A 2.1GWh vanadium redox flow battery project in Switzerland will represent a "world-first" application of the technology for data centre power storage, marking a niche market for this type of energy system. The project is being developed by Invinity Energy Systems, with a design partner involved. It will be one of the largest VRFB projects to date.

US clean energy developers brought a total of 6.4 GW of new utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage capacity online in Q1 2026, exceeding the capacity of wind as the largest source of clean power generation capacity in the country. Total domestic clean power capacity now stands at over 370 GW, with Texas accounting for over one quarter of all installed clean energy capacity. Despite growth, capacity additions were down by 17% compared to the previous year due to delays and backlogged permitting processes.

ConFlow's iLamps are fitted with solar panels and Nvidia computer processing chips to create a virtual power plant network that absorbs demand from big data centers. The streetlamps can generate $4,500 in annual revenue through compute-per-hour payments from local authorities. A large-scale deployment of the system is planned, targeting half a million streetlamp units by next year.

The European Commission has announced a strategic roadmap for digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) in energy, which includes undertaking a risk assessment of solar and wind installations to tackle emerging cybersecurity concerns. The commission will review the energy security of supply framework and restrict EU funds for projects involving high-risk suppliers. This effort aims to strengthen cybersecurity and safeguard critical infrastructure across the energy system.

The European Commission should acknowledge the crucial role of long-duration energy storage in electrification, security, and competitiveness, according to trade groups such as Energy Storage Europe and the LDES Council. Long-duration energy storage is seen as a key enabler for these benefits. Organisations are urging the Commission to support this technology.

North Atlantic Refining Corp.'s Avalon Isthmus Green Energy Project, a wind-to-hydrogen project in Newfoundland and Labrador, aims to produce 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year with a 324 MW wind farm and cutting-edge electrolysis facilities. The project has secured environmental assessment approval from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and is targeting a final investment decision early next year. The project's connection to the established Come By Chance terminal will handle around 60,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually through hydrogenation plants.

Recharge Power partners with Energy Decarb to develop a 292MWh battery storage pipeline in Australia. The partnership aims to target the Australian solar PV and battery storage market through a new joint venture. No specific details on project timeline or start date are mentioned in the article.

ELM MicroGrid has installed a battery energy storage system at its hometown solar microgrid project in Peoria, IL. The company, which specializes in energy storage and utility infrastructure, spent over two decades building its business nationwide before bringing the expertise back home. This installation marks a significant step forward for ELM MicroGrid's community-focused initiatives.

AI is transforming the energy system by optimizing renewable energy use, reducing expensive curtailment through real-time grid management. Intelligent algorithms synchronize generation and consumption to stabilize grids, ensuring efficient use of every generated kilowatt-hour. AI-powered software will become a crucial tool for managing the expansion of wind and solar power across Europe.

Solar engineering, procurement, and construction firms (EPCs) have adopted automated construction monitoring more quickly than any other segment of the construction economy, adopting it to fundamentally change infrastructure construction. AI technology is being used in daily field operations, rather than just in pilot programs or conference panels. Solar EPCs are leading the adoption of industrial AI in construction.