Stepchange News — 2026-06-25

1

Sunrun, Tesla, Renew Home combine 16 GW of home batteries for data center power — 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, Electrek

2

Solar generation surpasses coal for first time in US — Solar passes coal, super El Niño looms, and show your warming stripes Coal built the Industrial Revolution - now wind and solar are beating

More: via Bluesky, Talking Climate

3

China's electric vehicle exports hit record high in May — Countries looking to cut fossil-fuel imports are leaning on China’s cheap electricity technologies

More: via Bluesky, Electrek

4

DOE announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new 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

5

California files notice to sue over Interior Department's offshore wind project cancellations — California filed a “notice of intent to sue” over the Department of the Interior’s moves to block wind power projects, two of which were…

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica

6

House Democrat calls for national moratorium on new data center construction — It was just yesterday that I wrote about the Ratepayer Protection Act , a bill that would transform into law the voluntary pledge big tech…

More: Heatmap News

7

Base Power deploys home batteries in PJM region to address power capacity shortfall — PJM Interconnection, which serves 67 million people across 13 states from the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest, has become a poster child for…

More: Canary Media

8

Three U.S. solar companies petition Commerce for trade investigation into South Korean cell makers — 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

9

China mandates renewable energy consumption targets to boost solar and wind deployment — Nationwide mandatory consumption obligations in China will underpin long-term growth in solar PV and wind installed capacity.

More: PV Tech

10

Study finds grid-forming battery storage stabilizes large 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

11

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

More: PV Magazine

12

Ford launches universal EV platform to compete on affordability 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

13

HiTHIUM launches ARKVOLT residential energy storage brand 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

14

Portable power stations gain traction as severe weather outages increase — Power outages caused by severe storms can often last for hours, or days – and extreme heat just compounds the issue, making it harder to…

More: Electrek

15

Toyo Solar raises $50 million for US heterojunction cell manufacturing facility — 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

16

Platte River Power Authority launches 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

17

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

18

Utilities shift wildfire strategy toward faster initial response — The next phase of utility wildfire strategy is not just fewer sparks. It is a faster initial response. The post The case for utility…

More: Latitude Media

19

British Chambers of Commerce chief warns against blocking new North Sea oil fields — British Chamber of Commerce boss Shevaun Haviland says transition to clean energy could be handled better Andy Burnham should be ready to…

More: Guardian Environment

20

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

1

Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home combine 16 GW of home devices into virtual power plant — 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, Electrek

2

Solar generation surpasses coal for first time in U.S — Solar passes coal, super El Niño looms, and show your warming stripes Coal built the Industrial Revolution - now wind and solar are beating

More: via Bluesky, Talking Climate

3

Dekin University study shows virtual peer-to-peer energy trading lowers costs, increases solar adoption — Deakin University has released findings from a large-scale randomised control trial exploring a new technology that enables households and…

More: PV Magazine

4

Heliene launches 410W all-black PERC solar module for residential rooftops — North American solar manufacturer Heliene the 108HC M10 SL All Black Series, designed to deliver high-efficiency power output for rooftop…

More: PV Magazine

5

China's electric vehicle exports reach record high in May — Countries looking to cut fossil-fuel imports are leaning on China’s cheap electricity technologies

More: via Bluesky, Electrek

6

The Smarter E trade fair in Germany highlights 24/7 renewable energy systems — The German trade fair was fully booked again this year. Although there are slightly fewer exhibitors than in 2025, average stand sizes have…

More: PV Magazine

7

DOE announces $17.5 billion in loans for up to 10 new 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

8

California files notice of intent to sue over Interior Department's offshore wind cancellations — California filed a “notice of intent to sue” over the Department of the Interior’s moves to block wind power projects, two of which were…

More: Electrek, CleanTechnica

9

Italy advances agrivoltaics with pilot projects as energy debates shift toward gas and nuclear — Italy is emerging as a hotbed for innovative approaches to agrivoltaics, with many experiments and pilot projects receiving international…

