OVHcloud’s Smart Cooling Breakthrough Redefines Data Center Sustainability
Revolutionizing Data Center Efficiency European cloud provider OVHcloud has unveiled a groundbreaking cooling architecture that promises to transform data center…
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US Fusion Energy Ambitions Face Funding Reality Check Despite AI Hype
The Fusion Energy Conundrum: Bold Vision Meets Fiscal Constraints The United States Department of Energy has unveiled an ambitious new…
Corsock Wind Farm’s Third Appeal Tests Scotland’s Green Energy Balancing Act
Renewable Energy Proposal Enters Pivotal Third Appeal Phase Developers behind the controversial Corsock wind farm project have submitted their third…
Amazon Unveils Plans for Next-Generation Nuclear Power Facility in Washington State
Amazon has shared new renderings and specifications for its planned Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Richland, Washington. The small modular reactor project represents a significant step in commercial nuclear energy development. The facility is expected to generate enough electricity for approximately 770,000 homes when completed.
Amazon’s Nuclear Energy Initiative Takes Shape
Amazon has provided what sources indicate is a first look at its planned nuclear energy facility in Washington State, marking a significant development in corporate clean energy investments. The company, which according to reports is headquartered in the same state where the project will be built, revealed detailed renderings and specifications for the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility near Richland.
Grid Strain and Consumer Costs Mount as Clean Energy Grants Face Axe
In a move that could reshape America’s energy landscape and household budgets, the Trump administration’s decision to cancel nearly $8…
Centralised Grid With Diversified Generation Emerges as Optimal Energy Strategy for South Africa
South Africa’s electricity strategy favors centralised grid systems with diversified generation over standalone microgrids, according to energy officials. Cape Town reports 98% electrification rates while implementing innovative grid-tied solutions. The city’s approach aims to balance affordability with reliability while avoiding utility death spiral scenarios.
Centralised Grid Strategy for South Africa
According to reports from the Solar & Storage Live Cape Town 2025 conference, South Africa continues to favor a centralised electricity grid approach despite the growing popularity of microgrids in other African nations. Sources indicate that Cape Town has achieved 98% electrification, with plans to extend service to the remaining 2% of residents.
UK Energy Bills Set for 20% Rise Despite Wholesale Price Drops, Suppliers Warn
Octopus Energy executives told MPs that household energy bills are on track to increase by 20% over the next four years regardless of wholesale market movements. The warning highlights how government policy costs and network upgrades are driving bill increases beyond energy commodity prices.
Energy Bills Projected to Climb Despite Falling Wholesale Prices
Britain’s largest energy supplier has warned that household bills could rise by 20% over the next four years even if wholesale electricity prices were to fall by half, according to testimony before Parliament. Octopus Energy executives told MPs that government policy costs and network upgrade charges are becoming the primary drivers of energy bill increases, overshadowing traditional market factors.
Group Including Nvidia, BlackRock Buying Aligned Data Centers in Deal Worth About $40B
Title: Nvidia, BlackRock Consortium Acquires Aligned Data Centers in Landmark $40 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal Industrial Monitor Direct is the…
Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni RE project progressing, welcomed
Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Renewable Energy Project Advances South Africa’s Clean Power Transition Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni renewable energy project…
EEX Expands Japan Power Trading to Chubu Region in Global Market Push
The European Energy Exchange, the global leader in power trading, is extending its Japanese operations to the Chubu region with comprehensive electricity contracts. This strategic move capitalizes on Japan’s rapidly evolving energy market and follows successful launches in Tokyo and Kansai.
The European Energy Exchange (EEX), recognized as the world’s largest electricity trading platform, has announced ambitious expansion plans within Japan‘s dynamic energy market. Following successful operations in Tokyo and Kansai, EEX is targeting year-end launch of comprehensive power derivatives for the Chūbu region, significantly strengthening its Asian footprint in competitive energy trading.