South Africa has significantly revised its 2,000 MW gas-to-power procurement program, increasing the minimum load factor to 50% and aligning pricing with global LNG markets. The new bid submission deadline is now May 29, 2026, pushing commercial operation likely beyond 2030.
In a world-first move, Australia will mandate that energy providers give households free electricity during peak solar hours. The plan aims to rebalance a grid overwhelmed by rooftop solar and accelerate the shift away from coal and gas.
Behavioral energy programs are no longer just about saving kilowatt-hours. They’re becoming sophisticated tools for managing peak demand and building grid resilience through psychological insights rather than hardware.
France’s Dracula Technologies has extended its Series A to €30 million to accelerate production of battery-free IoT solutions. The funding will quadruple manufacturing capacity for organic photovoltaic modules that harvest ambient indoor light.
Major copper mine accidents and operational challenges are creating significant supply constraints that will impact refined production through 2026. The International Copper Study Group has dramatically revised its forecasts, predicting a market deficit after two years of surplus as mine growth stalls.
The global copper market faces a significant supply deficit in 2026 despite slowing demand growth, according to reports from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG). The industry organization has dramatically reversed its previous surplus projections, now forecasting a 150,000-metric-ton shortfall that reflects what analysts suggest is an unusually severe year for mine disruptions.
The global energy transition has dramatically slowed as fossil fuel consumption surges, according to industry analysis. Natural gas and coal are experiencing unexpected growth while net-zero commitments fade from prominence. Energy experts point to multiple geopolitical and economic factors reshaping global energy priorities.
The optimistic push toward net-zero emissions that dominated climate discussions just a few years ago has significantly diminished, according to recent analysis from energy experts. Sources indicate that while renewable energy continues to expand, fossil fuels—particularly natural gas and coal—are experiencing substantial growth worldwide.
Two landmark exhibitions, RE+ South Africa 2026 and the Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition 2027, are poised to reshape South Africa’s industrial and renewable energy landscape. These events will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and solution providers to address critical sector challenges. The initiatives build on Montgomery Group Africa’s proven track record in delivering high-value industrial exhibitions.
South Africa’s industrial and clean energy sectors are poised for transformation with the announcement of two landmark exhibitions scheduled for 2026 and 2027, according to industry reports. The exclusive breakfast launch event held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre provided industry leaders with their first look at RE+ South Africa 2026 and the Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition (CITE) 2027.
Google has announced support for a new natural gas power plant in Illinois featuring carbon capture technology. The move comes as the tech giant faces rising electricity demands from its expanding AI operations and data centers.
Google has signed an agreement to support development of the Broadwing Energy Center, a 400-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Illinois that will incorporate carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, according to the company’s announcement. The project represents Google’s first direct investment in carbon capture infrastructure and signals a strategic shift as the company grapples with soaring electricity demands from its artificial intelligence initiatives and data center expansion.
Google has secured its first U.S. power purchase agreement from a natural gas facility using carbon capture technology, according to reports. The project aims to provide cleaner electricity for the company’s expanding Midwest data centers while addressing grid capacity constraints.
Google has entered into what sources describe as the first corporate agreement to purchase electricity from a U.S. power plant utilizing carbon capture and storage technology. According to reports, the deal will help fuel the company’s data centers across the Midwest region as demand for computational power, particularly for artificial intelligence applications, continues to surge.
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