks Wind Farm, a renewable energy project led by Synergy that is part of the Cook Government’s clean energy transition for Western Australia. The wind farm will have 17 wind turbines and will generate enough power for up to 70,000 homes. [Mirage News]

¶ “Ampyr Solar Europe opens 45MWp Gorgast cluster” • Ampyr Solar Europe has opened its 45-MW Gorgast solar park cluster in Brandenburg, Germany, passing a milestone in the company’s European energy transition strategy. The cluster combines three PV sites – Gorgast Bahn, Gorgast Gewächshaus and Manschnow – operating together as a single plant. [reNews]

Solar array (Ampyr Solar Europe image)

¶ “TotalEnergies Launches Europe’s Largest Solar Cluster With 263 MW Of Capacity In Seville” • In a move that strengthens the prominence of the solar sector, TotalEnergies, the French energy giant, has cut the ribbon on Europe’s largest solar cluster. The cluster has a generating capacity of 263 MW and is sited in the Spanish city of Seville. [Energies Media]

¶ “Efforts Underway To Restore Power At Biggest Nuclear Plant In Europe” • Efforts to restore power at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, following a four-week outage, began on Saturday under a local ceasefire, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The repairs are expected to take around a week, the IAEA confirmed. [The Brussels Times]

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi
(IAEA Imagebank, CC BY-SA 2.0)

US:

¶ “Meta Invests $1.5 Billion In Renewable AI Data Center In El Paso” • Meta Platforms Inc is ramping up its artificial intelligence ambitions with a significant new investment in infrastructure. The company announced plans to commit $1.5 billion to build an AI-focused data center in El Paso, Texas. Meta is committed to 100% renewable energy. [WebProNews]

¶ “Forty Public EV Chargers Coming To Springfield, Illinois” • Forty Level 2 charging ports will be installed in Springfield after the Illinois Community Charging Program gave the city’s electric utility a $629,000 grant. The utility City Water Light and Power, will own the chargers. It aims to continue expanding EV charging in the city. [CleanTechnica]

Illinois capitol building (Yinan Chen, public domain)

¶ “Oil Giant Makes Surprising Billion-Dollar Investment Pivot: ‘A New Global Industry'” • Italian oil giant Eni SpA has bought into a fusion power plant in Virginia for $1 billion, and it won’t even be connected to the grid for another few years. Commonwealth Fusion System will build its Arc facility near Richmond, Virginia, near energy-intensive data centers. [MSN]

¶ “US Judge Issues Major Ruling As Nuclear Plant Is Dismantled” • A federal judge ruled that a company dismantling a nuclear power plant doesn’t need to follow New York law as it disposes radioactive waste. US District Judge Kenneth Karas ruled that a state law limiting disposal of nuclear waste in the Hudson River illegally superseded federal mandates. [Yahoo]

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¶ “Climate Change Is Turning Forests Into Firestorms” • The second State of Wildfires report, by researchers at the University of Melbourne, shows that between March 2024 and February 2025, an area larger than India, and 100 million people were affected by wildfires worldwide. And €183 billion worth of homes and infrastructure were put to risk. [Euronews]

Wildfire (Issy Bailey, Unsplash)

¶ “Lyten Completes Acquisition Of Northvolt Battery Making Facility In Poland” • Lyten announced it has completed the acquisition of Northvolt Dwa in Gdańsk, Poland, the largest Battery manufacturing facility in Europe. Lyten is on track to complete the acquisition of the Northvolt assets in Sweden and Germany in 4Q 2025. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “BYD Flash Charging – This Changes Everything!” • At the heart of BYD’s Super E-platform for EVs are improved Blade batteries that support ultra-fast charging and high-performance electric motors. BYD calls them “flash charge” batteries because they have a 10C charging rate and can add 400 km (249 miles) of range in five minutes. [CleanTechnica]

BYE presentation (BYD via CnEVPost)

