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Flywheel Startup Qnetic Builds Large Test Cell in Shanghai, Eyes US Production

Qnetic, a US-China startup, is constructing what it calls the world's largest dedicated flywheel test cell in Shanghai and plans to manufacture long-duration energy storage systems in California.

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Texas scrambles to adapt grid rules as 800 VDC AI data centers and massive load swings test

ERCOT faces 438 GW of interconnection requests from AI data centers, prompting new rules and evaluation of 800 VDC designs and load-smoothing technologies.

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TU Graz Unveils FLAPTrack Solar System That Tracks Sun and Protects Panels from Hail

A new solar tracking system called FLAPTrack, developed at TU Graz, increases energy yield by up to 56% while protecting panels from hail and snow.

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Kerala Battles Night-Time Power Crunch with Battery Storage Push

Kerala faces a severe power crisis as night-time demand surges and hydroelectric reservoirs run low; the government accelerates battery storage projects to harness cheap daytime solar energy for evening use.

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Oman Plans 6-GW Solar Cell and Module Factory

Oman has announced an investment in a 6-GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility, according to the company behind the project.

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RWE's Nordseecluster A Delivers First Power to German Grid

The first phase of RWE's large-scale North Sea wind project has begun feeding electricity, with full completion of Phase A expected in early 2027 and Phase B by early 2029.

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Vestas Secures 43 MW German Wind Order from Eurowind

Vestas has received a 43 MW order from Eurowind Energy for the Ladenthin wind project in Germany, with delivery and commissioning scheduled for 2027.

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Halliburton Partners with KOC for Ahmadi Innovation Valley Development

Kuwait Oil Company has selected Halliburton for a multiyear collaboration to build the Ahmadi Innovation Valley, an upstream R&D hub focusing on AI and digital technologies for oil and gas assets.

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TGS Launches 13,300 km² Seismic Reprocessing Project in Orphan Basin

TGS has started a new seismic reprocessing project covering 13,300 km² in the Orphan Basin offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, using advanced depth imaging technologies.

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Ark Energy reaches FID on A$1.3B solar-battery hybrid in NSW

Ark Energy has taken a final investment decision on the Richmond Valley Solar Farm & BESS, a 200 MW solar farm paired with 2,200 MWh of battery storage in northern New South Wales.

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Vår Energi and BlueNord Merge to Create Europe's Largest Independent Oil and Gas Company

Vår Energi and BlueNord are merging to form Europe's largest independent oil and gas company, while Vår Energi's CEO signals continued M&A activity but warns of caution in target selection.

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Tata Power Wins SECI Award for 324 MW from Bhivpuri Pumped Hydro Project

Tata Power has secured a Letter of Award from SECI for supplying 324 MW from its 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped hydro storage project in Maharashtra, backed by a 40-year power purchase agreement and scheduled for commissioning by 2029.

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NTPC places 439-MW solar module order with Bluebird

NTPC, India's largest power utility, has ordered modules from Bluebird for a 439-MW solar project, the company announced on July 15, 2026.

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Realta Fusion to Convert Former Oscar Mayer Factory into Fusion R&D Hub

Realta Fusion plans to turn an old Oscar Mayer factory in Madison, Wisconsin into a fusion research facility called Forge, backed by $55 million in state and local incentives.

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Solar Power Reaches Record 25% Share of EU Electricity in June

Solar energy supplied a quarter of the European Union's electricity in June 2026, a new high according to data released today by energy think tank Ember.

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Thyssenkrupp Steel Halts Own Barges as Low Rhine Water Levels Disrupt Raw Material Supply

Thyssenkrupp Steel has suspended its own barge transport of raw materials to Duisburg due to low Rhine water levels during a heatwave, turning to chartered vessels and reducing blast furnace production.

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Three Mobile Cranes Demolish Yellowstone River Bridge

Mountain Crane Service used three Liebherr mobile cranes to take down the old Yellowstone River Bridge in the national park, a job complicated by rugged terrain and environmental sensitivity.

