Amazon data center backed by power plant on track to become top US climate polluter
Amazon's Texas data center would be powered by a natural gas plant that could become the largest single source of climate pollution in the US.
Ars Technica · +14 outlets
Tesla files for $10.1B solar cell factory in Texas under 'Project Crystal Sun'
Tesla's planned solar factory in Fort Bend County would be a massive manufacturing investment for US solar production.
Electrek · +5 outlets
China EV sales surge as gasoline vehicle sales collapse in July
Pure battery-electric cars are the only vehicle type growing in China's auto market, indicating a structural shift.
Electrek · +14 outlets
AI data center demand drives gas turbine boom with Siemens backlog near 70 GW, Caterpillar sales surge
Siemens Energy and Caterpillar report surging gas turbine orders as AI and data center electricity demand accelerates.
Utility Dive · +14 outlets
India crosses 300 GW of non-fossil fuel installed electricity generation capacity
India reaches 60% of its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, reinforcing its clean energy leadership.
newsonair.gov.in · +14 outlets
SpaceX's Terafab chip plant in Texas to run on natural gas, not Tesla solar
Elon Musk's chip megafactory will use gas power plants despite Tesla's involvement, highlighting fossil fuel reliance for new AI infrastructure.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Sinopec replaces gas pumps with BYD's 1,500 kW EV flash chargers in Shanghai
China's largest fuel retailer guts a gas station to install ultra-fast EV chargers, signaling a major infrastructure shift.
Electrek · +3 outlets
Kia EV3 goes on sale in US starting under $30,000 with up to 321 miles EPA range
Kia's affordable electric SUV launches in the US market at a competitive price point with strong range.
Electrek · +14 outlets
PPL-Blackstone joint venture secures 5 GW of gas turbines for Pennsylvania data centers
A major utility-private equity partnership locks in gas capacity for AI data center loads in PJM region.
Utility Dive · +14 outlets
GM exits $3.5B Indiana battery plant as Samsung SDI takes full control
GM sells its 49.99% stake in a joint venture battery cell factory to Samsung SDI, reshaping US battery production ownership.
Electrek · +3 outlets
AI data centers are a regional US grid issue, not a global power crisis, CleanTechnica reports
Analysis argues data center electricity demand is concentrated in specific US regions rather than representing a worldwide problem.
CleanTechnica · +14 outlets
Tesla recalls 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y for headlights that are too bright
Tesla issues a recall for non-compliant headlights on its best-selling models in the US.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Exelon adds Public Grid and Buckstop to 2c2i portfolio with $20M climate investments
Exelon's innovation portfolio expands with climate tech investments aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Business Wire · +2 outlets
Canada's wildfire season hits First Nations disproportionately, Grist reports
Thousands of Indigenous people have been displaced as leaders raise concerns about firefighting resources and safety decisions.
Grist · +1 outlets
Oil companies post record profits but refuse to expand drilling, Grist reports
Despite windfall profits from Middle East conflict, major oil companies are prioritizing shareholder returns over new drilling.
Grist · +2 outlets
Evergy has 3 GW of large loads signed with 5 GW generation pipeline
The utility reports strong demand from large customers including data centers and is expanding generation capacity.
Utility Dive · +14 outlets
Malaysia unveils RM4.3 billion renewable energy pipeline as ISES 2026 opens
Malaysia's renewable energy transition plans catalyze billions in investment and thousands of new jobs.
The Vibes · +2 outlets
Solar eclipse set to test Europe's grid flexibility amid rising PV generation
Europe's grid operators face a major flexibility test as a solar eclipse reduces PV output, with implications for renewable integration.
Anadolu Ajansı · +1 outlets