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 […]
A new regulatory filing in the European Union shows that several major carmakers will not join the 2026 carbon credit pool led by Tesla. The filing lists Stellantis, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Subaru Corporation as absent from the Tesla-led alliance for the coming compliance year. The change highlights an important shift in the European auto […]
The United States is stepping up its push for small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Philippines. In mid-February 2026, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced $2.7 million in technical assistance for Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN). The work will review advanced U.S. SMR designs and create an implementation roadmap for what could become the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Meta Platforms Inc., the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with renewable energy developer MN8 Energy LLC. Under the deal, the tech giant will buy 100% of the electricity generated by MN8’s 80 megawatt (MW) Walker Solar Project in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. The agreement marks the first […]