Luis F. Gonzalez, Chief Data and AI Officer at Aboitiz Power, believes that AI will lead the energy transition by embedding intelligence in power systems, changing the economics of power and unlocking capital for renewables. He envisions a future where computation is distributed, closer to where energy is generated and consumed, empowering consumers. Gonzalez emphasizes the need for a coordinating intelligence layer to efficiently manage energy grids, whether centralized or decentralized. The article discusses the potential for AI and data companies to optimize energy consumption and manage electricity grids, with Gonzalez warning against monopolization and advocating for government-owned regulatory sandboxes. The question remains whether AI will democratize clean energy or shift power to tech platforms, shaping the clean energy transition based on who controls the data layer above the grid.
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Solar Power Used To Charge An EV In The Sub-Arctic
A pilot project in the sub-Arctic successfully used off-grid solar power to charge an electric Subaru, challenging the notion that solar panels only work in hot climates. The portable solar panels and EV charger demonstrated the potential for clean energy solutions in extreme climates, with the technology being versatile enough to charge electric snowmobiles, e-bikes, ATVs, and motorcycles. The local indigenous communities in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions are interested in sustainable transportation and clean energy, driven by their environmental ethic and the challenges of climate change. This project's success highlights the potential for off-grid solar charging in extreme climates and signifies a shift towards green technology.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/19/solar-power-used-to-charge-an-ev-in-the-sub-arctic/
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ACME Solar signs 190 MW hybrid PPA with SECI in India
ACME Solar Holdings has signed a 25-year PPA with SECI for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project in India, part of a larger 380 MW capacity. The agreement includes a minimum CUF of 50% and an obligation to meet 80% of peak power requirement daily, with grid connectivity secured for solar, wind, and battery energy storage components. The project, financed by PFC, is scheduled for completion within the COD timeline, contributing to ACME Solar's total PPA-signed portfolio of 5,820 MW. This development highlights a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions and the integration of renewable sources into India's power grid.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/19/acme-solar-signs-190-mw-hybrid-ppa-with-seci-in-india/
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Asia-Pacific Takes The Lead In Global Wind Expansion As The Philippines Moves Into The Investment Spotlight
The Asia-Pacific region, particularly the Philippines, is experiencing rapid growth in the wind industry, with the Global Wind Energy Council predicting a record 150 gigawatts of new wind capacity by 2025. This growth is crucial for meeting climate targets, as well as for industrial strategy, energy security, and economic development. The Philippines is making progress in regulatory clarity and infrastructure development, positioning itself as a promising market in Southeast Asia. The focus on aligning governments, developers, manufacturers, and financiers around concrete project pipelines is essential for the successful expansion of the wind industry, with a need for one million wind technicians by 2025-2030. Strengthening global advocacy and coordination for offshore wind projects in emerging markets like the Philippines is seen as a key strategy for attracting large-scale capital and further driving the growth of the wind industry in the region.
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Efficiency, demand flexibility can meet growing data center loads
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has found that energy efficiency improvements and demand flexibility in the U.S. grid could offset demand from AI data centers and other growing sources of load. By 2040, these measures could reduce U.S. energy demand by about 70 GW and peak demand by 60-200 GW. ACEEE recommends mandating performance incentive mechanisms for utilities and setting load flexibility goals to scale up energy efficiency and demand flexibility programs quickly with strong policy and financial support, offering a faster and cheaper alternative to building new power plants. These resources can help meet growing electric demand while ensuring reliability and affordability, targeting specific locations to defer or avoid the need for new infrastructure and saving families and businesses money.
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Marinus Link and wind farm revival helps green bank smash six-month investment record
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) in Australia invested a record-breaking $6.1 billion in clean energy projects in the second half of 2025, focusing on initiatives like the Marinus Link transmission project, wind energy, natural capital, First Nations communities, transport, infrastructure, property, and climate tech innovation. The federal government provided additional funding for large-scale renewable energy projects, including wind projects like Aula Energy's Carmody's Hill project. Despite attempts to limit investments in wind and solar projects and include gas investments, the CEFC's contributions to renewable energy projects, transmission projects, green loans, EVs, and home electrification are crucial in Australia's race to achieve net zero emissions and combat climate change.
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Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centers in India
Adani Group is set to invest $100 billion by 2035 to construct renewable-powered data centers in India, with a goal of reaching 5 GW of capacity and establishing a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem. This investment will facilitate the growth of renewable-energy-powered, AI-ready data center capacity across the country, positioning India as a key player in the global artificial intelligence economy. The planned 5 GW rollout would create the world's largest integrated data center platform, primarily powered by Adani Green Energy's renewable projects. Additionally, Adani plans to expand its renewable portfolio and enhance transmission networks to support high-demand AI workloads.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/18/adani-to-invest-100-billion-in-ai-data-centers-in-india/
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World’s largest solar-plus-storage project completes initial grid synchronization
The MTerra solar project in the Philippines, set to be the world's largest solar-plus-storage site, has achieved initial synchronization and energization to the Luzon grid. The project features a planned 3.5 GW solar and 4.5 GWh battery energy storage system, with the first phase expected to cover 2.5 GW of solar and 3.3 MWh of BESS. The project aims to have 250 MWac of solar capacity and 112.5 MWh of battery energy storage capacity ready for operation by the end of the month, with plans for further capacity ramp-up in the following months. The completion of the first phase is scheduled for later this year, and work on phase two has already begun.
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China rolling into U.S. backyard
Canada is making significant strides in the clean energy transition by focusing on electric vehicles (EVs), with a goal for EVs to make up 90 percent of new car sales by 2040. Africa is experiencing a surge in solar growth, led by countries like South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria. The industry is shifting towards supplier-led climate solutions, with India committing $2.4 billion to scale carbon capture solutions. A breakthrough in sodium-sulfur battery technology has made energy storage cheaper and easier to scale, while investment in next-generation geothermal energy has surpassed $2 billion. Vietnam has launched a $102 million climate finance initiative to protect forests and support climate-smart livelihoods.
https://speedandscale.com/newsletter/china-rolling-into-u-s-backyard/
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Guatemala PEG-5 tender draws 51 bidders for 4.7 GW of capacity
Guatemala's Generation Expansion Plan 5 (PEG-5) tender has attracted 51 bids totaling nearly 4.7 GW, with around 2 GW of solar projects, including hybrids with storage, competing for long-term supply contracts starting between 2030 and 2033. The Ministry of Energy and Mines and the National Electric Energy Commission (CNEE) opened the technical bids under the PEG-5, seeking to contract firm capacity and associated energy for distributors EEGSA and Energuate to ensure long-term supply amid projected demand growth. The tender, considered the largest in Guatemala's history, could mobilize over $3.7 billion in investment and is expected to increase competitive pressure in the reverse auction set for March 25. The process is part of the government's strategy to advance universal electrification and address new hourly demand peaks, framed within the Law of Incentives for the Development of Renewable Energy Projects.