Stepchange News — 2026-06-24

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DOE announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors — We got a much better sense of the Trump administration’s nuclear buildout plans today. The Energy Department announced its long-awaited…

More: Heatmap News, Latitude Media, Latitude Media, via Bluesky

2

Global Solar Council launches AgriPV Task Force to accelerate solar growth — Trade association the Global Solar Council (GSC) has launched an agrivoltaics (agriPV) task force aimed at accelerating solar PV’s growth…

More: PV Tech, CleanTechnica

3

Nissan shelves fully electric Qashqai development as part of cost-cutting push — Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in Sunderland Business live – latest updates…

More: Guardian Environment, Electrek

4

UK climate advisers say faster electrification will lower energy bills and boost security — Faster electrification is the best way to secure lower energy bills and stronger energy security,... The post CCC: Faster electrification…

More: Carbon Brief

5

Jupiter International begins production at 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India — Jupiter International has begun production at its 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The site also…

More: PV Magazine

6

SMA Solar launches grid-forming inverters and management software at Intersolar Europe — SMA Solar has launched a suite of products at Intersolar Europe 2026, including grid-forming inverters and power plant management software.

More: PV Tech

7

I Squared Capital, GS E&C plan 1.5GW South Korea solar and battery project — Infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean construction company GS E&C…

More: PV Tech

8

Tesla and NatPower agree to $5B energy storage deal for Europe — Tesla and independent energy firm NatPower have reached a deal to build 25 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Italy and Britain, the…

More: Electrek

9

Phenogy and Moonwatt debut modular sodium-ion battery storage systems — Moonwatt unveiled a modular sodium-ion battery storage system for utility-scale PV plants at The Smarter E trade show in Munich, designed…

More: PV Magazine, PV Magazine

10

BYD expands overseas EV lineup with luxury models and plug-in pickup — BYD’s sales are surging in overseas markets, including Europe and the UK, but with several new vehicles coming soon, this could be just the…

More: Electrek

11

Belgium, Netherlands and Germany set record intraday electricity prices amid heat wave — Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany are setting record intraday electricity prices amid the ongoing European heat wave, as elevated…

More: PV Magazine

12

Climate Change Committee chair warns weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy — Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero…

More: Guardian Environment

13

UK bans Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein ads over unsubstantiated recycled material claims — UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements Ads for Calvin Klein,…

More: Guardian Environment

14

US records highest Q1 energy storage installations on tax policy certainty — Relative certainty around tax policy and demand from large load customers are among factors driving the country’s energy storage boom,…

More: Utility Dive

15

European solar installations slow as grids struggle to absorb variable generation — Solar installations in Europe have begun to slow, as markets struggle with high levels of variable generation. Batteries and grid…

More: PV Magazine

16

Monarc launches Tracer commuter e-bike with dual batteries and five-year warranty — A new e-bike company has entered the increasingly crowded commuter e-bike market, but it’s doing so with a strategy that feels notably…

More: Electrek

17

House Energy and Commerce Committee to consider Ratepayer Protection Act on AI power demands — Here is a mystery for you: On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will take up the Ratepayer Protection Act , a bipartisan…

More: Heatmap News

18

Volkswagen testing new electric hot hatch alongside ID. Polo GTI launch — The ID. Polo GTI will go on sale this fall as Volkswagen’s first electric GTI, but another EV hot hatch was just caught testing, and we…

More: Electrek

19

Data center electricity demand could reach 15% of U.S. supply by 2030, Berkeley Lab finds — Data centers could use up to 15% of all U.S. electricity by 2030, up from 5% in 2024, Berkeley Lab researchers said in a separate analysis.

More: Utility Dive

20

Meta signs power purchase agreement with Sabanci for Texas solar portfolio — Sabanci Renewables has signed a PPA with Meta for a portfolio of solar PV projects currently under development in the state of Texas.

