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Solar panels installed in 2020 could supply 21% of solar silver by 2035
Rystad Energy's recycling math, plus new panel-recycling techniques, turn retired clean-energy hardware into a supply source with a schedule.
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Massachusetts queue delays put 2027 solar tax credits at risk
Catalyst Power says a Massachusetts project tied to a 2029 upgrade could lose 30% to 50% of ITC value before grid work is done.
Only 33% of utility executives call asset management advanced, IFS survey finds
IFS surveyed 850 utility executives, and nearly half say siloed operational data holds them back.
Siemens Canada to build a digital twin of Rock Tech's Ontario lithium converter
Siemens Canada will develop a digital twin for Rock Tech's planned Red Rock Converter and support the DFS, expected to be finalized by mid-December 2026.
Blue Energy asks NRC to approve building the gas portion of its Texas plant first
Blue Energy's NRC filing for its Texas project asks for approval to build the gas portion and balance of plant before the nuclear reactors.
Importers paid roughly $75 billion for Chinese batteries and grid equipment in 2026's first seven months
Importers paid roughly $75 billion for Chinese batteries and grid gear in 2026's first seven months, versus around $19.4 billion for solar, Ember data shows.
Disconnected data can delay recognizing fuel-quality issues, Titan Cloud says
Titan Cloud describes how disconnected tank, delivery and maintenance data can delay recognition of fuel-quality problems, and explains its approach to earlier alerts.
Titan Cloud describes organized fuel theft across multiple sites
Titan Cloud speakers describe coordinated fuel-theft scenarios across multiple sites and explain how operators can investigate discrepancies in tank and dispenser data.
Titan Cloud says disconnected repair records obscure charger status
Titan Cloud says disconnected systems can leave CPOs unsure whether repaired chargers are back in service.
EV charging needs connected maintenance workflows, Titan Cloud says
Titan Cloud says EV charging is complex and manual processes can be hard to manage profitably.
Titan Cloud argues for connecting forecourt maintenance to store profitability
Titan Cloud’s David Cornish describes how asset records, warranties and contractor performance can inform maintenance decisions across fuel and convenience sites.
UK storage support scheme could cut battery project returns by up to 2.7 points
LCP Delta puts the UK cap-and-floor's hit to battery returns at 0.5 to 2.7 points, depending on baseline. Italy and Germany show rules setting returns too.
DNV expects half of new solar plants to include batteries by the mid-2030s
DNV forecasts solar-plus-storage attach rates rising from 6.6% to about half by the mid-2030s, and its GPM unit is expanding hybrid EMS software to match.
Bestway Cement now gets over a quarter of its plant power from solar
A Pakistani cement plant gets over a quarter of its electricity from 26 MW of solar, with 6.34 MW more due by year end, the Financial Times reports.
Shell is the first Gulf operator cleared to self-approve offshore drone flights
Shell flew a drone-in-a-box system from its Mars floating production unit under an FAA approval no other US Gulf operator holds, JPT reports.
Power and utility deals hit a record $205 billion in the first half of 2026
Deloitte counts 92 deals and a record $205 billion in H1 2026. PwC says buyers are paying for one thing: power that can be delivered fast.
NextEra Advances Duane Arnold Nuclear Restart With Federal Loan
NextEra secured a $1.9B federal loan and FERC approval to reconnect Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant, backed by a 25-year Google power deal.
India Order Could Free Up 15.7 GW of Renewable Grid Access
India's regulator told renewable firms to give up transmission rights or post bigger bank guarantees if idle, a move Reuters says could free 15.7 GW.
India's Evening Power Deficit Persists Despite Record Solar Capacity Growth
India hit record electricity demand above 270 gigawatts in May 2026, with evening shortfalls even as solar capacity has expanded rapidly, Reuters reported.
Petrobras Subsea Tender Draws $1.4 Billion in Bids
Petrobras' subsea riser tender drew bids worth about $1.4 billion, Upstream reported, alongside separate offshore awards and mooring-chain work in 2026.
HFT Stores Battery and Charger Best Practices
Harbor Freight Stores best practices.
Grid OEMs are racing to build in the U.S., but transformers still take 2–3 years
New U.S. factory expansions target transformers, breakers and HV cable, but lead times, materials and labor still shape utility schedules.
Lead time is the new design constraint for transformers, breakers, and HV cable
Grid OEMs are adding U.S. capacity for transformers, breakers, and HV cable. For utility buyers, delivery, factory slots, and acceptance testing are now part of
Europe’s diesel premium just broke $100 a barrel, and logistics budgets will feel it first
Financial Times data shows Europe’s diesel crack spread topping $100 a barrel. Expect faster fuel-surcharge resets, tougher bid math, and more pressure to lock
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Daniel Dutesco on the Power of Shared Knowledge at IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026
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Grain Facility Automation Upgrade Saves $100K
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