Transformation: What Are the Mindset Shifts Needed?

"To see a world in a grain of sand

And a heaven in a wild flower,

Hold infinity in the palm of your hand

And eternity in an hour."

So opens William Blake's famous poem Auguries of Innocence (worth a re-read by the way).

So too in every organizational transformation there's a vision of how we might transform the world. The world's leading consulting firm has supported thousands of organizational transformations and has said that the mindset shifts they most commonly see are the following three. I think the whole world, and certainly our economic relationship with the planet, could benefit from taking some inspiration of this specific view of what success looks like.

3 Mindset Shifts That Recur Most Often in Business Transformation

1. From assigning blame to taking accountability

   1. See, for example, today's analysis of a new study published in Nature Climate Change by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis finding that just the 10% wealthiest people in the United States and China "led to a two- to threefold increase in heat extremes across vulnerable regions." We should all participate in a shift to accountability.

2. From working in silos to collaborating where it counts

   1. See today's publication of 2024 sea level 'report cards' map futures of US coastal communities - a great opportunity for coast-livers and coast-lovers to collaborate where it counts the most. See the image above for the West Coast snapshot.

3. From transactional to relational ways of working

   1. Unfortunately the US is moving in the opposite direction here. Key to relational ways of working is paying attention to the needs and circumstances of others, not just promising them transactions (eg the absurd idea that the Environmental Protection Agency's job is the drive growth of US industry in order to put money in everyones' pockets). An acute opportunity to be more relational can be found in Grist's article this morning Coming this summer: Record-breaking heat and plenty of hurricanes "Forecasters are predicting higher temperatures across the U.S. and up to 10 hurricanes. Cutting federal programs could leave people even more vulnerable."

From blame to accountability, from silos to collaboration, from transactional to relational. Let's do it!

And now, our summaries of 212 selected updates from around the world of green tech and sustainability.

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• 🌾Agriculture (9 stories) - Cocoa deforestation mapping, livestock methane measurement, seaweed feed supplements (UC Davis), Aspire Food Group, Fieldin/ARAG precision spraying, and USDA energy assessment grants.

  
  

• 🪨Carbon (16 stories) - Wealthy individuals drive warming; Congo increases oil output; Svante's carbon capture; NYK invests in removal; Geoengineering experiments funded.

  
  

• ♻️Circular (4 stories) - NYC climate events, wind turbine recycling in Australia, Exterra's asbestos waste conversion, and Coca-Cola's revised recycling claims.

  
  

• 🌱Ecosystems (18 stories) - Alwyn Gentry's forest sampling, Chinese trawling in West Africa, illegal Colombian timber in US/EU, Nordic Taiga rewilding, Pacific marine sanctuary fishing, Oregon's Douglas-Fir monument, 'forever chemical' cell structures, Yangtze porpoise history via poems, peatland restoration with moss, babesiosis spread, Len Howard's bird studies, Colossal's "de-extinction" claims, Bangladesh animal rescue, 'Wild and Free Lawns Pledge', Horsh Beirut forest, Brood XIV cicadas, #NoMowMay effectiveness, and Google's dolphin sound AI.

  
  

• ⚡Efficiency (6 stories) - Energy Star program faces potential cuts; Heat pumps offer savings for 10 million homes; Thermal energy network updates; Nevada energy audits; Australia's double-glazed window costs; NASA scientist's home sustainability journey.

  
  

• 💰Finance (11 stories) - Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase face fossil fuel financing scrutiny; Canadian climate tech fund closes $110M; Schroders invests $610M in Ørsted's UK wind farm; State Street enhances sustainability engagement.

  
  

• 🔌Grid (30 stories) - Spain-Portugal blackout, NERC's solar/storage rules, Dyness & Canadian Solar at Intersolar, sonnen VPP in Texas, Enverus interconnection outlook, Prisma Photonics monitoring, and Southern Co. tests Inlyte's iron-salt battery.

  
  

• 🌍Indigenous (9 stories) - Australian First Nations pursue solar microgrids; Harvard's Sápmi geoengineering project halted; Mycelium Youth Network's climate education; Indigenous-led disaster resilience webinar.

  
  

• 🏭Industry (17 stories) - Janine Benyus on biomimicry, battery inspection AI by CB Insights, solar tech shifts, Lily's CO2 tiles with Carbon Limit, Liberation Labs & Vivici's animal-free whey, HIUV's solar films, Skyworth PV's new factory, Raycap's surge protection, Bloom Energy's data center play, and new sustainability leadership at Inter IKEA and ChargePoint.

  
  

• 📜Policy (59 stories) - Trump administration accelerates EPA grant terminations, faces lawsuits over wind energy project suspensions, and cuts NREL staff; states challenge policies; EU relaxes deforestation reporting rules.

  
  

• 🔋Renewables (18 stories) - STA's Huasun-powered solar project, Trinasolar's perovskite innovation, LONGi & ENGIE's MENA partnership, Astronergy's TOPCon modules, AIKO's European recognition, AESOLAR's innovation award, Shoals & UGT's 12GW solar plan, Scatec's Egypt hybrid project, Arysun's funding, Vestas' 15MW turbine, La Trobe's solar farm, Ørsted's project cancellation, EDP's Scarlet II Solar Park, and Intersolar Europe 2025.

  
  

•  🚗Transport (15 stories) - United Airlines invests in SAF, China leads EV market, clear-air turbulence increases, global EV sales rise, US SAF expands, Be.EV transforms petrol station, whale deaths increase, Sweden EV share soars, BYD leads EV sales, Lectric launches XP4 e-bike, cryogenic hydrogen storage advances.

Agriculture

Cocoa deforestation mapping, livestock methane measurement, seaweed feed supplements (UC Davis), Aspire Food Group, Fieldin/ARAG precision spraying, and USDA energy assessment grants.

• Hybrid mapping method key to EUDR cocoa compliance, study finds (Mongabay) - Study finds hybrid mapping approach combining global and local data crucial for cocoa producers to verify EU deforestation compliance.

• To slow climate change, we must measure livestock methane accurately (EDF) - Scientists emphasize need for standardized, accurate measurement methods of livestock methane emissions to establish baselines and develop effective climate solutions.

• MIT Climate Project Webinar: Reporting on Food, Waste and Climate in America (MIT Climate Project) - Five journalists to report on food, agriculture and waste sector climate challenges in local newsrooms, with focus on community-specific solutions and stakeholder engagement.

• Seaweed Could Reduce Methane Emissions from Grazing Cattle, New Study Shows (Inside Climate News) - UC Davis study shows seaweed feed supplements could reduce methane emissions from grazing cattle by 40%, pending FDA approval and palatability improvements.

• New reports tell us cattle and sheep farming can be sustainable – don’t believe them, it’s all bull | George Monbiot (The Guardian) - Analysis debunks recent industry-backed reports claiming sustainable cattle farming, highlighting flawed methodology and misleading carbon sequestration data.

• New U.S. tariff policies: What’s at stake for sub-Saharan Africa? (CGIAR) - New US tariff policies threaten direct and indirect economic impacts on sub-Saharan African agricultural trade through both targeted duties and potential global trade war effects.

