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What changed in energy regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to remove federal requirements for public review and comment periods regarding air-pollution permits for industrial facilities, including data centers and associated power plants.
Read at capitalbnews.org ↗03
The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy voted on September 11, 2026, to amend the TEN-E regulations governing cross-border energy infrastructure in the EU.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗04
Industry leaders from the trade association DIGITALEUROPE, led by President Peter Weckesser and Director General Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, have urged the European Commission to allocate 25% of the 2028–2034 EU budget to critical and digital technologies.
Read at tech.eu ↗05
Thailand's Ministry of Energy has released the draft Power Development Plan 2026, which aims to reach 50% clean energy within a decade and includes a target of 10 GW of rooftop solar capacity.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗06
The UK government's updated forecasts indicate that aviation emissions in 2050 will be nearly 50% higher than previously projected under the 2022 'jet-zero' strategy.
Read at carbonbrief.org ↗07
The state of California is considering extending the operational life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.
Read at nytimes.com ↗08
During the 2026 legislative session in Alabama, the House unanimously passed HB 475, a bill aimed at requiring public rate hearings for Alabama Power.
Read at insideclimatenews.org ↗8 of 36 regulation and policy events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in energy this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $12 million funding opportunity to support seven to eleven research projects focused on advancing space-based solar cell technologies.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗10
TAR, a startup specializing in off-grid power systems for data centers, secured $120 million in a Series A funding round.
Read at techmeme.com ↗11
Suniva has secured $835 million in debt and equity financing to construct a 4.5 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens County, South Carolina.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗12
Spanish technology company Green Eagle Solutions has secured a majority investment from Copilot Capital on September 8, 2026.
Read at tech.eu ↗13
Nuclear startup Bluecore Energy, founded by Kofi Asante, raised $50 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Silverton Partners.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗14
The U.S. Department of Energy has granted a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to refurbish the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗15
Veridue has raised $4 million in a funding round to accelerate the due diligence process for energy and data center projects.
Read at techstartups.com ↗16
Mongolia's National Dispatching Centre has signed power purchase agreements for 220 MW of solar capacity and 135 MW/440 MWh of battery storage across five provinces.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗8 of 9 funding and m&a events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What products launched in energy this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Ohio-based company GoSun and Indian manufacturer Moonrider have launched a new electric tractor designed to replace diesel-powered models.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗18
Hamburg-based digital utility Rabot Energy launched the Rabot Flow, a 2.12 kWh plug-and-play home battery, in June 2026.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗19
Sungrow has deployed its ST200CF Powerkeeper battery energy storage system at the Gibraltar Bowral hotel and events venue in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗20
Flower, Volvo, and Delta Capacity have launched new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Nordic region.
Read at energy-storage.news ↗21
Indian manufacturer WattPower has launched the 506KTL grid-forming string inverter, which provides a power output of 506 kW for utility-scale solar projects.
Read at pv-magazine.com ↗22
FTC Solar has commenced the shipment of solar trackers for a 330MW photovoltaic project.
Read at pv-tech.org ↗23
Glint Solar has launched a new land screening programme in the United States on September 8, 2026.
Read at pv-tech.org ↗24
EDF has inaugurated a 600MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Belgium.
Read at energy-storage.news ↗8 of 15 product launches events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What financial results were reported in energy this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July 2026, exceeding economist forecasts of zero growth.
Read at theguardian.com ↗26
U.S. stocks ended a four-session losing streak on September 11, 2026.
Read at wsj.com ↗27
The inverter manufacturing sector shows a significant profitability divide as of September 2026.
Read at pv-tech.org ↗28
Yields on US government bonds reached new multiyear highs on September 10, 2026, driven by rising oil prices.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗29
Brent crude oil prices reached $105.26 per barrel on September 10, 2026, following an escalation in tanker attacks in the Middle East.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗30
U.S. stocks declined for the fourth consecutive session on September 10, 2026, as U.S. oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel.
Read at wsj.com ↗31
On September 8, 2026, U.S. Central Command destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island following attacks on a U.S. Navy warship.
Read at thedefiant.io ↗32
European government bonds, including UK Gilts, Italian BTPs, and French OATs, are experiencing a significant selloff as of September 7, 2026.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗8 of 13 financial results events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What court rulings and legal actions hit energy this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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On September 11, 2026, a federal court ruled against a Trump administration order that sought to keep a costly coal-fired power plant operational in Michigan.
Read at insideclimatenews.org ↗34
German solar developer Enerparc has filed for insolvency in September 2026.
Read at pv-tech.org ↗35
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has paused the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline project, ruling that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection acted arbitrarily in granting environmental certification in November 2025.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗3 of 4 courts and legal events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What research was published in energy this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reduced its global oil demand forecast.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗37
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US crude oil production will reach a record average of 13.8 million barrels per day in 2026.
Read at ogj.com ↗38
On September 10, 2026, NASA issued a solicitation seeking proposals for research and development of radioisotope power systems, specifically radioisotope Stirling generators, to support lunar south pole base missions.
Read at ans.org ↗39
A survey of 2,000 U.S. voters conducted by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and maslansky + partners indicates that climate-skeptical Republicans support corporate climate action when framed through business and practical benefits.
Read at trellis.net ↗40
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reported that seven BRICS+ nations, including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Ethiopia, are prioritizing the electrification of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and public transport.
Read at energylivenews.com ↗41
A report by the energy think-tank Ember indicates that China's industrial sector is shifting from fossil fuels to clean electricity.
Read at climatechangenews.com ↗42
The Resolution Foundation published research indicating that net zero initiatives have not yet significantly reindustrialized the North of England as predicted by Andy Burnham in 2024.
Read at resolutionfoundation.org ↗43
The World Nuclear Association reported that global nuclear reactors generated a record 2,702 TWh of electricity in 2025, surpassing the 2,667 TWh produced in 2024.
Read at world-nuclear-news.org ↗8 of 15 research events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What incidents and outages hit energy this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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The Iraqi government confirmed on September 12, 2026, that attacks on a major Saudi oil pipeline originated from its Maysan province, leading to the dismissal of a local commander.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗45
The United States military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island on September 8, 2026, following alleged Iranian missile attacks on a US warship.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗2 of 25 incidents and safety events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.