Stepchange News — 2026-06-19

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FERC orders grid operators to expedite large load interconnections without federal mandate — Almost eight months have passed since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was tasked by the Trump administration with conjuring up…

More: Heatmap News, Latitude Media, Latitude Media, Teach What I Know

2

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…

More: Utility Dive, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Heatmap News, CleanTechnica

3

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 Tech, PV Magazine

4

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.

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

5

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.…

More: Heatmap News

6

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…

More: Electrek

7

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.

More: Electrek

8

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…

More: Utility Dive

9

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…

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica

10

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…

More: Latitude Media

11

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. Too often I’m asked, what’s the…

More: Heatmap News

12

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…

More: Heatmap News

13

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…

More: Utility Dive, Electrek, CleanTechnica

14

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…

More: Canary Media

15

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…

More: Electrek

16

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,…

More: PV Magazine

17

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…

More: PV Magazine

18

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. America’s war with Iran is…

More: Canary Media

19

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,…

More: Inside Climate News

20

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…

More: Guardian Environment

1

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…

More: Heatmap News, Latitude Media, Latitude Media, Inside Climate News, Teach What I Know

2

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.…

More: PV Magazine

3

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: Utility Dive, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Heatmap News, CleanTechnica

4

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 Tech, PV Magazine

5

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…

More: PV Magazine

6

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…

More: PV Magazine

7

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.

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

8

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…

More: PV Magazine

9

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.

More: PV Tech

10

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.…

More: Heatmap News

11

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…

More: Electrek

12

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

More: Guardian Environment

13

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.

More: Electrek

14

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…

More: Utility Dive

15

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: Electrek, CleanTechnica

16

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…

More: Heatmap News

17

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…

More: Latitude Media

18

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. Too often I’m asked, what’s the…

More: Heatmap News

19

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…

More: Inside Climate News

20

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. America’s war with Iran is…

More: Canary Media

1

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…

More: Heatmap News, Latitude Media, Latitude Media, Inside Climate News, Teach What I Know

2

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…

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

3

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…

More: Guardian Environment

4

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…

More: PV Magazine

5

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.…

More: PV Magazine

6

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.

More: PV Tech

7

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: Utility Dive, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Heatmap News, CleanTechnica

8

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…

More: PV Magazine

9

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…

More: PV Magazine

10

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…

More: Guardian Environment

11

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…

More: PV Magazine

12

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…

More: PV Magazine

13

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 Tech, PV Magazine

14

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…

More: PV Magazine

15

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…

More: Canary Media

16

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…

More: PV Magazine

17

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…

More: PV Magazine, PV Magazine

18

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…

More: Guardian Environment

19

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... The post Experts: Why carbon removal…

More: Carbon Brief

20

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…

More: Climate Home News

1

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: Heatmap News, Latitude Media, Latitude Media, Inside Climate News, Teach What I Know

2

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.

More: PV Tech

3

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…

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

4

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.

More: PV Tech

5

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.

More: Volts (David Roberts)

6

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.

More: PV Tech, CleanTechnica

7

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…

More: Guardian Environment

8

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…

More: PV Magazine

9

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,…

More: PV Magazine

10

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…

More: Guardian Environment

11

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.…

More: PV Magazine

12

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.

More: PV Tech

13

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: Utility Dive, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Heatmap News, CleanTechnica

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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…

More: Electrek

15

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…

More: Electrek

16

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…

More: PV Magazine

17

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…

More: PV Magazine

18

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 —…

More: Heatmap News

19

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.

More: PV Tech

20

Western Europe braces for second heatwave of year 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…

More: Guardian Environment

Jun 18, 2026 · 5:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

FERC orders grid operators to expedite large load interconnections without federal mandate — Almost eight months have passed since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was tasked by the Trump administration with conjuring up…

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…

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.

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.

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.…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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. Too often I’m asked, what’s the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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. America’s war with Iran is…

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,…

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

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…

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.…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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 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.

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.…

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…

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

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. Too often I’m asked, what’s the…

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…

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. America’s war with Iran is…

Jun 19, 2026 · 5:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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... The post Experts: Why carbon removal…

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

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…