renewable energy
Dominion Energy Can Resume $11 Billion Virginia Wind Project After Court Win
Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE: D) can restart construction on its offshore wind project in Virginia while continuing its legal fight against a federal stop-work order. A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, issued a preliminary injunction that blocks the government from enforcing the order. Judge Rules in Favor of Dominion United States District Judge Jamar Walker…
The $15 Billion Risk in the Solar Industry
Solar panels are helping fight climate change, no doubt about it. But there’s a hidden issue. Most panels are basically made to be thrown away. By 2050, we could see as much as 250 million metric tons of solar waste. That’s from panels installed in the 2000s and 2010s reaching the end of their life.…
Africa’s EV Opportunity: The Market the World Is Overlooking
Vehicle numbers in Africa are set to double by 2050. That is faster than anywhere else in the world. The real question is not if mobility will grow but how it will happen. A new study from ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute suggests electric vehicles may become cheaper than gas cars in many…
From Energy Hog to Grid Helper: AI Data Centers in Action
AI is growing really fast and, well, that is creating a problem for electricity grids. Data centers that run AI models use a ton of power. That can make it harder for utilities to keep the lights on, literally, and to keep prices stable. Most solutions so far have been to build new power plants…
Meta’s AI Drive Shows How Tech Is Powering the Energy Race
Meta is betting big on nuclear. On Friday, it announced agreements with three nuclear companies. One of them is backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The goal? Power its Prometheus supercluster at a new Ohio data center. The system is expected to go live in 2026. The partners are Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo. All three…
