Stepchange News — 2026-06-15

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UK prepares to weaken 2030 electric vehicle sales targets after industry pressure — Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised…

More: Guardian Environment

2

US and Iran reach agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz — Follow today’s news live

More: Guardian Environment

3

Federal judge restores solar industry's 5% safe harbor ahead of tax-credit deadline — With less than a month left before the key, July 4th Federal Clean Energy tax-credit deadline , a federal judge has handed the solar…

More: Electrek

4

Scania secures 105-unit electric semi truck order from Swedish logistics firm Wibax — The bulk transport experts at Wibax have placed what’s being a “landmark” order with Swedish truck brand Scania that will see over 100 of…

More: Electrek

5

Texas energy officials face surging data center power demand as Google and others expand operations — The Texas Tribune maps data center buildout; Google's bet on the grid; Details on the Governor's letter to PUC and ERCOT; Record demand…

More: Texas Energy & Power

6

Group purchases of heat pumps gain traction as consumers seek discounts

More: Grist

7

Jamaican activists challenge beach privatization in court, citing colonial-era access rights — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…

More: Guardian Environment, Guardian Environment

8

World Cup hosts forecast temperatures above 90F, raising heat-related health concerns for workers — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…

More: Guardian Environment

9

EV incentives grow large enough to cover negative equity on trade-ins — The biggest obstacle to buying an EV isn’t always range anxiety, it’s the negative equity on their current car loan. If that’s you, don’t…

More: Electrek

10

Fraunhofer ISE achieves 34.4% efficiency record with III-V germanium solar module — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine, CleanTechnica

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Meta signs 298MW solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…

More: Utility Dive, PV Tech

12

Kalmar electric terminal tractor operates continuously on Swedish in-road charging system — A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling…

More: Electrek

13

VinFast reaches one million electric motorcycles produced — When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to…

More: Electrek

14

GM partners with Peak Energy on sodium-ion battery storage systems — General Motors is validating the idea of sodium-ion as a "defining chemistry" for grid storage. The post What does the GM-Peak Energy…

More: Latitude Media, CleanTechnica

15

Study finds trees stop growing before photosynthesis ends, limiting carbon storage potential — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…

More: Guardian Environment

16

SpaceX alum-founded geothermal startup raises $54 million Series A — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…

More: Heatmap News

17

Denmark extends operational lifespan requirements for lithium-ion grid batteries — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.

More: via Bluesky

18

Chris Bowen says Australia can shift from fossil fuel exports to renewables — Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will…

More: Guardian Environment

19

Bipartisan opposition to data centers intensifies in Texas as Republican and Democratic officials align against projects — 1. Matagorda County, Texas – The bipartisan data center backlash is now so powerful that a top Republican Texas state official is doing an…

More: Heatmap News

20

SpaceX shares surge 19% in public market debut, closing above $160 — SpaceX is now a public company. The rocket and satellite maker’s shares began trading this morning, surging 19% from their initial price of…

More: Heatmap News

1

Bluebird Solar launches 630W TOPCon bifacial solar module with 23.32% efficiency — Indian PV manufacturer Bluebird Solar has launched a new range of G12R n-type TOPCon bifacial PV modules. The new module series offers…

More: PV Magazine

2

California PUC finalizes community solar framework despite industry concerns — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted this week to finalize a community solar framework that clean energy advocates…

More: PV Magazine

3

Contact Energy completes 150MW solar farm installation in Christchurch — New Zealand gentailer Contact Energy has completed installation of all solar modules at the 150MW Kōwhai Park solar PV power plant at…

More: PV Tech

4

Farmers for Climate Action releases roadmap for on-farm electrification in Australia — A new report released by clean energy advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector…

More: PV Magazine

5

UK government set to ease 2030 electric vehicle sales targets after industry pressure — Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised…

More: Guardian Environment

6

Australia news live: Wong welcomes US-Iran peace deal; Joyce says fundraised millions to pay for One Nation ads — Follow today’s news live

More: Guardian Environment

7

Federal court restores solar's 5% safe harbor ahead of July 4 tax-credit deadline — With less than a month left before the key, July 4th Federal Clean Energy tax-credit deadline , a federal judge has handed the solar…

