Fortescue is working towards its zero emissions target by 2030 by replacing locomotives with battery alternatives, building renewable energy projects, and transitioning to electric mining equipment. Challenges in decarbonizing complex elements like the port and ore processing are being addressed. The company is investing in technology for long-distance and heavy load transportation, decarbonizing freight ships and equipment, and exploring solar and wind power for mining operations. By implementing advanced technology, such as AI and battery management systems, Fortescue aims to optimize operations and reduce carbon emissions, setting a precedent for achieving real zero emissions in the future.
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Major capital raise seeks $450 million to “lead New Zealand’s renewable energy future”
Contact Energy in New Zealand is raising $NZ525 million to accelerate its renewable energy development plans, with a focus on infrastructure to support the country's growing electricity demand. The company's recent acquisition of Manawa Energy has added hydroelectric and geothermal stations, a grid-scale battery, and a solar farm to their portfolio. Contact Energy will be constructing a 200 MW/400 MWh battery and a 150 MW solar farm, with ongoing development of other renewable projects. This capital raise will fund further geothermal and solar projects, aligning with efforts to combat climate change and transition to cleaner energy sources for a more renewable, resilient, and affordable energy future.
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New Energy Storage Systems Are Killing Trump’s Coal Dreams
Energy storage innovators like Hydrostor are promoting compressed air as a long duration energy storage solution to support more wind and solar resources on the grid, with comparisons showing it to be slightly cheaper than Li-ion batteries. Hydrostor has signed a significant offtake agreement with California Community Power for a 500-megawatt compressed air energy storage facility in Kern County, California, marking progress towards building resiliency, security, and diversity into the nation's energy storage assets. Community choice aggregation systems in states like California are negotiating for more affordable electricity rates, with Hydrostor's A-CAES energy storage system at the Willow Rock facility gaining attention for its innovative capabilities. The growth of energy storage projects, including Hydrostor's expansion in various locations, is focused on developing long duration, compressed air energy storage facilities to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions.
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Renewables account for more than 55 pct of Spain’s energy mix in 2025, and in first month of 2026
In 2025 and January 2026, renewable energy made up over half of Spain's total energy mix, with wind energy leading the way followed by solar PV. Despite rising electricity demand, renewable production reached record levels, with wind power maintaining its position as the top source of electricity generation. Energy storage technologies played a crucial role in maximizing the utilization of renewable energy sources.
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World’s first 628 Ah grid-scale battery enters operation
The world's first 628 Ah grid-scale battery has been successfully implemented in China, showcasing a major advancement in the industry. This project utilizes 200 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage with lithium iron phosphate cells, featuring an innovative design with stacking processes and high-toughness separators for improved safety and cost efficiency. EVE Energy has been mass-producing these large-capacity cells since December 2024, positioning themselves as a leader in the field of grid-scale battery solutions. This development highlights the potential for scalable and sustainable energy storage solutions to support the transition to a cleaner and more efficient energy system.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/12/worlds-first-628-ah-grid-scale-battery-enters-operation/
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Q&A: New UK onshore wind and solar is ‘50% cheaper’ than new gas
The UK government's latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction has secured a record 7.4GW of solar, onshore wind, and tidal power, making it the largest auction round to date. Contracts were agreed at competitive prices of £65/MWh for solar and £72/MWh for onshore wind, below recent wholesale power prices. These projects will help cut consumer bills, reduce gas imports, and lower gas demand by 95TWh per year. The auction results highlight the economic viability of renewable energy sources, with onshore wind and solar projects seen as more cost-effective than new gas-fired power stations. These investments in renewable energy will strengthen the UK's energy security and help the country move towards meeting its 2030 clean power targets.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-new-uk-onshore-wind-and-solar-is-50-cheaper-than-new-gas/
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The coming age of compact fusion: local power for a data-hungry world
The article discusses the increasing energy consumption of data centers and the potential impact on global electricity supply, highlighting the shift towards distributed, resilient, and high-density power systems, with a focus on compact fusion power as a strategic solution. Challenges of achieving fusion on Earth through magnetic confinement systems like Tokamaks and Stellarators are explored, emphasizing the importance of building fusion power systems small, fast, and locally to address the growing energy demands of the digital economy. Advances in compact fusion technology are leading to transformative potential in the field of fusion energy, with smaller, denser, and more controllable reactors being developed to meet the global demand for clean and reliable power. Compact fusion efforts aim to bridge the gap between big science and fast tech, making fusion energy an everyday utility and bringing the power of the stars within reach.
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Casa Pueblo Shows Puerto Rico a Path Towards Energy Independence
Casa Pueblo in Puerto Rico, in collaboration with The Solutions Project, is advocating for the expansion of microgrid ecosystems in communities to address the energy problem and promote climate justice and energy equity. By scaling up from individual solar installations to energy communities of homes, they aim to improve quality of life and coexistence while making a real impact on the environment. The executive director stresses the importance of government investment in these solutions to achieve their goals of sustainable energy solutions for Puerto Rico.
https://thesolutionsproject.org/casa-pueblo-shows-puerto-rico-a-path-towards-energy-independence/
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Ore Energy completes 100-hour iron-air storage system for EDF in France
Ore Energy has successfully completed a pioneering 100-hour iron-air long-duration energy storage system pilot project for EDF in France, funded by the EU. This groundbreaking project, the first of its kind in Europe, showcases the potential of iron-air technology to offer multi-day energy storage in a practical utility environment. Through testing under different load profiles and seasonal conditions, the system demonstrated its ability to store and discharge energy for up to four days. The valuable data gathered from this pilot project will play a crucial role in assessing long-duration storage technologies for meeting renewable energy balancing requirements in Europe.