Energy News Digest – June 18, 2025
DESRI Begins Construction on 205-MW Solar and Storage Project in Arizona D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has commenced construction on the Catclaw Solar and Storage project, a 205-megawatt facility in Buckeye, Arizona. The site will include a 1,000 MWh energy storage system and is expected to supply enough electricity to power about 40,000 homes […]
Energy News Digest – June 17, 2025
US Senate Panel Advances Bill to Phase Out Clean Energy Tax Credits A US Senate committee has moved forward with legislation that would significantly reduce or eliminate key federal tax credits for solar, wind, storage, residential efficiency projects, and electric vehicles over the next few years. The 48E Investment Tax Credit for solar and wind […]
Energy News Digest – June 16, 2025
EU Moves Closer to Banning New Russian Gas Contracts in Push for Energy Independence The European Commission is set to propose a measure on June 17, 2025, that would ban new contracts for Russian pipeline and liquefied natural gas, aiming to reduce the bloc’s reliance on Moscow and circumvent vetoes from Hungary and Slovakia, who […]
Energy News Digest – June 15, 2025
U.S. ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Threatens Clean Energy Progress and Jobs A recent report warns that cuts to energy programs proposed in the House’s “big beautiful bill” could slow clean energy innovation, cause hundreds of thousands of job losses each year, and increase household energy costs, especially in Republican-led states. The analysis suggests these changes could […]
Energy News Digest – June 14, 2025
Global Energy Investment to Hit Record $3.3 Trillion in 2025, Driven by Renewables Global energy investment is projected to rise to an unprecedented $3.3 trillion in 2025, with a significant portion directed toward renewable energy and grid modernization. This surge is attributed to ongoing concerns about energy security and the transition to cleaner energy systems […]
Energy News Digest – June 13, 2025
Clean Energy Buyers Face New Challenges Amid Shifting US Policies and Rising Data Center Demand Major clean energy buyers are navigating new complexities as US political dynamics shift and electricity demand soars, particularly due to energy-intensive data centers. The Clean Energy Buyers Association, representing over $15 trillion in market capitalization and 84 GW of contracted […]
Energy News Digest – June 12, 2025
## Key Energy Sector News Stories – June 12, 2025 **U.S. Solar and Energy Storage Surge in 2025** The U.S. is expected to add 63 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity this year, with solar and battery storage accounting for 81% of these additions. Texas and California are leading in new solar installations, while […]
Energy News Digest – June 11, 2025
# Energy Sector News for June 11, 2025 ## Global Investment Trends – **Global energy investment rising to $3.3 trillion in 2025** amid economic uncertainty and energy security concerns, with solar investments expected to reach $450 billion, making it the single largest item in the global energy investment portfolio[1]. – **$14 billion in clean energy […]
Energy News Digest – June 10, 2025
# Energy Sector News Highlights: June 10, 2025 ## Renewable Energy Growth – **U.S. Solar and Storage Expansion**: The U.S. power grid is expected to add 63 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity in 2025, with solar and battery storage accounting for 81% of the total additions. Texas leads with 11.6 GW of planned […]
Energy News Digest – June 9, 2025
## Key Energy Sector News Stories for June 9, 2025 **U.S. Grid to Add Record Solar and Storage Capacity in 2025** The U.S. power grid is projected to add 63 GW of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity in 2025, representing a nearly 30% increase from last year. Solar energy will account for over half of these […]