Fentanyl Threats, AI, and National Security – ARMR Sciences’ Unified Approach

Jennifer L
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Fentanyl Threats, AI, and National Security – ARMR Sciences’ Unified Approach

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Fentanyl is devastating American communities at a record pace, with more than 220 deaths every day. Synthetic opioids accounted for over 70,000 U.S. fatalities in 2023, and their impact now extends beyond public health into national security. 

At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing in ways that could allow adversaries to design new synthetic drugs or bioweapons faster than regulators and security agencies can respond. Coupled with the political weight fentanyl carries in Washington, the U.S. faces a multidimensional challenge. 

ARMR Sciences underscores why prevention, innovation, and leadership can align to shield America from this emerging and evolving threat.

Escalating National Security Concerns

Fentanyl’s extraordinary potency – up to 50 times stronger than heroin – makes even trace exposure lethal. Its supply chains cross borders, complicating law enforcement and fueling instability at home. 

ARMR Sciences emphasizes that enforcement alone cannot resolve the crisis. Without proactive prevention strategies, the nation risks a deepening cycle of addiction, death, and weakened resilience.

Technology at the Crossroads

AI has the potential to transform healthcare and logistics, but also carries risks of misuse. Researchers showed that advanced AI models could generate tens of thousands of psychoactive compound blueprints in just hours – a dangerous acceleration of synthetic chemistry. 

National security leaders, including AI pioneers, warn that adversaries could exploit these tools. ARMR Sciences argues for robust biodefense strategies that include strict controls on sensitive algorithms, enhanced detection systems, and proactive investment in prevention technologies.

Political Pressure and Policy Response

The fentanyl crisis has become a defining issue in U.S. politics, shaping debates on border security, healthcare, and law enforcement funding. Deaths have risen by more than 20% annually since 2019, amplifying public and political demands for action. 

ARMR Sciences emphasizes that bipartisan cooperation and evidence-based policymaking are essential to prevent partisan gridlock. Recognizing fentanyl as both a health and security issue can unite leaders behind more effective prevention measures.

ARMR Sciences – A Prevention-Focused Framework

Across each dimension – fentanyl’s deadly toll, AI’s potential misuse, and the political battle for solutions – ARMR Sciences underscores a common theme: prevention is the most effective defense. This means deploying early warning systems, advancing detection capabilities, integrating data-driven tools, and strengthening community resilience before crises escalate. 

It also means ensuring that AI innovation develops with responsible guardrails, while national security agencies adapt to evolving synthetic threats. Prevention is not passive; it requires deliberate action, investment, and leadership.

So, Why Should Investors Pay Attention to ARMR’s Solution?

For investors, ARMR represents an opportunity to back a company working to address the convergence of fentanyl’s deadly impact, AI’s potential misuse, and the urgent need for prevention. 

Its platform is built on years of defense-backed research and is advancing innovative biotechnology programs:

  • Seven years of DoD-supported science established the foundation of ARMR’s platform
  • Lead candidate ARMR-100 blocked 92% of fentanyl from entering the brain in preclinical (animal) studies
  • A $30M private raise is currently underway
  • Plans for a targeted exchange listing in 2026 are in place, subject to market conditions

By investing in this round, investors have a chance to support ARMR as it works to build a potentially category-defining role in AI-powered biodefense.


* This is a paid advertisement for ARMR’s private offering. Please read the details of the offering at InvestARMR.com for additional information on the company and the risk factors related to the offering.

* For Accredited Investors Only. This offering is made pursuant to Rule 506(c) of Regulation D. All purchasers must be accredited investors, and the issuer will take reasonable steps to verify accredited status before any sale. Investing involves high risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment.

* For investors from Canada: This advertisement forms part of the issuer’s marketing materials and is incorporated by reference into the issuer’s Offering Memorandum/Private Placement Memorandum under NI 45-106. Investors must receive and review the OM/PPM and execute the prescribed Form 45-106F4 Risk Acknowledgement before subscribing.

 

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NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE: Content is for educational, informational, and advertising purposes only and should NOT be construed as securities-related offers or solicitations. All content should be considered promotional and subject to disclosed conflicts of interest. 

Do NOT rely on this as personalized investment advice. Do your own due diligence.

Carboncredits.com strongly recommends you consult a licensed or registered professional before making any investment decision.

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CONTENT & COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE: Carboncredits.com has received compensation of thirty thousand dollars from ARMR Sciences for this sponsored content. You should assume we receive compensation as indicated for any purchases through links in this email via affiliate relationships, direct/indirect payments from companies or third parties who may own stock in or have other interests in promoted companies. We may purchase, sell, or hold long or short positions without notice in securities mentioned in this communication.

RESULTS NOT TYPICAL: Past performance and results are unverified and NOT indicative of future results. Results presented are NOT guaranteed as TYPICAL. Market conditions and individual circumstances vary significantly. Actual results will vary widely. Investing in securities is speculative and carries high risk; you may lose some, all, or possibly more than your original investment.

HIGH-RISK: Securities discussed may be highly speculative investments subject to extreme volatility, limited liquidity, and potential total loss. The Securities are suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. No public market currently exists for the securities, and if a public market develops, it may not continue.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Certain statements in this presentation (the “Presentation”) may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the 1933 Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ”should,” ”may,” ”intends,” ”anticipates,” ”believes,” ”estimates,” ”projects,” ”forecasts,” ”expects,” ”plans,” and ”proposes.” Forward-looking statements, which are based on the current plans, forecasts and expectations of management of ARMR Sciences Inc. (the “Company” or “ARMR Sciences”), are inherently less reliable than historical information. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including events and circumstances that may be outside our control.

Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, those risks identified in the Private Placement Memorandum. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and ARMR Sciences Inc. does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

Any forward-looking financial forecasts contained in this Presentation are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forecasts. No assurances can be given that the future results indicated, whether expressed or implied, will be achieved. While sometimes presented with numerical specificity, all such forecasts are based upon a variety of assumptions that may not be realized, and which are highly variable. Because of the number and range of the assumptions underlying any such forecasts, many of which are subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are beyond the reasonable control of the issuing company, many of the assumptions inevitably will not materialize and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur subsequent to the date of any financial forecast.

ARMR Sciences Inc. takes no responsibility for any forecasts contained within the Presentation. None of the information contained in any offering materials should be regarded as a representation by ARMR Sciences Inc. The Company’s forecasts have not been prepared with a view toward public disclosure or compliance with the guidelines of the SEC, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Independent public accountants have not examined nor compiled any forecasts and have not expressed an opinion or assurance with respect to the figures.

This Presentation also contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by management relating to market size and other data about our industry. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates.

ARMR Sciences Inc. is currently undertaking a private placement offering of Offered Shares pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the 1933 Act and/or Rule 506(c) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and investment time horizon of the Company carefully before investing. The private placement memorandum relating to the offering of Securities will contain this and other information concerning the Company, including risk factors, which should be read carefully before investing.

The Securities are being offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from registration under the 1933 Act. In accordance therewith, you should be aware that (i) the Securities may be sold only to “accredited investors,” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D; (ii) the Securities will only be offered in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and will not be required to comply with specific disclosure requirements that apply to registration under the Securities Act; (iii) the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) will not pass upon the merits of or give its approval to the terms of the Securities or the offering, or the accuracy or completeness of any offering materials; (iv) the Securities will be subject to legal restrictions on transfer and resale and investors should not assume they will be able to resell their securities; and (v) investing in these Securities involves a high degree of risk, and investors should be able to bear the loss of their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time.

The Company is “Testing the Waters” under Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933. The Company is not under any obligation to make an offering under Regulation A. No money or other consideration is being solicited in connection with the information provided, and if sent in response, will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until an offering statement on Form 1-A has been filed and until the offering statement is qualified pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any such offer may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of its acceptance given after the qualification date.   
 
The securities offered using Regulation A are highly speculative and involve significant risks. The investment is suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. No public market currently exists for the securities, and if a public market develops following the offering, it may not continue. The Company intends to list its securities on a national exchange and doing so entails significant ongoing corporate obligations including but not limited to disclosure, filing and notification requirements, as well compliance with applicable continued quantitative and qualitative listing standards.

Disclosure: Owners, members, directors, and employees of carboncredits.com have/may have stock or option positions in any of the companies mentioned: None.

Carboncredits.com receives compensation for this publication and has a business relationship with any company whose stock(s) is/are mentioned in this article.

Additional disclosure: This communication serves the sole purpose of adding value to the research process and is for information only. Please do your own due diligence. Every investment in securities mentioned in publications of carboncredits.com involves risks that could lead to a total loss of the invested capital.

