clean energy

Ripple

2026-10-09 12:27:05

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has given $22.5 million in this election cycle, targeting crypto, AI and clean-energy policy

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has donated at least $22.5 million to U.S. federal candidates and super PACs in the current election cycle and plans to expand that spending, according to Bloomberg. The report said Larsen, whose personal fortune is estimated at about $13.3 billion, has focused on crypto policy, artificial intelligence, clean energy and taxes on the ultra-wealthy. He previously opposed Fairshake’s planned $30 million effort against Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, then personally gave Brown $4 million. At the same time, Ripple has contributed $48 million to Fairshake this cycle, bringing its cumulative donations to $93 million, while Larsen and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse are reassessing future support. Outside crypto, Larsen has given more than $4.5 million to a super PAC pushing back against pro-AI groups and has said AI development should face strict safety guardrails. In clean energy, a PAC he backs has spent about $10 million, helping defeat several Republican primary candidates who opposed renewable energy. He has also spent at least $12 million opposing California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax.

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Bloom Energy

2026-09-20 17:13:07

Bloom Energy unveils 800V DC fuel cell architecture for AI data centers

Bloom Energy has introduced an 800V native DC fuel cell power architecture built for AI data centers, according to a Techub News brief citing Crypto Briefing. The company’s design is aimed at cutting operating costs for AI-focused data center facilities while improving sustainability. The report also said the new architecture could influence the direction of future infrastructure development. No additional technical specifications, deployment timeline, or customer details were disclosed in the source brief. The update centers on power delivery for AI data centers, an area drawing growing attention as operators look for ways to support higher computing demand with more efficient and sustainable energy systems.

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Massachusetts

2026-09-08 20:33:52

Massachusetts requires new data centers to use clean energy

Massachusetts has introduced a rule requiring newly built data centers to use clean energy, according to a Techub News brief citing Crypto Briefing. The move centers on the energy mix tied to new data center construction in the state. Techub said the requirement could set a precedent for sustainable technology infrastructure. It may also carry weight beyond the state level by influencing industry standards globally. No additional details on enforcement, timelines, or covered energy sources were provided in the brief.

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Google

2026-09-02 16:55:47

Google Signs 400 MW Geothermal Power Deal with Fervo, Expandable to 1 GW

Google has signed a power purchase agreement with geothermal energy company Fervo Energy to procure 400 megawatts of geothermal power, with the potential to expand to 1 gigawatt. The electricity will be used to power a large AI data center in Utah, highlighting the tech giant's push for clean energy to support its growing AI infrastructure. The deal was first reported by TechCrunch.

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nuclear fusio

2026-08-30 10:08:43

Nuclear fusion may not arrive in time for the current climate fight, BlockTempo says

A BlockTempo article argues that nuclear fusion, despite a string of technical advances and growing investor backing, is unlikely to play a meaningful role in cutting global emissions during the most critical decades of climate action. The piece ties renewed interest in fusion to intensifying El Niño conditions, noting that NOAA assessed a more than 90% chance of the event developing into a “super El Niño” after the Niño 3.4 index reached +2.7°C in mid-August. Against that backdrop of heatwaves, drought and extreme rainfall, fusion is again being framed as a possible long-term clean energy answer. The article lays out why fusion attracts such optimism: no greenhouse gas emissions during the reaction, fuel sources centered on deuterium and tritium, no meltdown scenario comparable to Chernobyl or Fukushima, and a much lighter waste burden than fission. It also points to more than $7 billion invested in private fusion companies over the past decade, along with Microsoft’s 2023 power purchase agreement with Helion for electricity starting in 2028. Still, the report says climate deadlines come much sooner than fusion deployment. It places engineering net gain in the late 2020s or early 2030s, first demonstration plants in the mid-to-late 2030s, and large-scale commercial buildout much later. With ITER’s first plasma pushed beyond 2034 and major hurdles still unresolved, BlockTempo concludes fusion is more likely to matter after 2050 than before it.

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fusion energy

2026-08-25 22:13:07

Commonwealth Fusion Systems closes $4 billion funding round

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, or CFS, has completed a new $4 billion funding round, according to a Techub News brief citing Crypto Briefing. The company said the capital will be used to advance fusion energy technology. The report added that the size of the raise puts CFS in a leading position within the fusion energy sector. It also said the financing could help speed the shift toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. No additional details on investors or deal structure were provided in the source brief.

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Colombia

2026-07-22 04:39:15

Colombia Pushes Clean-Energy Bitcoin Mining Plan in the Caribbean

Colombia is reviving plans to support Bitcoin mining with hydro and wind power, especially in the Caribbean and La Guajira. While the country has strong renewable energy advantages, analysts say legal clarity, grid upgrades, and investor confidence will determine whether mining growth can materialize.

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Changzhou

2026-07-19 17:18:45

Changzhou plans city-level clean-power AI token factory

The Changzhou municipal government said it is planning a city-level clean-power AI token factory, with projected annual output of 60 trillion tokens. According to the project description, output under the same computing power could rise by 62.5%. The facility is set to connect directly to renewable energy power plants and will rely on a national policy that allows green electricity to bypass the public grid. An agreement for the project was signed on Saturday, with seven parties involved, including Alibaba Cloud and Wangsu Science & Technology. Officials have not disclosed a completion timetable for the project. The update was carried by Techub News, citing the South China Morning Post. The information released so far does not include additional construction details, financing arrangements, or a launch date.

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