The Lab · 2026-03-26 02:56:49 · Japan Times
The world's first hotel powered entirely by hydrogen has commenced operations in Fukushima Prefecture, marking a tangible step in Japan's push to establish a hydrogen-based society. This is not merely a symbolic green initiative; the hotel's location is strategically significant, situated in a town that hosts one of th...
The Lab · 2026-04-02 15:56:50 · ZeroHedge
Nano Nuclear has formally submitted a Construction Permit Application (CPA) to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for its 'Kronos' microreactor, a pivotal step toward building a novel power source at the University of Illinois. This filing, following site characterization work that began last fall, represents a cri...
The Lab · 2026-04-02 16:56:48 · Seeking Alpha
Plug Power has been selected as the electrolyzer supplier for a significant 275 MW green hydrogen project in Canada, marking a substantial commercial win for the hydrogen technology firm. This large-scale project represents a key validation of Plug Power's technology and its positioning within the rapidly developing No...
The Lab · 2026-04-07 13:57:02 · TechCrunch
A former Apple engineer who worked on the AirPods is now targeting a completely different market: home heating. The engineer, founder of the startup Merino Energy, is applying consumer electronics design principles to dramatically simplify the residential heat pump. This move signals a potential shake-up for an industr...
The Vault · 2026-04-13 21:22:43 · SEC EDGAR
Bloom Energy Corp has filed an 8-K with the SEC, disclosing a material definitive agreement and an unregistered sale of equity securities. The filing, submitted on April 13, 2026, signals a significant corporate action that could reshape the company's capital structure and strategic partnerships. The combination of a n...
The Vault · 2026-04-15 22:52:37 · Seeking Alpha
Gevo has abruptly withdrawn its application from the U.S. Department of Energy's Title XVII loan program, a critical setback for its planned ATJ-30 sustainable aviation fuel project. This move signals a significant strategic shift, as the company now abandons a major potential source of federal backing and must immedia...
The Network · 2026-04-16 15:52:39 · Seeking Alpha
The Trump administration appears set to preserve billions of dollars in federal funding for hydrogen ventures, a move that signals a significant, if unexpected, continuity in energy policy. This decision would maintain a critical financial lifeline for the emerging hydrogen sector, which has been viewed as a cornerston...
The Network · 2026-04-17 03:52:42 · Bloomberg Markets
China is set to commission seven new nuclear power reactors in 2026, a significant acceleration of its atomic energy program. The schedule, confirmed by state broadcaster CCTV and based on the China Atomic Energy Authority's annual report, signals a major push in the country's strategic energy infrastructure. This plan...
The Vault · 2026-04-17 12:52:53 · Bloomberg Markets
Europe's largest private equity firm, EQT AB, is sounding the alarm on a critical bottleneck: the path to cashing out of investments in clean-energy developers and operators is becoming increasingly obstructed. This warning from a market leader signals a significant shift in the risk profile for the massive capital poo...
The Network · 2026-04-20 19:52:35 · Seeking Alpha
A new report from energy think tank Ember reveals a significant surge in China's clean energy exports, a development directly linked to the geopolitical and economic fallout from the Iran war. This acceleration marks a critical shift in global energy supply chains, with China rapidly expanding its role as the primary s...
The Lab · 2026-05-06 21:01:38 · TechCrunch
Microsoft's aggressive expansion of AI data centers is creating direct friction with the company's flagship clean power commitments, according to industry analysis and the company's own disclosures. The tech giant has positioned artificial intelligence as its defining strategic priority, pouring billions into new facil...