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South Africa Streamlines Residential Solar Registration in Regulatory Shift

South Africa’s power utility Eskom has reportedly eased registration requirements for residential solar and battery installations. The changes allow qualified electricians to approve systems under existing safety frameworks, reducing previous engineering requirements.

Regulatory Shift for Renewable Energy

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has reportedly simplified registration processes for residential solar and battery energy systems, according to anticorruption organization OUTA. Sources indicate the changes represent a significant reduction in bureaucratic requirements for homeowners adopting small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) solutions.

by Elijah Porter
EnergyInnovationTechnology

Solar Power Set to Dominate Global Energy Mix by Century’s End, Reports Indicate

Solar power has become the world’s cheapest electricity source with installation costs dropping 90% in 15 years. Energy experts predict solar will dominate global energy supply despite current challenges in storage and grid infrastructure.

Solar’s Rapid Ascent in Global Energy Markets

Solar electricity is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with total generation capacity doubling between 2022 and 2024 to supply 7% of the world’s electricity, according to energy analysts. The first half of 2025 marked a historic turning point as wind and solar combined generated more power than coal for the first time, making renewables the world’s leading electricity source.

by Aaron Vale
EnergyInnovationTechnology

Cross-Sector Coalition Urges UK Government to Incorporate Low-Carbon Ammonia in Hydrogen Policy Overhaul

A coalition of 12 major industry associations has issued an open letter demanding recognition of low-carbon ammonia’s role in the UK’s decarbonization efforts. The groups argue that ammonia is essential for achieving climate targets and maintaining industrial competitiveness.

Industry Leaders Push for Ammonia Recognition in UK Energy Policy

A coalition of twelve prominent industry organizations has called on the UK government to explicitly integrate low-carbon ammonia into the country’s Hydrogen Strategy, according to an open letter sent to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The signatories, representing energy, transport, and industrial sectors, reportedly emphasize ammonia’s critical role in decarbonizing energy-intensive industries and enhancing national energy security.

by Aaron Vale
EnergyScienceTechnology

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Dynamic Spin Behavior in Lithium Battery Material

Scientists have discovered dynamic spin disproportionation in LiNiO2 that changes with temperature. The findings could impact battery technology and nickelate material research.

Dynamic Spin Behavior Discovered in Battery Material

Researchers have uncovered a complex, temperature-dependent spin disproportionation phenomenon in lithium nickel oxide (LiNiO2), according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. The research reveals that nickel ions in this important battery material dynamically fluctuate between three distinct spin states, with significant implications for energy storage technology and fundamental material science.

by Elijah Porter
EnergyInnovationTechnology

Repurposed Jet Engines Become Unlikely Power Source for AI Data Centers

In an unexpected energy solution, data centers supporting artificial intelligence operations are adopting repurposed aircraft engines for power generation. These modified jet turbines can produce up to 48 megawatts each, providing immediate electricity where traditional utilities can’t keep pace. The approach offers both temporary and long-term power solutions for energy-intensive computing facilities.

Aviation Technology Meets Data Center Demands

As artificial intelligence workloads strain global energy infrastructure, data center operators are turning to an unconventional power source: repurposed jet engines. According to reports from IEEE Spectrum, Missouri-based company ProEnergy has found significant demand for modified General Electric CF6-80C2 jet cores that originally powered Boeing 767 aircraft. These high-bypass turbofan engines, sources indicate, are being converted into stationary generators capable of delivering massive electrical output for computing facilities.

by Elijah Porter
EnergyInnovationTechnology

Guernsey Electric Vehicle Registrations Approach 3,000 Mark as Infrastructure Plans Develop

Electric vehicle ownership in Guernsey has surged to nearly 3,000 registered vehicles, according to official figures. The Committee for Environment and Infrastructure is reportedly working on new taxation models while planning expanded charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking.

Electric Vehicle Adoption Accelerates in Guernsey

Guernsey’s electric vehicle fleet has expanded dramatically, with nearly 3,000 EVs now registered on the island, according to reports from the Committee for Environment and Infrastructure. The president of the committee, Deputy Adrian Gabriel, revealed the current figure stands at 2,844 electric vehicles, representing substantial growth from just 758 registered in 2020.

by Aaron Vale