Stepchange News — 2026-06-26

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Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home combine 16 GW of home energy 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

Global solar module shipments reached 706 GW in 2025, slightly above prior year — 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

Supreme Court blocks thousands of lawsuits against Monsanto over Roundup warning labels — The case, Monsanto v Durnell, specifically dealt with claims that the company failed to warn users of product risks US politics live –…

More: Guardian Environment, Inside Climate News

4

Inertia Fusion seeks Apple, Waymo veterans to build supply chain for power plant — Inertia is recruiting Apple and Waymo veterans to build the supply chain it needs to bring its 2022 fusion breakthrough to market. The post…

More: Latitude Media

5

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

6

CATL chief says solid-state batteries won't reach commercial viability 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

7

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

More: PV Magazine

8

Top Cable launches flexible cable 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

9

California files lawsuit over Trump administration's offshore wind project cancellations — 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

10

Pathfinder secures €100 million for 400MW UK solar and 200MW storage projects — 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

11

Romania Set for Record Solar Year as Installations Accelerate — Irene Mihai, Policy Director of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association, tells pv magazine Romania’s solar and storage markets…

More: PV Magazine

12

Texas landowners seek pause on $2B Permian Basin 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

13

NLC India, OREDA form joint venture to develop 1GW of renewables 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

14

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

More: Guardian Environment

15

Battery storage drives growth in Denmark's renewable 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

16

Subaru starts 2027 Uncharted EV pricing at $35,000 with over 300 miles of range — The Uncharted is now Subaru’s most popular and most affordable EV in the US. Subaru announced that prices for the 2027 Uncharted EV will…

More: Electrek

17

France records hottest day on record, with temperature reaching nearly 111 degrees —

More: Heatmap News

18

Massachusetts Senate preserves energy-efficiency funding in new 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

19

Alabama seeks federal permit to fill wetlands for Birmingham Northern Beltline highway project — Alabama officials are seeking federal permission to fill a stretch of wetlands and streams to move forward on the Birmingham Northern…

More: Inside Climate News

20

UK schools lack cooling infrastructure as heat waves intensify, study finds — 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

1

MIT researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours after sunset — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

More: PV Magazine

2

Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home aggregate 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

3

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

More: PV Tech, PV Magazine

4

U.S. Customs imposes up to 271% tariffs on Waaree solar imports over evasion of anti-dumping orders — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will require cash deposits for anti-dumping tariffs of up to 271.28% on certain solar modules…

More: PV Magazine

5

Solar industry faces widening skills shortage as demand for workers outpaces training — Solar plays an outsized role in skills and employment, as the largest growing employer in the energy sector worldwide. pv magazine looks at…

More: PV Magazine

6

Extreme heat disrupts European workplaces and economic output — High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth Monique Mosley is used to sweltering…

More: Guardian Environment

7

Supreme Court blocks thousands of Roundup lawsuits over warning label claims — The case, Monsanto v Durnell, specifically dealt with claims that the company failed to warn users of product risks US politics live –…

More: Guardian Environment, Inside Climate News

8

Inertia Fusion hires Apple and Waymo veterans to commercialize fusion technology — Inertia is recruiting Apple and Waymo veterans to build the supply chain it needs to bring its 2022 fusion breakthrough to market. The post…

More: Latitude Media

9

Paris expands district cooling network using chilled Seine River water to reduce air-conditioning demand — City plans to triple system of underground pipes that distribute chilled river water, reducing need for individual cooling units As…

More: Guardian Environment

10

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

11

CATL chief says solid-state batteries won't reach commercial viability 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

12

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

More: PV Magazine

13

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

More: PV Magazine

14

California sues Trump administration over offshore wind project cancellations — 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

15

Pathfinder secures €100M to finance 600MW solar and storage portfolio in UK — 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

16

Romania's solar capacity on track to set another annual record — Irene Mihai, Policy Director of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association, tells pv magazine Romania’s solar and storage markets…

More: PV Magazine

17

French court orders TotalEnergies to revise climate plan within six months — Oil and gas giant TotalEnergies has been given six months by a court to publish a more robust climate plan The post French court rules…

More: Climate Home News

18

Texas landowners seek pause in $2B 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

19

NLC India, OREDA form joint venture to develop 1GW renewable energy 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

20

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

More: Guardian Environment

1

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol scope 2 uncertainty delays deals — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

More: PV Magazine

2

NextPower expands into inverters and battery storage through acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

