Qcells has begun solar cell production at its Georgia factory, slated to become the largest in US history by Q3 2026. This move significantly boosts domestic clean energy manufacturing and enhances supply chain resilience.
General Motors, through GM Ventures, is investing in Peak Energy to develop next-generation sodium-ion battery cells. These batteries are specifically for grid-scale energy storage projects, marking a strategic diversification from lithium-ion for GM.
For the first time on record, solar power generated more US electricity than coal in May 2026, marking a historic milestone in the nation's energy transition. This shift highlights the rapid growth of renewables and the ongoing decline of fossil fuels.
A new report by climate and energy think tank Ember reveals that natural gas is losing its global dominance as countries increasingly turn to cheaper and more secure renewable energy sources, with 61 economies already past their peak gas power generation.
Leading utilities are rapidly shifting their focus from debating grid modernization to implementing it at speed and scale. This transformation is crucial for adapting power distribution to an increasingly complex energy landscape driven by renewables, EVs, and aging infrastructure.
Helion, the Sam Altman-backed fusion startup, has raised $465 million, valuing the company at $15.5 billion, as it races to build a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. The company employs a unique method of directly harvesting electricity from magnetic fields, promising enhanced efficiency.
Fortescue's subsidiary Nabrawind has successfully deployed Africa's first full-scale, energy-producing wind turbine using a revolutionary crane-less installation method in Namibia. This breakthrough overcomes significant logistical and cost barriers, paving the way for wider renewable energy adoption in challenging environments.
Nature journal has published a correction for a major study on US oil and gas emissions, clarifying data processing and calculation errors. Despite the corrections, the study's main results and conclusions, based on nearly one million aerial measurements, remain unchanged.
The US clean energy sector is experiencing a paradoxical boom, with over 50 new utility-scale projects announced in Q1 2026, driven by a race to meet a federal deadline. However, this growth is simultaneously unraveling due to systemic challenges like grid bottlenecks and complex permitting processes.
Indian rooftop solar startup SolarSquare is in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million in Series C funding, potentially doubling its valuation to nearly $500 million. This highlights growing investor confidence in India's residential solar market, driven by ambitious renewable energy goals.
For the first time in history, wind and solar power collectively generated more electricity than natural gas globally during April 2026, marking a significant milestone in the global energy transition.
Millions of abandoned oil and gas wells across the United States, currently polluting groundwater and leaking methane, are being considered for an innovative second life: producing clean geothermal energy. This concept, though new, is gaining traction as states explore legislative and technical pathways to repurpose these environmental liabilities into valuable assets.
Researchers have developed a novel method to significantly enhance perovskite solar cells by stereoelectronically manipulating ligands, resulting in a record stabilized power output of 26.85% and exceptional long-term stability. This advancement addresses critical interfacial losses, paving the way for more efficient and durable next-generation solar technologies.
Ford has officially unveiled Ford Energy, a new subsidiary focused on manufacturing and selling U.S.-assembled battery energy storage systems (BESS) with an annual production target of 20 GWh. This strategic move marks Ford's pivot from EV battery overcapacity to the booming grid-scale energy storage market, driven by AI data centers and renewable energy expansion.
The Trump administration has reportedly frozen 165 new onshore wind farm developments in the US, collectively representing 30 gigawatts of electric generating capacity. This move casts uncertainty over vital renewable energy initiatives and future clean energy goals.
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, prompting NATO to seek clarification amidst rising tensions with Europe. Simultaneously, China has rejected new US sanctions targeting refineries reliant on Iranian oil, signaling deepening geopolitical divides.
China's Foreign Minister urged stable US relations, citing Taiwan as the 'biggest risk factor,' as a planned Trump visit was postponed due to an 'American-Israeli war on Iran,' a key Beijing ally.
The UAE's surprising withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1st signals a strategic shift, driven by national interest and a desire to utilize its full production capacity. This move raises significant questions about the future of the organization, global oil markets, and regional relations.
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1st, marking a significant shift in its oil policy after nearly six decades. This move is seen by analysts as a potential "beginning of the end for OPEC," granting the UAE greater flexibility in its production decisions.
ITER achieves historic reaction time in the quest for clean energy.
