Focus on Storage
How utilities are working to meet AI data centers’ voracious appetite for electricity
AI data centers' soaring energy demands are prompting utilities to innovate for sustainable power solutions.
Analysis: Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help
Global lithium oversupply persists as Chinese-backed mines defy weak prices, sustaining EV battery production but hurting profits.
Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can’t get off the ground
Jet zero councils strive for aviation sustainability but risk failure due to incremental goals, industry bias, and limited innovation.
Indonesia phasing out coal by 2040 requires ramping up renewables
Ember: By increasing renewables share to 65% in the power mix by 2040, and retiring 3 GW of coal annually, Indonesia may reach...
Xcel Energy says data center growth won’t get in the way of 2040 clean energy target in Minnesota
A top executive said the company can meet clean energy goals while serving data centers but may need to extend the life of...
TotalEnergies to buy German renewables developer VSB for $1.65 billion
TotalEnergies to buy German renewables firm VSB for €1.57B, boosting its wind, solar, and battery projects in key markets.
What the U.S. chip crackdown on China means: Key industries and technologies affected
U.S. targets China’s chip ambitions with new export curbs, affecting 140 firms, advanced tools, software, and memory tech.
US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China’s chip sector
The U.S. tightens export controls on AI chips and semiconductor tools to curb China’s tech advances in military and AI.
Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover – and these three changes will make it future-proof
Australia’s electricity market needs urgent reform to align with renewable energy and net-zero goals, doubling grid capacity for future needs.
Ontario says federal clean electricity regulations would add $35B in costs
Ontario challenges federal electricity rules, citing $35B in added costs by 2050, rising bills, and feasibility concerns.