Please read our Full RISKS and DISCLOSURE here.

Politics and Prevention – Fentanyl at the Center of U.S. Security and Leadership

Jennifer L
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Politics and Prevention – Fentanyl at the Center of U.S. Security and Leadership

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Fentanyl is not just a public health crisis – it has become a defining political issue in the United States. The synthetic opioid is now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18–45, killing an estimated 220 people every day. 

As the toll rises, many political leaders, border agencies, and private innovators are converging on one message: fentanyl control is a matter of national security.

A Political Priority

President Donald Trump has made fentanyl control a centerpiece of his drug policy priorities. These priorities include attacking production and distribution networks, using both punitive (law enforcement) and economic tools. Trump has vowed that his “highest duty is the defense of the country and its citizens,” promising to intensify measures against cartels and traffickers responsible for smuggling synthetic opioids across the southern border.

The bipartisan urgency is clear. Lawmakers across party lines now view fentanyl not only as a public health emergency but also as a national security threat on par with terrorism and cyberwarfare. This framing should open the door to expanded federal funding, new enforcement powers, and increased support for innovative countermeasures, such as immunotherapies.

Borders Under Pressure

Most illicit fentanyl in the U.S. is manufactured abroad, often in China, and trafficked through Mexico, where it enters across official and unofficial border crossings. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported record seizures in recent years. 

Canada, too, has experienced rising seizures and overdose deaths, underlining that this is not a U.S.-only crisis but a North American challenge.

Deployments of additional detection technology, canine units, and chemical sensors are underway at key border points. Yet border agents acknowledge they are overwhelmed: with traffickers mixing fentanyl into counterfeit pills or powder, even small gaps in enforcement can lead to mass fatalities.

ARMR’s Role in a Political Landscape

The fentanyl crisis is a political flashpoint that blends public health, security, and foreign policy. Border enforcement will remain essential, but no interdiction strategy can stop every shipment. 

We believe that this climate creates fertile ground for ARMR Sciences’ preventive approach. Unlike Narcan, which only works after an overdose has begun, ARMR-100 (ARMR’s lead candidate) is designed to block fentanyl before it reaches the brain. For policymakers, this aligns with national security goals: a proactive solution that reduces the burden on border interdiction and first responders. 

Why Investors Should Pay Attention

For investors, we believe that ARMR represents an opportunity to participate in a mission that is as much about impact as it is about returns. The company is working to translate 7 years of Department of Defense–backed science into a scalable biodefense platform:

  • Lead candidate ARMR-100 blocked 92% of fentanyl from entering the brain in preclinical studies
  • $30M private raise launched
  • A targeted exchange listing in the future
  • Direct alignment with political momentum on anti-fentanyl measures

With strong bipartisan focus and rising border enforcement pressure, companies like ARMR offering real solutions should be positioned to benefit from both government backing and investor interest. 

By investing in this round, investors have a chance to back ARMR as it works to build a preventive shield against synthetic drug threats. 

Invest now to help support ARMR’s efforts to build the nation’s first line of defense against fentanyl and other synthetic threats.

* For Accredited Investors Only. This offering is made pursuant to Rule 506(c) of Regulation D. All purchasers must be accredited investors, and the issuer will take reasonable steps to verify accredited status before any sale. Investing involves high risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment.

* This is a paid advertisement for ARMR’s private offering. Please read the details of the offering at InvestARMR.com for additional information on the company and the risk factors related to the offering.

* For investors from Canada: This advertisement forms part of the issuer’s marketing materials and is incorporated by reference into the issuer’s Offering Memorandum/Private Placement Memorandum under NI 45-106. Investors must receive and review the OM/PPM and execute the prescribed Form 45-106F4 Risk Acknowledgement before subscribing.

DISCLOSURES & DISCLAIMERS

CLIENT CONTENT: Carboncredits.com is not responsible for any content hosted on ARMR Sciences’ sites; it is ARMR Sciences’ responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE: Content is for educational, informational, and advertising purposes only and should NOT be construed as securities-related offers or solicitations. All content should be considered promotional and subject to disclosed conflicts of interest. 

Do NOT rely on this as personalized investment advice. Do your own due diligence.

Carboncredits.com strongly recommends you consult a licensed or registered professional before making any investment decision.

REGULATORY STATUS: Neither Carboncredits.com nor any of its owners or employees is registered as a securities broker-dealer, broker, investment advisor, or IA representative with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, any state securities regulatory authority, or any self-regulatory organization.

CONTENT & COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE: Carboncredits.com has received compensation of thirty thousand dollars from ARMR Sciences for this sponsored content. You should assume we receive compensation as indicated for any purchases through links in this email via affiliate relationships, direct/indirect payments from companies or third parties who may own stock in or have other interests in promoted companies. We may purchase, sell, or hold long or short positions without notice in securities mentioned in this communication.

RESULTS NOT TYPICAL: Past performance and results are unverified and NOT indicative of future results. Results presented are NOT guaranteed as TYPICAL. Market conditions and individual circumstances vary significantly. Actual results will vary widely. Investing in securities is speculative and carries high risk; you may lose some, all, or possibly more than your original investment.

HIGH-RISK: Securities discussed may be highly speculative investments subject to extreme volatility, limited liquidity, and potential total loss. The Securities are suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. No public market currently exists for the securities, and if a public market develops, it may not continue.

DISCLAIMERS & CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Certain statements in this presentation (the “Presentation”) may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the 1933 Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ”should,” ”may,” ”intends,” ”anticipates,” ”believes,” ”estimates,” ”projects,” ”forecasts,” ”expects,” ”plans,” and ”proposes.” Forward-looking statements, which are based on the current plans, forecasts and expectations of management of ARMR Sciences Inc. (the “Company” or “ARMR Sciences”), are inherently less reliable than historical information. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including events and circumstances that may be outside our control.

Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, those risks identified in the Private Placement Memorandum. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and ARMR Sciences Inc. does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

Any forward-looking financial forecasts contained in this Presentation are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forecasts. No assurances can be given that the future results indicated, whether expressed or implied, will be achieved. While sometimes presented with numerical specificity, all such forecasts are based upon a variety of assumptions that may not be realized, and which are highly variable. Because of the number and range of the assumptions underlying any such forecasts, many of which are subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are beyond the reasonable control of the issuing company, many of the assumptions inevitably will not materialize and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur subsequent to the date of any financial forecast.

ARMR Sciences Inc. takes no responsibility for any forecasts contained within the Presentation. None of the information contained in any offering materials should be regarded as a representation by ARMR Sciences Inc. The Company’s forecasts have not been prepared with a view toward public disclosure or compliance with the guidelines of the SEC, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Independent public accountants have not examined nor compiled any forecasts and have not expressed an opinion or assurance with respect to the figures.

This Presentation also contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by management relating to market size and other data about our industry. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates.

ARMR Sciences Inc. is currently undertaking a private placement offering of Offered Shares pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the 1933 Act and/or Rule 506(c) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and investment time horizon of the Company carefully before investing. The private placement memorandum relating to the offering of Securities will contain this and other information concerning the Company, including risk factors, which should be read carefully before investing.

The Securities are being offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from registration under the 1933 Act. In accordance therewith, you should be aware that (i) the Securities may be sold only to “accredited investors,” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D; (ii) the Securities will only be offered in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and will not be required to comply with specific disclosure requirements that apply to registration under the Securities Act; (iii) the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) will not pass upon the merits of or give its approval to the terms of the Securities or the offering, or the accuracy or completeness of any offering materials; (iv) the Securities will be subject to legal restrictions on transfer and resale and investors should not assume they will be able to resell their securities; and (v) investing in these Securities involves a high degree of risk, and investors should be able to bear the loss of their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time.

The Company is “Testing the Waters” under Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933. The Company is not under any obligation to make an offering under Regulation A. No money or other consideration is being solicited in connection with the information provided, and if sent in response, will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until an offering statement on Form 1-A has been filed and until the offering statement is qualified pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any such offer may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of its acceptance given after the qualification date.   
 
The securities offered using Regulation A are highly speculative and involve significant risks. The investment is suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. No public market currently exists for the securities, and if a public market develops following the offering, it may not continue. The Company intends to list its securities on a national exchange and doing so entails significant ongoing corporate obligations including but not limited to disclosure, filing and notification requirements, as well compliance with applicable continued quantitative and qualitative listing standards.

Disclosure: Owners, members, directors, and employees of carboncredits.com have/may have stock or option positions in any of the companies mentioned: None.

