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Offshore Wind Farms Could Become the Next Frontier for Sustainable Food Production

Researchers have shown that seaweed can be cultivated successfully in offshore wind farms. The technology is scalable and the challenge now is not how to grow seaweed, but how to bring it from the sea to consumers’ plates

Geo Green Power launches referral incentive programmes 

UK renewable energy system provider, Geo Green Power, has announced it is to launch a new, multi-tier incentive programme that can see existing customers and partners get paid hundreds of pounds, if they successfully refer another household or business for a new solar, battery or heat pump installation.

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EdgeMode enters new JV with Ibersun Generación for Spanish BESS Platforms

Global energy and AI data centre infrastructure company EdgeMode has announced an agreement to acquire 51 percent of the share capital of Ibersun Generación, S.L., securing majority control to launch a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) platform in Spain.

Firefly Forges Partnership with Altaca to Decarbonize Aviation

Firefly, the sustainable aviation fuel innovator, has signed a partnership deal with Turkish engineering firm Altaca, providing key technology for the firm’s planned UK facility. The Bristol-based developer—which uses treated human sewage as a feedstock—now possesses all the necessary components to scale production and lead the effort to decarbonize the aviation industry.

Vanguard Renewables Breaks Ground on Anaerobic Digestion Facility

Vanguard Renewables recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest anaerobic digestion facility in Litchfield, Minnesota, marking the continued expansion of the company's footprint in the Midwest. 

EV charging poised to contribute £15.5 billion to UK economy over a decade

The UK EV charging sector can deliver £15.5 billion in direct value to the economy by 2035 and enable a huge twenty-five-fold multiplier as the foundation for the £385 billion economic opportunity of wider transport electrification, a new report by industry analysts LCP Delta has shown.

Are Severe Storms Sabotaging Your Home’s Sustainability Efforts?

As severe storms become increasingly frequent due to climate change, significant challenges arise to home sustainability efforts. These storms can damage eco-friendly homes, disrupt energy sources and undermine eco-friendly practices. These concerns make understanding the relationship between severe weather and home sustainability even more pressing nowadays.

The Geysers Geothermal Complex Completes 25-Megawatt Expansion Project

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation, has announced the completion of a 25-MW expansion project at The Geysers geothermal complex located in Sonoma County, California. The addition builds on Calpine's continued investments in The Geysers to support California's renewable energy goals and follows the completion of a 38 MW energy storage system at the site in 2024. The new capacity will generate enough electricity to power over 25,000 homes each year.

Enabling The Hydrogen Economy: An interview with H2MOF Product Market Specialist, Maria Chiara Mignani

H2MOF is an American company founded by Nobel laureates Sir Fraser Stoddart and Omar Yaghi. Based in Irvine, California, the company’s aim is to address the high costs for hydrogen, primarily by establishing safe and efficient storage and transportation, via a solid-state hydrogen storage solution that works at ambient temperature and low pressure (20 to 100 bar). REM talked to the company’s Product Market Specialist, Maria Chiara Mignani, to find out more.

Eco Wave Power Explores AI-Powered Wave Energy Infrastructure and WaveGPT Development

Eco Wave Power is advancing discussions with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and the University of Michigan regarding the development of AI-powered wave energy applications, WaveGPT, and next-generation wave-powered coastal data center infrastructure designed to support the rapidly growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.

DWT's Expanded Training Centre strengthens hands-on training capabilities across wind and solar 

DWT has completed a comprehensive transformation of its US Training Centre in Humble, Texas, significantly expanding its ability to deliver hands-on technical and safety training for renewable energy technicians.            

Solar Overtakes Coal in US Electricity For First Month on Record

Solar overtook coal generation in the US electricity mix for the first month on record in May 2026, according to official monthly and preliminary hourly generation data analysed by global energy think tank Ember. Solar supplied a record 12.8% of US electricity, while coal fell to 12.2%, its fourth-lowest monthly share ever.

CATL Launches World’s Largest Energy Storage Testbed

CATL's Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Research Institute (ESVL), the world's largest and most comprehensive one-stop testing and validation platform in the industry, officially commenced operations on May 28th, marking a major step into the era of real-world validation for the industry.

GWEC Report: Fast-Track Offshore Wind To Help Prevent Future Energy Crises

Governments across the world should expedite the development and construction of offshore wind farms to help shield their economies from the impacts of future energy crises, according to a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council.

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