Oregon-based Element 1 Corp. and Taiwan's Aurosi Precision Co., Ltd. have partnered to deploy up to 2 MW of methanol-to-hydrogen driven PEM fuel cell solutions in an off-grid data center project in Taiwan, aiming to provide clean and reliable energy for high-demand server farms. The partnership leverages Element 1's compact reformers and Aurosi's manufacturing expertise to harness methanol into on-demand hydrogen, powering PEM fuel cells for zero-emission electricity. The project addresses the strain on Taiwan's data centers, sustainability deadlines, and grid limitations, offering a reliable and elegant solution for clean energy production.
Hydrostor has signed a 50 MW/400 MWh offtake agreement with California Community Power for its Willow Rock Energy Storage Center, providing firm capacity to six community choice aggregator members. The project is an advanced compressed air energy storage facility designed to deliver eight hours of continuous discharge to the grid. It will support reliable long-duration energy storage in California using domestic content and minimal resources.
EnergyAustralia's 50 MW/245 MWh Stage 1 Hallett battery energy storage system has reached financial close, is set to be completed by mid-2027, and will eventually expand in a Stage 2 phase. The project is co-located with a gas-fired power station 210 km north of Adelaide and utilizes existing infrastructure. The expansion will provide five hours of storage and support local jobs while strengthening South Australia's power system.
Stanwell Corporation's 300MW/600MWh Tarong battery energy storage system began commercial operations in Queensland, providing a new level of grid stability and renewable energy support. The 300MW facility is one of the largest in Australia. Commercial operation marks the completion of a significant project for the state-owned energy company.
UNSW researchers have developed a thermal-aware tracking algorithm that reduces solar module temperatures by up to 7.7°C during clipping and curtailment periods, slowing degradation without lowering AC output, while also reducing cumulative UV exposure. The strategy was tested in Chile's Atacama Desert and found to improve durability without compromising AC output.
PowerBank Corp. reported $22.3 million in revenue for the second half of 2025, up from $19.2 million last year, with gross profit reaching $8.1 million and a narrowed net loss to $6.7 million. The company secured new credit facilities totaling $8 million to expand its project pipeline, including grid interconnection deposits and equipment procurement. This is part of a larger push into space solar AI computing initiatives.
Vietnam has achieved a breakthrough with its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology, marking a turning point for energy storage across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country is overcoming challenges to deploy BESS solutions, setting an example for other ASEAN countries to follow. This development is expected to have significant implications for the region's transition to renewable energy sources.
Governor Mikie Sherrill is exploring ways to reduce utility bills for New Jersey residents without hindering the state's clean energy progress, potentially tapping into clean-energy funds to provide financial support. The goal is to balance the need for affordable electricity with the push for renewable energy sources. Sherrill signed two executive orders during her inaugural speech in January, including one related to this effort.
India's renewable energy transition has progressed significantly, with its solar installed capacity growing from less than 3 GW in 2014 to over 130 GW in 2023. India is now focusing on long-term reliability and durability in its solar energy projects, adopting efficient and integrated approaches to deploy renewable energy. The country aims to make the most of its existing megawatts by implementing intelligent use cases, driven by advances in technology such as high-performance solar panels and artificial intelligence-based monitoring.
A 100-GW solar cell factory in the US could stimulate demand for upstream components and serve as a hub for module assembly, potentially re-establishing the country as a technology leader. The factory's production capacity would be comparable to that of existing global giants like China, Japan, and South Korea. If built, such a facility would significantly impact the global solar industry landscape.
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