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Trump’s Energy Claim Tested as US Gas Prices Rise $4/gal
Amid rising gasoline costs, President Trump’s claim of U.S. energy independence is challenged by the Iran‑driven oil shock that keeps the Strait of Hormuz partially closed and forces the United States
EU Introduces Flexibility in Methane Import Rules
The EU will loosen its methane regulations for imported oil and gas, allowing exporters to meet national‑level standards rather than cargo‑by‑cargo tracking, in order to keep gas supplies flowing amid
Electrofuels gain airline backing in Texas
Electrofuels are gaining traction in aviation as a viable alternative to conventional jet fuel, driven by innovation and strategic investments despite higher production costs.
Anker Solix launches 7 kWh plug-in solar battery
Anker Solix has launched the Solarbank Max AC, a 7 kWh modular plug-in home battery aimed at households retrofitting existing rooftop solar, with expandable capacity up to 42 kWh and a bidirectional 3
India’s Oil Minister Visits Qatar for LNG, LPG
India’s oil minister Hardeep Puri traveled to Qatar to secure LNG and LPG supplies as the war‑induced shutdown of Qatar’s LNG output and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz strain India’s fuel imports
Rove Opens 40‑Charger Solar EV Hub in Costa Mesa
Rove launched a new EV charging hub in Costa Mesa featuring 40 chargers and 400 solar panels, offering drivers a renewable‑powered, amenity‑rich stop near the coast with free Wi‑Fi, restrooms, and a l
Dutch Housing Trials Rain Fences to Store 2,160 L
Dutch social housing provider Woonstichting ’thuis is piloting rain fences that capture roof runoff in garden fences, storing up to 2,160 L to ease drainage pressure and supply water during droughts.
Trump Issues Emergency Orders to Keep Coal Plants Open
Trump administration has used wartime emergency powers to keep aging coal plants running, issuing orders that override long‑term planning, raise consumer costs, stall clean‑energy projects, and face l
Ethio Telecom Opens Fourth Super‑Fast EV Hub
Ethio Telecom inaugurated a fourth super‑fast electric‑vehicle charging hub in Adama, expanding its network’s capacity to 60 vehicles simultaneously and introducing CCS2 chargers for European models,
Aggreko to build Australia’s off‑grid hybrid plant
Aggreko secured a 15‑year PPA with Harmony Gold to build a 118 MW solar, 250 MWh battery and 104 MVA thermal hybrid plant — billed as Australia’s biggest off‑grid renewable power facility — for the Ev
UK Government Approves 800 MW Springwell Solar Farm
The UK has cleared a record‑size solar project, paving the way for a major boost to renewable capacity while navigating local land‑use concerns, and committing £2 million to community benefits in the
Australia Rooftop Solar Hits 341 MW Record, Batteries Surge
Australia's rooftop solar market hit a record 341 MW in March 2026 — up nearly 20% month-on-month — as a federal battery rebate program drove a simultaneous record 1.6 GWh of small-scale energy storag
Reform UK Pressures Miliband on North Sea Drilling
Reform UK is pressing Ed Miliband to approve new North Sea oil and gas licences to cut fuel bills, exploiting a Middle East-driven energy crisis to frame the choice as common people versus out-of-touc
Norway orders 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries
Norway's Boreal AS has placed what the source calls the largest deployment to date of Candela's P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries, ordering 20 vessels to replace diesel-powered high-speed routes along i
New Zealand sets 10 kW solar export limit
New Zealand's Electricity Authority has finalized rules mandating a 10 kW default export limit for residential rooftop solar and battery systems, replacing the lower caps that have forced networks to
Europe Can Cut Jet Fuel Imports with 9 e-SAF Plants
Scaling up e-SAF production in Europe could cut jet fuel import dependence, reduce emissions, and create jobs, according to a report commissioned by Transport & Environment and conducted by ERM.
Hyundai IONIQ 3 to debut at Milan Design Week
Hyundai is set to unveil the IONIQ 3, its new compact electric hot hatch, during Milan Design Week, following sightings of the vehicle testing in South Korea.
BYD's Lian: Solid-State EV Batteries at 'Critical Stage'
BYD's chief scientist Lian Yubo declared all-solid-state EV batteries have reached a "critical stage" at a Chinese policy conference, but warned they aren't the only path forward, urging continued inv
Brazil Approves First Co‑located Solar‑Battery Project
Brazil’s energy regulator has granted its first approval for a co‑located solar‑plus‑battery system, marking a regulatory milestone that integrates a 5 MWh lithium‑ion storage unit with Statkraft’s So
EU Sets Emergency Oil & Gas Talks Amid Hormuz Blockade
The EU is convening oil and gas leaders this week to coordinate a response to the war‑driven blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, planning demand‑saving measures, possible price caps, and support for ren
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