More: PV Tech

1

DOE announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new nuclear reactors — We got a much better sense of the Trump administration’s nuclear buildout plans today. The Energy Department announced its long-awaited…

More: Heatmap News, Latitude Media, Latitude Media, via Bluesky

2

Talon PV plans 9.6 GW domestic solar cell manufacturing plant — TALON PV is poised to anchor the U.S. solar supply chain by establishing an independent, 9.6 GW domestic cell manufacturing platform driven…

More: PV Magazine

3

Global Solar Council launches AgriPV Task Force to advance solar-agriculture integration — Trade association the Global Solar Council (GSC) has launched an agrivoltaics (agriPV) task force aimed at accelerating solar PV’s growth…

More: PV Tech, CleanTechnica

4

Europe targets threefold data center growth while pursuing climate neutrality by 2050 — On one hand, European policymakers are aiming for climate neutrality by 2050. On the other, they’re aiming to at least triple the region’s…

More: PV Magazine

5

DHL uses wind-powered vessels to move cargo across Atlantic — DHL is turning to VELA for wind power to help move cargo across the Atlantic.

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica

6

Solar manufacturers' shift away from silver may threaten panel recycling economics — Efforts among leading manufacturers to produce solar cells using base metals instead of silver in a bid to reduce costs could pose a threat…

More: PV Magazine

7

Researchers develop iridium catalyst to improve green hydrogen production efficiency — An international research team, including scientists from the University of Adelaide, have developed a highly efficient microscopic iridium…

More: PV Magazine

8

Three U.S. solar companies petition for tariff investigation into South Korean imports — Canadian Solar, SEG Solar and Heliene USA have filed a petition alleging that Korean solar cell manufacturers (most notably Hanwha Q CELLS)…

More: PV Magazine

9

Nissan halts development of all-electric Qashqai as carmaker cuts costs — Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in Sunderland Business live – latest updates…

More: Guardian Environment, Electrek

10

UK Climate Change Committee says faster electrification would lower energy bills and boost security — Faster electrification is the best way to secure lower energy bills and stronger energy security,... The post CCC: Faster electrification…

More: Carbon Brief

11

PJM examines Texas grid design as it weighs market rule changes — Josephus Allmond, Virginia's Chief Energy Officer, on what PJM could borrow from ERCOT's market design, and why one Virginia cost rule…

More: Texas Energy & Power

12

Jupiter International begins production at 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India — Jupiter International has begun production at its 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The site also…

More: PV Magazine

13

SMA Solar launches grid-forming inverters and management software at Intersolar Europe — SMA Solar has launched a suite of products at Intersolar Europe 2026, including grid-forming inverters and power plant management software.

More: PV Tech

14

I Squared Capital, GS E&C to develop 1.5GW South Korea solar and battery project — Infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean construction company GS E&C…

More: PV Tech

15

Tesla, NatPower agree $5B deal for 25 GWh of battery storage in Europe — Tesla and independent energy firm NatPower have reached a deal to build 25 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Italy and Britain, the…

More: Electrek

16

Phenogy and Moonwatt launch modular sodium-ion battery storage systems — Moonwatt unveiled a modular sodium-ion battery storage system for utility-scale PV plants at The Smarter E trade show in Munich, designed…

More: PV Magazine, PV Magazine

17

BYD expands overseas EV lineup with luxury vehicles and plug-in pickup — BYD’s sales are surging in overseas markets, including Europe and the UK, but with several new vehicles coming soon, this could be just the…

More: Electrek

18

Climate Change Committee chair warns weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy — Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero…

More: Guardian Environment

19

UK bans Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein ads over unsubstantiated recycled material claims — UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements Ads for Calvin Klein,…

More: Guardian Environment

20

House Energy and Commerce Committee to consider Ratepayer Protection Act limiting power plant retirements — Here is a mystery for you: On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will take up the Ratepayer Protection Act , a bipartisan…

More: Heatmap News

1

U.S. solar makers seek trade investigation into South Korean cell imports — A new anti-circumvention inquiry request has been filed with the US Department of Commerce against Hanwha and other solar cell producers…

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

2

DOE announces $17.5 billion in low-interest loans for nuclear reactor supply chain — We got a much better sense of the Trump administration’s nuclear buildout plans today. The Energy Department announced its long-awaited…

