VERBUND Green Power and Nordex Group Sign Multi-Year Framework Agreement for 700 MW Wind Turbines
VERBUND Green Power and the Nordex Group have signed a multi-year framework agreement for the supply of wind turbines totaling 700 MW.[2] This deal supports Austria’s renewable energy expansion amid growing demand for clean power generation.[2]
Two Courts Block Trump Administration Efforts to Halt Clean Energy Projects
US courts issued rulings blocking the Trump administration’s attempts to pause clean energy grants and offshore wind projects.[5] A federal judge deemed the halt on grants unlawful for targeting Democratic-led states, ordering their restoration, while another allowed Orsted to resume its $5 billion Rhode Island wind farm, 90% complete.[5] These decisions represent major setbacks to regulatory obstacles for renewables.[5]
NREL Unveils ULIS Silicon-Carbide Power Module for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory introduced the ULIS power module, a compact silicon-carbide design that delivers more power while reducing waste.[9] This breakthrough targets surging demand from AI data centers and electrification by improving efficiency in existing supplies.[9] It could transform grid infrastructure by enabling lighter, cheaper power electronics.[9]
Global Solar and Wind Capacity to Reach 4,000 GW in 2026, Overtaking Fossil Fuels
Global solar and wind capacity is projected to hit 4,000 GW in 2026, surpassing coal and gas-fired power capacity for the first time despite lower capacity factors.[4] Renewables continue outpacing new fossil additions, driven by record solar growth exceeding 500 GW AC installations by end-2025.[12][4]