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- 1Coal still supplies a third of world electricity in 2024●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New figures on global electricity generation show coal remained the largest source in 2024, producing about 34% of the world's power, while wind and solar together reached 15%, up from just 4% a decade earlier. The data, presented as charts mapped onto the world map, are drawing attention to the slow pace of the energy transition despite rapid renewables growth.
- 2Germany matches 2025 solar output by end of September●Wow — great accomplishment: "Germany generated as much solar energy by the end of September as it did during the whole o
Germany generated as much solar power in the first nine months of the year as it did during the whole of 2025, according to industry association BSW-Solar. The association also noted the figure is nearly three times the solar energy produced by Australia over the same period. Commenters are calling it a major milestone for the country's renewable energy transition.
- 3Regulator clears EVs to feed power back into grid●Grid agency allows electric cars to send power back to the grid, but industry says the rules are still too complicated
A grid agency has approved rules allowing electric vehicle owners to send stored power from their cars back to the electricity grid, a step towards vehicle-to-grid technology that could help balance renewable energy supply. Industry groups have welcomed the decision but say the new rules remain too complicated, warning that overly complex requirements could slow adoption of bidirectional charging by drivers and energy providers.
- 4Ukraine adds 1.1 GW of solar capacity in first half of 2026●"Ukraine adds 1.1 GW of solar in H1" # Ukraine # Energy # Renewables # SolarPower https://www. pv-magazine.com/2026/09/2
Ukraine installed 1.1 gigawatts of new solar capacity in the first half of 2026, according to reporting picked up by renewable energy observers. The figure highlights continued growth in the country's solar sector despite wartime conditions, drawing attention from energy analysts following Ukraine's broader shift toward distributed and renewable power generation.
- 5Professor Chunrong Jia studies environmental impact of expanding data centers▼As data centers continue to expand, Professor Chunrong Jia researches its impact
Professor Chunrong Jia is researching the environmental effects of the rapid expansion of data centers, which are growing worldwide to meet demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Her work examines how these energy-hungry facilities affect air quality, power consumption and surrounding communities, adding academic attention to a debate over the true cost of the digital economy's infrastructure boom.
- 6Spanberger energy plan centers on clean power to meet Virginia goals●Spanberger’s energy plan keys in on clean energy to meet growing demand and VCEA goals
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger has released an energy plan focused on expanding clean energy to meet rising electricity demand and the targets set by the Virginia Clean Economy Act. The proposal emphasizes renewable generation and grid readiness as data centers and population growth drive up consumption across the state.
- 7Push to expand women's economic role in solar energy▼Advancing women’s economic opportunities in the solar energy sector
The Overseas Development Institute is highlighting efforts to advance women's economic opportunities in the solar energy sector. The think tank's work points to solar as a growing industry where women can gain jobs, income and leadership roles, while noting that barriers to entry still limit their participation across the clean energy workforce.
- 8AI and crypto boom boosts energy and oil profits●Everything ties into everything else. The energy sector profits from runaway "Generative # AI " and # crypto expenditure
The argument making the rounds is that the generative AI and cryptocurrency spending boom is flowing straight into the bottom line of the energy sector, with oil and gas companies benefiting further upstream. Critics are also linking these industries to technology companies' expanding space ambitions, arguing the sectors form one interconnected system of energy-hungry, environmentally costly growth.
- 9Cox secures financing for 75.2MW Guatemala solar project▼Cox secures financing for 75.2MW solar project in Guatemala
Spanish energy company Cox has secured financing for a 75.2MW solar project in Guatemala, a major step for utility-scale solar development in Central America. The deal signals continued investor appetite for renewable energy infrastructure in the region, where solar capacity is expanding to meet growing electricity demand.
- 10Baltimore to Host First Monster Energy Supercross Race in 2027●First Ever Monster Energy Supercross Race in Baltimore Highlights 2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Schedule Reveal
Monster Energy has revealed the 2027 SMX World Championship schedule, headlined by the first-ever Monster Energy Supercross race in Baltimore. The announcement marks a new market for the indoor motocross series, with the Baltimore Ravens among those highlighting the news locally. Fans are weighing in on the expanded calendar and what a debut Baltimore round means for the championship's growth.
- 11Maryland Governor Moore shifts stance on data center expansion●Moore wanted to ‘supercharge’ Maryland data centers. Now he’s changing course.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, who previously pushed to 'supercharge' data center development in the state, is now backing away from that position. The shift marks a notable change for an administration that had positioned data centers as an economic growth driver. It comes amid growing scrutiny of data centers' energy demands, water use and impact on local communities across the country.