Green Energy

Monday, April 27, 2026

Headline News:

“The National Science Board Purge Is A Warning About American Decline” • The members of the National Science Board were dismissed by email from the Presidential Personnel Office. Nature reported that members of the board, which was founded by Congress in 1950, were given no explanation for their termination. [CleanTechnica]

Work in science (ThisisEngineering, Unsplash)

“US Renewable Capacity Set For 80 GW Rise” • Large solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add over 80 GW of new generating capacity in the US by February 2027. Renewable energy’s share of total utility-scale capacity is expected to rise from 33.4% to 36.6% over the period, the US Energy Information Administration said. [reNews]
“Nordex Earnings Surge In ‘positive’ Q1” • Nordex Group reported EBITDA of almost €131 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 64% year on year. The company said this corresponded to an EBITDA margin of 8.2%, compared to 5.5% in the same period last year, reflecting continued margin improvement. Sales reached €1.6 billion in the quarter. [reNews]
“China’s Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches 2,400 GW By End-March” • China’s renewable energy sector continued its rapid expansion in the first quarter of 2026. New installations accounted for the largest part of overall power capacity growth, according to a press briefing by the country’s National Energy Administration. [CGTN]
“Providence, Rhode Island Is Ready To Decarbonize” • Mayor Brett Smiley hopes to position Providence as a national leader in the green economy. The Mayor and a group of stakeholders have announced a $3 million proposal to unveil the city’s first green revolving fund, designed to dedicate City funds to renewable energy and decarbonization. [CleanTechnica]

Headline News:

“Six US Cities Powered Entirely By Renewable Energy Sources Like Wind, Solar, And Hydro” • The shift toward the use of sustainable energy sources is a profound transition in the energy system in the US. Here are six towns and cities in the US that are successfully using renewable energy for their electricity supplies, doing away with fossil fuels. [MSN]

“Renewables Now Cheaper And More Secure Than Fossil Fuels, UN Chief Says” • Global clean energy investment hit $2.2 trillion, as UN Secretary-General António Guterres says that renewable energy can deliver what fossil fuels never could: real and lasting energy security. The world is moving away from imported fuels and toward clean energy. [Microgrid Media]
“Powerful El Niño, Projected To Be 2°C Warmer Than Normal, Puts 2026 On Track For Second Warmest Year” • Scientists have developed a new model purporting to skillfully predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months ahead of time. Experts say it shows 2026 could be the second warmest year ever, with a 19% chance to be the warmest year on record. [Euronews]
“Should We Dam The Bering Strait To Keep The AMOC From Collapsing?” • Scientists in the Netherlands this week published a study that examines whether building a dam across the Bering Strait would help keep the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, better known as AMOC, from collapsing. You’re not worried about it? Put on a sweater! [CleanTechnica]
“Volunteers Work To Expand The Healthy Reach To Trees” • In a park in Newport, Rhode Island, many native trees are crowded out by invasive plants, killed by disease, or eaten by wild animals. This year, in a new effort, the Newport Tree Conservancy wants to dig up native seedlings, nurture them, and replant them later to improve their chances. [ABC News]

Headline News:

“Europe Pushes Offshore Wind Expansion” • Europe is seeking to accelerate offshore wind deployment to deliver homegrown and secure renewable electricity at scale. Governments and industry are meeting at WindEurope Annual Event 2026 in Madrid to turn commitments made at the North Sea Summit into action, WindEurope said. [reNews]

Offshore wind farm (WindEurope image)

“‘Energy Crisis Will Hit Prices For Months Or Even Years,’ Says Commissioner Jørgensen” • The EU’s leading energy official cautioned that the severe energy crisis triggered by the US and Israel against Iran is likely to drive up prices for months, if not years. EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said the war costs Europe €500 million per day. [Euronews]
“Supreme Court Rules For Michigan In Its Fight To Shut Down An Aging Energy Pipeline” • The Supreme Court ruled that Michigan’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court. The pipeline moved crude oil and natural gas liquids under the Straits of Mackinac, since 1953. [ABC News]
“CATL Announces Six-Minute Charging Time For Latest Battery” • News of battery technology advances are coming thick and fast these days. Now, for drivers who live in cold climates, BYD says its new battery needs only twelve minutes to bring a battery to 97% charged when the temperature outside is -30º C. That is pretty stunning news. [CleanTechnica]
“Europeans Overestimate Energy Independence” • A study commissioned by Ørsted found that Europeans overestimate the extent to which their countries are energy independent, and they underestimate the fossil fuels they import. About a third believe their country is self-sufficient in energy, but over 50% of Europe’s energy use depends on imports. [reNews]