• Canadian insect ag pioneer Aspire pursues court-supervised rescue deal (AgFunderNews) - Canadian insect farming company Aspire Food Group seeks court-supervised rescue deal amid layoffs and US tariff challenges.

• Farm management platform Fieldin teams up with ARAG to bring precision spraying to more US growers (AgFunderNews) - Fieldin partners with ARAG to expand precision spraying technology adoption among US permanent crop growers, aiming to improve spray efficiency and reduce chemical waste.

• ODOE Program Supports Energy Assessments for Agricultural and Rural Small Businesses (Oregon Department of Energy) - State agency receives $100,000 USDA grant to subsidize 75% of energy assessment costs for agricultural and rural small businesses, helping identify efficiency improvements and funding opportunities.

Carbon

Wealthy individuals drive warming; Congo increases oil output; Svante's carbon capture; NYK invests in removal; Geoengineering experiments funded.

• The world’s wealthiest 10% caused two thirds of global warming since 1990 (ETH Zurich) - Study reveals world's wealthiest 10% responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, with top 1% contributing 26 times global average to extreme heat events.

• Protected parks in peril as Republic of Congo ramps up oil drilling (Mongabay) - Republic of Congo plans to double oil production to 500,000 barrels daily by 2028, including drilling in protected Conkouati-Douli National Park, contradicting climate commitments.

• Canadian Carbon Capture Facility Eyes Industry And Power Plants (Forbes) - Canadian company Svante opens manufacturing plant for carbon capture filters, targeting paper mills and power plants with $150/ton removal technology.

• NYK signs agreement for diverse carbon removal solutions (Climeworks) - Japanese shipping giant NYK signs multi-year agreement for diverse carbon removal solutions including biochar and enhanced rock weathering to address hard-to-abate emissions by 2028.

• Climate Cleanup Conference quickly selling out (Climate Cleanup) - Amsterdam carbon removal conference nears capacity as experts gather to discuss funding green CDR economy and nature-based solutions.

• Climate Policy and Enhanced Rock Weathering (InPlanet) - Yale School of Environment event explores Enhanced Rock Weathering's role in climate policy, emphasizing carbon removal strategies and diverse implementation pathways beyond carbon markets.

• CEBA Joins Carbon Free Alliance to Advance Carbon-Free Energy Globally (CEBA) - Clean Energy Buyers Association joins Carbon Free Alliance to advance global carbon-free energy systems through certification and international collaboration.

• Coal Overlooked as a Methane Emitter, IEA Says (Heatmap News) - IEA report reveals coal mines emitted 40 million tons of methane in 2024, surpassing abandoned oil and gas wells as major greenhouse gas source.

• Two-thirds of global warming since 1990 caused by world’s ‘wealthiest 10%’ (Carbon Brief) - World's wealthiest 10% responsible for 65% of global temperature rise since 1990, with their emissions causing seven times more heat extremes than global average.

• Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency (The Guardian) - UK government funds first-ever real-world geoengineering experiments across multiple sites to test sunlight-blocking technologies amid climate crisis concerns.

• Two-thirds of global heating caused by richest 10%, study suggests (The Guardian) - World's wealthiest 10% responsible for two-thirds of global heating since 1990, driving climate extremes in poorest regions, Nature study finds.

• UK funds controversial geoengineering projects to trial Earth-cooling tech (Nature) - UK government allocates £56.8M to fund controversial geoengineering experiments including cloud-brightening and ice-thickening trials to combat climate change.

• Can hourly matching work for scope 2 emissions accounting? (Latitude Media) - Corporate clean energy accounting experts warn that proposed '24/7' emissions tracking could lead to double-counting and inaccurate carbon reporting.

• IEA: Fossil fuel industry failing to curb 'stubbornly high' methane emissions (BusinessGreen) - IEA reports fossil fuel industry's methane emissions remain high despite potential cost benefits from reduction efforts

• Ocean warming is accelerating, scientist warns (Yale Climate Connections) - Ocean temperatures hit record highs in 2023 and remained elevated for 400+ days as warming acceleration outpaces climate model predictions.

• Creating the CDR Leaders of Tomorrow (Carbon Removal Challenge) - Panel of experts discusses critical role of universities in developing carbon dioxide removal workforce and advancing technology.

Circular

NYC climate events, wind turbine recycling in Australia, Exterra's asbestos waste conversion, and Coca-Cola's revised recycling claims.

• NY Climate Tech: May 6 - May 14 (NY Climate Tech) - Weekly newsletter highlights diverse climate action events in NYC including building upgrades, sustainability meetups, rooftop farm tours, and environmental workshops.

• Taking down wind turbines can be an explosive issue, but Australia is helping to spearhead solutions (RenewEconomy) - Australia leads development of wind turbine decommissioning solutions, with 95% recyclability potential and multiple dismantling methods showing promise for industry-wide adoption.

• Exterra Raises $14 Million to Turn Mining Waste into Sustainable Materials (ESG Today) - Montreal startup Exterra raises $14.5M to convert asbestos mining waste into EV battery materials and low-carbon building products.

• Coca-Cola Commits to Improve Recycling Claims Following EU Greenwashing Complaint (ESGToday) - Coca-Cola agrees to modify recycling claims on plastic bottles following EU greenwashing complaint, committing to clearer labeling about partial recyclability.

Ecosystems

Alwyn Gentry's forest sampling, Chinese trawling in West Africa, illegal Colombian timber in US/EU, Nordic Taiga rewilding, Pacific marine sanctuary fishing, Oregon's Douglas-Fir monument, 'forever chemical' cell structures, Yangtze porpoise history via poems, peatland restoration with moss, babesiosis spread, Len Howard's bird studies, Colossal's "de-extinction" claims, Bangladesh animal rescue, 'Wild and Free Lawns Pledge', Horsh Beirut forest, Brood XIV cicadas, #NoMowMay effectiveness, and Google's dolphin sound AI.

• Alwyn Gentry died young, but left a forest’s worth of ideas behind (Mongabay) - Pioneering tropical botanist Alwyn Gentry's innovative forest sampling methods and biodiversity research continue influencing global conservation science 30 years after his death.

• Warming seas and illegal trawlers threaten West Africa’s fishing future, study warns (Mongabay) - West African fishing communities face dual crisis from warming seas pushing fish stocks northward and illegal Chinese trawling depleting local waters.

• Illegal wood from Colombia’s rainforests enters US and EU supply chains (Mongabay) - Investigation reveals 94% of Colombia's timber exports for flooring and decking between 2020-2023 entered US and EU markets illegally, exploiting local communities and protected forests.

• Protected: Rewilding Europe’s Swedish Lapland rewilding landscape becomes Nordic Taiga (Rewilding Europe) - Swedish Lapland rewilding landscape rebranded as Nordic Taiga in ongoing ecosystem restoration efforts.

• Trump Removes Protections From Marine Protected Areas — A Problem for Fish, Whales, Corals and Other Ocean Life (The Revelator) - Trump administration removes protections from 500,000-square-mile Pacific marine sanctuary, allowing commercial fishing in critical habitat for endangered species and coral reefs.

