India adds 26GW solar PV in H1 2026 – JMK Research
In the first half of 2026, India increased its solar capacity by about 26GW and its wind capacity by 3GW, as reported by JMK Research.
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Multi-Vehicle Hydrogen Refuelling System Opens for Industrial Transport Fleets
A new multi-vehicle hydrogen refueling system has been launched to support industrial transport fleets, enhancing the availability of hydrogen as a fuel source for commercial vehicles.
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Hadron Energy has successfully completed its business combination with GigCapital7 Corp, advancing its plans for the development of a microreactor known as the Halo reactor.
Read full articleLong-term fuel supply contract signed for OL3
Framatome has entered into an eight-year contract with Teollisuuden Voima Oyj to supply nuclear fuel assemblies for the Olkiluoto 3 EPR in Finland.
Read full articleOxfordshire Introduces First Dual Fuel Hydrogen Highways Maintenance Vehicle
Oxfordshire has launched its first dual fuel hydrogen highways maintenance vehicle, marking a significant step towards sustainable transportation in the region. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions associated with road maintenance operations.
Read full articleNew Report From KBR Supports Potential for US$1.75/Kg Hydrogen From Syntholene's Geothermal-SOEC Platform
A new report by KBR indicates that Syntholene's geothermal solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) platform could enable hydrogen production at a cost of US$1.75 per kilogram.
Read full articlePlug Wins 50MW Electrolyzer Order as Orica’s Hunter Valley Hub Becomes the Largest Australian Renewable Hydrogen Project to Reach FID
Plug has secured a 50MW electrolyzer order for Orica's Hunter Valley Hub, which is now the largest renewable hydrogen project in Australia to achieve a Final Investment Decision (FID). This project will produce renewable hydrogen to help Orica reduce its reliance on natural gas for ammonia production.
Read full articleSyntholene Produces First 500 Kilograms of Hydrogen at Husavik Demonstration Facility
Syntholene Energy Corp. has achieved a milestone by producing its first 500 kilograms of hydrogen at its Husavik demonstration facility, marking the successful operation of the world's first geothermally-integrated solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) hydrogen production system.
Read full articleClean Power Hydrogen resumes AIM trading after fundraising to support new growth strategy (CPH2)
Clean Power Hydrogen plc has resumed trading on AIM following a fundraising effort that raised approximately £2.54 million, which will enhance its working capital and support operations until December 2026. The company plans to complete additional elements of the fundraising in the future.
Read full articleH2BE and INEOS announce that they have agreed preliminary commercial terms for the offtake of low carbon hydrogen from H2BE
H2BE and INEOS have reached preliminary commercial terms for the offtake of low carbon hydrogen, supporting INEOS's Project ONE, which aims to establish the first zero carbon steam cracker in Europe. The agreement is facilitated by the nearly completed Fluxys hydrogen pipeline connecting Ghent and Antwerp.
Read full articleIndustrie De Nora receives final orders for Moeve Green Hydrogen Project
Industrie De Nora has received the final orders for the Moeve Green Hydrogen Project from thyssenkrupp nucera, which is located in Andalusia, Spain. The project focuses on green hydrogen production and is part of De Nora's commitment to sustainable solutions.
Read full articleHydrogenera and Stargate Hydrogen sign agreement for industrial hydrogen projects
Hydrogenera and Stargate Hydrogen have entered into a framework cooperation agreement to collaborate on industrial hydrogen projects throughout Europe, leveraging their complementary strengths in hydrogen technology.
Read full articleJuly polysilicon market weakens further but decline slows
The Chinese polysilicon market continues to experience weakness, according to recent figures from the Silicon Industry Branch, although the rate of decline has significantly slowed.
Read full articleFrontier Power USA picks four sites to deploy 920MWh of Eos zinc hybrid-cathode BESS
Frontier Power USA has selected four battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from Stella Energy Solutions, totaling 920MWh, as part of its long-duration energy storage development efforts.