Carboncredits.com receives compensation for this publication and has a business relationship with any company whose stock(s) is/are mentioned in this article.

Additional disclosure: This communication serves the sole purpose of adding value to the research process and is for information only. Please do your own due diligence. Every investment in securities mentioned in publications of carboncredits.com involves risks that could lead to a total loss of the invested capital.

Please read our Full RISKS and DISCLOSURE here.

Apple (AAPL) Expands Renewable Energy Projects Across Europe to Power Its 2030 Carbon-Neutral Vision

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Apple (AAPL) Expands Renewable Energy Projects Across Europe to Power Its 2030 Carbon-Neutral Vision

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is ramping up its clean energy investments across Europe with new large-scale solar and wind projects in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania. Alongside a newly operational solar array in Spain, these developments will add 650 megawatts (MW) of renewable capacity to regional grids and unlock more than $600 million in financing.

By 2030, they are expected to generate over 1 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean electricity annually, directly supporting its global users and its 2030 carbon-neutral goal.

Accelerating Toward Apple 2030

Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, said:

“By 2030, we want our users to know that all the energy it takes to charge their iPhone or power their Mac is matched with clean electricity. Our new projects in Europe will help us achieve our ambitious Apple 2030 goal, while contributing to healthy communities, thriving economies, and secure energy sources across the continent.”

Under its “Apple 2030” commitment, the company aims to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of the decade. A key part of that plan is addressing the emissions linked to product use — the electricity consumed when users power and charge Apple devices. In 2024, these emissions accounted for about 29% of Apple’s total carbon footprint.

To reduce this impact, the tech giant is enabling renewable projects that bring new clean power online in regions where Apple products are most used. The company plans to match 100% of its customers’ global electricity consumption with renewable energy by 2030. This means that every iPhone, Mac, or Apple Watch charged anywhere in the world will effectively be powered by clean energy.

Apple’s European clean energy expansion marks a major milestone toward that ambition. The company is facilitating construction that will add roughly 3,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable electricity annually to European grids by 2030.

Expanding Clean Power Across Europe

In Greece, Apple has finalized a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with HELLENiQ ENERGY for a 110MW solar project. Now fully operational, the site supports Greece’s transition away from fossil fuels and adds significant solar capacity to its grid.

Apple renewable energy Europe
Source: Apple

Italy

Italy will soon host a 129MW portfolio of solar and wind developments. The first installation — a solar farm in Sicily — is coming online this month. These projects underscore Apple’s approach of supporting diverse clean energy technologies across multiple regions.

Poland

In Poland, one of Europe’s most carbon-intensive electricity markets, Apple has enabled Econergy’s 40MW solar array, which is expected to begin operations later this year. By introducing renewable generation into a coal-heavy grid, the project will help cut emissions where it matters most.

apple poland
Source: Apple

Romania

In Romania, Apple is backing a 99MW wind farm in Galați County through a long-term deal with Nala Renewables, originated by renewable developer OX2. Once operational, the wind farm will deliver zero-emission electricity to local communities and businesses.

Apple romania
Source: Apple

Latvia

Latvia’s contribution to Apple’s portfolio will come from one of the country’s first corporate PPAs. Apple has signed a long-term agreement with European Energy to procure power from a 110MW solar farm, one of the largest in Latvia’s history. The project will expand the country’s renewable capacity while supporting Apple’s European energy goals.

Spain

In Spain, Apple has already completed a 131MW solar farm developed by ib vogt in Segovia. Operational since early 2025, the facility produces clean electricity for Spanish consumers and serves as a model for future corporate clean energy partnerships.

Together, these projects reflect Apple’s regional approach to decarbonization — targeting high-impact locations and using direct investment to accelerate renewable generation.

Apple’s Supply Chain Goes All-In on Renewables

Apple and its suppliers now support over 19 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy used to power manufacturing and corporate operations worldwide. Through its Supplier Clean Energy Program (CEP), Apple encourages its partners to switch to renewable electricity and adopt energy-efficient practices.

  • In 2024, supplier-procured renewable power reached 17.8GW, generating 31.3 million MWh of clean electricity.
  • This shift avoided 21.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions — a 17% increase from 2023.

Its Supplier Code of Conduct now requires all direct manufacturing suppliers to use 100% renewable electricity for Apple-related production by 2030. To help achieve this, Apple offers access to technical guidance, renewable energy procurement options, and advocacy tools for policy reform.

Clean Energy with Local Impact

Apple’s energy strategy recognizes that not all grids are created equal. Regions with high carbon intensity — where electricity is still heavily dependent on coal or natural gas — offer the greatest potential for impact. That’s why the company prioritizes developing renewable projects in countries like Poland and Romania, where replacing fossil-based power can yield significant emission reductions.

By 2030, Apple plans to source 75% of renewable electricity from within the three regions where most of its devices are sold — the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific — while retaining flexibility to invest in high-impact projects elsewhere.

Thus, beyond Europe, initiatives such as the China Clean Energy Fund support renewable projects totaling more than 1 GW. A second fund introduced in 2025 continues this momentum, enabling Apple and its suppliers to co-invest in clean generation.

Apple has also invested directly in nearly 500MW of solar and wind capacity in China and Japan to offset upstream electricity emissions from indirect suppliers.

This regional approach ensures that Apple’s clean power investments not only match its customers’ electricity use but also help decarbonize the broader energy system.

Balancing Growth and Accountability

Apple’s latest energy push comes amid scrutiny of its environmental marketing. In August, a German court ruled that Apple could no longer advertise some Apple Watch models as “carbon neutral,” citing potential consumer confusion and noncompliance with competition law. In California, similar lawsuits have challenged Apple’s carbon-neutral claims for select products.

Apple product emissions
Source: Apple

Despite these legal challenges, Apple maintains that its strategy prioritizes genuine emissions reduction. Since 2015, the company has cut its overall carbon emissions by 60%. The renewable projects across Europe are part of its shift away from reliance on carbon offsets and toward direct decarbonization through clean electricity generation.

apple carbon emissions
Source: Apple

The company’s philosophy is to reduce emissions first, then neutralize what remains. That approach underpins the company’s ongoing transition to renewable energy across both operations and its vast supply chain.

Market Impact and Broader Outlook

As of October 20, 2025, AAPL stock traded at $252.29 per share, up nearly 2% over the past 24 hours. With a market capitalization of approximately $3.81 trillion, Apple continues to hold its position as one of the world’s most valuable public companies.

Its financial strength significantly gives it the leverage to scale sustainability initiatives without compromising profitability. Its growing renewable portfolio — particularly in Europe — shows how tech giants can align business expansion with climate responsibility.

Toward a Carbon-Free Future

Apple’s clean energy projects across Europe highlight a broader shift in how global corporations approach decarbonization. Rather than relying solely on offsets or certificates, Apple is directly enabling new renewable infrastructure that supports regional grids and communities.

As the company progresses toward its 2030 target, its expanding partnerships, supplier engagement, and regional investment strategies demonstrate that clean energy is central to both its business model and brand identity.

By prioritizing real emissions reductions, Apple is setting a powerful example for the tech industry — one that ties long-term corporate success to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

How NVIDIA, Microsoft, Musk’s xAI, and BlackRock Are Driving the Next Wave of AI: $60 Billion in Mega Deals Explained

Jennifer L
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How NVIDIA, Microsoft, Musk’s xAI, and BlackRock Are Driving the Next Wave of AI: $60 Billion in Mega Deals Explained

NVIDIA continues to cement its position as a leading force in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Its powerful chips are now the foundation of massive data centers and AI systems across the world. Recent deals worth more than $60 billion highlight how deeply the company is shaping the future of global computing.

Industries like healthcare and finance are turning to AI. NVIDIA’s hardware and software are now key to digital transformation. The company is both selling chips as well as designing the global infrastructure for smart technologies.

Growing Global Demand for AI Computing

Modern AI models demand enormous computing power. Training chatbots, autonomous driving systems, or image-recognition tools involves processing millions of calculations per second. NVIDIA’s graphics processing units (GPUs) are built for this type of workload.

Unlike traditional chips, GPUs can handle many tasks at once, making them ideal for AI training and inference. NVIDIA’s efficiency has made it the go-to supplier for big cloud providers, research institutions, and AI startups.

In 2025, global demand for AI computing surged. Governments and private companies are building large-scale data centers around NVIDIA’s technology. These facilities help create advanced AI models. They can be used for tasks like weather forecasting and logistics optimization.