More: PV Magazine

10

How about Free? Is that affordable enough for you? — The latest on energy, climate and affordability

More: via Bluesky, The Crucial Years

11

Samduo enters AC-coupled residential storage market ahead of Dutch net metering changes — Another entrant into the AC-coupled plug-in home storage field, targeting homes in the Netherlands that must adjust to net metering ending…

More: PV Magazine

12

House Democrat calls for national data center moratorium amid grid cost concerns — It was just yesterday that I wrote about the Ratepayer Protection Act , a bill that would transform into law the voluntary pledge big tech…

More: Heatmap News

13

Base Power installs large home batteries across PJM region to address capacity shortages — PJM Interconnection, which serves 67 million people across 13 states from the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest, has become a poster child for…

More: Canary Media

14

Three U.S. solar makers 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

15

Young Cornish people turn to van living as housing costs rise — With tourists buying up property and landlords opting for lucrative Airbnb rentals, young Cornish people are turning to old campervans to…

More: Guardian Environment

16

El Niño drought and frost trigger severe food shortages in Papua New Guinea — Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide Families…

More: Guardian Environment

17

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

More: PV Tech

18

Study: grid-forming battery storage can stabilize solar-heavy power grids — 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

19

Researchers outline roadmap to advance lithium-nitrogen batteries for energy storage — Researchers from Belgium and China have proposed a roadmap to advance lithium–nitrogen (Li–N₂) batteries, identifying key barriers such as…

More: PV Magazine

20

Ford launches Universal Electric Vehicle platform for low-cost models — 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

1

Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home aggregate 16 GW of home energy resources as virtual power plant — 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, Electrek

2

North Macedonia prepares for gigawatt-scale solar and storage project pipeline — Professor Dimitar Dimitrov tells pv magazine that while a new permitting regime has temporarily slowed development, a multi-gigawatt…

More: PV Magazine

3

Top Cable launches flexible cable product for battery storage systems — Spanish cable manufacturer Top Cable has launched a new product for battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting installation…

More: PV Magazine

4

Battery storage interest surges across Denmark's energy market — In an interview with pv magazine , board members of the Danish Solar Association Johan Christensen and Jacob Engdal explain that interest…

More: PV Magazine

5

New Jersey Democrat calls for data center moratorium amid energy concerns —

More: Heatmap News

6

Solar generation surpasses coal in US electricity mix — Solar passes coal, super El Niño looms, and show your warming stripes Coal built the Industrial Revolution - now wind and solar are beating

More: via Bluesky, Talking Climate

7

Solar and storage adoption accelerates in Ukraine as community prosumers emerge — In an interview with pv magazine , Lena Sukholdolska, Head of Communications at Atmosfera, said demand for solar, energy storage and energy…

More: PV Magazine

8

Africa's commercial and industrial solar demand accelerates, diversifying continent's market — In an interview with pv magazine, Africa Solar Industry Association Director of Operations, Benjamin Clarke, shared the latest on new…

More: PV Magazine

9

Global solar module shipments reached 706 GW in 2025, slightly above 2024 levels — Global shipments of photovoltaic modules slightly exceeded the previous year’s level in 2025. The latest edition of the International…

More: PV Magazine

10

Sunwoda Energy launches SunESS H Series battery storage platform, expands European partnerships — At Intersolar and ees Europe 2026, Sunwoda Energy launched its upgraded SunESS H Series under the theme “One Core, All Scenes” and signed…

More: PV Magazine

11

Data center demand complicates mid-Atlantic transmission line expansion — Latitude Media’s Maeve Allsup unpacks the case of a mid-Atlantic line stuck in limbo. The post How data centers are complicating…

More: Latitude Media

12

EU restricts funding for solar projects using Chinese-made inverters over cybersecurity concerns — The European Commission (EC) is restricting European Union funding to solar projects using Chinese-made inverters, due to the perceived…

