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Editions from 2026-06-11.

Jun 10, 2026 · 9:33 PM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Magazine

GM announces sodium-ion battery development for grid-scale storage, V2G capability for existing EVs — US car maker joins battery energy storage system (BESS) market with lithium-ion products expected to enter production imminently through LG…

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica

PV Tech

JA Solar rebrands to JA as it expands beyond solar manufacturing — JA has dropped ‘solar’ from its name to reflect its shift from PV manufacturing to a wider clean energy technology and services brief.

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Electrek

BYD chairman says company will become world's largest automaker in five years — BYD is already the world’s largest EV maker, but the company’s CEO is confident it will become the world’s leading global automaker within…

More: CleanTechnica

via Bluesky

Chinese EV makers expand into European markets, raising cost and security concerns — The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around…

via Bluesky

Sustainable aviation fuel's effectiveness examined in new podcast episode — Podcast Episode · Solving for Climate · June 17, 2025 · 36m

via Bluesky

Most electric car batteries retain over 80% capacity after 200,000 miles, study finds — Many electric cars will still have more than 80% of their initial capacity after 200,000 miles.

via Bluesky

Solar becomes Hungary's second-largest electricity source, surpassing gas — A decade ago, solar power was almost non-existent in Hungary. It generated just 0.2% of the country’s electricity.

Canary Media

Rhode Island legislature advances budget without proposed cuts to clean energy programs — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s efforts to slash funding for energy efficiency and roll back renewable energy targets appear poised to fail…

PV Tech

Gamuda Renewables acquires stake in 450MW Australian solar-plus-storage project — Gamuda Renewables has secured an interest in the 450MW Hazelwood North solar-plus-storage project from Latrobe Valley-based developer…

PV Tech

Queensland allocates AU$3.2 billion to CopperString transmission project — Australia’s Queensland has allocated AU$3.2 billion to the CopperString transmission project in its 2026-27 State Budget.

Inside Climate News

Tech company seeks Alabama land for data center near civil rights march route — HAYNEVILLE, Ala.—When Alabamians marched from Selma to Montgomery in 1965 to demand voting rights for African Americans, Highway 80 became…

Electrek

Pentagon adds BYD, NIO, CATL to list of alleged Chinese military companies; firms deny claims — BYD is threatening to sue the US government after the Pentagon added the world’s largest EV maker to its list of “Chinese military…

More: CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment

Environmental groups sue to block Trump administration land swap with SpaceX in Texas — Environmental groups say exchange between US government and SpaceX would worsen ecological risks

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Electrification emerges as key strategy to maximize energy transition value — How a switch from burning fossil fuels to using electricity can unlock the full value of the energy transition

via Bluesky

Collected vehicle registration data — Frequently updated charts and data for new vehicle registrations across countries.

Carbon Brief

Earth's energy imbalance reaches record high, accelerating global warming — The planet is heating up more quickly than ever before. For decades, greenhouse gas emissions...

Guardian Environment

Antarctic temperatures exceed 15C in winter, breaking previous record — Temperatures above 15C ‘very strange’ say scientists, as snow melts and rain falls on glaciers in usually frozen region Temperatures in the…

Jun 10, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

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Element Energy launches large-scale grid storage project using repurposed EV batteries — Startup Element Energy set out to prove that second-life batteries could deliver cheaper energy storage safely and at scale.

via Bluesky

Geothermal startups reach funding milestones as data centers drive demand for carbon-free energy — Geothermal startups hit funding and project milestones this year, buoyed by growing demand for carbon-free energy from data centers,…

via Bluesky

Sustainable aviation fuel emerges as near-term option to reduce flight emissions — Aviation experts say SAF is the “only viable option” for curbing emissions from flying in the near term.

via Bluesky

Battery recycling startups face fires, delays and funding challenges in 2024 — Recycling startups like Ascend Elements and Redwood Materials still notched some wins in the mission to turn old electric vehicle batteries…

via Bluesky

Trump administration moves to restrict offshore wind amid manufacturing concentration in GOP districts — Over 64% of manufacturing and supply-chain investment supporting the emerging industry is in Republican districts, per new data.

via Bluesky

DOE Loan Programs Office issued $107 billion to 53 energy projects under Biden administration — The DOE Loan Programs Office gave out $107 billion to 53 projects, from EV factories to a nuclear-plant restart.

