Brussels conference hears how flexibility can match electricity demand to supply while holding down costs and decarbonising. The post Electrification will cause system collapse without flexibility warns energy commissioner Jørgensen appeared first on Enlit World.| Smart Grids | Enlit World
The National Energy and Environmental Data Specification (NEEDS) project aims to provide a standardised approach to digitising of energy and environmental masterplanning in GB.| News | Smart Energy International
Security is one of the dominant drivers of energy transition, with emissions forecast to be 1-2% lower per year due to the implementation of energy security policy. This is according to DNV’s latest iteration of its Energy Transition Outlook, which highlights that despite policy reversals in the US, the global energy transition is continuing to| News | Smart Energy International
Increased reliance on gas for grid stabilisation in Spain following the April blackout has been costly, says Ember in a new research report.| News | Smart Energy International
Europe needs to grow overall grid investment to €600 billion to meet its climate goals for heavy duty vehicles, says a new initiative.| News | Smart Energy International
Security is one of the dominant drivers of energy transition, with emissions forecast to be 1-2% lower per year due to the implementation of energy security policy. This is according to DNV’s latest iteration of its Energy Transition Outlook, which highlights that despite policy reversals in the US, the global energy transition is continuing to The post Security is dominant driver of energy transition says DNV appeared first on Power Engineering International.| News - Power Engineering International
As more energy storage is added, residents in some places are pushing back due to fears that the systems will go up in flames, as a massive facility in California did earlier this year.| Latest Renewable Energy Updates, Trends & Insights
Earlier this year, before the Summer Recess, the UK Government made a major announcement on the UK Industrial Strategy, which set out a 10-year plan to boost investment and economic growth in the sector. As the new parliamentary session advances, four industry experts share their thoughts on the Strategy and what it means for manufacturers The post What to expect from the UK’s new parliamentary session appeared first on Power Engineering International.| World Regions - Power Engineering International
Does the World Bank approach dams differently today? Did past protests and policy reforms have a longer-lasting effect?| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
The deal includes funds to fight pollution, help fish and plant species and spend $18 million to explore dredging options, which remain far off.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
A coalition of conservation groups say Nevada’s history can offer hope as water managers across western states negotiate new rules for sharing the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
This Week in Cleantech guest Claire Hao from The Houston Chronicle wrote about a Texas-based nuclear and data center startup.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
The Trump administration is cancelling $7.6 billion in grants that supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
Heather Reams, the longtime leader, describes the industry’s challenges—and who deserves a seat under a “bigger tent.”| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
As policymakers in Brussels will imminently start reviewing the EU’s CO₂ standards for light-duty vehicles (LDVs), now is the moment to have a frank conversation about how we can realistically and competitively decarbonise European road transport, writes Stefano Murace of Eurogas. The post Why electrification alone won’t achieve zero emissions on our roads appeared first on Enlit World.| Regions | Enlit World
How well-placed is Spain in Europe’s battery value chain and what can we expect from its EV-to-power-grid market?| Enlit World
To address reliability challenges, PJM is proposing a new class of generators that can bypass the traditional interconnection queue.| Power Grid: Transmission & Modernization
Geopolitical instability has fundamentally disrupted the era of seamless global supply chains, writes Bin Lu, EVP of Global Power Products, Schneider Electric .| Power Grid: Transmission & Modernization
The state with the most data centers is struggling to enact laws to protect electric customers and limit the energy and environmental impacts of their explosive growth.| Power Grid: Transmission & Modernization
Increased reliance on gas for grid stabilisation in Spain following the April blackout has been costly, says Ember in a new research report. The post Ember research highlights Spain’s gas reliance for grid services post-blackout appeared first on Enlit World.| Smart Grids | Enlit World
9Mins ReadThe Eat-Lancet Commission has released the 2.0 update to its report on the future of the food system and the Planetary Health Diet. Here are the big takeaways. Six years after releasing one of the most influential reports on the food system, the Eat-Lancet Commission has published an updated version highlighting the biggest challenges facing […] The post Richest 30% Drive 70% of Food Climate Costs: Eat-Lancet 2.0 appeared first on Green Queen.| Green Queen