More: PV Magazine

13

UK electric vehicle sales surpass petrol cars for first time — For the first time in the UK, more new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold... The post Analysis: UK sales of electric vehicles just…

More: Carbon Brief

14

Dekin University study finds household energy trading lowers electricity costs — Deakin University has released findings from a large-scale randomised control trial exploring a new technology that enables households and…

More: PV Magazine

15

Heliene launches 410-watt all-black solar module for residential rooftops — North American solar manufacturer Heliene the 108HC M10 SL All Black Series, designed to deliver high-efficiency power output for rooftop…

More: PV Magazine

16

China's electric vehicle exports hit record high in May — Countries looking to cut fossil-fuel imports are leaning on China’s cheap electricity technologies

More: via Bluesky, Electrek

17

The Smarter E trade fair showcases 24/7 renewable energy solutions — The German trade fair was fully booked again this year. Although there are slightly fewer exhibitors than in 2025, average stand sizes have…

More: PV Magazine

18

English hospitals declare critical incidents as equipment fails during heat wave — Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units, as workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering wards Doctors have sounded…

More: Guardian Environment

19

Data center climate litigation cases rising globally, LSE study finds — LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollution The proliferation of datacentres and AI is…

More: Guardian Environment

20

Circular economy gains traction among policymakers and businesses — Policymakers and businesses are turning to the circular economy in a bid to increase self-reliance and reduce environmental impacts The…

More: Climate Home News

1

Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home aggregate 16 GW virtual power plant for data centers — 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, Electrek

2

Global solar module shipments reached 706 GW in 2025 — The annual ITRPV report was published this week, offering a snapshot of the latest technological trends shaping the industry.

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

3

R.Power secures €41.6M financing for 75MWp Romanian solar portfolio — R.Power has secured a €41.6 million (US$47.3 million) project finance facility for four solar projects in Romania with a combined capacity…

More: PV Tech

4

CATL chief: solid-state batteries won't reach commercial scale until 2030 — Robin Zeng Yuqun, the founder and chairman of CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, just poured cold water on the solid-state battery…

More: Electrek

5

North Macedonia prepares to integrate multi-gigawatt solar and storage project pipeline — Professor Dimitar Dimitrov tells pv magazine that while a new permitting regime has temporarily slowed development, a multi-gigawatt…

More: PV Magazine

6

Top Cable launches flexible cable for battery storage installations — Spanish cable manufacturer Top Cable has launched a new product for battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting installation…

More: PV Magazine

7

California files suit over Interior Department's cancellation of offshore wind leases — The lease cancellations “are causing ongoing harm” to California, which has “invested more than $100 million to support the development of…

More: Utility Dive, Electrek, CleanTechnica

8

Pathfinder Clean Energy secures €100 million for 400MW UK solar, 200MW storage project — Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) has secured a €100 million investment to support its deployment of a solar and BESS portfolio in the UK.

More: PV Tech

9

Romania sets record for solar capacity additions again this year — Irene Mihai, Policy Director of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association, tells pv magazine Romania’s solar and storage markets…

More: PV Magazine

10

Texas landowners seek pause in $2B, 765-kV transmission line over notice concerns — The Permian Basin power line request says property owners were not properly notified after route changes. The build-out is tied to growing…

More: Utility Dive

11

NLC India and OREDA sign joint venture to develop 1GW renewable capacity in Odisha — NLC India and OREDA have signed a joint venture agreement to develop 1,000MW of renewable energy capacity in Odisha.

More: PV Tech

12

Ben Jennings on a new idea for ‘carbon capture’ – cartoon — Continue reading...

