
Trump Ends Subsidies for Wind and Solar, Declares Push for 'Reliable' Energy
President Donald J. Trump signed a new Executive Order on Monday to eliminate federal support for wind and solar power, calling the technologies “unreliable” and “foreign-controlled.” The move advances the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and significantly alters the energy policy landscape, as the administration pivots toward what it calls “reliable, dispatchable” sources like natural gas, coal, and nuclear.

EV Growth, Microreactors & the Carbon Footprint of 36 Giants
From electric vehicles taking off in emerging markets to new microreactor experiments in the U.S., this week’s energy stories reveal how technology, policy, and power systems are shifting fast. China continues to set the pace on solar, a new AI model draws inspiration from energy principles, and a striking report shows that just 36 companies are behind half of fossil fuel and cement CO₂ emissions. Here’s what you need to know.

Energy in the Crossfire: Reactions to Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill
With President Donald Trump's sweeping budget bill — dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” — poised to become law, the energy provisions inside are already stirring fierce debate. The legislation bundles together a range of measures affecting fossil fuels, renewables, nuclear, climate programs, and energy-related tax policy. Supporters see it as a bold reset of national priorities, while critics warn of clean tech rollbacks and a weakened climate agenda.

UK Launches Strategy to Double Onshore Wind by 2030
The UK government has unveiled a major new plan to revive the country’s onshore wind sector, aiming to more than double capacity by 2030 after nearly a decade of stagnation in England. Published today, the strategy is described as a cornerstone of Britain’s mission to become a “clean energy superpower” and reduce reliance on volatile global gas markets.

Wright Backs Trump’s Energy Overhaul in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: Maximum Output, Fewer Subsidies
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is fully behind President Donald Trump’s sweeping Big, Beautiful Bill. While the package spans taxes, regulation, and trade, it also marks what Wright called a “tremendous pivot in American energy policy”: more domestic production, fewer clean energy breaks, and a return to what he described as “common sense.”

Trump vs. Musk 2: Clash Over Spending, EV Mandates & the Future of Energy
The simmering tension between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has boiled over again, as both men traded jabs over Trump’s signature second-term legislation—dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” What began as policy disagreements over electric vehicle (EV) mandates and federal subsidies has now escalated into a broader feud over government spending, energy priorities, and political loyalty.

Tesla’s New Battery Plant Marks a Milestone for U.S. Energy Independence
Tesla is nearing completion of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Nevada, with Elon Musk calling the project essential for America’s energy future and warning of policy threats to clean energy growth. Tesla’s new facility in Sparks, Nevada, marks a major milestone for domestic battery production.

Second-Life Batteries, Electrification Momentum & Offshore Wind Innovation
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is back with a new venture—Redwood Energy—using second-life EV batteries to power the grid. This week also brings a new observatory tracking AI’s growing energy footprint, warnings over lagging climate pledges, and EU-backed innovation in offshore wind maintenance. Electrification continues to play a key role in cutting fossil fuel imports.

Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Weapons: A Shared Origin with Diverging Paths
Nuclear energy harnesses the immense power stored in the nucleus of atoms. In civilian power plants, this energy is released through a process called nuclear fission, in which atoms of uranium-235 or plutonium-239 are split in a controlled chain reaction. The heat generated is used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. This process, while complex, is generally stable and closely monitored for safety and efficiency.

Powering the Future: UK Links Clean Energy to Economic Growth
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy linking clean energy development with industrial growth, workforce opportunities, and regional investment. The Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan outlines a roadmap to double annual clean energy investment to over £30 billion by 2035 — with a strong emphasis on expanding domestic supply chains and revitalising the industrial regions that once powered the nation.

New Poll Finds Fading U.S. Public Support for EV, Solar & Wind Incentives
Public support for green energy incentives is softening, according to a new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll — and the biggest shift is coming from groups historically most supportive of clean energy policy. Democrats and independents are showing declining enthusiasm for tax credits tied to electric vehicles, solar panels, and large-scale renewable energy projects, raising fresh questions about the political momentum behind U.S. climate efforts.

UK Solar Boom, 24/7 Clean Energy Gains & Google’s Grid Push
From a solar surge in the UK to the climate footprint of LNG, this week’s stories highlight big shifts in how energy is produced, stored, and distributed. Batteries are making around-the-clock solar more viable, advanced grid technology is gaining traction, and a new study raises questions about whether current energy growth patterns are serving those who need it most.

UK Backs Giant Floating Wind Projects in Celtic Sea Push
The UK has taken a major step in expanding its offshore wind sector with the launch of two new floating wind projects in the Celtic Sea — a move expected to create thousands of jobs, bring over £1 billion in investment, and further solidify the country’s leadership in renewable energy.

Spain’s Grid Blackout Blamed on System Failure
A widespread blackout disrupted electricity across Spain and parts of the European grid on 28 April, halting high-speed trains, cutting power to homes and businesses, and sparking questions about the resilience of Europe’s energy infrastructure. Although power was mostly restored within an hour, the incident triggered speculation about potential cyberattacks, renewable energy overloads, and deeper structural weaknesses in the grid.

China's Surge, UK Nuclear Charted & The Case Against Carbon Capture
This week’s energy highlights trace major shifts in global electricity and industrial strategy. China now generates more electricity than the U.S., EU, and India combined. In Europe, electrification is central to all industrial decarbonization scenarios. Meanwhile, Stanford researchers question the economics of carbon capture, and new studies explore how solar panels can help grasslands during drought. We also look back at the rise, fall, and future of nuclear power in the UK.

Clean Energy Push: UK Invests in Hydrogen and Carbon Capture
The UK government has announced over £500 million in new funding for hydrogen transport and storage, alongside major investment in carbon capture and storage (CCUS) infrastructure—cementing both as key tools in the shift to a low-carbon, resilient energy system.

10 AI Startup Ideas Tackling Energy and Climate Challenges
A new wave of British artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is targeting one of the UK’s biggest challenges—cutting energy costs while moving towards a clean, net-zero future. Backed by the UK government through the Manchester Prize, ten pioneering teams have been selected to compete for a £1 million award by developing AI solutions that lower emissions, boost efficiency, and reduce household energy bills.

UK Doubles Down on Nuclear with £14.2bn Sizewell C Investment and New SMR Deal
Nuclear power is set to play a far greater role in Britain’s energy future, as the government announces a £14.2 billion investment into the Sizewell C power station and confirms Rolls-Royce SMR as the preferred bidder to build the UK’s first small modular reactors.

UK’s £86bn Science Push to Back Batteries and AI
The UK government has announced a sweeping £86 billion research and development package aimed at fuelling innovation across science and technology — with longer-lasting batteries and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence among its top priorities.

Coal Expansion, Brazil’s Solar Surge & Marine Life at Wind Farms
From Brazil’s soaring solar output to China’s record coal buildout, this week’s global energy stories reveal both climate progress and contradictions. New data shows that electricity demand—especially from AI and industry—is reshaping the energy mix, while studies suggest offshore wind farms may offer ecological benefits.