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Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs Across 13 US States

A new analysis shows that data centers in 13 US states will collectively add billions of dollars in power costs, with Northern Virginia emerging as a key hub.

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Spain’s First Floating Solar Platform Arrives at Port of Valencia

A 500 kW floating solar PV platform developed by BlueNewables has arrived at the Port of Valencia, marking the first such installation in Spain.

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SLB and Liberty Energy Join Forces to Power AI Data Centers with Natural Gas

Oilfield service companies SLB and Liberty Energy have announced a strategic alliance to build modular data center systems powered by natural gas, targeting the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure.

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Halliburton secures long-term contract for TotalEnergies' Suriname deepwater project

Halliburton has won a long-term integrated drilling and completions contract for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, operated by TotalEnergies.

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Premier Energies to Build 5.6 GW Solar Module Factory in Telangana

Premier Energies announced plans to set up a 5.6 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Telangana, India, on July 14, 2026.

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VSB France Inaugurates Bosjean Wind Farm, Pushes Puy-de-Dôme Capacity Past 45 MW

VSB France has officially opened the Bosjean wind farm in the Puy-de-Dôme department, bringing its total wind capacity in the area to over 45 megawatts.

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Tata Power Invests ₹300 Crore in Battery Storage for Mumbai Grid

Tata Power is spending ₹300 crore on a 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage system in Mumbai, part of its largest infrastructure push in the city to meet rising demand from data centers, metro rail, and redevelopment.

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UKSR to Launch Fourth Deep-Sea Mineral Expedition in Pacific Clarion Clipperton Zone

UK Seabed Resources Limited, a subsidiary of Glomar Minerals, will begin a 75-day research mission in the Pacific this week, targeting polymetallic nodules containing critical minerals.

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Norway's Troll Field Supplies Over 10% of Europe's Gas Demand

The Troll field, Norway's largest gas field, now accounts for more than 10% of Europe's total gas consumption, according to recent data.

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Turkey launches tenders for 2,400 MW of wind and solar capacity

Turkey has opened procurement for 1,200 MW of wind and 1,200 MW of solar energy capacity under its YEKA model, the government announced on July 13, 2026.

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EU Greenlights French State Aid for 11.1 GW Offshore Wind Expansion

The European Commission has approved a French state aid scheme to support 11.1 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, aiming to boost renewable energy production.

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Zenith Energy expands Italian solar pipeline with 4.5-MWp project near Rome

Zenith Energy acquired a 4.5-MWp ground-mounted photovoltaic project near Rome, boosting its Italian solar pipeline to 193 MWp and nearing its 200-MWp target.

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Eurowind Energy Acquires EnBW's Swedish Wind Business

Danish developer Eurowind Energy has taken over EnBW's Swedish renewables platform, gaining operational wind turbines and project pipeline. The purchase price was not disclosed.

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Poland's First Offshore Wind Farm Feeds Power into National Grid for the First Time

The Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a joint venture between Orlen and Northland Power, has delivered electricity to Poland's grid for the first time, marking the country's entry into commercial offshore wind energy.

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World's Largest Hybrid Solar Plant in China's Gobi Desert Uses Molten Salt for Nighttime Power

CTG's 1 GW Hami project in Xinjiang combines PV and CSP with molten-salt storage, supplying electricity for eight hours after sunset without batteries.

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Matson sticks with LNG as long-term fuel, cites costs and availability of alternatives

Hawaii-based shipping firm Matson reaffirms LNG as its primary fuel for fleet renewal, pointing to high costs and limited supply of low-emission alternatives.

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Supply Chain Control Towers Help Businesses Anticipate Disruptions

Control towers are emerging as a key tool for supply chain visibility, enabling companies to detect future disruptions amid ongoing volatility.