More: Guardian Environment

13

Battery storage drives growth in Denmark's energy market — In an interview with pv magazine , board members of the Danish Solar Association Johan Christensen and Jacob Engdal explain that interest…

More: PV Magazine

14

New Jersey's Frank Pallone calls for data center moratorium —

More: Heatmap News

15

Massachusetts Senate preserves energy-efficiency funding in new energy legislation — The Massachusetts Senate on Wednesday unveiled its long-awaited energy legislation, a wide-ranging bill that touches on dozens of topics…

More: Canary Media

16

DOE emergency orders to keep coal plants running cost $550 million annually — Some of the generating units have operated during tight grid conditions and may have contributed to reliability. Keeping them running costs…

More: Utility Dive

17

Solar power generation surpasses coal in annual output — Solar passes coal, super El Niño looms, and show your warming stripes Coal built the Industrial Revolution - now wind and solar are beating

More: via Bluesky, Talking Climate

18

UK schools lack climate resilience as heat waves expose infrastructure gaps — Our schools are a dated mix of single glazing, dodgy pipes and atriums like Kew hothouses. They urgently need retrofitting for a changing…

More: Guardian Environment

19

Andy Burnham faces pressure to abandon net zero targets as potential PM candidate — Burnham is coming under pressure from some to ditch net zero targets but this could be highly damaging on many levels UK politics live –…

More: Guardian Environment

20

Green Party leader warns Labour against North Sea drilling expansion — Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North Sea Analysis: ‘Act on…

More: Guardian Environment

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

Sunrun, Tesla, Renew Home combine 16 GW of home batteries for data center power — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

Solar generation surpasses coal for first time in US — Solar passes coal, super El Niño looms, and show your warming stripes Coal built the Industrial Revolution - now wind and solar are beating

China's electric vehicle exports hit record high in May — Countries looking to cut fossil-fuel imports are leaning on China’s cheap electricity technologies

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

California files notice to sue over Interior Department's offshore wind project cancellations — California filed a “notice of intent to sue” over the Department of the Interior’s moves to block wind power projects, two of which were…

House Democrat calls for national moratorium on new data center construction — It was just yesterday that I wrote about the Ratepayer Protection Act , a bill that would transform into law the voluntary pledge big tech…

Base Power deploys home batteries in PJM region to address power capacity shortfall — PJM Interconnection, which serves 67 million people across 13 states from the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest, has become a poster child for…

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

China mandates renewable energy consumption targets to boost solar and wind deployment — Nationwide mandatory consumption obligations in China will underpin long-term growth in solar PV and wind installed capacity.

Study finds grid-forming battery storage stabilizes large 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 advance lithium-nitrogen batteries for energy storage — Researchers from Belgium and China have proposed a roadmap to advance lithium–nitrogen (Li–N₂) batteries, identifying key barriers such as…

Ford launches universal EV platform to compete on affordability 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 energy storage brand in Europe — Building on its GWh-scale expertise in utility-scale energy storage, HiTHIUM has brought its industrial-grade safety standards and system…

Portable power stations gain traction as severe weather outages increase — Power outages caused by severe storms can often last for hours, or days – and extreme heat just compounds the issue, making it harder to…

Toyo Solar raises $50 million for US heterojunction cell manufacturing facility — 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 launches 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…

Utilities shift wildfire strategy toward faster initial response — The next phase of utility wildfire strategy is not just fewer sparks. It is a faster initial response. The post The case for utility…

British Chambers of Commerce chief warns against blocking new North Sea oil fields — British Chamber of Commerce boss Shevaun Haviland says transition to clean energy could be handled better Andy Burnham should be ready to…

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…

Jun 24, 2026 · 11:02 PM PT edition · 20 stories

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

Solar generation surpasses coal for first time in U.S — Solar passes coal, super El Niño looms, and show your warming stripes Coal built the Industrial Revolution - now wind and solar are beating

Dekin University study shows virtual peer-to-peer energy trading lowers costs, increases solar adoption — Deakin University has released findings from a large-scale randomised control trial exploring a new technology that enables households and…

