EV Growth, Renewable Expansion & Geothermal Innovation
China’s record breaking EV boom, rapid renewable growth, US solar expansion, Tesla’s electric Semi and new geothermal technology highlight the latest energy developments.
Big Tech Bets on Gas as SMR Nuclear Timelines Slip
Amazon, Meta, Oracle and xAI are building off-grid gas plants to power AI data centers within years, while billions committed to SMR nuclear deals remain a longer-term bet for the 2030s and beyond.
Crude and Diesel Prices Climb Amid Gulf Disruption
The IEA's September 2026 report shows Brent crude above $105 a barrel and US diesel past $200, as Gulf disruption and the US-Iran standoff squeeze supply and push refining margins to record highs.
AI Could Transform the UK’s Changing Electricity Grid
As wind and solar reshape Britain’s electricity grid, AI could become an important tool for managing growing complexity, reliability and supporting the UK’s transition to clean power.
Fossil Fuel Dependence, AI Power & Clean Energy Growth
Fossil fuel dependence, AI data centre opposition, electric trucks, Europe’s battery boom and America’s oil exports highlight the latest energy and technology developments.
Germany's €35bn Power Plan Comes With a Climate-Neutral Clause
Germany's new €35bn electricity capacity plan will support reliable power, storage and flexibility as wind and solar expand, while putting supported capacity on a path to climate neutrality by 2045.
China’s Solar Growth, AI Power Impact & EV Surge
China’s renewable growth, SpaceX’s move into turbine manufacturing, Germany’s new mega-battery and record EV sales highlight this week’s energy and technology developments.
Solar Power, EV Exports & Nuclear Innovation
Record solar helps Europe weather extreme heat, China's fossil generation falls, EV exports surge and vehicle-integrated solar roofs emerge alongside new nuclear technology.
Brazil's Lula Hails Amazon Oil Find as "Passport to the Country's Future"
Petrobras has confirmed an oil discovery off the Amazon coast, with President Lula calling it a "passport to the country's future" despite fierce opposition from environmental groups.
UK Launches £28 Million Challenge to Store Clean Energy for Days at a Time
The UK has launched a £28 million challenge to fund battery and underground hydrogen storage capable of holding clean power for over 100 hours, cutting reliance on gas.
World's Largest Electric Aircraft Completes First Flight
The world's largest electric aircraft has completed its first flight, a milestone behind Heart Aerospace's 30-seat ES-30, designed to make short electric flights commercially viable by 2031.
Rapid EV Growth, Solar Power & Mineral Supply
EVs expand across global markets, California's battery boom grows, solar pushes out fossil generation, and mineral production highlights this week's key energy and technology developments.
Why Europe's Heatwave Is Shutting Down Nuclear Reactors
Record European heat is forcing nuclear reactors offline, with France cutting a sixth of its fleet's output and Hungary's Paks plant pushed to near-shutdown on the shrinking Danube river.
Heat, Solar Manufacturing & Critical Minerals
Tesla's huge Texas solar factory, surging EV sales across Southeast Asia, rising heat pump costs and soaring critical mineral prices highlight this week's energy and technology developments.
Italy Opens the Door to Billions in New Green Energy Investment
Italy is opening the door to billions in new green energy investment as EU fiscal flexibility creates room to expand renewables, strengthen grids and reduce its reliance on natural gas.
EU Backs Sustainable Aviation Fuel with €290 Million Investment
The EU has approved €290 million to support sustainable aviation fuel production in the Netherlands, helping expand cleaner jet fuel, lower emissions, and accelerate sustainable aviation.
EV Growth, Floating Wind & The Changing Global Energy Market
Global EV sales continued to accelerate, floating offshore wind took a step towards lower costs, and electrification continued reshaping energy markets and reducing emissions worldwide.
France Invests €260 Million in Ports to Accelerate Floating Offshore Wind
France is investing €260 million to expand floating offshore wind infrastructure across five ports, strengthening its renewable energy industry and supporting future offshore wind projects.
AI Data Centre Boom Forces New Push for Grid Connections
Britain is tightening grid connection rules as AI-driven data centre demand surges, aiming to free capacity for genuine projects and support the next wave of digital infrastructure and electricity growth.
Energy Security, Battery Storage & Critical Materials
New energy infrastructure, rapid battery storage growth, and the importance of critical minerals highlight another week of major developments across the global energy and technology sectors.