• A National Monument for the Douglas-Fir (The Wildlife News) - Conservationists propose 700,000-acre Douglas-Fir National Monument in Oregon's Cascade Range to protect old-growth forests and restore degraded timberlands.

• ‘Forever’ molecules arrange themselves into cell-like structures (Nature) - Scientists discover 'forever chemicals' can spontaneously form cell-like structures, potentially explaining their environmental persistence.

• What rhymes with “critically endangered”? (Anthropocene) - Chinese researchers trace 1,400-year history of endangered Yangtze porpoise through analysis of 700+ ancient poems, revealing dramatic habitat loss.

• Moss could provide a soft landing for tens of thousands of defunct oil wells (Anthropocene) - Scientists develop method to restore carbon-storing peatlands on defunct oil well sites using moss transplantation in western Canada.

• A malaria-like disease spread by ticks is moving into Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia (Grist) - Malaria-like tick disease babesiosis rapidly spreading through mid-Atlantic states with warming climate enabling year-round tick breeding.

• The Woman Who Saw Birds as Individuals (Nautilus) - Pioneering bird researcher Len Howard's 1950s cottage studies revealed individual personalities and complex social behaviors in wild birds, challenging scientific assumptions of the era.

• ‘De-extinction’ isn’t just misleading — it’s dangerous, ecologist says (Mongabay) - Ecologist warns that biotech company Colossal's "de-extinction" claims about genetically modified wolves are misleading and potentially harmful to existing conservation efforts.

• Bangladesh cracks down on illegal wildlife captivity — but what happens after? (Mongabay) - Bangladesh wildlife authorities rescue hundreds of endangered animals from illegal menageries, but face rehabilitation challenges due to inadequate facilities and veterinary care.

• From Lawn to Sanctuary: How Small Changes Create Big Impact During Garden for Wildlife Month (Prairie Rivers Network) - US conservation group launches 'Wild and Free Lawns Pledge' campaign encouraging homeowners to replace traditional lawns with native plants to support local wildlife and pollinators.

• The Beirut Horsh City Forest (Revolve) - Lebanon's largest urban forest, Horsh Beirut, spans 0.3 square kilometers and serves as vital public green space after decades of closure and war damage.

• After 17 Years Underground, Massive Cicada Brood to Swarm U.S. (Yale e360) - Billions of 17-year cicadas from Brood XIV will emerge across Eastern U.S. in summer 2025, impacting local ecosystems and showing potential climate-driven behavioral changes.

• HV Viewfinder: May Update (Scenic Hudson) - May newsletter highlights mixed effectiveness of #NoMowMay for pollinators, dog hiking services, serviceberry benefits, kayaking accessibility, and Hudson Valley's role in creating Appalachian Trail.

• A model trained on dolphin clicks and whistles looks for patterns in marine communication (Nature) - Google scientists train AI model on decades of dolphin sounds to analyze patterns in marine communication and potentially decode cetacean language.

Efficiency

Energy Star program faces potential cuts; Heat pumps offer savings for 10 million homes; Thermal energy network updates; Nevada energy audits; Australia's double-glazed window costs; NASA scientist's home sustainability journey.

• Reports Say Trump Administration Will End Popular Energy Star Program (EDF) - Trump administration reportedly plans to end Energy Star program, threatening $500 billion in consumer energy savings and 4 billion metric tons of emissions reductions since 1992.

• Lower Bills, Cleaner Air: Heat Pump Benefits for Homes Relying on Delivered Fuels (RMI) - Heat pump upgrades could save 10 million US homes using delivered fuels an average of $970 annually while reducing carbon emissions by 60% and improving air quality.

• 🏘️ Decarb Digest - May 2025  (Building Decarbonization Coalition) - May 2025 newsletter highlights thermal energy networks research, policy updates across multiple states, and new resources for building electrification and decarbonization initiatives.

• Do you Need a Home Energy Audit? (Nevada Clean Energy Fund) - Professional home energy audits can identify efficiency improvements to reduce bills and increase comfort, with financial assistance available for Nevada residents.

• Cheap overseas, ruinous in Australia: here’s how to make double-glazed windows the norm (The Conversation) - Double-glazed windows remain costly and rare in Australia despite proven energy efficiency benefits, as lack of demand and limited competition keep prices high.

• Greening My Life: What’s Done, & What’s Left To Do (CleanTechnica) - Retired NASA scientist details decade-long home sustainability journey including solar panels, EV adoption, and electric tools while identifying remaining fossil fuel dependencies in heating systems.

Finance

Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase face fossil fuel financing scrutiny; Canadian climate tech fund closes $110M; Schroders invests $610M in Ørsted's UK wind farm; State Street enhances sustainability engagement.

• Testimony: NYC Banking Commission, Say No To Major Fossil Banks (Stand.earth) - Environmental group urges NYC Banking Commission to reject major banks including Wells Fargo, Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase as designated banks due to their $1.7 trillion fossil fuel financing since 2016.

• $110M Problems … but Closing Ain't One (Active Impact Investments) - Canadian climate tech fund closes third round at $110M with major institutional backing despite challenging market conditions.

• The Growing Global Debt Crisis and the Case for a Fossil Fuel Treaty (Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative) - Low and middle-income countries trapped in $6.2 trillion debt crisis are being pushed toward fossil fuel projects, hampering climate action and economic diversification.

• Suma Capital culmina con éxito su etapa en Homs Rentals, impulsando su crecimiento y liderazgo sostenible en el sector (Suma Capital) - Private equity firm exits Homs Rentals after helping quadruple revenue to €40M and driving sustainable practices in construction equipment rental sector.

• Relaunch of the Innovobot Resonance Ventures (IRV) Fund and startup showcase (Innovobot) - Venture capital fund IRV relaunches with new managing partner Neha Khera, showcasing portfolio of deep tech startups focused on sustainability and healthcare solutions.

• State Street Launches Sustainability Engagement and Voting Service (ESG Today) - State Street launches new service enabling institutional clients to engage with companies on sustainability issues through proxy voting and direct engagement.

• Schroders Acquires $610 Million Stake in UK Offshore Wind Farm From Ørsted (ESGToday) - Schroders acquires 24.5% stake worth $610 million in UK's West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm from Ørsted, who retains operational control.

• Without debt relief, climate action will fail (Climate Change News) - Global South nations face dual crisis of climate disasters and crushing debt repayments, hindering clean energy investments while US pushes World Bank to prioritize corporate profits.

• Risky Business: Insurance in the Era of Climate Change (Bloomberg) - Insurance markets signal climate crisis impacts through premium spikes and market exits, with US homeowner premiums rising 48% nationwide from 2020-2024 as insurers struggle with mounting disaster costs.

• April 2025 Highlights (Active Impact Investments) - Canadian climate tech VC closes $110M Fund III with institutional backing, plans 25 portfolio investments focused on climate solutions.