More: PV Magazine

3

Argentina battery storage auction draws bids from 232 proposals competing for 700 MW — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

More: PV Magazine

4

Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home aggregate 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, CleanTechnica

5

Battery adoption reaches 80% of new solar installations in Italy — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

More: PV Magazine

6

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

More: PV Magazine

7

EU plans fourth hydrogen auction before end of 2026 — Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being…

More: PV Magazine

8

Longi demonstrates portable containerized solar power station with €0.041-0.045/kWh cost — Longi's containerized Block PV station integrates modules, structure and GoodWe GT Series inverters into a rapidly deployable off-grid…

More: PV Magazine

9

Solar irradiance surges across coastal East Asia in May amid high-pressure system — In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that clear skies driven by a persistent high-pressure system…

More: PV Magazine

10

Astronergy launches ASTRO N7s 3.0 residential solar module at Intersolar Europe — Chinese solar manufacturer Astronergy has launched ASTRO N7s 3.0, its latest residential solar module, at Intersolar Europe 2026.

More: PV Tech

11

Polysilicon prices decline in China as solar supply chain weakness persists — Polysilicon prices continued to edge lower in China this week, while wafer prices remained unchanged, reflecting ongoing weakness in the…

More: PV Magazine

12

Agrivoltaics emerges as distinct market segment as solar industry expands farming partnerships — pv magazine has spoken with Jochen Hauff, Senior Advisor for agrivoltaics to the Global Solar Council at the Smarter E trade show. He says…

More: PV Magazine

13

California anti-plastics law faces lawsuit from 17 states as it takes effect — Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timid A groundbreaking…

More: Guardian Environment

14

Women in Solar+ Europe highlights gender disparities in renewable energy leadership — This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) shares key insights from its flagship breakfast workshop at Intersolar Europe 2026, where…

More: PV Magazine

15

Ofgem approves first British hydropower projects in 40 years as part of storage expansion — Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plans Business live –…

More: Guardian Environment

16

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

17

U.S. Customs orders cash deposits on Waaree solar imports over alleged tariff evasion — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will require cash deposits for anti-dumping tariffs of up to 271.28% on certain solar modules…

More: PV Magazine

18

Supreme Court blocks thousands of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims in 7-2 decision — The case, Monsanto v Durnell, specifically dealt with claims that the company failed to warn users of product risks US politics live –…

More: Guardian Environment, Inside Climate News

19

Book explores Albuquerque's relationship with the Rio Grande and urban development — In “Ribbons of Green: The Rio Grande and the Making of Modern Albuquerque,” John Fleck and Robert P. Berrens explore Albuquerque’s…

More: Inside Climate News

20

Extreme heat forces changes to sports schedules and athlete training practices — Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us suffer on the sofa or in the stands Nothing…

More: Guardian Environment

1

Study ranks states by EV buyer incentives and charging infrastructure — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half. The end of federal tax credits for electric…

More: Canary Media

2

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol accounting changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

More: PV Magazine

3

NextPower expands clean energy portfolio through inverter and storage acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

More: PV Magazine

4

Europe's solar industry convenes at Intersolar 2026 amid economic concerns — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week. Under the unforgiving June…

More: PV Tech

5

Argentina's battery storage auction receives 232 bids for 700 MW capacity at $7,397/MW-month floor — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

More: PV Magazine

6

GM's new EV platform to debut in next-generation Chevy Equinox in 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

More: Electrek

7

Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home aggregate 16 GW of home energy capacity 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, CleanTechnica

8

Britain's grid operator requests extra power generation Friday as heatwave strains supplies — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

More: Guardian Environment

9

Italy's residential solar systems now bundled with batteries in 80% of new installations — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

More: PV Magazine

10

Nextpower eyes inverter market after completing Zimmermann acquisition — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

More: PV Tech

11

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing 1.5 to 2 kWh for post-sunset hot water — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

More: PV Magazine

12

Waaree Renewable Technologies acquires 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for $129 million — Waaree Renewable Technologies has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR12.25 billion (US$129 million).

