Peter Thiel has officially registered to vote in Florida and is opening a Thiel Capital office in Miami. The move comes just before a key deadline for a proposed California wealth tax, fueling speculation of a broader billionaire migration.
Google is moving fast to deploy a novel energy storage system using compressed carbon dioxide. The “CO2 battery” can store 200 megawatt-hours, aiming to solve renewable energy’s intermittency problem.
Battery maker Hithium has launched what it calls the world’s first full-duration energy storage solution built for AI data centers. The system pairs long-duration lithium batteries with high-rate sodium-ion cells to manage the extreme power needs of AI workloads. It’s a direct response to the growin
America’s biggest nuclear operator just secured a massive federal loan to restart a shuttered reactor. The power? It’s heading to Microsoft’s AI datacenters. But this “nuclear renaissance” comes with serious questions.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has executed its first agreement under the Texas Energy Fund’s Completion Bonus Grant Program, awarding the Lower Colorado River Authority up to $22.56 million for its new 188-MW Timmerman Power Plant. The performance-based grant represents Texas’s aggressive p
Brookfield Renewable Partners is celebrating an $80 billion nuclear partnership between Westinghouse and the U.S. government that could deliver $17.5 billion in upside. The company is also pursuing unfinished nuclear reactors in South Carolina while securing major hydro contracts with tech giants. T
Australia is now offering free electricity to millions during peak solar hours. The government wants people to shift their power usage to midday when solar generation is highest. This could make the grid more stable and benefit renters without solar panels.
GridBeyond is expanding its presence in the Southwest Power Pool with Designer, an AI-powered platform that helps energy asset owners plan and optimize their investments. The tool analyzes market data and project configurations to maximize revenue while balancing goals like carbon reduction.
In a world-first move, Australia’s government is mandating that energy providers offer households three hours of free electricity during daylight hours. The plan aims to utilize excess solar capacity from over 4 million rooftop installations and reduce evening grid strain. The scheme begins in some
Global energy leaders warn that current investment levels can’t meet surging electricity demand driven by AI and data centers. The industry faces critical infrastructure bottlenecks requiring pragmatic solutions.