More: Heatmap News, Latitude Media, Latitude Media, via Bluesky

3

HiTHIUM launches ARKVOLT residential energy storage products in Europe — Building on its GWh-scale expertise in utility-scale energy storage, HiTHIUM has brought its industrial-grade safety standards and system…

More: PV Magazine

4

Sweden's solar market stabilizes as battery storage drives new deployments — In a chat with pv magazine , Ludvig Bydén, Head of power market & permitting at Svensk Solenergi, said Sweden’s solar market is stabilizing…

More: PV Magazine

5

Slovenia launches energy-sharing program as solar-plus-storage installations surge — pv magazine spoke with Nina Hojnik, General Manager of the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association at the Smarter E tradeshow in Munich, about…

More: PV Magazine

6

European grid fragmentation limits renewable energy utilization and drives price volatility, expert says — Europe’s split grid infrastructure and lack of central planning mean it fails to use its renewables. It is stuck in volatile prices driven…

More: PV Magazine

7

AlphaESS launches AlphaConnect platform for energy storage connectivity — The manufacturer is expanding into utility-scale storage and integrated energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of the European market,…

More: PV Magazine

8

Study finds European cars grow 1.2cm longer annually, threatening parking and increasing crash risks — Analysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000 Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and…

More: Guardian Environment, CleanTechnica

9

Walmart signs 15-year deal with Constellation for nuclear power —

More: Heatmap News

10

Utah's largest solar and battery storage project begins operations — Utah’s largest solar and battery storage project is now officially generating electricity.

More: Electrek

11

Longi launches Hi-MO 9 Prime solar module with 680W output and 25.2% efficiency — LONGi has launched its Hi-MO 9 Prime series of modules at Intersolar Europe 2026, which have a conversion efficiency of 25.2%.

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

12

Italy launches €23 billion renewable energy auction scheme FER X — Patrizio Donati, co-founder, Terrawatt, talks about Italy's €23 billion FER X scheme and its impact on renewable energy deployment.

More: PV Tech

13

Talon PV plans 9.6 GW domestic solar cell manufacturing facility — TALON PV is poised to anchor the U.S. solar supply chain by establishing an independent, 9.6 GW domestic cell manufacturing platform driven…

More: PV Magazine

14

RCT Group launches unit for space-based solar applications, targeting 2027 deliveries — The German company said its new RCT Space targets low-earth orbit customers. It expects commercial deliveries to begin in 2027. The post…

More: PV Magazine

15

Global Solar Council launches agrivoltaics task force to accelerate solar deployment — Trade association the Global Solar Council (GSC) has launched an agrivoltaics (agriPV) task force aimed at accelerating solar PV’s growth…

More: PV Tech, CleanTechnica

16

AI data centers strain U.S. clean energy transition, study finds — The data center boom is slowing the clean energy transition in the U.S. The post How bad is AI for the environment? appeared first on Yale…

More: Yale Climate Connections

17

Europe seeks to triple data center capacity while meeting climate goals — On one hand, European policymakers are aiming for climate neutrality by 2050. On the other, they’re aiming to at least triple the region’s…

More: PV Magazine

18

DHL uses wind-powered ships for Atlantic cargo runs — DHL is turning to VELA for wind power to help move cargo across the Atlantic.

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica

19

China releases hundreds of millions of barrels from strategic reserve after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz — When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year, experts projected oil prices would go to $200 a barrel. But then… they didn’t. In…

More: Heatmap News

20

COP31 presidency open to incorporating Santa Marta group outcomes into UN climate process — The two co-hosts want the gathering of over 60 governments in Colombia to be reflected in the official UNFCCC climate process The post…

More: Climate Home News

1

Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home combine 16 gigawatts of virtual power plant capacity — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

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

2

DOE offers $17.5 billion in loans for 10 large nuclear reactors — Dominion Energy, DTE Energy, WEC Energy Group, Public Service Enterprise Group and Entergy Corp. are among the utilities positioned to…

More: Utility Dive, Heatmap News, Latitude Media, Latitude Media, via Bluesky

3

Three U.S. solar companies petition Commerce for investigation into South Korean cell imports — A new anti-circumvention inquiry request has been filed with the US Department of Commerce against Hanwha and other solar cell producers…

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

4

China mandates renewables consumption targets for solar and wind power — Nationwide mandatory consumption obligations in China will underpin long-term growth in solar PV and wind installed capacity.

