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American Biogas Council Applauds Hawaii for Passing Clean Fuel Policy

The American Biogas Council has commended Hawaii lawmakers for passing clean fuels legislation recently. Once signed into law, the clean fuel standard  will create a market that incentivizes the production of lower-carbon transportation fuels – including biogas, which is used to make renewable natural gas (RNG) and electricity for vehicles.

Agrivoltaics in Mexico: Integrating Energy and Agriculture with Strategic Vision

Intersolar Mexico, the strategic platform for exhibiting solutions, sharing knowledge, and strengthening B2B networking within the solar sector, will hold its 7th edition from Sept. 1–3, 2026, at Centro Banamex in Mexico City.

SRP Announces 3,000 MW Solar Agreement with NextEra Energy Resources

Salt River Project has announced an agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to develop 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation by the end of 2034, or enough capacity to power 595,000 Arizona homes.

Bayer and bp Form Strategic Alliance to Scale Camelina as Intermediate Crop for Biofuels

Bayer and bp today announced that they have entered a long-term strategic alliance to jointly scale the crop camelina, under the brand name newgold™. The alliance will commercialize camelina starting in North America. bp brings expertise in fuels and refining, while Bayer will utilize its industry leading expertise in seed technology, as well as its extensive farmer customer base.

Mobius Renewables Acquires Air Liquide’s Biogas Production Activities 

Mobius Renewables announced  closing of the acquisition of Air Liquide’s biogas production activities in the United States, France, Norway, and Sweden. The acquisition includes six operating landfill gas-to-RNG sites in the U.S., five operating farm waste sites in France, and a 51% interest in Redo Biosolutions with production and distribution assets across Norway and Sweden.

InstaVolt accelerates battery storage rollout with five new sites and 20 more planned for 2026

Independent ultra-rapid charging network InstaVolt has announced the opening of five new battery energy storage system (BESS) sites as part of a major national programme to future-proof its charging hubs against rising grid costs and connection delays.

Eversource and Agri-Mark Partner on Energy Efficient Upgrades

Eversource and Agri-Mark, the farmer-owned dairy cooperative behind the Cabot Creamery®, McCadam®, and Agri-Mark Whey and Dairy Proteins® brands, have completed a major energy efficiency upgrade at Agri-Mark’s West Springfield plant.

UT Startup To Scale Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech With UT Seed Fund Investment

Discovery to Impact, the group overseeing the UT Seed Fund and research commercialization at The University of Texas at Austin, has invested in Celadyne Technologies, a materials science and energy systems startup from UT’s Cockrell School of Engineering. Celadyne will use the $250,000 investment from the UT Seed Fund to advance hydrogen’s role in securing critical defense and industrial applications while building a more resilient energy economy.

DOE's Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office to Release $430 Million to Improve America's Hydropower Fleet

The Department of Energy’s Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) announced it will soon resume negotiations to issue nearly $430 million in payments to American hydropower facilities. This funding will support 293 projects at 212 facilities selected by the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives program.

Application Approval Clears the Way for New Tidal Technology at Morlais

Natural Resources Wales has approved an application by Menter Môn Morlais Ltd. to vary its existing marine license, allowing different types of tidal technology to be deployed within the Morlais zone.

New IRENA Report Confirms Cost-Competitiveness of Round-the-Clock Renewable Power

Solar and wind energy paired with battery storage are reliable and already today deliver cost-effective, round-the-clock electricity, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Solar PV Panel Market Growth Driven by Renewable Energy Demand and Government Incentives

According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, the global solar PV panel market size was valued at $180.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $641.1 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11.9% from 2021 to 2030. The remarkable expansion of the solar energy sector, along with supportive government initiatives and declining installation costs, is playing a crucial role in driving the growth of the solar PV panel market worldwide.

Moment Energy Secures $40M Series B to Scale North America’s Largest Second-Life Battery Platform

Moment Energy, the architect of the next generation of power infrastructure, announced a $40 million Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to over $100 million. The Series B round was led by Evok Innovations, with participation from Liberty Mutual Investments, W23 Global Fund, and Acario, joining the company’s major investors, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, Voyager Ventures, and In-Q-Tel.

European solar thermal sector and its supporters call to the EU to support solar thermal technology in Europe

More than 90 organisations from the European solar thermal sector, manufacturers, stakeholders and supporters, have joined forces in a joint call to European and national policymakers, calling for the inclusion of solar thermal in key provisions of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), released on 4 March.

Wind Energy and Scenic Landscapes: Balancing Beauty and Power

A new study shows that, across Europe, wind farm planning can avoid especially scenic areas without increasing generation costs. However, at the regional level, conflicts remain between landscape conservation and energy objectives, as exemplified in the Alpine region. 

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