Yamanashi hydrogen hub: Governor Kotaro Nagasaki aims for his prefecture to lead on hydrogen deployment knowledge; this note outlines his background.

CPS Energy’s expanded community solar program with Big Sun Solar lets CPS account holders buy 620‑watt panels for $1,240 and sell power at 10¢/kWh.

Baseload Capital named a new CEO and is pivoting toward geothermal partnerships, Sladjana Djunisic reported for Renewables Now on Aug 20, 2026.

Central Asia blackout began when two Toktogul hydropower generators shut on Aug 14; Kyrgyz Energy Ministry says a special commission will investigate.

Hydrogen fuel cell vs lithium‑ion battery: In 2026 batteries lead in efficiency and cost for cars; hydrogen fits long‑haul trucking and seasonal storage.

Ohio Power Siting Board approved permits for a Chestnut Run gas plant and a 280-megawatt brownfield solar farm, listing acreage, panels, job counts and pending appeals.

Ormat EGS aims to deliver baseload geothermal for hyperscaler AI demand, scaling from 1.85 GW toward multi-hundred-MW EGS projects and batteries.

Utah energy policy has captured DOE attention as the department shifts to adding baseload capacity; Curt Coccodrilli says geothermal and coal are central

Tanaka Clean Planet investment: Tanaka Precious Metal Group announced on 20 August 2026 it invested in Clean Planet Inc to back Quantum Hydrogen Energy.

AFK EBIT rose sharply in Q2 2026 despite a 2% revenue decline, driven by hydropower and margin gains at ENRX and Tekna; liquidity stood at NOK 2.6bn.