BYD (1211.HK Stock) made headlines for three different reasons. The company reported record overseas sales, outlined plans to introduce solid-state batteries, and announced a new policy tied to its driver-assistance technology. On the surface, these developments appear unrelated. However, together they tell a larger story about where BYD is heading. The Chinese automaker is no […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals. Lithium carbonate prices in China have risen close to their highest levels in years, officially passing the 200,000 CNY mark on May 12. While prices have since dropped to around 170,000 CNY per tonne or about $25,306 USD, this sharp bounce keeps lithium in a high-price bracket. This […]
Gatwick Airport Limited (GAL) is enhancing its climate efforts by investing in nature-based carbon removal projects across England. The airport has teamed up with Kent Wildlife Trust and Somerset Wildlife Trust to restore damaged land and lower carbon emissions that can’t yet be eliminated from its operations. This initiative builds on Gatwick’s long-standing commitment to […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a global sports event that is becoming a large-scale test of clean energy use in public infrastructure. A key feature of the tournament is the energy design of its stadiums. Out of the 16 World Cup 2026 host stadiums, 13 are already powered by clean energy through a mix […]
Google has signed a 15-year agreement to purchase 200 megawatts (MW) of solar power from the Solstice Solar project in Oklahoma, developed by Enlight Renewable Energy. The project will supply clean electricity to support Google’s growing data center operations in the region. The facility is planned as a 250 MWdc solar project and could eventually […]
The aluminum industry faces pressure to cut emissions while meeting the growing demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics. In this setting, Rio Tinto has achieved an important milestone in its low-carbon aluminum efforts. The mining giant has started commissioning its $1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at the Arvida complex in Quebec, Canada. […]
Elon Musk wants SpaceX and Tesla (TSLA stock) teams to build 100 gigawatts of solar power manufacturing capacity in the US. He wants to do that within three years. Industry reports say this plan could reshape America’s solar market if the companies can pull it off. The plan is huge. Module manufacturing grew more than […]
Microsoft has signed a new solar energy agreement with U.S. energy company Avangrid, a member of the Iberdrola Group. The deal adds another large renewable energy project to Microsoft’s growing clean power portfolio. The agreement covers the Bluebird Solar project in Klickitat County, Washington. The facility will have a capacity of 140 megawatts direct current […]
Japan’s forestry sector is facing a deep crisis. Falling timber prices, an aging workforce, and shrinking rural populations are leaving large parts of the country’s forests abandoned or poorly managed. Now, carbon credits are emerging as a possible lifeline that could help restore forests, support local economies, and strengthen Japan’s climate goals. According to reporting […]