More: PV Tech

5

Study: Grid-forming battery storage boosts stability for utility-scale solar farms — Scientists have simulated a 100 MW solar PV plant and a 35 MW / 60 MWh BESS with grid-forming control. In all cases, the grid-forming…

More: PV Magazine

6

Researchers outline path to overcome barriers in lithium-nitrogen battery development — Researchers from Belgium and China have proposed a roadmap to advance lithium–nitrogen (Li–N₂) batteries, identifying key barriers such as…

More: PV Magazine

7

Ford launches affordable EV platform to compete with Chinese automakers — Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform is set to underpin a series of low-cost EVs, but can it compete with China?

More: Electrek

8

HiTHIUM launches ARKVOLT residential battery storage line in Europe — Building on its GWh-scale expertise in utility-scale energy storage, HiTHIUM has brought its industrial-grade safety standards and system…

More: PV Magazine

9

Toyo Solar raises $50 million to expand heterojunction cell manufacturing in Texas — Toyo Solar has raised around US$50 million to finance the expansion of the company’s cell manufacturing work in Houston, Texas.

More: PV Tech

10

Platte River Power Authority to deploy 39-MW virtual power plant in Colorado — Platte River Power Authority plans to achieve 19 MW from customer-owned distributed resources by 2030, with the first virtual power plant…

More: Utility Dive

11

Microquanta launches 26%-efficient colored perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules — Microquanta has launched customizable colored perovskite-silicon tandem BIPV modules that combine architectural finishes such as marble…

More: PV Magazine

12

Fronius CEO says EU solar manufacturing won't disrupt global industry — Europe will not be able to produce a “disruption” in the solar manufacturing industry, according to Peter Fath, CEO of RCT Solutions.

More: PV Tech

13

Sweden's solar market stabilizes as battery storage drives new deployments — In a chat with pv magazine , Ludvig Bydén, Head of power market & permitting at Svensk Solenergi, said Sweden’s solar market is stabilizing…

More: PV Magazine

14

Grid operators advance generator interconnection reform but processing delays persist — However, there isn’t yet evidence that interconnection requests are being processed more quickly, according to Advanced Energy United.

More: Utility Dive

15

Turkey's solar market grows despite financing constraints and policy shifts — In an interview with pv magazine , the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Turkish PV association Günder, Mehmet İzzet Özaydın, explained…

More: PV Magazine

16

Slovenia launches energy sharing program as solar-plus-storage drives residential growth — pv magazine spoke with Nina Hojnik, General Manager of the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association at the Smarter E tradeshow in Munich, about…

More: PV Magazine

17

European grid fragmentation limits renewable energy integration, experts say — Europe’s split grid infrastructure and lack of central planning mean it fails to use its renewables. It is stuck in volatile prices driven…

More: PV Magazine

18

UK government warns climate crisis will cause food price shocks; farmers say plan underfunds response — Farm owners say government’s long-term direction fails to adequately fund a response to UK’s food security threat The climate crisis will…

More: Guardian Environment

19

Study finds European cars grow 1.2cm longer annually, threatening 400,000 parking spaces by 2040 — Analysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000 Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and…

More: Guardian Environment, CleanTechnica

20

Chemours to pay $450 million to settle federal case over forever chemicals discharges — Agreement is first by federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a major Pfas manufacturer The Trump administration on…

More: Guardian Environment

Jun 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

DOE announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors — We got a much better sense of the Trump administration’s nuclear buildout plans today. The Energy Department announced its long-awaited…

Global Solar Council launches AgriPV Task Force to accelerate solar growth — Trade association the Global Solar Council (GSC) has launched an agrivoltaics (agriPV) task force aimed at accelerating solar PV’s growth…

Nissan shelves fully electric Qashqai development as part of cost-cutting push — Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in Sunderland Business live – latest updates…

UK climate advisers say faster electrification will lower energy bills and boost security — Faster electrification is the best way to secure lower energy bills and stronger energy security,... The post CCC: Faster electrification…

Jupiter International begins production at 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India — Jupiter International has begun production at its 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The site also…

SMA Solar launches grid-forming inverters and management software at Intersolar Europe — SMA Solar has launched a suite of products at Intersolar Europe 2026, including grid-forming inverters and power plant management software.

