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Australia Sets Record in Clean Energy Investment and Battery Storage in Q1 2025

Australia’s clean energy sector hit a significant milestone in Q1 2025. It saw a surge in investments and rapid growth in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With AUD 3.6 billion in funding—a 56% increase from last year—this growth shows progress toward a stronger, renewable energy grid. Why Clean Energy Investments Are Rising in Australia Investor […]

Powering Up Japan: NTT’s Big Bet on Battery Storage Sparks a Greener Grid

Telecom giant NTT Group’s energy subsidiary, NTT Anode Energy, has officially launched its energy storage business by commissioning 3 high-voltage grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Japan. Together, these installations provide 15.3 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage capacity. This development is key for Japan. It helps bring more renewable energy, like wind and solar, […]

Microsoft Buys 60,000 Soil Carbon Credits from Indigo’s Largest Carbon Crop

In a major step toward scaling soil-based carbon removal, Microsoft has purchased 60,000 soil carbon credits from Indigo Ag. The credits come from Indigo’s fourth and largest carbon crop, officially issued in April by the Climate Action Reserve (CAR). This latest transaction follows Microsoft’s initial 40,000-credit purchase last June, strengthening its long-term commitment to high-integrity […]

Code Meets Climate: Verra and Hedera Team Up to Digitally Transform Carbon Markets

A new partnership between carbon standards body Verra and blockchain technology platform Hedera Guardian sets the stage for a more transparent and scalable future for global carbon markets. The collaboration seeks to update how carbon credit projects are managed, monitored, and verified. This will make the process quicker, easier, and more aligned with environmental goals. […]

Trump’s New EOs Revive Nuclear: Fast Reactors, Big Promises, and a Race Against Time

President Donald Trump has signed a set of executive orders aimed at reviving and reshaping the U.S. nuclear energy industry. The orders, signed on May 23, 2025, are designed to speed up reactor development, reduce regulatory hurdles, boost domestic uranium production, and overhaul the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). These actions occur as global competition […]

South Korea Eyes Solar Power Supremacy by 2035: Can This Shift Outshine Nuclear in Just a Decade?

South Korea is on track for a major clean energy milestone. Solar power is expected to become cheaper than nuclear energy between 2030 and 2035. Rapid improvements in solar panel efficiency and lower installation costs are driving this change. By 2035, solar is projected to lead the nation’s power generation. This shift supports a national […]