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Digital infrastructure has stopped being a tech topic and become an energy, industrial and competitiveness topic. In 2026, the same forces are reshaping both Europe and the US…

Investment in European cleantech is moving from isolated technologies to coordinated system building. Capital is flowing into generation, conversion, storage, grids and flexibility, guided by governments aiming to secure industrial resilience and long-term energy security…

The U.S. energy transition hinges increasingly on policy, not just in principle, but as a determinant of business viability. What once was largely about tech and financing now depends heavily on legislation, tax credits…

If you want a single picture of what’s coming, look at where the cranes are. U.S. manufacturing construction is running at historically high levels, with spending at roughly $223 billion as of July 2025…

In the race to decarbonise aviation, two regions are taking very different approaches but increasingly relying on one another. Europe is driving demand through binding mandates…

For years, solar in Italy was a story of scale and subsidy. Now, it is evolving into a story of structuring, execution, and capital recycling. As the energy transition deepens across Europe, Italy is becoming an essential stage…

The Hydrogen & Carbon Capture Expo in Hamburg brought together global players shaping the future of clean energy, from electrolyser manufacturers and carbon capture innovators to policymakers and developers…

On 8 April 2025, Ofgem launched the first application window for long-duration electricity storage (LDES) projects under its new cap and floor regime. This mechanism has been years…

The European energy transition is often described as policy-led, and with good reason. From the European Green Deal to REPowerEUand the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Europe’s climate ambitions are being translated into detailed, binding rules…

Brightsmith is thrilled to announce a significant achievement – we are now officially a certified B Corporation™.