I Squared Capital, GS E&C plan 1.5GW South Korea solar and battery project — Infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean construction company GS E&C…

Tesla and NatPower agree to $5B energy storage deal for Europe — Tesla and independent energy firm NatPower have reached a deal to build 25 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Italy and Britain, the…

Phenogy and Moonwatt debut modular sodium-ion battery storage systems — Moonwatt unveiled a modular sodium-ion battery storage system for utility-scale PV plants at The Smarter E trade show in Munich, designed…

BYD expands overseas EV lineup with luxury models and plug-in pickup — BYD’s sales are surging in overseas markets, including Europe and the UK, but with several new vehicles coming soon, this could be just the…

Belgium, Netherlands and Germany set record intraday electricity prices amid heat wave — Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany are setting record intraday electricity prices amid the ongoing European heat wave, as elevated…

Climate Change Committee chair warns weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy — Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero…

UK bans Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein ads over unsubstantiated recycled material claims — UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements Ads for Calvin Klein,…

US records highest Q1 energy storage installations on tax policy certainty — Relative certainty around tax policy and demand from large load customers are among factors driving the country’s energy storage boom,…

European solar installations slow as grids struggle to absorb variable generation — Solar installations in Europe have begun to slow, as markets struggle with high levels of variable generation. Batteries and grid…

Monarc launches Tracer commuter e-bike with dual batteries and five-year warranty — A new e-bike company has entered the increasingly crowded commuter e-bike market, but it’s doing so with a strategy that feels notably…

House Energy and Commerce Committee to consider Ratepayer Protection Act on AI power demands — Here is a mystery for you: On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will take up the Ratepayer Protection Act , a bipartisan…

Volkswagen testing new electric hot hatch alongside ID. Polo GTI launch — The ID. Polo GTI will go on sale this fall as Volkswagen’s first electric GTI, but another EV hot hatch was just caught testing, and we…

Data center electricity demand could reach 15% of U.S. supply by 2030, Berkeley Lab finds — Data centers could use up to 15% of all U.S. electricity by 2030, up from 5% in 2024, Berkeley Lab researchers said in a separate analysis.

Meta signs power purchase agreement with Sabanci for Texas solar portfolio — Sabanci Renewables has signed a PPA with Meta for a portfolio of solar PV projects currently under development in the state of Texas.

Jun 23, 2026 · 11:02 PM PT edition · 20 stories

DOE announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new nuclear reactors — We got a much better sense of the Trump administration’s nuclear buildout plans today. The Energy Department announced its long-awaited…

Talon PV plans 9.6 GW domestic solar cell manufacturing plant — TALON PV is poised to anchor the U.S. solar supply chain by establishing an independent, 9.6 GW domestic cell manufacturing platform driven…

Global Solar Council launches AgriPV Task Force to advance solar-agriculture integration — Trade association the Global Solar Council (GSC) has launched an agrivoltaics (agriPV) task force aimed at accelerating solar PV’s growth…

Europe targets threefold data center growth while pursuing climate neutrality by 2050 — On one hand, European policymakers are aiming for climate neutrality by 2050. On the other, they’re aiming to at least triple the region’s…

DHL uses wind-powered vessels to move cargo across Atlantic — DHL is turning to VELA for wind power to help move cargo across the Atlantic.

