Project Glasswing is a coalition of 12 major technology companies using new frontier artificial intelligence (AI) to find and fix critical software vulnerabilities, which could have serious implications for the power sector. The initiative aims to identify and patch vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them, addressing a growing threat to power grid security. The project's technology infrastructure implications are immediate and pressing for power companies and grid operators.
Solar PV and geothermal hybrid systems can provide a more reliable and versatile solution to security concerns in renewable energy systems, as they combine the benefits of both technologies. Geothermal power can be particularly beneficial for countries with excellent solar resources, and recent research suggests that it could play a key role in accelerating the use of renewables. The global geothermal potential is estimated to be the third largest renewable energy resource.
Data centers will appear on the ballot in 2026, with some cities and counties attempting to ban or restrict their construction due to growing concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact. The first test of this proposal came in June 2023 when voters in Boulder County, Colorado rejected a measure aimed at reducing data center growth. Cities such as San Francisco, California are now considering similar measures to address the rapid expansion of data centers fueled by AI technology.
India leads China in solar additions with 44.6 GW added in one fiscal year, surpassing China's growth and putting India at 150.26 GW of installed solar by March 31, 2026, while the US lags badly behind.
Aventon's Level 3 and Pace 4 Smart e-bikes are available starting from $1,599. Bluetti is offering up to 54% discounts on power stations with exclusive codes, while Anker's SOLIX power station has a 72-hour sale with bundles starting at $1,994. EcoFlow also has a 72-hour flash sale with up to 57% off power stations starting from $284.
Tesla has added Sunwoda as its fifth global EV battery cell supplier, with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells already shipping on Shanghai-built vehicles for export markets. The move aims to diversify the company's battery supply chain and reduce costs amid automotive gross margins dropping to around 15%. This is part of Tesla's efforts to address margin pressure as they peaked at 27% in 2021.
Sweden aims to install approximately 5.5 GW of solar power by connecting 21,600 grid-connected solar plants in 2025, which is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of around 13.4% of Swedish households. The pace of solar installations in Sweden is slowing, with a 15% increase in installed capacity in 2025 compared to 2024 levels. Large-scale solar plants are expected to drive growth in the coming years.
Search4Solar has connected suppliers with installers and EPC companies across European markets, sourcing over 150,000 used photovoltaic modules in 2025. The platform provides direct access to repowering projects for used PV modules, which are increasingly becoming available as older installations are upgraded. As the secondary market for used modules grows, Search4Solar aims to support the development of this growing industry.
Ontario has approved 12 solar projects totaling 915 MW and two wind projects totaling 400 MW, representing over 1.3 GW of new capacity to be added to its grid, enough power for more than 350,000 homes. The projects include at least 50% Indigenous equity ownership and will contribute to a cumulative annual output of over 3 TWh.
Lion Energy and American Battery Factory have formed a partnership to provide US-made lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage system (BESS) equipment, enabling recent 4.5GWh offtake agreements for off-grid applications in the United States.
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