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Geothermal Investment Soars 85% as Innovative Tech Unlocks 500 GW US Potential

North America's geothermal sector shattered investment records in Q1 2025, attracting $1.7 billion in public funding – 85% of 2024's entire annual allocation – as breakthrough technologies transform vast untapped resources into commercially viable clean energy projects, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

British Solar Renewables Secures £345M Debt Facility for 609MW of Renewable Energy Assets

British Solar Renewables has closed a deal on 609MW across 12 standalone solar and co-located solar-BESS projects, one of the largest greenfield and operational portfolio financings in the UK.

Polestar Charge now offers 1 million public charge points across Europe

Polestar’s public charging service Polestar Charge now consists of 1 million charging points, making it one of the broadest public charging networks in Europe, all available in one app.  

PROMOFER Valorizes Lignocellulosic Biomass And Food Industry Waste

The main goal of the CBE – JU funded PROMOFER project is to improve the efficiency in the fermentation process production of two of the most commercialized biobased compounds: PHBV and 2,3- BDO.

Companies Partner to Provide Renault Group Customers With Designer Charging Solutions

Mobilize, the mobility and financial services arm of the Renault Group, has partnered with Andersen EV, the UK’s designer EV charging brand, to provide premium home charging solutions to customers of Renault Group electric vehicles.

Univers Partners with Microsoft to Advance AI for Energy Efficiency in Data Centers

Univers, a global leader in AI and IoT technology for energy, has announced it will integrate Microsoft technologies and collaborate with Microsoft globally to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy through cutting-edge AI and cloud solutions.

The City of Arts and Sciences in Spain Begins Work on Geothermal Project

The City of Arts and Sciences has begun work on what will be the largest geothermal plant in the Valencian Community. This plant will cool the Museum of Sciences, resulting in significant energy savings and a significant reduction in its carbon footprint. 

France
Lhyfe becomes first French hydrogen producer to obtain European RFNBO certification 

Lhyfe has become the first French hydrogen producer to obtain Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), specifically for its Bouin site, which has an installed capacity of 1 MW and has been certified since 23rd May.

Study says aligning renewable energy targets with supportive policies would lift 193 million people out of  poverty

A new study shows that coupling renewable energy targets with supportive development policies and investments would have major financial benefits, unlocking $20 trillion in cumulative savings in the energy sector.  

Greenvolt Next to Bring 6.3MW Solar Power to 44 Aldi Stores in Ireland

Greenvolt Next, a pan-European provider of renewable energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors – with operations in the UK– announces a new partnership with leading retailer Aldi to roll out rooftop solar photovoltaic systems across 44 of its stores in Ireland over the next two years.

Qair secures planning approval for 49.9 MW battery storage project in Aberdeenshire

Green Switch Capital, part of Qair Group, has received planning permission for a 49.9 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Middleton Farm, near Potterton, Aberdeenshire, approved by Aberdeenshire Council on 1st July, with planning support provided by Locogen.

Airloom Energy Breaks Ground on Pilot Site in Wyoming

Airloom Energy , the company backed by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures, announced its pilot site groundbreaking near Rock River, Wyoming.  At this research and development site, Airloom Energy will build out its first utility-scale turbine, designed to generate more energy at lower cost and increased efficiency.

Five Ways AI Enhances Offshore Wind Farm Maintenance

Offshore wind farms face unique obstacles that traditional maintenance approaches struggle to address. They require special vessels, skilled technicians and precise timing to navigate unpredictable weather windows.

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