Solar manufacturers' shift away from silver may threaten panel recycling economics — Efforts among leading manufacturers to produce solar cells using base metals instead of silver in a bid to reduce costs could pose a threat…

Researchers develop iridium catalyst to improve green hydrogen production efficiency — An international research team, including scientists from the University of Adelaide, have developed a highly efficient microscopic iridium…

Three U.S. solar companies petition for tariff investigation into South Korean imports — Canadian Solar, SEG Solar and Heliene USA have filed a petition alleging that Korean solar cell manufacturers (most notably Hanwha Q CELLS)…

Nissan halts development of all-electric Qashqai as carmaker cuts costs — Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in Sunderland Business live – latest updates…

UK Climate Change Committee says faster electrification would lower energy bills and boost security — Faster electrification is the best way to secure lower energy bills and stronger energy security,... The post CCC: Faster electrification…

PJM examines Texas grid design as it weighs market rule changes — Josephus Allmond, Virginia's Chief Energy Officer, on what PJM could borrow from ERCOT's market design, and why one Virginia cost rule…

Jupiter International begins production at 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in India — Jupiter International has begun production at its 1.25 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The site also…

SMA Solar launches grid-forming inverters and management software at Intersolar Europe — SMA Solar has launched a suite of products at Intersolar Europe 2026, including grid-forming inverters and power plant management software.

I Squared Capital, GS E&C to develop 1.5GW South Korea solar and battery project — Infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean construction company GS E&C…

Tesla, NatPower agree $5B deal for 25 GWh of battery storage in Europe — Tesla and independent energy firm NatPower have reached a deal to build 25 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Italy and Britain, the…

Phenogy and Moonwatt launch modular sodium-ion battery storage systems — Moonwatt unveiled a modular sodium-ion battery storage system for utility-scale PV plants at The Smarter E trade show in Munich, designed…

BYD expands overseas EV lineup with luxury vehicles and plug-in pickup — BYD’s sales are surging in overseas markets, including Europe and the UK, but with several new vehicles coming soon, this could be just the…

Climate Change Committee chair warns weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy — Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero…

UK bans Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein ads over unsubstantiated recycled material claims — UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements Ads for Calvin Klein,…

House Energy and Commerce Committee to consider Ratepayer Protection Act limiting power plant retirements — Here is a mystery for you: On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will take up the Ratepayer Protection Act , a bipartisan…

Jun 24, 2026 · 5:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

U.S. solar makers seek trade investigation into South Korean cell imports — A new anti-circumvention inquiry request has been filed with the US Department of Commerce against Hanwha and other solar cell producers…

DOE announces $17.5 billion in low-interest loans for nuclear reactor supply chain — We got a much better sense of the Trump administration’s nuclear buildout plans today. The Energy Department announced its long-awaited…

HiTHIUM launches ARKVOLT residential energy storage products in Europe — Building on its GWh-scale expertise in utility-scale energy storage, HiTHIUM has brought its industrial-grade safety standards and system…

Sweden's solar market stabilizes as battery storage drives new deployments — In a chat with pv magazine , Ludvig Bydén, Head of power market & permitting at Svensk Solenergi, said Sweden’s solar market is stabilizing…

Slovenia launches energy-sharing program as solar-plus-storage installations surge — pv magazine spoke with Nina Hojnik, General Manager of the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association at the Smarter E tradeshow in Munich, about…

European grid fragmentation limits renewable energy utilization and drives price volatility, expert says — Europe’s split grid infrastructure and lack of central planning mean it fails to use its renewables. It is stuck in volatile prices driven…

AlphaESS launches AlphaConnect platform for energy storage connectivity — The manufacturer is expanding into utility-scale storage and integrated energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of the European market,…

Study finds European cars grow 1.2cm longer annually, threatening parking and increasing crash risks — Analysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000 Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and…

Walmart signs 15-year deal with Constellation for nuclear power —

Utah's largest solar and battery storage project begins operations — Utah’s largest solar and battery storage project is now officially generating electricity.

Longi launches Hi-MO 9 Prime solar module with 680W output and 25.2% efficiency — LONGi has launched its Hi-MO 9 Prime series of modules at Intersolar Europe 2026, which have a conversion efficiency of 25.2%.

Italy launches €23 billion renewable energy auction scheme FER X — Patrizio Donati, co-founder, Terrawatt, talks about Italy's €23 billion FER X scheme and its impact on renewable energy deployment.