More: Electrek

8

Wibax orders 105 electric semi trucks from Scania — The bulk transport experts at Wibax have placed what’s being a “landmark” order with Swedish truck brand Scania that will see over 100 of…

More: Electrek

9

Texas energy regulator receives governor's letter on data center power demands — The Texas Tribune maps data center buildout; Google's bet on the grid; Details on the Governor's letter to PUC and ERCOT; Record demand…

More: Texas Energy & Power

10

Homeowners can access lower heat pump costs through group purchase programs

More: Grist

11

Jamaica's beach access campaigners file lawsuit against coast privatisation — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…

More: Guardian Environment, Guardian Environment

12

World Cup workers face heat-related health risks as temperatures forecast to exceed 90F — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…

More: Guardian Environment

13

EV rebates help offset negative equity on gas car trade-ins — The biggest obstacle to buying an EV isn’t always range anxiety, it’s the negative equity on their current car loan. If that’s you, don’t…

More: Electrek

14

Meta signs 298MW solar PPA with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…

More: Utility Dive, PV Tech

15

Kalmar deploys electric terminal tractor with in-road charging in Sweden — A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling…

More: Electrek

16

VinFast reaches 1 million electric motorcycles produced — When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to…

More: Electrek

17

Fraunhofer ISE achieves 34.4% efficiency with III-V germanium solar module — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.

More: PV Tech, CleanTechnica

18

Study finds trees store less carbon than assumed, photosynthesis not always converting to growth — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…

More: Guardian Environment

19

Former SpaceX engineer raises $54M for underwater geothermal startup — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…

More: Heatmap News

20

Denmark extends grid battery storage duty cycles for lithium-ion systems — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.

More: via Bluesky

1

California PUC finalizes community solar framework despite clean energy advocates' concerns — CPUC has finalised details of its community solar, which has been dismissed as 'unworkable and destined for continued failure' by CLASS.

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

2

Liberia's 20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park begins operations — The 20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park is set for a 10 MW expansion after the government of Liberia signed a financing agreement with the World…

More: PV Magazine

3

HVR Solar to build 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India — HVR Solar plans to set up a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, backed by technology and equipment…

More: PV Magazine

4

Airengy, Hagag Europe to build 5 GWh compressed-air storage facility in Romania — Hagag Europe and Airengy’s Romania project will harness the latter’s long duration energy storage AirBattery technology with underground…

More: PV Magazine

5

Cyprus curtails 65% of potential solar generation in first five months of 2026 — Cyprus curtailed 162 GWh of renewable energy in the first five months of 2026, equivalent to over 65% of potential solar generation, as…

More: PV Magazine

6

CHN Energy completes world's largest solar-hydrogen-storage project in China — CHN Energy has completed construction of a 400 MW solar-hydrogen-storage project in Jiangsu, combining coastal PV, battery storage and…

More: PV Magazine

7

Solar and wind developers face July 4, 2026 deadline for federal tax credits — Wind and solar developers in the U.S. have just a few more weeks to secure lucrative federal tax incentives. After that crucial deadline,…

More: Canary Media

8

CRRC Zhuzhou Institute unveils liquid-cooled battery system with 25% higher energy density — CRRC Zhuzhou Institute to showcase 6.X Liquid-Cooled Energy Storage System at The smarter E Europe 2026. The post Energy density up 25%,…

More: PV Magazine

9

Organic solar cells reach 20.21% efficiency with pseudo-planar heterojunction design — Scientists have created pseudo-planar heterojunction organic solar cells with one of the highest efficiency scores ever for that structure.…

More: PV Magazine

10

Chinese researchers identify silver-copper degradation in heterojunction solar cells — Researchers investigated thermal aging in silver-coated copper electrodes for heterojunction solar cells, finding that silver-copper…

More: PV Magazine

11

SmartHelio secures investment for AI-powered solar analytics platform expansion — SmartHelio, the Swiss solar predictive analytics specialists, has secured new investment from the technology funder quantumEDGE Ventures to…

More: PV Tech

12

Bluebird Solar launches 630W TOPCon bifacial solar module — Indian PV manufacturer Bluebird Solar has launched a new range of G12R n-type TOPCon bifacial PV modules. The new module series offers…

