Stepchange News — 2026-06-16

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Study estimates Spain could deploy 6.48 GW of floating offshore solar power — 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, CleanTechnica

2

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

3

California PUC finalizes community solar framework despite opposition from clean energy advocates — 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

4

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

5

Trump administration allocates $75M to support 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

6

UK EV drivers save £1,100 annually, £3bn total, analysis finds — 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

Global EV sales hit 1.8 million units in May, 7.5 million in first five months — Global EV sales reached 1.8 million units in May 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, bringing total sales for…

More: Electrek

8

Liberia's first utility-scale solar plant begins operating with 20 MW capacity — 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

9

BMW's electric iX5 could exceed 500 miles of range with largest EV battery yet — The first electric iX5 will have a massive battery, the largest in a BMW EV yet, that could offer a range of over 500 miles on a single…

More: Electrek

10

Airengy, Hagag Europe plan 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

11

Toyota announces pricing for first electric Hilux pickup truck — The Hilux BEV arrives as Toyota’s first fully electric pickup and body-on-frame EV. Is it worth the price?

More: Electrek

12

SECI opens tender for 4,800MWh of firm renewable energy 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

13

Tesla Cybercab EPA filing reveals 219-HP motor, 48 kWh battery, 3,113-lb weight — 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

14

US and Iran reach deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, oil prices fall — We have an Iran deal. We think. Since President Trump and Iran announced the arrangement on Sunday afternoon, its details have had a…

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News

15

Frontier Climate's carbon removal push sparks debate over corporate sustainability priorities — When Jane Flegal was working in market development for Frontier Climate, a $1 billion initiative to catalyze advances in carbon removal,…

More: Heatmap News

16

BYD's Denza GT completes 9,300-mile drive from Rome to Hong Kong — The Denza GT Z9 can drive over 600 miles, fast charge in under 10 minutes, and hit 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds. Now, BYD’s luxury EV is…

More: Electrek

17

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

More: Sightline Climate (CTVC)

18

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

19

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

More: PV Magazine

20

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

More: Climate Home News

1

Tesla Cybercab EPA filing reveals 219 HP motor, 48 kWh battery, 3,113 lbs curb weight — 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, CleanTechnica

2

Spain could host up to 6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity, study finds — 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, CleanTechnica

3

Trump administration drops appeal of wind development ban ruling — The Trump administration has abandoned its effort to halt wind energy projects across the United States and dropped its challenge to the…

More: Inside Climate News, CleanTechnica

4

HVR Solar to build 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in Uttar Pradesh — 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

5

Bogunda wind project in Australia reconfigured as 1.85GW hybrid with solar and battery storage — Brisbane-based developer Renewable Energy Partners (REP) has expanded the Bogunda Energy Hub to include solar PV and battery energy…

More: PV Tech

6

Scientists achieve 29.1% efficiency in all-perovskite tandem solar cells without PEDOT:PSS — PEDOT:PSS is commonly used as a hole transport layer in perovskite solar cells because it combines high transparency, good conductivity,…

More: PV Magazine

7

New Zealand commissions largest rooftop solar array at 5.3 MWp — New Zealand commercial solar company Sunergise has switched on the country’s largest-yet rooftop solar system, commissioning a 5.3 MWp…

More: PV Magazine

8

Solar installer disputes arise from focus on cost over quality, litigation expert says — PV Talk: Todd Heffner explains what are the most common issues he's dealt in solar litigations, as well as the importance of finding the…

More: PV Tech

9

California PUC finalizes community solar framework despite critic warnings of 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

10

Half of world's children exposed to at least three climate hazards: Unicef — Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard Half of the world’s children are…

More: Guardian Environment

11

Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates in 2026 program — 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

12

Trump administration allocates $75M to support coal export terminal in Oakland — 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

13

UK EV drivers save £1,100 annually each, £3 billion collectively — 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

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Global EV sales reach 1.8 million units in May, 7.5 million in first five months of 2026 — Global EV sales reached 1.8 million units in May 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, bringing total sales for…

More: Electrek

15

Liberia's first utility-scale solar plant, 20 MW Mount Coffee 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

16

BMW's upcoming iX5 electric vehicle targets over 500 miles of range — The first electric iX5 will have a massive battery, the largest in a BMW EV yet, that could offer a range of over 500 miles on a single…

More: Electrek

17

Airengy, Hagag Europe to build 5 GWh compressed-air energy 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

18

Toyota reveals pricing for Hilux BEV electric pickup — The Hilux BEV arrives as Toyota’s first fully electric pickup and body-on-frame EV. Is it worth the price?

