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- 1Solar and wind made Europe's electricity 25% cheaper●»‘Decoupling from fossil fuel shocks’: Europe’s electricity made 25% cheaper thanks to # solar and # wind […] An analysi
An analysis by SolarPower Europe found that solar and wind power have cut Europe's electricity costs by 25%, saving the continent more than €100 million per day. The report describes Europe as 'decoupling from fossil fuel shocks', meaning renewables are insulating consumers and industry from volatile gas prices. The findings are being shared widely as Europe continues weighing energy security against fossil fuel dependence.
- 2Solar Leads All U.S. Power Sectors for September Project Kickoffs▼Solar Leads All U.S. Power Sectors for September Kickoffs
New industry tracking shows solar leading every other U.S. power sector in new project kickoffs for September. The data covers industrial and energy project launches across the country, with solar topping utility-scale additions for the month. Observers say the figures reinforce solar's position as the fastest-growing segment of the American power market, ahead of wind, gas and conventional sources.
- 3Ocean Breeze Energy acquires Germany's first offshore wind farm▼Ocean Breeze Energy acquires Germany’s first offshore wind farm
Ocean Breeze Energy has acquired Germany's first offshore wind farm, taking ownership of a landmark project in the country's offshore wind sector. The deal marks a significant consolidation in Germany's renewable energy market, as established wind assets continue to change hands. Industry observers are watching the purchase as a signal of continued investor interest in European offshore wind infrastructure.
- 4Gulf Winds Credit Union to buy second bank in a month▼Florida credit union to buy 2nd bank in a month Gulf Winds Credit Union agreed to buy Madison County Community Bank in A
Gulf Winds Credit Union, based in Florida, has agreed to acquire Peoples Exchange Bank in Alabama, its second bank purchase in a month after a deal for Madison County Community Bank in August. The credit union is expected to rebrand next year, and the rapid string of acquisitions is drawing attention as credit unions increasingly move into traditional banking territory.
- 5Business and Industry Association Ranks Lawmakers for 2026 Session▼Business and Industry Association Ranks Lawmakers for the 2026 Session; Political Winds Shifting
New Hampshire's Business and Industry Association has released its rankings of state lawmakers ahead of the 2026 legislative session, scoring them on how their records align with business priorities. The organization's ratings, reported by InDepthNH.org, are being read as a sign of shifting political winds in the state ahead of the next election cycle.
- 6Texas polls show renewables more popular than oil and gas●Measuring how much we love the paleo-energy industry striving to keep us locked into caveman habits: ''In Texas — where
Polling from Texas shows that while the oil and gas industry is viewed 20 points more favorably than unfavorably in the state, solar and wind are still far more popular, with renewables enjoying roughly 46 points of net favorability — more than twice that of fossil fuels. Commenters note the irony of a fossil-fuel stronghold embracing clean energy, suggesting political support for oil and gas does not reflect consumer enthusiasm for renewables.
- 7Ørsted breaks ground on 200-MW Blackwater Solar in New Mexico▼Ørsted cuts sod on 200-MW Blackwater Solar project in New Mexico
Danish renewable energy company Ørsted has broken ground on its 200-MW Blackwater Solar project in New Mexico. The ceremony marks the start of construction on a facility that will add to the state's growing solar capacity. Details on timeline, offtake agreements and expected investment have not been disclosed in initial coverage.
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US clean energy growth could stall as Trump-era policy and subsidy expirations threaten the investment pipeline that drove record wind and solar expansion. Analysts warn tax credits and federal support central to the renewables surge may be rolled back or lapse, putting projects and jobs at risk and raising questions about whether the boom can survive the policy shift.
- 9Texas startup raises $133M for rare earth magnet-grade iron plant●Texas startup raises $133M to build rare earth magnet-grade iron plant
A Texas startup has raised $133 million to build a plant producing magnet-grade iron, a key material for rare earth permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defense technologies. The funding round, reported by mining industry press, signals growing investment in building a domestic supply chain for critical minerals as Western countries work to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earth processing.
- 10Offshore wind data reveal nearly two decades of ocean current weakening●Offshore wind data show nearly two decades of weakening in a major ocean current
New analysis using offshore wind industry data indicates that a major ocean current has been weakening over a period of nearly twenty years. The finding, reported by DredgeWire, adds to scientific concern about changing ocean circulation patterns and their potential effects on climate and marine ecosystems.