Stay informed with the latest developments shaping the future of sustainability, energy, and tech. From major green investments and breakthrough hydrogen projects to AI-powered climate platforms and EV infrastructure milestones. Here’s a roundup of this week’s most impactful news and deals across the sector:
Net Zero/Sustainability Key Industry News
UK businesses less confident in meeting net-zero targets, despite increasing policy certainty – edie
Despite improved policy clarity, fewer UK businesses are confident in achieving their net-zero targets—highlighting a gap in internal capabilities.
Earth Overshoot Day: Using Up The Earth’s Annual Resources | Sustainability Magazine
The article marks Earth Overshoot Day and discusses what it means for planetary limits and corporate responsibility. While not directly actionable, it supports the urgency narrative underpinning NovAzure’s sustainability mission.
Frontier: Stripe, Google, Shopify, H&M & More Invest in CDR | Sustainability Magazine
Frontier Climate, a carbon removal purchasing platform, secures investment from Google, Meta, and others. It aims to accelerate early-stage carbon removal technologies through advanced market commitments.
Net Zero/Sustainability Key Deal News
Makersite Secures €60m to Enhance Sustainable Manufacturing
Makersite, a German startup offering an AI-driven lifecycle analysis platform, has secured €18 million in funding. It supports decision-making around sustainable materials and product design.
Data Centre Key Industry News
How are Companies Pioneering Data Centre Zero Water Cooling? | Sustainability Magazine
The article explores how major data centre players are advancing zero-water cooling technologies in response to water scarcity and ESG pressures.
Ionos deploys Nvidia DGX H200 system in Germany data centers – DCD
IONOS enhances its AI capability with deployment of NVIDIA DGX H200 systems, marking growing demand for high-performance compute across European data centres.
Google signs first long duration energy storage partnership – DCD
Google partners with Fervo Energy to pilot advanced geothermal energy storage. This first-of-its-kind move supports 24/7 carbon-free energy goals
EDP to power Lisbon’s new data center campus with renewable energy – DCD
EDP to power Lisbon’s new data centre campus with 100% renewable energy, reinforcing Portugal’s positioning as a sustainable digital hub
Data Centre Key Industry Deals
Soluna closes $20m funding round for 35MW Project Kati data center in Texas – DCD
Soluna secures $20M to develop a 35MW modular data centre co-located with renewable energy, aimed at flexible, green compute applications.
EdgeCore secures $235 million in ABS financing – DCD
EdgeCore raises $235M through asset-backed securities to accelerate its data centre projects.
Hydrogen Key Industry News
Kimberly-Clark inks green hydrogen deal to halve natural gas use at UK factories – edie
Consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark has partnered with HYRO to supply green hydrogen to its UK factories, replacing half of their natural gas use.
Hy24 to fund Refire’s expansion of hydrogen fuel cell projects in Europe
HY24 will fund Refire’s European expansion, supporting its hydrogen fuel cell technology rollout. The partnership aims to boost hydrogen-powered mobility in Europe
UK government to invest £30m in green marine fuel technologies | Mobility | H2 View
The UK will fund £30m into green maritime fuel projects, including hydrogen and ammonia. Signals national interest in hard-to-abate sector solutions
Air Liquide greenlights 200MW Rotterdam green hydrogen plant | Power | H2 View
Air Liquide will build a 200MW green hydrogen plant in Rotterdam, powered by offshore wind. Confirms major momentum in Northwest Europe hydrogen clusters
MB Energy to begin hydrogen refuelling station construction in Germany | Technology | H2 View
MB Energy is set to begin construction of a hydrogen refuelling station in Germany. The station will support hydrogen-powered transport, contributing to the expansion of mobility infrastructure across Europe.
Ten UK green hydrogen projects sign subsidy agreements after year-long delay
Ten UK green hydrogen projects have finally signed subsidy agreements under the Hydrogen Allocation Round 1. The projects represent a combined 125MW of capacity and are expected to start operations by 2026.