• Raising capital from private foundations (Enduring Planet) - Climate startups can access philanthropic capital from private foundations through program-related investments, mission-related investments, and grants, with relationship-building and impact-focused pitching essential for success.

Grid

Spain-Portugal blackout, NERC's solar/storage rules, Dyness & Canadian Solar at Intersolar, sonnen VPP in Texas, Enverus interconnection outlook, Prisma Photonics monitoring, and Southern Co. tests Inlyte's iron-salt battery.

• Spain and Portugal Blackout: Separating Fact from Fiction (EDF) - Spain-Portugal 18-hour blackout triggers premature renewable energy blame while grid management investigation continues.

• New Rules, New Risks: What Asset Owners Need to Know About NERC’s IBR Reforms (Syso Technologies) - NERC introduces new registration requirements for solar and battery storage systems to enhance grid reliability monitoring and compliance standards.

• 🌎 The buildout after Spain's blackout #244 (CTVC) - Spain's largest-ever power outage affecting 55M people exposes critical grid vulnerabilities and urgent need for transmission infrastructure upgrades amid clean energy transition.

• Energy Storage For Every Need: Dyness At Intersolar 2025 (TaiyangNews) - Chinese energy storage provider Dyness to showcase comprehensive range of battery solutions at Intersolar 2025, including new balcony storage systems, residential units up to 276kWh, and commercial systems reaching 2.58MWh capacity.

• Canadian Solar’s Latest 5.016 MWh Storage Solution At Intersolar 2025 (TaiyangNews) - Canadian Solar unveils 5.016 MWh utility-scale battery storage system with advanced liquid cooling and 25-year lifespan at Intersolar 2025.

• Spain’s Blackout and the Miracle of the Modern Power Grid (Heatmap News) - Major blackout across Spain and Portugal left 50 million without power for 10+ hours, causing $1B in damages and 8 deaths, with grid separation from France identified as key factor.

• NEM Review: Networks push for fewer fences and more access to batteries and generation (RenewEconomy) - Australian distribution networks push for regulatory changes to allow ownership and operation of community batteries and large-scale renewables in bid to modernize grid services.

• Can Quantum Computers Handle Energy’s Hardest Problems? (NREL) - Scientists develop quantum computing benchmarks for energy research problems, partnering with local quantum companies to test theoretical advantages in grid optimization and materials science.

• Google Launches Ambitious Program To Train 100,000 Electrical Workers For The AI-Powered Future (CleanTechnica) - Google launches program to train 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 apprentices in AI and traditional skills to support growing power demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

• Shell Subsidiary sonnen Heats Up Virtual Power Plant Race In Texas (CleanTechnica) - Shell subsidiary sonnen launches Texas' largest virtual power plant network, partnering with Abundance Energy and Energywell to provide grid-stabilizing home battery systems.

• Navigating the surge: Transmission & Interconnection Summit 2025 tackles grid expansion amidst rising demand (Renewable Energy World) - Major transmission and interconnection summit to address 40-100% grid capacity surge from data centers, electrification, and AI loads in June 2024.

• Delays, backlogs, and more: new interconnection resource aims to cut through the fog (Renewable Energy World) - Enverus releases 2025 Interconnection Queue Outlook showing only 10% of U.S. power grid connection requests likely to succeed amid severe backlogs and regional delays.

• The New Cold War: Electricity… (EnergyCentral) - Global powers compete for control of $2.8 trillion electricity sector through renewable tech, grid networks and critical minerals in emerging 'New Cold War' over energy dominance.

• Frontier Forum: Unlocking next-generation VPPs (Latitude Media) - AI-powered virtual power plant company Renew Home develops continuous home energy management system to create cheaper grid alternatives to gas peakers.

• Enverus Releases 2025 Interconnection Queue Outlook (Enverus) - AI-powered analysis reveals only 10% of U.S. power grid interconnection queue projects likely to succeed by 2028, with development timelines varying significantly across regions.

• Sonnen, Energy Groups Join for Major Texas VPP Project (Powermag.com) - Sonnen, Abundance Energy, and Energywell partner to create large-scale virtual power plant network in Texas using residential battery storage systems.

• Could this 1980s battery design unlock long-term clean energy storage? (Canary Media) - Southern Co. to test Inlyte's iron-salt battery system, reviving 1980s technology for long-duration grid storage with promised lower costs than lithium-ion batteries.

• A shortcut to making the grid safer and more reliable: Beams of light (Canary Media) - Israeli firm Prisma Photonics uses existing fiber-optic cables along transmission lines to detect grid disruptions, offering utilities a cost-effective monitoring solution without new sensor installations.

• LiveEO | 10 Cm Satellite Imagery Is Here. What Does It Really Mean For Power Grid And Pipeline Monitoring? (LiveEO) - New 10cm satellite imagery offers unprecedented detail for infrastructure monitoring but faces scalability challenges compared to existing 30-50cm resolution for power grid surveillance.

• What PJM’s New Capacity Market Cap & Collar Means for Market Participants (Syso Technologies) - PJM implements new capacity market price cap of $325/MW-day and collar of $175/MW-day for 2026-2028 delivery years, aiming to stabilize market prices.

• Solar in Germany: Simplifying solar approvals with streamlined SLDs (Aurora Solar) - German solar market streamlines grid approval process with automated single-line diagram generation tool to accelerate PV system installations.

• Sungrow Named Australia’s No.1 Inverter and Residential Battery Manufacturer for 2024 (TaiyangNews) - Sungrow achieves top ranking as Australia's leading inverter and residential battery manufacturer for 2024, based on SunWiz market data analysis.

• Constellation’s CEO Opts Out of Load Growth Mania (Heatmap News) - Constellation Energy CEO challenges aggressive data center electricity demand forecasts, suggesting industry-wide load growth projections are inflated due to duplicate counting across jurisdictions.

• Fulcrum (Renewable Energy World) - Fulcrum launches field-first data collection platform to help utilities streamline inspections and asset management with real-time sync capabilities.

• Linxon, US (Renewable Energy World) - Linxon combines AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy expertise to deliver comprehensive EPC solutions for energy sector substations and infrastructure projects.

• Long Duration Energy Storage: Is the government guilty of 'anti-battery bias'? (BusinessGreen) - UK government faces criticism over proposed subsidy scheme that could disadvantage battery storage systems in favor of other long-duration energy storage technologies.

• The time has come for competitive transmission in Texas (Utility Dive) - Texas urged to restore competitive transmission line bidding to reduce costs and improve grid efficiency as state faces $30 billion power infrastructure expansion.

• The debate over Miso's new gas plans (Canary Media) - MISO's proposal to fast-track new gas plants faces opposition from clean energy groups who say it would worsen grid interconnection bottlenecks.

• Southern Co. gears up for iron-salt battery pilot project (Canary Media) - Southern Co. to pilot 80kW iron-salt battery in Alabama, marking first major utility contract for alternative storage technology beyond lithium-ion.

• The flaw in fast-tracking gas (Canary Media) - Grid operator's proposal to fast-track new gas power plants in Midwest raises concerns about undermining clean energy transition and grid reliability.

