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Canary MediaWeekender issue 7 Nov 2026

A food pantry that kept running through the storm

When storms knocked out power across western North Carolina, the Beacon of Hope Food Pantry in Marshall stayed open. Its 56 solar panels and three battery units, installed through a $100,000 grant from a $5 million state resilience program funded by the…When storms knocked out power across western North Carolina, the Beacon of Hope Food Pantry in Marshall stayed open. Its 56 solar panels and three battery units, installed through a $100,000 grant from a $5 million state resilience program funded by the…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

Coping with impactsEnergy

Canary MediaWeekender issue 11 Oct 2026

The first utility-scale next-generation geothermal plant is selling power

Fervo Energy switched on the first 33-megawatt unit at its Cape Station plant in southern Utah in late September, and Canary Media reports it is the first utility-scale, next-generation geothermal plant anywhere to sell power to the grid. Fervo creates…Fervo Energy switched on the first 33-megawatt unit at its Cape Station plant in southern Utah in late September, and Canary Media reports it is the first utility-scale, next-generation geothermal plant anywhere to sell power to the grid. Fervo creates…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

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Canary MediaWeekender issue 20 Sept 2026

Fervo and Google sign the world's largest next-gen geothermal deal

Fervo Energy and Google signed a power purchase agreement for nearly 400 MW of enhanced geothermal energy from Cape Station in southwest Utah. It is the largest deal of its kind. Fervo is investing more than $2 billion in the project. A 33 MW unit is expected…Fervo Energy and Google signed a power purchase agreement for nearly 400 MW of enhanced geothermal energy from Cape Station in southwest Utah. It is the largest deal of its kind. Fervo is investing more than $2 billion in the project. A 33 MW unit is expected…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

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Canary MediaWeekender issue 20 Sept 2026

Revolution Wind installs its 65th and final turbine

Ørsted installed the 65th and final turbine at its $6.2 billion Revolution Wind project this week. The 704 MW wind farm will serve Rhode Island and Connecticut. It has generated partial power since March 2026 and expects to reach full capacity later this year.…Ørsted installed the 65th and final turbine at its $6.2 billion Revolution Wind project this week. The 704 MW wind farm will serve Rhode Island and Connecticut. It has generated partial power since March 2026 and expects to reach full capacity later this year.…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

Energy

Canary MediaWeekender issue 5 Sept 2026

The grid got 20 gigawatt-hours of new batteries in three months

One of the most common questions around solar energy is what happens when the sun goes down. Between April and June, developers connected 20.2 gigawatt-hours of battery storage to the US grid, the most ever added in a single quarter, according to the Solar…One of the most common questions around solar energy is what happens when the sun goes down. Between April and June, developers connected 20.2 gigawatt-hours of battery storage to the US grid, the most ever added in a single quarter, according to the Solar…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

Energy

Canary MediaWeekender issue 29 Aug 2026

Heat Pumps Quietly Became the Default in New US Apartments

In 2025, 53% of new apartment buildings in the US came equipped with heat pumps, up from 46% the year before, according to Census Bureau data. New houses were not far behind at 48%, up from 45%. Heat pumps have now outsold gas furnaces four years running, and…In 2025, 53% of new apartment buildings in the US came equipped with heat pumps, up from 46% the year before, according to Census Bureau data. New houses were not far behind at 48%, up from 45%. Heat pumps have now outsold gas furnaces four years running, and…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

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Canary MediaWeekender issue 29 Aug 2026

The Geothermal Pilot That Quietly Ran All Summer

Near San Antonio, a 3-megawatt geothermal pilot has supplied the Texas grid since April. Its builder, Sage Geosystems, reports reliable operation for over 120 days. This project is the third enhanced geothermal system connected to the US grid, following an…Near San Antonio, a 3-megawatt geothermal pilot has supplied the Texas grid since April. Its builder, Sage Geosystems, reports reliable operation for over 120 days. This project is the third enhanced geothermal system connected to the US grid, following an…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

Energy

Canary MediaWeekender issue 2 Aug 2026

Heat Batteries That Glow Like Toasters

Antora Energy raised $550 million in Series C funding, bringing its total corporate and project financing to roughly $1 billion. The company makes thermal batteries: electricity passes through a resistance heater to warm solid carbon blocks to extreme…Antora Energy raised $550 million in Series C funding, bringing its total corporate and project financing to roughly $1 billion. The company makes thermal batteries: electricity passes through a resistance heater to warm solid carbon blocks to extreme…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

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Canary MediaWeekender issue 2 Aug 2026

The First New Iron Mine on Minnesota’s Iron Range in 50 Years

Mesabi Metallics fired its first blast on July 13 near Nashwauk, Minnesota, opening the first new iron mine on the Iron Range in half a century. Backed by $2.5 billion from India’s Essar Group, the mine will produce 7 million tonnes per year of…Mesabi Metallics fired its first blast on July 13 near Nashwauk, Minnesota, opening the first new iron mine on the Iron Range in half a century. Backed by $2.5 billion from India’s Essar Group, the mine will produce 7 million tonnes per year of…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

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Canary MediaWeekender issue 16 May 2026

Fervo Energy Just Became Clean Energy's Biggest IPO

A geothermal startup backed by Bill Gates raised $1.89 billion in its public debut last week, and the stock surged 33% on day one. Fervo Energy, which drills deep to tap heat from hot rocks, now carries a $7.7 billion valuation. What makes this significant…A geothermal startup backed by Bill Gates raised $1.89 billion in its public debut last week, and the stock surged 33% on day one. Fervo Energy, which drills deep to tap heat from hot rocks, now carries a $7.7 billion valuation. What makes this significant…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

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