PV Magazine

UNSW researchers identify bubble formation as electrolyzer efficiency bottleneck in green hydrogen production — UNSW researchers have used 3D imaging to see how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolysers in the production of green hydrogen,…

PV Magazine

General Motors announces vehicle-to-grid capability, sodium-ion battery storage plans — US car maker joins battery energy storage system (BESS) market with lithium-ion products expected to enter production imminently through LG…

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica

PV Tech

JA Solar rebrands to JA as it expands beyond solar manufacturing — JA has dropped ‘solar’ from its name to reflect its shift from PV manufacturing to a wider clean energy technology and services brief.

More: PV Magazine

via Bluesky

New York launches $10 million heat pump development competition for large buildings — The $10 million contest is meant to spur heat pump tech that can easily replace the packaged terminal air conditioners found in apartments…

via Bluesky

Heat pump advocates focus on maintaining policy momentum in 2025 — A host of local, state, and federal policies have been enacted to spur heat pump adoption.

via Bluesky

Trump administration rescinds federal low-carbon building materials program — Experts say the move will stymie U.S. efforts to innovate in manufacturing and curb industrial emissions.

via Bluesky

Trump administration pauses federal clean energy funding and contract disbursements — Federal funding portals are down. Binding contracts are at risk. And a legal battle is sure to come. What happens next?

via Bluesky

Trump administration orders halt to federal EV-charging grants worth billions — The administration ordered states to rework plans for using federal EV-charging money, putting hundreds of projects in limbo.

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Geothermal tax credits preserved in budget bill; anti-China rules pose risks — The new law preserves tax credits for geothermal, an industry that’s poised to grow with next-gen tech.

via Bluesky

AtmosZero scales heat-pump boiler production to replace CO2-intensive steam systems — Many facilities need steam, but making it is CO2-intensive. AtmosZero is working to scale production of its heat-pump boiler to help…

via Bluesky

U.S. green steel projects face setbacks from hydrogen challenges and policy shift — A hydrogen bust and a pro–fossil fuel administration stymied U.S. progress on decarbonizing steel.

PV Magazine

India opens bidding for 1.2 GW of renewable energy projects with storage — Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected…

Electrek

BYD says it will become world's largest automaker within five years — BYD is already the world’s largest EV maker, but the company’s CEO is confident it will become the world’s leading global automaker within…

More: CleanTechnica

Jun 11, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Tech

Eskom launches new unit to develop large-scale renewable energy projects — South African national utility Eskom has launched a new unit to focus on large-scale renewable energy projects.

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via Bluesky

Electric vehicles represent 13% of new U.S. car sales in 2024 — Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.

via Bluesky

Element Energy's second-life battery grid storage project comes online — Startup Element Energy set out to prove that second-life batteries could deliver cheaper energy storage safely and at scale.

via Bluesky

Geothermal startups advance funding and projects amid data center demand — Geothermal startups hit funding and project milestones this year, buoyed by growing demand for carbon-free energy from data centers,…

Latitude Media

China's EV exports surge as automakers gain global market share — Industry expert Michael Dunne digs into the scale, software and strategy behind China’s extraordinary takeover of the automobile market.

Canary Media

Northeast geothermal training hub aims to prepare workforce for expanding heat pump networks — Geothermal networks are taking off across the U.S., with roughly 30 such projects in various stages in Massachusetts, Colorado, and…

via Bluesky

Sustainable aviation fuel gains momentum as airline emissions strategy — Aviation experts say SAF is the “only viable option” for curbing emissions from flying in the near term.

via Bluesky

Battery recycling startups face fires, delays and funding challenges in 2024 — Recycling startups like Ascend Elements and Redwood Materials still notched some wins in the mission to turn old electric vehicle batteries…

via Bluesky

Trump administration moves to restrict offshore wind, threatening factories in Republican districts — Over 64% of manufacturing and supply-chain investment supporting the emerging industry is in Republican districts, per new data.

via Bluesky

DOE Loan Programs Office issued $107 billion across 53 energy projects during Biden administration — The DOE Loan Programs Office gave out $107 billion to 53 projects, from EV factories to a nuclear-plant restart.

