Utility Dive

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: Latitude Media, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Electrek

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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: Talking Climate

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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: Electrek

Utility Dive

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.

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

Electrek

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: CleanTechnica

Heatmap News

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…

Canary Media

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…

PV Tech

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…

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PV Tech

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.

PV Magazine

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.

PV Magazine

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…

Electrek

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?

PV Magazine

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…

Electrek

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…

PV Tech

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.

Utility Dive

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…

PV Magazine

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…

Latitude Media

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.

Guardian Environment

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…

Guardian Environment

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…

Utility Dive

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: Latitude Media, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Electrek

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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: Talking Climate

PV Magazine

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…

PV Magazine

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…

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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: Electrek

PV Magazine

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…

Utility Dive

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.

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

Electrek

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: CleanTechnica

PV Magazine

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…

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

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PV Magazine

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…

Heatmap News

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…

Canary Media

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…

PV Tech

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 Magazine

Guardian Environment

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…

Guardian Environment

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…

PV Tech

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.

PV Magazine

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.

PV Magazine

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…

Electrek

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?

Utility Dive

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: Latitude Media, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Electrek

PV Magazine

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…

PV Magazine

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…

PV Magazine

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…

Heatmap News

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

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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: Talking Climate

PV Magazine

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…

PV Magazine

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…

PV Magazine

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.

PV Magazine

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…

Latitude Media

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.

PV Magazine

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…

Carbon Brief

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…

PV Magazine

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…

PV Magazine

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…

via Bluesky

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: Electrek

PV Magazine

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…

Guardian Environment

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…

Guardian Environment

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…

Climate Home News

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…

Utility Dive

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: Latitude Media, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Electrek

PV Tech

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.

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PV Tech

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…

Electrek

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…

PV Magazine

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…

PV Magazine

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…

Utility Dive

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: Electrek, CleanTechnica

PV Tech

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.

PV Magazine

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…

Utility Dive

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.

PV Tech

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.

Guardian Environment

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

PV Magazine

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…

Heatmap News

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

Canary Media

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…

Utility Dive

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.

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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: Talking Climate

Guardian Environment

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.

Guardian Environment

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 –…

Guardian Environment

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…