Indigenous

Australian First Nations pursue solar microgrids; Harvard's Sápmi geoengineering project halted; Mycelium Youth Network's climate education; Indigenous-led disaster resilience webinar.

• Stopping power cuts in remote communities using First Nations-led energy solutions: ABC (ABC) - First Nations communities in remote Australia face frequent power disconnections due to mandated prepaid electricity systems, spurring Indigenous-led solar microgrid solutions to reduce costs and improve energy security.

• Want climate solutions in Indigenous territories? Better get consent. (Grist) - Harvard's solar geoengineering project in Sápmi terminated after Sámi Council challenges violation of Indigenous consent rights, setting precedent for Indigenous resistance to carbon market projects.

• Omer Songshare- Netzach (Endurance/Resilience) | Dayenu (YouTube) - Jewish climate movement musician Rabbi Dr. Koach Baruch Frazier performs resilience-themed song "Liberation is Possible" during Dayenu's Omer celebration series.

• Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Keynote | Lil Milagro Henriquez (Growing Sustainable Communities Conference) - Mycelium Youth Network founder details innovative climate education programs combining ancestral wisdom and youth empowerment to combat climate anxiety and build resilience.

• Join us 5/21! Resilience Rising: Indigenous Wisdom in Disaster Response & Climate Crisis Management (Cultural Survival) - Indigenous leaders and experts to host webinar sharing traditional knowledge for climate disaster response and resilience management.

• An Interview with Residents Cécile Palusinski and Elsa Mroziewicz (CLEO Institute) - French artists complete Miami residency exploring climate adaptation through augmented reality art project "Floating Cities", examining sea level rise impacts and solutions.

• Etnia, Nação, Povo e Comunidade (Meli-Bees) - Indigenous communities seek recognition as sovereign nations while facing legal constraints that classify them only as ethnic groups rather than nation-states.

• Exchanging Perspectives from the Field (NYBG) - Three female botanists share diverse perspectives from Panama field expedition collecting rare plants, highlighting challenges and triumphs of women scientists in fieldwork.

• How Korea’s female divers have adapted to cold plunges (Nature) - Study reveals genetic adaptations in South Korean Haenyeo female divers who gather seafood year-round in cold waters without breathing apparatus.

Industry

Janine Benyus on biomimicry, battery inspection AI by CB Insights, solar tech shifts, Lily's CO2 tiles with Carbon Limit, Liberation Labs & Vivici's animal-free whey, HIUV's solar films, Skyworth PV's new factory, Raycap's surge protection, Bloom Energy's data center play, and new sustainability leadership at Inter IKEA and ChargePoint.

• Surrounded by Genius: Lessons From Nature on Great Design (Atmos) - Biomimicry pioneer Janine Benyus explains how nature's 3.8-billion-year-old design solutions can revolutionize human innovation and sustainable development.

• Liminal Insights Named as a Top AI Innovator in 2025 CB Insights AI 100 List (Liminal Insights) - Battery inspection AI company named to CB Insights' 2025 AI 100 list for advancing ultrasound-based quality control in battery manufacturing.

• TaiyangNews Cell & Module Technology Trends 2025 (TaiyangNews) - Solar industry report reveals major shifts in PV manufacturing, including metallization strategies, zero-busbar designs, and application-specific module development for enhanced efficiency.

• Louisana already has 4 LNG terminals. It just added another. (Grist) - Louisiana approves fifth LNG export terminal despite local concerns over pollution, health impacts, and environmental damage from existing facilities.

• Lili's vibrant & resilient tiles, powered by CaptureCrete® (Carbon Limit) - Family-owned tile company Lily partners with Carbon Limit to create decorative tiles using CO2-absorbing cement technology while maintaining traditional manufacturing processes.

• Chris Kemper shares how Palmetto strives to understand their consumer (CleanTechnica) - Palmetto CEO Chris Kemper emphasizes consumer-centric approach in driving clean energy adoption through software solutions and personalized service.

• Liberation Labs teams up with Vivici to produce animal-free whey protein in Indiana (AgFunderNews) - Liberation Labs partners with Dutch startup Vivici to manufacture animal-free whey protein at new 600,000-L Indiana facility starting 2025.

• LiveEO | SurfaceScout Product Masterclass: How to Detect Pipeline Risks Before They Happen (LiveEO) - AI-powered satellite monitoring system detects pipeline risks at 4x higher rate than traditional inspection methods, offering continuous corridor surveillance for infrastructure protection.

• HIUV’s Non EVA Films For Crystalline And Thin-Film Modules (TaiyangNews) - HIUV unveils new non-EVA encapsulation films optimized for TOPCon, PERC, thin-film, and perovskite solar modules, featuring improved lamination and performance characteristics.

• China Solar PV News Snippets: Skyworth PV Starts Building 5 GW Module Fab & More (TaiyangNews) - Skyworth PV begins construction of 5 GW solar module factory in Shenzhen's Guangming District as part of new Smart PV Industrial Park project.

• Raycap’s SPD Lineup At Intersolar 2025 (TaiyangNews) - Raycap to showcase comprehensive surge protection device portfolio for solar, EV charging and battery storage systems at Intersolar Europe 2025.

• Tariffs & Politics Make Strange Bedfellows (CleanTechnica) - US auto dealers see 24% drop in inventory as consumers rush to buy vehicles before new tariffs take effect, while manufacturers grapple with projected profit losses.

• How small AI models trained for oil and gas are driving safer, more efficient operations (Energy Central) - Small AI models trained specifically for oil and gas operations deliver more accurate, secure, and efficient results than large language models for technical industry tasks.

• Can Bloom Energy capitalize on the data center frenzy? (Latitude Media) - Bloom Energy sees growth opportunity in data center power demand despite mixed financial performance, offering gas-powered fuel cells with carbon capture capabilities.

• Inter IKEA Appoints Lena Julle as New Chief Sustainability Officer (ESGToday) - IKEA parent company Inter IKEA Group names 30-year company veteran Lena Julle as Chief Sustainability Officer to lead circular business transition and climate agenda.

• ChargePoint taps recycling exec to build sustainability program (Trellis) - ChargePoint hires first sustainability director Mike Schwartz from Republic Services to establish ESG reporting and emissions tracking for EV charging network.

• Blood of a man who’s been bitten by snakes 200 times is used to make a potent antivenom (Nature) - Snake collector's blood from 200+ bites used to develop potent antivenom effective against 19 dangerous snake species, raising ethical concerns about self-experimentation.

Policy

Trump administration accelerates EPA grant terminations, faces lawsuits over wind energy project suspensions, and cuts NREL staff; states challenge policies; EU relaxes deforestation reporting rules.

• Federal Funding Opportunities and Guidance – May 6, 2025 (Environmental Protection Network) - Trump administration accelerates EPA grant terminations, affecting hundreds of Environmental Justice projects nationwide, with 300 more terminations expected this week.

• Environmental Protection Network Volunteers Comment on EPA Budget Cuts and Potential Impact on Communities (Environmental Protection Network) - Former EPA officials warn that proposed 55% budget cuts would severely impact public health, environmental justice, and state-level environmental protection programs across America.