More: Electrek

19

SECI launches tender for 4,800MWh firm renewable energy 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

20

U.S. and Iran agree on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, oil prices fall — We have an Iran deal. We think. Since President Trump and Iran announced the arrangement on Sunday afternoon, its details have had a…

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News

1

Spanish households save 19% on electricity bills through renewable energy expansion, Ember report finds — Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war Spanish households save…

More: Guardian Environment, PV Tech, PV Magazine

2

UtmoLight launches perovskite solar modules targeting durability and lightweight applications — UtmoLight unveiled its Chuangshi S2 and S1 perovskite modules at SNEC 2026, targeting durability and lightweight deployment challenges that…

More: PV Magazine

3

Vikram Solar to commission 9 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity by December — Vikram Solar is simultaneously expanding its module manufacturing capacity from 9.5 GW to 15.5 GW, with the additional capacity expected to…

More: PV Magazine

4

Chinese research team develops satellite method for panel-scale solar farm temperature mapping — A Chinese research team has developed a scene-aware panel surface temperature (PST) retrieval model for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV)…

More: PV Magazine

5

Tesla Cybercab EPA filing reveals 48 kWh battery, 219 HP motor, 3,113 lbs curb weight — 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, CleanTechnica

6

Rivian partners with ChargeScape to connect home EV chargers to utility demand-response programs — Rivian is partnering with ChargeScape to connect its EVs to utility-managed home charging programs across North America, giving owners new…

More: Electrek

7

Study estimates Spain could deploy up to 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, CleanTechnica

8

Kyrgyzstan switches on 175 MW solar plant, first phase of 1.9 GW project — The commissioning of the first phase of a planned 1.9 GW solar project represents Kyrgyzstan’s largest operational solar site to date. The…

More: PV Magazine

9

Trump administration drops challenge to court ruling blocking wind project ban — The Trump administration has abandoned its effort to halt wind energy projects across the United States and dropped its challenge to the…

More: Inside Climate News, CleanTechnica

10

Welsh Rugby Union stadium installs 1.5 MW solar array, largest on UK sports venue — Welsh Rugby Union claims stadium array is largest installed on a UK sports venue to date, with generating capacity to power more than 50…

More: PV Magazine

11

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

12

New England's Canadian hydropower line carries less electricity than expected in first months — When the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line started carrying electricity from Canada into Maine in January, supporters…

More: Canary Media

13

Renewable Energy Partners reconfigures Bogunda wind project to 1.85GW hybrid with solar and battery — Brisbane-based developer Renewable Energy Partners (REP) has expanded the Bogunda Energy Hub to include solar PV and battery energy…

More: PV Tech

14

Rheem launches variable-speed air-source heat pump with R-454B refrigerant — The RP17AY system is a variable-speed, inverter-driven air-source heat pump using R-454B refrigerant, designed for universal replacement…

More: PV Magazine

15

Scientists achieve 29.1% efficiency in PEDOT:PSS-free perovskite tandem solar cells — PEDOT:PSS is commonly used as a hole transport layer in perovskite solar cells because it combines high transparency, good conductivity,…

More: PV Magazine

16

New York legislature passes bill to legalize balcony solar panels — Apartment and condo dwellers of New York have long been unable to tap solar power at home to lower their energy bills. But that could soon…

More: Canary Media

17

European Commission restricts solar project funding for high-risk inverter vendors — The European Commission’s move to restrict funding for projects using high-risk inverter vendors marks a turning point for solar…

More: PV Magazine

18

Oil prices fall to three-month low after Trump announces Iran ceasefire deal —

More: Heatmap News

19

Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian households 69 billion rupees annually — More energy-efficient air-conditioning units could, together, save Indian households ₹69bn ($724m) a year, according to... The post…

More: Carbon Brief

20

Installer calls for US deadline on residential heat pump conversion — How to encourage a U.S.-wide switch from air conditioners to heat pumps, according to one of the installers on the ground. The post The US…

More: Latitude Media

1

Spain's renewable energy expansion cuts household electricity bills by 19%, Ember report finds — Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war Spanish households save…

More: Guardian Environment, PV Tech, PV Magazine

2

Rivian partners with ChargeScape to enable utility-managed EV charging discounts — Rivian is partnering with ChargeScape to connect its EVs to utility-managed home charging programs across North America, giving owners new…

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica

3

Peak Energy and GM partner to scale domestic sodium-ion battery production — Peak cofounder and CEO Landon Mossburg told Utility Dive the technology is “purpose-built” for AI data centers and grid-scale applications.

