Energy & Environment

Toronto – September 11, 2026 -- Power Metallic Mines Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) has declared an inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate for the Lion Zone at its Nisk Project in Quebec, containing approximately 406 million pounds of copper-equivalent (CuEq) with more than 85% classified as Indicated.

Lion resource grades near 4% CuEq across 4.75 million tonnes

The Lion deposit holds 4,145,000 tonnes Indicated at 3.86% CuEq (1.68% Cu, 2.61 g/t Pd, 0.85 g/t Pt, 0.49 g/t Au, 12.21 g/t Ag, 0.10% Ni), plus 601,000 tonnes Inferred at 4.01% CuEq. The estimate, prepared by SGS Canada Inc. under NI 43-101 standards, carries an effective date of June 19, 2026, and incorporates drilling completed to April 19, 2026. Approximately 59% of the tonnage sits within the open-pit resource, and mineralization starts at surface.

Rielasingen-Worblingen – September 11, 2026 -- Rising electricity prices are pushing German housing cooperatives to convert unused rooftop space into on-site solar power supply for members, a shift that can simultaneously cut resident energy costs and strengthen property economics.

Cooperatives hold both the roof and the resident relationship

Housing cooperatives occupy a unique position in the solar market: they own the building's roof and represent the interests of the people living beneath it. That dual role lets them install photovoltaic systems and sell the power directly to residents through tenant-electricity models, without residents needing to make their own capital investment.

Almaty – September 10, 2026 -- The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation has allocated 460 million tenge (approximately US$1 million) to fund the gasification of private residential homes in Almaty, partnering with the city's Akimat (Mayor's Office) on the project.

Foundation funding targets coal-to-gas conversion for private homes

Under a newly signed memorandum, the Almaty City Akimat will inspect private residences, consult with residents on connection procedures and coordinate the transition to natural gas heating. Qualified contractors will then carry out the construction and installation work required to connect each home to the gas network.

Bönen – September 10, 2026 -- Tengelmann Energie Renewables (TER) has nearly doubled the photovoltaic capacity at KiK's European headquarters in Bönen with a second solar installation delivering 89.2 kWp, financed and operated under an on-site power purchase agreement (PPA).

Second PV plant adds 89.2 kWp of capacity on KiK's office building

The new installation comprises roughly 200 solar modules mounted on Office Building 2 at KiK's headquarters. More than 70% of the electricity generated flows directly into the retailer's own consumption for logistics and administrative operations under a long-term supply agreement.

Calgary – September 10, 2026 -- Canadian Energy Metals Corp. (CEM) has achieved proof-of-concept for producing Smelter Grade Alumina (SGA) from a non-bauxite resource, marking a potential shift in North America's aluminum supply chain, and has formally commenced its Prefeasibility Study (PFS) for the Thor Project in northeast Saskatchewan.

CEM's process converts black shale into alumina matching Bayer Process purity standards

The company's testing process converts boehmite, derived from precursors linked to High Purity Alumina (HPA) and Chemical Grade Alumina (CGA), into SGA that consistently matches the purity and specifications of alumina produced through the Bayer Process, the current industry standard for refining bauxite. SGA is the principal feedstock for aluminum metal production, and CEM's results were achieved without relying on bauxite, the conventional ore source.

Shenzhen – September 10, 2026 -- i2Cool Shenzhen Limited has closed a Series B financing round worth tens of millions of yuan, equivalent to several million US dollars, backed by Shenzhen TopoScend Capital Co., Ltd., with Linglu Capital acting as exclusive financial adviser.

The company, which develops electricity-free passive radiative cooling materials, will use the proceeds to build standardized nanoparticle production lines, advance core technology, recruit key talent, and expand commercially in priority global markets.

Frankfurt – September 10, 2026 -- Rising energy and fuel prices are changing consumer behavior in Germany but failing to trigger a rapid shift toward climate-friendly energy solutions, according to a new BearingPoint survey. The management and technology consultancy found that 53% of respondents plan no switch to greener mobility or heating options over the next two years, leaving fossil fuel infrastructure under sustained demand for longer than markets anticipated.

Higher prices cut driving but stop short of triggering investment

The survey shows 38% of respondents report driving less due to energy and fuel price increases over the past twelve months. Around a quarter shifted to alternatives: 11% use public transport more often, 13% cycle more, and 4% use electric vehicles more frequently. Meanwhile, 42% say price increases had no effect on their mobility behavior at all.

Mexico City – September 10, 2026 -- Sungrow will convene two flagship Latin America energy summits this fall, gathering government officials, utilities, EPCs, and developers to address grid modernization and storage deployment across the region.

Mexico Summit Set for September 10 Targets Local Grid Needs

The Sungrow Summit North LATAM Mexico 2026 will take place September 10 at Casino Campo Marte in Mexico City. Technical sessions will cover Grid-Forming technology, the PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage system, the new SG510HX solution, next-generation modular inverters, and Long-Term Service Agreements tailored to Mexican market requirements.

Chile Event Follows October 22 in Santiago

Sungrow Summit Chile 2026 will convene October 22 at Centro de Eventos Hilaria in Santiago, focusing on challenges specific to Chile's renewable energy and storage market, which the company describes as among the most dynamic in Latin America.

Shenzhen – September 10, 2026 -- China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG) disclosed that electricity consumption across the Greater Bay Area has exceeded 700 TWh annually, a volume the company says surpasses that of the world's other major bay areas. The figures were presented by Chairman and Party Secretary Qian Chaoyang at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, which opened in Shenzhen on September 5 and drew more than 400 representatives from over 40 countries and regions.

Grid reliability holds at world-class levels despite rising demand

CSG reported average annual outage time per customer at under 30 minutes across the Greater Bay Area, with power supply reliability maintained at what the company calls a world-class benchmark.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- TCL Industries and TCL Technology are showcasing a unified residential energy ecosystem at IFA 2026, linking solar generation, battery storage and smart home controls under a single management platform.

TCL builds its 'Inspiration Habitat' exhibit around three pillars: smart devices, displays and clean energy

The immersive space at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A, running September 4-8, 2026, lets visitors interact directly with hardware spanning SunPower Home Energy and TCL Smart Home product lines.