February 2 Green Energy News

Headline News:

“SpaceX Proposes One Million Solar Powered Data Centers In Earth Orbit” • SpaceX thinks it has an answer to the question of how to power data centers. On January 30, 2026, it filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to launch up to 1 million solar powered satellites that will serve as data centers for artificial intelligence. [CleanTechnica]

Orbiting data center designs (SpaceX image)

“Dutch Plan CfDs For 40-GW Offshore Drive” • The incoming Netherlands government has vowed to introduce a Contracts for Difference scheme to power towards 40 GW of offshore wind by 2040. The new minority government has outlined a series of priorities in a coalition agreement including the commitment to invest in clean, domestic energy. [ReNews]
“Vattenfall Removes Mines For Nordlicht Build” • Vattenfall has completed removal of three WW II mines from the 1600-MW Nordlicht offshore wind farm site after geophysical surveys found magnetic anomawlies interpreted as possible unexploded ordnance. A remotely operated vehicle found each to have the equivalent of 200 to 300 kg of TNT. [reNews]
“Australian Renewables Exceed 50% Of Power Supply in Q4” • Renewable generation supplied over half of Australia’s electricity in the fourth quarter of 2025, driving wholesale power prices down by nearly 50% and coinciding with record battery output. Coal-fired generation fell 4.6% year on year, and gas-fired output was down 27%. [pv magazine International]
“China’s Installed Solar Power Capacity To Exceed Coal For The First Time” • China’s installed solar capacity is projected to surpass coal for the first time this year. The China Electricity Council expects China to add more than 300 GW of renewable capacity this year, making China the premier powerhouse in the world’s renewable energy revolution. [China Daily]