South Africa’s power utility wants to expand electricity trade across Southern Africa with a regional transmission plan. The ambitious vision faces funding gaps and complex coordination challenges across multiple countries.
Peak Energy will supply up to 4.75 GWh of sodium-ion battery storage to Jupiter Power between 2027 and 2030. The deal could exceed $500 million and represents the largest single deployment of sodium-ion technology announced to date. Sodium-ion promises better degradation and lower maintenance than t
NextEra Energy is accelerating nuclear power plant restarts and exploring advanced nuclear technologies to address the unprecedented electricity demands from AI data centers. The company’s strategy combines nuclear revival with massive battery storage deployments to create reliable clean energy solu
Southern Company reports over 50 GW of new large load additions in its pipeline, driven by data centers and manufacturing. The utility is responding with major gas and battery storage investments to meet unprecedented demand growth.
The Department of Energy has unveiled a comprehensive fusion energy commercialization roadmap. The 52-page strategy leverages AI and public-private partnerships to achieve commercial fusion within a decade.
TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG project faces $4.5 billion in additional costs and a decade-long delay extension request. The project’s restart depends on government approval amid ongoing security challenges.
The Trump administration is moving to accelerate grid connections for data centers and other large electricity consumers. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed federal regulators to streamline the approval process, citing urgent needs for AI innovation and domestic manufacturing. The proposed rule changes could cut review times to just 60 days for major energy users.
The Trump administration is pushing to dramatically speed up how quickly data centers and other major electricity consumers can connect to the nation’s power grid, according to a Friday announcement from the Department of Energy. This regulatory shift comes as the artificial intelligence boom drives unprecedented demand for computing power—and the energy required to fuel it.
South Africa’s logistics sector is undergoing a green transformation as ports and container yards increasingly adopt electric heavy lift equipment. Industry reports indicate this shift promises significant emissions reductions and long-term operational savings. The transition aligns with global maritime sustainability goals while improving local air quality and working conditions.
South Africa’s port and container yard operations are undergoing a fundamental transformation as industry leaders increasingly transition toward electric heavy lift equipment, according to recent industry analysis. Sources indicate this shift represents more than just technological advancement—it signals a strategic redefinition of operational efficiency where environmental sustainability becomes a core business driver rather than a secondary consideration.
Michigan officials are demanding millions in incentive repayments from Chinese company Gotion after a planned $2.36 billion EV battery factory collapsed. The project faced years of opposition from local residents and congressional critics over environmental and political concerns.
Michigan is seeking to recover $23.6 million in state incentives from Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion Inc. after the company’s planned electric vehicle battery plant project near Big Rapids collapsed, according to reports from state economic development officials. The state has declared the company in default of its economic development grant obligations, with sources indicating the project saw no “eligible activities” on the site property for over 120 days.
Leading convenience store executives reveal electric vehicle charging stations are failing to deliver expected returns. Despite initial enthusiasm, companies report declining usage and profitability concerns across their charging networks. Industry leaders are reconsidering expansion plans as consumer adoption patterns shift.
Convenience store operators who invested in electric vehicle charging infrastructure are reportedly facing challenging returns, with multiple industry leaders indicating the business case has not materialized as expected. According to recent industry discussions, companies that installed chargers at hundreds of locations are seeing disappointing usage patterns and profitability metrics.