Talon PV plans 9.6 GW domestic solar cell manufacturing facility — TALON PV is poised to anchor the U.S. solar supply chain by establishing an independent, 9.6 GW domestic cell manufacturing platform driven…

RCT Group launches unit for space-based solar applications, targeting 2027 deliveries — The German company said its new RCT Space targets low-earth orbit customers. It expects commercial deliveries to begin in 2027. The post…

Global Solar Council launches agrivoltaics task force to accelerate solar deployment — Trade association the Global Solar Council (GSC) has launched an agrivoltaics (agriPV) task force aimed at accelerating solar PV’s growth…

AI data centers strain U.S. clean energy transition, study finds — The data center boom is slowing the clean energy transition in the U.S. The post How bad is AI for the environment? appeared first on Yale…

Europe seeks to triple data center capacity while meeting climate goals — On one hand, European policymakers are aiming for climate neutrality by 2050. On the other, they’re aiming to at least triple the region’s…

DHL uses wind-powered ships for Atlantic cargo runs — DHL is turning to VELA for wind power to help move cargo across the Atlantic.

China releases hundreds of millions of barrels from strategic reserve after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz — When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year, experts projected oil prices would go to $200 a barrel. But then… they didn’t. In…

COP31 presidency open to incorporating Santa Marta group outcomes into UN climate process — The two co-hosts want the gathering of over 60 governments in Colombia to be reflected in the official UNFCCC climate process The post…

Jun 24, 2026 · 11:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home combine 16 gigawatts of virtual power plant capacity — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

DOE offers $17.5 billion in loans for 10 large nuclear reactors — Dominion Energy, DTE Energy, WEC Energy Group, Public Service Enterprise Group and Entergy Corp. are among the utilities positioned to…

Three U.S. solar companies petition Commerce for investigation into South Korean cell imports — A new anti-circumvention inquiry request has been filed with the US Department of Commerce against Hanwha and other solar cell producers…

China mandates renewables consumption targets for solar and wind power — Nationwide mandatory consumption obligations in China will underpin long-term growth in solar PV and wind installed capacity.

Study: Grid-forming battery storage boosts stability for utility-scale solar farms — Scientists have simulated a 100 MW solar PV plant and a 35 MW / 60 MWh BESS with grid-forming control. In all cases, the grid-forming…

Researchers outline path to overcome barriers in lithium-nitrogen battery development — Researchers from Belgium and China have proposed a roadmap to advance lithium–nitrogen (Li–N₂) batteries, identifying key barriers such as…

Ford launches affordable EV platform to compete with Chinese automakers — Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform is set to underpin a series of low-cost EVs, but can it compete with China?

HiTHIUM launches ARKVOLT residential battery storage line in Europe — Building on its GWh-scale expertise in utility-scale energy storage, HiTHIUM has brought its industrial-grade safety standards and system…

Toyo Solar raises $50 million to expand heterojunction cell manufacturing in Texas — Toyo Solar has raised around US$50 million to finance the expansion of the company’s cell manufacturing work in Houston, Texas.

Platte River Power Authority to deploy 39-MW virtual power plant in Colorado — Platte River Power Authority plans to achieve 19 MW from customer-owned distributed resources by 2030, with the first virtual power plant…

Microquanta launches 26%-efficient colored perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules — Microquanta has launched customizable colored perovskite-silicon tandem BIPV modules that combine architectural finishes such as marble…

Fronius CEO says EU solar manufacturing won't disrupt global industry — Europe will not be able to produce a “disruption” in the solar manufacturing industry, according to Peter Fath, CEO of RCT Solutions.

Sweden's solar market stabilizes as battery storage drives new deployments — In a chat with pv magazine , Ludvig Bydén, Head of power market & permitting at Svensk Solenergi, said Sweden’s solar market is stabilizing…

Grid operators advance generator interconnection reform but processing delays persist — However, there isn’t yet evidence that interconnection requests are being processed more quickly, according to Advanced Energy United.

Turkey's solar market grows despite financing constraints and policy shifts — In an interview with pv magazine , the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Turkish PV association Günder, Mehmet İzzet Özaydın, explained…

Slovenia launches energy sharing program as solar-plus-storage drives residential growth — pv magazine spoke with Nina Hojnik, General Manager of the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association at the Smarter E tradeshow in Munich, about…