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Renewables Plus Storage Surge as Battery Costs Drop Record Low, BNEF Reports

Battery energy storage has entered a new era. Costs have fallen to historic lows, and deployments are accelerating across major markets. According to BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) Levelized Cost of Electricity 2026 report, the economics of grid storage shifted dramatically in 2025 — even as other clean energy technologies became more expensive. The global benchmark cost for […]

TotalEnergies and AllianzGI Team Up on $580M Battery Storage Push in Germany

TotalEnergies agreed to sell a 50% stake in a large portfolio of battery storage projects in Germany to Allianz Global Investors. The move includes an investment of about €500 million, or over $580 million. This funding will go toward large-scale battery storage infrastructure, a landmark deal in Europe’s energy transition. The partnership underlines growing investor […]

ChatGPT vs Claude AI: Carbon Footprints, Pentagon Deal, and Energy Impact

In late February 2026, OpenAI reached a deal that allows its artificial intelligence (AI) tools run inside the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) classified computer systems. CEO Sam Altman said this deal includes safety limits on mass surveillance and use in weapons systems. The announcement came shortly after the Trump administration ordered U.S. agencies to […]

Japan’s J-Credit Scheme Powers New Era of Sustainable Rice in Fukushima’s Hirono Town

On February 16, Hirono Town signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Fager Co., Ltd. to promote decarbonized agriculture and strengthen the local rice brand. The agreement focused on cutting greenhouse gas emissions while improving rice quality and farmer incomes. Hirono’s mayor, Kazuma Komatsu, and Fager’s CEO, Takahiro Ishizaki, formalized the deal at a ceremony marking […]

Nickel Prices Hit $18,000 in 2026 Amid Global Oversupply, US Boosts Domestic Supply Chain

Disseminated on behalf of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation. nickel Price Analysis Today Nickel futures rallied as markets priced in Indonesia’s tightened 2026 ore quotas, sparking supply concerns that overshadowed earlier geopolitical jitters. Robust purchasing activity from China’s electric vehicle battery sector and stainless steel mills provided fundamental support, triggering a technical rebound from recent lows. […]

Microsoft Secures 1.8M Carbon Credits from Africa’s Rainforest Builder

Microsoft is doubling down on nature-based carbon removal, and this time in West Africa. The tech giant has signed a long-term offtake agreement with Rainforest Builder, a fully integrated tropical forest restoration company, to support Project Buffalo in Sierra Leone. The deal will deliver up to 1.8 million carbon removal credits over 15 years, making […]