¶ “IEA Cuts Outlook For Five-Year Global Growth In Offshore Wind Power” • The International Energy Agency cut its five-year prediction for global offshore wind power generation by 27%. It cites policy shifts in the US and project cancellations in Japan and elsewhere. Expansion in offshore wind capacity is estimated to be 140 GW through 2030. [The Mainichi]

¶ “UK Unveils Clean Energy Jobs Blueprint” • The government launched the UK’s first national plan to train and recruit workers for the clean energy transition. It projects creating over 400,000 new jobs by 2030. The Clean Energy Jobs Plan sets out a strategy to meet demand for news skilled workers in renewables, nuclear, and low-carbon industries. [reNews]

Energy secretary Ed Miliband (Zara Farrar, DESNZ)

¶ “Solar Power To Save Electricity In Aluru” • Assistant Engineer Gurappa of the Electricity Department spoke of the importance of adopting solar power systems to reduce electricity use and bills. Addressing an awareness program, he explained that installing solar units in every household can significantly cut down power expenses. [The Hans India]

¶ “China’s Power Paradox: Record Renewables, Continued Coal” • The picture looks positive in China. Gleaming solar farms now sprawl across Chinese deserts; China installed more renewables last year than all existing US capacity. Yet in the first half of this year, coal power capacity also grew. Last year, China accounted for 93%of new global coal construction. [Yahoo]

Coal mine (Herry Lawford, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped)

¶ “Spain Adds Over 5 GW Of New Solar Projects To 2025 Permitting Pipeline” • In a move that aligns with its national decarbonization goals, Spain added over 5 GW of solar projects to its 2025 permitting pipeline. Spain is directly in the crosshairs of climate change, as shown by the 2023 drought that ravaged 60% the Spanish countryside. [Energies Media]

US:

¶ “When Government Refuses To Do Its Job ” • Reuters reports that nearly two dozen states are suing the administration over its cancellation of the $7 billion Solar For All grants that were to expand access to solar energy in low-income communities. The program was to expand community solar initiatives for people who can’t install their own solar panels. [CleanTechnica]

Community solar array (Robford15, CC BY-SA 4.0)

¶ “Will Analyst Optimism On Renewables Reshape NextEra Energy’s Investment Narrative?” • Those who are shareholders in NextEra Energy typically trust in its leadership in renewable power generation and its ability to harness long-term demand for clean electricity. There is a surge in analyst attention ahead of Q3 2025 results. [Simply Wall Street]

¶ “Engineers Propose Innovative Idea For Location Of Nuclear Power Plants: ‘Reliable And Permanent'” • An innovative firm, Deep Fission, has a plan for a new generation of nuclear reactors. The Economist reports that the company wants to build a reactor at the bottom of a mile-deep shaft drilled into Earth’s crust and filled with water. [Yahoo]

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¶ “Nearly 900 Million Poor People Face Climate Risk, Says UN” • Researchers overlaid global climate hazard data with poverty indicators. They showed poverty is not just an economic issue. It is strongly linked with planetary pressures and instability. They say 887 million poor people are vulnerable to at least one climate risk, and 651 million face two or more. [Euronews]

Boy in the mud (Salah Darwish, Unsplash)

¶ “How Do EU Citizens Feel About Corporate Accountability For Climate Action?” • Around three-quarters of adults in ten EU countries believe large companies with 250 or more employees should be held accountable for human rights and environmental harms in their supply chains, an Ipsos poll shows. In Sweden and Spain this view is particularly strong. [Euronews]

¶ “China Is Totally Crushing Trump’s Fossil Fuel Dream, With Agrivoltaics” • US President Donald Trump and his fossil energy donors have been caught napping. The Chinese solar firm GCL is taking its up-sized agrivoltaic system on the road, with Germany tapped to demonstrate the benefits of combining farming with solar panels on the same land. [CleanTechnica]

Agrivoltaic PV system (Klas Neidhardt, Vattenfall)

¶ “Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Bids In Colombia’s First Offshore Wind Round” • Colombia has a bid from a subsidiary of CIP in its first offshore wind auction, Reuters reports. Orlando Velandia, head of Colombia’s National Hydrocarbons Agency, said CI GMF Cooperatief UA submitted a bid under the country’s inaugural offshore wind round. [reNews]