• Senate Bill 472 threatens our state’s tools to protect water (7DirectionsOfService) - North Carolina Senate Bill 472 threatens existing state protections for water resources and indigenous rights.

• The Cleveland Stater: Environmental advocate champions legal rights for Lake Erie (The Cleveland Stater) - Environmental advocate pushes for legal personhood status for Lake Erie to protect it from pollution and environmental degradation.

• Bill to ban firefighting foam containing PFAS cleared final legislative hurdle, heads to governor’s desk (Environment America) - Oregon legislature passes bipartisan bill banning PFAS-containing firefighting foam, awaiting governor's signature to become 16th US state with such prohibition.

• Central da COP faz tabelinha de clima com futebol na final do Parazão (Observatório do Clima) - Climate awareness campaign launches at major Brazilian soccer final in Belém, combining environmental education with football through stadium displays and activities.

• Greenpeace Statement on Drone Bombing of the Conscience Aid Ship (Greenpeace) - Aid ship 'Conscience' targeted by drone attack while attempting Gaza humanitarian delivery, organization condemns violence and calls for ceasefire.

• The Ugly, Dirty Truth Behind Trump’s “Beautiful, Clean Coal” (Prairie Rivers Network) - Trump administration's coal policy rollbacks weaken environmental protections, miner safety regulations, and community support programs while undermining clean-up efforts across Illinois coal regions.

• N4C, iCS, and TNC open call for journalists to join groundbreaking media cohort for COP30 (Nature4Climate) - Global environmental organizations launch 'BelémDesk' media initiative offering journalists exclusive access and support for COP30 climate conference coverage in Amazon.

• Trump’s onslaught hits staffers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (Climate Desk) - Trump administration cuts 114 jobs at National Renewable Energy Laboratory amid broader environmental policy rollbacks.

• Reform Chair Zia Yusuf Accused of ‘Power Grab’ Through New Constitution (DeSmog) - Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf granted sweeping constitutional powers to control party membership, discipline, and agenda-setting without term limits or removal process.

• Coming this summer: Record-breaking heat and plenty of hurricanes (Grist) - AccuWeather forecasts record-breaking summer heat across US with up to 10 hurricanes, while Trump's budget cuts threaten weather monitoring and energy assistance programs.

• The Green Gender Gap: What’s Love Got to Do With It? (VIDEO) (Moms Clean Air Force) - Research shows women, especially mothers and grandmothers, comprise nearly two-thirds of climate-first voters due to love-driven environmental activism.

• MEMO: What to know about Reconciliation & Massive Giveaways to Big Oil and Polluter CEOs (League of Conservation Voters) - House Republicans propose reconciliation bill offering massive tax breaks and subsidies to fossil fuel companies while weakening environmental protections and drilling regulations.

• TCLP is Meeting the Moment with a Concentrated Strategy (The Chisholm Legacy Project) - Black-led organization restructures to strengthen support for 250+ frontline communities facing systemic challenges in sustainable economy transition.

• Trump Aims to Fast Track Alabama Coal Build-Out, Citing US Need. Nearly All the Coal Is Bound for Export (Inside Climate News) - Trump administration fast-tracks Alabama coal mine expansion for export markets despite promoting it as critical for US needs.

• Scientists Are Reviving Climate and Nature Research Efforts in the Wake of Trump Cuts (Inside Climate News) - Scientists launch independent initiatives to continue climate and nature research after Trump administration terminates federal assessment programs.

• Kane Thornton calls time on 10 years of “intense leadership” as Clean Energy Council chief (RenewEconomy) - Clean Energy Council CEO Kane Thornton to step down in August after leading Australia's peak renewable energy body through decade of significant industry growth and policy reforms.

• Tasmania seeks feedback on how to spin its renewables advantage into green fuel gold (RenewEconomy) - Tasmania launches public consultation on draft Future Clean Fuels Strategy to leverage renewable energy advantage for green hydrogen and alternative fuel development.

• Making EU State Aid Work for Clean Manufacturing (CleanTechnica) - Nine European organizations urge European Commission to overhaul EU state aid rules to better support clean technology development and industrial decarbonization.

• Even in red America, clean energy is booming. But now, huge renewable projects are dead. (Floodlight) - Despite record renewable energy growth in US, $8 billion in clean energy projects canceled amid policy uncertainty and potential tax credit repeals in 2025.

• Net zero by 2050? CT lawmakers try again on climate legislation (CT Mirror) - Connecticut House passes bill targeting net-zero emissions by 2050, creating Clean Economy Council and offering clean energy incentives despite Republican opposition.

• States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy (RenewableEnergyWorld) - 17 states sue Trump administration over executive order halting wind energy development permits and threatening billions in renewable investments.

• Americans’ health at risk as Trump cuts EPA staff to 1980s levels, experts warn (The Guardian) - Trump administration cuts EPA staff to 1980s levels and dismantles research office, raising health and environmental concerns.

• Fix Our Forests Act Doesn’t Fix Forests (The Wildlife News) - Senate's Fix Our Forests Act promotes logging as wildfire solution despite evidence that climate change, not fuel loads, drives large blazes.

• Bridging continents: how Amsterdam’s vision can power Australia’s future (Energy Central) - Amsterdam's smart city transformation model offers blueprint for Australian cities' sustainable development, focusing on circular economy, mobility, and citizen engagement.

• 17 States Sue Trump Over Halt to Wind Energy Projects (POWER Magazine) - 17 states sue Trump administration over nationwide wind energy project suspension, citing unlawful overreach and threat to clean energy development.

• 2024 sea level 'report cards' map futures of US coastal communities (ScienceDaily) - Virginia researchers release 2024 sea level 'report cards' tracking 55 years of data across 36 US coastal communities, showing accelerated rise particularly in Gulf and Southeast states.

• A “green backlash” helped conservatives win in Germany. What happens now? (Grist) - German conservatives win election amid energy price backlash, new Chancellor Merz plans to slow but not reverse renewable energy transition while focusing on cost reduction.

• The National Weather Service is once again translating lifesaving alerts. What happened? (Grist) - National Weather Service reinstates multilingual emergency weather alerts after brief suspension of AI translation services in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Samoan.

• Trump, 24 States Sue New York, Vermont Over Laws Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change (ESGToday) - Trump administration and 24 states file lawsuits against New York and Vermont over laws requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate change damages.

• EU simplifies reporting requirements for Deforestation Regulation (Trellis) - EU relaxes deforestation reporting rules for commodity imports, reducing frequency to yearly submissions and clarifying product scope following industry pressure.

• Donald Trump's dismissal of climate scientists: will it have a global impact? (DW) - Trump administration dismisses 400 climate scientists from National Climate Assessment, threatening US and global climate research capabilities.

• States sue Trump administration over halt on wind energy development (Utility Dive) - 17 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over executive order halting federal wind energy project approvals, citing violations of multiple environmental laws.

• Texas renewables restrictions could increase power prices by 14% in 2035: Aurora (Utility Dive) - Texas legislation restricting renewable energy development could raise power prices 14% by 2035 while reducing grid reliability, according to Aurora Energy Research.