More: PV Tech

13

EU plans fourth hydrogen auction before end of 2026 — Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being…

More: PV Magazine

14

Longi launches containerized solar station targeting off-grid markets in Europe — Longi's containerized Block PV station integrates modules, structure and GoodWe GT Series inverters into a rapidly deployable off-grid…

More: PV Magazine

15

East Asia records above-average solar irradiance in May as high-pressure system builds — In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that clear skies driven by a persistent high-pressure system…

More: PV Magazine

16

Commonwealth Fusion Systems advances commercial fusion timeline — Commonwealth Fusion Systems is pushing ahead on commercialization. We interrogate the timeline. The post Is commercial fusion finally near?…

More: Latitude Media

17

Astronergy launches ASTRO N7s 3.0 residential solar module at Intersolar Europe 2026 — Chinese solar manufacturer Astronergy has launched ASTRO N7s 3.0, its latest residential solar module, at Intersolar Europe 2026.

More: PV Tech

18

French court orders TotalEnergies to revise climate plan to include scope 3 emissions — A French court on Thursday ruled that the oil major TotalEnergies must take responsibility for the full scope of greenhouse gas emissions…

More: Inside Climate News, Climate Home News

19

Judge declares mistrial in arson case against man accused in Palisades Fire — Jurors in California deliberated for over 13 hours, before announcing that they were deadlocked A federal judge declared a mistrial in the…

More: Guardian Environment

20

UK records highest June temperatures as heat wave breaks records — Continue reading...

More: Guardian Environment

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

Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home combine 16 GW of home energy 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.

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

Supreme Court blocks thousands of lawsuits against Monsanto over Roundup warning labels — The case, Monsanto v Durnell, specifically dealt with claims that the company failed to warn users of product risks US politics live –…

Inertia Fusion seeks Apple, Waymo veterans to build supply chain for power plant — Inertia is recruiting Apple and Waymo veterans to build the supply chain it needs to bring its 2022 fusion breakthrough to market. The post…

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 says solid-state batteries won't reach commercial viability 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 targets gigawatt-scale solar and storage pipeline as permitting rules ease — 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 systems — Spanish cable manufacturer Top Cable has launched a new product for battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting installation…

California files lawsuit over Trump administration's offshore wind project cancellations — The lease cancellations “are causing ongoing harm” to California, which has “invested more than $100 million to support the development of…

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

Romania Set for Record Solar Year as Installations Accelerate — Irene Mihai, Policy Director of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association, tells pv magazine Romania’s solar and storage markets…

Texas landowners seek pause on $2B Permian Basin 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, OREDA form joint venture to develop 1GW of renewables 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 renewable energy market — In an interview with pv magazine , board members of the Danish Solar Association Johan Christensen and Jacob Engdal explain that interest…

Subaru starts 2027 Uncharted EV pricing at $35,000 with over 300 miles of range — The Uncharted is now Subaru’s most popular and most affordable EV in the US. Subaru announced that prices for the 2027 Uncharted EV will…

France records hottest day on record, with temperature reaching nearly 111 degrees —

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

Alabama seeks federal permit to fill wetlands for Birmingham Northern Beltline highway project — Alabama officials are seeking federal permission to fill a stretch of wetlands and streams to move forward on the Birmingham Northern…

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

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

MIT researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours after sunset — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home aggregate 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.

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

U.S. Customs imposes up to 271% tariffs on Waaree solar imports over evasion of anti-dumping orders — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will require cash deposits for anti-dumping tariffs of up to 271.28% on certain solar modules…

Solar industry faces widening skills shortage as demand for workers outpaces training — Solar plays an outsized role in skills and employment, as the largest growing employer in the energy sector worldwide. pv magazine looks at…

Extreme heat disrupts European workplaces and economic output — High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth Monique Mosley is used to sweltering…

Supreme Court blocks thousands of Roundup lawsuits over warning label claims — The case, Monsanto v Durnell, specifically dealt with claims that the company failed to warn users of product risks US politics live –…

Inertia Fusion hires Apple and Waymo veterans to commercialize fusion technology — Inertia is recruiting Apple and Waymo veterans to build the supply chain it needs to bring its 2022 fusion breakthrough to market. The post…

Paris expands district cooling network using chilled Seine River water to reduce air-conditioning demand — City plans to triple system of underground pipes that distribute chilled river water, reducing need for individual cooling units As…

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 says solid-state batteries won't reach commercial viability 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 plans to integrate multi-gigawatt solar and storage 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 energy storage systems — Spanish cable manufacturer Top Cable has launched a new product for battery energy storage systems (BESS), targeting installation…

California sues Trump administration over offshore wind project cancellations — The lease cancellations “are causing ongoing harm” to California, which has “invested more than $100 million to support the development of…

Pathfinder secures €100M to finance 600MW solar and storage portfolio in UK — Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) has secured a €100 million investment to support its deployment of a solar and BESS portfolio in the UK.

