US Energy Firms Accelerate Spending on Power Plants for Data Centers
US energy companies are investing record sums in new power plant infrastructure to meet surging electricity demand from data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. This trend is reshaping grid planning and prompting utilities to prioritize reliable, large-scale power sources alongside renewables.[1]
European Transmission Operators Form Alliance to Accelerate Grid Modernization
Eight transmission system operators from Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain have created an alliance to expedite grid development across the continent. The collaboration aims to boost problem-solving and integration as Europe scales up renewable energy and modernizes its transmission infrastructure.[1]
India’s Renewable Power Output Hits Record High in First Half of 2025
India recorded its fastest pace of renewable power growth since 2022, with renewables (excluding hydropower) reaching a record share of over 17% of national electricity production in June 2025. This surge underscores India’s expanding role in the global clean energy transition.[1]
Brazil Raises Ethanol Blend Mandate to Spur Corn Ethanol Sector
Brazil’s government has increased the required ethanol blend in gasoline from 27% to 30%, aiming to stimulate growth in the domestic corn ethanol industry. The measure is expected to boost demand for renewable fuels and help lower transportation emissions.[1]
France’s Engie Completes Africa’s Largest Wind Farm in Egypt
French utility Engie has finished construction of a 650 MW wind farm in Egypt, the largest on the African continent, ahead of schedule. The project highlights North Africa’s increasing importance as a priority region for global renewable energy investments.[1]
China to Add Record 500 GW of Renewables as AI Demand Surges
China plans to connect a record 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity to its grid this year, with more than 25% coming from wind power, to meet the skyrocketing electricity demand from artificial intelligence and data centers. This ambitious buildout further cements China’s leadership in global renewable deployment.[5][6]
US Solar and Energy Storage Set for Major Growth in 2025
The United States is projected to add 63 GW of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity in 2025, with nearly 49 GW coming from solar and significant gains in energy storage. Texas leads this national surge, driven by falling solar costs, government incentives, and risin