• How Captain Planet cartoons shaped my awareness of the nature crisis (The Conversation) - 1990s cartoon series Captain Planet returns as comic book, highlighting enduring impact of environmental messaging on youth awareness and activism.

• The UK is falling behind in tackling microplastic pollution – here are three ways the government can catch up (The Conversation) - UK lags behind EU and US in microplastic pollution control, lacking national targets and regulations for major emission sources beyond cosmetic microbeads.

• Elected Officials to Protect American Press Conference - National Energy Security Summit - 05-06-25 (EOPA) - Military veterans and elected officials warn that rolling back clean vehicle standards threatens national security, jobs, and climate progress at National Energy Security Summit.

• Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Keynote | Jeremy Hoffman (Groundwork USA) - Climate scientist Jeremy Hoffman reveals direct link between historical redlining practices and increased urban heat vulnerability, showcasing community-led solutions with substantial economic returns.

• Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Keynote | Rozina Kanchwala (Growing Sustainable Communities Conference) - Keynote speaker Rozina Kanchwala demonstrates how art and storytelling can make climate data more emotionally resonant and inspire environmental action through theater, visual art, and other creative mediums.

• San José Mayor Matt Mahan: Live from SF Climate Week (Climate One) - San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan outlines city's climate initiatives including community energy programs, data center heat recovery for housing, and plans for carbon-neutral power by 2030 while addressing equity concerns.

• Webinars on Sweetgreen’s ROI on climate data, new regulations, & the CCDAA (Watershed) - Upcoming webinars explore Sweetgreen's climate data ROI strategies, EU regulatory changes, and California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act implementation.

• House Republican Letter Supports Clean Energy Credits, Nuclear | Impacts of Potential OCED Closure & More (C2ES) - 26 House Republicans urge leadership to preserve clean energy tax credits and nuclear energy support, highlighting growing bipartisan backing for technology-neutral incentives.

• Today: Climate Science 101 Webinar (Covering Climate Now) - Global journalism initiative offers 75-minute webinar on fundamental climate science concepts and reporting for journalists worldwide.

• 100 Days, 100 Ways of Resisting (UUSC) - Grassroots organizations demonstrate 100+ ways of resisting Trump's first 100 days of executive actions through community protection, LGBTQIA+ support, and humanitarian aid initiatives.

• Why Germs Love Our Collective Amnesia (Nautilus) - Scientist reveals how societal amnesia about past disease outbreaks threatens vaccine acceptance and public health, as measles resurges across US states.

• Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet May 16, 2025 (Oregon.gov) - Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council schedules May 16 meeting to review 199MW Muddy Creek solar project extension and discuss battery storage, transmission, and land use policies.

• Why we must still dare to dream of an inclusive world for all (Greenpeace) - Diversity and inclusion expert argues for maintaining hope and collective action despite global rise in discriminatory policies and hate speech targeting marginalized communities.

• Midway Town Council passes resolution opposing Transco’s Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (Appalachian Voices) - North Carolina's Midway Town Council votes 4-1 against Transco's 54-mile gas pipeline project, citing safety concerns and environmental impacts.

• Will the Coalition ditch its nuclear power policy? (RenewEconomy) - Coalition faces pressure to abandon nuclear power policy after election defeat reveals widespread voter rejection of proposed nuclear plants.

• Connecticut Struggles To Reconcile The High Cost Of Electricity With A Push For Renewables (CleanTechnica) - Connecticut lawmakers propose bill to reduce nation's third-highest electricity rates while reducing solar incentives and reclassifying nuclear as renewable energy.

• New Jersey Assembly lawmakers to weigh bills aimed at easing impact of electricity prices (New Jersey Monitor) - New Jersey Assembly considers legislative package to mitigate 20% electricity price surge expected in June through utility profit regulation and ratepayer protection measures.

• Doubling Down on Antagonizing the Oil Industry (Energy Central) - Oil industry critic argues climate movement's bias against hydrogen and carbon capture while favoring solar overlooks technological solutions and creates wasteful legal battles.

• Welcome to the Valley (Energy Central) - Climate change expands Valley fever's range beyond California's Central Valley into new regions, accelerating spread of fungal disease.

• Renewable Portfolio Standards - A solution or a problem? (Energy Central) - Trump administration's shift from Net Zero to energy dominance conflicts with state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards, potentially driving up utility rates and affecting data center locations.

• Tracking older LGBTQ+ people’s health: ‘I hear their voices and their stories’ (Nature) - Dementia researcher Jace Flatt loses $5M in federal grants due to Trump administration's anti-transgender policies, while continuing studies on LGBTQ+ aging and health disparities.

• Government considers making solar carports mandatory for businesses (BusinessGreen) - UK government launches consultation on mandatory solar carport installations for businesses with suitable parking facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

• The sustainability community has fumbled the ball. It’s time for a reset (Trellis) - Sustainability advocates' traditional tactics prove ineffective against Trump administration's environmental rollbacks, requiring strategic reset focused on public engagement and clearer messaging.

• Our public lands must not be sold (High Country News) - Republican-controlled Congress moves to sell public lands to fund tax cuts for wealthy, sparking opposition from conservation groups and most senators.

Renewables

STA's Huasun-powered solar project, Trinasolar's perovskite innovation, LONGi & ENGIE's MENA partnership, Astronergy's TOPCon modules, AIKO's European recognition, AESOLAR's innovation award, Shoals & UGT's 12GW solar plan, Scatec's Egypt hybrid project, Arysun's funding, Vestas' 15MW turbine, La Trobe's solar farm, Ørsted's project cancellation, EDP's Scarlet II Solar Park, and Intersolar Europe 2025.

• "Amphibious" HJT: 13.6 MW of Huasun Solar Panels Energize Thailand (TaiyangNews) - Thailand's rubber manufacturer STA connects 13.6MW hybrid ground-mounted and floating solar installation using Huasun's HJT panels, expected to generate 19.37M kWh annually.

• Breaking Limits: Huasun Energy to Unveil Next-Gen HJT Solar Panels at Intersolar Europe 2025 (TaiyangNews) - Huasun Energy to showcase next-generation HJT solar panels and unveil two groundbreaking innovations at Intersolar Europe 2025, featuring enhanced efficiency and design flexibility.

• Trinasolar Tops Global Perovskite Solar Cell Patent Ranking (TaiyangNews) - Chinese solar giant Trinasolar leads global perovskite solar cell innovation with 481 patent applications, marking significant advancement in next-generation photovoltaic technology.

• LONGi and ENGIE Forge Powerful Partnership to Drive Solar Innovation with Hi-MO 9 BC Technology (TaiyangNews) - LONGi partners with ENGIE to deploy Hi-MO 9 solar modules with 670W power and 24.8% efficiency for utility-scale projects across MENA region.

• Astronergy to shine at Intersolar Europe 2025 with its innovative solar technology (TaiyangNews) - Astronergy to showcase advanced TOPCon solar modules with up to 670Wp power output and 24.8% efficiency at Intersolar Europe 2025.