More: PV Magazine

13

Microsoft's Virginia data centers create tension with state clean energy goals — One of the world’s most profitable technology companies could be abandoning an ambitious clean-energy goal in Virginia as it races to build…

More: Inside Climate News

14

Solid-state air conditioning technology gains attention amid growth projections and efficiency concerns — After three years of record-breaking heat, this one is set to be yet another scorcher. Air-conditioning? Not going anywhere. The…

More: MIT Technology Review · Climate

15

Contact Energy completes 150MW solar installation at New Zealand facility — New Zealand gentailer Contact Energy has completed installation of all solar modules at the 150MW Kōwhai Park solar PV power plant at…

More: PV Tech

16

Trump says Iran deal will reopen Strait of Hormuz —

More: Heatmap News

17

Oil tanker traffic disrupted amid geopolitical tensions in key shipping lanes — Oil tankers prepare to transit the Strait (Bloomberg) United Kingdom intercepts Russian oil tanker (FT) U.S. petroleum stocks fall at…

More: JKempEnergy

18

Brazil's ministries at odds over fossil fuel transition roadmap — “Contradictions” have emerged between Brazil’s environment, finance and energy ministries, a ministerial advisor said on Saturday The post…

More: Climate Home News

19

Farmers for Climate Action urges Australian agriculture to shift to on-farm electrification — A new report released by clean energy advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector…

More: PV Magazine

20

Utilities modernize billing systems to improve customer experience — Where utility billing stands and why "good enough" no longer is.

More: Utility Dive

1

HVR Solar to build 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India — HVR Solar has signed a series of agreements to develop of a 1.2GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing plant in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

2

California PUC finalizes community solar framework despite advocate warnings of continued failure — CPUC has finalised details of its community solar, which has been dismissed as 'unworkable and destined for continued failure' by CLASS.

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

3

Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates in 2026 funding round — Austria will open its second 2026 PV funding round on June 17 with a total budget of €12 million, while continuing incentives for battery…

More: PV Magazine

4

Trump administration provides $75M for coal export terminal at Oakland port — Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility West Oakland, a…

More: Guardian Environment, Grist

5

Study estimates Spain could install 6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity — Spain could host 4.45–6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity, covering up to 9% of national electricity demand, according to new…

More: PV Magazine

6

UK EV drivers save £1,100 annually, £3bn total versus petrol cars — Amid reports that the government could weaken the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) targets, Carbon Brief... The post Analysis: UK’s EV drivers…

More: Carbon Brief

7

Liberia's first utility-scale solar plant, a 20 MW facility, begins operating — The 20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park is set for a 10 MW expansion after the government of Liberia signed a financing agreement with the World…

More: PV Magazine

8

Airengy, Hagag Europe to build 5 GWh compressed-air storage plant in Romania — Hagag Europe and Airengy’s Romania project will harness the latter’s long duration energy storage AirBattery technology with underground…

More: PV Magazine

9

SECI launches 4,800MWh firm renewable energy tender with co-located storage — SECI is inviting bids for 4,800MWh of firm and dispatchable renewable energy capacity supported by co-located energy storage systems.

More: PV Tech

10

Tesla Cybercab specs revealed in EPA filing: 3,113 lbs, 219 HP, 48 kWh battery — Tesla’s Cybercab EPA certification documents reveal the robotaxi’s full technical specs for the first time — including a 3,113-lb curb…

More: Electrek

11

Frontier Climate's carbon removal push raises questions about measurement and corporate sustainability spending — When Jane Flegal was working in market development for Frontier Climate, a $1 billion initiative to catalyze advances in carbon removal,…

More: Heatmap News

12

🌎 The IPO boom is back, baby! #300 — Power plays, public markets

More: Sightline Climate (CTVC)

13

Cyprus curtails 65% of potential solar generation in first five months of 2026 — Cyprus curtailed 162 GWh of renewable energy in the first five months of 2026, equivalent to over 65% of potential solar generation, as…

More: PV Magazine

14

China completes world's largest solar-hydrogen-storage project with 400 MW capacity — CHN Energy has completed construction of a 400 MW solar-hydrogen-storage project in Jiangsu, combining coastal PV, battery storage and…

