Transfer of Spearfish Canyon hydro plant and funding for ... + 29 more energy stories
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Feb 8, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026
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South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed bills transferring a hydroelectric plant to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation and appropriating $8 million for a fish hatchery.
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☀️ Solar
India added 36.6 GW of solar capacity in 2025, up 43% from the previous year, with large-scale projects accounting for 81% of installations, according to Mercom India.
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Officials back new solar capacity in latest renewables auction as government pushes towards 2030 clean power target
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Ambitious solar and wind plans trimmed as government confronts political challenge
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💨 Wind
Natural Power, the leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has been appointed to support a newly launched €5 million Horizon Europe project, COMPASS (Comprehensive Offshore Manageme...
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⚛️ Nuclear
This move follows the recent passage of the SHANTI Bill, allowing private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector. The company plans to replace its entire thermal capacity with nuclear p...
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🔋 Electric Vehicles
Manufacturers rethink US strategy in pivot back to petrol and hybrids
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📦 Storage
Celebrating a 100 year history of innovation and reliability for energy storage and more
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⚡ Grid
The project, developed by Canadian Solar Projects K.K., is located adjacent to the Naebo substation in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, and was awarded to Canadian Solar as part of Hokkaido Electric Power Netw...
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Utilities are modernizing the grid for cleaner energy, using AI for planning, as discussed in a DTECH panel moderated by Sundeep Dakarapu.
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DTECH 2026 showcased utility innovations that span the entire energy sector.
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💧 Hydrogen
Pertamin is investing $3 million on a green hydrogen pilot project at the Ulubelu geothermal site to evaluate the feasibility of commercial scale deployment. The post Pertamina investing USD 3m on geo...
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🌎 Climate
COP31 in Antalya intends to focus on ‘concrete results’ including corporate commitments
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Nation ranks behind US as worst in G7 on emissions progress as the former green champion weakens green goals
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A Chinese king’s infatuation with a woman was seen as the reason that a golden age collapsed. Evidence suggests climate change and internal strife played bigger roles.
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The National Science Foundation said management of the machine, used by researchers for forecasts, disaster warnings and pure science, would be transferred to a “third-party operator.”
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Sustainable fuel rules would leave European carriers at ‘significant competitive disadvantage’, says chief executive
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IPCC chair Jim Skea warns that stopping global warming will be down to physics and chemistry, not ideology
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Environmental Protection Agency repeals ‘endangerment finding’ in place since 2009
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📋 Policy
Federal energy regulators approved a $2 billion renewable energy project on Yakama Nation sacred land in Klickitat County, despite legal challenges.
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🛢️ Oil & Gas
During an engaging panel discussion, leaders from Akasa Air and Indian Oil Corporation exchanged valuable perspectives on fortifying resilience in their industries. They highlighted the importance of ...
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🌋 Geothermal
The Jollibee Group in the Philippines has switched to 99% renewable power at its manufacturing facilities through geothermal power supply from First Gen. The post Philippine fast food giant switches o...
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T5 Smackover Partners is planning a geothermal power and lithium extraction project at the Smackover Formation in Texas, targeting modular and rapid deployment. The post New player announces geotherma...
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About 100 seismic nodes are being deployed across Aberdeen in the UK to create a 3D subsurface map as part of a geothermal exploration pilot project. The post Seismic sensors deployed as part of geoth...
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🏭 Carbon Capture
Apply to take part in the ECC Teesside selection process for projects seeking connection to the Teesside network by 2032.
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📰 More
A study finds Georgia Power's energy demand projections for data centers may be overly aggressive, risking higher costs for consumers.
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CPP Investments has announced plans to acquire a 50% stake in Inkia Energy, alongside I Squared Capital, for a total enterprise value of $3.4bn.
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From the show floor at DTECH 2026, three exhibitor tours reveal how grid automation, smarter sensing and operational coordination are evolving under data-center-driven demand.
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Merz comments stoke speculation about weakening of scheme
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Executive order also allocates $175mn to upgrade coal power plants in five states
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