SolarSquare Raises $40 Million in India's Largest Solar Venture Round
Mumbai-based SolarSquare secures $40 million in funding to expand its residential solar business, aiming to power 50 cities across India
Renewable Energy
Startup Lydian Cracks Code on Affordable, CO2-Based Jet Fuel
Lydian's innovative approach to e-fuel production could revolutionize commercial aviation and military operations, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.
Tech Giants Shift Focus to Renewable Energy, Investing Billions in Sustainable Power
Google and Microsoft announce massive investments in renewable power projects, marking a significant shift towards sustainable energy and away from nuclear power
Trump's Climate Stance: A Mixed Bag for Climate Tech Startups
Despite President-elect Trump's skepticism towards climate change, some climate tech investors remain optimistic, citing lessons from the clean tech cycle and potential benefits from deregulation and policy changes.
Trump's Executive Order Threatens to Derail US Offshore Wind Industry
President Trump's latest executive order halts federal leases for offshore wind development, casting uncertainty over the industry's future in the US.
US Department of Energy Invests $30 Million in AI-Powered Grid Interconnection
The DOE announces funding for AI-driven solutions to accelerate the connection of solar and wind farms to the power grid, addressing a significant bottleneck in the US energy system.
Amazon Inks Deal for 476 MW of Wind and Solar Power in Iberian Peninsula
Amazon signs contracts with Iberdrola to purchase 476 MW of wind and solar power in Spain and Portugal, supporting its growing data center infrastructure
Nigerians Turn to Solar Power as Electricity Tariffs Skyrocket
With electricity prices rising by 240% in 2024, Nigerians are increasingly adopting solar power as a sustainable alternative, despite high upfront costs and accessibility barriers.
US Invests Record $338 Billion in Energy Transition, But Carbon Emissions Remain a Concern
Despite a record-breaking investment in the energy transition, the US still struggles to reduce its carbon emissions, with demand for natural gas and electricity on the rise.