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March 15, 2026

RWE, Peak Energy to deploy first sodium-ion battery in US... + 29 more energy stories

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Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
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RWE, Peak Energy to deploy first sodium-ion battery in US grid
Peak Energy says it will deploy the first sodium-ion battery in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) service area with RWE Americas in eastern Wisconsin, using passively cooled grid-sca
pv-magazine.com β€’ 2 days ago β€’ 3 sources covering this
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β˜€οΈ Solar
FTC Solar signs 1GW tracker supply deal with Strata Clean Energy
pv-tech.org β€’ Yesterday β€’ 2 sources
US-based tracker manufacturer FTC Solar has signed a 1GW solar tracker supply agreement with solar and storage developer Strata Clean Energy.
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Solar auctions and PPAs helped shield Europe after 2022 energy crisis
energylivenews.com β€’ Yesterday
Long-term solar contracts delivered 92 GW across the EU since 2022 and helped protect businesses and households The post Solar auctions and PPAs helped shield Europe after 2022 energy crisis appeared ...
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New solar installations in Nevada fell dramatically in 2025
renewableenergyworld.com β€’ 2 days ago
New solar installations in Nevada declined significantly in 2025, ranking 27th nationally, according to a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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Exus Renewables to provide asset management services for Texas solar projects
energymonitor.ai β€’ 3 days ago
Exus Renewables has taken on asset management of 437MWdc of solar projects in Texas, US, following an agreement with Nuveen Infrastructure.
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Solar Cables Market Growth Fueled by Rising Renewable Energy Installations Worldwide
altenergymag.com β€’ 3 days ago
The solar cables market is driven by a growing emphasis on renewable energy and sustainable practices, leading to a strong demand for efficient and reliable solar power transmission solutions.
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πŸ’¨ Wind
Wind Turbine Market to Reach USD 107.1 Billion by 2032 | 6.4% CAGR | Trends, Technology & Forecast
altenergymag.com β€’ 2 days ago
The Global Wind Turbine Market was valued at USD 58.5 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 107.1 Billion by 2032 at a 6.4% CAGR. Explore key growth drivers, axis types, components, installati...
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βš›οΈ Nuclear
Nuclear sector backs overhaul of regulations
energylivenews.com β€’ Yesterday
Speeding up the growth of nuclear energy would boost jobs, science and the economy The post Nuclear sector backs overhaul of regulations appeared first on Energy Live News.
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πŸ”‹ Electric Vehicles
Tesla opens its first Megacharger station to Semi customers in California
electrek.co β€’ 6 days ago β€’ 2 sources
Tesla has opened its first Megacharger station to Semi customers at a new location in Ontario, California, marking a significant milestone in its push to build a charging network for electric trucks. ...
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πŸ“¦ Storage
Brutal times for the US battery industry
technologyreview.com β€’ 3 days ago
Just a few years ago, the battery industry was hot, hot, hot. There was a seemingly infinite number of companies popping up, with shiny new chemistries and massive fundraising rounds. My biggest probl...
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⚑ Grid
Breaking: DOE rolls out $1.9B funding opportunity for 'urgently needed' grid upgrades
renewableenergyworld.com β€’ Yesterday
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity announced a $1.9 billion funding opportunity for power grid upgrades, aimed at modernizing the grid to lower electricity costs.
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Peak Energy Signs Agreement to Deploy MISO's First Low-Cost Sodium-Ion Grid Storage Battery
altenergymag.com β€’ 3 days ago
Built to maximize sodium-ion's stability and thermal advantages, Peak Energy's battery storage system dramatically reduces the cost of energy storage and eases the need for costly new power plants, di...
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PJM is the first grid operator to implement ambient-air ratings for transmission under FERC order
renewableenergyworld.com β€’ 4 days ago
PJM is the first grid operator to implement FERC's Order 881, using hourly ambient-adjusted ratings for transmission lines since March 4.
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πŸ’§ Hydrogen
Electrolyzer Market Growth Accelerates with Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Demand
altenergymag.com β€’ 2 days ago
Electrolyzers are being explored for various industrial and commercial applications beyond hydrogen production, including energy storage and grid balancing.
