Amazon-backed Texas data center on track to become top US climate polluter
The New York Times and others report that Amazon's planned data center campus in Pennsylvania/northern Virginia (via a PPL-Blackstone JV) or Texas would be powe
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Tesla files for $10.1B solar cell factory 'Project Crystal Sun' in Texas
Tesla's proposed factory in Fort Bend County would be one of the largest solar manufacturing facilities in the US, per tax-incentive filings.
Electrek · +4 outlets
India crosses 300 GW of non-fossil fuel installed electricity generation capacity, hits 60% of 2030 target
India now has 300 GW of installed renewable/non-fossil capacity, advancing toward its 500 GW goal by 2030 and positioning itself as a leader in the Global South
newsonair.gov.in · +8 outlets
China EV sales surge while gasoline car sales collapse in July
New data shows pure battery-electric vehicles are the only growing segment in China's auto market, as sales of ICE vehicles continue their structural decline.
Electrek · +14 outlets
AI data center demand sparks US private gas plant boom and grid strain
The surge in AI computing is driving a wave of new natural gas plant proposals and straining aging grid infrastructure, raising concerns about emissions and rel
Utility Dive · +14 outlets
Oil majors post record profits but refuse to expand drilling despite pressure
Big Oil companies are pocketing windfall profits from Middle East conflict instead of increasing production as political calls for 'drill, baby, drill' intensif
Grist · +13 outlets
Sinopec replaces gas pumps with BYD's 1,500 kW flash chargers at Shanghai station
China's largest fuel retailer removes gasoline pumps entirely to install BYD's ultra-fast EV charging technology, signaling a major shift in forecourt infrastru
Electrek · +2 outlets
Tesla recalls 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y for overly bright headlights
Tesla issues a recall for headlights that exceed brightness regulations, affecting about 20,000 vehicles.
Electrek · +14 outlets
GM sells stake in $3.5B Indiana battery plant; Samsung SDI takes full control
Samsung SDI buys out GM's 49.99% stake in their joint venture battery factory, ending GM's ownership in the $3.5 billion facility.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Kia EV3 launches in US starting under $30,000 with EPA range up to 321 miles
Kia's entry-level electric SUV is now on sale in America at $29,890, offering competitive range and pricing against other affordable EVs.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Caterpillar sales surpass $20B as data center demand drives generator sales
Power generation sales grew 72% year-over-year, prompting Caterpillar to restart production of a 10-MW gas engine platform it had discontinued in 2022.
Utility Dive · +4 outlets
Study: renewable energy droughts amplify health impacts from power plant emissions
New research in Nature shows that when renewable generation is low, fossil plant emissions spike, worsening air quality and health outcomes.
nature.com · +14 outlets
Rhine River hits record-low flow amid severe western Europe drought
Record-low water levels on the Rhine threaten shipping and industrial operations as extreme drought conditions worsen across western Europe.
Anadolu Ajansı · +14 outlets
Canada wildfires force thousands from homes, disproportionately affecting First Nations
Indigenous leaders raise concerns about inadequate firefighting resources and emergency assistance as wildfires ravage communities.
Grist · +8 outlets
Siemens Energy gas turbine backlog nears 70 GW amid data center demand
Siemens Energy booked 15 GW of new gas turbine orders this quarter with lead times exceeding three years, and plans to expand transformer manufacturing by 50%.
Utility Dive · +6 outlets
August 2026 solar eclipse to test Europe's grid flexibility
The upcoming solar eclipse will cause a rapid drop and recovery in solar generation, challenging grid operators to manage flexibility and balance supply.
Anadolu Ajansı · +11 outlets
SpaceX will power its Terafab chip factory with natural gas, not Tesla solar
Despite Tesla's involvement in the project, Terafab will be powered by dedicated natural gas plants and battery arrays, not Tesla solar panels.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Malaysia targets RM85.2 billion in energy savings by 2035, unveils RM4.3B renewable pipeline
Malaysia announced a major energy savings target and a RM4.3 billion renewable energy pipeline expected to create 7,738 jobs as ISES 2026 opens.
KLSE Screener · +3 outlets