Jiangsu province in China has become a leader in offshore wind power capacity, reaching 13.49 GW by the end of 2025. This is expected to supply over 30 billion kWh of renewable electricity annually and reduce more than 22 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. Jiangsu has a comprehensive offshore wind power development framework covering various areas, with continued expansion in Yancheng. The province has also developed grid-connection capabilities, including offshore booster stations and the largest grid-connection transmission facility in the country. China leads globally in cumulative offshore wind power installed capacity, with plans to exceed 100 million kW by the end of the Five-Year Plan.
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GCL SI delivers floating solar plant in Maldives
GCL System Integration and Ocean Sun have successfully completed a floating solar energy project at the Soneva Secret resort in the Maldives, utilizing over 4200 marine floating modules to supply up to 90% of the resort's electricity and displace diesel generators. This initiative is projected to save 1 million liters of diesel annually and cut carbon emissions by over 2000 tons, demonstrating a shift towards clean energy self-sufficiency for islands and remote communities. The project's design incorporates highly waterproof and corrosion-resistant solutions tailored to various sea conditions, presenting a practical pathway towards cleaner and more resilient energy systems for islands and coastal regions worldwide.
https://www.modernpowersystems.com/news/gcl-si-delivers-floating-solar-plant-in-maldives/
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Google sees CO2 batteries as large-scale way to store renewable energy
Google is commissioning the construction of CO2 batteries by Energy Dome in Italy to provide green, reliable backup power for its data centers. These batteries are expected to be 30% cheaper than lithium-ion batteries and have greater capacity and scalability, offering renewable power around the clock. The CO2 batteries can be built quickly and with small footprints, making them a promising solution for large-scale power storage. Energy Dome's expandable dome structure minimizes CO2 release in case of damage, with interest from companies like Alliant Energy in Wisconsin for residential power supply.
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Scaling Solar Smarter: Innovation, Supply Chains, & the Future of Clean Energy
Marty Rogers, General Manager for SolarEdge North America, discusses the future of solar energy in terms of inverter and storage innovation, reshoring critical manufacturing to the US, and sustainability practices. SolarEdge is focusing on strengthening the domestic solar supply chain, practicing sustainability in its operations, and innovating in the inverters and storage space. The company is leading the way in developing intelligent, grid-connected devices that optimize performance and lower the lifetime cost of ownership. Residential solar trends are shifting towards energy independence and resilience, with a growing demand for battery storage and backup capabilities. States prone to outages or high electricity rates are finding solar + storage more attractive due to sustainability mandates, rising utility costs, and new financing models. Grid services and virtual power plants are becoming essential for sharing and monetizing distributed energy while improving grid stability. CleanTechnica offers in-depth analyses and summaries on clean tech topics, with options to sign up for newsletters and follow on Google News.
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Solar Power Generation Drives Electricity Generation Growth Over The Next Two Years
The U.S. electric power sector is projected to experience growth in electricity generation, with natural gas, coal, and nuclear sources decreasing to 72% by 2027, while solar and wind power are expected to increase to 21% of total generation. Utility-scale solar is the fastest-growing source, with significant capacity additions in Texas, and battery storage capacity is expanding to support solar output fluctuations. Coal-fired generation increased in 2025 but is expected to decline by 5% annually over the next two years, resulting in coal's share in power generation falling to 15% by 2027. Wind generation growth is slowing in certain regions, while natural gas remains the largest source of electricity but its share is declining.
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Masdar achieves financial close for Ibri III power project in Oman
Masdar, in partnership with consortium partners, has achieved financial close for the Ibri III Solar Independent Power Project in Oman, which includes a 500MW solar PV plant and a 100MWh battery energy storage system. The project aims to power 33,000 homes and reduce CO2 emissions by 505,000 tonnes annually, aligning with Oman's goal of sourcing 30% of electricity from renewables by 2030. Major institutions have provided financing for a significant portion of the project costs, marking Oman's first large-scale solar and battery storage project. Masdar's CEO emphasizes the potential of battery energy storage to further expand renewable energy deployment.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/masdar-ibri-iii-power-project/
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Sodium-ion batteries gain momentum: Unigrid launches commercial deliveries as Altris, Draslovka forge Europe’s first supply chain
Unigrid, the first company outside of China to export sodium-ion batteries at scale, has launched commercial deliveries with a cost-efficient manufacturing model that enables rapid scaling without the need for building its own factory. With a tenfold expansion of global manufacturing capacity, Unigrid aims to reach 1 GWh in 2026, relying on Asian production facilities due to underutilization of local factories.
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Offshore wind halt would do ‘irreparable harm’ to 67 million Americans: grid operator
The US' largest grid operator is pushing for a swift resumption of work on the country's largest offshore wind project. This project is crucial for advancing renewable energy solutions and reducing carbon emissions. Climate solutions experts should prioritize supporting and accelerating the development of offshore wind arrays to help combat climate change and transition to a more sustainable energy system. The success of this project could serve as a model for future offshore wind initiatives in the US. It is imperative that stakeholders work together to overcome any obstacles and ensure the timely completion of this important renewable energy project.
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Trump’s offshore wind blockade suffers a third legal blow
A federal judge in Virginia has blocked the Interior Department's order halting construction of offshore wind projects along the Eastern Seaboard, including one off the coast of Virginia, due to lack of sufficient reasoning and emerging national security concerns. The preliminary injunction allows construction to restart while litigation continues, as delays have already led to significant costs and will impact energy delivery to the region, including military facilities and data centers. Dominion, an energy company, is challenging the pause in court, but the government is withholding classified information. This decision follows similar rulings in favor of offshore wind projects in New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, highlighting the ongoing legal battles surrounding renewable energy development.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/trumps-offshore-wind-blockade-suffers-a-third-legal-blow/
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NewYork GreenCloud Acquires Buena Vista Biomass Power Facility to Launch First Carbon-Negative AI Factory
NewYork GreenCloud (NYGC) has acquired the Buena Vista Biomass Power facility in California to create a carbon-negative AI Factory, using biomass-to-pyrolysis energy systems to power an on-site AI factory with renewable energy. This redevelopment project serves as a blueprint for scalable, sustainable compute infrastructure, with NYGC, BucSha Energy, and Impact Capital Partners exploring additional sites for similar conversions in the future. The ultimate goal is to develop carbon-negative AI Factories powered by renewable energy systems to support next-generation GPU clusters, showcasing a promising step towards sustainable and climate-friendly computing solutions.