UK Nuclear Push, Battery Circularity & IEA Innovation Tracker
Energy innovation is on the move—from exploding coal plants to expanding nuclear ambitions and tracking clean tech breakthroughs. This week’s stories spotlight battery circularity, Ukraine’s vast mineral wealth, and a new tool for measuring innovation progress.
🧭 IEA Tracks Progress on 18 Key Clean Energy Milestones
The International Energy Agency’s new Firsts tool allows users to explore breakthrough projects across 18 essential clean energy milestones—from next-gen solar to low-emissions steel—helping highlight global progress on innovation, security, and sustainability.
☢️ UK Forms Nuclear Taskforce to Streamline Regulation
The UK government has launched a new taskforce aimed at cutting red tape around nuclear power. The initiative will work to simplify regulatory hurdles and fast-track new reactor deployment as part of the country's energy security plan.
🔄 Circular Battery Economy Takes Center Stage
A circular EV battery economy—where used batteries are reused, repurposed, or recycled—is gaining momentum. RMI’s dashboards aim to help decision-makers build more sustainable, resilient electric vehicle supply chains.
💥 New Jersey Demolishes Final Coal Plant, Plans Renewable Storage
In a symbolic clean energy transition, New Jersey has demolished its last coal-fired power plant. The site will now house renewable energy storage—marking a tangible shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner alternatives.
🌍 Ukraine’s $15 Trillion Mineral Resource Trove
Ukraine holds an estimated $15 trillion in critical minerals, including Europe’s largest deposits of lithium, titanium, and uranium. With 5% of global reserves, the country is poised to play a vital role in clean tech and defense supply chains.