Altus Power has acquired five community solar projects in Virginia, totaling 32 MW, to participate in Appalachian Power Company's shared solar program, aiming to deliver clean power to approximately 5,000 homes and provide direct savings through solar bill credits. Collaborating with New Leaf Energy, Altus Power is expanding access to community solar in emerging markets, currently serving over 40,000 subscribers nationwide with Community Solar, offering clean energy savings without the need for installing solar panels. By building clean power generation assets in high-demand areas, Altus Power supports reliability, lowers energy costs, expands local power generation, and improves grid resilience, advancing a more affordable, reliable, and locally powered energy future through innovative financing.
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Sunshine state sets new solar record – in the middle of winter
Queensland achieved a new record for the share of solar power in its electricity mix during winter, with large-scale solar supplying 38.2% of electricity consumption on a Sunday morning. Solar output peaked at 3.1 MW, setting a new record for battery-stored energy at 5,646 megawatt-hours, while the maximum renewable energy share reached just under 76% of consumption. Despite some curtailment, the state is making progress towards a cleaner energy future, showcasing changing daytime operating conditions in Queensland.
https://reneweconomy.com.au/sunshine-state-sets-new-solar-record-in-the-middle-of-winter/
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Loganair Agrees To Buy Five BETA Technologies Short Range Electric Aircraft
Loganair, Scotland's primary regional airline, has agreed to purchase five ALIA CX300 electric airplanes from BETA Technologies, with an option for five more. These short-haul electric aircraft can be recharged in 20-40 minutes and have shown an energy efficiency of 1.37 kWh per nautical mile. The collaboration between Loganair, Royal Mail, UK CAA, and regional airports has been essential to the success of integrating these electric planes into scheduled operations. Airbus is pioneering a hybrid-electric non-propulsive energy architecture for the next generation of commercial aircraft, supported by the European Union Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. BETA Technologies is working on expanding charging infrastructure for electric aircraft in the US, with plans for over 250 airports and vertiports to be equipped with charging infrastructure by 2030. Airbus is focusing on developing integrated, intelligent hybrid-electric architectures for the future of aviation, aiming to validate these systems through testing and a ground demonstration by 2027.
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Battery boast: Australia dodges global gas price shock with help of storage and renewables
Australia's success in using firmed renewables has helped reduce wholesale electricity prices by 30% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, contributing to a decline in prices and negative prices in certain states. Globally, renewables are on track to surpass coal generation this year, with a forecasted growth of more than 8% in 2026. The report predicts a significant increase in the deployment of renewables, driven by industrial expansion, electric vehicles, air conditioning, heat pumps, and data centers. To integrate variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar PV, grid modernization, system flexibility, and efficient infrastructure use will be crucial as global electricity consumption is projected to reach 30,700 terawatt hours in 2027.
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“First of a kind” factory to mass produce wooden wind turbine blades wins critical EU backing
Voodin Blade Technology has been awarded €48 million from the European Union to build the world's first commercial factory for manufacturing wooden wind turbine blades. These blades are made from fully recyclable laminated veneer lumber, which produces 78% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional fibreglass blades. The factory, expected to begin operations in 2031, will be capable of producing up to 160 turbine blade sets each year using precision-machining guided by a digital model. Over the first decade of operation, the facility is expected to avoid more than 2.4 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent and create approximately 450 local jobs with an all-European supply chain.
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Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1
In the first half of 2026, the U.S. solar and energy storage sectors reached significant milestones, with solar and energy storage accounting for 91% of new electricity generation capacity added to the grid in the first quarter. Solar generation surpassed coal generation in May 2026, meeting 13% of total American electricity needs. California and Texas experienced record-breaking performance in battery storage and solar generation, with Texas emerging as the fastest-growing utility-scale solar market in the country. Regional transmission organizations nationwide set new solar generation records, underscoring the crucial role of renewable assets in ensuring grid reliability.
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Even Under Extreme Warming, ASEAN’s Wind & Solar Generation Variation From Normal Will Be Less Than 1% In 2030
A report by Ember emphasizes the importance of expanding renewable energy and strengthening grids in Southeast Asia to enhance power system resilience. Examples from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam showcase the benefits of distributed renewables in offsetting fossil fuel capacity, improving disaster recovery, and reducing costs related to solar curtailment. The report underscores the need for renewable energy and grid upgrades to be central to policymaking in the region, while also highlighting the significance of investments in renewables, storage, and grid interconnection for building power systems that can withstand climate risks and disruptions. Practical guidance is provided for ASEAN governments to protect energy security and promote a more resilient clean energy future.
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CIS shows how energy policy can deliver for First Nations. ESEM can build on this progress
The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) in Australia has shown that government market design can influence investment behavior in renewable energy projects, incentivizing developers to engage with First Nations communities. The Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) aims to provide investment certainty for services needed in the transition to renewable energy, with a focus on separating non-financial outcomes, such as First Nations participation, from the competitive auction process. It is crucial for the ESEM to align with Australia's First Nations Clean Energy Strategy to ensure early engagement, genuine partnership, and respect for the principles of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, recognizing First Nations as partners, participants, and rights holders in the clean energy transition. Policy choices made now will impact how benefits of the clean energy transition are shared in the future.
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6 States Leading the USA on Smart Energy Policy Halfway through 2026
In 2026, six states, including Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Illinois, New York, and Colorado, have passed smart solar and storage policies to address rising electricity demand, lower power bills, and improve grid reliability. These policies, supported by SEIA, aim to deploy solar and storage, expand access to low-cost electricity, and save consumers billions of dollars over the next two decades. By investing in distributed energy resources and virtual power plant programs, these states are leading the way in modernizing their electric grids and demonstrating the effectiveness of clean energy solutions in meeting electricity demand, improving reliability, and reducing costs. Other states are also considering similar legislation to advance their clean energy goals.
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ASEAN Shifts Focus to Battery Manufacturing, Scaling EV Adoption, and Grid Integration
The upcoming 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference in Malaysia will focus on transitioning Southeast Asia towards clean energy through industrialization efforts in battery manufacturing. The region aims to move from simply extracting raw minerals to developing a resilient battery industry through domestic chemical synthesis and specialized cell design. The conference will address technical challenges such as atmospheric and thermal management in the tropics, with a focus on lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry for its thermal stability. Strategic partnerships, safety protocols, and advancements in grid-scale energy storage integration driven by renewable energy expansion will also be discussed to advance battery innovation and deployment in the region. Key stakeholders in the energy storage industry are collaborating to align manufacturing processes, standardize safety testing, and deploy engineering talent in Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen the region's role in the global energy storage landscape.