Energy News Digest – February 16, 2026
Global Alternative Energy Market Report Projects Solar and Wind to Quintuple Contributions by 2045 A new report forecasts solar energy rising from 2-3% to 15-22% of global primary energy by 2045, while wind climbs from 3-4% to 12-18%, driven by 85% cost drops in solar since 2010 and 55% in wind.[1] Energy storage could support […]
Energy News Digest – February 12, 2026
FERC Orders PJM to Create New Rules for Co-Located Power Plants and Data Centers The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has ordered PJM Interconnection to establish new rules for co-located power plants and data centers, reshaping transmission services, interconnection, and behind-the-meter generation policy.[4] This regulatory change addresses growing demands from data centers and supports grid […]
Energy News Digest – February 9, 2026
US Federal Ruling Allows All Five Halted Offshore Wind Projects to Resume Construction A federal ruling has cleared a wind project off New York state’s coast to continue, enabling all five offshore wind projects previously halted by the Trump administration in December to resume construction.[1] Ørsted reported spending $7bn on the development, which is 45% […]
Energy News Digest – February 5, 2026
Solar and Wind Projected to Account for 21% of U.S. Power by 2027 The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that solar and wind generation will provide approximately 21% of U.S. electricity production by 2027, driven by utility-scale projects in Texas, the Midwest, and Southwest.[3] Battery energy storage is increasingly vital for managing variability and supporting […]
Energy News Digest – February 2, 2026
North Sea Summit Yields Joint Offshore Wind Investment Pact Governments, wind industry, and transmission system operators signed the “Joint Offshore Wind Investment Pact for the North Seas” at the North Sea Summit 2026 in Hamburg, aiming to accelerate offshore wind capacity expansion in the region.[2] Ørsted welcomed the pact as a milestone for Europe’s energy […]
Energy News Digest – January 29, 2026
North Sea States Aim for World’s Largest Energy Hub with Major Offshore Wind Investment Plan North Sea countries are planning significant investments in offshore wind to create the world’s largest energy hub, enhancing grid infrastructure and renewable energy capacity.[2] This initiative focuses on expanding offshore wind generation to support regional energy security and export capabilities.[2] […]
Energy News Digest – January 26, 2026
Global Solar and Wind Power Generation to Grow 20% in 2026 Driven by AI, Energy Security The International Energy Agency projects global solar and wind power generation will increase by 20% in 2026, with an average annual growth of 15% through 2030 under current policies[1]. China will lead solar growth at 94% from 2026-2030, while […]
Energy News Digest – January 22, 2026
Global Solar Installations Face First-Ever Annual Decline in 2026 The renewable energy sector is experiencing a historic turning point as global solar additions are expected to decline year-over-year for the first time, with a contraction of less than 10% [1]. China’s policy shift from guaranteed pricing to competitive bidding in mid-2025 triggered a dramatic slowdown, […]
Energy News Digest – January 19, 2026
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 […]
Energy News Digest – January 15, 2026
Climate Variability Emerges as Both Risk and Opportunity for the Global Energy Transition The WMO–IRENA 2024 Year in Review, released on January 13, 2026, highlights how climate variability and long-term change are shaping renewable energy systems’ performance worldwide, with 2024 seeing regional shifts in solar, wind, and hydropower potential amid a 4% rise in global […]