• AIKO Recognized as Top Brand PV 2025 in Five Leading European Markets (TaiyangNews) - AIKO solar technology awarded Top Brand PV 2025 seal by EUPD Research across five major European markets, reflecting high installer satisfaction and market presence.

• AESOLAR module wins “ Top Innovation Award 2025” in Germany (TaiyangNews) - German solar manufacturer AESOLAR wins EUPD Research's "Top Innovation Award 2025" for its Horizon carport and Terra V vertical bifacial modules featuring N-Type TOPCon technology.

• Shoals & UGT Renewables Join Forces (TaiyangNews) - Shoals Technologies and UGT Renewables sign MoU to develop 12GW of solar projects globally, with initial 600MW deployment in Angola to power 60% of population.

• Scatec Starts Building 1.1 GW Solar-Storage Project In Egypt (TaiyangNews) - Norwegian firm Scatec begins construction of Egypt's first large-scale hybrid 1.1GW solar with 100MW battery storage project, costing $590 million with completion due 2026.

• Arysun Secures US$575,000 in Pre-Seed Funding to Accelerate and Reimagine Solar Adoption in Southeast Asia’s Middle-Class Households (Wavemaker Impact) - Singapore-based climate-tech startup Arysun raises $575K pre-seed funding to provide affordable solar solutions for Southeast Asian middle-class households.

• Vestas installs huge 15 MW wind turbine – first of 64 at German offshore project (RenewEconomy) - Vestas installs first commercial 15MW wind turbine at Germany's 960MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm, featuring innovative noise reduction technology for marine life protection.

• State’s “largest urban solar farm” and battery switches on to help power university (RenewEconomy) - Victoria's largest urban solar farm launches at La Trobe University with 2.9MW solar array and 4.5MWh battery system, targeting 15% campus emissions reduction.

• Wind, solar and batteries push fossil fuels to record lows, but costly coal and hydro keep prices high (RenewEconomy) - Record wind, solar and battery generation pushes fossil fuel use to historic lows in Australian grids while high-priced coal and hydro keep electricity costs elevated.

• Danish firm shelves huge UK windfarm project over rising costs (The Guardian) - Danish wind giant Ørsted cancels 2.4GW Hornsea 4 offshore wind project due to rising supply chain costs and interest rates, jeopardizing UK's renewable energy targets.

• EDP Renewables Brings Second Phase of California Solar Farm Online (Power Magazine) - EDP Renewables launches 200-MW Scarlet II Solar Park with 150-MW battery storage in California, powering 68,000 homes and recycling 62% of construction materials.

• More than 40% of electricity used in Australia’s main power grid at start of year was renewable (The Guardian) - Australia's main power grid hits 43% renewable electricity in Q1 2025, driven by solar and wind growth while coal hits record lows.

• Financial Times Names Solar Landscape One of the “Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas” (Financial Times) - Solar Landscape named among 300 fastest-growing Americas companies after deploying 350 commercial rooftop solar projects across 150M square feet.

• Innovation & Collaboration In Focus At Intersolar Europe 2025 (TaiyangNews) - Intersolar Europe 2025 opens in Munich highlighting AI integration, hybrid systems, and specialized solar applications amid growing energy demands and geopolitical challenges.

Transport

United Airlines invests in SAF, China leads EV market, clear-air turbulence increases, global EV sales rise, US SAF expands, Be.EV transforms petrol station, whale deaths increase, Sweden EV share soars, BYD leads EV sales, Lectric launches XP4 e-bike, cryogenic hydrogen storage advances.

• United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund Invests in Twelve's E-Jet® SAF Technology (Twelve) - United Airlines' Sustainable Flight Fund invests in carbon-to-SAF technology company developing 50,000-gallon annual production facility in Washington state.

• How They Do It in "Foreign Lands" (The Crucial Years) - China leads global EV market with $10,000 starter models while US lags behind with $50,000 gas SUVs as standard, highlighting growing technological divide.

• Scientists Forecast a Big Increase of Clear-Air Turbulence That Could Lead to Bumpier Flights (Inside Climate News) - Scientists predict significant increase in dangerous clear-air turbulence due to climate change-driven vertical wind shear, potentially doubling or quadrupling turbulence on busy flight routes.

• Global EV Sales — EVs Now 21% of World Auto Sales in 2025 (CleanTechnica) - Global electric vehicle sales reach 21% market share in 2025, with BEVs accounting for 67% of all plugin registrations in March.

• U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Takes Off As New Capacity Comes Online (CleanTechnica) - U.S. sustainable aviation fuel production capacity expands to 30,000 barrels per day in early 2025, driven by new facilities in California, Texas, and Nevada.

• Derelict Petrol Station Transforming Into An EV Charging Hub (CleanTechnica) - UK's Be.EV transforms abandoned petrol station into 300kW EV charging hub with 12 chargers and cafe in Manchester, investing £4m in local regeneration.

• Aviation Professionals Call For A New Flight Plan On Emissions (CleanTechnica) - Aviation professionals group 'Call Aviation To Action' demands industry-wide emissions cuts and carbon budgets as air travel projected to double by 2042.

• ‘It’s like putting a whale in a blender’: the rise of deadly ship collisions in Chile (The Guardian) - Chile records world's highest whale mortality from ship collisions, averaging five confirmed deaths yearly with researchers estimating actual toll could be ten times higher.

• Shared mobility: Making travel easier for all (Yale Climate Connections) - Cities and nonprofits develop inclusive shared mobility programs to expand access for elderly, disabled, and low-income users through e-bike libraries, phone-based booking, and subsidized services.

• EVs Take 63.3% Share In Sweden — Renault 5 Starts Climbing (CleanTechnica) - Sweden's EV market share reaches 63.3% in April 2025, led by Volkswagen ID.7, with new affordable models like Renault 5 entering market.

• Top Selling Electric Vehicle Brands Worldwide in March — EV Sales Report (CleanTechnica) - BYD leads global EV sales with 21% exports, while Tesla drops 10% YoY and legacy automakers BMW, VW, and Mercedes post strong March performances.

• Costa Rica’s EV Market in 2024: A Review for the Leader of the Americas (CleanTechnica) - Costa Rica's electric vehicle market grew 100% in 2024 reaching 15.4% market share, led by affordable Chinese models, though growth slowed to 17% in 2025 amid infrastructure challenges.

• Meet The Lectric XP4: A Folding E-Bike That Doesn’t Compromise (CleanTechnica) - Lectric launches XP4 folding e-bike with up to 750W motor, 85-mile range, and hydraulic brakes at $999, featuring integrated safety features and torque-sensing pedal assist.

• Two Roads to a Cleaner Future: EVs vs. Renewable Fuels Explained (Energy Central) - Comprehensive comparison of electric vehicles and renewable fuels shows EVs excel in urban transport while renewable fuels dominate long-distance and heavy transport sectors, suggesting complementary roles in future transportation.

• Cryogenic Hydrogen | Aeronautics (Energy Central) - Researchers develop cryogenic hydrogen storage tank concept for aviation applications, aiming to advance sustainable air travel.