5Mins ReadOver 200 companies and organisations have kick-started a campaign calling on MEPs to reject the proposed ban on the use of meat-like terms on vegan product labels. A week before MEPs gather for a plenary vote to ban the use of terms like ‘burger’ and ‘bacon’ on plant-based meat, more than 200 organisations are urging […] The post No Confusion: Plant-Based Industry Urges EU to Reject ‘Veggie Burger’ Labelling Ban appeared first on Green Queen.| Green Queen
5Mins ReadOur weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Gregorys Coffee’s plant protein coffee, Wasted’s upcycled pasta, and a new plant-based meat brand in Thailand. New products and launches US specialty coffee company Gregorys Coffee is jumping on the ‘proffee’ trend with Protein Buzz, a plant-based […] The post Future Food Quick Bites: Vegan ‘Proffee’, Bread Waste Pasta & Slutty Vegan appeared first on Gree...| Green Queen
The continued price hikes for meat in the UK have created a retail environment where plant-based alternatives are at parity or cheaper, a new report shows.| Green Queen
Across Europe, rural communities are facing the dual challenge of increasing agricultural productivity while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. The ECOLOOP project, funded by Horizon Europe and coordinated by ETRA I+D, is tackling this challenge head-on. The post From data to decisions: ECOLOOP powers smart farming with renewable energy appeared first on Enlit World.| Digitalisation | Enlit World
Natural gas was pitched as a stopgap between fossil fuels and renewables. Instead, it has derailed the state’s energy transition.| Commercial & Utility-Scale Solar News & Insights
Special guest Christopher Mims of The Wall Street Journal joins This Week in Cleantech to talk solar-powered cars and trucks.| Factor This - A Clean Energy Podcast
This Week in Cleantech talks Trump's war on wind, live from RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with guest Jake Spring of The Washington Post.| Factor This™
Parker Spielman discusses the risks of fragmented policy by using France, its solar deployment and fleet electrification as a case study. The post The solar paradox: Why more panels haven’t resulted in smarter energy appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Solar - Power Engineering International
Environmental groups backed by Northwest states and four Lower Columbia River tribes are moving to lift a pause on litigation after the Trump administration withdrew from a “historic” deal.| Hydropower: Dams, Turbines & Environmental Impact
The Paris Pledge - launched by the IHA and Eurelectric to unlock the potential of pumped storage hydropower for Europe’s energy transition.| Power Engineering International
Parker Spielman discusses the risks of fragmented policy by using France, its solar deployment and fleet electrification as a case study.| Regional News | Smart Energy International
Industry experts outline their hopes and fears for the UK Industrial Strategy and how skills and AI are top of the agenda. The post Skills, AI, circular economy and tariffs: what UK Industrial Strategy must tackle appeared first on Enlit World.| Regions | Enlit World
In an exclusive interview Fred Royan, VP Sustainability and Circular Economy at SWAN, talks smarter water management in an era of increasing water scarcity. The post Making the water sector smarter appeared first on Enlit World.| Regions | Enlit World
BEGONIA, an EU-funded project under the CEF Digital programme, is helping shape Europe’s green and digital future. The post BEGONIA: Enabling cross-border digital platforms for a smarter greener Europe appeared first on Enlit World.| Regions | Enlit World
On this episode of This Week in Cleantech, Paul and Mike discuss fossil fuel subsidies, an emerging solar power giant, rate cuts, and more.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
Contributor Catelyn Sweeney of IREC points out strong opportunities for states to advance transportation electrification.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
Offshore wind has a notable vulnerability: The federal government is the landlord.| Factor This™
The ‘energy highways’ initiative was launched by the EU president Ursula von der Leyen in her ‘State of the Union’ address as critical bottlenecks in the region’s energy infrastructure. The post European ‘energy highways’ initiative launched appeared first on Enlit World.| Hydrogen | Enlit World
The MOST-H2 project advances hydrogen storage by computationally designing sustainable metal organic frameworks (MOFs) using the MOFSynth tool, which evaluates synthesisability based on energy and geometry differences. The post Accelerating sustainable hydrogen storage: MOST-H2 and the MOFSynth tool’s breakthrough in MOF design appeared first on Enlit World.| Hydrogen | Enlit World
H2GLASS - decarbonising the glass industry by enabling 100% hydrogen combustion, focusing on safety, optimal maintenance and product quality.| Enlit World
