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Jun 18, 2026 · 5:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Utility Dive
Trump administration pays Invenergy $765M to cancel four offshore wind leases — Invenergy will redirect the funds toward natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri as well as geothermal…
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PV Tech
Oxford PV achieves 25.6% efficiency with perovskite-silicon tandem module — Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE have unveiled a module prototype that combines tandem perovskite-silicon and matrix shingle interconnection.
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PV Tech
Scatec reaches financial close on 120 MW Tunisian solar project — Norwegian independent power producer (IPP) Scatec has reached financial close for the 120MW Sidi Bouzid II solar PV project in Tunisia.
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Heatmap News
Apache County, Arizona planning board recommends temporary moratorium on solar and wind development — 1. Apache County, Arizona – Renewables developers are trying to head off restrictions in a coveted region of the sun-swept Arizona desert.
Electrek
Volvo EV drivers gain direct access to Tesla Superchargers and IONNA chargers without apps or cards — Volvo EX90 drivers in the US can now charge at public charging networks, including Superchargers and IONNA DC fast chargers, without…
Electrek
Honda and QuantumScape partner to commercialize solid-state EV batteries — Honda and QuantumScape (QS) announced a new partnership to commercialize solid-state batteries for EVs and more.
Utility Dive
Maryland files FERC complaint over PJM data center transmission cost allocation — The PJM Interconnection improperly makes ratepayers pay for data center-driven transmission projects that don’t benefit them, according to…
Electrek
Electrify America opens Santa Barbara charging station with 20 DC fast chargers and 1.9 MW battery system — Electrify America just opened a new “large-format” EV charging station in downtown Santa Barbara, California, adding 20 DC fast chargers…
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Latitude Media
SpaceX IPO to reshape energy sector through AI, data centers, and orbital solar projects — SpaceX is about far more than rockets. Its bets on AI, data centers, private power, and solar-based orbital compute all have energy…
Heatmap News
Brookings research examines how communities can build more favorable relationships with data centers — Today’s conversation is with Mark Muro, senior fellow at the Brookings Institute’s metro policy program.
Heatmap News
SPACs return as funding vehicle for climate tech startups — SPACs are back! At the start of this decade, special purpose acquisition companies — publicly traded firms whose raison d’être is taking…
Utility Dive
California solar surpassed natural gas generation in first five months of 2026 — Solar generation in CAISO increased 21% from January through May compared with the same period in 2024, the Energy Information…
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Canary Media
Tesla offers discounted Powerwalls in New England virtual power plant program — Homeowners in Massachusetts and Connecticut can now get a steep discount on a Tesla Powerwall — but only if they agree to let the backup…
Electrek
California utility offers $6,000 rebate for home battery installations — Ava Community Energy’s SmartHome Battery program is offering income-qualified North California residents up to $6,000 in up front incentive…
PV Magazine
Iran's renewable energy agency targets 15 GW of small-scale solar installations — Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization says it is looking to shift part of its focus towards small-scale power plants,…
PV Magazine
India's solar cell capacity could exceed 60 GW by early 2027 — Crisil expects India’s domestic solar cell supply to rise to about half of demand by fiscal 2026–27, driven by localization policies and…
Canary Media
U.S. and Iran sign deal to end conflict as clean energy investments accelerate — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
Inside Climate News
U.S. absence from UN climate talks in Bonn complicates negotiations on carbon markets — The United States did not send a federal government delegation to the latest round of high-level global climate negotiations in Bonn,…
Guardian Environment
Official report warns Heathrow third runway could harm health of up to 3 million nearby residents — Analysis says expansion could also harm access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transport Construction of a third runway…
Jun 18, 2026 · 11:02 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Heatmap News
FERC orders grid operators to accelerate large load interconnection rules — Almost eight months have passed since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was tasked by the Trump administration with conjuring up…
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PV Magazine
Ukraine's rapid solar deployment strains grid capacity amid power shortages — As Russian missiles continue to devastate Ukraine’s centralized power system, the country is turning to solar energy at a remarkable pace.
Utility Dive
Trump administration pays Invenergy $765 million to cancel four offshore wind leases — Invenergy will redirect the funds toward natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri as well as geothermal…
More: Heatmap News, Canary Media, Heatmap News, CleanTechnica
PV Tech
Oxford PV achieves 25.6% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem module — Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE have unveiled a module prototype that combines tandem perovskite-silicon and matrix shingle interconnection.
More: PV Magazine
PV Magazine
Chile revamps compensation system for small solar projects — The reform fundamentally changes how project revenues are settled by linking stabilized prices to future settlement adjustments, thereby…
PV Magazine
Research finds solar panels and heat pumps increase home values but information gap remains — Research on the effects of clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades in the home buying process reveals a premium for homes with solar…
PV Tech
Scatec reaches financial close on 120MW Tunisia solar project — Norwegian independent power producer (IPP) Scatec has reached financial close for the 120MW Sidi Bouzid II solar PV project in Tunisia.
