clean energy

AI

2026-07-17 03:32:29

AI power shortages push energy IPOs to their strongest first half since 1999

Energy companies raised $12.6 billion through IPOs worldwide in the first half of 2026, the strongest first-half haul since the peak of the dot-com era in 1999, according to Dealogic data cited by BlockTempo. The shift reflects a growing view on Wall Street that electricity, not chips alone, is becoming the harder constraint in the AI buildout. The report says data centers are consuming far more power than many investors had expected. While a new data center can be built in one to two years, adding a new power plant or upgrading the grid can take five to 10 years, creating a timing mismatch that has turned electricity supply into a major bottleneck. That has started to reshape capital flows. GMO launched a power infrastructure ETF this week, Standard Nuclear is expected to list in the U.S. later in July, and geothermal company Fervo Energy raised about $1.9 billion in its IPO, with shares jumping more than 33% on debut. The same report also notes that at least 10 power infrastructure and clean-tech companies are planning listings in 2026, while U.S. utility M&A reached $203.6 billion in the first five months of the year, already above the full-year 2025 total.

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geothermal en

2026-07-11 02:26:13

Geothermal Stock Fervo Energy Surges 33% on Nasdaq Debut, Fueled by AI Energy Demand

Fervo Energy jumped 33% on its Nasdaq debut, reaching over $10 billion market cap. The IPO raised $1.89 billion as AI data centers scramble for stable clean power.

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Congo cobalt

2026-07-10 23:13:13

Congo Cobalt Mining Accused of Modern Slavery: Chinese Firms Dominate Supply Chain

Cobalt mining in the DRC is linked to modern slavery, with Chinese companies controlling 70-90% of battery metal processing. Global demand for clean energy fuels exploitation, putting Apple and other tech giants under ethical scrutiny.

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Meta

2026-07-10 18:26:13

Meta Reserves 1 GW of Space-Based Solar Power for AI Data Centers

Meta partners with Overview Energy to reserve 1 GW of space-based solar power, plus Noon Energy for 1 GW/100 GWh ultra-long-duration storage. Pilot expected in 2028, commercial power by 2030.

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bitcoin minin

2026-07-08 21:00:18

Vespene Energy Raises $4.3M to Turn Landfill Methane into Bitcoin Mining Power

Vespene Energy closed a $4.3 million funding round led by Polychain Capital to deploy bitcoin miners powered by landfill methane, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a carbon-negative mining solution.

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Bitcoin minin

2026-07-08 20:56:13

Vespene Energy Raises $4.3M to Turn Landfill Methane into Bitcoin Mining Power

Vespene Energy secured $4.3M in funding led by Polychain Capital to convert landfill methane into electricity for Bitcoin mining, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon-negative operations.

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SolarBank

2026-07-02 11:45:15

SolarBank Corporation Follows MicroStrategy, Adopts Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve Asset

SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN), a North American leader in distributed solar energy, battery storage, and clean energy infrastructure, has announced plans to integrate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset into its corporate treasury. The company has also applied for an institutional account with Coinbase Prime to enable secure custody and self-custodial wallet services. SolarBank cites inflation hedging, clean energy offset for Bitcoin mining emissions, market appeal to tech-savvy investors, and competitive differentiation as key advantages. Despite the crypto move, the company continues its core renewable energy business, with recent deals totaling over $100 million with CIM Group, Qcells, Honeywell, and RBC, and a pipeline exceeding 1 GW. No Bitcoin purchases have been made yet; timing and amounts will be determined by management based on market conditions.

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Ebang Interna

2026-06-12 05:49:08

Ebang International Unit Wins Industrial Land in Inner Mongolia for New Materials Base

Nasdaq-listed crypto mining company Ebang International said its subsidiary has won an industrial land parcel in Xinghe County, Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, where it plans to build a production base for high-efficiency amorphous and nanocrystalline new materials.

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