January 13 Green Energy News

Headline News:

  • “Ørsted And Skyborn To Restart Revolution Build” • Ørsted and Skyborn will restart construction of the 704-MW Revolution Wind project off the US north-east coast as soon as possible after a judge granted the partners an injunction against a US BOEM stop-work order. Revolution Wind has already installed all of its foundations and 58 of 65 wind turbines. [reNews]

Offshore Wind turbine construction (Ørsted image)

  • “Ontario Power Generation Seeks Near-Double Rate Increase For Electricity From Nuclear Plants” • Ontario Power Generation is seeking a near-doubling of payments it receives for electricity produced by its nuclear power plants, a request that could lead to surging power bills. The rate application was submitted to the Ontario Energy Board in December. [News.iAsk.ca]
  • “China Says It Has A Deal With The EU On Steps To Resolve Dispute Over EV Imports” • China and the EU said they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the European bloc’s imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles. The EU had imposed tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EV imports in 2024 following an anti-subsidy investigation. [ABC News]
  • “Energy Storage Can Lift Solar Revenues By Up To 40% In Spain” • Energy storage is rapidly becoming a critical lever to enhance the profitability of solar PV projects in Spain. Estimates from AleaSoft indicate that integrating battery systems with PVs can increase revenues by up to 40%, so the PVs can have greater market value. [Strategic Energy Europe]
  • “New York Sues Over Empire And Sunrise shutdowns” • New York is the third state to sue the Trump administration over its blanket shutdown of offshore wind projects under construction. New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a pair of lawsuits challenging the move to halt Equinor’s 810-MW Empire Wind 1 and Orsted’s 924-MW Sunrise Wind. [reNews]

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Headline News:

  • “Egypt Seals $1.8 Billion Renewable Energy Deals With China And Norway” • Egypt signed agreements worth over $1.8 billion with Norway’s Scatec and China’s Sungrow to develop two major renewable energy projects, marking a major expansion of the nation’s green energy infrastructure, according to a statement by the Cabinet. [Egypt Oil & Gas]

Wind turbines in Egypt (Fathy Mossad Amer, CC BY-SA 4.0)

  • “Pakistan Sets Ambitious 60% Renewable Energy Target By 2030” • Pakistan set a target for 60% renewable energy in its power mix by 2030, as the country continues its rapid transition to cleaner energy sources. Pakistan’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam announced the goal at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi. [Geo News]
  • “India’s Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity Hit Record 266.78 GW In 2025” • India has reached a record-breaking year in 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising to 266.78 GW, up 22.6% from 2024. Solar power led the expansion, with its installed capacity reaching 135.81 GW, for a growth of 38.8%. Windpower reaching 54.51 GW, increasing 13.2%. [Asian Power]
  • “No Wonder Oil Execs Are Skittish, They Know Perovskite Solar Cells Are Coming” • The combination of perovskites with silicon produces a low-cost solar cell with higher efficiency. With that, a fresh wave of perovskite solar cell innovation is adding even more reason to wonder whether the US will ever sell the oil it’s taking from Venezuela. [CleanTechnica]
  • “Empire Denied Plea To Finish Safety Jobs Before Shutdown” • The Officials of the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement denied a request by Equinor for permission to complete several offshore works on the 810-MW Empire Wind 1 that Equinor said were “necessary to prevent impacts to health, safety or the environment.” [reNews]

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Headline News:

  • “What The Market Gets Wrong About Renewables” • According to a German study, the next target or victim of renewables could be base load power generation itself. The study was set to answer a single question: Could the German economy decarbonize in 20 years relying on just incremental investment in renewables? The answer is definite: “Yes.” [OilPrice.com]

German solar park (Phoenix Solar AG, CC BY-SA 4.0)