Protein Industries Canada has contributed to a C$32.5M ($24M) project where two local startups will create future-friendly proteins from fava beans and mycelium.| Green Queen
Danish TSO Energinet is investing DKK1.6 billion ($252 million) in increased physical security at its more than 350 electricity and gas installations across Denmark. The post Energinet doubles down on security at electricity and gas plants appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Smart Grid T&D - Power Engineering International
Factor This guest Jennifer Hiller from The Wall Street Journal shares utility fears that 'ghost' data centers could increase consumer rates.| Factor This™
Spain is a leader in the renewables space, but the same can’t necessarily be said for its EV segment. Recent data may suggest a breakthrough.| Enlit World
The Central Arizona Project and over 20 Arizona cities are forming a new coalition to advocate for their water on the Colorado River, saying some other states are “unwilling” to do what is necessary to protect it.| Hydropower: Dams, Turbines & Environmental Impact
Danish wind farm developer Orsted says the Revolution Wind project is about 80% complete, with 45 out of its 65 turbines already installed.| Factor This™
As digital technologies continue to shape the modern world and the urgency to address climate change intensifies, the spotlight is on how data centres can balance rising demand with responsible energy management, writes Ben Pritchard, CEO, AVK. The post Building sustainable energy for the future of data centres appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Renewables - Power Engineering International
Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard has approved investment in the Jutland hydrogen pipeline subject to hydrogen players making binding agreements to guarantee its use. The post Denmark’s first hydrogen pipeline gets go ahead appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Europe - Power Engineering International
Special guest Dharna Noor wrote about how household electricity bills have increased by 10% since Trump re-entered the White House.| Factor This™
The EU’s electrification action plan and heating and cooling strategy aimed to advance progress towards decarbonisation of the region’s energy system are open for comment. The post EU’s electrification and heating and cooling plans open for consultation appeared first on Enlit World.| Regions | Enlit World
Spain’s decarbonisation is associated with leadership in renewables, but when it comes to its transport sector, the road has been slower. The post Energy Transitions Podcast: Can Spain’s transport sector keep pace with decarbonisation? appeared first on Enlit World.| Regions | Enlit World
SupergridEurope has called for two new EU bodies in its response to the European Commission’s consultation on its upcoming grids package.| Smart Energy International
SupergridEurope has called for two new EU bodies in its response to the European Commission’s consultation on its upcoming grids package.| Enlit World
Coordinated infrastructure planning and significant investments in grids are essential for EVs - new ETIP SNET paper.| Smart Energy International
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes, featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm’s Mike Casey.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
Opponents of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project have accused the company of engaging in scare tactics.| Factor This™
The Bureau of Ocean Management has rescinded all designated Wind Energy Areas on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.| Factor This™
Arizona regulators have voted to begin the process to repeal the mandates that required at least 15% of utility energy supplies to come from eligible renewable energy by 2025.| Factor This™
The Treasury Department has issued new guidance that will determine whether and how developers can still access tax credits for wind and solar projects.| Factor This™
Officials were able to get their grant agreement and contract signed before federal pause on projects.| Factor This™
The Montana Public Service Commission will be scheduling a meeting soon to gather information on data centers following a series of recent announcements.| Factor This™
On this episode of This Week in Cleantech, Camila Domonoske from NPR teases Ford's new electric pickup truck.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
As federal programs are frozen or eliminated, Indigenous communities are seeking new ways to fund and finish urgently needed renewable energy plans.| Factor This™
The planned roadmap for digitalisation and AI in Europe's energy sector is open for consultation and input on a ‘call for evidence’.| Smart Energy International
The planned roadmap for digitalisation and AI in Europe's energy sector is open for consultation and input on a ‘call for evidence’.| Enlit World
Sens. Daines and Sheehy sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior concerned about continued drought conditions in northwest Montana - the latest intervention from elected officials in dam management.| Factor This™
The low carbon hydrogen and fuels methodology set out by the European Commission should boost the Europe hydrogen market.| Enlit World