AI-related regulations US 2024
Source: Stanford University

Billions in Global Infrastructure Partnerships

NVIDIA has signed major partnerships worth about $60 billion in total. These include agreements across cloud services, chip deployment, and full-scale data center construction.

A key highlight is the $14 billion contract between Microsoft and Nscale, a British AI cloud company. This deal will deploy about 200,000 NVIDIA GB300 GPUs. The installations will span the United States and Europe, with 104,000 GPUs located at a 240-megawatt facility in Texas set to open in 2026. Additional sites include 12,600 GPUs in Portugal and 23,000 in England by 2027.

Another big deal includes BlackRock, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Elon Musk’s xAI. They just announced a $40 billion purchase of Aligned Data Centers. The company operates over 50 campuses with more than 5 gigawatts of total capacity across North and South America. This is the biggest data center purchase ever. It also boosts NVIDIA’s role in the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) initiative.

NVIDIA is more than a chip supplier now. These big collaborations show it’s a key partner in creating and powering the next generation of AI infrastructure.

Musk Bets Big on NVIDIA in a $20B Chip Pact

One of the most ambitious projects tied to NVIDIA is xAI’s $20 billion lease-to-own deal for AI chips. Led by Elon Musk, xAI plans to use the financing to build the Colossus 2 data center in Memphis, Tennessee.

The project will deploy 300,000 to 550,000 NVIDIA GB200 and GB300 chips, scaling up from xAI’s current 200,000-processor facility. The arrangement involves about $7.5 billion in equity and $12.5 billion in debt, using a special purpose vehicle (SPV) structure.

In a unique twist, NVIDIA is investing up to $2 billion in the SPV’s equity, effectively financing part of its own hardware. The debt is secured by the GPUs, not xAI’s corporate assets. This gives lenders direct security linked to the equipment.

This five-year lease model helps xAI access cutting-edge computing power without taking on the full debt burden. It also ensures NVIDIA a steady income stream and longer-term control over chip distribution.

NVIDIA Stock Moving Up, Market Going Up

NVIDIA’s stock went up a bit today. The market responded to corporate announcements and infrastructure deals. The gain shows that investors believe these big deals will increase future revenue and strengthen NVIDIA’s position in the AI ecosystem.

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Although the increase isn’t dramatic, it shows that traders view this news as adding value. Stable stock gains can draw more interest from institutional investors. They look for long-term growth potential.

As news about these deals spreads, more people in the market may view NVIDIA as more than just a chipmaker. They might see it as a key player in AI infrastructure. That perception can help support longer-term stock strength.

The AI infrastructure market is growing fast and looks set to keep expanding for years. Analysts estimate the AI-infrastructure market hit $87.6 billion in 2025. It could almost double by 2030. This growth comes as companies invest in GPUs, networking, and cooling systems.

Data center power needs are rising fast. Forecasts suggest that by 2027, demand could hit about 92 GW. This growth is mainly due to AI workloads.

Firms and governments might need trillions in new capital to meet demand. One major study estimates that data-center investments could reach about $8 trillion by 2030 in a high-growth scenario.

investments for AI-related data center capacity 2030
Source: McKinsey & Company

Market research groups predict that AI data centers will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25–32% through 2030. This means strong ongoing investment in chips, facilities, and power.

ESG, Sustainability, and Environmental Impact

Large AI data centers, like those powered by NVIDIA’s chips, have significant environmental footprints. The energy they consume and the cooling systems they require can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and heavy water use.

In the xAI Colossus 2 project, the energy demand alone is over 1 gigawatt, comparable to the power needs of nearly a million households. Cooling will use millions of gallons of water daily. The facility uses methane turbines. This has led to complaints from environmental groups about air pollution and regulatory issues.

Because of this, NVIDIA and its partners will need to address sustainability. They may invest in cleaner power sources like solar or wind. They might also implement advanced cooling technology that uses less water or captures waste heat. Efficient chip designs that consume less power will be critical, too.

These sustainability efforts can influence public perception, regulatory approvals, and long-term cost structure. If NVIDIA proves it’s cutting emissions and lowering environmental impact, it boosts its role as a tech leader and a responsible partner for a greener future.

The Heat Is On: Rivals, Regulation, and Rising Power Costs

Despite its momentum, NVIDIA faces real challenges. Global demand for GPUs still exceeds supply, leading to long waiting times for deliveries. The company depends on semiconductor foundries like TSMC. So, any delays in production can affect big projects.

Competition is growing as well. AMD, Intel, and new AI-focused startups are developing their own advanced processors. These firms aim to capture part of the rapidly expanding AI chip market.

NVIDIA also faces regulatory and environmental risks. Export limits might cut sales in important areas. Also, AI data centers use more energy, which brings up sustainability issues. Meeting demand responsibly will require cleaner energy sources and more efficient chip designs.

What’s Next: NVIDIA’s AI Empire Expands

Looking ahead, NVIDIA is expected to continue expanding its global partnerships and data center influence. The company could move deeper into AI infrastructure services, offering combined packages of chips, software, and cloud capacity.

Future growth may also come from:

  • AI-as-a-Service platforms for governments and enterprises.
  • Cloud partnerships that give smaller developers access to advanced GPUs.
  • Next-generation chip designs with better performance per watt.
  • Sustainability initiatives to reduce energy use and emissions in data centers.

NVIDIA’s new partnerships include $60 billion in infrastructure deals and $20 billion in chip leasing. These moves show its growing role in AI innovation. The company’s chips now support projects that define the next era of computing, from massive data centers to advanced autonomous systems.

While competition and environmental pressures will continue to test its leadership, NVIDIA’s global reach and ability to adapt ensure it will stay a key player in the race to build the world’s AI infrastructure.

From Tokyo to New York: Xpansiv Strengthens Global Role in Climate Data and Carbon Market Innovation

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From Tokyo to New York: Xpansiv Strengthens Global Role in Climate Data and Carbon Market Innovation

Xpansiv, a leading climate technology company, is gaining worldwide attention for its work in carbon and environmental data systems. The company was recently chosen in the first stage of the Financial Innovation category at the Tokyo Financial Award. It was also selected by the State of New York to build the state’s new greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting platform.

These two milestones show how Xpansiv is expanding its global role in climate finance and sustainability data. They show how the company links digital finance to environmental reporting. This is important in today’s fast-changing market.

A Growing Global Reputation

The Tokyo Financial Award celebrates companies that introduce fresh ideas in financial services. It also values sustainability and transparency. Xpansiv’s selection in this category shows its success in creating trusted digital tools for carbon markets.

Founded in 2017, Xpansiv manages systems worldwide. These systems track and trade carbon credits, renewable energy certificates, and other environmental assets. Its technology helps buyers, sellers, and regulators follow every transaction safely and in real time.

The company runs key platforms like XMarkets Exchange and the Environmental Portfolio Management System (EPMS). It also runs the Open Exchange (OX) for spot trading. Additionally, it hosts registries for renewable energy and carbon offset projects. Together, these systems process tens of millions of environmental credits and data entries each year.

In recent years, banks, regulators, and large corporations have turned to Xpansiv for reliable climate data. Japan’s financial sector recognizes that digital systems are crucial for transparency and efficiency in global climate finance.

Xpansiv was chosen after partnering with enechain, Japan’s leading energy marketplace operator. The collaboration links enechain’s Japan Climate Exchange (JCEX) with Xpansiv’s CBL spot exchange and Connect™ infrastructure. This boosts access to global carbon markets. It also improves liquidity, price transparency, and product variety to help close Japan’s J-Credit supply gap.

Ben Stuart, Chief Commercial Officer at Xpansiv, remarked:

“Through our partnership with enechain, we’re expanding access to global environmental markets for Japanese companies, supporting their decarbonisation goals with transparent access to high-quality credits and efficient, secure market infrastructure.”

Building New York’s Digital Backbone for Climate Action

Xpansiv reached another major milestone in the United States. It was selected by the State of New York to power a new platform that will track and report GHG emissions. This project backs the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). It is one of the most ambitious climate laws in the nation.

The platform will allow businesses to record, verify, and report their emissions across different industries. It will also link with carbon markets, letting companies use verified data when buying or retiring carbon credits.

This system is one of the first large-scale examples of a state using private digital technology for public climate reporting. It aims to make compliance easier and improve access to emissions data for both regulators and citizens.

Officials expect the system to go live by 2026. It will help thousands of companies in New York. It could also be a model for other states that want to update their climate data systems.

Katie Doyle, Senior Vice President, Registries, at Xpansiv commented:

“New York is again setting a national precedent by introducing a comprehensive, tech-enabled emissions reporting platform. We’re proud to support the state’s leadership in developing actionable climate policy through digital infrastructure.”

