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Google Buys 396 Megawatts of Geothermal Energy from Fervo

Google has signed an agreement to purchase 396 megawatts from Fervo’s Cape Station facility in Utah, with an option to increase the amount by an additional 600 megawatts through June 2030. The agreement could provide nearly one gigawatt for a new data center, supporting the expansion of AI data centers without moving Google too far from its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030.

2026-09-02

Energy and Green Technologies

Solar Power Spreads Across Africa’s Rooftops Before Appearing in Official Statistics

Solar panel imports and satellite imagery indicate that Africa may be experiencing significant growth in distributed solar power that is not fully captured by official capacity figures. Commercial and industrial applications, rather than residential projects alone, appear to be at the forefront of this expansion.

2026-09-02

Energy and Green Technologies

GoSun Launches Moonrider Electric Tractor for $19,995 with Delivery Expected in 2027

GoSun has announced the electric Moonrider 27 tractor with a 24-kilowatt-hour LFP battery, a runtime of approximately five hours, and an optional solar charging feature. The tractor targets small farms and property management, but the available data does not establish its suitability for heavy agricultural work.

2026-09-01

Energy and Green Technologies

How Six American Educational Institutions Use Solar Energy to Reduce Costs and Fund Scholarships

The article reviews six solar projects at American schools and universities, whose benefits range from cutting energy bills and saving more than $100 million over 25 years to funding annual student scholarships. The examples show that storage systems and solar installations in parking lots can add benefits such as electricity continuity and shade, alongside financial savings.

2026-09-01

Energy and Green Technologies

SK On Agreement Adds 9 GWh to NeoVolta’s Battery Plant Expansion in Georgia

NeoVolta Power has entered into a five-year agreement with SK On to supply 9 gigawatt-hours of lithium iron phosphate cells manufactured in the United States, for use at the company’s Georgia plant between 2027 and 2031. The collaboration could reach 18 gigawatt-hours if an additional phase, which remains conditional on future orders and commercial terms, is completed.

2026-09-01

Energy and Green Technologies

United States Adds a Record 20.2 Gigawatt-Hours of Battery Storage in a Single Quarter

The United States added 20.2 gigawatt-hours of battery storage capacity in the second quarter of 2026, driven primarily by utility-scale storage projects. Market forecasts through 2030 increased, while additions of residential batteries declined because of changes to federal incentives.

2026-09-01

Energy and Green Technologies

Financial Inclusion Enhances the Ability of Women-Headed Households to Cope with Climate Shocks

A study published in Climate Risk Management concludes that women’s ownership of bank accounts or formal access to financial services is associated with a greater ability to absorb short-term climate shocks. However, it stresses that finance alone is insufficient to build long-term resilience without addressing inequalities in land, income and representation.

2026-08-31

Energy and Green Technologies

Jackery Expands the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 Battery with Additional Capacities and Supports It with 1,800 Watts

Jackery has launched the portable HomePower 1000 Plus v2 battery, with the option to add up to five expansion units, increasing continuous output to 1,800 watts with AC, USB, and DC ports and support for use as an uninterruptible power supply. Its price starts at $749, while some published hands-on assessments are based on an initial test that has not yet been completed.

2026-08-31

Energy and Green Technologies

U.S. Army Tests Microgrid to Reduce Reliance on Diesel Generators on the Battlefield

Startup Chariot Defense has won a $7.6 million contract from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit to deploy its Amphora energy storage and management system under the PRISM program this fall. The system aggregates energy from generators, vehicles, and other sources, with potential use of solar power, aiming to reduce thermal and acoustic signatures and lessen the burden of transporting fuel.

2026-08-29

Energy and Green Technologies

Methane Pyrolysis Faces a Carbon Market Dilemma

Michael Barnard analyzes the mass-balance problem in hydrogen production through methane pyrolysis: each tonne of hydrogen produces about three tonnes of solid carbon. Even a steel plant designed to consume both products together could leave 80 to 90% of the carbon in need of other markets.

2026-08-29

Energy and Green Technologies

Amazon Signs Largest Power Purchase Agreement in Germany and Expands Wind Investments in Sweden

Amazon has signed an agreement to purchase 600 megawatts of carbon-free electricity from an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, alongside signing four new agreements in Sweden that raise its contracted capacity there to nearly one gigawatt.

2026-08-28

Energy and Green Technologies

Energy Security Increases the Value of Cross-Border Electricity Networks

The analysis argues that energy security does not require retreating into self-sufficiency, but rather building more diversified interdependence through multiple electricity links, particularly using HVDC technology. However, these links do not automatically deliver security; they remain exposed to concentration risks, cable failures, and bottlenecks in local grids.

2026-08-28

Energy and Green Technologies

Analysis: 10 flaws in the Conservatives’ report on “cheap electricity”

A Carbon Brief report examines a model produced by the Onward think tank for the British Conservatives and concludes that a pathway relying more heavily on gas and nuclear power could slow the electrification of transport and heating and add 524 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. Experts also challenge the report’s assumptions about gas prices, grid costs, nuclear power costs and renewable-energy integration.

2026-08-27

Energy and Green Technologies

Study: 583 Million Children Face 20 Additional Days of Heat Stress Annually

A study published in Science Advances concludes that 44% of children under the age of ten—approximately 583 million children—are currently exposed to at least 20 additional days of heat stress annually due to climate change. The greatest burden is concentrated in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Africa, with projected proportions rising under higher-warming scenarios.

2026-08-27

Energy and Green Technologies

Global Battery Costs Are Falling, but Freight Geography Determines the Electrification Path

Falling battery costs are pushing the freight sector toward electricity, but they do not impose a uniform path on markets. Differences in reliance on roads, railways, and waterways make decisions about electrifying trucks, trains, and waterborne transport different in China, India, Europe, and the United States.

2026-08-27

Energy and Green Technologies

Bingöl University Transforms Rocky Land into Orchards Using Smart Irrigation and Solar Power

Bingöl University in Turkey has begun converting 30 decares of rocky, unused land into an experimental orchard containing 20 fruit species, using a smart irrigation system powered by solar energy. The system measures soil moisture and activates irrigation automatically, while a study of the trees’ suitability to local conditions will continue for approximately three years.

2026-08-26

Energy and Green Technologies

Report: Rising Heat Waves and Electricity Bills Limit Millions of California Households’ Ability to Cool Their Homes

A new report from the Environmental Working Group links an increase in dangerous heat days to rising home-cooling costs in California, where roughly 7 million utility customers are behind on their electricity bills. The organization proposes expanding access to residential solar systems, including balcony systems, to reduce cooling costs, while SB 868 remains pending before the state Assembly.

2026-08-26

Energy and Green Technologies

Renewable Energy Exceeds 30% of U.S. Electricity Generation in the First Half of 2026

The article draws on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration to present the accelerating growth of solar power, electricity storage, and wind energy in recent years, despite federal policies supporting fossil fuels. Electricity generation from renewable sources grew 10.9% year over year in the first half of 2026.

2026-08-26