MEPs have called on Europe's member states for modernisation and expansion of their transmission and distribution grids among other actions.| Enlit World
The impact of different components of the regulation framework on innovation is evaluated in a new paper by the DSO Entity.| Smart Energy International
The Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact has cautioned against rushed implementation of minimum performance standards for Europe data centres.| Enlit World
Many consumer credits will be phased out in 2025.| Factor This™
The New York Times reports the Trump administration is drafting termination letters to claw back $7 billion in Solar for All grants.| Factor This™
A new report shows how local climate activism leads to 'remarkable' gains, including reduced emissions and lower costs.| Factor This™
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are no longer just an innovative addition to Europe’s energy landscape—they are now essential. The post Battery storage safety: navigating the path to a secure and sustainable energy transition appeared first on Enlit World.| Energy Storage | Enlit World
Ahead of its expected EU launch this year, plant-based meat giant Impossible Foods has lost a four-year trademark battle with a Barcelona bakery.| Green Queen
The BarMar company has been launched to develop the BarMar hydrogen pipeline that will connect Barcelona in Spain to Marseille in France.| Power Engineering International
Germany’s shifting stance on nuclear power could accelerate acceptance across the continent and lead to a more resilient, integrated, and decarbonised European power grid, writes Muhammad Rafey Khan of PTR. The post Germany’s nuclear u-turn and its continental ripple effects appeared first on Enlit World.| Nuclear | Enlit World
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes.| Factor This™
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.| Factor This™
ENTSO-E and GB’s NESO have agreed new working arrangements as a step towards formalising cooperation in the post-Brexit era.| Smart Energy International
Despite technically thriving, incoherent policy in the UK has been listed as a top concern for energy firms.| Smart Energy International
In our weekly column, Future Food Quick Bites, we round up the latest developments in the alt-protein and sustainable food industry.| Green Queen
Some experts argue that elements of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will lead to increased costs for consumers and cede America’s position in the clean energy transition.| Factor This™
President Donald Trump expressed his disdain for wind power during a meeting with his Cabinet recently, calling it an expensive form of energy that “smart” countries don't use.| Factor This™
Hydrogen UK has launched a report making a case for hydrogen to be strategically deployed to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors.| Power Engineering International
Policy options to improve the resilience of DSO grids to the physical impacts of climate change have been proposed by Eurelectric.| Smart Energy International
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has decided to reform the existing national pricing system rather than change to a system of zonal pricing.| Smart Energy International
There is a €250 billion investment gap for TSOs in Europe. Might it be time to think outside the box about energy financial flows?| Smart Energy International
EU gas stakeholders have expressed concerns that the current draft regulation could hinder the deployment of low carbon hydrogen and fuels.| Enlit World
SupergridEurope is a new independent think tank dedicated to accelerating the realisation of a pan-European electricity supergrid.| Smart Energy International
As Denmark kicks off its EU Council presidency, it is spearheading efforts to shift the bloc towards a plant-based food system.| Green Queen
In a potential win for cultivated meat and precision fermentation, the EU is set to outline a strategy to overhaul and fast-track novel food approval.| Green Queen
The UK’s Industrial Strategy promises catalytic investment and building up investment certainty in clean energy sector; but can it do so?| Smart Energy International
Grants for five hydrogen ‘important projects of common European interest’ in Spain have been confirmed by the Secretary of State for Energy.| Power Engineering International
MEPs have called on Europe's member states for modernisation and expansion of their transmission and distribution grids among other actions.| Smart Energy International
Maryland Public Service Commission has voted to adopt a comprehensive suite of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) interconnection rules.| Smart Energy International
The importance of innovation in Germany's government policy and its energy transition was laid out today in Bonn.| Enlit World
A Marshall plan for Europe’s energy to deliver the ‘Clean industrial deal’ is advocated by EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.| Enlit World
Generating investment signals for heavy industry decarbonisation is no small matter. Renewables and the power sector may show us way forward.| Smart Energy International