  • “‘Cowboy Chernobyl’ Nuclear Reactor Backed By Bill Gates Races Toward Approval In Wyoming” • A nuclear reactor backed by Bill Gates, but called “Cowboy Chernobyl” by critics, rushes toward approval in rural Wyoming, alarming both residents and nuclear safety experts as regulators fast-track the project under a Trump-era order. [AOL.com]
  • “Ukrainian Drones Set Fire To Russian Oil Depot After Moscow Launches New Missile” • A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s southern Volgograd region, regional authorities said. Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes on Russian energy sites aim to deprive Moscow of the oil export revenue it needs to pursue its full-scale invasion. [ABC News]
  • “Irish Regulator Publishes Offshore Wind Lease Rules” • The Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, the Irish marine regulator, published its competitive framework for offshore wind leasing. The framework is intended to complement Ireland’s approach to offshore renewable energy development and to support national climate and energy targets. [reNews]
  • “Fossil Fuel Subsidies Lead The US And EU Into Industrial Decline” • While the US is focusing on fossil fuel extraction, a worldwide transformation is taking place. CO₂ emissions have been stagnating or declining in China for over a year and a half. Against this backdrop, climate and energy expert Hans-Josef Fell sees the world at a crossroads. [Truthout]

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Headline News:

  • “How Clean Energy Could Save Us Trillions Of Dollars” • By replacing fossil fuels with cheaper renewables and smarter grids, the global economy can avoid trillions of dollars in costs. The core paradox is that by investing more today, the world can turn the energy transition into one of the most lucrative cost‑saving opportunities in modern history. [MSN]

Wind turbines (Zac Wolff, Unsplash)

  • “Trump Replaces NRC Chair As He Remakes Agency” • Ho Nieh was appointed chair of the NRC by President Trump. Nieh emphasized his support of Trump’s executive order to change the NRC by reorganizing staff, reconsidering safety standards and setting 18-month deadlines to review nuclear reactor safety designs. [E&E News by POLITICO]
  • “Sekikaiji Buys SMD Trencher For Japan” • Sekikaiji Industry has expanded its submarine cable installation capability with the purchase of new trenching equipment from SMD for use in the Japanese offshore wind market. The company said he vehicle system and tracker align with the demands of Japan’s emerging offshore wind sector. [reNews]
  • “Equinor Warns Empire Wind Faces Cancellation If Restart Is Delayed” • Equinor told a US federal district court that if critical construction activities at its 810-MW Empire Wind 1 do not resume by 16 January, “cascading effects” will likely result in the project’s cancellation. Installation of the offshore substation is on a particularly tight schedule. [reNews]
  • “New York Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Project Freeze” • New York’s Attorney General Letitia James sued the Trump administration over its decision to halt two major offshore wind projects. She said the Interior Department’s December 22 order to suspend construction was arbitrary and unwarranted. [ABC News]

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Headline News:

  • “China’s Connects The World’s First GWh-Scale Energy Storage Project Using Supercapacitors” • China’s largest supercapacitor-based hybrid energy storage system has been successfully connected to the grid in northwest China. This marks a milestone for hybrid of lithium-based energy storage system and supercapacitor. [ESS News]

Energy storage (Sermatec image)

  • “They Really Are Shooting Data Centers Up Into Space, Where Solar Power Is Free” • The temptation of limitless solar power, ambient cooling, and freedom from the aches and pains of terrestrial development has prompted a mad scramble for a piece of the space data center action. The latest to join the fray is Singapore-based Orbit AI. [CleanTechnica]
  • “US Plans To ‘Dictate’ Venezuelan Oil Sales Amid Further Tanker Seizures” • The White House said that Venezuela’s interim government decisions will be “dictated by the United States,” as Washington seized two oil tankers and announced plans to control all sales of the country’s petroleum following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. [Euronews]
  • “Trump Withdraws US From UN Climate Treaty And 65 Other Global Bodies” • President Trump signed an executive order suspending Washington’s participation in dozens of UN agencies, commissions, and advisory panels focused on climate, labour, migration, and other issues that his administration describes as promoting “woke” initiatives. [Euronews]
  • “UL Solutions Debuts Testing And Certification Framework For Safer Plug-In Solar In The US” • UL Solutions announced that it has launched a plug-in solar system testing and certification program, establishing a clear, dedicated testing framework that will help provide a pathway for the safer adoption of this energy generation technology. [CleanTechnica]

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Headline News:

  • “MOCHI Blocks 90% Of Heat Transfer In Windows” • Windows do let sunshine in, but they also transmit heat in both directions. About 40% of all energy use is for heating and cooling buildings. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say they have invented a coating that lets 99% of light through while it reduces heat transfer by 90%. [CleanTechnica]

Mesoporous Optically Clear Heat Insulator (Glenn Asakawa, CU Boulder)

  • “Trump Says He Spoke To Oil Companies Before Venezuela Attack But Didn’t Brief Lawmakers” • Trump spoke to US oil companies prior to the raid on Venezuela, though he said he opted to forego disclosure to members of Congress ahead of time due to concerns about possible leaks. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was taken in the attack. [ABC News]
  • “Ming Yang Unveils Recyclable 110-Meter Blade” • Ming Yang Smart Energy has rolled out the MySE23X, described as the world’s first fully recyclable carbon fibre wind turbine blade. The blade exceeds 110 metres in length and optimises degradation conditions while expanding the recyclable material system, according to Ming Yang. [reNews]
  • “US Seizes Russian-flagged Oil Tanker In North Atlantic And One Other Tanker” • The US seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker that had evaded a US blockade back in December. The other seized tanker was in the Caribbean, according to the Homeland Security Secretary chief. [ABC News]
  • “Sunrise Cancellation Would Cost Ørsted $8 Billion” • The Trump regime suspension of the 924-MW Sunrise Wind project is costing Ørsted upward of $1 million per day, and a complete cancellation of the project would cost the Danish giant over $8 billion. Ørsted filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The figures were in a filing. [reNews]

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Headline News:

  • “As Trump Pitches Venezuelan Oil Dream For US Companies, Experts Warn It Won’t Be Cheap Or Easy” • President Trump has his sights on Venezuela’s oil. If consolidated with US oil business, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under the US’ control. But experts are skeptical about Trump’s plans, saying they won’t be cheap or easy. [Euronews]

Oil wells on Lake Maracaibo (LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0)

  • “Trump Demands Venezuela Kick Out China And Russia, Then Partner Only With US On Oil” • The Trump administration told Venezuela’s interim president that the regime must meet its demands before being allowed to pump any more oil: First, kick out China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba; then partner with the US on oil production and favor the US on sales. [ABC News]
  • “Nordex Lands 414-MW European Turbine Haul” • Nordex has secured orders for fifteen wind projects in France, Belgium and Portugal totaling more than 414 MW. The company said the contracts cover 78 turbines and include multi-year service and maintenance arrangements. Nordex added that all turbine deliveries are scheduled for 2027. [reNews]
  • “UTS solar And Wind PPA To Power Sydney Campus” • In a move to accelerate its Climate Positive Plan, the University of Technology Sydney has secured a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with Australian renewable energy retailer, Flow Power. The PPA is unique, as it provides a virtual link to specific, traceable renewable projects. [Ecogeneration]
  • “Connecticut, Rhode Island Sue Over Revolution Wind” • The states of Connecticut and Rhode Island have asked a federal District Court for an injunction against President Trump’s suspension of work on Ørsted’s 704-MW Revolution Wind. Both states are set to acquire power from the project, which Orsted said is 87% complete. [reNews]

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Headline News:

  • “How The Oceans’ Coral Reefs Could Be The Secret Weapon To Tackle Food Insecurity Around The World” • Overfishing and global warming are depleting food from our oceans, but if we rebuild reef life, it could help provide millions of meals every year. Coral reefs could become a crucial part of the pathway to help fight global hunger. [Euronews]

Coral reef (NEOM, Unsplash, cropped)

