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March 29, 2026

US seeks to scrap offshore wind projects in exchange for ... + 29 more energy stories

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Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
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US seeks to scrap offshore wind projects in exchange for fossil fuel deals
Interior department in talks with companies that hold leases to build plants off America’s coastline
ft.com • Yesterday
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☀️ Solar
Oceans take in a lot of heat as Earth’s energy imbalance hits record
ft.com • 6 days ago
Rate of solar radiation stored in the planet has accelerated over past two decades
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California Solar Care Announces Exclusive Summer Solar Panel Cleaning Offer
altenergymag.com • 3 days ago
California Solar Care is offering $25 OFF your first solar panel cleaning and 20% OFF when bundling with other services. Maximize your solar efficiency and savings—schedule today at https://offer.cali...
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US ITC opens Section 337 probe into global TOPCon supply chain
pv-magazine.com • 2 days ago • 2 sources
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has opened a Section 337 investigation into tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells, modules, panels, and related products following a complain...
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💨 Wind
Crown Estate unveils plans for new offshore wind leasing round in UK
windpowermonthly.com • 3 days ago • 2 sources
The UK's seabed landlord has announced plans for its offshore wind leasing round 6, which is expected to launch in the first half of 2027.
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⚛️ Nuclear
Tech giants and nuclear leaders make news at CERAWeek
ans.org • Yesterday
Microsoft and Nvidia have formed an “AI for nuclear” partnership intended to streamline the permitting, design, and operations of nuclear power plant facilities, and highlighted the collaboration at C...
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🔋 Electric Vehicles
UK backs switch to electric trucks and vans with £1bn funding
ft.com • 4 days ago
Government legally obliged to cut emissions under its commitment to reach net zero by 2050
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📦 Storage
Europe’s first industrial-scale battery recycling plant launches
energylivenews.com • Yesterday
New German plant will process 1500 tonnes of battery waste a year, recycling rare Earths The post Europe’s first industrial-scale battery recycling plant launches appeared first on Energy Live News.
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Thinking of installing a home battery? Here’s how
ft.com • Yesterday
Two recent recruits to the ‘home energy revolution’ had very different experiences — both share their insights
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Flow Battery Market Surging to $1.93 Billion by 2032: Key Trends & Investment Insights
altenergymag.com • 3 days ago
The global Flow Battery Market, valued at USD 336.5 Million in 2023, is set to skyrocket to USD 1,930.1 Million by 2032 at a CAGR of 21.8%. Discover the latest trends, record-breaking investments, and...
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Why this battery company is pivoting to AI
technologyreview.com • 3 days ago
Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about how he sees the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company has either died or is going to die. It’s kind of the reality,” he says. Hu is t...
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⚡ Grid
Echelon launches Ireland’s first green energy park
energylivenews.com • Yesterday
New Wicklow development will combine data centres with renewable energy generation, storage and grid support The post Echelon launches Ireland’s first green energy park appeared first on Energy Live N...
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Michigan, New York lawmakers consider virtual power plant bills
utilitydive.com • 3 days ago
The proposals would prohibit utility ownership of participating distributed energy resources and require reasonable access for third-party aggregators.
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💧 Hydrogen
Sungrow Hydrogen Powers Global Green Transition with New Project Shipments Across Three Continents
altenergymag.com • 5 days ago
Sungrow Hydrogen has achieved a major accomplishment in its global engagement with the back-to-back shipment of its flexible green hydrogen systems to Oman, Italy and Brazil—spanning Asia, Europe, and...
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The Hydrogen Stream: Capacity outlook grows, deals shift
pv-magazine.com • Yesterday
GlobalData says hydrogen capacity could reach 82.3 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) by 2030, while Topsoe has ended supply agreements with First Ammonia.
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🌎 Climate
Could New York’s climate rethink spread to other blue states?
ft.com • 3 days ago
Democratic officials are reassessing targets as concerns grow over energy affordability
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India sets climate plan with modest clean energy and emissions goals
ft.com • 3 days ago
Fast-growing nation remains conservative in targets for renewable energy
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Brussels plans carbon price brake as Iran war squeezes industry
ft.com • 3 days ago
Reforms to EU emissions trading system come after pressure from some member states such as Austria and Italy
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Big Zero Show - smaller, better but still bold
energylivenews.com • Yesterday
More than 200 people from all sectors of business prove net zero is very much in good health The post Big Zero Show - smaller, better but still bold appeared first on Energy Live News.
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Earth’s climate swings increasingly out of balance
energymonitor.ai • Yesterday
The period 2015–25 marked the 11 hottest years on record, highlighting escalating climate risks to economies, ecosystems and global health.
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📋 Policy
Time to tackle the rank absurdities in UK energy policy
ft.com • Yesterday
The debate over North Sea oil and gas resembles a bar brawl between opponents who can’t see straight
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🛢️ Oil & Gas
Is Natural Gas a Fossil Fuel and Can it Be Renewable?
energytracker.asia • 3 days ago
Despite its "clean" reputation, natural gas is unequivocally a fossil fuel, formed from ancient organic matter over millions of years. While it burns more cleanly than coal at the point of combustion,...
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FinMin report says US, Australia, Canada may fill LPG, LNG supply gap
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com • Today
The latest edition of the Monthly Economic Review of the Finance Ministry said the economic outlook has become more “uncertain in the wake of recent geopolitical developments in West Asia”.
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🌋 Geothermal
Calling all geothermal musicians - Join the WING Battle of the Bands at WGC 2026!
thinkgeoenergy.com • Yesterday
Want to make your WGC 2026 even more memorable? Then join the WING Battle of the Bands, happening on 8 June 2026. Group and solo performers are welcome. The post Calling all geothermal musicians – Joi...
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Husum, Germany receives state funding for geothermal feasibility study
thinkgeoenergy.com • 2 days ago
The local utility company of Husum, Germany, has received state funding support to study the feasibility of deep geothermal utilization for heating. The post Husum, Germany receives state funding for ...
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XGS and Baker Hughes to collaborate on 150-MW geothermal power project in New Mexico
thinkgeoenergy.com • 3 days ago
Baker Hughes will be providing its portfolio of engineering services to support the 150-MW geothermal power development of XGS Energy in New Mexico. The post XGS and Baker Hughes to collaborate on 150...
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Deep geothermal project in Graz, Austria to proceed after resolving disputes
thinkgeoenergy.com • Yesterday
The partners of the deep geothermal project in Graz, Austria have come to a comprehensive agreement, putting the project back on track after initial dispute. The post Deep geothermal project in Graz, ...
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Drilling of geothermal doublet starts in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
thinkgeoenergy.com • Yesterday
Drilling of a geothermal doublet and construction of the heating plant have started for a geothermal heating project in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France. The post Drilling of geothermal doublet starts in Auln...
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🏭 Carbon Capture
Middle East crude oil tanker rates reached a multi-decade high in March
eia.gov • 2 days ago • 2 sources
In March 2026, tanker rates for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) leaving the Middle East to Asia were the highest since at least November 2005, when data were first recorded. The price increase follo...
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📰 More
Tesla Analyst Thinks Tesla Could Merge With SpaceX In 2027
cleantechnica.com • Yesterday • 2 sources
SpaceX is on the verge of a giant IPO (initial public offering). Once upon a time, Elon Musk said that he never wanted to take a company public again, because he didn't like the public oversight and a...
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