The African Development Bank Group has launched the Mission 300 Progress Tracker to monitor the expansion of electricity access in Africa, aiming to connect an additional 300 million Africans by 2030 through various projects. With 74 active projects across multiple countries benefiting 5.2 million people and an additional 35 million expected to benefit in the future, the focus is on rural electrification and decentralized renewable energy solutions to accelerate energy access in remote areas. The dashboard will provide regular updates to improve transparency on the progress of energy projects in Africa.
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What to expect from the Bonn climate talks
The annual June climate talks in Bonn are crucial this year due to the oil and gas supply crisis, deadly heatwaves, and global economic and political instability caused by fossil fuel dependency. Key goals of the negotiations include supporting a just transition away from fossil fuels, funding adaptation to climate impacts, and demonstrating a shift towards climate action and clean energy on a global scale. The upcoming COP31 in Bonn will focus on key climate priorities such as a just transition mechanism away from fossil fuels, funding for adaptation to climate impacts, and shifting global finance flows to support a low-carbon world. Additionally, efforts are being made to accelerate the implementation of emissions-cutting and adaptation plans through initiatives like the Belém Mission to 1.5 and Global Implementation Accelerator. Brazil is also working on a roadmap to implement climate solutions, including phasing out fossil fuels and ending deforestation by 2030, with the establishment of a new rainforest fund to support these efforts.
https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/06/04/what-to-expect-from-the-bonn-climate-talks/
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Colorado co-op delivers 100% renewables in March, a first
Holy Cross Energy in Colorado achieved providing renewable electricity equivalent to 100% of its members' needs in March, moving closer to their goal of continual renewable energy production from 2030 onwards. This milestone was made possible by favorable conditions for wind and solar energy production. The utility plans to add more flexible renewable resources to meet demand during non-solar hours and winter months, while maintaining system reliability and cost-effectiveness. With over 45,000 members served and an average of 92% clean energy delivered year-to-date in 2026, Holy Cross Energy's strategic partnership with The Energy Authority is helping to maximize renewable energy procurement efforts.
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Solar streetlights with AI could solve data center energy demand
ConFlow's iLamps are innovative streetlamp units equipped with solar panels, batteries, and a processing chip to create a virtual power plant network. The company plans to deploy half a million units in countries like Nigeria, the UK, and the US, offering AI power, communication, and data processing services. Local authorities pay for the compute-per-hour and power provided by the iLamps, generating revenue for ConFlow and offering benefits like carbon credits. Additionally, the lamps offer various intelligence services based on user requirements, such as weather data and sports performance analysis. Fitzpatrick's project involving iLamps with cameras and panic buttons adds a surveillance aspect to the service, which he defends as governments show interest in purchasing.
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Tesla Energy boss on energy abundance, EVs, V2G and big and small batteries
Tesla Energy's Asia Pacific boss Josef Tadich emphasizes the abundance of solar energy, the significance of batteries in different sizes, the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, and the introduction of vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G). The interview underscores the crucial role of renewable energy solutions in the energy sector and the potential for advancements in sustainable transportation.
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Avangrid completes construction of Tower Solar project in Oregon
Avangrid's Tower Solar project in Morrow County, Oregon, with a generation capacity of 166MW, has been completed and connected to the local power grid. The project, using over 250,000 solar panels from SEG Solar in Texas, will supply renewable energy to Portland General Electric and support QTS data center operations. Construction of Tower Solar created around 200 jobs for regional union workers and is expected to contribute $20m in tax payments. This project aligns with efforts to strengthen the domestic energy supply chain and support the growth of renewable energy installations in the region, showcasing the potential for job creation and economic benefits in the transition to clean energy.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/avangrid-completes-tower-solar/
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EDF and Masdar sign 15-year PPAs for BigBeau output
The BigBeau Solar+Storage Project in Kern County, California, US, began operating in December 2022, with EDF power solutions North America and Masdar signing 15-year power purchase agreements for the 128MW solar installation and 40MW/160MWh battery energy storage system. This project, supplying power to Southern California Edison, can power up to 64,000 households and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 315,000t annually. Part of a larger collaboration between EDF and Masdar, this initiative aims to develop renewable energy sites in the US with a total capacity of 1.1GW, contributing significantly to climate solutions and the transition to clean energy.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/edf-masdar-sign-15-year-ppas-bigbeau-output/
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View article, Scientists achieve 27% efficiency in a co-deposited inverted perovskite, Scientists in China have developed a new technique to prevent self-assembled molecules from clumping together and degrading co-deposited inverted perovskite cells. The approach enabled the highest certified power conversion efficiency reported for the architecture.
Researchers from China have developed a novel approach to improve the performance of co-deposited inverted perovskite solar cells by addressing the issue of self-aggregation of self-assembled molecules (SAMs). They designed an asymmetric SAM, PhBr-4PACz, to suppress aggregation and promote SAM accumulation at the bottom interface, enhancing adhesion and coverage. Additionally, they introduced a grain-boundary crosslinking additive, AVIMCl, to improve device stability by suppressing SAM diffusion. The research resulted in a certified power conversion efficiency of 27.03% in co-deposited inverted devices, the highest reported for this architecture to date. The approach also demonstrated versatility by achieving high efficiencies on different substrates and device architectures. Chen and his team are working on a co-deposition strategy to improve the efficiency of solar modules by suppressing SAM diffusion and optimizing crosslinking, with plans to scale this strategy to large-area modules and adapt it to industrial coating techniques. Collaboration with scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Shandong Normal University contributed to the study, aiming to increase open-circuit voltage and reduce recombination losses through further optimization of the SAM and crosslinker.
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Energy Insiders Podcast: Tesla Energy boss on energy abundance, EVs, V2G and big and small batteries
Tesla Energy's Asia Pacific boss Josef Tadich emphasizes the abundance of solar energy, the significance of batteries in different sizes, the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, and the introduction of vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G). This interview underscores the expanding role of renewable energy sources and the advancements in energy storage technology in the Asia Pacific region, impacting the energy market and paving the way for a more sustainable future.
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Google to fund 100-MW virtual power plant in PJM in ‘first-of-its-kind’ deal
Google is funding a three-year, 100-MW virtual power plant in the PJM Interconnection to meet data center demand, partnering with VPP operator Voltus to aggregate distributed energy resources. The company aims to make its data centers flexible and cost-effective by paying customers to shift electricity usage, addressing rising electricity costs and aggressive load growth from AI data centers in PJM. The pressure to meet rising demand is leading to increased utility capital spending on new gas-fired power plants, potentially impacting climate goals. The article highlights the need for a market overhaul to address peak demand driving up costs, with the partnership providing a repeatable path for other large energy users to follow and encouraging collaboration and transparency with utilities to build a multidirectional grid system.
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/google-virtual-power-plant-vpp-pjm-voltus/821838/