More: PV Magazine

15

Jackery, Anker, EcoFlow launch Prime Day flash sales on portable power stations — We’ve got a bunch of power station deals kicking off this week’s Green Deals, starting with Jackery’s combined Early Prime Father’s Day…

More: Electrek

16

Distributed solar development helps preserve farmland from real estate conversion — If we want farmland to stay farmland, we have to be open-minded about what farming looks like today, writes Abby Broedlin, vice president…

More: Utility Dive

17

Solar and wind developers race to secure federal tax credits before July 2026 deadline — Wind and solar developers in the U.S. have just a few more weeks to secure lucrative federal tax incentives. After that crucial deadline,…

More: Canary Media

18

Ford launches dedicated website for $30,000 electric pickup — That low-cost electric Ford pickup we’re all waiting for now has a dedicated website that offers a sneak peek at the upcoming EV.

More: Electrek

19

UN's first Paris Agreement carbon credits under scrutiny over Myanmar cookstove project — Civil society groups allege the cookstove project in Myanmar exaggerated its climate impact while maintaining ties with military junta The…

More: Climate Home News

20

Fitch flags utility cost recovery risks amid $240B capital spending plan — Utilities are expected to make $240 billion in capital expenditures this year, but political and regulatory pressure could put timely cost…

More: Utility Dive

Jun 14, 2026 · 5:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

UK prepares to weaken 2030 electric vehicle sales targets after industry pressure — Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised…

US and Iran reach agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz — Follow today’s news live

Federal judge restores solar industry's 5% safe harbor ahead of tax-credit deadline — With less than a month left before the key, July 4th Federal Clean Energy tax-credit deadline , a federal judge has handed the solar…

Scania secures 105-unit electric semi truck order from Swedish logistics firm Wibax — The bulk transport experts at Wibax have placed what’s being a “landmark” order with Swedish truck brand Scania that will see over 100 of…

Texas energy officials face surging data center power demand as Google and others expand operations — The Texas Tribune maps data center buildout; Google's bet on the grid; Details on the Governor's letter to PUC and ERCOT; Record demand…

Group purchases of heat pumps gain traction as consumers seek discounts

Jamaican activists challenge beach privatization in court, citing colonial-era access rights — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…

World Cup hosts forecast temperatures above 90F, raising heat-related health concerns for workers — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…

EV incentives grow large enough to cover negative equity on trade-ins — The biggest obstacle to buying an EV isn’t always range anxiety, it’s the negative equity on their current car loan. If that’s you, don’t…

Fraunhofer ISE achieves 34.4% efficiency record with III-V germanium solar module — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.

Meta signs 298MW solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…

Kalmar electric terminal tractor operates continuously on Swedish in-road charging system — A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling…

VinFast reaches one million electric motorcycles produced — When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to…

GM partners with Peak Energy on sodium-ion battery storage systems — General Motors is validating the idea of sodium-ion as a "defining chemistry" for grid storage. The post What does the GM-Peak Energy…

Study finds trees stop growing before photosynthesis ends, limiting carbon storage potential — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…

SpaceX alum-founded geothermal startup raises $54 million Series A — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…

Denmark extends operational lifespan requirements for lithium-ion grid batteries — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.

Chris Bowen says Australia can shift from fossil fuel exports to renewables — Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will…

Bipartisan opposition to data centers intensifies in Texas as Republican and Democratic officials align against projects — 1. Matagorda County, Texas – The bipartisan data center backlash is now so powerful that a top Republican Texas state official is doing an…

SpaceX shares surge 19% in public market debut, closing above $160 — SpaceX is now a public company. The rocket and satellite maker’s shares began trading this morning, surging 19% from their initial price of…

Jun 14, 2026 · 11:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Bluebird Solar launches 630W TOPCon bifacial solar module with 23.32% efficiency — Indian PV manufacturer Bluebird Solar has launched a new range of G12R n-type TOPCon bifacial PV modules. The new module series offers…

California PUC finalizes community solar framework despite industry concerns — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted this week to finalize a community solar framework that clean energy advocates…

Contact Energy completes 150MW solar farm installation in Christchurch — New Zealand gentailer Contact Energy has completed installation of all solar modules at the 150MW Kōwhai Park solar PV power plant at…

