The pricing environment of crude oil is likely to be significantly softer this year, thereby hurting exploration and production activities of integrated energy companies. Furthermore, a slowdown in oil production growth is expected to limit earnings from the upstream activities. Also, the rising demand for renewable energy is adding uncertainty to the prospects of the Zacks Oil & Gas US Integrated industry, creating a bleak outlook.Among the companies in the industry that will probably survive the business ...

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Core Insights - The completion of the energy storage facility in Lappeenranta, Finland, marks a significant milestone for Merus Power, being their largest manufactured energy storage facility with an output of approximately 38 megawatts and energy capacity of 43 megawatt hours [1][5][6] Company Overview - Merus Power operates as an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) operator, providing comprehensive turnkey solutions, including energy storage systems, installation, commissioning, and network management [2] - The company specializes in innovative electrical engineering solutions, focusing on energy storage and power quality, facilitating the growth of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency [8] Industry Context - Energy storage facilities are crucial for the green transition, providing flexibility to manage fluctuations in renewable energy production and enabling the storage of electricity when available at low cost [6] - The demand for energy storage solutions is increasing in Finland, particularly as wind power capacity grows, making such assets critical for grid stability and reliability [5][7] Investment Insights - The energy storage facility represents Ardian Clean Energy Fund's first investment in battery energy storage in Finland, highlighting significant investment opportunities in the Nordic region for combining renewable energy generation with battery storage technology [5][7] - Ardian manages or advises $177 billion in assets globally, emphasizing its commitment to responsible investment and the development of sustainable energy projects [9]

Brookfield Renewable (BEPC 1.00%) (BEP 1.48%) has been a wealth-creating machine over the years. The leading global renewable energy producer has grown its dividend at a 6% compound annual rate since 2001. That has helped power a 15.6% average annual total return for its investors. While that past performance doesn't guarantee its future returns will be as strong, the company's current outlook suggests the next 10 years could be just as good, if not better. If Brookfield can deliver similar returns over tha ...

The recent stock market rally has many investors focused on the S&P 500 index, which recently made a new all-time high. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust NYSEARCA: SPY is up 5.3% in 2025. It’s been an impressive comeback after the index hit a 52-week low in April. Technology stocks have largely fueled that rally. However,  investors who bought utilities stocks may be enjoying more impressive gains than if they stayed concentrated in technology.Get Dominion Energy alerts:The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEAR ...

Recently there was a big move in in in um the shares of solar companies because it seems like you know things are still in flux but it looks like the direction of things Mike tell me if this is where you think they're headed is towards taking out a lot of the tax credits that have gone to you know solar and wind and other kind of renewable energies. So there is I think a big interest in the impact on and part of the breakup of of well I I don't know what their relationship status now is it's complicated of ...

FREMONT, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced production shipments of its newest electric vehicle (EV) charger, the IQ® EV Charger 2, in Australia and New Zealand. The IQ EV Charger 2 is a smart charger built to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a powerful standalone charger. With advanced energy management ...

Following Successful Testing, August Rollout Brings Military-Grade Voice, Messaging, and Data Vault to Mobile UsersKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a diversified global holding company with a strategic focus on AI & Robotics, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, and Capital Market Consultancy, today announced the official launch of Qsecore, a breakthrough encryption solution developed under its encryption platfo ...

Group 1: Tesla's Stock Performance and Market Expectations - Tesla shares have decreased by 7% from $323.63 to $300.71 ahead of the second-quarter deliveries report [1] - Analysts expect Tesla to report deliveries of approximately 387,000, reflecting a 13% decline from nearly 444,000 a year ago [2] - Prediction market Kalshi forecasts deliveries around 364,000, indicating lower expectations from traders [2] Group 2: Legislative Impact on Tesla - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump supports, is expected to negatively impact Tesla by cutting support for renewable energy and phasing out EV tax credits [4][5] - These legislative changes could reduce EV sales by about 100,000 vehicles annually by 2035, according to Energy Innovation [5] - The bill is projected to decrease renewable energy development by over 350 cumulative gigawatts, potentially affecting Tesla's Energy division [6] Group 3: Financial Implications and Regulatory Credits - Tesla has generated $11.8 billion in sales from automotive regulatory credits since 2015, which significantly contribute to its net income [8][9] - Regulatory credit sales accounted for approximately 60% of Tesla's net income in the second quarter of 2024, highlighting the importance of these incentives [9] - The company relies on federal and state regulations that mandate automakers to sell low-emission vehicles or purchase credits from Tesla [9]

Core Insights - Google's data centers have seen a dramatic increase in electricity consumption, more than doubling from 14.4 million megawatt-hours in 2020 to 30.8 million megawatt-hours in 2024, indicating a growth of over 113% in just four years [1][2][5] - Data centers are responsible for 95.8% of Google's total electricity usage, highlighting the significant impact of this segment on the company's overall energy consumption [2] - The company's power usage effectiveness (PUE) has improved only marginally over the past decade, reaching 1.09 in 2024, suggesting that further efficiency gains may be challenging to achieve [6] Energy Strategy - Google is committed to using only carbon-free electricity sources, which has led to substantial investments in various energy technologies, including geothermal, nuclear fission, and fusion [7][10][15] - The company has made significant renewable energy purchases, including 600 megawatts of solar capacity in South Carolina and 700 megawatts in Oklahoma, as part of a broader $20 billion investment in carbon-free power plants [11][12] - Currently, about 66% of Google's data center electricity consumption is matched to the hour with carbon-free sources, but there are regional disparities, with Latin America achieving 92% while the Middle East and Africa only reach 5% [14]