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Onboard Hydrogen Injection for Diesel Engines: Smoke Reduction Doesn't Guarantee Fuel Savings

A technical analysis finds that hydrogen-injection systems can make diesel exhaust appear cleaner but may not improve fuel economy or lower carbon emissions, with energy costs often outweighing benefits.

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UK's Largest Community Solar Farm Shut Down for Summer to Prevent Grid Overload

Britain's biggest community-owned solar project, Derril Water solar park in north Devon, has been ordered offline for the summer by the National Energy System Operator to avoid overloading the local grid, costing its nearly 10,000 members an estimated £2 million in lost revenue.

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Caterpillar acquires spatial data firm Skycatch to boost mining tech

Caterpillar has bought Skycatch, a provider of spatial data and AI analytics, to enhance its digital mining portfolio with near-real-time mine site insights.

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Solar Car Parks Gain Traction as Readers Debate Trade-Offs vs. Greenfield Solar Farms

A Guardian reader discussion highlights the pros and cons of installing solar panels over car parks instead of on greenfield sites, with France already requiring such installations and UK homes facing new solar mandates.

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India's New Power Tower Guidelines Aim to Cut Forest Land Diversion by 20%

The environment ministry has issued fresh Right of Way norms for power transmission lines, targeting a 20% reduction in forest land use and addressing wildlife concerns.

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MMMUT Researchers Secure Indian Design Patent for Compact Rooftop Wind Turbine

A team from Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology has received an Indian design patent for a micro wind turbine tailored for urban rooftops, aiming to boost local renewable energy generation.

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Morocco's Noor Solar Complex Leads the Nation's Push for Renewable Energy Dominance

Morocco is advancing its renewable energy agenda with the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex, a flagship project that combines solar technologies to reduce fossil fuel dependence and position the country as a clean energy hub.

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India's Clean Energy Capacity Surges 22% to 297.36 GW, Renewables Briefly Top 50% of Power Demand

India's non-fossil fuel energy capacity rose to 297.36 GW in June 2026, a 22% year-on-year increase, while renewable sources briefly supplied over half of the country's electricity demand for the second time on July 6.

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Old Greek Coal Mine Turns Into Near-Gigawatt Solar Complex

RWE and PPC have switched on 930 MWp of photovoltaic capacity on the site of a former Greek lignite mine, with two more solar farms due in 2027.

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Stiesdal Offshore Exec: 500MW Floating Wind Threshold Could Slash Costs to €1M per MW

Michael Hannibal of Stiesdal Offshore says scaling floating wind to at least 500MW per project is essential to reach €1 million per megawatt, a milestone he calls a 'high five'.

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AlphaESS Unveils Unified Open Storage Platform for C&I and Utility Applications

AlphaESS introduces a single open energy storage platform designed to connect commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects, emphasizing safety, intelligence, and connectivity.

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LONGi Solar Pioneers Integrated Solar-Plus-Storage Solutions for European Utility Market

LONGi Solar is adapting to the growing European utility market by offering combined solar modules and battery storage, addressing grid compliance and security demands.

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Vestas Secures Financing for Wind Turbine Factory in Japan

Vestas has obtained financing to build a wind turbine manufacturing plant in Japan, supporting the country's renewable energy expansion.

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South African Energy Intelligence Platform Florion Launches to Guide Businesses Through Market Transformation

Florion, a new energy intelligence business co-founded by veteran advisor Robert Futter, has launched in South Africa to help companies manage risks and seize opportunities amid rapid market changes.

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Cinergy Mobile Power Launches Battery-Based Energy Solutions for South Africa's Film and Live Events Sector

Cinergy Mobile Power introduces smart, clean mobile energy systems for South Africa's film and live events industries, replacing diesel generators with battery-powered, zero-emission alternatives.

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Laser-Welded Glass Containers Offer New Solution for Hazardous Waste Storage

Researchers have developed a method using laser welding to seal glass containers for storing chemical waste, addressing the stringent requirements of Category IV landfills.

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