Farmers for Climate Action releases roadmap for on-farm electrification in Australia — A new report released by clean energy advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector…

UK government set to ease 2030 electric vehicle sales targets after industry pressure — Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised…

Australia news live: Wong welcomes US-Iran peace deal; Joyce says fundraised millions to pay for One Nation ads — Follow today’s news live

Federal court restores solar's 5% safe harbor ahead of July 4 tax-credit deadline — With less than a month left before the key, July 4th Federal Clean Energy tax-credit deadline , a federal judge has handed the solar…

Wibax orders 105 electric semi trucks from Scania — The bulk transport experts at Wibax have placed what’s being a “landmark” order with Swedish truck brand Scania that will see over 100 of…

Texas energy regulator receives governor's letter on data center power demands — The Texas Tribune maps data center buildout; Google's bet on the grid; Details on the Governor's letter to PUC and ERCOT; Record demand…

Homeowners can access lower heat pump costs through group purchase programs

Jamaica's beach access campaigners file lawsuit against coast privatisation — Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beaches Jamaica’s beach access…

World Cup workers face heat-related health risks as temperatures forecast to exceed 90F — It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off,…

EV rebates help offset negative equity on gas car trade-ins — The biggest obstacle to buying an EV isn’t always range anxiety, it’s the negative equity on their current car loan. If that’s you, don’t…

Meta signs 298MW solar PPA with RWE in Texas — The power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing…

Kalmar deploys electric terminal tractor with in-road charging in Sweden — A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling…

VinFast reaches 1 million electric motorcycles produced — When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to…

Fraunhofer ISE achieves 34.4% efficiency with III-V germanium solar module — Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.

Study finds trees store less carbon than assumed, photosynthesis not always converting to growth — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much…

Former SpaceX engineer raises $54M for underwater geothermal startup — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the…

Denmark extends grid battery storage duty cycles for lithium-ion systems — Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.

Jun 15, 2026 · 5:02 AM PT edition · 20 stories

California PUC finalizes community solar framework despite clean energy advocates' concerns — CPUC has finalised details of its community solar, which has been dismissed as 'unworkable and destined for continued failure' by CLASS.

Liberia's 20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park begins operations — The 20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park is set for a 10 MW expansion after the government of Liberia signed a financing agreement with the World…

HVR Solar to build 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India — HVR Solar plans to set up a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, backed by technology and equipment…

Airengy, Hagag Europe to build 5 GWh compressed-air storage facility in Romania — Hagag Europe and Airengy’s Romania project will harness the latter’s long duration energy storage AirBattery technology with underground…

Cyprus curtails 65% of potential solar generation in first five months of 2026 — Cyprus curtailed 162 GWh of renewable energy in the first five months of 2026, equivalent to over 65% of potential solar generation, as…

CHN Energy completes world's largest solar-hydrogen-storage project in China — CHN Energy has completed construction of a 400 MW solar-hydrogen-storage project in Jiangsu, combining coastal PV, battery storage and…

Solar and wind developers face July 4, 2026 deadline for federal tax credits — Wind and solar developers in the U.S. have just a few more weeks to secure lucrative federal tax incentives. After that crucial deadline,…

CRRC Zhuzhou Institute unveils liquid-cooled battery system with 25% higher energy density — CRRC Zhuzhou Institute to showcase 6.X Liquid-Cooled Energy Storage System at The smarter E Europe 2026. The post Energy density up 25%,…

Organic solar cells reach 20.21% efficiency with pseudo-planar heterojunction design — Scientists have created pseudo-planar heterojunction organic solar cells with one of the highest efficiency scores ever for that structure.…

Chinese researchers identify silver-copper degradation in heterojunction solar cells — Researchers investigated thermal aging in silver-coated copper electrodes for heterojunction solar cells, finding that silver-copper…

SmartHelio secures investment for AI-powered solar analytics platform expansion — SmartHelio, the Swiss solar predictive analytics specialists, has secured new investment from the technology funder quantumEDGE Ventures to…

Bluebird Solar launches 630W TOPCon bifacial solar module — Indian PV manufacturer Bluebird Solar has launched a new range of G12R n-type TOPCon bifacial PV modules. The new module series offers…

