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Americas ⏱️ 2 min read

New Data Center Rate Structure Risks Wisconsinites Picking Up The Bill For Big Tech

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) is considering a new rate structure on data centers that favors profits and protections for Big Tech companies and We Energies, putting Wisconsinites at risk to subsidize the infrastructure costs needed for these billion-dollar companies to run their data centers. We Energies is ... [continued] The post New Data Center Rate Structure Risks Wisconsinites Picking Up The Bill For Big Tech appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTechnica Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Americas ⏱️ 2 min read

USA’s 1st Public EV-Charging Road — Where To Next?

Motor City, the former automotive center of Detroit, is the first place in the nation to roll out a public EV-charging road. The road charges electric vehicles wirelessly as the drive along it. The EV-charging road is one mile long and comes from the Michigan Department of Transportation, while the ... [continued] The post USA’s 1st Public EV-Charging Road — Where To Next? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTechnica Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Europe ⏱️ 1 min read

Storm Goretti to Hit Europe With Heavy Snow, Violent Winds

A winter storm is set to lash northern Europe with hurricane-force winds, along with heavy rain and snow as it moves through the region late on Thursday and Friday.

Bloomberg Green Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Asia ⏱️ 1 min read

'The next generation of batteries': Syensqo and Axens join forces for solid-state battery drive

New venture aims to advance solid-state battery development for the next generation of electric vehicles and energy storage systems

BusinessGreen Tue, 06 Jan 2026
Europe ⏱️ 1 min read

US' solar alliance pull-out throws spanner in works for ties with India

The US departure is part of a broader policy shift. The International Solar Alliance was launched by India and France. It works to promote solar energy in developing nations. The US joined the alliance in 2021.

Energy News | Latest Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Europe ⏱️ 1 min read

International Solar Alliance to remain focused on its objectives despite US withdrawal: Sources

ISA is a collaborative initiative between India and France aimed at uniting efforts to combat climate change by implementing solar energy solutions.

Energy News | Latest Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Asia ⏱️ 1 min read

NTPC scopes 30 sites in fresh bid for nuclear expansion

This move aligns with India's goal of achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047. NTPC aims to select locations by mid-year, paving the way for global tenders.

Energy News | Latest Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 1 min read

US To World: We Don’t Need No Stinking UNFCCC!

The US has withdrawn from UNFCCC and IPCC as well as dozens of organizations involved in climate research and advocacy. The post US To World: We Don’t Need No Stinking UNFCCC! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTechnica Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 2 min read

The Coming Energy Shakeout: Data Centers, LNG, ESG, and What Breaks in 2026

As it’s the start of a new year, Redefining Energy’s annual predictions show has dropped. Every year Laurent Segalen, Gerard Reid, and I assess each other’s predictions about global energy and decarbonization events and milestones from the previous year, scoring them and proclaiming a winner. Every year, we make more ... [continued] The post The Coming Energy Shakeout: Data Centers, LNG, ESG, and What Breaks in 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTechnica Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 2 min read

Waymo Zeekr A No-Go, Waymo Ojai A Go

It feels like ages since the Zeekr Waymo robotaxi was revealed, and we’re still waiting for it to be deployed. However, it’s supposed to be coming soon, and was recently spotted testing in Southern California. I never thought it was going to be called a Waymo Zeekr — I thought ... [continued] The post Waymo Zeekr A No-Go, Waymo Ojai A Go appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTechnica Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 2 min read

Solar Industry Celebrates Signing of Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act

Bill will strengthen Illinois’ clean energy economy, deliver significant consumer savings, and expand access to renewables ILLINOIS — Solar Powers Illinois, a partnership between the Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association (ISEA), Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), released the following statement after Gov. ... [continued] The post Solar Industry Celebrates Signing of Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTechnica Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 1 min read

New bill could make solar power more accessible to Maine renters

Maine lawmakers are considering LD 1730, proposed by State Sen. Nicole Grohoski, to allow renters to use plug-in solar units to lower electricity costs.

Factor This™ Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 1 min read

Pattern Energy obtains 1,500-MW portfolio with Cordelio acquisition

Pattern will acquire a 1,550-MW operating and in-construction portfolio from Cordelio comprised of 16 wind, solar and storage projects in North America.

Factor This™ Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 1 min read

US quits International Solar Alliance as Trump pulls out of 66 global bodies

This includes 31 UN entities, as well as 35 non-UN organisations "that operate contrary to US national interests, security, economic prosperity, or sovereignty".

Energy News | Latest Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 1 min read

Bengal emerges as frontrunner in green job potential with policy action needed for renewable energy growth

Despite past initiatives, the state's renewable energy capacity lags, necessitating accelerated deployment of solar, wind, and green hydrogen to meet rising demand and unlock employment opportunities.

Energy News | Latest Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 1 min read

Record year for renewables eases prices and pollution as coal clunkers go missing in Queensland

Price and emissions savings seen in 2025 could soon be in the rear vision mirror as the Queensland Government commits to expensive, polluting fossil fuels. The post Record year for renewables eases prices and pollution as coal clunkers go missing in Queensland appeared first on Renew Economy.

Renew Economy Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Global ⏱️ 1 min read

Tiny cracks and hot weather can slash useful life of some solar panels to just 11 years, UNSW research finds

Roughly a fifth of solar panels have been found to degrade much more quickly than expected, leading to calls for different testing standards to identify faults. The post Tiny cracks and hot weather can slash useful life of some solar panels to just 11 years, UNSW research finds appeared first on Renew Economy.

Renew Economy Tue, 06 Jan 2026