Heliene launches 410W all-black PERC solar module for residential rooftops — North American solar manufacturer Heliene the 108HC M10 SL All Black Series, designed to deliver high-efficiency power output for rooftop…

China's electric vehicle exports reach record high in May — Countries looking to cut fossil-fuel imports are leaning on China’s cheap electricity technologies

The Smarter E trade fair in Germany highlights 24/7 renewable energy systems — The German trade fair was fully booked again this year. Although there are slightly fewer exhibitors than in 2025, average stand sizes have…

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

California files notice of intent to sue over Interior Department's offshore wind cancellations — California filed a “notice of intent to sue” over the Department of the Interior’s moves to block wind power projects, two of which were…

Italy advances agrivoltaics with pilot projects as energy debates shift toward gas and nuclear — Italy is emerging as a hotbed for innovative approaches to agrivoltaics, with many experiments and pilot projects receiving international…

How about Free? Is that affordable enough for you? — The latest on energy, climate and affordability

Samduo enters AC-coupled residential storage market ahead of Dutch net metering changes — Another entrant into the AC-coupled plug-in home storage field, targeting homes in the Netherlands that must adjust to net metering ending…

House Democrat calls for national data center moratorium amid grid cost concerns — It was just yesterday that I wrote about the Ratepayer Protection Act , a bill that would transform into law the voluntary pledge big tech…

Base Power installs large home batteries across PJM region to address capacity shortages — PJM Interconnection, which serves 67 million people across 13 states from the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest, has become a poster child for…

Three U.S. solar makers 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…

Young Cornish people turn to van living as housing costs rise — With tourists buying up property and landlords opting for lucrative Airbnb rentals, young Cornish people are turning to old campervans to…

El Niño drought and frost trigger severe food shortages in Papua New Guinea — Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide Families…

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

Study: grid-forming battery storage can stabilize solar-heavy power grids — 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 roadmap to advance lithium-nitrogen batteries for energy storage — Researchers from Belgium and China have proposed a roadmap to advance lithium–nitrogen (Li–N₂) batteries, identifying key barriers such as…

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

Jun 25, 2026 · 5:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home aggregate 16 GW of home energy resources as virtual power plant — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

North Macedonia prepares for gigawatt-scale solar and storage project pipeline — Professor Dimitar Dimitrov tells pv magazine that while a new permitting regime has temporarily slowed development, a multi-gigawatt…

Top Cable launches flexible cable product for battery storage systems — Spanish cable manufacturer Top Cable has launched a new product for battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting installation…

Battery storage interest surges across Denmark's energy market — In an interview with pv magazine , board members of the Danish Solar Association Johan Christensen and Jacob Engdal explain that interest…

New Jersey Democrat calls for data center moratorium amid energy concerns —

Solar generation surpasses coal in US electricity mix — Solar passes coal, super El Niño looms, and show your warming stripes Coal built the Industrial Revolution - now wind and solar are beating

Solar and storage adoption accelerates in Ukraine as community prosumers emerge — In an interview with pv magazine , Lena Sukholdolska, Head of Communications at Atmosfera, said demand for solar, energy storage and energy…

Africa's commercial and industrial solar demand accelerates, diversifying continent's market — In an interview with pv magazine, Africa Solar Industry Association Director of Operations, Benjamin Clarke, shared the latest on new…

Global solar module shipments reached 706 GW in 2025, slightly above 2024 levels — Global shipments of photovoltaic modules slightly exceeded the previous year’s level in 2025. The latest edition of the International…

Sunwoda Energy launches SunESS H Series battery storage platform, expands European partnerships — At Intersolar and ees Europe 2026, Sunwoda Energy launched its upgraded SunESS H Series under the theme “One Core, All Scenes” and signed…

Data center demand complicates mid-Atlantic transmission line expansion — Latitude Media’s Maeve Allsup unpacks the case of a mid-Atlantic line stuck in limbo. The post How data centers are complicating…