Romania's solar capacity on track to set another annual record — Irene Mihai, Policy Director of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association, tells pv magazine Romania’s solar and storage markets…

French court orders TotalEnergies to revise climate plan within six months — Oil and gas giant TotalEnergies has been given six months by a court to publish a more robust climate plan The post French court rules…

Texas landowners seek pause in $2B 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, OREDA form joint venture to develop 1GW renewable energy 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...

Jun 26, 2026 · 5:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol scope 2 uncertainty delays deals — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

NextPower expands into inverters and battery storage through acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

Argentina battery storage auction draws bids from 232 proposals competing for 700 MW — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home aggregate 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.

Battery adoption reaches 80% of new solar installations in Italy — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

EU plans fourth hydrogen auction before end of 2026 — Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being…

Longi demonstrates portable containerized solar power station with €0.041-0.045/kWh cost — Longi's containerized Block PV station integrates modules, structure and GoodWe GT Series inverters into a rapidly deployable off-grid…

Solar irradiance surges across coastal East Asia in May amid high-pressure system — In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that clear skies driven by a persistent high-pressure system…

Astronergy launches ASTRO N7s 3.0 residential solar module at Intersolar Europe — Chinese solar manufacturer Astronergy has launched ASTRO N7s 3.0, its latest residential solar module, at Intersolar Europe 2026.

Polysilicon prices decline in China as solar supply chain weakness persists — Polysilicon prices continued to edge lower in China this week, while wafer prices remained unchanged, reflecting ongoing weakness in the…

Agrivoltaics emerges as distinct market segment as solar industry expands farming partnerships — pv magazine has spoken with Jochen Hauff, Senior Advisor for agrivoltaics to the Global Solar Council at the Smarter E trade show. He says…

California anti-plastics law faces lawsuit from 17 states as it takes effect — Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timid A groundbreaking…

Women in Solar+ Europe highlights gender disparities in renewable energy leadership — This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) shares key insights from its flagship breakfast workshop at Intersolar Europe 2026, where…

Ofgem approves first British hydropower projects in 40 years as part of storage expansion — Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plans Business live –…

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.

U.S. Customs orders cash deposits on Waaree solar imports over alleged tariff evasion — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will require cash deposits for anti-dumping tariffs of up to 271.28% on certain solar modules…

Supreme Court blocks thousands of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims in 7-2 decision — The case, Monsanto v Durnell, specifically dealt with claims that the company failed to warn users of product risks US politics live –…

Book explores Albuquerque's relationship with the Rio Grande and urban development — In “Ribbons of Green: The Rio Grande and the Making of Modern Albuquerque,” John Fleck and Robert P. Berrens explore Albuquerque’s…

Extreme heat forces changes to sports schedules and athlete training practices — Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us suffer on the sofa or in the stands Nothing…

Jun 26, 2026 · 11:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Study ranks states by EV buyer incentives and charging infrastructure — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half. The end of federal tax credits for electric…

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol accounting changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

NextPower expands clean energy portfolio through inverter and storage acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

Europe's solar industry convenes at Intersolar 2026 amid economic concerns — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week. Under the unforgiving June…

Argentina's battery storage auction receives 232 bids for 700 MW capacity at $7,397/MW-month floor — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

GM's new EV platform to debut in next-generation Chevy Equinox in 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

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

Britain's grid operator requests extra power generation Friday as heatwave strains supplies — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

Italy's residential solar systems now bundled with batteries in 80% of new installations — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

Nextpower eyes inverter market after completing Zimmermann acquisition — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing 1.5 to 2 kWh for post-sunset hot water — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

Waaree Renewable Technologies acquires 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for $129 million — Waaree Renewable Technologies has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR12.25 billion (US$129 million).

EU plans fourth hydrogen auction before end of 2026 — Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being…

Longi launches containerized solar station targeting off-grid markets in Europe — Longi's containerized Block PV station integrates modules, structure and GoodWe GT Series inverters into a rapidly deployable off-grid…

East Asia records above-average solar irradiance in May as high-pressure system builds — In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that clear skies driven by a persistent high-pressure system…

Commonwealth Fusion Systems advances commercial fusion timeline — Commonwealth Fusion Systems is pushing ahead on commercialization. We interrogate the timeline. The post Is commercial fusion finally near?…