Read full articleNRC Targets Faster Nuclear Licensing With NEPA Streamlining Proposal
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed a significant revision of its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules to expedite nuclear licensing, in response to recent executive orders, statutory amendments, and a Supreme Court ruling. This proposal, announced on July 7, is part of the NRC's broader initiative to modernize its processes.
Read full articleBurckhardt Compression Selected by HYDS to Supply High Pressure Hydrogen Compression Solutions in the Nordics
Burckhardt Compression has been chosen by HYDS to provide high-pressure hydrogen compression solutions for projects in the Nordic region.
Read full articleAustralia agrees to export uranium to India
India and Australia have finalized an administrative arrangement that allows for the export of uranium to India for peaceful uses, following a nuclear cooperation agreement established over ten years ago.
Read full articlePremier Energies moves ahead with 10GW ingot-wafer facility in Andhra Pradesh, India
Premier Energies is set to commence construction on the first phase of a 10GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, India, soon.
Read full articleSwiss firm Alpiq acquires 90% stake in BESS developer-operator Harmony Energy
Alpiq, a Swiss power company, is set to acquire a 90% ownership stake in Harmony Energy, a developer and operator of battery energy storage systems based in the UK.
Read full articleReactor vessel installed in El Dabaa's second unit
The reactor pressure vessel for the second unit of Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully installed, as announced during a recent ceremony.
Read full articleEU’s Chinese inverter ban could affect 14% of future solar demand, Wood Mackenzie says
The EU's ban on funding energy projects with Chinese inverters may impact approximately 14% of the region's solar demand by 2030, as reported by Wood Mackenzie.
Read full articleBattery storage business models explored for AI data centres with Nordic reserve market revenues and US household computing power
The article discusses the exploration of battery storage business models for AI data centers in both Europe and the US, focusing on the potential for generating grid-balancing revenues and enhancing distributed computing capabilities.
Read full articleThe State of BESS Analytics: Three Views from The Smarter E 2026
At The Smarter E 2026, representatives from three companies, including PowerUp, discussed the growing importance of battery analytics as a critical decision-making tool within the battery energy storage system (BESS) ecosystem.
Read full articleSizewell B lifetime extension terms agreed to 2055
The Sizewell B nuclear power plant in the UK has secured a 20-year extension of its operational life, with agreements reached between the UK government and EDF, extending its service until 2055.
Read full articleUK ROUNDUP: Field closes financing on 1GWh portfolio; Pulse Clean Energy selects Envision for 310MWh project
Field has secured financing for a 1GWh battery storage portfolio, while Pulse Clean Energy has chosen Envision for a 310MWh project, contributing to a total capacity of over 1.3GWh in UK battery storage advancements this week.
Read full articleNEPA review changes coming under NRC proposed rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed significant changes to its environmental review regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act, aiming to streamline 10 CFR Part 51 by eliminating the requirement for draft environmental impact statements and introducing new categorical exclusions.
Read full articleIllinois regulators approve ComEd VPP under new clean energy law
Illinois regulators have approved ComEd's Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program, which will utilize small batteries to discharge power during high-demand events, such as the recent heatwave in early July.
Read full articleSouth Africa clears four REIPPPP solar projects for construction
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has granted licenses for four solar projects under the REIPPPP Bid Window 7.3, enabling the construction of over 1 gigawatt of new solar capacity in the country.
Read full articleBelectric: European solar developers are in a ‘critical’ position without grid overhaul
Belectric's CEO warns that European solar developers face a "critical" situation due to grid shortages and significant recent expansion.
Read full articleLeeward Renewable Energy advances 725MW Oklahoma solar portfolio
Leeward Renewable Energy has successfully launched 525MW of solar capacity in Oklahoma and is currently constructing an additional 200MW.