EU restricts funding for solar projects using Chinese-made inverters over cybersecurity concerns — The European Commission (EC) is restricting European Union funding to solar projects using Chinese-made inverters, due to the perceived…

UK electric vehicle sales surpass petrol cars for first time — For the first time in the UK, more new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold... The post Analysis: UK sales of electric vehicles just…

Dekin University study finds household energy trading lowers electricity costs — Deakin University has released findings from a large-scale randomised control trial exploring a new technology that enables households and…

Heliene launches 410-watt all-black solar module for residential rooftops — North American solar manufacturer Heliene the 108HC M10 SL All Black Series, designed to deliver high-efficiency power output for rooftop…

China's electric vehicle exports hit record high in May — Countries looking to cut fossil-fuel imports are leaning on China’s cheap electricity technologies

The Smarter E trade fair showcases 24/7 renewable energy solutions — The German trade fair was fully booked again this year. Although there are slightly fewer exhibitors than in 2025, average stand sizes have…

English hospitals declare critical incidents as equipment fails during heat wave — Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units, as workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering wards Doctors have sounded…

Data center climate litigation cases rising globally, LSE study finds — LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollution The proliferation of datacentres and AI is…

Circular economy gains traction among policymakers and businesses — Policymakers and businesses are turning to the circular economy in a bid to increase self-reliance and reduce environmental impacts The…

Jun 25, 2026 · 11:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home aggregate 16 GW virtual power plant for data centers — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

Global solar module shipments reached 706 GW in 2025 — The annual ITRPV report was published this week, offering a snapshot of the latest technological trends shaping the industry.

R.Power secures €41.6M financing for 75MWp Romanian solar portfolio — R.Power has secured a €41.6 million (US$47.3 million) project finance facility for four solar projects in Romania with a combined capacity…

CATL chief: solid-state batteries won't reach commercial scale until 2030 — Robin Zeng Yuqun, the founder and chairman of CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, just poured cold water on the solid-state battery…

North Macedonia prepares to integrate multi-gigawatt solar and storage project pipeline — Professor Dimitar Dimitrov tells pv magazine that while a new permitting regime has temporarily slowed development, a multi-gigawatt…

Top Cable launches flexible cable for battery storage installations — Spanish cable manufacturer Top Cable has launched a new product for battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting installation…

California files suit over Interior Department's cancellation of offshore wind leases — The lease cancellations “are causing ongoing harm” to California, which has “invested more than $100 million to support the development of…

Pathfinder Clean Energy secures €100 million for 400MW UK solar, 200MW storage project — Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) has secured a €100 million investment to support its deployment of a solar and BESS portfolio in the UK.

Romania sets record for solar capacity additions again this year — Irene Mihai, Policy Director of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association, tells pv magazine Romania’s solar and storage markets…

Texas landowners seek pause in $2B, 765-kV transmission line over notice concerns — The Permian Basin power line request says property owners were not properly notified after route changes. The build-out is tied to growing…

NLC India and OREDA sign joint venture to develop 1GW renewable capacity in Odisha — NLC India and OREDA have signed a joint venture agreement to develop 1,000MW of renewable energy capacity in Odisha.

Ben Jennings on a new idea for ‘carbon capture’ – cartoon — Continue reading...

Battery storage drives growth in Denmark's energy market — In an interview with pv magazine , board members of the Danish Solar Association Johan Christensen and Jacob Engdal explain that interest…

New Jersey's Frank Pallone calls for data center moratorium —

Massachusetts Senate preserves energy-efficiency funding in new energy legislation — The Massachusetts Senate on Wednesday unveiled its long-awaited energy legislation, a wide-ranging bill that touches on dozens of topics…

DOE emergency orders to keep coal plants running cost $550 million annually — Some of the generating units have operated during tight grid conditions and may have contributed to reliability. Keeping them running costs…