¶ “Voltalia And IFC Partner For African Mining” • Voltalia signed a strategic partnership with IFC to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy across mining operations in Africa. Mining is a highly energy-dependent industry, with many sites relying on fossil fuels in regions lacking access to stable grids. Renewables can give them a stable source of energy. [reNews]

Solar field (Voltalia image)

¶ “Small Wind Turbine Increases Energy Output With Less Weight” • Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP collaborated with the BBF Group to developed a small, lightweight rotor specifically designed for operation in regions with low wind speeds. The first prototypes have been delivered. [Renewable Energy Magazine]

¶ “Chinese PV Industry Brief: Energy China secures 5 GW EPC deal in Saudi Arabia” • China Energy Engineering Corporation announced that a consortium of its subsidiaries had signed three engineering, procurement and construction contracts for 5 GW of wind and solar projects in Saudi Arabia. The contracts are worth $2.7 billion. [pv magazine International]

Solar array (Antonio Garcia, Unsplash)

¶ “South Africa Announces IRP Targeting Over 40% Renewable Power By 2030” • South Africa’s cabinet approved new boards for state-owned power utility Eskom and the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa and adopted the updated Integrated Resource Plan, IRP 2025, the Presidency announced. Renewables are to supply just over 40% of electricity in 2030. [MSN]

¶ “Mystery Heatwave Warms Pacific Ocean To New Record” • The waters of the north Pacific had their warmest summer on record, according to BBC analysis of a mysterious marine heatwave that has confounded climate scientists. Between July and September the sea surface was more than 0.25°C (0.45°F) above the previous high of 2022. [BBC]

Pacific Ocean (Mick Haupt, Unsplash)

¶ “Iran Says It’s No Longer Bound By Nuclear Deal Limits” • Iran says it is no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear program, as a 2015 deal with world powers officially expired. “All of the provisions (of the deal), including the restrictions on the Iranian nuclear program and the related mechanisms, are considered terminated,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry said. [DW]

US:

¶ “Good News, Bad News From Rondo Energy 100-MWh Heat Storage Facility” • Rondo Energy developed technology that uses electricity to heat fire bricks to temperatures of 1500º C or more. Unlike most energy storage, Rondo Energy’s is not primarily meant to provide electricity. Initially, it is being used to enhance oil recovery from a well. [CleanTechnica]

Rondo Energy system (Rondo Energy image)

¶ “ABTC Publishes Study On Its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project” • American Battery Technology Company published the S-K 1300 Technical Report and Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project. The study confirms the project’s robust economic potential and potential strategic importance for the domestic lithium supply chain. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Utilities Grapple With A Multibillion Question: How Much AI Data Center Power Demand Is Real” • Electricity companies across the US are struggling to figure out how much demand will actually materialize from the artificial intelligence boom, as the stock market speculates that vast sums of money will be spent to support a big data center buildout. [CNBC]

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¶ “Earth Faces Nearly Two More Months Of Extreme Heat Every Year” • By the end of the century, the world is on track to add nearly two months of dangerous superhot days each year, with small, poorer nations hit far more often than the biggest carbon-polluting countries, says a study by World Weather Attribution and the US-based Climate Central. [Euronews]

Sunset at Beijing (Martin Fu, Unsplash)

¶ “Earth’s Northern Hemisphere Is Darkening Faster Than The South, Scientists Find” • Scientists say Earth’s northern half is darkening faster than the south, reflecting less sunlight back into space and soaking up more of the sun’s energy. Researchers point to melting ice and small but significant changes in clouds as among the drivers of this change. [Euronews]

¶ “New Supersized Floating Solar System Puts Catamarans To Work” • Floating solar is already scaling up by megawatts around the world. One indication of this is a scaled-up floating solar system from the French firm Ciel & Terre, featuring a structure inspired by pyramids and a maintenance service streamlined by specialized catamarans. [CleanTechnica]

Ciel & Terre Floating solar system (Ciel & Terre screenshot)