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🌊 Hydropower
How APJ Abdul Kalam warned India about an energy crisis 20 years before today’s fuel anxiety
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com β€’ 2 days ago
His roadmap emphasised expanding non-fossil fuel capacity, particularly solar and hydropower, to meet growing demand and reduce oil dependence in sectors like transport. India's progress shows signifi...
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🌎 Climate
One year after Green Bank’s demise, court mulls future of grant-based climate policy
renewableenergyworld.com β€’ 2 days ago
The Trump administration faced skepticism in court over its claim of an unfettered right to break contracts. But it’s not clear that can save efforts to sow a clean energy future with federal seed mon...
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πŸ“‹ Policy
UK energy projects stall before investment as bankability concerns grow
energylivenews.com β€’ Yesterday
EIC report finds weak offtake deals, policy uncertainty and delivery risks are slowing progress The post UK energy projects stall before investment as bankability concerns grow appeared first on Energ...
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πŸ›’οΈ Oil & Gas
U.S. natural gas production reached a new record in 2025
eia.gov β€’ Yesterday β€’ 2 sources
U.S. marketed natural gas production reached a new record in 2025, growing by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d, according to our latest Natural Gas Monthly. Three regions-...
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IEA members agree record oil stock release amid Middle East supply disruption
energylivenews.com β€’ 2 days ago
IEA member countries will release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves to stabilise global oil markets The post IEA members agree record oil stock release amid Middle East supply disruption app...
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Don't use oil price chaos to hike prices says Miliband
energylivenews.com β€’ 2 days ago
Laboour promises to protect consumers as oil price shock ripples through energy markets The post Don't use oil price chaos to hike prices says Miliband appeared first on Energy Live News.
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Kharg Island on Trump’s radar: Why Iran’s tiny outpost could shake global oil markets
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com β€’ Today
The coral island handles up to 90% of Iran’s oil exports and could trigger global price shocks if its infrastructure is targeted.
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πŸŒ‹ Geothermal
Green Tech launches project to integrate geothermal into district heating in Bucharest, Romania
thinkgeoenergy.com β€’ 2 days ago
Green Tech International seeks to decarbonize the district heating system of Bucharest, Romania through integration with local geothermal energy. The post Green Tech launches project to integrate geot...
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Quaise provides funding support to OSU research to simulate superhot rock geothermal conditions
thinkgeoenergy.com β€’ 2 days ago
Quaise Energy has provided funding support to Oregon State University for research on processes and material behavior under superhot rock geothermal conditions. The post Quaise provides funding suppor...
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Boise, Idaho receives $1 million grant to expand geothermal district heating
thinkgeoenergy.com β€’ Yesterday
The city of Boise, Idaho has been awarded $1 million to expand its historical geothermal district heating system to supply affordable housing units. The post Boise, Idaho receives $1 million grant to ...
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Work ongoing for geothermal district heating scheme in MΓΌnster, Germany
thinkgeoenergy.com β€’ Yesterday
A geothermal district heating scheme will soon be operational in MΓΌnster, Germany that utilizes energy from a field of about 100 geothermal probes. The post Work ongoing for geothermal district heatin...
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🏭 Carbon Capture
Taiga unveils 120 kW electric snowmobiles with CCS fast charging and onboard power
electrek.co β€’ 2 days ago
Canadian electric powersports company Taiga is launching three new electric snowmobiles with a 33% jump in power output to 120 kW and CCS fast charging to 80% in 20 minutes β€” bringing the same chargin...
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πŸ“° More
Can this new coalition help bring down energy costs? – This Week in Cleantech
renewableenergyworld.com β€’ 2 days ago
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Chuck McCutcheon from Axios discusses a new coalition of companies, including tech giants like Google and Tesla, which is aiming to make better u...
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What do China’s new green targets really mean?
ft.com β€’ 4 days ago
Beijing keeps room for manoeuvre a key part of clean energy push
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BlackRock, L&G and UBS among 60 ESG funds holding BP despite pivot
ft.com β€’ 3 days ago
FT analysis finds actively managed funds retained stakes even after the company backtracked on its oil and gas pledge
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Energy shock will force business rethink, says State Street chief
ft.com β€’ 3 days ago
Supply chain break caused by war was a β€˜Covid moment’ for companies, says global financial services group CEO
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