PV Magazine

Year-long test identifies degradation mechanisms in perovskite tandem solar cells — Researchers from TNO and Fraunhofer ISE ran a 1-year outdoor test of perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction solar cells and found a…

PV Magazine

UNSW researchers identify bubble dynamics as key inefficiency in green hydrogen electrolyzers — UNSW researchers have used 3D imaging to see how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolysers in the production of green hydrogen,…

PV Magazine

GM announces sodium-ion battery program for grid storage, V2G capability for existing vehicles — US car maker joins battery energy storage system (BESS) market with lithium-ion products expected to enter production imminently through LG…

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica, CleanTechnica

Heatmap News

Georgia Democrats seek majority on Public Service Commission regulating state's power utilities — Last year, progressives pulled off their biggest state-level win in Georgia in 20 years when voters elected two Democrats to the state’s…

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PV Magazine

Brazil residential solar costs fall 7% year over year to 2.45 reais per watt — Residential solar PV costs in Brazil fell 7% year on year to BRL 2.45/W, driven by lower equipment prices amid global oversupply, with…

PV Tech

GoldenPeaks Poland files for bankruptcy protection amid liquidity crisis — GoldenPeaks Poland Holding has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US after a severe liquidity crunch.

Climate Home News

Pacific island nations win climate liability case, face political hurdles on emissions cuts — Legal clarity alone will not lead to reduced emissions, more finance or stronger national climate plans - political will is key to meeting…

Jun 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Tech

T1 Energy CEO calls for US solar permitting reform to address deployment bottleneck — The ongoing permitting challenge is a key factor slowing down solar manufacturing and deployment in the US, according to T1 Energy’s CEO,…

More: PV Tech, CleanTechnica

Latitude Media

Amazon reports annual data center water use for first time — The disclosure comes as communities demand more transparency over water and power use by AI data centers.

More: Trellis

Heatmap News

Science Based Targets Initiative updates net-zero standard to emphasize short-term emissions reductions — Companies have a new rulebook for what constitutes credible climate action. The Science Based Targets Initiative, an organization that…

More: Trellis

PV Tech

EU launches €25 billion investment scheme for Mediterranean renewables — The European Union has launched an investment platform to expand renewable energy, clean technology manufacturing and electricity networks…

More: PV Magazine

PV Tech

Eskom launches renewables unit to develop large-scale projects — South African national utility Eskom has launched a new unit to focus on large-scale renewable energy projects.

More: PV Magazine

PV Magazine

UK heat pump installations drop 18% in Q1 2026 despite funding boost — Grant funding continues but total number of retrofit heat pumps in first quarter of 2026 18% down on same period in 2025.

Inside Climate News

Pennsylvania activists urge lawmakers to curb rising electric bills through data center power requirements — Advocates for lower electricity prices in Pennsylvania said Wednesday their goals can be achieved by requiring large-load users like data…

Guardian Environment

New Farm Bill restrictions on imported foods could limit bananas in school lunches — New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids School nutrition workers…

Heatmap News

Elon Musk's climate tech investments draw venture capital to hard tech startups — While SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is often lauded for turning technology like reusable rockets and American-made electric…

Utility Dive

Virginia law opens demand response to large power users, though participation barriers remain — Virginia passed a law encouraging utilities to offer big power users the opportunity to participate in load-shedding programs, but for…

PV Magazine

Global solar installations projected to decline for first time in two decades — At the SNEC 2026 conference in Shanghai, BloombergNEF (BNEF) lead solar analyst Jenny Chase re-iterated a sobering projection: solar…

Carbon Brief

China faces extreme weather as provinces revise energy plans amid tech clampdown — Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate...

