Compressed air energy storage cleared for Broken Hill mini‑grid

AEMO approved Hydrostor’s 200 MW, 1,600 MWh Silver City compressed-air storage at Potosi mine near Broken Hill, enabling local wind and solar backup.

Michael J. Coren’s first Future Coach column recounts driving a solar car on the California coast and reporting sunlight supplied the vehicle’s energy.

VVTA put 13 hydrogen fuel cell buses into service while RTA opened a Clean Energy hydrogen station and bought five buses with $4.89 million in 5339 funds.

IMO Net‑Zero Framework aims net‑zero by ~2050 with a two‑tier CO2 price ($100/$380), fuel mandates — could raise U.S. trade costs and draw FMC review.

Fervo is pursuing the first commercially operated enhanced geothermal center in the U.S., targeting a Utah project discussed on CNBC’s Closing Bell

Bentley Torcal targets more than 838 hp, sub‑three‑second 0–60 and a 373‑mile WLTP range; the SUV debuts 23 September 2026 with US sales due in 2027.

Equinor battery storage 100MW/200MWh Texas project has begun commercial operation, adding 200MWh of dispatchable capacity to the US power system.

Valentin Dupont of Ocean Energy Europe argues marine energy can boost energy security and industry in Europe, citing 16 pre-commercial farms and 250MW

IRENA finds battery storage is key for West Africa mini-grids, enabling a near-term 568 MW market across four countries and nearly USD 25 billion in value.

1414 Degrees secures 100% of Aurora Energy Precinct by buying Vast Solar Aurora for $350,000; it advances a 140MW/280MWh BESS, grid access and up to 1GW