Hithium Energy Storage has unveiled new 1300Ah cell and long-duration storage system, as well as a lithium-sodium hybrid solution for AI data centers, to tackle the issues of renewable energy intermittency and growing electricity demand in digital infrastructure. By positioning long-duration storage as a grid asset and foundation for energy-intensive AI infrastructure, the company is making a strategic shift towards more sustainable and efficient energy solutions in response to climate change.
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Germany brings world’s first supercapacitor STATCOM online
Siemens Energy and TenneT have successfully installed the world's first supercapacitor-based grid-stabilization system in Mehrum, Germany. The SVC Plus FS system utilizes supercapacitors to provide instantaneous reserve and reactive power, eliminating the need for large fossil-fuel power plant generators. After over a decade of development and three years of construction, the system now operates fully automatically and remotely controlled. This groundbreaking project sets a new standard for the global energy transition, showcasing the potential of supercapacitors to revolutionize traditional grid-stabilizing functions.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/12/15/germany-brings-worlds-first-supercapacitor-statcom-online/
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The Orphan Well Case For Renewable Energy
Oklahoma has made progress in utilizing wind energy resources, ranking #3 in total renewable energy production and #4 in net power generation from renewables. Despite challenges with pollution and abandoned wells from the oil and gas industry, the state is a renewable energy leader with potential for solar energy growth. Renewable energy opportunities are emerging, with farmers and property owners pursuing solar panels and wind turbines for new revenue. The Energy Department is exploring harvesting geothermal energy from oil and gas wells, as well as repurposing unused oil storage tanks for energy storage, showing that Oklahoma has the potential to grow its renewable energy profile alongside its fossil fuel industry.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/14/the-oilfield-binge-purge-another-reason-to-ditch-fossil-fuels/
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Assessing Global Progress 10 Years After Paris Climate Accords
Despite criticism, the Paris Climate Accords have led to significant progress in the shift towards clean energy, with renewable energy growing by 15% and accounting for over 90% of new power generation capacity. Investment in clean energy has surpassed that in fossil fuels, and electric vehicles now make up a fifth of new car sales globally. The agreement has reshaped policy, finance, and sectoral rules, but its ultimate success depends on political leaders closing the ambition gap, phasing out fossil fuels, and scaling up finance for a just transition. Commitments made since the Paris agreement have brought the projected temperature increase down to about 2.8°C, but more ambitious action is needed to phase out fossil fuels and meet net zero emissions targets earlier.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/14/assessing-global-progress-10-years-after-paris-climate-accords/
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China National Petroleum Corporation achieves 25.05% efficiency for inverted perovskite solar cell
China National Petroleum Corporation has developed a high-efficiency inverted perovskite solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 25.05%, validated by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology. This cell utilizes an inverted architecture and interface molecules to enhance stability and boost open-circuit voltage. CNPC plans to integrate this technology with traditional silicon cells to lower the cost of energy production. They are set to establish a pilot line in 2026 and a mass production facility in 2028, aiming to achieve renewable energy capacity on par with their oil and gas output by 2035.
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NLC India Renewables and PTC India sign green energy JVA in India
NLC India Renewables Limited and PTC India have formed a joint venture to develop renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu, India, with a total capacity of up to 2,000MW. The initial phase will focus on 500MW and include solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage systems, green ammonia, and other green technologies. Power sales will be through competitive and regulated channels, catering to distribution companies, government agencies, and commercial and industrial consumers.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/nlc-india-ptc-green-energy-jv/
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From Plans to Progress: A Blueprint for Delivering 1.5°C Through the ‘Global Mutirão’
The Global Implementation Accelerator initiative is helping countries implement their NDCs and NAPs, with collaborative alignment already delivering tangible results. Private capital in Brazil supports forest restoration, while companies like Unilever adopt renewable energy and regenerative farming. In Taiwan, the European Outdoor Group aggregates renewable energy demand, and in Vietnam, companies like H&M and IKEA support grid modernization. These initiatives create win-win situations where countries advance climate goals and companies secure future access to renewable resources.
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Environmental News Network – New Window Insulation Blocks Heat, but Not Your View
Physicists at CU Boulder have created a groundbreaking material called MOCHI that can be applied to windows to improve energy efficiency in buildings globally. This transparent and long-lasting insulator does not obstruct the view through the window, unlike traditional materials. MOCHI addresses the need for transparent insulators to block heat exchange, offering a promising solution for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in buildings. Climate solutions experts should take note of this innovative technology as a potential tool for combating climate change.
https://www.enn.com/articles/77569-new-window-insulation-blocks-heat-but-not-your-view
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Our Power News – What was different about this year’s UN climate talks?
World leaders marked the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, with historic progress towards limiting global warming to 1.5°C and transitioning away from fossil fuels. Indigenous delegations played a crucial role in advocating for climate action, securing the demarcation of territories and pushing for community-led renewable energy. The momentum towards forest protection, accountability for polluters, and clean energy as a right is growing, with renewable energy on track to meet all new electricity needs by 2025. Continued support is needed to demand real climate action and build a powerful climate movement for a safe and better future.
https://350.org/our-power-news-what-was-different-about-this-years-un-climate-talks/
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Batteries now cheap enough to make dispatchable solar economically feasible
Utility-scale battery costs have fallen to $65/MWh outside China and the United States, making solar power more reliable. Ember reports a significant drop in battery costs in 2024 and further declines in 2025, making storage more accessible for dispatchable solar projects. The cost of a full utility-scale battery system is $125/kWh for long-duration projects of four hours or more. The levelized cost of storage (LCOS) is calculated at $65/MWh, factoring in various costs and improvements in efficiency and financing. Solar power is now considered anytime dispatchable electricity, changing the game for countries with high solar resources and growing energy demand.