Hydrogen Key Deal News
HyHaul Mobility commits £14m to develop UK’s first hydrogen HGV corridor
HyHaul Mobility to invest £14m in a dedicated hydrogen HGV corridor across the UK, starting with deployment of trucks and refuelling points.
Energy Storage Key Industry News
North Sea Gas Fails UK’s Heating Demand by 2027
A new report warns that domestic UK gas supply from the North Sea will fall below heating demand by 2027, intensifying the need for heat decarbonisation strategies. Critical signal for clients in heating, energy networks, or looking to invest in alternative heating technologies.
UK’s Roadmap for Flexible Clean Energy by 2030
The UK Government released a new roadmap to accelerate demand-side flexibility, aiming to reduce emissions by 10 MtCO₂e by 2035. It includes support for smart devices, demand response, and time-of-use tariffs.
What’s Next for the Solar Energy Storage Industry? | Sustainability Magazine
This forward-looking article analyses the convergence of solar and energy storage, covering innovation, policy, and deployment trends globally.
HCI Energy has introduced a modular Power Cabinet designed as a smart, battery-first energy platform. It supports real-time data alerts and remote monitoring
Desay Battery Unveils Proactive-Safety-Focused Energy Storage Technologies
Desay Battery introduced new safety-first storage systems with active heat management and multi-tier protection.
Energy Storage Key Deal News
Google invests in ‘CO2 battery’ tech in bid for 24/7 clean energy – edie
Google is investing in Energy Dome, an Italian startup developing CO₂-based long-duration energy storage. The move aligns with Google’s goal of powering its data centres with 24/7 clean energy and showcases a novel storage solution.
Cylib and Syensqo announced successful industrial-scale lithium recovery from spent EV batteries. This milestone supports the circular economy and reduces dependency on virgin materials—important for sustainable battery ecosystems.
Fuse Energy, a UK-based green energy startup, secured €8.5M to expand its vertically integrated energy offering, now including gas supply. The round supports its aim to power mass-market growth with clean, affordable energy
MagreeSource raised €23M in Series A funding to accelerate production of its sodium-ion battery systems, seen as a lower-cost, safer alternative to lithium-based solutions.
Swiss solar startup Candi Solar raised €20M in Series C funding to accelerate deployment of solar energy systems for commercial and industrial users in India and South Africa.
Built Environment Key Industry News
Tariff wars could add to UK construction woes, warns report
A new report warns that ongoing and emerging international tariff disputes could significantly impact the UK construction industry by driving up material costs and exacerbating supply chain delays.
EV & EV Charging Key Industry News
CATL ‘salt battery’: Cheaper EVs or chemistry compromise?
CATL introduced a sodium-ion battery chemistry, potentially lowering costs for EVs. While it’s less energy-dense than lithium-ion, it uses more abundant materials
Self-repairing batteries promise longer life and range for electric cars
Researchers are developing self-healing battery components that extend EV battery life and performance. While still early-stage, it’s a promising signal for the future of battery durability and sustainability.
UK vehicle production remains in decline | manufacturing
UK vehicle production continues to fall, with challenges in global supply chains and demand volatility. This macro trend could influence the EV transition timeline and OEM capacity for electrification.
KleanDrive and Welch Group enter partnership to electrify fleet HGVs | Electric trucks
KleanDrive and Welch Group have signed a partnership to retrofit and electrify heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), advancing sustainable fleet operations in the UK.
Suffolk will trial autonomous shuttles on public roads, supported by funding from Innovate UK.
EV & EV Charging Key Deal News
UK’s Zenobē secures €325M to boost EV fleets across Europe
UK-based Zenobē secured €325M in structured financing to expand its electric vehicle fleet services and grid-connected battery storage projects across the UK and continental Europe. The funding aims to support its role in fleet decarbonisation and energy system flexibility.