Turning Climate Data into Digital Currency

Accurate data is essential for real climate action. Governments, investors, and businesses need reliable information. This helps them measure emissions and track their progress toward goals.

Xpansiv’s platform turns verified project data, like power generation, carbon capture, or factory emissions, into Digital Environmental Assets (DEAs). These are standardized data units that can be traded, reported, or analyzed.

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Source: Xpansiv

The company’s system offers:

  • Audit-ready records for full transparency.
  • Integration tools (APIs) to link to carbon registries and reporting systems.
  • Data checks and verification are similar to blockchain tracking.

By digitizing this information, Xpansiv replaces paper-based or disconnected systems. This helps avoid errors, duplication, and confusion. The result is faster, clearer, and more trustworthy data. This is vital for governments, companies, and investors. It all helps scale up global decarbonization.

Riding the Wave of the $2 Trillion Energy Transition

The global clean-energy finance market is expanding fast. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and BloombergNEF estimate that investment in energy transition technologies hit $2.1 trillion in 2024. This marks a nearly 25% increase from the previous year.

Global investment in clean energy and fossil fuels, 2015-2024 IEA
Source: IEA

More funding is now directed to systems for measuring, reporting, and verifying (MRV) emissions. This is where Xpansiv works.

Analysts predict the digital carbon infrastructure market will hit $100 billion by 2030. This growth comes as more governments and companies invest in improved data systems.

 

Xpansiv partners with big banks, trading exchanges, and registries in North America, Europe, and Asia. It links voluntary and compliance carbon markets. This makes it easier to transfer verified carbon credits between systems.

Global demand for reliable climate data is rising. Xpansiv is ready as a platform operator and data provider. This role sets the stage for future growth.

Experts agree that accurate and verifiable data will be key to meeting net-zero goals. Without it, both voluntary and compliance carbon markets risk losing credibility.

Xpansiv’s Next Frontier: Linking Policy, Finance, and Data

Xpansiv’s recognition in Japan and its work with New York State show a growing link between finance and climate data worldwide.

Industry analysts see several ways the company could expand:

  • Public partnerships: more states and countries may adopt similar digital reporting systems.
  • Corporate integration: Big companies could use Xpansiv’s technology to meet the disclosure rules set by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • Standardization: With the rising need for consistent carbon data, platforms like Xpansiv can link various markets into a single global system.

The company’s main focus areas—Asia, North America, and Europe—represent over 80% of carbon market activity worldwide.

Governments are tightening climate rules, and investors now want clear proof of sustainability claims. As a result, digital platforms that verify emissions data will play a larger role in both compliance and investment decisions.

A New Chapter in Climate Data

Xpansiv’s achievements in Japan and the U.S. show how technology and finance are working together to drive climate transparency.

Its platforms turn complex environmental data into reliable digital assets. These assets help connect markets, regulators, and companies in new ways.

As global climate policies evolve, accurate reporting will become even more important. The world needs systems that can measure, verify, and trade environmental data quickly and securely.

Xpansiv’s journey reflects this shift. Climate action now goes beyond cutting emissions. It’s also about tracking them clearly and connecting that data to financial systems. In this way, Xpansiv is helping to build a more transparent and accountable future for climate finance and environmental markets.

Forest Finance Hits Record Growth in 2025: Investment Doubles for Nature-Based Climate Action

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Forest Finance Hits Record Growth in 2025: Investment Doubles for Nature-Based Climate Action

Forests are regaining global financial attention. According to the UNEP State of Finance for Forests 2025 report, investment in sustainable forest management, restoration, and conservation is increasing after years of underfunding. Governments, private firms, and international institutions are now channeling more capital into nature-based solutions as part of global climate strategies.

The report highlights an encouraging shift: while current funding still falls short of what’s needed to halt deforestation, the pace of growth in forest finance has accelerated sharply since 2020. If the trend continues, forests could play a stronger role in both climate mitigation and green economic recovery.

A Rising Wave of Forest Investment

Between 2020 and 2024, global finance flowing toward forests and nature-based climate solutions nearly doubled. The report estimates that around $23.5 billion per year is now directed toward protecting and restoring forests worldwide, up from less than $12 billion annually just five years ago.

Public finance remains the largest source, accounting for roughly 60% of total flows. Governments and development banks fund reforestation, community forest management, and sustainable agriculture programs.

However, private capital is catching up fast. Private investments now represent 40% of forest-related finance, compared to about 25% in 2020.

Public and private finance flows to forests in 2023
Source: UNEP Report

Key drivers include growing corporate commitments to net-zero emissions and the expansion of carbon markets. The demand for verified forest carbon credits has encouraged companies to back reforestation and avoided-deforestation projects in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

At the same time, emerging “blended finance” models — which combine public risk guarantees with private investment — have made nature projects more bankable. This mix has become crucial for attracting institutional investors who traditionally avoided forestry due to long payback periods and perceived risks.

Nature as an Economic Engine

The economic case for forest investment is becoming clearer. Forests absorb about 7.6 billion tonnes of CO₂ every year, roughly one-fifth of global emissions. Yet they receive less than 2% of total climate finance, according to UNEP data.

The 2025 report argues that increasing forest investment could deliver major returns. Every dollar spent on forest restoration can yield up to $30 in ecosystem services, such as water regulation, soil protection, and biodiversity conservation.

Moreover, the jobs generated by sustainable forestry are rising. Forest-related sectors already employ over 30 million people worldwide, many in rural areas. Expanding restoration and reforestation could create an additional 15 million green jobs by 2030, based on projections from the International Labour Organization.

Several countries have made measurable progress. Brazil and Indonesia, once deforestation hotspots, are now expanding conservation incentives and attracting foreign funding for forest protection.

In Africa, Ghana and Gabon are scaling up REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) programs, linking carbon revenue directly to forest governance improvements.

Countries with highest public domestic expenditure on forests in 2023

Private Capital Steps Up

Private investment in forests has grown from niche to mainstream in recent years. Asset managers, corporations, and impact investors are increasingly allocating funds to forestry and land-use projects that deliver both profit and carbon benefits.

The State of Finance for Forests 2025 report notes that private flows reached nearly $9 billion in 2024, led by large climate funds, corporate carbon credit purchases, and green bonds.

Notably, sustainability-linked bonds and loans are emerging as key financial tools. These instruments tie interest rates or repayment terms to measurable sustainability outcomes, such as reforestation acreage or emissions reduction.

Some of the largest moves include:

  • Sovereign green bonds issued by countries like Indonesia and Chile, raising billions for forest protection.
  • Corporate reforestation partnerships, such as Nestlé’s and Unilever’s investments in agroforestry supply chains.
  • Investment funds like Mirova, Climate Asset Management, and the &Green Fund, which collectively manage more than $5 billion in nature-based assets.

Private actors are also entering carbon markets more actively. Voluntary carbon credit demand reached an estimated 250 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, with forestry projects representing nearly 50% of total credits traded.

VCM Transaction Volumes, Values, and Prices by Forestry and Land Use Project Types

The Global Funding Gap

Despite progress, the funding gap remains wide. To meet global forest and land-use goals by 2030, annual investments need to reach $460 billion, the report finds. That is nearly 20 times current levels.

Forest finance flows and investment needed

The shortfall reflects structural barriers: unclear land tenure, lack of local project pipelines, and limited data on returns. In many regions, smallholders lack access to affordable finance for sustainable farming and reforestation.

However, international climate finance mechanisms are helping bridge the gap. The Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility have both expanded forest-related programs. Since 2020, more than $6 billion has been committed through multilateral channels, supporting over 50 countries in their efforts to protect and restore forests.

The report also highlights that emerging markets — particularly in Africa and Latin America — could attract much larger investments if credit risks were reduced. Blended finance remains one of the most promising tools to make this possible.

Integrity and Innovation Take Root

A key focus of the 2025 report is ensuring that forest finance delivers real, measurable impact. This means improving transparency and strengthening safeguards against greenwashing.

New global standards are now being applied to forest projects. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) are working to align certification systems with climate integrity principles. This includes satellite-based monitoring, standardized carbon accounting, and stronger community engagement.

More than 70% of new private forest projects launched in 2024 adopted third-party verification standards, showing a growing shift toward credibility. These frameworks are helping investors gain confidence that their money is delivering genuine environmental and social benefits.

Technology also plays a growing role. Digital tools such as remote sensing, AI-powered forest monitoring, and blockchain-based traceability systems are improving project tracking and investor reporting.