Read full articlePalisades: Restart projects, Holtec IPO, lawsuit dismissal—but no restart date
Holtec International has shifted its efforts at the Palisades nuclear power plant from large-scale projects to smaller activities, but a specific restart date for the facility, which has been inactive since 2022, has not been provided.
Read full articleTrilateral cooperation agreement on SMR deployment
The USA, Japan, and South Korea have signed a memorandum to enhance collaboration on the deployment of small modular reactors in third countries, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
Read full articleBESS developer opts for California Energy Commission fast-track approval after facing local county ordinance obstacles
New Leaf Energy has decided to pursue fast-track approval from the California Energy Commission for its battery energy storage system project after withdrawing its application due to challenges posed by local county ordinances in Santa Cruz County, California.
Read full articleHonda-LG ES begin ESS cell production at retooled Ohio EV cell facility
L-H Battery Company has started production of lithium-ion cells at its retooled facility in Jeffersonville, Ohio, focusing on applications for both automotive and stationary power.
Read full articleNEA: “Transformative scenario” is needed to reach COP28 goal by 2050
More than 20 countries at COP28 aim to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050, but a report from the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency outlines significant challenges in achieving this objective.
Read full articleFrance registers lowest average price in C&I PV tender oversubscribed fivefold
France has allocated 300.23MW of solar photovoltaic capacity in its recent commercial and industrial rooftop tender, which was oversubscribed by five times.
Read full articleGameChange to supply trackers for 380MWp Queensland PV project
GameChange Energy will provide its Genius Tracker 1P Terrain Following system for the 380MWp Lower Wonga Solar Farm located in Queensland.
Read full articlePolaris inks investment for 250MW/192MWh solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico
Polaris Renewable Energy, a Canadian company, has signed an investment agreement for a solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico with a capacity of 250MW and 192MWh.
Read full articleElestor, Windpark Zeewolde partner on 10-40-hour hydrogen-iron flow battery LDES project in Netherlands
Elestor has teamed up with Windpark Zeewolde to implement a 20MW/200-800MWh hydrogen-iron flow battery storage system at Europe's largest onshore wind farm in the Netherlands.
Read full articleSouthern California clean-heat rule survives key legal challenge
A court upheld Southern California's significant regulation aimed at reducing emissions from industrial heating sources, which contribute to the region's poor air quality. The rule targets gas-fueled boilers and water heaters used in factories and large buildings.
Read full articleAkaysha Energy begins construction of 82MWh BESS in southern Japan with Itochu-Tokyo Century JV
Akaysha Energy, in partnership with Itochu and Tokyo Century, has commenced construction on an 82MWh battery energy storage system in Fukuoka, Japan.
Read full articleQuaise Energy raises $134M to fuel superhot geothermal ambitions
Quaise Energy has secured $134 million in funding to support the development of its first superhot geothermal power plant in central Oregon, bringing its total funding to $230 million. The investment is part of the company's Series B financing round.
Read full articleLow-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks
Research by the New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab indicates that a government-backed loan scheme for solar panel installation could enable up to 8 million UK households to save significantly on their energy bills, as solar panels with batteries are among the most cost-effective methods for electricity generation despite their initial expense of around £6,000.
Read full articleCould hydropower hamper NYC’s building decarbonization law?
New York City building owners will soon have the opportunity to support clean energy projects through renewable energy credits, which are set to hit the market next month. This development raises questions about the impact of hydropower on the city's building decarbonization law.
Read full articleIn this Brooklyn warehouse, stoves are turned into batteries
Electra Research, a startup based in Brooklyn, aims to enhance energy storage by converting stoves into batteries to better integrate renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the electric grid and alleviate pressure during peak electricity demand.
Read full articlePeople are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves
Utilities are offering financial incentives for consumers to reduce electricity usage during heat waves, utilizing smart thermostats and connected devices to alleviate strain on the power grid.
Read full articleExport cable installation completed at Inch Cape offshore wind farm
The installation of the second export cable at the Inch Cape offshore wind farm has been completed.
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