More: Utility Dive

4

Solarge opens automated solar module factory in Netherlands — Solarge is a Dutch manufacturer that produces ultra-lightweight, fully recyclable solar modules at an automated plant in Weert, in the…

More: PV Magazine

5

European inverter manufacturing capacity surpasses 100GW, largest outside China — European inverter manufacturing capacity has now surpassed 100GW, making the region’s inverter manufacturing sector the largest in the…

More: PV Tech

6

Copper and Impulse Labs sue each other over patent infringement and advertising claims — There’s drama in the niche world of battery-powered induction stoves . The two leading companies in the category — Copper and Impulse Labs…

More: Heatmap News

7

UtmoLight launches perovskite solar modules targeting durability and lightweight applications — UtmoLight unveiled its Chuangshi S2 and S1 perovskite modules at SNEC 2026, targeting durability and lightweight deployment challenges that…

More: PV Magazine

8

Vikram Solar to add 9 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity by December — Vikram Solar is simultaneously expanding its module manufacturing capacity from 9.5 GW to 15.5 GW, with the additional capacity expected to…

More: PV Magazine

9

US solar developers pursue riskier projects as safe harbour deadline looms — PV Tech Premium sat down with Anne Loomis, partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, to discuss the safe harbour deadline for US solar developers.

More: PV Tech

10

Northeast states propose offshore HVDC transmission system as offshore wind support shifts — Three reports published Monday lay out recommendations for development of an offshore transmission system and highlight the potential for…

More: Utility Dive

11

Chinese research team develops satellite method for solar panel temperature mapping — A Chinese research team has developed a scene-aware panel surface temperature (PST) retrieval model for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV)…

More: PV Magazine

12

Toyota EV registrations jump 225% in April as three electric SUVs go on sale — With three fully electric SUVs now on sale, Toyota’s EV registrations surged 225% in April.

More: Electrek

13

Microgrids proposed as wildfire resilience strategy alongside grid undergrounding — As wildfire risk grows, there are increasing calls to “bury the lines.” Undergrounding has its place, but it's not the only answer, writes…

More: Utility Dive

14

Tesla Cybercab EPA filing reveals 219 HP motor, 48 kWh battery, 3,113 lb curb weight — 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, CleanTechnica

15

Modular data center design could cut construction time by 30 percent, Flex says — More power, cooling and IT equipment is moving outside data halls in a shift that could help “future-proof” computing facilities, a company…

More: Utility Dive

16

Study estimates Spain could deploy 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, CleanTechnica

17

Energy Dome and Salt River Project to build 19-MW CO2 battery storage system — The project is expected to come online in 2029 and store enough energy to power around 4,275 homes for 10 hours, Salt River Project said.

More: Utility Dive

18

South Carolina PSC approves $5B Canadys gas plant without cost cap — The South Carolina Public Service Commission dismissed calls from the Sierra Club to impose a cost cap on the Canadys project or require…

More: Utility Dive, CleanTechnica

19

Lawmakers urge NSF to reverse plan to dismantle $386M ocean monitoring network — Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator, joins Democrats in bid to stop dismantling of Ocean Observatories Initiative US politics live –…

More: Guardian Environment

20

🌎 From Sightline Climate to Currence — A letter from the co-founders, Kim Zou and Mark Taylor

More: Sightline Climate (CTVC)

Jun 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

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

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 opposition from clean energy advocates — 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 allocates $75M to support 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…

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

Global EV sales hit 1.8 million units in May, 7.5 million in first five months — Global EV sales reached 1.8 million units in May 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, bringing total sales for…

Liberia's first utility-scale solar plant begins operating with 20 MW capacity — 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…

BMW's electric iX5 could exceed 500 miles of range with largest EV battery yet — The first electric iX5 will have a massive battery, the largest in a BMW EV yet, that could offer a range of over 500 miles on a single…

Airengy, Hagag Europe plan 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…

Toyota announces pricing for first electric Hilux pickup truck — The Hilux BEV arrives as Toyota’s first fully electric pickup and body-on-frame EV. Is it worth the price?