From Billions to Trillions: The Next Frontier

The overall tone of the State of Finance for Forests 2025 report is optimistic. It finds that forest finance has entered a period of acceleration, with stronger collaboration between governments, investors, and communities.

If growth continues at the current pace, total annual forest finance could exceed $50 billion by 2030 — more than four times the 2020 level. However, the report stresses that this is still below what’s needed to achieve global forest protection targets.

UNEP and the World Bank project that scaling up nature-based investment to the trillion-dollar range will require systemic changes:

  • Embedding forests in national climate plans and green recovery packages.
  • Expanding carbon pricing and nature credit markets.
  • Strengthening transparency and local governance.

As deforestation pressures persist, the momentum around forest finance offers hope. The sector is no longer seen as an environmental niche but as a pillar of global climate and economic strategy.

Forests store carbon, support livelihoods, and protect biodiversity. Mobilizing finance at scale can help unlock their full potential — transforming them from victims of climate change into powerful drivers of climate resilience.

Brookfield and Bloom Energy’s $5B Pact Redefines How AI Gets Its Energy

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Brookfield and Bloom Energy’s $5B Pact Redefines How AI Gets Its Energy

Bloom Energy and Brookfield Asset Management announced a joint plan to invest $5 billion to build power and data infrastructure aimed at large AI workloads. The deal pairs Bloom’s onsite fuel cell systems with Brookfield’s project development and financing muscle. They aim to create integrated “AI factories.” These will be sites that combine servers, cooling, and local power into one optimized system.

The partnership aims to solve two linked problems. First, AI data centers need huge amounts of steady power. Second, grid upgrades often lag behind where compute demand grows fastest. By putting low-emission power on-site, the partners hope to cut delivery delays and lower operating risk for large AI customers.

KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Bloom Energy, remarked:

“Unlike traditional factories, AI factories demand massive power, rapid deployment and real-time load responsiveness that legacy grids cannot support. The lean AI factory is achieved with power, infrastructure, and compute designed in sync from day one. That principle guides our collaboration with Brookfield to reimagine the data center of the future. Together, we are creating a new blueprint for powering AI at scale.”

The $5B Power Play Behind the AI Boom

Brookfield will provide capital in stages to fund the deployment of Bloom Energy fuel cells at AI data center clusters. Bloom will supply, install, and maintain the fuel cell systems, Bloom’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), and work with Brookfield on site design.

The two firms will co-develop sites in North America, Europe, and other regions. One pilot location in Europe is already in early development, with more sites planned as the program scales.

Bloom’s fuel cells run on a range of fuels, including natural gas today and hydrogen or biogas in low-carbon scenarios. The systems generate power behind the meter. That means the power is made and used on-site. On-site generation cuts reliance on long transmission lines. It also speeds up project timelines, unlike waiting for big grid upgrades.

Brookfield will target locations with constrained grids or high energy costs. It will combine finance, real estate, and engineering to deliver turnkey AI campuses. Bloom will focus on power technology and operations. The joint model aims to sell access to compute capacity bundled with resilient, lower-emission power.

Each megawatt of Bloom Energy’s fuel-cell power can help avoid about 4,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year when it replaces diesel generators. Fuel cells using renewable hydrogen can achieve net-zero emissions. This provides a cleaner option for energy-intensive AI infrastructure.

Over time, the company expects to make an even greater impact. Bloom’s long-term goal is to cut millions of tons of CO₂ annually across its growing network of AI campuses and data center projects.

AI Finding Its Own Power Source

AI compute growth is moving fast. Some industry estimates say U.S. AI data center demand could exceed 100 gigawatts by the mid-2030s. Global demand for compute and associated cooling and power could reach several times that level.

data center electricity demand due AI 2030

Hyperscale data centers still put heavy demands on local grids. This often leads to long waits for interconnections.

Data center power is measured in megawatts per facility. Large AI sites can require tens to hundreds of megawatts. For comparison, a 100-MW cluster needs roughly the same continuous power as a small city.

If many new AI sites come online in the same region, the grid must expand quickly. That expansion often takes years. On-site fuel-cell power can provide an interim or long-term solution in such cases.

Analysts value AI infrastructure as a major growth market. Some forecasts estimate that the AI infrastructure opportunity will reach trillions of dollars in the next decade. This includes costs for servers, cooling, power, and facilities. The $5 billion partnership is one of the earliest large, purpose-built plays aimed directly at that market.

Wall Street Takes Notice as AI Energy Heats Up

Markets reacted strongly when the deal was announced. Bloom Energy shares jumped in early trading. This rise shows that investors believe the company can land long-term orders from AI operators. Analysts raised revenue forecasts for Bloom based on expected project pipelines tied to AI data centers.

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Brookfield’s move fits a wider trend of asset managers investing in digital infrastructure. These investors see steady, long-term cash flows from data center leases and embedded power contracts. The partnership blends that capital with a technology supplier that can deliver power where it is needed.

Economics relies on several factors: fuel prices, local power rates, incentives for low-carbon energy, and the costs of installing and running fuel cells at scale. If hydrogen or other low-carbon fuels fall in price, the climate benefits of onsite fuel cell power grow. If local rules penalize behind-the-meter generation, projects may need different commercial structures.

Can Fuel Cells Handle the AI Load?

The plan has real technical and market risks. Fuel cells must prove long-term reliability at the scale AI factories require. These systems also need supply chains for parts and fuels.

Project teams must integrate power with cooling, backup systems, and server infrastructure. That requires careful engineering and long maintenance cycles.

Regulatory and permitting rules vary by country and by city. Some utilities and regulators are cautious about large onsite generators. In some markets, onsite generation faces higher charges or must follow strict interconnection rules. The partners will need to adapt to local rules and often negotiate with utilities.

Another risk is demand timing. AI compute growth could slow or centralize differently than current forecasts assume. If demand grows more slowly, some planned projects could face lower returns. Conversely, very rapid demand could strain component supply chains and raise costs.

Clean Power Meets Compute: The Policy Advantage

Fuel cells offer lower local emissions compared with diesel generators and can reduce grid congestion. When paired with low-carbon fuels such as green hydrogen or biogas, they can cut lifecycle emissions further. The partners say they will pursue lower-carbon fuels as markets and supplies mature.

power system comparison fuel cell bloom energy

Policy incentives and carbon pricing will matter. Regions that reward low-carbon onsite power will make the business case stronger. Where grids decarbonize rapidly, the marginal benefit of onsite fuel cells shifts. The partners will likely target places where grid constraints and carbon rules create the greatest value.

The deal also signals a shift in how infrastructure is designed. Rather than treating power and compute as separate systems, the AI factory model integrates them. That can boost efficiency, but also concentrates physical and regulatory risk in single sites.

The Blueprint for Tomorrow’s AI Factories

If Bloom and Brookfield execute well, they could set a new standard for AI infrastructure. The model could scale to dozens of sites and to hundreds of megawatts of deployed fuel-cell power over time. That would create a steady pipeline of orders for Bloom and steady cash flows for Brookfield-managed projects.

The partnership shows how private capital and specialized technology can combine to solve urgent infrastructure gaps. It also shows the complexity of the energy transition. New power sources, fuels, and commercial models need to fit with local rules and physical grids.

AI operators can benefit from bundled offers. These include compute power along with resilient, lower-emission energy. This can shorten build times and lower long-term risks. For investors, the play is a bet on both AI demand and the economics of onsite, low-carbon power.

The $5 billion Bloom-Brookfield partnership aims to knit together power and compute in the AI era. It responds to a clear need: massive, concentrated power for AI that sometimes outpaces grid upgrades. The move could accelerate new site builds and show a practical path to combine finance, power technology, and data center design.

Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent

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Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent

“The carbon economy is global, but its solutions are local”

CAPE TOWN, SA – Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness. From 21 to 23 October, the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) in Johannesburg will bring together over 280 policymakers, investors and project developers from 40 countries to accelerate the continent’s participation in high-integrity carbon markets.

Hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with AUDA-NEPAD as a strategic institutional partner and One Carbon World as an official climate impact partner, CMAS marks the first continental event dedicated to unlocking Africa’s carbon value through integrity, investment, and impact.

“Carbon markets can unlock billions in finance for the continent,” says Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative of UNDP South Africa and Director of the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub. “With the right partnerships and governance, Africa can convert its natural wealth into climate-resilient growth and jobs.”

For Madeleine Garlick, Africa Director at One Carbon World, partnerships are key: “African innovators are leading the market now, but with collaboration, we can achieve the scale needed to ensure it delivers for everybody.”

