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XGS Energy Secures Additional $13M to Accelerate Advanced Geothermal Deployment

XGS Energy has closed $13 million in new financing. The over-subscribed round included new investors Aligned Climate Capital, ClearSky, ClimateIC, and WovenEarth Ventures, in addition to inside investors. This financing builds on a round led by Constellation Technology Ventures, VoLo Earth Ventures, and Valo Ventures in 2024.

Aston University awarded £35.5 million grant to accelerate transformation to Net Zero campus by 2028

Aston University has been awarded a £35.5 million grant from the UK Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to support its transformation into an innovative, Net Zero carbon campus. The funding, provided by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by Salix, will enable the construction of a state-of-the-art Green Energy Centre in a newly-acquired facility on Woodcock Street.

ees Europe: The Rise of Large Scale Storage Systems - Driving Growth in the Storage Market

The energy transition has reached a crucial point. The steady growth in power generated by renewable sources of energy is, in turn, giving rise to greater demand for effective grid stabilization solutions. Large-scale battery storage systems play a vital role in this regard – they are not only the answer to grid integration challenges, but also a key driving force behind the enormous growth in the storage market.

Nissan plans to launch two new electric vehicles in 2025 along with ramped up third generation LEAF

Nissan’s ongoing electrified product offensive will be powered up with the launch of two all-new electric vehicles in 2025 as well as the production of an all-new third generation version of Nissan’s pioneering LEAF electric vehicle, with first cars rolling off the Sunderland production line later this year.

Singapore
DNV awards MARIC AiP for new Ammonia ready Kamsarmax bulk carrier

As part of Singapore Maritime Week, DNV has awarded Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC), Approval in Principle (AiP) for their new wide beam ammonia ready Kamsarmax bulk carrier.

The Faroe Islands - A Space Program That Never Leaves Earth

While others race to the moon and back, the Faroe Islands space program takes a bold new step in space exploration—without ever leaving Earth. One of the largest bearing manufacturers SKF, and ocean energy developer Minesto are launching a space program to harness the Moon’s energy by leveraging the power of the tides. This space program aims to utilize the resources we already have right here on Earth.

AdventHealth Flips the Switch On Renewable Energy Project

AdventHealth’s corporate campus solar energy project has been completed and is now fully operational, making it one of the largest privately owned solar projects in Florida.

Q ENERGY Builds an 8.5 MWp PV Park in France

Q ENERGY announced the construction of the Cahuzac sur Adour solar park in the Gers region, France. Once operational, this 8.5 MWp photovoltaic power plant will provide 4,900 people with green energy and avoid the emission of 2,600 tons of CO2 per year.

Engineering a Greener Future — Turning Pollution Into Renewable Energy Catalysts

Pollution is the introduction of unnatural, harmful substances into the environment at a faster rate than they can naturally dissipate. While pollution has always existed alongside civilization, its rapid increase in modern times has become a serious concern. The urgent need to cut pollution worldwide has accelerated efforts and has now turned to waste to find sustainable solutions

ATMOCE Launches Industry's First Extra Low Voltage Battery 

ATMOCE launched the industry´s first extra low voltage battery and other innovative solutions at BEPOSITIVE 2025. With a focus on cutting-edge residential solar power generation and energy storage, ATMOCE introduced groundbreaking technologies including the industry’s first M-ELV Battery and the 500W 1in1 Cyclo-microinverter, alongside its M-Combiner.

Penn State Student Refines 100-Year-Old Math Problem, Expanding Wind Energy Possibilities

A Penn State engineering student refined a century-old math problem into a simpler, more elegant form, making it easier to use and explore. Divya Tyagi’s work expands research in aerodynamics, unlocking new possibilities in wind turbine design that Hermann Glauert, a British aerodynamicist and the original author, did not consider.   

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