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PV Magazine
Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics receives $95.4 million in government funding — The sun is shining brightly on the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, which has landed a $95.4 million boost from ARENA to help…
PV Tech
PV ModuleTech USA conference focuses on module quality, supply chain compliance, HJT technology — Module quality and reliability concerns, HJT, manufacturing in Africa and hail were among the key topics discussed at PV ModuleTech USA.
Heatmap News
Apache County Arizona planning commission recommends temporary moratorium on solar and wind development — 1. Apache County, Arizona – Renewables developers are trying to head off restrictions in a coveted region of the sun-swept Arizona desert.
Electrek
Volvo EX90 drivers gain access to public charging networks without app or card — Volvo EX90 drivers in the US can now charge at public charging networks, including Superchargers and IONNA DC fast chargers, without…
Guardian Environment
The Tassie devils in my neighbourhood keep stealing shoes and laundry, but I adore them | Kelley Swain — The thievery of these little creatures is endlessly amusing to me, but there have been, I’m told, a few rounds of inconvenience
Electrek
Honda and QuantumScape partner to commercialize solid-state batteries for electric vehicles — Honda and QuantumScape (QS) announced a new partnership to commercialize solid-state batteries for EVs and more.
Utility Dive
Maryland files complaint at FERC over data center transmission cost allocation — The PJM Interconnection improperly makes ratepayers pay for data center-driven transmission projects that don’t benefit them, according to…
Electrek
Electrify America opens Santa Barbara charging station with 20 DC fast chargers, 1.9 MW battery system — Electrify America just opened a new “large-format” EV charging station in downtown Santa Barbara, California, adding 20 DC fast chargers…
More: CleanTechnica
Heatmap News
Wind developers challenge Trump administration court blocks on new projects — Major energy developers are going all in against the Trump administration in court, in what appears to be the first time many are publicly…
Latitude Media
SpaceX IPO signals company's expansion into AI, data centers, and orbital power infrastructure — SpaceX is about far more than rockets. Its bets on AI, data centers, private power, and solar-based orbital compute all have energy…
Heatmap News
Brookings researcher examines conditions for broader public acceptance of data center growth — Today’s conversation is with Mark Muro, senior fellow at the Brookings Institute’s metro policy program.
Inside Climate News
Alabama limestone quarry settles lawsuit with residents over dust and noise complaints — Residents of the small north Alabama community of Belle Mina are breathing easier after reaching a settlement with a limestone quarry they…
Canary Media
U.S. and Iran reach nuclear deal, spurring shift toward clean energy investment — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
Jun 19, 2026 · 5:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories
Heatmap News
FERC orders grid operators to accelerate large load interconnections amid data center surge — Almost eight months have passed since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was tasked by the Trump administration with conjuring up…
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PV Tech
ARENA commits AU$95.4 million to extend Australian solar research center to 2033 — The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed an additional AU$95.4 million (US$66.8 million) in funding to the Australian…
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Guardian Environment
Datacenters drive US clean energy growth while raising climate concerns — As datacenters’ connections to electric grids are held up, big tech is forced to throw money at producing its own power Datacenters are…
PV Magazine
Huawei launches FusionSolar9.0 platform for utility-scale solar projects — The company’s new FusionSolar9.0 solution boosts yield and reduces LCOE for the full lifecycle of large-scale power plants, according to…
PV Magazine
Ukraine's grid struggles to absorb rapid wartime solar deployment — As Russian missiles continue to devastate Ukraine’s centralized power system, the country is turning to solar energy at a remarkable pace.
PV Tech
European solar recycling startup aims to recover and revalue end-of-life panel materials — Shreeyashi Ojha reports on a European PV recycling venture looking to maximise the value of materials recovered from end-of-life modules.
Utility Dive
Trump administration pays Invenergy $765 million to cancel four offshore wind leases — Invenergy will redirect the funds toward natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri as well as geothermal…
More: Heatmap News, Canary Media, Heatmap News, CleanTechnica
PV Magazine
European solar module market shifts toward tighter inventories and supply security — In an interview with pv magazine , Bart Wansink, CEO of Search4Solar, said Europe’s solar module market is moving away from the extreme…
PV Magazine
Fraunhofer Institute develops tool to boost on-site solar use in factories — The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU says its energy storage systems in production (ESiP) analyzer can…
Guardian Environment
Climate scientists warn of risks from geoengineering proposals including solar radiation management — Do we really want to play dice with our planet? A series in the Guardian recently declared “it’s time to talk about geoengineering.” So…
PV Magazine
IEA says global hydrogen 2030 targets increasingly out of reach as low-emissions production lags — A new IEA report shows that demand for hydrogen worldwide surpassed 100 million tonnes in 2025, while production of low-emissions hydrogen…
PV Magazine
Sabic develops laser-weldable resins for solar microinverter assembly — Manufactured in New York, the materials aim to speed up component assembly and reduce costs by enabling laser welding for housing…
PV Tech
Oxford PV achieves 25.6% efficiency with perovskite-silicon tandem module — Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE have unveiled a module prototype that combines tandem perovskite-silicon and matrix shingle interconnection.
