Energy News Digest – December 15, 2025
Britain Sets New Wind Power Record On December 5, 2025, Britain achieved a wind generation record, producing 23,825 megawatts of electricity—enough to power over 23 million homes.[1] This surpassed the previous high of 22,711 MW set on November 11, driven by strong winds and expanded offshore wind capacity.[1] Trump’s Wind Energy Ban Overturned On December […]
Energy News Digest – December 11, 2025
U.S. federal court overturns Trump-era ban on new wind projects on federal lands and waters A U.S. federal judge on December 8 struck down President Trump’s executive order banning new wind projects on federal lands and offshore areas, ruling the action “arbitrary and capricious.”[1] The decision immediately reopens a large pipeline of onshore and offshore […]
Why AI Data Centers Are Diving Into Liquid Cooling (And Why It Matters)
If you’ve been following the AI revolution, you’ve probably heard that data centers are literally running hot. Like, melt-your-servers hot. Modern AI processors can pull 1,000 watts each, and when you pack dozens of them into a single rack, you’re looking at heat loads that would make a blast furnace blush. Traditional air conditioning simply […]
Energy News Digest – December 8, 2025
EU channels €5.2 billion ETS revenues into clean transition, launches new auctions for hydrogen and industrial heat The European Commission has earmarked **€5.2 billion** of EU Emissions Trading System revenues for **net-zero technologies**, including funding a new “Net-Zero Technologies” call, a **third auction for renewable hydrogen production**, and the **first-ever EU auction for decarbonising industrial […]
Energy News Digest – December 4, 2025
Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm Produces First Power Ørsted’s 913 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany has begun feeding power into the grid [1]. Once fully operational, the facility will enable German industry to decarbonize at a large scale [1]. This represents a significant milestone for Germany’s offshore wind expansion […]
Energy News Digest – December 1, 2025
DOE Removes Renewable Energy Offices, Prioritizing Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power The Trump administration has eliminated or altered key Department of Energy offices supporting grid decarbonization, including the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management [1]. These offices have been […]
Energy News Digest – November 27, 2025
Global Renewable Capacity Additions Expected to Surge to 793 GW in 2025 Ember forecasts global renewable additions will reach 793 GW in 2025, representing an 11% increase compared to 717 GW in 2024[6]. Solar and wind growth is meeting all new electricity demand in the first three quarters of 2025, with Ember forecasting no growth […]
Energy News Digest – November 24, 2025
India Adds Record 20.1 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity in Five Months India achieved a major milestone by adding a record 20.1 GW of renewable energy capacity in just five months of fiscal year 2026, signaling a significant shift in the country’s energy landscape and accelerating its transition away from fossil fuels. This surge positions […]
Energy News Digest – November 20, 2025
Renewable Energy Now Cheaper and Healthier Than Fossil Fuels Solar and wind power are now less expensive than fossil fuels at utility scale and pose fewer health risks, yet their adoption faces challenges in developing countries due to policy and infrastructure barriers[1]. Record Global Investment in Energy Transition, But Gaps Remain Global investments in the […]
Energy News Digest – November 17, 2025
DOE Terminates Hundreds of Clean Energy Project Grants The U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to terminate hundreds of grants issued through its clean energy demonstration and efficiency offices, potentially impacting numerous solar and workforce training initiatives[1]. Solar for All Beneficiaries, States Sue EPA Over Program Termination Multiple Solar for All grant recipients and 23 […]