SECI opens tender for 4,800MWh of firm renewable energy 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 EPA filing reveals 219-HP motor, 48 kWh battery, 3,113-lb weight — Tesla’s Cybercab EPA certification documents reveal the robotaxi’s full technical specs for the first time — including a 3,113-lb curb…

US and Iran reach deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, oil prices fall — We have an Iran deal. We think. Since President Trump and Iran announced the arrangement on Sunday afternoon, its details have had a…

Frontier Climate's carbon removal push sparks debate over corporate sustainability priorities — When Jane Flegal was working in market development for Frontier Climate, a $1 billion initiative to catalyze advances in carbon removal,…

BYD's Denza GT completes 9,300-mile drive from Rome to Hong Kong — The Denza GT Z9 can drive over 600 miles, fast charge in under 10 minutes, and hit 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds. Now, BYD’s luxury EV is…

🌎 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…

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

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

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

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

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

Trump administration drops appeal of wind development ban ruling — The Trump administration has abandoned its effort to halt wind energy projects across the United States and dropped its challenge to the…

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

Bogunda wind project in Australia reconfigured as 1.85GW hybrid with solar and battery storage — Brisbane-based developer Renewable Energy Partners (REP) has expanded the Bogunda Energy Hub to include solar PV and battery energy…

Scientists achieve 29.1% efficiency in all-perovskite tandem solar cells without PEDOT:PSS — PEDOT:PSS is commonly used as a hole transport layer in perovskite solar cells because it combines high transparency, good conductivity,…

New Zealand commissions largest rooftop solar array at 5.3 MWp — New Zealand commercial solar company Sunergise has switched on the country’s largest-yet rooftop solar system, commissioning a 5.3 MWp…

Solar installer disputes arise from focus on cost over quality, litigation expert says — PV Talk: Todd Heffner explains what are the most common issues he's dealt in solar litigations, as well as the importance of finding the…

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

Half of world's children exposed to at least three climate hazards: Unicef — Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard Half of the world’s children are…

Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates in 2026 program — 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 allocates $75M to support coal export terminal in Oakland — Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility West Oakland, a…

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

Global EV sales reach 1.8 million units in May, 7.5 million in first five months of 2026 — Global EV sales reached 1.8 million units in May 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, bringing total sales for…

Liberia's first utility-scale solar plant, 20 MW Mount Coffee 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…

BMW's upcoming iX5 electric vehicle targets over 500 miles of range — The first electric iX5 will have a massive battery, the largest in a BMW EV yet, that could offer a range of over 500 miles on a single…

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

Toyota reveals pricing for Hilux BEV electric pickup — The Hilux BEV arrives as Toyota’s first fully electric pickup and body-on-frame EV. Is it worth the price?

SECI launches tender for 4,800MWh firm renewable energy 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.

U.S. and Iran agree on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, oil prices fall — We have an Iran deal. We think. Since President Trump and Iran announced the arrangement on Sunday afternoon, its details have had a…

Jun 16, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Spanish households save 19% on electricity bills through renewable energy expansion, Ember report finds — Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war Spanish households save…

UtmoLight launches perovskite solar modules targeting durability and lightweight applications — UtmoLight unveiled its Chuangshi S2 and S1 perovskite modules at SNEC 2026, targeting durability and lightweight deployment challenges that…

Vikram Solar to commission 9 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity by December — Vikram Solar is simultaneously expanding its module manufacturing capacity from 9.5 GW to 15.5 GW, with the additional capacity expected to…

Chinese research team develops satellite method for panel-scale solar farm temperature mapping — A Chinese research team has developed a scene-aware panel surface temperature (PST) retrieval model for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV)…

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

Rivian partners with ChargeScape to connect home EV chargers to utility demand-response programs — Rivian is partnering with ChargeScape to connect its EVs to utility-managed home charging programs across North America, giving owners new…

Study estimates Spain could deploy up to 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…

Kyrgyzstan switches on 175 MW solar plant, first phase of 1.9 GW project — The commissioning of the first phase of a planned 1.9 GW solar project represents Kyrgyzstan’s largest operational solar site to date. The…

Trump administration drops challenge to court ruling blocking wind project ban — The Trump administration has abandoned its effort to halt wind energy projects across the United States and dropped its challenge to the…

Welsh Rugby Union stadium installs 1.5 MW solar array, largest on UK sports venue — Welsh Rugby Union claims stadium array is largest installed on a UK sports venue to date, with generating capacity to power more than 50…

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.