Turning ambition into action

The summit’s theme of collaboration is reflected in its sponsors: TASC, an award-winning developer of high-impact carbon projects, is the diamond sponsor, joined by FSD Africa, SGS, and Trees for the Future as gold sponsors, and GIZ and Carbon Coin as silver sponsors.

“Our projects are having a monumental impact at a grassroots level—all this enabled through carbon finance,” says Shelley Estcourt, CEO Africa at TASC. Francesca Cerchia, Global Head of Climate Solutions at SGS, adds: “We need to make sure Africa is at the centre of voluntary carbon market development.”

Meanwhile, Tim McLennan, CEO of Trees for the Future, notes: “Farmers are the most vulnerable to climate change; our mission is to assist them to restore land and unlock prosperity.”

Scaling Africa’s solutions

With participation from nine African governments—including Comoros, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda—and 14 innovative carbon projects, five of which are raising capital, CMAS will showcase how the continent’s solutions are both local and transformative.

“The carbon economy is global, but its solutions are local,” says Chidalu Onyenso, Founder and CEO of Earthbond (Nigeria). Another expert speaker at the summit, Nicole Dewing, Co-Founder of Africa Carbon & Commodities (Senegal), explains that: “High-integrity plastic credits can underwrite a circular economy where communities earn, oceans recover and investment delivers verifiable impact.”

Driving a just transition

CMAS features a full programme of ministerial and investor roundtables, technical workshops, and sector dialogues featuring pan-African projects and pioneers in energy and cookstoves, blue carbon, nature-based solutions, and urban circularity.

According to Gabriel Labbate, Global Team Leader of the UN-REDD Programme (UNEP), “Initiatives like the REDD+ Investments in Africa Roundtable at CMAS are crucial to bridging the gap between supply and demand and turning ambition into implementation.”

As Daniel Okoth, Head of Carbon at SunCulture (Kenya), puts it: “We’re not just creating carbon credits—we’re creating climate-smart livelihoods.”

Marc Baker, Director of Carbon Tanzania, adds: “We are at an inflection point in the carbon markets, with growth, increasing integrity, and the emergence of Article 6.2 providing opportunities for scale.” 

For more inspiring interviews with CMAS partners and speakers, click here.
To download the full CMAS programme, click here.

VUKA Group 
Carbon Markets Africa Summit is part of the green economy portfolio of VUKA Group, which has more than 20 years’ experience in serving the business community across Africa. 

Event dates and location:
21 October: Pre-summit day
22–23 October: Summit
Venue: Protea Hotel by Marriott–Balalaika Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Website: Carbon Markets Africa

Aluminum Prices Hit 3-Year High: Is It the Next Key Metal in the Clean Energy Shift?

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Aluminum Prices Hit 3-Year High: Is It the Next Key Metal in the Clean Energy Shift?

Aluminum is moving from a supporting role to center stage in the global green transition. The metal is light and strong, and also endlessly recyclable. This makes it essential for electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, power lines, and low-carbon buildings.

Global demand for aluminum is rising fast as countries expand renewable power and electric transport. The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) expects aluminum demand to rise by 40% by 2030. This growth is fueled by clean-tech uses.

But as the market expands, so does scrutiny on emissions. Aluminum smelting is one of the most energy-intensive industrial processes in the world. Reducing its carbon footprint is now a top goal for both industry and governments.

Aluminum Prices Hit 3-Year High Amid Tight Supply

On October 10, 2025, aluminum prices surged to their highest level in three years, topping around $2,800 per tonne. The rally shows rising supply worries and increasing demand from clean energy sectors. This includes electric vehicles (EVs), renewable power, and construction.

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Analysts attribute the spike to several factors. China’s power shortages have limited smelting output. Also, new environmental rules are tightening production limits on coal-powered plants. In addition, unrest in Guinea, which supplies over 45% of China’s bauxite imports, has raised fears of disruptions in the global supply chain.

Meanwhile, inventories tracked by the London Metal Exchange fell to their lowest point since 2021, signaling a tightening market.

“Supply can’t keep up with the clean-energy boom,” said analysts from BloombergNEF. They pointed out that aluminum’s use in solar, EVs, and transmission lines is growing faster than producers can adapt.

The recent price rise shows that investors prefer low-carbon aluminum. This type of aluminum now has a significant premium. Demand for verified low-emission materials is outpacing supply. This is the case for automakers, construction firms, and renewable developers in Europe and North America.

Experts think that prices over $2,500 per tonne could boost investments in recycling and renewable-powered smelters. This is especially true in places like Canada, Norway, and the Middle East. However, the rally also underscores a broader challenge: balancing the green transition with resource security.

Why Aluminum Is the Unsung Hero of Clean Energy

Aluminum saves weight — and that means energy. Lighter cars and trucks travel farther on the same battery charge. According to the Aluminum Association, modern EVs use 30–40% more aluminum than traditional gas vehicles.

It’s not just cars. Each 1-MW solar farm uses roughly 40 tons of aluminum for panel frames, mounts, and wiring. Power grids also rely on aluminum for transformers and long-distance transmission lines.

The metal’s high recyclability adds major sustainability value. Recycled aluminum uses only 5% of the energy required for primary production. Yet recycling accounts for only about 36% of global aluminum output today, leaving huge room for expansion.

The low-carbon aluminum market was 19.3 million tons in 2024, per IMARC estimates. It can grow to 27.7 million tons by 2033, with an annual growth rate of 3.7%. That growth mirrors global renewable investment trends.

low carbon aluminum market forecast

China’s Dominance and the Global Supply Imbalance

China dominates the aluminum industry. It produces over 40 million tons of primary aluminum annually — nearly 60% of global supply. It also tops in refining and processing, as well as in demand for raw materials like bauxite.

Global primary aluminum output
Source: IAI

Exports of bauxite from Guinea to China jumped 35% in 2024, making Guinea the world’s top bauxite exporter. This raw material feeds China’s vast smelting network.

Worldwide, primary aluminum production has topped 70 million tons in recent years. But the carbon footprint varies greatly by location.

Smelters powered by coal — common in parts of China — emit far more CO₂ than those powered by renewables. Producers in Norway, Iceland, and Canada use hydropower. They create aluminum with emissions below 4 kg CO₂ per kg aluminum. This is much lower than the global average of 16.7 kg CO₂ per kg (IAI, Hydro).

This huge gap shows why energy source matters as much as output in the global supply chain.

The Emissions Problem — and Low-Carbon Solutions

Traditional aluminum production is energy-hungry. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that aluminum accounts for around 2% of global CO₂ emissions from materials production.

Producers are now turning to renewable power and recycled inputs to cut this footprint. Norsk Hydro, for example, produces low-carbon aluminum emitting only 3 kg CO₂/kg, among the world’s cleanest.

If all smelters switched to renewable power, global aluminum emissions could fall by 400 million tonnes of CO₂ each year. That’s like the yearly emissions from 100 coal plants.

aluminum carbon footprint recycled vs traditional

Recycling is another big win. Recycling rates in Europe could double by 2030, potentially saving 39 million tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2050. Globally, if all used aluminum were recycled, the industry’s total energy demand could fall by 60%, says MARC Group.

Pricing, Premiums, and the Push for Low-Carbon Metal

Aluminum remains a major commodity. The global aluminum market was valued at roughly $190 billion in 2024, with steady growth projected through 2030.

The IAI forecasted the following for aluminum demand growth by 2030:

  • By Region:
    Around 93% of global aluminum demand growth between 2020 and 2030 will come from Asia (especially China), Europe, and North America, reflecting industrial expansion, renewable power deployment, and strong EV manufacturing in these regions.

Aluminum demand growth by region IAI
Source: IAI

  • By Sector:
    Aluminum demand is set to grow most in transportation (+11.8 Mt), followed by electrical (+5.2 Mt), construction (+4.6 Mt), and packaging (+3.3 Mt) — with transport leading due to electric mobility and the electrical sector driven largely by solar and renewable infrastructure.

  • By EV Demand:
    Electric vehicles will account for roughly 63% of new aluminum demand in transport, adding about 7.4 million tonnes by 2030; EVs use 60–80 kg more aluminum per vehicle than traditional models, with China, Europe, and North America driving about 93% of this growth.

Aluminum demand from EVs by region IAI
Source: IAI

Low-carbon aluminum commands a premium. Market data shows that buyers pay $20 to $150 per tonne more for certified low-carbon products, depending on the region and energy source.

Smelters that use renewable power gain a cost edge as carbon pricing expands. For instance, hydropower-based smelters in Iceland and Quebec report operating costs up to 30% lower than coal-based plants in China.

