Automation, Solar & Space: November's Top Energy Stories
16 November 2025
Orano and Capgemini have introduced what the companies describe as the nuclear sector's first intelligent humanoid robot at the Orano Melox Ecole des Métiers, located in France's Gard region.
Named Hoxo, the robot represents a combination of embedded AI, sophisticated sensor technology and autonomous navigation systems purpose-built for nuclear facilities.
The technology will enter a comprehensive four-month testing programme, during which innovation teams from Orano Melox intend to assess the robot's performance across areas including mobility, precision and AI-powered operations.
16 November 2025
TotalEnergies has set a target to cut 40% of its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from operated facilities by 2030.
Clean energy development could help to meet these goals.
The energy company, together with Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy & Water (AEW), has secured rights to develop, construct and run a 400 MW solar facility in As Sufun, Saudi Arabia.
The partnership represents the consortium's second successful bid within Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program.
31 October 2025
On top of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy is set to boost global GDP and create millions of new jobs according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
The intermittent nature of wind and solar make creates challenges for the energy industry.
Ashiss Kumar Dash, EVP & Global Head Services, Utilities, Resources, Energy & Enterprise Sustainability at Infosys, says that AI could help to generate more reliable wind and solar output.
However, he feels it must be used responsibly.
Ashiss shares his expertise with Energy Digital.
3 November 2025
AI infrastructure provider Crusoe has announced a partnership with Starcloud to deploy the first public cloud operating from space.
The agreement will see Crusoe Cloud infrastructure integrated onto a Starcloud satellite, which is planned for launch in late 2026.
Following the launch, GPU capacity is anticipated to be accessible from orbit by early 2027.
This collaboration brings together Crusoe’s energy-focused data centre model with Starcloud's satellite technology, aiming to move beyond the physical and energy constraints of facilities on Earth.
15 November 2025
A collaboration between the BMW Group and Solid Power to accelerate all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology has been expanded, with Samsung SDI joining the partnership.
The joint effort aims to develop and validate this next-generation battery technology for the automotive sector.
The partnership builds on an existing technology transfer agreement between BMW Group and Solid Power in place since 2022.
A milestone for the companies was the integration of Solid Power’s large-format pure ASSB cells into a BMW i7 technology test vehicle.
Executives
Ashiss Kumar Dash
Executive Vice President