Climate Home News

WHO issues guidance on heat-health action plans as El Niño develops — Amid warnings of "unprecedented" weather extremes this year, the World Health Organization urges governments to strengthen protections for…

Guardian Environment

NOAA confirms El Niño formation in Pacific, forecasts potential intensification through fall — Meteorologists predict it will be the strongest of century, while UN secretary-general calls it ‘urgent climate warning’ El Niño , the…

Utility Dive

U.S. solar capacity rises 20% year-over-year, EIA projects 19% increase in summer generation — Utility-scale solar generation is expected to increase 19% this summer compared with last summer, reflecting a 20% increase in capacity,…

Utility Dive

NPCC says transmission projects improve New York, New England summer grid reliability — The region should have adequate resources to meet typical electricity demand, but some areas may need to implement emergency procedures or…

via Bluesky

Share of new cars sold that are electric — Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.

Jun 11, 2026 · 3:15 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Guardian Environment

Study maps global arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks at more than 100 quadrillion kilometers — First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life Our planet’s soils contain…

More: Grist

PV Tech

T1 Energy CEO calls for US solar permitting reform to address manufacturing bottleneck — The ongoing permitting challenge is a key factor slowing down solar manufacturing and deployment in the US, according to T1 Energy’s CEO,…

More: PV Tech, CleanTechnica

Latitude Media

Amazon discloses annual water use at data centers amid transparency demands — The disclosure comes as communities demand more transparency over water and power use by AI data centers.

More: Trellis

Guardian Environment

NOAA confirms El Niño formation in Pacific as forecasters predict strongest in century — Experts say climate pattern could supercharge extreme weather events and push temperatures to record highs EL Niño has officially arrived,…

More: Guardian Environment, Wired Science

Heatmap News

Science Based Targets Initiative updates net-zero standard with new accountability rules — Companies have a new rulebook for what constitutes credible climate action. The Science Based Targets Initiative, an organization that…

More: Trellis

PV Tech

EU launches €25 billion investment scheme for 15 GW of Mediterranean renewables — The European Union has launched an investment platform to expand renewable energy, clean technology manufacturing and electricity networks…

More: PV Magazine

PV Tech

Eskom launches unit to develop large-scale renewable energy projects — South African national utility Eskom has launched a new unit to focus on large-scale renewable energy projects.

More: PV Magazine

PV Magazine

UK heat pump installations drop 18% in first quarter despite increased subsidies — Grant funding continues but total number of retrofit heat pumps in first quarter of 2026 18% down on same period in 2025.

Inside Climate News

Pennsylvania activists urge lawmakers to curb rising electricity bills — Advocates for lower electricity prices in Pennsylvania said Wednesday their goals can be achieved by requiring large-load users like data…

Utility Dive

PG&E reports 1 million-plus customers with rooftop solar connected to grid — Pacific Gas & Electric said the milestone comes during an industry shift from “a one‑way grid to an interactive system where customer…

Guardian Environment

Scientists identify mechanism behind Venus flytrap's rapid leaf closure — Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure The Venus flytrap is one of…

Guardian Environment

Farm Bill caps on non-U.S. foods threaten banana availability in school lunches — New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids School nutrition workers…

Climate Home News

Journalist registrations for UN Bonn climate talks fall to lowest level since pandemic — UN data shows a smaller number have signed up to cover the mid-year climate negotiations in Germany than in any year since the COVID-19…

Heatmap News

Elon Musk's investments reshape venture capital approach to climate tech startups — While SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is often lauded for turning technology like reusable rockets and American-made electric…

Utility Dive

Virginia law creates generator access to demand response, but enrollment barriers remain — Virginia passed a law encouraging utilities to offer big power users the opportunity to participate in load-shedding programs, but for…

PV Magazine

Global solar demand projected to decline for first time in two decades — At the SNEC 2026 conference in Shanghai, BloombergNEF (BNEF) lead solar analyst Jenny Chase re-iterated a sobering projection: solar…

Carbon Brief

China Briefing 11 June 2026: Tech clampdown | Extreme weather | Provinces’ energy plans — Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate...

Climate Home News

WHO issues guidance on heat-health action plans as El Niño conditions develop — Amid warnings of "unprecedented" weather extremes this year, the World Health Organization urges governments to strengthen protections for…

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