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European Energy secures financing for solar in Australia
European Energy has reached financial close on a long-term portfolio financing package exceeding €70 million (AUS$130 million) to support the development and construction of two utility scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Australia. The...

The Solar Energy Whack-A-Mole Continues, & Coal Power Plants Keep Closing
No doubt about it, the abrupt shift in federal energy policy will put a serious crimp in the US solar energy industry unless Congress decides otherwise. Still, where there’s a will there’s a way. Energy consumers in the US continue to punch...

ASEAN reaffirms commitment to advancing green energy agenda
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME), held from June 16–18, marked a significant milestone as member states reached consensus on key strategic agendas to deepen regional energy cooperation. Datuk Mad Zaidi...

Green energy transition crumbles: America on brink of power crisis amid federal rollbacks and soaring AI demand
Green energy transition crumbles: America on brink of power crisis amid federal rollbacks and soaring AI demand Federal policies halt offshore wind projects, undercutting states’ renewable goals. OBBB bill slashes green energy subsidies,...

Oman and EU target energy synergies through innovation and storage
MUSCAT, JUNE 18 The Sultanate Oman and the European Union (EU) are exploring deeper collaboration to accelerate the energy transition through innovative technologies, smarter infrastructure, and long-duration storage systems. This was the key...

Senator John Hickenlooper on critical minerals, mining, and the future of clean energy
Watch the full Global Energy Forum “Our greatest rival is China, I would argue, and they now in many cases dominate the refining of critical minerals, in addition to the extraction,” said US Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) at the 2025 Global...
Want to invest in nuclear energy? DBS cites opportunities in mining, utilities stocks
[SINGAPORE] As global interest in nuclear energy surges, investors can gain exposure to the sector by betting on physical uranium or miners, utilities companies and reactor manufacturers, said DBS in a report. The bank, in the latest edition of...

Army partnering with Framingham energy firm to examine use of 3D printing in energy infrastructure upgrades
Ameresco has announced a project with the U.S. Army which will see the Framingham-based clean energy firm explore using 3D printing to make large-scale energy efficiency upgrades at Department of Defense facilities. The project will see Ameresco...

CPS Energy warns customers about potential scam calls
SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy is warning KSAT viewers about potential scam calls claiming to be representatives of the utility. KSAT contacted CPS Energy after a viewer reported receiving a suspicious call from someone claiming to be a CPS Energy...

Essex Tech awarded $1M grant to launch Center for Renewable Energy
DANVERS — Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School (Essex Tech) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1 million grant from a private donor to support the launch of its new Center for Renewable Energy. The two-year grant will fund...

Coronado explores whether to join a community choice energy program
The city of Coronado has created a subcommittee to explore the pros and cons of joining one of the two community choice aggregation energy programs in the San Diego area. “I know that they work for some communities and in some communities they...

University of Kentucky Sees Positive Results from Energy Efficiency Program
University of Kentucky Sees Positive Results from Energy Efficiency Program The University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., recently announced the results of its Energy Program in Facilities Management, put into place eight years ago, according to a...

Xcel Energy offers tips to stay cool and save money for Eau Claire residents
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - As the heat and humidity rise this weekend, Xcel Energy is sharing tips to help residents stay cool while keeping their energy bills manageable. Home cooling can make up about half of a summer electric bill. Xcel Energy...

Rajasthan: RERC Approves Tariff For 1000 Mwh Battery Energy Storage System Project
(MENAFN- IANS) Jaipur, June 18 (IANS) The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved the tariff for a 1000 megawatt-hour (MWh) standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The RERC approved the tariff rates...
Siemens Energy listing on Thursday; Jefferies sees $10b m-cap company
Siemens Energy is set for listing. | Photo Credit: Chris Helgren The demerged transmission and distribution (T&D) entity of Siemens, Siemens Energy (SE) will be listed on the bourses on Thursday. Siemens demerged on April 7 and Siemens ex-Energy...

Siemens Energy shares to list tomorrow after demerger. Here's what Jefferies expects
Siemens Energy, the power transmission and distribution (T&D) business demerged from Siemens, is set to list on Indian exchanges on June 19. According to Jefferies, the new entity will become India’s largest pure-play T&D equipment company by...

Helping farmers improve energy use
Farmers have the power. That is the mission of a new business Solayer NZ which has been founded in the heart of the Central Otago farming community to connect farmers with sustainable energy options. Ranfurly vet, farmer and sustainability...
PM Modi Highlights Green Energy, AI Governance…
New Delhi, Jun 18 (KNN) Prime Minister Modi addressed the outreach session on energy security at the 51st G7 Summit on Tuesday, underlining India’s commitment to a sustainable, inclusive, and secure global energy and technology future. His remarks...

California To Fast-Track Largest Project For Battery Energy Storage
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) California is moving quickly to build one of the biggest clean energy projects ever. The state's Energy Commission has given the green light to the Darden Clean Energy Project , which will be the largest battery...

Dimension Energy secures finance for 112MW community solar portfolio
“This investment will strengthen local energy grids, create good-paying jobs, and expand access to lower-cost power in communities across the country,” said Tom Bitting, managing director at Advantage Capital, which provided US$170 million in tax...