Investment in renewable-powered smelting hubs is also accelerating. In 2025, new projects in Europe, Canada, and the Middle East are expected to increase global capacity for low-carbon aluminum by 3–4 million tons.

Industry Moves, Policy Levers, and Challenges Ahead

Automakers, electronics makers, and construction firms are driving the shift. Mercedes-Benz, Apple, and Volvo all signed long-term contracts for low-carbon aluminum to cut supply chain emissions.

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect in 2026, will tax imports based on embedded CO₂. This policy will pressure high-emission producers to decarbonize faster.

Governments are also funding clean smelting projects. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded over $500 million program. This program aims to boost aluminum decarbonization and improve recycling infrastructure.

Countries rich in bauxite, like Guinea and Indonesia, are enjoying higher global demand. However, they also face pressure to improve environmental standards in mining and refining.

Scaling low-carbon aluminum faces three main challenges:

  • Energy transition: Replacing fossil electricity with renewables near smelters requires billions in new investments.
  • Recycling infrastructure: Global collection systems remain fragmented; less than 40% of post-consumer scrap is recovered.
  • Verification: Without strict standards, false “green aluminum” claims risk damaging trust.

Aluminum could become one of the biggest enablers of decarbonization. Every tonne of low-carbon aluminum can reduce lifecycle emissions in cars, solar farms, and power lines by several tonnes of CO₂.

To meet climate goals, producers, investors, and governments must collaborate. Expanding renewable energy for smelting is key. Scaling up recycling is also important, as well as having traceable and verified supply chains to succeed.

With the right policies and innovation, aluminum can become a cleaner material. It can support the energy transition by helping create lighter, stronger, and more sustainable systems.

Nuclear Stocks, Oklo, NuScale, Centrus Energy, Rise as U.S. Army Pushes for Microreactors

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Nuclear Stocks, Oklo, NuScale, Centrus Energy, Rise as U.S. Army Pushes for Microreactors

Nuclear energy stocks are rising as the U.S. government backs advanced reactors. This supports growing electricity demand and boosts energy security. Companies such as Oklo Inc., NuScale Power, and Centrus Energy are at the center of this shift.

The Trump administration recently approved plans for the U.S. Army to deploy advanced microreactors for defense and research. This move shows stronger support for nuclear innovation. It also reflects a rising interest in compact, reliable power systems for military bases and remote locations.

New U.S. Policies Spark Investor Confidence

The new White House directive speeds up the deployment of small nuclear reactors (SMRs). This change falls under national security rules. These microreactors offer continuous, low-emission power. They work well in areas where grid electricity is unreliable or missing.

Government contracts will likely reach several billion dollars in the next decade. This is because the Department of Defense is testing modular systems for energy resilience.

Investor confidence followed immediately. Centrus Energy (LEU) shares have risen sharply this year, supported by strong demand for nuclear fuel. Oklo (OKLO) shares jumped over 700% in the past 12 months, one of the biggest rallies in the clean-tech sector. 

Oklo stock

NuScale Power (SMR) showed strong financial growth. In Q2 2025, revenue reached USD 8.1 million, up from just $1 million the previous year. They also have nearly $490 million in cash reserves to support future projects.

Market analysts call this a turning point.  One industry source told CNBC.

“We’re finally seeing advanced reactors move from prototypes to contracts. That opens the door to real commercial deployment.”

The Janus Program: Power for the Battlefield

The core of this new defense strategy is the U.S. Army’s Janus program. It aims to build and test mobile nuclear microreactors that can generate 1 to 5 megawatts (MW) of power. These small reactors are designed to supply reliable, carbon-free electricity to remote bases and defense sites where fuel delivery is difficult.

Companies like Oklo and Nano Nuclear Energy are developing early designs that can be transported by truck and set up in days. The goal is to reduce diesel use, improve energy security, and keep missions running even if grids fail.

The Army expects to test the first units later this decade. If successful, Janus could change how the military powers its global operations — cleanly and independently.

Why Nuclear Power Is Back in Demand

Global electricity use is climbing fast. The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global electricity demand to grow three times faster by 2030 than it did in the last decade. Artificial intelligence, data centers, electric vehicles, and electrified industries are driving much of that growth.

Traditional renewables such as wind and solar are vital but intermittent. Nuclear power can run 24 hours a day, providing the steady, carbon-free energy needed to balance modern grids.

The IEA estimates that small modular reactors could have 40 gigawatts (GW) of global capacity by 2050. In a high-investment scenario, this could rise to 120 GW. That’s equivalent to more than 1,000 modern reactors operating around the world.

nuclear energy investment outlook by type 2050

The Expanding SMR and Microreactor Market

SMRs are smaller, safer, and faster to construct than traditional nuclear plants. They can be built in factories, shipped by truck or rail, and installed near industrial sites or military bases.

Industry estimates value the global SMR market at $7.5 billion in 2025, projected to reach $16.1 billion by 2034, with a compound growth rate near 9%. Other forecasts, like those from BloombergNEF, predict the market could hit $40–50 billion by 2035. This depends on how fast governments make approvals easier.

Investment in SMR and microreactor projects has risen over 65% since 2021, says the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI).

Microreactors—miniaturized versions producing under 20 MW—are gaining traction for military and research use. Studies show the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) could be $48–78 per megawatt-hour.

Federal tax credits may reduce costs by up to 25%. They are a good option for remote sites or industrial operations. Diesel generators can be expensive and polluting, so these alternatives become competitive.

SMR construction cost

Inside the Race: Oklo, NuScale, and Centrus Take the Lead

Oklo Inc. is developing compact fast reactors using advanced fuels. Its first projects aim to deliver reliable power for military and industrial users. Oklo’s model focuses on selling long-term energy contracts rather than just hardware, positioning it for recurring revenue.

NuScale Power is the most advanced among U.S. SMR developers. The 77-megawatt reactor design is certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The company plans to deploy its first commercial modules with utilities and government agencies later this decade.

Nuscale power SMR stock

Centrus Energy is the only U.S. producer of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU). This fuel is essential for next-generation reactors. Its Ohio plant began enrichment in 2024, marking the first domestic production of this type of fuel in over 40 years. As Oklo and NuScale expand, HALEU demand is expected to rise sharply.

Centrus Energy LEU stock

Together, these companies represent the full nuclear value chain — from design and deployment to fuel supply — forming the backbone of America’s new nuclear ecosystem.

Industry Tailwinds Point to Long-Term Growth

The IEA says nuclear investment needs to rise from $5 billion today to at least $25 billion each year by 2030. This is crucial to meet climate goals. By 2050, total nuclear investment could reach $670 billion, as new builds replace aging reactors and supply clean electricity to expanding grids.

Nuclear energy currently provides about 9% of global electricity, but that share could rise to 12–14% by 2040 if planned projects succeed. New modular designs could reduce construction time by half. This means faster deployment than traditional plants.

Nuclear Power Req in 2050 - CC (1)

Economic models show that after a company successfully builds its first SMR, it can replicate the process. This can cut costs by 20–30% for each new unit. This follows a “factory learning curve,” much like what we see with solar and wind power.

The main growth drivers are:

  • Government policy: Nuclear power is now listed as a critical technology in several national energy strategies.
  • Technology improvements: Factory-built reactors reduce costs and risks.
  • Rising demand: The surge in AI, EVs, and industrial power needs favors firm, clean energy.
  • Fuel security: Domestic HALEU supply reduces reliance on imports.

Challenges include:

  • Regulatory hurdles remain high, with licensing often taking 5–10 years.
  • Construction delays and cost overruns have hurt investor confidence in past decades.
  • Competition from other clean technologies—like hydrogen and long-duration storage—continues to grow.

Analysts caution that while optimism is justified, many small reactor developers will need years before generating revenue. “Policy momentum is there,” said one NEI analyst, “but execution will determine who wins this race.”

Outlook: Nuclear Power’s New Phase

The U.S. Army microreactor initiative underlines a turning point in federal energy planning. Nuclear energy is making a comeback. Both the government and private investors support it. This shift highlights its importance for national security and clean power.

The IEA estimates nuclear generation must expand by roughly 80% by 2050 for the world to stay on track toward net-zero emissions. Achieving this requires faster approvals, predictable regulations, and consistent financing.

For investors, companies like Oklo, NuScale, and Centrus offer exposure to one of the most ambitious technology transitions in the energy sector. Their combined progress will help determine whether the U.S. can build a stable, low-carbon power system for the age of electrification.

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