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Rolls-Royce has begun construction of its first large-scale battery energy storage system in the domestic market, signaling a strategic shift from global deployments toward participation in one of Europe’s most advanced storage ecosystems.

Fusion energy systems have spent decades operating under a persistent commercial constraint: even advanced experimental reactors still struggle with net energy stability once internal power demands are fully accounted for.

Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a non-binding agreement to jointly advance fuel cell systems through their existing joint venture, cellcentric.

Chiyoda Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, and Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore carbon capture and storage deployment across global markets.

Brussels’ approval of Italy’s €6 billion ($6.9 billion) hydrogen support scheme comes at a moment when verified green hydrogen output in the country remains near industrial infancy, with production estimated at just 27 tonnes per day.

A revised aggregation of hyperscaler capital plans, adjusted for construction inflation and expanded private AI investment cycles, places the global AI infrastructure buildout near $9 trillion through 2030.

Jinko ESS has secured a strategic cooperation agreement covering 1 GWh of battery energy storage systems across the region. The portfolio is focused on grid-side and utility-scale deployments, reflecting a broader shift in storage demand from behind-the-meter applications toward system-level balancing.

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to expose a structural weakness in global logistics: a freight system still overwhelmingly dependent on diesel.

A projected €24 billion windfall for oil companies linked to rising fuel prices across Europe has reignited debate over windfall taxation, with Transport & Environment calling for a temporary levy on excess profits.

Recent internal discussions at major financial institutions reveal a stark divergence between public narratives and institutional risk management. During a…