¶ “US-Led Pressure On Shipping Deal An Attack On Sovereignty of EU, Says T&E” • The US and other oil producing countries are pressuring the EU to abandon its green shipping measures for a much weaker global deal. Caving into US demands would reverse years of progress and hand control of Europe’s energy transition to foreign oil interests, says T&E. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Hamburg Votes To Accelerate Its Carbon Neutral Target” • Residents of Hamburg voted to strengthen their commitment to becoming a sustainable city. Electrive reports that they approved an amendment to the city’s climate protection law. Hamburg committed itself to achieving climate neutrality by 2040. The old target date was 2045. [CleanTechnica]

Hamburg (Claudio Testa, Unsplash)

¶ “EDF Signs Debut Taiwan Offshore Wind CPPA” • EDF power solutions signed its first corporate power purchase agreement for offshore wind in Taiwan for the 440-MW Wei Lan Hai Changhua project. The 30-year CPPA was concluded with Taiwan Smart Electricity & Energy, the government-backed energy aggregator established to support renewable energy. [reNews]

¶ “TenneT Fully Energises 900-MW DolWin5 Link” • TenneT completed commissioning of the 900-MW DolWin5 offshore grid connection, linking the Borkum Riffgrund 3 wind farm to the onshore station in Emden, Germany. The system includes a 130-km high-voltage direct current cable and the offshore platform DolWin epsilon. [reNews]

DolWin epsilon (TenneT image)

¶ “Russia Announces Pause In Fighting To Repair Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant” • Russia may decide to suspend hostilities to carry out repairs at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, according to comments made by Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev to Russian media. A Ukrainian government representative said the repairs are being delayed solely by Russia. [MSN]

¶ “EU Unveils A News Global Climate And Energy Vision” • The European Commission and the High Representative presented an international strategy to bolster the EU’s role in global climate and energy markets. The EU global climate and energy vision sets out plans to secure Europe’s industrial position, foster fair transition standards, and address security issues. [reNews]

European Commission (European Commission image)

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¶ “Waymo Moves Again, Partners With DoorDash” • Waymo is on a roll this week. After announcing that it plans to roll out in London next year, the self-driving vehicle company announced that it is in a partnership with DoorDash, starting in its original robotaxi city of Phoenix, Arizona. It is seeking to start making deliveries seamless there. [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Solar And Storage Succeed When Cybersecurity Leads” • As solar and battery storage become more prevalent and the grid is increasingly digitally connected, cybersecurity must be a top priority to defend against nation states, criminal organizations, hackers, and other threats from getting unauthorized access or attacking critical energy systems. [CleanTechnica]

Cyberthreat (GuerrillaBuzz, Unsplash)

¶ “Solar Power Canopy Over Water Canal Now Generating Electricity” • A solar power canopy situated over an irrigation canal near Turlock, California, is generating enough electricity to power several thousand homes. There are actually two solar canopies operating now, and they both are a part of a pilot study called “Project Nexus.” [CleanTechnica]

¶ “Washington Sues EPA Over Renewable Energy Funding Cuts” • Washington State is suing the EPA over cuts to $7 billion in renewable energy funding. EPA ended the Solar for All program, which was created by Congress three years ago in an effort to install solar systems in America’s disadvantaged and low-income communities. [1170 KPUG-AM]

Rooftop Solar (Rafael Moreno, Unsplash)

¶ “Can Trump’s Energy Pivot End The Transition?” • Since President Trump took office, several associations advancing the agenda of net-zero in the financial world have dissolved, wind and solar developers have pleaded for help, and carmakers have revised their plans for an electric future. Some, however, believe it cannot stop the transition. [OilPrice.com]

¶ “Minnesota Tribal Nations Have Legal Sovereignty. They Want Energy Sovereignty” • The effort by Minnesota’s Indigenous communities to achieve energy sovereignty is gathering pace. But tribes seeking energy sovereignty face a stiff challenge in the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back clean energy with apparent disregard for tribal rights. [Minnesota Reformer]

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