More: PV Magazine
PV Magazine
Chile introduces new remuneration scheme for small solar parks — The reform fundamentally changes how project revenues are settled by linking stabilized prices to future settlement adjustments, thereby…
Canary Media
Trump administration revokes federal tax incentives for rooftop solar installations — This article is part of our “Chart of the Week” series . With solar panels getting cheaper each year and utility bills soaring, you might…
PV Magazine
Research shows solar panels and heat pumps command home price premiums — Research on the effects of clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades in the home buying process reveals a premium for homes with solar…
PV Magazine
China wafer and polysilicon output rises despite inventory pressure and falling prices — The price decline is attributable to continued inventory pressure and the restart and ramp-up of output by some producers in June, which…
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Guardian Environment
Western Europe braces for second heatwave of 2024 with temperatures exceeding 40C — More than half of France’s population under severe weather warning with temperatures expected to exceed 40C More than half of France’s…
Carbon Brief
Over 260 researchers say carbon removal must scale significantly to meet 1.5C climate target — Last week, more than 260 researchers convened in Milan to discuss the opportunities, challenges and...
Climate Home News
Our Ocean conference adopts marine protection measures amid ongoing conservation challenges — At the 11th Our Ocean conference in Kenya, its founder John Kerry says the ocean must become central to climate solutions and needs to be…
Jun 19, 2026 · 11:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories
Heatmap News
FERC orders grid operators to accelerate interconnection of large loads like data centers — Almost eight months have passed since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was tasked by the Trump administration with conjuring up…
More: Latitude Media, Latitude Media, Inside Climate News, Teach What I Know
PV Tech
ABB launches Proteus power conversion portfolio for solar and battery storage — Swiss electrification company ABB has launched a new power conversion portfolio for the solar PV and BESS industries.
PV Tech
ARENA commits $95.4 million to extend Australian photovoltaics research through 2033 — The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed an additional AU$95.4 million (US$66.8 million) in funding to the Australian…
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PV Tech
Novva acquires 120MWp solar project in Philippines from Mabuhay Power — Novva has acquired the 120MWp San Jose Solar Power Plant (SJSP) in the Philippines from the Mabuhay Power Holdings Corporation.
Volts (David Roberts)
General Motors plans virtual power plant system using EV fleet to supply grid power — Aseem Kapur joins me to explain how GM plans to turn its massive EV fleet into a distributed virtual power plant.
PV Tech
SEIA map shows solar occupies 0.07% of U.S. prime farmland — The Solar Energy Industries Association has launched an interactive map showing that solar development occupies only 0.07% of US farmland.
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Guardian Environment
Datacenters drive US clean energy growth amid environmental concerns over power consumption — As datacenters’ connections to electric grids are held up, big tech is forced to throw money at producing its own power Datacenters are…
PV Magazine
Huawei releases FusionSolar9.0 platform for utility-scale solar projects — The company’s new FusionSolar9.0 solution boosts yield and reduces LCOE for the full lifecycle of large-scale power plants, according to…
PV Magazine
El Niño expected to reshape global solar resource patterns through 2026 — In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that a developing El Niño is expected to strengthen through 2026,…
Guardian Environment
Kidney cancer rates near PFAS factory in Lancashire prompt scrutiny of government study — Experts cast doubt on conclusion of government-funded study of factory emitting forever chemicals near Blackpool Questions have been raised…
PV Magazine
Ukraine's solar capacity surge strains grid amid war-driven blackouts — As Russian missiles continue to devastate Ukraine’s centralized power system, the country is turning to solar energy at a remarkable pace.
PV Tech
European PV recycling venture launches to recover materials from end-of-life modules — Shreeyashi Ojha reports on a European PV recycling venture looking to maximise the value of materials recovered from end-of-life modules.
Utility Dive
Trump administration pays Invenergy $765 million to cancel four offshore wind leases — Invenergy will redirect the funds toward natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri as well as geothermal…
More: Heatmap News, Canary Media, Heatmap News, CleanTechnica
Electrek
2026 Jeep Recon EV starts at $67,000 with 260-mile range — Jeep’s first real off-road EV is finally here. The 2026 Jeep Recon EV is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a…
Electrek
Colombia announces 750-mile electric truck corridor from Bogotá to Cartagena — In a major win for Latin American air quality, the new 750 mile Ruta-E electric truck corridor will connect Bogotá and Cartagena with…
PV Magazine
Europe's solar module market shifts from oversupply to inventory constraints — In an interview with pv magazine , Bart Wansink, CEO of Search4Solar, said Europe’s solar module market is moving away from the extreme…
PV Magazine
Fraunhofer IWU releases tool to boost use of on-site solar power in factories — The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU says its energy storage systems in production (ESiP) analyzer can…
Heatmap News
Atlantic hurricane season forecast cut to 8-14 named storms, down from typical levels — Among hurricane watchers, “I” is the scariest letter in the alphabet. Since 2001, the ninth named storm of the year in the Atlantic Basin —…
PV Tech
Origis raises $900M to fund 5GW of solar project development — Origis has secured a US$900 million package, which consists of US$650 million in credit facilities and a US$250 million LoC facility.
Guardian Environment