  • “Report: Nuclear Power Isn’t Viable In Hawaiʻi” • The Hawaiʻi State Energy Office has released the final report of the Nuclear Energy Working Group created by the state legislature under SCR-136. The report concludes that nuclear power is not viable in Hawaiʻi and that the state should not change its laws or its constitution to enable it. [Honolulu Civil Beat]
  • “ABS Clears Seatrium Offshore Substation Design” • ABS has issued approval in principle for Seatrium’s next-generation offshore substation design featuring 500-MW modules. Offshore substations are critical for transferring and exporting power from wind farms, Robert Langford, ABS vice president global renewables, said. [reNews]
  • “Trump’s Plans To ‘Exploit’ Venezuela’s Oil Reserves Sparks Climate Backlash” • After claiming the US has de facto control over Venezuela, the US says it will be “very strongly involved” in its oil industry. Trump said he will send large US oil companies to repair oil infrastructure and start “making money for the country.” He sparked heavy backlash. [Euronews]
  • “‘Massive’ Venezuelan Oil Reserve Would Pose Challenges For US Firms, According To Experts” • A potential effort to extract and sell Venezuelan oil could prove a financial boon for major US oil firms but it would run up against major challenges, some analysts say. Ramping up oil production would require billions of dollars of investment over several years. [ABC News]

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Headline News:

  • “From Riverboats To Global Ports: CATL Is Winning The Race To Electrify Shipping” • CATL batteries and power management systems are already operating in roughly 900 ships and vessels, a figure that on its own should reframe how maritime emissions reduction is discussed. Now, a CATL subsidiary has unveiled its Ship-Shore-Cloud electric strategy. [CleanTechnica]

Electric ship (Incat Tasmania image)

  • “Taiwan Plans 3.6-GW Round 3.3 Auction'” • At least 3,600 MW of capacity will be released in Taiwan’s forthcoming offshore wind round, according to reports. The draft framework for Round 3.3 is expected to be announced soon, local media said. Further consultation with developers and supply chain companies will follow. [reNews]
  • “Goto Floating Wind Farm Starts Operation” • The Goto Floating Wind Farm consortium said the Goto offshore wind farm is operatin. The company’s owners include Toda, Eneos, and Kanai Electric. It said the facility is Japan’s first commercial floating offshore wind project to be certified under the Marine Renewable Energy Sea-Area Utilization Act. [reNews]
  • “Fighting Antisemitism One Solar Field At A Time” • One energy developer discovered an unexpected and effective way to confront antisemitism: Live Jewish values openly and work with American communities that already share them. It turns out that Jewish values and American values are essencially the same, even if some have yet to recognize it. [The Jerusalem Post]
  • “Rubio Predicts ‘Dramatic Interest’ In Venezuela From Western Oil Companies” • Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the Trump administration is “pretty certain” that Western oil companies will be willing to return to Venezuela. However, he would not say if US troops would be used to secure the country’s oil fields. [ABC News]

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Headline News:

  • “Europe’s Ski Resorts Face Climate Change Threat” • Higher temperatures and a lack of snow are forcing Europe’s ski resorts to rethink their business model. With only a few weeks to go until the Winter Olympics open, the slopes around the ‘pearl of the Dolomites’ are covered in snow, but for many, snow sports increasingly are out of reach. [Euronews]

Artificial snow (Lukas Seitz, Unsplash)

  • “Why Data Centers Could Power Africa’s Energy Shift” • A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has crept into the daily lives of billions of people to an amazing degree in many places, but not everywhere. Perhaps the greatest growth potential is in the African market, where penetration is shallow and demand is booming. [CIO Africa]
  • “21 Gigawatts of Solar for California Land That Can No Longer Be Used for Agriculture” • There’s a water district in San Joaquin Valley in California where there’s empty land that “can no longer sustain irrigated agriculture.” The Westlands Water District board of directors have decided to have solar power plants built there, perhaps 21 GW of them. [CleanTechnica]
  • “Equinor Challenges Empire Wind Stop-Work Order” • A civil suit ws filed by Empire Offshore Wind LLC in the District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the Department of the Interior’s order directing a suspension to the 810-MW Empire Wind project. The order is viewed as unlawful by Equinor and threatens the progress of ongoing work. [reNews]
  • “Hydrogen Found In America – Enough To Produce 104 MW And Power 25,000 Homes” • As the world rushes to meet the deadline of the global mission to achieve zero emissions by 2050, some still struggle to keep up. Fortunately, hydrogen has been discovered in America, and it’s enough to produce 104 MW and to power 25,000 homes. [Energies Media]

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