Microsoft's Virginia data centers create tension with state clean energy goals — One of the world’s most profitable technology companies could be abandoning an ambitious clean-energy goal in Virginia as it races to build…

Solid-state air conditioning technology gains attention amid growth projections and efficiency concerns — After three years of record-­breaking heat, this one is set to be yet another scorcher. Air-conditioning? Not going anywhere. The…

Contact Energy completes 150MW solar installation at New Zealand facility — New Zealand gentailer Contact Energy has completed installation of all solar modules at the 150MW Kōwhai Park solar PV power plant at…

Trump says Iran deal will reopen Strait of Hormuz —

Oil tanker traffic disrupted amid geopolitical tensions in key shipping lanes — Oil tankers prepare to transit the Strait (Bloomberg) United Kingdom intercepts Russian oil tanker (FT) U.S. petroleum stocks fall at…

Brazil's ministries at odds over fossil fuel transition roadmap — “Contradictions” have emerged between Brazil’s environment, finance and energy ministries, a ministerial advisor said on Saturday The post…

Farmers for Climate Action urges Australian agriculture to shift to on-farm electrification — A new report released by clean energy advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector…

Utilities modernize billing systems to improve customer experience — Where utility billing stands and why "good enough" no longer is.

Jun 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

HVR Solar to build 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India — HVR Solar has signed a series of agreements to develop of a 1.2GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing plant in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.

California PUC finalizes community solar framework despite advocate warnings of continued failure — CPUC has finalised details of its community solar, which has been dismissed as 'unworkable and destined for continued failure' by CLASS.

Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates in 2026 funding round — Austria will open its second 2026 PV funding round on June 17 with a total budget of €12 million, while continuing incentives for battery…

Trump administration provides $75M for coal export terminal at Oakland port — Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility West Oakland, a…

Study estimates Spain could install 6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity — Spain could host 4.45–6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity, covering up to 9% of national electricity demand, according to new…

UK EV drivers save £1,100 annually, £3bn total versus petrol cars — Amid reports that the government could weaken the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) targets, Carbon Brief... The post Analysis: UK’s EV drivers…

Liberia's first utility-scale solar plant, a 20 MW facility, begins operating — The 20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park is set for a 10 MW expansion after the government of Liberia signed a financing agreement with the World…

Airengy, Hagag Europe to build 5 GWh compressed-air storage plant in Romania — Hagag Europe and Airengy’s Romania project will harness the latter’s long duration energy storage AirBattery technology with underground…

SECI launches 4,800MWh firm renewable energy tender with co-located storage — SECI is inviting bids for 4,800MWh of firm and dispatchable renewable energy capacity supported by co-located energy storage systems.

Tesla Cybercab specs revealed in EPA filing: 3,113 lbs, 219 HP, 48 kWh battery — Tesla’s Cybercab EPA certification documents reveal the robotaxi’s full technical specs for the first time — including a 3,113-lb curb…

Frontier Climate's carbon removal push raises questions about measurement and corporate sustainability spending — When Jane Flegal was working in market development for Frontier Climate, a $1 billion initiative to catalyze advances in carbon removal,…

🌎 The IPO boom is back, baby! #300 — Power plays, public markets

Cyprus curtails 65% of potential solar generation in first five months of 2026 — Cyprus curtailed 162 GWh of renewable energy in the first five months of 2026, equivalent to over 65% of potential solar generation, as…

China completes world's largest solar-hydrogen-storage project with 400 MW capacity — CHN Energy has completed construction of a 400 MW solar-hydrogen-storage project in Jiangsu, combining coastal PV, battery storage and…

Jackery, Anker, EcoFlow launch Prime Day flash sales on portable power stations — We’ve got a bunch of power station deals kicking off this week’s Green Deals, starting with Jackery’s combined Early Prime Father’s Day…

Distributed solar development helps preserve farmland from real estate conversion — If we want farmland to stay farmland, we have to be open-minded about what farming looks like today, writes Abby Broedlin, vice president…

Solid-state air conditioning technology gains attention amid growth projections and efficiency concerns — After three years of record-breaking heat, this one is set to be yet another scorcher. Air-conditioning? Not going anywhere. The…