New England's Canadian hydropower line carries less electricity than expected in first months — When the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line started carrying electricity from Canada into Maine in January, supporters…

Renewable Energy Partners reconfigures Bogunda wind project to 1.85GW hybrid with solar and battery — Brisbane-based developer Renewable Energy Partners (REP) has expanded the Bogunda Energy Hub to include solar PV and battery energy…

Rheem launches variable-speed air-source heat pump with R-454B refrigerant — The RP17AY system is a variable-speed, inverter-driven air-source heat pump using R-454B refrigerant, designed for universal replacement…

Scientists achieve 29.1% efficiency in PEDOT:PSS-free perovskite tandem solar cells — PEDOT:PSS is commonly used as a hole transport layer in perovskite solar cells because it combines high transparency, good conductivity,…

New York legislature passes bill to legalize balcony solar panels — Apartment and condo dwellers of New York have long been unable to tap solar power at home to lower their energy bills. But that could soon…

European Commission restricts solar project funding for high-risk inverter vendors — The European Commission’s move to restrict funding for projects using high-risk inverter vendors marks a turning point for solar…

Oil prices fall to three-month low after Trump announces Iran ceasefire deal —

Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian households 69 billion rupees annually — More energy-efficient air-conditioning units could, together, save Indian households ₹69bn ($724m) a year, according to... The post…

Installer calls for US deadline on residential heat pump conversion — How to encourage a U.S.-wide switch from air conditioners to heat pumps, according to one of the installers on the ground. The post The US…

Jun 16, 2026 · 11:02 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Spain's renewable energy expansion cuts household electricity bills by 19%, Ember report finds — Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war Spanish households save…

Rivian partners with ChargeScape to enable utility-managed EV charging discounts — Rivian is partnering with ChargeScape to connect its EVs to utility-managed home charging programs across North America, giving owners new…

Peak Energy and GM partner to scale domestic sodium-ion battery production — Peak cofounder and CEO Landon Mossburg told Utility Dive the technology is “purpose-built” for AI data centers and grid-scale applications.

Solarge opens automated solar module factory in Netherlands — Solarge is a Dutch manufacturer that produces ultra-lightweight, fully recyclable solar modules at an automated plant in Weert, in the…

European inverter manufacturing capacity surpasses 100GW, largest outside China — European inverter manufacturing capacity has now surpassed 100GW, making the region’s inverter manufacturing sector the largest in the…

Copper and Impulse Labs sue each other over patent infringement and advertising claims — There’s drama in the niche world of battery-powered induction stoves . The two leading companies in the category — Copper and Impulse Labs…

UtmoLight launches perovskite solar modules targeting durability and lightweight applications — UtmoLight unveiled its Chuangshi S2 and S1 perovskite modules at SNEC 2026, targeting durability and lightweight deployment challenges that…

Vikram Solar to add 9 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity by December — Vikram Solar is simultaneously expanding its module manufacturing capacity from 9.5 GW to 15.5 GW, with the additional capacity expected to…

US solar developers pursue riskier projects as safe harbour deadline looms — PV Tech Premium sat down with Anne Loomis, partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, to discuss the safe harbour deadline for US solar developers.

Northeast states propose offshore HVDC transmission system as offshore wind support shifts — Three reports published Monday lay out recommendations for development of an offshore transmission system and highlight the potential for…

Chinese research team develops satellite method for solar panel temperature mapping — A Chinese research team has developed a scene-aware panel surface temperature (PST) retrieval model for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV)…

Toyota EV registrations jump 225% in April as three electric SUVs go on sale — With three fully electric SUVs now on sale, Toyota’s EV registrations surged 225% in April.

Microgrids proposed as wildfire resilience strategy alongside grid undergrounding — As wildfire risk grows, there are increasing calls to “bury the lines.” Undergrounding has its place, but it's not the only answer, writes…

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

Modular data center design could cut construction time by 30 percent, Flex says — More power, cooling and IT equipment is moving outside data halls in a shift that could help “future-proof” computing facilities, a company…

Study estimates Spain could deploy 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…